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ACCT 211 - Accounting Concepts I (3)
Introduction to the preparation and use of financial statements for business entities, focusing on the uses and limitations of accounting information for external reporting, and emphasizing accounting as a provider of financial information. Prereq/Co-req: DATA 201 , MATH 150 , or any college-level math course. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer I.
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ACCT 212 - Accounting Concepts II (3)
Examination of accounting as an information provider with emphasis on the use of information for managerial decision-making. Includes an introduction to cost behavior, budgeting, responsibility accounting cost control, and product costing. Prereq: ACCT 211 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 2.
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ACCT 310 - Income Tax I (3)
Study of concepts of taxation applied in a client-oriented setting with a planning emphasis. Includes income, exclusions, deductions, credits, tax research, and policy. Prereq: ACCT 212 . Offered: Spring.
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ACCT 311 - Financial Accounting and Reporting I (3)
Study of financial accounting and reporting practices. Particular emphasis on theoretical foundations, concepts, and principles underlying financial statements with emphasis on assets and current liabilities. Prereq: ACCT 211 . Offered: Fall.
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ACCT 312 - Financial Accounting and Reporting II (3)
Study of concepts and principles underlying financial statements with emphasis on long-term liabilities and stockholders’ equity. Prereq: ACCT 311 . Offered: Spring.
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ACCT 313 - Cost Accounting (3)
Study of the concepts, analyses, and techniques needed to effectively use accounting data for management planning and control decisions. Topics include product costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost estimation, responsibility accounting, differential analysis, and cost allocation. Prereq: ACCT 212 . Offered: Fall.
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ACCT 410 - Income Tax II (3)
Study of tax aspects of operating a corporation, partnership, estate, trust, or limited- liability entity. Client service-oriented course that includes review of exempt organizations, international organizations, international and multi-state topics, and development of tax planning and communication skills. Prereq: ACCT 310 . Offered: Fall.
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ACCT 415 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3)
Introduction to governmental and non-profit accounting and auditing, including accounting methods used at hospitals, universities, and other not-for-profit entities. Prereq: ACCT 212 . Offered: Spring.
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ACCT 420 - Auditing I (3)
Introduction to the independent-auditing process. Includes review of accepted and commonly used auditing standards and procedures, with emphasis on the professional, ethical, and legal obligations of auditors. Prereq: ACCT 312 . Prereq/Co-req: ACCT 470 . Offered: Fall.
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ACCT 470 - Accounting Information Systems (3)
Study of how accounting information is recorded, summarized, and reported in both manual and computerized systems. Emphasis on internal control features necessary to produce accurate and reliable accounting data. Includes description of methods used to develop accounting systems and auditor involvement in the process. Prereqs: ACCT 212 and DATA 301 . Offered: Fall.
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ACCT 496 - Accounting Internship (2-3)
Academic credit may be awarded for students who complete accounting internships with local firms or businesses. Students should see the director of the accounting program for eligibility parameters. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: Permission from the department chair of accounting and management information systems.
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AERO 101 - The Air Force Today I (1)
A course covering topics relating to the Air Force and national defense, as well as purpose, structure, and career opportunities in United States Air Force. Written communications. Students should also take AERO 101 LLab. Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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AERO 102 - The Air Force Today II (1)
Interpersonal communications, effective listening techniques, and verbal and nonverbal communications. Practical exercises and group projects demonstrate barriers to effective communication and techniques to overcome barriers. Development and presentation of strategy, technique, and delivery of effective oral presentations. Students should also take AERO 102 LLab. Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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AERO 201 - Development of Air Power I (1)
Historical survey of technological innovation in warfare. Focus on the emergence of air power and its significance in war and national security policy implementation. Advanced practical application of written communications skills. Students should also take AERO 201 LLab. Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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AERO 202 - Development of Air Power II (1)
Leadership and followership traits in context of modern military force. Ethical standards of military officers and Air Force core values. Total quality management. Advanced application of oral communication skills. Organization, research, delivery, and audience analysis for briefings and presentations. Group communications. Students should also take AERO 202 LLab. Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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AERO 300 - Field Training (2)
Officership training and evaluation course to select potential candidates for POC. Rigorous physical training. This course is offered at Maxwell AFB, AL. Prereq: Permission of professor of aerospace studies. Offered: Summer only.
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AERO 301 - Air Force Leadership and Management I (3)
Selected concepts, principles, and theories of Air Force leadership and management. Individual leadership skills and personal strengths and weaknesses as applied to an Air Force environment. Students should also take AERO 301 LLab. Prereq: Completion of Field Training. Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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AERO 302 - Air Force Leadership and Management II (3)
Selected Air Force officer’s duties and responsibilities as a subordinate leader. Responsibility and authority of an Air Force Officer. Application of listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style. Air Force officer’s responsibilities in personnel counseling and feedback process. Students should also take AERO 302 LLab. Prereqs: Completion of Field Training and AERO 301 . Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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AERO 401 - National Security Policy I (3)
Basic elements of national security policy and process. Roles and missions of air power in implementing national security policy. Students should also take AERO 401 LLab. Prereqs: Completion of Field Training and AERO 301 and AERO 302 . Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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AERO 402 - National Security Policy II (3)
Contemporary roles for the military in society and current issues affecting the military profession. Comparative analysis of civil and military justice systems. Students should also take AERO 402 LLab. Prereqs: Completion of Field Training and AERO 301 , AERO 302 , AERO 401 . Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
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ART 101 - Two-Dimensional Design (3)
Study of the elements of design through introduction to art materials and processes with art principles as a basis. Emphasis placed on a series of problem-solving projects and experimental 2-D studio work, primarily in black and white. Offered: Fall.
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ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design (3)
Study of the elements of design transitioning from 2-D to 3-D. Emphasis placed on a series of problem-solving projects dealing with both 2-D and 3-D concepts that explore design elements and principles in black and white and color. Should be taken with ART 230 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 110 - Digital Foundations (3)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of digital media in the visual arts. Laptop and Creative Cloud software required. Prereq: ART 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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ART 120 - Beginning Drawing (3)
Introduction to a variety of traditional drawing materials and techniques with emphasis on shape, line, perspective, value, and objective rendering. Offered: Fall. (Formerly ART 221)
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ART 206 - School Art (2)
Study of the materials used in elementary school art and the essentials of a qualitative art program.
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ART 209 - Beginning Photography (3)
Study of digital photography with an artistic approach to digital images, the studio environment, and post-production software. Includes research into historical and contemporary photography. Digital SLR (DSLR) camera with manual mode and editing software is required. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly ART 359)
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ART 222 - Intermediate Drawing (3)
Further exploration of drawing materials and techniques, with emphasis on rendering value, texture, advanced perspective, color, and personal expression. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 and ART 120 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 230 - Beginning Painting (3)
Introduction to traditional painting materials and techniques with an emphasis on oil paint and acrylic media, objective subject matter, composition development, and color mixing and theory. Prereqs: ART 101 and ART 120 . (Formerly ART 231)
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ART 232 - Intermediate Painting (3)
Study of water-based materials and techniques with an emphasis on traditional, experimental, and expressive approaches, composition development, and color. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 120 and ART 230 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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ART 240 - Ceramics (3)
Study of various forming methods and cycles of ceramic production for the creation of pottery and other clay applications. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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ART 250 - Graphic Production (3)
Introduction to production theory and application which serve as the basis for all future design skills. Development of skills and creative processes necessary for mass production of print materials, incorporating traditional hand production (for theoretical insight) as well as the use of various imaging and page layout software. Prereq: ART 102 . Offered: Fall, in conjunction with ART 251 .
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ART 251 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
Application of design principles through computer software and media. Introduction to hardware and system interface as well as to foundation software for page layout, vector-based imaging, and bitmap imaging. Prereq: ART 102 . Offered: Fall, in conjunction with ART 250 .
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ART 258 - Typography (3)
Exploration of techniques, tools, methods of typographic expression, and symbols and communicative skills of the printed letter or word, with emphasis on design and type. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 251 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 260 - Beginning Printmaking (3)
Introduction to printmaking materials and techniques with emphasis on monotypes, relief, and dry-point processes. Prereqs: ART 101 and ART 120 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 261 - Letterpress Printmaking (3)
Use of the letterpress printmaking process to create projects with graphic design content. Historic overview of letterpress printmaking from 1450 to the present. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 251 . Offered: Jan Term.
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ART 270 - Beginning Sculpture (3)
Introduction to traditional and non-traditional sculpture materials and techniques with an emphasis on additive, subtractive, and assemblage construction methods. Prereqs: ART 102 and ART 120 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 271 - Intermediate Sculpture (3)
This course builds upon the sculptural basics taught in both 3D Design (ART 102 ) and Beginning Sculpture (ART 270 ). In Intermediate Sculpture, students will be introduced to new techniques and interdisciplinary methods of working in three dimensions, including installation and site-specificity. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed upon developing conceptual motivations for the work, including careful examinations of site and audience. Contemporary and historical artists and themes will be referenced throughout the course. Prereqs: ART 102 and ART 270 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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ART 309 - Darkroom Film Photography (3)
Introduction to darkroom film photography as a medium of expression. Includes the history of photography, working knowledge of 35mm cameras, and basic darkroom printing techniques in black and white. The course approaches photography as an art form and not merely as a technical means to preserve images. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly ART 210)
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ART 323 - Figure Drawing (3)
Advanced exploration of drawing materials and techniques with emphasis on the human figure as subject. Includes research into contemporary and historical precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 and ART 120 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 333 - Figure Painting (3)
Advanced exploration of painting materials and techniques with emphasis on the human figure. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , ART 230 , and ART 323 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 334 - Advanced Painting (3)
Advanced exploration of painting materials and techniques with special emphasis on the development of self-directed work in painting through practice and criticism as the student explores personal style and expression. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , and ART 230 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 340 - Advanced Ceramics (3)
Continued study and use of the basics learned in Ceramics, with emphasis placed on wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. Prereq: ART 240 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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ART 351 - Beginning UI/UX Design (3)
Introduction to user interface and user experience design principles and software. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 251 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 352 - History & Application of Graphic Design (3)
Study and application of design from its origins to contemporary design. Includes portfolio design projects with consideration of specific periods, styles, and subjects. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 251 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 353 - Graphic Design: Advertising (3)
Introduction to marketing and advertising strategy and practice, and application of that strategy through visual design. Includes corporate identity development and collateral materials, print and television advertising, direct mail, and advertising/ marketing planning. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 251 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 354 - Graphic Design: Publication (3)
In-depth study of page layout, grid system, and design sequence through development of a publication. Includes corporate identity development and direct mail. Emphasis placed on development of a cohesive design which can embrace diversity of content while presenting continuity of form. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 251 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 356 - Illustration (3)
Introduction to editorial and advertising illustration, primarily through traditional methods and media. Examination of creative process, design principles, and the discipline of illustration as a profession. Prereqs: ART 102 and ART 230 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 358 - Photodesign (3)
Study and practice of photography as a vital part of graphic design. Photography-driven projects explore both location and studio techniques through digital imaging. Access to a digital camera capable of manual override is required. Limited access to a camera may be provided by the art department. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 251 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 360 - Advanced Printmaking (3)
Advanced exploration of printmaking materials and techniques with emphasis on screen-printing, woodblock relief printing, experimental, expressive, and portable processes. Includes research into contemporary and historical precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , and ART 260 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 370 - Advanced Sculpture (3)
This course builds upon the sculptural basics taught in both Beginning and Intermediate Sculpture (ART 270 and ART 271 ). In Advanced Sculpture, students will further develop technical skills and interdisciplinary methods of working in three dimensions, including installation and site-specificity. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed upon developing conceptual motivations for the work, including careful examinations of site and audience. Contemporary and historical artists and themes will be referenced throughout the course. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereqs: ART 102 , ART 270 , and ART 271 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 380 - History of Fashion and Costume (3)
Study of historical clothing as dress and stage costuming, from primitive apparel to present fashion. Cross-listed with THEA 380 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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ART 381 - Ancient and Medieval Art (4)
Study of art, architecture, graphics, and interior design from prehistory to the Gothic Age, including their place in cultural, social, political, economic, and religious settings. Offered: On rotation.
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ART 382 - Renaissance and Baroque Art (4)
Study of art, architecture, graphics, and interior design from late Gothic to Neoclassicism and Romanticism including their place in cultural, social, political, economic, and religious settings. Offered: On rotation.
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ART 383 - Modern and Contemporary Art (4)
Study of art, architecture, graphics, and interior design from Realism to the present time, including their place in cultural, economic, social, political, and religious settings. Offered: On rotation.
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ART 384 - Contemporary Theory & Practice (3-4)
Through study of works by some of the most important artists, theorists, and critics of the 20th and 21st centuries, this course provides students with the context and insights needed to investigate the ideas and ideologies underlying contemporary artmaking and discourse. The aim is to provide a background in the traditions of thought that inform much of recent artmaking. An awareness and understanding of these traditions will help anchor the student’s critical responses to artworks and inform his/her individual studio practice in conjunction with the Senior Seminar (ART 415 ) and Senior Project (SOA 460 ). Prereqs: UCCA 101 , UCCA 102 , and ART 383 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 389 - Special Topics in Art History (3)
The topics in this course will vary from semester to semester, covering thematic art-historical and theoretical subjects that engage a range of disciplines, cultures, and concepts. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereqs: UCCA 101 and UCCA 102 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 390 - Mixed Media (3)
Study of mixed media materials and techniques with emphasis on 2-D traditional and non-traditional methods, collage, composition development, and personal expression. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , and ART 230 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term, and/or Spring.
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ART 398 - Special Topics in Studio Art (3)
The topics in this course will vary from semester to semester, covering various media, thematic material, and theoretical subjects that engage a range of disciplines, cultures, and concepts. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: On rotation.
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ART 401 - Workshop I (1)
Independent study in any media for advanced art students. Content to be decided in consultation between student and supervising faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
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ART 402 - Workshop II (2)
Independent study in any media for advanced art students. Content to be decided in consultation between student and supervising faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
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ART 403 - Workshop III (3)
Independent study in any media for advanced art students. Content to be decided in consultation between student and supervising faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ART 415 - Senior Seminar (3)
Throughout this seminar, students will be introduced to various professional practices within the field of art, such as creating CVs, writing grant proposals, artist statements, and statements of purpose, and learning the different content and uses of each. This course will support students in the development and execution of their senior projects/exhibitions, as well as prepare them for a career in the arts beyond graduation. Co-req: SOA 460 . Offered: Fall.
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ART 450 - Senior Portfolio (3-6)
Final portfolio, under supervision of the faculty, for senior art students, with periodic evaluation by professionals. The advanced nature of these assignments is designed to produce portfolio examples for job-hunting or graduate school. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ART 451 - Video Motion Graphics (3)
Introduction to digital video production. Objectives include how to use a Mac computer as a video editing and creation tool, and exploration of lighting, camera technique, and video effects. Prereqs: ART 101 and ART 102 . Prereqs/Co-reqs: ART 250 and ART 251 .
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ART 455 - Externship and Independent Study (2-3)
Opportunity for advanced students to gain valuable work experience for credit as they near completion of their collegiate experience. Several internships with local businesses are available. Co-req: ART 494 .
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ART 456 - Advanced Illustration (3)
Study of contemporary image making through vector and bitmap applications. Traditional media and processes are reviewed and practiced where appropriate. Examination of creative process, design principles, and the discipline of illustration as a profession. Prereqs: ART 102 , ART 230 , and ART 251 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 458 - Advanced UI/UX Design (3)
Advanced exploration of user interface and user experience design principles and software. Prereqs: ART 250 and ART 451 . Offered: Spring.
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ART 480 - Art History Guided Study (3)
Guided study and/or selected research in an area of art history that is of particular interest or has a personal application to the student’s field of study.
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ART 494 - Internship Summer/Jan Term (1)
Independent study in which the student gains practical experience while working in an art/graphic design-related business. Grading is pass/fail. Co-req: ART 455 . Offered: Summer and Jan Term.
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HEBR 101 - Elementary Hebrew I (4)
Introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Biblical Hebrew, the language of the Old Testament, enabling students to translate Hebrew prose and simple poetry with the help of a standard Hebrew-English dictionary. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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HEBR 102 - Elementary Hebrew II (4)
Second in a two-semester sequence introducing vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Biblical Hebrew, enabling students to translate Hebrew prose and simple poetry with the help of a standard Hebrew-English dictionary. Prereq: HEBR 101 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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HEBR 201 - Intermediate Hebrew I (4)
Builds on proficiency obtained in HEBR 101 and HEBR 102 , requiring extended readings of prose, poetry, and several books of the Old Testament in Biblical Hebrew, with particular attention to enhancing competency in philology and syntax. Prereq: HEBR 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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HEBR 202 - Intermediate Hebrew II (4)
Second in a two-semester sequence, requiring extended readings of prose, poetry, and several books of the Old Testament in Biblical Hebrew, with particular attention to enhancing competency in philology and syntax. Prereq: HEBR 201 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BIOL 105 - Principles of Biology (4)
Broad overview of the basic principles of life. Topics include basic biochemistry, cellular structure and processes, Mendelian and population genetics, evolution, ecology, conservation biology, and a survey of biodiversity including bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Taught as lecture/laboratory. Offered: Fall and Spring. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 106 - Principles of Biology II (4)
Study of the principles of life focused on the anatomical and physiological challenges of maintaining homeostasis in humans. Taught as lecture/laboratory. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 107 - Contemporary Biology (4)
Survey of contemporary biology, with emphasis on the interactions of humans with the biological world. Designed for non-biology majors. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 110 - Human Biology (4)
Study of the biological principles of the human body from a human biology anatomical, physiological, and ecosociological perspective. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 111 - Animal Biology (4)
Study of animal life from a cellular to organismal level with emphasis on animal taxonomy and environmental relationships. Designed for non-biology majors. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 112 - Plant Biology (4)
Study of the form, function, and classification of the plant kingdom. Includes laboratory. Offered: As needed.
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BIOL 203 - Foundations of Biology I (4)
Survey of cellular and subcellular biology, metabolism, physiology, genetics and the phylogeny, nomenclature, structure, and function of major animal taxa. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 204 - Foundations of Biology II (4)
Study of the phylogeny, nomenclature, structure, and function of plants, fungi, and algae in relation to the principles of ecology and natural selection. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory
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BIOL 205 - Biology in Great Britain (4)
Survey of the contributions of the British to major concepts in biology such as DNA structure, natural selection, the experimental method, medicine, and biotechnology. Includes visits to museums of medicine and natural history, Kew Botanical Gardens, the London Zoo, Downe House of Kent, and other places of interest. Suitable for biology majors, minors, and interested non-majors. Offered: Jan Term, as needed.
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BIOL 217 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Sciences (4)
Survey of microscopic and gross anatomy of the human body. Includes review of cell structure, tissue structure, and detailed anatomical studies of the human organ systems in a combined lecture and laboratory setting. Human cadaver pro-section will be used to enhance anatomical demonstrations. Designed for students majoring in nursing, pre-pharmacy, sport administration, sports medicine, allied health fields, or psychology. Students majoring in other areas must have special permission of the instructor. This course does not meet any requirements for the major (in biology or environmental science). Prereq: One semester of college level biology.
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BIOL 218 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Sciences (4)
Introductory exploration of the basic physiology of the human body and the principles fundamental to normal and pathological functioning. Designed for students majoring in nursing, pre-pharmacy, sport administration, sports medicine, allied health fields, or psychology. Students majoring in other areas must have special permission of the instructor. Lecture format. This course does not meet any requirements for the major (in biology or environmental science). Prereq: BIOL 217 with a grade of C- or better. Recommended Prereq: One semester of college chemistry.
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BIOL 225 - Microbiology for Allied Health Sciences (4)
Introduction to the study of microorganisms with special emphasis on their relation to human health and welfare. LEC 4, LAB 3. Prereq: One course in biology and one course in chemistry.
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BIOL 300 - Mental Illness: A Biological Perspective (4)
Study of the history of neuroscience, its scope and definition, neuron function, basic brain anatomy, basic neurochemistry, and the biological aspects of the major psychiatric disorders. Prereq: One semester of biology. Offered: Jan Term.
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BIOL 301 - Mammalian Anatomy (4)
Anatomical and histological study of the mammalian and human organ systems. Human cadaver dissection will be used to enhance anatomical demonstrations. Strongly recommended for students intending to pursue a biomedical graduate program. Includes laboratory. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 .
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BIOL 302 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
Study of the function of the mammalian and human organ systems. Each week consists of four hours of lecture, laboratory demonstrations, films, slides, and case studies with an emphasis on normal and pathological conditions and critical thinking. Strongly recommended for students intending to pursue a biomedical graduate program. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . May be taken concurrently with BIOL 301 .
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BIOL 306 - Principles of Bioinformatics (4)
Interdisciplinary approach to science - biological and computational - to gain new insights into complex living systems. Methods developed in this discipline address outstanding questions in medicine, behavior, health, pharmacy, genetics, the environment, and other biologically related areas. Cross-listed with COSC 306 . Prereqs for all majors: BIOL 105 , BIOL 110 , or BIOL 203 ; or permission of the instructor. Additional prereq for computer science majors: COSC 110 , with a grade of C or better. Offered: As needed.
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BIOL 311 - Histology (4)
Study of the microscopic anatomy of the tissues and organs of vertebrate animals, particularly mammals. Strongly recommended for students seeking professional careers or graduate school. Includes laboratory. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Fall.
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BIOL 314 - Embryology (4)
Comparative study of the origin and development of vertebrate embryos, emphasizing developmental principles. Includes laboratory. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 319 - Island Ecology (4)
International travel course to tropical or subtropical island ecosystems (Belize or Andros Island, Bahamas). Focus on terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the impact of human culture and economy. Offered: Jan Term.
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BIOL 320 - Introduction to Neuroscience (4)
This course provides the scientific foundation to understand the human nervous system. The course will relate neuroanatomy, membrane biophysics, synaptic transmissions, and neural systems with human cognitive function in health and disease. No neuroscience background is assumed beyond an introductory course in psychology, biology, or related field. Prereq: BIOL 106 or BIOL 203 . Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly BIOL 420)
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BIOL 324 - Introduction to Toxicology (4)
Introduction to the scope and history of toxicology, providing basic information on home/workplace health and safety. Includes review of OSHA/EPA regulations relevant to the citizens’ rights-to-know with respect to toxicants in their communities and work places. Designed for the nonscientist and especially for business majors. Includes laboratory. Prereq: Any 100-level biology course. Offered through Professional Studies as ECBI 324 .
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BIOL 325 - General Microbiology (4)
Study of the form and function of microbial organisms, especially bacteria, and of their relation to man. Restricted to biology majors. LEC 4, LAB 3. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BIOL 326 - Environmental Science (4)
A survey of the basic principles of environmental science, utilizing and synthesizing key ideas in disciplines such as ecology, economics, and earth systems science to understand how humans interact with and alter the natural world. Students will explore current environmental issues using assigned readings, seminars, presentations, directed discussion, and debate. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 , or one year of biology with permission of department. Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 327 - Introduction to Marine Biology (4)
Marine biology encompasses the entire realm of biology, with the unifying theme of the ocean providing the underpinning for the discipline. The course includes basic principles from various sub-disciplines including ecology, molecular biology, physiology, and microbiology, as well as applied research in fisheries, conservation biology, aquaculture, resource management, and public policy. The course introduces the marine environment and provides an overview of the organisms found in the oceans, ocean edges, specific habitat types such as kelp beds, rocky intertidal, and coral reefs. The course investigates environmentally-relevant topics such as global warming, fisheries, harmful algal blooms, and pollution. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Fall. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 333 - Genetics (4)
An introduction to the science of heredity covering transmission and molecular genetics principles seen throughout the living world and their role in the study of the genome. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 .
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BIOL 334 - Experimental Genetics (4)
Laboratory-based study of current genetic laboratory methodologies, including cytogenetics and karyotypic analysis, transmission analysis, DNA isolation and fragmentation, cloning, chromosome mapping, and fingerprinting. Prereq: BIOL 333 . Offered: As needed.
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