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HIST 333 - Foundations of Islamic Civilization (4)
This course examines the early development of the global phenomenon of Islam and Islamic civilization. It begins with a description of Near East cultures at the end of Late Antiquity and concludes with the Ottomans. The course treats Islamic civilization as a historical process that was expressed differently in various periods and regions. Students will read portions of chronicles and selections from the Qur’an and hadith. Cross-listed with BREL 372 . Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 335 - Modern Middle East (4)
Study of the emergence of modern nation-states in the Middle East, beginning with the framework of the Ottoman Empire. Course focuses on political and social problems since 1800.
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HIST 336 - Modern Africa (4)
Broad cultural history of Africa and the Middle East.
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HIST 337 - History of International Women’s Movements (4)
Moving from the Enlightenment to the present, this course examines a range of women’s movements around the world. The course critically analyzes the nature of political movements and considers the different circumstances that define women’s activity. Through the study of different texts, students will analyze the different ways that women’s histories are documented. And as a global history class, the course emphasizes the importance of taking a comparative approach and considering multiple perspectives. No one thing defines women’s politics, yet certain themes-the family, reproduction, and suffrage-reoccur. This course puts these conversations in global context. Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 338 - Crusades and Jihads (4)
This course examines the use of the terms “crusade” and “jihad” from the Middle Ages to today to investigate the rhetoric behind religious warfare. We explore the question of how expressions of “holy war” can be traced back to theological interpretations, as well as to more mundane motivations. While we study the events surrounding the conflict that we call “crusades,” this course scrutinizes the narratives left by Christians and Muslims who lived these events. Students discuss the modern application of the terms of “crusade” and “jihad” to decipher the lasting appeal of these concepts as cultural touchpoints and political propaganda. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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HIST 341 - China to 1644 (4)
Examination of the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments of Chinese civilization through 1644, and evaluation of the impact of these developments on world history.
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HIST 342 - Modern China (4)
Examination of the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments of Chinese civilization since 1644, and evaluation of the impact of these developments on world history.
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HIST 343 - Modern Japan (4)
Examination of the major political, economic, and social developments of Japan since 1868.
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HIST 350 - 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.
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HIST 351 - Modern Mexico and Central America (4)
Seminar on Mexican history, with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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HIST 355 - Colonial Latin America (4)
Study of the indigenous cultures of the Americas from pre-Columbian times to the present. Introduces ethnohistorical methodology and topical readings including first-hand accounts of (and by) Native Americans. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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HIST 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. Cross-listed with CLAS 361 , GEOG 361 , JMC 361 , POLS 361 , SOCI 361 .
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HIST 362 - Early Modern England (4)
Study of English political, social, and cultural history from 1485 through the Glorious Revolution.
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HIST 363 - Modern England (4)
Study of the development of the English nation and empire since 1750.
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HIST 370 - Suburban Nation (4)
Addresses the fundamental questions: How did the United State become such a suburban nation? How has this pervasive suburban landscape changed over time, both in design and meaning? Using a variety of sources (film, fiction, and historical essays), the course considers the evolution of the suburban landscape from the colonial to the contemporary era. Cross-listed with GEOG 370 and SOCI 370 . Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 375 - The United States in the World (4)
This course takes an historical approach to viewing the many ways the United States has interacted with the wider world, from its founding to the present. The class tracks the diplomatic, military, cultural, and religious exchanges which developed as Americans ventured abroad. The class will prompt students to consider the country’s role in the world going forward. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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HIST 390 - Monarchs, Bishops, and Martyrs: The English Reformation (4)
Study of historical and religious factors of the English Reformation. Course is taught in London with visits to historical sites. Cross-listed with POLS 390 and BREL 376 .
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HIST 391 - Exploring North American Landscapes (4)
Exploration of the human and physical geographies of the United States and Canada. Drawing from diverse texts, the course explores the evolution of the North American landscape. Topics to be covered include: conversion of the New World wilderness, frontier mythologies, the evolution of the American city, and the cultural impact of suburbia. Cross-listed with GEOG 391 . Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 398 - Special Topics in History (4)
Unique, one-time courses offered either by visiting professors or as experimental advanced courses by members of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits, if topics are different. Offered: On rotation. (Formerly HIST 400)
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HIST 399 - London Study Topics (4)
Special courses designed for and offered at the Daniel House London Study Centre. Topics vary, but course is not repeatable.
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HIST 401 - Oral History (4)
Special topics study of local, state, and regional folk cultures through oral histories.
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HIST 403 - The Civil Rights Movement (4)
Advanced study of the Civil Rights Movement in America.
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HIST 405 - Digital History (4)
This course teaches students to apply digital storytelling methods to the research and writing of history-opening up opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and enhanced public engagement. The digital age has made new narratives accessible and meaningful, allowing us to engage with the past in new ways. Digital History creates a setting for students to develop rich content by utilizing online platforms that can serve the greater community. Using oral histories, archival material, demographic information, and online mapping tools, students work in groups to understand the intersections of history, geography, and sociology, and actively apply the analytical tools they’ve learned within their disciplines. Prereq: UCS 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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HIST 408 - Birmingham and the New South (4)
Study of the South, from Reconstruction to the present, with a focus on the history, culture, political, and economic development of Birmingham. Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 409 - Alabama and Southern Culture (4)
This course explores the cultural distinctiveness of the American South (food, music, folklore, race, politics, religion, climate, geography, etc.) with a specific focus on Alabama. Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 410 - The American Presidency (4)
Examination of the historical evolution of the American presidency, with particular emphasis on the expansion of presidential powers during the 20th century.
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HIST 437 - The History of American Women (4)
Study of women who have made a significant impact on mainstream American history and also of the role and status of ordinary women. Includes consideration of the forces that have been exerted on American society by women as a group and the forces that have been exerted upon women. Offered: On rotation. (Formerly HIST 402)
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HIST 438 - The Family, Sex, & Law in Modern Europe (4)
Examination of the development of the European family from the Industrial Revolution to contemporary times. Emphasis on the evolution of marriage, parent-child relationships, and the role of wider kin in family formation. Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 439 - Race and Violence (4)
This course explores why racial violence occurs, how it unfolds, who participates, what its consequences are, how it has changed over time, and who sanctions it. We will examine both legally sanctioned violence (death penalty) and extralegal violence (lynching) in the context of American history. The primary focus will be on the period from Reconstruction to the end of the Civil Rights Era. Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 440 - Riots, Rebellions, & Revolutions (4)
Examination of radical social change through comparison of various revolutions (e.g., English, American, French, Russian, and Chinese). Offered: On rotation. (Formerly HIST 340)
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HIST 444 - Law and Society (4)
Using the rich history of the United States as a case study of a global process, this class explores two parallel and interlinked transformations: the rise of a capitalist consumer society and the movement from customary and local controls to state-enforced environmental law. Prereq: UCS 102 or UFWR 101 . Offered: Fall.
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HIST 445 - American Constitutional History (4)
Study of American legal and constitutional history and the concepts of constitutional law. Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 447 - The Development of American Law (4)
Review of the development of American Law.
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HIST 448 - Seminar in Legal Studies (4)
This seminar is a cooperative effort between the Department of History and Cumberland School of Law. This interdisciplinary course will give students the opportunity to explore various topics related to the intersections between law, history, and culture. Prereq: UCS 102 or UFWR 101 . Offered: On rotation.
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HIST 470 - Internship (1-4)
Student internships in local, state, national, and international offices and agencies under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor and department chair. Offered: Fall, Spring, and most Summers.
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HIST 471 - Legal Studies Internship (2-4)
The Legal Studies Internship is a cooperative effort between the Department of History and a public or private law-related entity. The purpose of the Internship is to give students the opportunity to apply their education to actual work situations. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereqs: UCS 102 or UFWR 101 , and instructor permission. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HIST 473 - Civic Engagement Internship (2-4)
The Civic Engagement Internship is an experiential learning experience for history and global studies students interested in working with non-profit organizations engaged in service to the community. This internship seeks to enhance traditional modes of learning through civic engagement. Students will gain extensive experience applying principles of civic engagement and major-disciplinary knowledge and skills to community-identified problems. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: UCS 102 or UFWR 101 and instructor permission. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HIST 474 - Public History & Museum Studies Internship (2-4)
The Public History and Museum Studies Internship is an experiential learning experience for history and global studies students interested in careers working in museums or other public history venues. An internship is an excellent opportunity for a student to apply knowledge gained through course work in history courses to a hands-on work experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: UCS 102 or UFWR 101 and instructor permission. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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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. Cross-listed with POLS 479 .
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HIST 490 - War and Society (4)
Study of U.S. military policy and engagements from the colonial period to the present with an emphasis on the ways these conflicts have impacted the U.S. and global landscapes. Prereq: UCS 102 or UFWR 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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HIST 491 - History and the Environment (4)
Study of the way humans have interacted with and altered the natural landscape over time, emphasizing the active role nature plays in shaping human history. Prereq: UCS 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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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.
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HIST 497 - Independent Studies in History (1-4)
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. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
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HDFE 200 - Professional Perspectives in Family Science (2)
Exploration of career calling in the field of family science. Examination of the historic development, interdisciplinary nature, and integrative perspectives in the field. Students will formulate individual plans for education and career calling. Students will investigate professional opportunities within business, education, research, and service agencies. Grading is pass/fail. For HDFE majors and minors only. Offered: Spring.
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HDFE 202 - Marriage and the Family (4)
Overview of theories and research methodologies related to the study of relationships in modern personal and family living. Topics covered include dating, marriage, stages of family life, intra-family relationships (e.g. husband-wife), parenting, the role of family and extended family, as well as micro and macro level influences on family issues. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HDFE 290 - Introduction to Child Life (2)
An introduction to the field of child life taught by a Certified Child Life Specialist. This course encompasses the six required topics set forth by the Child Life Council: Child Life Documents; Scope of Practice; Impact of Illness, Injury, and Health; Family Centered Care; Therapeutic Play; and Preparation. Offered: Summer.
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HDFE 300 - Parenting (4)
Exploration of emotional, physical, and sociological aspects of parenthood, with special attention on the needs of children. Introduction to parenting philosophies, theories, and programs, including developmental parenting throughout the lifespan, family diversity, and challenges to contemporary parents and their children. Focus on parent education programs and how the family life educator can present and use these programs. Offered: Fall.
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HDFE 310 - Counseling Foundations (4)
Emphasis on (1) orienting students to the field of counseling, with its different settings and variety of activities, and (2) equipping the student with basic understanding of counseling techniques and basic skill proficiency intended to serve the student well in many aspects of interpersonal interaction. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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HDFE 322 - Family Life Education (2)
Introduction to the general philosophy and broad principles of family life education, in conjunction with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs. Students observe family life education in practice, and then critique and develop their own curriculum presentations. Emphasis on process-oriented teaching methodology. Prereq: HDFE 202 . Offered: Fall.
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HDFE 324 - Human Sexuality (4)
Examination of human sexuality from multidisciplinary perspectives, including the biological, spiritual, psychosocial, and cultural dimensions. Discussion of beliefs and values that influence individual health and well-being. Implications for personal values formation and decision-making. Cross-listed with PSYC 324 and SOCI 324 . Prereq: HDFE 202 . Offered: Spring.
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HDFE 330 - Death and Dying (4)
Introduction to personal death awareness, including aspects associated with counseling clients who are facing death, as well as the concerns of family members going through the grief process. Offered: On rotation.
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HDFE 331 - Family Dynamics (4)
Analysis of family dynamics from a systemic, developmental framework. Students are challenged to examine common and particular needs and issues of families as they navigate through the family life cycle. Includes examination of the contemporary social context in which families operate. As a writing course, HDFE 331 focuses on training students to develop effective APA research writing skills. Prereq: HDFE 202 . Co-req: HDFE 383 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HDFE 345 - Families and Health (4)
Study of dynamic aspects of health and wellness in the family throughout the lifespan. Focus on preventative and remedial approaches to safeguarding emotional and physical health to promote optimal well-being for families. Impact of illness and disabilities on family dynamics. Emphasis on family behaviors related to nutrition, fitness, stress, and illness, and responsibly contributing to their own and others’ health and well-being. Prereq: HDFE 202 or instructor permission. Offered: Spring.
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HDFE 346 - Family Resource Management (4)
A study of the decisions individuals and families make about developing and allocating financial and human resources including time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, and space, to meet their goals throughout the lifespan. This course examines the complexities of family dynamics and societal influences in the resource allocation process. Prereq: HDFE 202 or instructor permission. Offered: Fall.
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HDFE 350 - Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations and Grant Writing (4)
Survey course that explores the role of non-profit organizations in society. Students will examine the theoretical, philosophical, practical, and ethical perspectives related to the creation and administration of non-profit organizations, including grant writing. Offered: On rotation.
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HDFE 360 - Infant and Child Development (4)
Overview of the science of child development. Includes introduction to major theories of child development and a close examination of the major domains of child development (cognitive, physical, social-emotional) from prenatal to early adolescence. Special focus will also be given to specific disabilities which interplay with development (e.g., ADHD, autism). Additionally, students will gain hands on training and practice administering the Denver II instrument. Prereq: HDFE 202 . Offered: Fall.
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HDFE 365 - Adolescent and Adult Development (4)
In depth study of the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, personality, and spiritual development of persons from adolescence through later life. Major theories of adolescent and adult development are presented as well as various issues related to these stages such as peer relationships, dating, marriage, career choice, transitions to parenting, empty nest, mid-life, and retirement. Prereq: HDFE 202 or instructor permission. Offered: Spring.
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HDFE 366 - Gerontology and the Family (4)
Introduction to the growing field of family gerontology. Serves as the introductory course for the gerontology concentration within the human development and family science major. Students will gain an understanding of demographic trends, theoretical perspectives, and research methods in gerontology. Students will examine major developmental late-life events and the impact of those events on the family. Special attention will be given to issues involving family caregiving. Offered: On rotation.
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HDFE 370 - Practicum in Family Life Education (4)
Students complete a practicum of 125 hours in a child/family/social/community agency, as well as attend class. The focus is on personal and professional development, ethical guidelines of various helping professions, and compilation of a professional portfolio. Practicum sites must meet specified criteria, available from the HDFE practicum supervisor. Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors. Prereq: HDFE 202 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HDFE 375 - Independent/Special Study (1-5)
Individual problem selected by the student, with approval of the department chair, arranged with the guidance and supervision of an assigned staff member. Prereq: HDFE 202 . Offered: See advisor.
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HDFE 383 - Research Methods and Statistics (4)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to research methods and applied statistics in family science. Topics include the basic elements of scientific thought, the stages in the quantitative research process, and statistical analysis. The development of cognitive skills in the areas of conceptualizing research ideas and measurable variables is emphasized. In addition, students will design an introductory quantitative research project based on a literature review created in Family Dynamics (HDFE 331 ). This project design will be carried out in Senior Research to follow (HDFE 483 ). Prereq: HDFE 202 . Co-req: HDFE 331 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HDFE 390 - Child Life Practicum (4)
Students in the child development education concentration work (as volunteers) in an early childhood learning program under supervision of its staff and Samford faculty. Class meets once per week for 2 hours and 40 minutes, plus 8 hours per week of field experience. (Students pursuing the child life concentration will work as volunteers in a hospital child life program under supervision of the hospital child life staff and Samford faculty.) Prereq: HDFE 202 .
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HDFE 391 - Therapeutics of Play (2)
This course focuses on the therapeutic aspects and/or learning objectives of play. Play is considered the primary vehicle and indicator of physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children. Students will explore the classical and contemporary theories or concepts of play through observing, structuring, assessing, and using play to make judgments on children’s learning. This course is required for students seeking certification as a Child Life Specialist. Offered: Summer.
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HDFE 397 - Special Topics (1-4)
Examination of a particular topic in human development and/or family science that is not normally examined in depth in the regular course offerings. This course is designed to teach students about a special research interest of a faculty member or a newly emerging area of family science. Topics vary. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: HDFE 202 or instructor permission.
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HDFE 399 - Special Topics Abroad (4)
Special courses designed for and offered through the Office of International Studies. Topics vary. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: HDFE 202 or instructor permission.
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HDFE 400 - Family Law and Public Policy (4)
Promotion of interdisciplinary knowledge in the content areas of family law and public policy. Topics include legislation and policies relating to marriage, family leave, divorce, family support, child custody, child protection, and economic support for children and families. Ethics are emphasized as pertaining to the lifespan and to the helping professions, specifically human development and family life education. Prereq: HDFE 202 or instructor permission. Offered: Spring.
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HDFE 413 - Multicultural Perspectives (4)
Overview of contemporary family science scholarship related to multicultural, diversity and gender perspectives. Examines the centrality of cultural identity and gender in the organization, structure and functioning of families and societies. Cultural competence and cross cultural skills are explored through multicultural and diversity perspectives in national and international contexts. Offered: On rotation.
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HDFE 483 - Senior Research (2)
Capstone course designed to familiarize seniors with theoretical and applied research, and research ethics, as it relates to their particular discipline and interests. Final objective is a senior project, which is evaluated by practitioners in the field. Prereq: HDFE 383 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HDFE 490 - Child Life Internship (12)
Students complete an approved Child Life internship experience in a hospital setting. All internship experiences are supervised by a certified Child Life Specialist and involve a minimum of 480 hours of experience. Enrollment in this course is dependent upon acceptance into an approved hospital program. Security clearance and proper immunizations may be required by the hospital prior to the start of the internship. Failure to meet these requirements may result in termination of enrollment. Prereqs: HDFE 390 and instructor permission.
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HDFE 491 - Child Development Education Internship (12)
Students complete an approved internship involving a minimum of 450 hours of clinical, structured experiences working with young children and their families in one or more early childhood learning center locations. Hours include a minimum of four supervisory consultations by approved University personnel. Travel within and outside the Birmingham metro area may be required to reach the site(s). Students enrolled in this course MUST have a negative security clearance by the Alabama Department of Human Resources prior to the start of their internship. Failure to receive clearance may result in termination of enrollment. Prereqs: HDFE 390 and instructor permission. Offered: Spring.
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IDHU 201 - Interdisciplinary Humanities (4)
An interdisciplinary course that allows students to explore a topic in the humanities from multiple perspectives. Course can be offered with a variety of different special topics. Satisfies the general education humanities requirement for most majors. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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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. Satisfies the general education natural and computational sciences requirement for most majors. LEC 4. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in UCS 102 .
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IDSS 201 - Interdisciplinary Social Science (4)
An interdisciplinary course that combines a social science discipline with either a humanities or science discipline. Topics will vary depending on the faculty co-teaching the course. Satisfies the general education social science requirement for most majors. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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IARC 101 - 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. Cross-listed with ARCH 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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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.
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IARC 210 - Movements in Architecture (3)
Study of the development of architecture, interiors, and furnishings around the world from pre-history to the present, analyzing concurrent developments in different regions, grounding students in each cultural period, and hallmarking determinants that shaped each culture’s aesthetics and design history. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Cross-listed with ARCH 210 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly IARC 202)
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IARC 211 - Architectural Drawing I (3)
Designing for the built environment 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 develop formal technical drawing skills that lead to understanding the relationship between two-dimensional design and three-dimensional design; to cultivate the ability to encode and decode abstract representations in the field of design/architecture; and to enhance the ability to visually and graphically communicate design intent. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Cross-listed with ARCH 211 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly IARC 231)
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IARC 212 - Design Fundamentals Studio I (3)
A transitional design studio course that builds upon the fundamental elements and principles of design introduced in ART 101 and ART 102 . 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 architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Cross-listed with ARCH 212 . Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 110 , ART 120 , and ART 222 . Co-req: IARC 211 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly IARC 241)
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IARC 214 - Building Systems I (3)
This course is intended for those who are new to building design and looking to learn the basics of building systems and building rating systems such as LEED. The course offers an introduction to sustainable building principles and practices as each relates to components of the building construction and building code regulations. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Cross-listed with ARCH 214 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly IARC 203)
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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 120 (Beginning Drawing) serve as a foundation for this course. Technical/studio format. Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 221 and IARC 251 . Offered: Spring.
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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.
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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. Prereq: IARC 221 . Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 224 and IARC 252 . Offered: Spring.
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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. Prereq: IARC 221 . Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 222 and IARC 252 . Offered: Fall.
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IARC 225 - Building Systems II (3)
This course builds on the principles learned in IARC 214 to establish a deeper understanding of building systems, life safety requirements, and thermal and environmental systems. The course does this through a continued understanding of sustainable building principles, building construction, and building code regulations. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Cross-listed with ARCH 224 . Prereq: IARC 214 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly IARC 304)
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IARC 232 - Architectural Drawing II (3)
Study of design exploration, visualization, and documentation using building information modeling (BIM) processes, and of custom model element creation using common industry software applications. Course builds on concepts learned in IARC 211 and parallels the design efforts in IARC 242 . For majors in architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Cross-listed with ARCH 221 . Prereq: IARC 211 . Offered: Spring.
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IARC 242 - Interior Design Studio II (3)
Studio course in which concepts of interior architecture are introduced and developed. It follows and applies knowledge developed in IARC 212 , and draws its foundation from the elements and principles of design that were introduced in fine art foundation courses. These abstract principles will be applied to spatial problem-solving as the design methodology process is introduced. Residential design issues and criteria are the emphasis for studio projects. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Offered: Spring.
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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 and ART 102 . 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. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 120 , and ART 230 . Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 220 and IARC 221 . Offered: Fall.
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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. Prereq: IARC 251 . Recommended Co-reqs: IARC 222 and IARC 224 . Offered: Spring.
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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 courses. Technical/studio format. Prereqs: IARC 222 and IARC 251 . Offered: Fall.
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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.
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IARC 311 - Digital Rendering and Presentation (3)
This course presents contemporary methods of digital representation as both a communicative device and conceptual tool for architecture and interior architecture. The course will explore appropriate computer graphics techniques and three-dimensional modeling and compositing software in order to expand our ability to communicate architectonically. This course will simultaneously guide students through the development of a design portfolio for job interviews, graduate school applications, design grants, or competitions. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Cross-listed with ARCH 311 . Prereqs: ART 110 , IARC 211 , and IARC 232 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly IARC 333)
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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. Prereqs: ART 101 and ART 102 ; and IARC 222 , IARC 224 , IARC 252 , and IARC 301 . Offered: Fall.
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IARC 321 - Furniture & Millwork (3)
Introduction to the design process, technical criteria, and historical precedent to be considered in the design of furniture and millwork items. The student should have a basic knowledge of the design process, artistic drawing, and technical drawing which will be used as tools to develop project design solutions. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Offered: Spring. (Formerly IARC 334)
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IARC 322 - Interior Design Studio IV (6)
Fourth in the interior design studio sequence, this course follows and applies knowledge developed in IARC 343 , and heightens further the application of the design methodology process through exploration of large-scale commercial projects and issues common to this typology. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Prereq: IARC 343 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly IARC 344)
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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.
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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 224 , and IARC 301 . Offered: Spring.
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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.
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IARC 343 - Interior Design Studio III (6)
Third in the interior design studio sequence, this course follows and applies knowledge developed in IARC 212 and IARC 242 , and heightens further the application of the design methodology process. Small-scale commercial typology will be explored with emphasis on: materiality, building systems, codes and regulations while further investigating concepts and principles of sustainability. For majors in architecture or interior design only. Technical/studio format. Prereq: IARC 232 . Offered: Fall.
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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.
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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.
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