Apr 20, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Please note:

  • All courses 500 level and above are for graduate credit only.
  • For courses in the Henson School of Science and Technology and the School of Health Sciences (AHPH, ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, COSC, ENGR, EXSC, FTWL, GEOG, GEOL, HLSC, HLTH, MATH, MDTC, PHYS, RESP and URPL), please see the Course Repeat Policy in Appendices  F.

The following course listing represents the University curricula as of the publication of this catalog. 

Not all courses are offered every semester. For current offerings consult the most current academic schedule during registration periods. See your academic advisors/department chair for additional information.

 

Art

  
  • ART 261 - Sculpture I


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Exploration of three-dimensional form and content using a variety of materials and processes in a studio setting, which includes a wood shop, welding studio, bronze and iron foundry, and mixed media room. Students furnish some of their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
    Major Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for non-majors.
  
  • ART 271 - Glass I


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Learn the basic skills needed to work with hot glass, with an emphasis on teamwork and safety. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, learn foundational skills in glass blowing, hot sculpting and finishing techniques. Learn basic principles of composition and modes of using glass as a material for artistic expression. Studio work outside of class and group critique of students’ work also are required.
    Six hours per week.
    Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
    Major Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for non-majors.
  
  • ART 280 - New Media I


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    An integrated and cohesive approach to new media used in contemporary production environments. Includes a field trip to a contemporary art exhibition which focuses on time-based new media art.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 121  
    Non-Major Prerequisites no prerequisite for non-majors.
  
  • ART 299 - Sophomore Seminar


    2 Hour(s) Credit
    A mid-career forum for student debate and discussion concerning plurality of style, content and formal issues important to contemporary art. Professional and studio practices of artists and designers are introduced, allowing students to make the most of upper-level courses later in their academic careers.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or above, art majors only.
  
  • ART 300 - History of Modern Art to 1945


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of the principal movements comprising the modern tradition in art, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Abstract Art, Dada and Surrealism. Emphasis on new theories redefining the concept, form and purpose of art, the persona of the artist, and the relation of art to the social and political order.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201  
    Non-Major Prerequisites no prerequisite for non-majors.
  
  • ART 301 - Northern Renaissance Art


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the art of Northern Europe, from the late 14th to the end of the 16th century, in relation to the larger historical, religious, social, economic and cultural contexts of this period. Focus is primarily on painting and printmaking.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites ART 104  or ART 201  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 302 - History of American Art: The Colonial Period to 1900


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of American painting, sculpture and architecture from the Colonial period to the end of the 19th century. Topics include the historical, social and cultural contexts of American art, the work and ideas of major artists, the relationship of American to European art, and the development of a national identity in American art.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 303 - History of American Art: The 20th Century


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of the visual arts, primarily painting and sculpture, in the United States from the turn of the century to the present. Topics include the historical and social contexts of this art, the world and ideas of major artists, and the emergence of an American avant-garde after World War II.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 305 - Art Since 1945


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of major art movements in the United States and Europe aince World War II, including key theoretical writings by artists and critics. Topics include the public persona of the artist, new ideas about the concept, form, purpose and interpretation of art, its relation to other disciplines, and its legitimation through arts organizations and the marketplace.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of the instructor.
  
  • ART 306 - History of Greek and Roman Art


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture, beginning with the emergence of Greek civilization in the ninth century B.C. and ending with the fall of the Roman empire. Considers the style, subject matter and varied purposes of Greek and Roman art in relation to the changing historical, social and cultural contexts of this era.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites ART 104  or ART 201  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 310 - History of Italian Renaissance Art


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of painting, sculpture and architecture in the principal art centers of Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries. Covers the work and influence of several generations of major artists in relation to the larger historical, social and cultural contexts of this era.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 311 - History of Pre-Columbian Art


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of the art and architecture of the indigenous civilizations of Mexico, Central America and the Andean region of South America from approximately 2000 BCE until European Conquest.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites ENGL 103  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 312 - Web Design


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to website design for creating visual materials on a microcomputer. Students create artistic “WWW pages,” work on group assignments and publish collective work as a hyperlink to the home pages of the Art Department and/or other campus offices.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201  and ART 226  or ART 227 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites COSC 116  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • ART 313 - Interactive Animation


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to interactive animation on a microcomputer. Learn to design animated, audiovisual content. Instruction in computer illustration and in the mechanics of motion graphics results in content suitable for publication on the Web and stand-alone presentation on compact disc.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201  and ART 226  or ART 227 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites COSC 116  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 315 - Pottery


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the elements and principles of designing and making pottery through a traditional and functional emphasis. Creative process, critical thinking and the development of design skills are important elements. Learning how to load and fire kilns and competency in basic glaze and clay formulation are also emphasized. Students furnish their own materials. 
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 215 .
  
  • ART 316 - Ceramic Handbuilding and Sculpture


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    A comprehensive exploration of hand-building techniques for the creation of both utilitarian vessels and nonfunctional ceramic sculpture. Emphasis is on learning professional-level use of ceramic studio tools and processes. Explore clay and glaze formulation, and learn both traditional and alternative firing processes. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 215  
  
  • ART 318 - Book Arts


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the handmade, one-of-a-kind “artist’s book” as a sculptural medium and creative art form. Explores various bookbinding techniques and both traditional and nontraditional materials, including those used in other art media. Encourages students to draw upon their work in other art courses and fields of study in the design, structure and content of their books.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
  
  • ART 326 - Graphic Design II


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to historic and contemporary typographic forms and to the integration of print and interface design for aesthetic and expressive purposes. Using more advanced software, students learn to design direct mail campaigns and promotional materials to establish corporate or product identity.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 226 .
  
  • ART 328 - Illustration


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Students learn how to conceptualize and create images that communicate narrative or editorial content, using a variety of image-making techniques, including photo-imaging, computer- aided drawing, plus various traditional arts media.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 226  or ART 227 .
  
  • ART 329 - Alternative Processes in Film Photography


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Continuation of aesthetic and experimental photography. Expands lab and field processes learned in Photography I conand emphasizes personal expression. Topics include filters, flash, studio and darkroom techniques, Kodalith and multiple image. Students furnish their own cameras, film, paper and filters.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 229 .
  
  • ART 330 - Drawing III


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Continuation of advanced monochromatic and polychromatic drawing techniques using wet and dry media, creating thesis-type projects. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 230 .
  
  • ART 335 - Women in Art


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the art of selected women artists in relation to the historical and social contexts in which they worked and the professional opportunities available to them. Also examines how women have been represented in art, and how these images shape, reinforce or challenge society’s beliefs about women and feminine gender roles.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 336 - History of Graphic Design


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Comprehensive survey of graphic design history from prehistory to present. Topics include the influence of social and political world events, changing technology, important innovators and media evolution on print communications.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 340 - Painting II


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of selected media chosen by the student, with attention to special techniques and problems. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 246 .
  
  • ART 345 - Advanced Composition


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    A process-oriented drawing course emphasizing increased levels of abstraction using a variety of media with special focus on formal issues.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 246 .
  
  • ART 350 - Printmaking: Lithography


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the principles of lithographic printing through the study of historical elements and practical processes. Various monochromatic lithographic printing techniques explored. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
  
  • ART 351 - Printmaking: Etching


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the principles of the fine art methods of intaglio printing through the study of historical elements and practical processes. Various monochromatic etching techniques explored. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
  
  • ART 352 - Printmaking: Silkscreen


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the principles of serigraphic printing through the study of historical elements and practical processes. Various monochromatic and polychromatic silkscreen printing techniques explored. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
  
  • ART 353 - Printmaking: Relief


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the principles of relief printing through the study of historical elements and practical processes. Various monochromatic and polychromatic relief printing techniques explored. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
  
  • ART 355 - Digital Imaging


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to digital imaging software and processes. Students will use photographs as well as original works in other media to create high quality digital prints, from black and white to full color. Emphasis will be placed on esthetic content as well as technical proficiency.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
  
  • ART 359 - Advanced Digital Photography


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Upper-level course that covers advanced projects in photography using digital technology. Students should have a basic understanding of photographic composition and of basic computer skills required for digital imaging. A digital camera is required. May be taken for a maximum of eight credits.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 129  or ART 229  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • ART 361 - Sculpture II


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the sculpture techniques of welding, casting and hand building. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 261 .
  
  • ART 362 - Figure Sculpture


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the human figure in sculpture, including traditional and contemporary methods and issues. Observational modeling from a live model and interpretations in various permanent materials and approaches. Students furnish some of their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 261  or permission of instructor.
    May be taken for a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • ART 365 - Woodworking and Sculpture


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to various woods and woodworking techniques, including both sculptural and functional approaches. Students furnish some of their own materials. May be taken for a maximum of eight credits.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 261 .
  
  • ART 366 - Direct Metal Sculpture


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to direct metal working processes, including various welding, cutting and forming methods. Indirect processes, including casting, may also be discussed.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 261 .
  
  • ART 367 - Site-Specific and Installation Art


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Engage in all aspects of developing, proposing, producing and installing site-specific and installation-based work. Emphasis is on proposal development and working with current issues outside of traditional venues. Students furnish many of their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 261 .
    May be taken for a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • ART 371 - Glass II


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Refinement of introductory glass-working techniques and processes, plus demonstrations of more advanced hot-glass processes, cold methods and color techniques. Focuses on studio maintenance and construction of equipment. Students must furnish safety apparel and any materials not covered by the lab fee.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 271 .
  
  • ART 380 - New Media II


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    An intermediate introduction to videography, video editing, sound recording, surround sound mastering, storyboarding, scripting and motion graphics. Includes a field trip to a contemporary art exhibition which focuses on new media art.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 280 .
  
  • ART 381 - User Experience Design


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explore concepts of user experience design for screens by conducting field research that explains human behavior and applying that information to design processes. Introduction to the basic tenets of user-centered design, including usability testing, information architecture, user research, and prototyping. Learn how to create a UX portfolio and follow current professional practices. 
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 312  
  
  • ART 382 - Advanced Web Design


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Expand knowledge of designing for the web by investigating new technologies and software, exploring user interface and experience, designing for a variety of screens, creating web animations, designing apps, and publishing web content. Take part in discussions regarding contemporary design issues regarding web security, maintenance and ethics.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 312 .
  
  • ART 390 - Advanced Study in Art


    1-3 Hour(s) Credit
    Advanced study in one or a combination of studio disciplines or art history. Students furnish their own materials.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201  and approval of department chair.
  
  • ART 391 - Special Topics in Art History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Intensive study, including research, of a particular topic in art history.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites ART 104  or ART 201  or permission of instructor.
    May be taken twice under different subtitles.
  
  • ART 395 - Special Topics in Art


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Intensive study of a selected area in studio art that includes research. May be taken twice for credit with different subtitles. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 201 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 397 - Professional Practices


    2 Hour(s) Credit
    Prepares art majors and minors for professional careers in the visual arts and design. Provides a foundation of practical information about career development, self-promotion and contractual issues, among other things, to assist in building a successful career.
    Two hours per week.
    Prerequisites Art major or minor.
  
  • ART 399 - International Field Study


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Travel and study of art, geography, history and culture of selected countries. Pre-tour lectures and other activities required.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Prerequisites Permission of instructor. Meets General education IIIa or IIIc.
    May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • ART 415 - Ceramics Tools and Techniques


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Kiln firing, clay and glaze formulation, and professional use of studio tools and processes are emphasized. Emphasis is on clay as an expressive medium, exploring both sculptural and functional concepts. Strong focus on problem solving and concept development. Students furnish their own materials. 
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 315  or ART 316 .
  
  • ART 416 - Advanced Ceramics


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Surveys the history, theory and practice of ceramics in a studio setting. Each student investigates and presents a seminar report on an individually chosen area of ceramic art followed by the practical application of discoveries via individual art works.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 415 .
    May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • ART 420 - Color Processes in Film Photography


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of color photography using transparency (slide) film. Practical applications include film selection, exposure and use of color in composition. Discussions of various types of color films and processes and of the history of color. Students furnish their own cameras and most supplies.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 229 .
  
  • ART 426 - Graphic Design III


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Using specialized software, students learn how to apply graphic design principles and techniques to the design of three-dimensional packages for consumer products. These package designs must also take into account specific marketing goals. B.a.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites B.A. Prerequisite: ART 326 . B.F.A. Prerequisites: ART 326 , completion of 24 hours of the B.F.A. core.
  
  • ART 429 - Studio Techniques and Applied Film Photography


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of advanced techniques to develop a personal aesthetic, artistic and professional style. Use of 4 x 5 view cameras and other advanced techniques. Projects of photo-essay form, designed to build students’ portfolios. Students furnish their own cameras, film and paper.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 229 .
    May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • ART 430 - Drawing IV


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of advanced monochromatic and polychromatic drawing techniques using wet and dry media with special attention given to ongoing thematic projects. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites B.A. Prerequisites: ART 330 . B.F.A. Prerequisites: ART 330 , completion of 24 hours of the B.F.A. core.
  
  • ART 431 - Advanced Drawing


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Continued study in studio problems associated with drawing. Focus on the development of a portfolio and a series of papers based on a selected list of readings.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 430 .
    This course may be repeated once for credit.
  
  • ART 440 - Painting III


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of watercolor, oil, acrylic or media substitute. Focus on painting and critiques.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 340 .
  
  • ART 441 - Painting IV


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Advanced experience requiring an individual theme and goals using one of the following media: watercolor, oil, acrylic or agreed upon substitute. Development of a professional portfolio. Sketch books and written papers required. Students furnish their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 440 .
  
  • ART 442 - Advanced Painting


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Continued study in studio problems associated with painting. Focus on the development of a portfolio and a series of papers based on a selected list of readings.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 441 .
    May be taken for a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • ART 461 - Advanced Sculpture


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Advanced experience of techniques, media and conceptual development with an emphasis on individual aesthetic. Students furnish many of their own materials.
    Six hours per week.
    Major Prerequisites ART 261  and one of the following: ART 361 , ART 362 , ART 366 , ART 367 , ART 390  or permission of instructor.
    Non-Major Prerequisites One of the following: ART 361 , ART 362 , ART 366 , ART 367 , ART 390  or permission of instructor.
    May be taken for a maximum of 12 credits.
  
  • ART 471 - Advanced Glass


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Advanced studio practice in glass is a class for serious students. Continued training with tools and development of expertise in glass and glass equipment. Students work toward developing their own research projects and are expected to take on more responsibility for the running of the glass lab. Students must furnish safety apparel and any materials not covered by the lab fee.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 371 , permission of instructor.
    May be taken three times for a maximum of 12 credits.
  
  • ART 480 - Advanced New Media


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Using current software, achieve advanced proficiency in videography, video editing, sound mixing, surround-sound mastering, storyboarding, scripting and motion graphics. An analytical component focuses on the use(s) of time-based media by contemporary artists. Students must attend visiting artist lectures and exhibitions designed by the Electronic Gallery.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 380 .
    May be taken three times for a maximum of 12 credits.
  
  • ART 490 - Independent Study


    1-3 Hour(s) Credit
    Directed study in one or a combination of studio disciplines. Students furnish their own materials.
    Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
    May be repeated once under different subtitle, for a total of no more than six credits.
  
  • ART 491 - Internship


    1-4 Hour(s) Credit
    Supervised experiences in art-related work to provide students with an opportunity to use acquired knowledge and skills in a professional way.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites Seniors status with 32 or more hours in art, including eight hours in their program track.
  
  • ART 495 - Graphic Design Agency


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Students work collaboratively in a setting structured like a graphic design firm to complete job assignments for actual clients, including the University, community and nonprofit organizations. Students also work on self promotion.
    Six hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 426 .
  
  • ART 497 - Gallery Internship


    2 Hour(s) Credit
    Supervised experience with an approved art gallery or museum, including hands-on participation in gallery/museum duties and an introduction to curatorial practices, gallery management and institutions of art.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites ART 121 , ART 201 .
    May be taken twice for a maximum of four credits.
  
  • ART 498 - Senior Capstone in Art History


    2 Hour(s) Credit
    Refine and utilize advanced research skills to complete a substantial research paper on an art historic topic, selected in consultation with the instructor.
    One hour per week.
    Prerequisites Senior standing, declared B.A. art major, art history track, and permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 499 - Senior Exhibition


    2 Hour(s) Credit
    Summary of the University art experience through active planning and execution of professionally oriented activities such as a group exhibit, professional portfolios and resumes.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites Senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 500 - Seminar: Issues in Art


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Discussions and research concerning timely topics in art, including direct student participation and faculty lectures. Topics may vary from semester to semester.
    Four hours per week.
    Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
    May be repeated once for degree credit under different course subtitle.
  
  • ART 590 - Independent Study


    1-3 Hour(s) Credit
    Directed study in one or a combination of studio disciplines. Students furnish their own materials.
    Prerequisites Permission of department chair.
    May be repeated once under different subtitle, for a total of no more than six credits.

Atheletic Training

  
  • ATTR 210 - Foundations of Athletic Training


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Review of the history and governance of the athletic training profession. Addresses the body of knowledge and primary responsibilities of the athletic trainer. Basic skills in risk management and injury prevention are emphasized. An overview of the clinical requirements for the athletic training major is provided.
    Three hours lecture/laboratory, three hours practicum per week.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both ATTR 185 and ATTR 210
  
  • ATTR 213 - Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Designed to address the pathology and the medical management of specific acute illnesses and traumatic injuries that may be encountered by the athletic trainer. Attention is given to the clinical signs and symptoms of orthopedic-related injuries and clinical manifestations of acute trauma of the body’s systems. Pathology of injuries and illnesses is covered in an introductory manner to allow students to build a foundation of knowledge for further inquiry.
    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 210 , BIOL 215 .
    May Not Receive Credit for Both PHEC 313 and ATTR 213
  
  • ATTR 333 - Anatomy of Human Movement


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Designed to allow exploration of concepts related to osteology, myology, and arthrology of the spine and extremities. The assessment of osteokinematics and arthrokinematics is discussed and demonstrated in a laboratory setting. Components of posture and gait are explored and evaluated. Utilize Newton’s laws for the understanding of functional anatomy.
    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisites C or better in BIOL 215 .
    May Not Receive Credit for Both ATTR 245 and ATTR 333
  
  • ATTR 370 - Health Care Administration for Athletic Training


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Designed to examine the various issues, policies and procedures involved with the administration of a health care facility. An intensive study is made of facility organization and design, legal liability, personnel management, equipment maintenance and budgeting, record keeping, health care services, counseling, and public relations.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Athletic Training Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission from the Athletic Training Program director.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both ATTR 407 and ATTR 370
  
  • ATTR 401 - Therapeutic Modalities


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Designed to introduce the theory and application of therapeutic modalities and physical agents commonly utilized in sports medicine. Focus of the material presented includes the selection, indications, contraindications and appropriate parameter selection.
    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisites BIOL 215  and either EXSC 333  or ATTR 333 , both with C or better.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both ATTR 280 and ATTR 401
  
  • ATTR 402 - Orthopedic Assessment


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Designed to present the techniques used in evaluating orthopedic injuries. An in-depth analysis of injury mechanics, and the theory and application of orthopedic and neurological evaluations are included. Through lecture and laboratory opportunities, students develop a systematic approach to the evaluation process and develop accurate impressions of orthopedic injuries.
    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisites BIOL 215  and either EXSC 333  or ATTR 333 , both with C or better.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both ATTR 381 and ATTR 402
  
  • ATTR 403 - Foundations of Therapeutic Exercise


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Designed to provide the student with theories and concepts vital in conditioning, reconditioning and injury rehabilitation. Gain an understanding of trauma and the healing process and how these affect decisions made in the initiation and progression of a rehabilitation program.
    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisites BIOL 215  and either EXSC 333  or ATTR 333 , both with C or better.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both ATTR 382 and ATTR 403
  
  • ATTR 500 - Advanced Strategies for Physical Wellness


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Focuses on applied concepts related to health and fitness in physically active individuals. Emphasis is placed on content related to disease and injury prevention, including ergonomics, exercise and nutrition. Conduct baseline fitness and wellness screenings in order to provide recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.
    Twelve and a half hours per week.
    Prerequisites Admission to Athletic Training Program.
  
  • ATTR 501 - Injury/Illness Prevention


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduces foundational knowledge of injury/illness prevention and emergency management. Emphasis is placed on preventative measures to minimize the risk of injury/illness. Discusses primary responsibilities of the athletic trainer as a health care provider. The history and governance of the athletic training profession is presented.
    Four hours per week.
    Prerequisites Admission to Athletic Training Program.
  
  • ATTR 505 - Risk Management Strategies


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Integrates the topics of nutrition, strength and conditioning, and injury prevention in a problem-based learning format. Students are assessed on these topics during clinical rotation assignments through clinical proficiency assessment.
    Twelve hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 501 .
  
  • ATTR 510 - Acute Care of Injury/Illness


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Addresses the pathology and medical management of specific acute illnesses and traumatic injuries that may be encountered by the athletic trainer. Attention is given to the clinical signs and symptoms of orthopedic-related injuries and clinical manifestations of acute trauma of the body’s systems. Pathology of injuries and illness is covered to build a foundation knowledge for further inquiry.
    Four hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 501 .
  
  • ATTR 513 - Advanced Athletic Training


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Develops advanced knowledge of athletic injuries after the student has completed ATTR 213  or an equivalent.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 381, 382.
    Corequisites ATTR 321.
    (fall semester only)
  
  • ATTR 514 - General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Teaches detailed evaluation skills necessary for assessment and recognition of general medical conditions and pharmacologic applications of the physically active.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 413.
    Corequisites ATTR 407.
  
  • ATTR 520 - Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduces clinical assessment techniques for orthopedic injuries. Learn to take a complete patient history, including mechanism of injury and chief complaint, in order to develop a differential diagnosis. Acquire examination techniques, including observation, palpation, range of motion assessment, and manual muscle, neurovascular and laxity testing to objectively rule out possible injuries and arrive at an appropriate working diagnosis.
    Four hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 501 .
  
  • ATTR 555 - Pathology and Assessment


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Integrates the topics of on-field and clinical assessment in acute care in a problem-based learning format. Students are assessed on these topics during clinical rotation assignments through clinical proficiency assessment.
    Twelve hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 510 , ATTR 520 .
  
  • ATTR 560 - Therapeutic Modalities


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduces the theory and application of therapeutic modalities and physical agents commonly utilized in the athletic training profession. Focus of the materials presented includes the selection, indications, contraindications and appropriate parameter selection.
    Four hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 505 .
  
  • ATTR 570 - Therapeutic Exercise


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Provides the programs, theories and concepts vital in conditioning, reconditioning and injury rehabilitation. Gain an understanding of trauma and the healing process and how these affect decisions made in the initiation and progression of a rehabilitation program.
    Four hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 505 .
  
  • ATTR 600 - Comprehensive Approach to Health


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    General medical conditions and diseases in physically active individuals are introduced. These conditions are explored through an interprofessional lens, allowing the opportunity to value a comprehensive approach to patient care. Additionally, demonstrate professional behaviors in a variety of settings while interacting with diverse patient populations. Concepts and practices associated with pharmacology, long-term medication plans, and the governing regulations relevant to the dispensing and administering of medications are addressed.
    Seven and a half hours lecture and four hours practicum per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 510 .
  
  • ATTR 605 - Therapeutic Interventions


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Integrates the topics of therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation and reconditioning in a case-based learning format. Students are assessed on these topics during clinical rotation assignments through clinical proficiency assessment.
    Twelve hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 560 , ATTR 570 .
  
  • ATTR 610 - Research Methods for Clinical Practice


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Provides information regarding basic concepts of and methods for conducting quality research. Apply basic statistical procedures using statistical analysis software. Introduces the concept of evidence-based practice to develop critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in future health care providers. By utilizing a systematic approach to ask and answer clinically relevant questions, develop strategies for optimizing patient care.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 555 .
  
  • ATTR 620 - Health Care Administration


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Examines the various issues, policies and procedures involved with the administration of a health care facility. An intensive study is made of facility organization and design, legal liability, personnel management, equipment maintenance, and budgeting, record keeping, health care services, counseling and public relations.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 555 .
  
  • ATTR 655 - Administration and Professional Development


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Integrates the topics of psychosocial referrals, pharmacological interventions, organization and administration in a casebased learning format. Students are assessed on these topics during clinical rotation assignments through clinical proficiency assessment.
    Twelve hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 610 , ATTR 620 .
  
  • ATTR 660 - Applied Research


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Complete a research project either through an original research design, including a data collection process, or in the form of a meta-analysis utilized to answer a clinically relevant question. Complete the task under the supervision of a faculty member. The completed process will result in a scholarly presentation or publication submission.
    Nine hours per week.
    Prerequisites ATTR 610 .

Biology

  
  • BIOL 101 - Fundamentals of Biology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduces students to the principles inherent to life, with a broad overview of the cell, the organism and the community in which living things exist. This Web-enhanced course requires significant online work. Does not satisfy biology major requirements.
    One hour lecture, two hours online and two hours laboratory per week.
    Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
  
  • BIOL 105 - Biology and Society


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduces the non-biology major to the broad principles, fundamental ideas and new discoveries in biology that significantly affect the human being’s present and future existence. Relates the study of biology to the pressing social and cultural issues of today. Does not satisfy requirements within the major.
    Three hours per week.
    Meets General Education IVB.
  
  • BIOL 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the interactions of living organisms and the environment, with an emphasis on human interactions. Environmental science principles, consequences of environmental pollution and resource depletion that lead to environmental degradation are presented. Global environmental challenges, such as global stratospheric ozone depletion and biodiversity loss are examined, along with air and water pollution and population issues. May not be used to satisfy requirements for the environmental health science major.
    Three hours per week.
    Meets General Education IVB.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 110 or ENVH 110
  
  • BIOL 115 - Safety in the Biological, Chemical and Clinical Laboratory


    1 Hour(s) Credit
    Review of laboratory safety. Summary of government laws and regulatory bodies and their effect on lab policy. Illustrations of proper procedures for laboratory hazards. Topics include chemicals, infectious microbes, animals, fire, electrical equipment, radiation, glassware and compressed gases. Training in the use of safety equipment and protective clothing and general first aid.
    One hour per week.
    Cross-Listed With (May Not Receive Credit for Both) MDTC 101  
  
  • BIOL 150 - Environmental Science: Concepts and Methods


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explores global and regional environmental processes and systems, as well as the impact of humans on these systems. Addresses current environmental issues such as climate change, habitat loss and water pollution, emphasizing the role of science in identifying problems and finding solutions. Does not satisfy requirements within the major.
    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
    Cross-Listed With (May Not Receive Credit for Both) GEOG 150  
  
  • BIOL 201 - Introduction to Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to biological molecules, cellular anatomy and cellular function. Build fundamental understanding of molecular core concepts and skills that serve as a foundation for all more advanced coursework in biology. Emphasizes the chemistry of biology, properties of biological molecules, cellular composition, cellular function and diversity, metabolism, and genetics. One of two introductory courses (along with BIOL 202 ) required for biology majors.
    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week
    Meets General Education IVA or IVB
    Pre or Corequisites CHEM 121  
    Recommended Prerequisites/Corequisites MATH 140  or equivalent
  
  • BIOL 202 - Introduction to Biology: Evolution and Ecology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the study of evolution and ecology, providing practice with the core concepts and skills that biologists use to study life. Emphasizes the evolutionary origin of biodiversity, the ecological function of biodiversity, and human impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem function. One of two introductory courses (along with BIOL 201 ) required for biology majors.
    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week
    Meets General Education IVA or IVB
    Recommended Prerequisites/Corequisites MATH 140  or equivalent
  
  • BIOL 205 - Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Intended for health education and physical education majors, emphasizes the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Does not satisfy requirements within the biology major.
    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
    Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
  
  • BIOL 210 - Biology: Concepts and Methods


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the study of biology, focusing on how biologists know things and study the world of life, with emphases on cell biology, genetics, ecology and evolution. May not be used to satisfy requirements within the biology major.
    Four hours lecture/laboratory, two hours online per week.
    Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 210 and BIOL 201 /BIOL 202  
  
  • BIOL 211 - Microbiology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Fundamental course in the study of microorganisms and their activity, with emphasis on bacteria.
    Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week.
    Meets General Education IVB (Prior to 2008: IIIB).
    Prerequisites BIOL 101  or BIOL 201  or BIOL 210  or BIOL 215 .
  
  • BIOL 212 - Introduction to Plant Biology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Fundamental course exploring the diversity of plant life from an evolutionary perspective, the unique strategies that enable plants to grow, survive and reproduce in different environments, and the interactions between plants and other organisms. Designed for biology majors and other science students.
    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
    Meets General Education IVB
    Prerequisites BIOL 201  or BIOL 202  or BIOL 210  
 

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