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ACC 2101 - Accounting I 3 cr
This course examines the role that accounting information plays in decision-making and the importance of income, cash flows, and financial position to organizations. Issues are considered from a variety of users’ viewpoints. Included in the course will be (1) a focus on analytic and problem-solving skills, (2) technological and communication skill development, and (3) an awareness of ethical and public policy issues.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are required.
Materials charge $20.
Fall
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ACC 2102 - Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis 3 cr
Understanding how to obtain useful information from financial statements is essential in today's business environment in order to assess efficiency of operations and risk of investment. This course uses a three-pronged approach to introduce students to financial statement analysis by assessing: (1) the environment in which the business operates (2) the business strategies utilized by the firm to compete within its industry, and (3) the accounting principles and policies utilized by the organization in the preparation of its financial statements. Students learn how to research an organization and its industry as well as the computation and interpretation of financial ratios. The premise of this course is that the student learns financial statement analysis most effectively by performing analysis on actual companies.
Competency in using Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
Prerequisite: ACC 2101 .
Materials charge $20.
Spring
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ACC 3010 - Accounting for Management Decisions 3 cr
This course examines the use of accounting information to enhance decision-making and control of for-profit, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations. The major topics in this course include the use of accounting in making alternative choice decisions, the development and use of product cost information, as well as the creation of operating and capital budgets.
Prerequisite: ACC 2102 .
Fee $20
Every Semester
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ACC 3211 - Corporate Financial Reporting I 3 cr
This is the first course in a three-course sequence that provides an in-depth study of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) necessary to prepare and comprehend corporate financial reports. The course focuses on the accounting cycle, the conceptual framework, and financial statement preparation. Students are required to perform accounting research, utilize Excel as a problem-solving tool, and utilize Word as a communication tool. U.S. GAAP is emphasized but international GAAP is also considered.
Prerequisite: ACC 2102 .
Fall
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ACC 3212 - Corporate Financial Reporting II 3 cr
This is the second course in a three-course sequence that provides an in-depth study of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) necessary to prepare and comprehend corporate financial reports. This course focuses on recording and reporting issues involving assets, liability, and equity accounts. Students are required to perform accounting research, utilize Excel as a problem-solving tool, and utilize Word as a communication tool. U.S. GAAP is emphasized but international GAAP is also considered.
Prerequisite: ACC 3211 .
Spring
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ACC 3810 - Internship in Accounting 1-12 cr
Students must meet with their Accounting, Business, or Computer Information Systems advisor to initiate the internship process. The Business Administration internship contract will be started at the initial meeting and completed through subsequent meetings with the advisor. In addition, students must register for the internship prior to starting the internship; and a signed internship contract is required for registration.
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ACC 4010 - Accounting Information Systems 3 cr
This course will analyze the development, maintenance, and control of the accounting system. It will focus on manual and/or computer-based systems.
Prerequisite: ACC 3212 .
Fall
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ACC 4041 - Income Tax I 3 cr
This course focuses on the concepts and logic that form the foundation of federal income tax law. Current tax law is examined in the context of these concepts. Various taxable entities are considered but the primary focus is on the individual and small business. Full coverage of federal income tax law requires that tax return preparation and tax law research also be included.
Prerequisite: ACC 3212
Co-requisite: ACC 4041L .
Materials charge $20.
Spring
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ACC 4041L - Individual Tax Preparation 1 cr
This course is designed to provide students with real-world experience in income tax preparation. Students will be required to complete the Internal Revenue Service's VITA/TCE Curriculum and obtain IRS certification to participate in the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Students will volunteer for a minimum of thirty-three hours per semester (approximately three hours per week) at either a VITA or TCE site for the period the site is open.
Prerequisite: ACC 4041 Concurrently.
Spring
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ACC 4050 - Auditing and Assurance Services 3 cr
Auditing introduces principles and procedures of gathering evidence in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in order to form an opinion on the “fairness of presentation” of financial statements. The role of risk assessment in the audit environment and the nature of attestation and assurance services are examined.
Prerequisite: ACC 4010 .
Spring
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ACC 4213 - Corporate Financial Reporting III 3 cr
This is the third course in a three-course sequence that provides an in-depth study of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) necessary to prepare and comprehend corporate financial reports. This course focuses on recording and reporting issues involving leases, income taxes, debt, equity, and compensation. Students are required to perform accounting research, utilize Excel as a problem-solving tool, and utilize Word as a communication tool. U.S. GAAP is emphasized but international GAAP is also considered.
Prerequisite: ACC 3212 .
Fall
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ACC 4810 - Internship in Accounting 1-12 cr
Students must meet with their Accounting, Business, or Computer Information Systems advisor to initiate the internship process. The Business Administration internship contract will be started at the initial meeting and completed through subsequent meetings with the advisor. In addition, students must register for the internship prior to starting the internship; and a signed internship contract is required for registration.
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AHS 1010 - Contemporary Health Issues 3 cr
Exploration of the aspects of life that have a great impact on your health, in order to develop the decision making skills needed to make intelligent, informed health care choices throughout life.
Fall
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AHS 1060 - Introduction to the Athletic Training Profession 2 cr
This introductory course investigates the educational and professional requirements necessary to become a Certified Athletic Trainer. Topics of discussion will include the history and structure of the National Athletic Trainers Association, requirements to sit for the Board of Certification examination, Castleton State College Athletic Training Education Program requirements, Castleton athletic training room duties and responsibilities, and the role of the athletic training professional in the sports medicine setting. The course also includes the use of basic therapeutic modalities and a practical study of the application of athletic taping and wrapping techniques.
Fall
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AHS 1070 - Basic Athletic Training 3 cr
An investigation into the prevention, subsequent treatment and management of common orthopedic injuries. The course includes basic anatomy, use of therapeutic modalities, and principles of athletic conditioning. A practical study of applying athletic tape and wraps is included.
Prerequisite: BIO 2011 or presently enrolled.
Lab fee $30.
Every Semester
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AHS 2030 - Drug and Alcohol Curriculum 3 cr
This course will examine the issues of alcohol and drug education and will explore various curriculum models and teaching strategies. Integrating into subject areas and implementation in school systems will be discussed.
Prerequisite: HED 2310 or permission of instructor.
Fall
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AHS 2120 - Wellness for Life 3 cr
This course investigates the components involved in developing a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on the physical nature of wellness. Attention is principally devoted to the components of fitness to include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. In addition, an overview of dietary practices and nutrition, protecting oneself from disease including coronary heart disease, cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS and making responsible decisions regarding controlled substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs will be covered.
Every semester
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AHS 2150 - Designs for Fitness 3 cr
This course investigates the basic components of fitness. Topics include: fitness assessment testing, individualized exercise prescriptions, team conditioning programs, risk factor analysis and chronic disease prevention, behavior modification, nutrition and weight control, body composition analysis, hydration and heat illness prevention, physiological effects of training and overtraining.
Every semester
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AHS 2151 - Evaluation and Management of Injuries to the Lower Extremity 3 cr
An investigation into the anatomy, injury mechanism, evaluation and management of orthopedic injuries to the lower extremity. The student will learn the cognitive and psycho motor process involved in both on field and clinical evaluations of sport related injuries. Advanced management procedures will be included.
Prerequisite: AHS 2160 .
Fall
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AHS 2152 - Evaluation and Management of Injuries to the Upper Extremity 3 cr
An investigation into the anatomy, injury mechanism, evaluation and management of orthopedic injuries to the upper extremity. The student will learn the cognitive and psycho motor processes involved in both on field and clinical evaluations of sport related injuries. Advanced management procedures will be included.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing (accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program), or permission of instructor.
Spring
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AHS 2157 - Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Injuries 3 cr
This course investigates the planning and implementation of a comprehensive rehabilitation program for injuries/illnesses sustained by the competitive athlete. Topics include determination of therapeutic goals and objectives, methods of recording rehabilitation progress and the theory and principles associated with the use of specific therapeutic exercise techniques to include manual muscle testing, PNF, aquatic exercise and joint mobilization. Included is a study of recent surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols following surgery.
Prerequisite: AHS 2151 or AHS 2160 , or permission of the instructor.
Spring
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AHS 2160 - Anatomical Aspects of Sports Medicine 3 cr
This course will investigate the structure and function of the gross anatomy involved in athletic injuries and sports medicine. Topics include: joint structure and biomechanics, tissues, articulations, supportive and connective tissue arrangement, skeletal and neurological systems.
Prerequisite: BIO 2011 .
Spring
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AHS 2170 - Strength Training Principles 2 cr
Strength Training Principles is a course designed to develop the student’s knowledge in the techniques and theories of strength training. Focus will be on proper lifting technique and safety. Secondary attention will be devoted to designing strength-training programs. This is an activity class and participation is mandatory.
Every semester
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AHS 2810 - Internship in Health Science 1-3 cr
See Internships . Signed contract is required at time of registration.
BS.HLT majors only.
Every semester
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AHS 2821 - Athletic Training Clinical I 2 cr
This course enables the student to work one-on-one with an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) in order to demonstrate proficiency in various athletic training skills. These skills have been learned and practiced in prior coursework. When demonstrating a clinical proficiency, the student must analyze a problem, consider the facts at hand, and make decisions about the appropriate course of action. In this clinical course the student will be responsible for demonstrating proficiency in lower extremity evaluations and emergency care of the injured athlete. In addition, the student will complete a field experience assignment and participate in an on-line journal forum to meet the requirements of this course.
Prerequisite: AHS 2151 and PED 2160 .
Spring
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AHS 2840 - Practicum in Athletic Training 2 cr
This course will focus on the topics of selection and fitting of protective equipment, recognition and management of environmental injuries and illnesses, and psychosocial intervention and referral in athletics training. Students will also attend the annual athletic training preseason camp, and complete a practical field experience in an athletic training clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Students must be formally accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program
Lab fee $30.
Fall
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AHS 3030 - Therapeutic Modalities 3 cr
This course follows a lecture/lab format combining the theoretical with hands-on experience of applying therapeutic modalities (ice, heat, electronic stimulation, ultrasound, intermittent compression, etc.) as it relates to orthopedic and related injuries. A study of inflammation, pain theories and tissue healing is included.
Prerequisite: AHS 2151 , AHS 2152 or permission of instructor.
Fall
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AHS 3090 - Introduction to Alternative/Complementary Medicine 3 cr
The purpose of this course is to introduce the learner to the theory and practice of the most widely used complementary and alternative therapies. Such as, but not limited to: “alternative” medical systems, mind/body treatment approaches, bodywork, and dietary supplements. This course will focus on informing the participants and future practitioners [which may include all appropriate majors] about these systems, treatment approaches/therapies, and supplementation methods, thus empowering participants to include these options, where appropriate, into the decision making process related to attaining and maintaining high level wellness for themselves and their future clients.
Periodically
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AHS 3120 - Kinesiology 3 cr
This course is designed to present information concerning the study of human movement. The primary emphasis is on the investigation of the mechanics of movement in order to provide the student with an ability to analyze and correct physical skills and movement patterns. In addition, laboratory sessions are designed to enhance the understanding of the topics covered in lecture.
Prerequisite: BIO 2012 .
Every semester
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AHS 3140 - Administration of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Programs 3 cr
This course investigates the planning, coordination and supervision of all administrative components of an athletic training and sports medicine program. Topics to be considered include basic legal concepts in sports medicine, medical/allied health care personnel and referral procedures, safety standards and policies, basic record and forms pertaining to the management of athletic injuries, computer application in sports medicine, drug testing and screening, budget preparation and financial management, athletic training room management, personnel management, ethical and public relations.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing (accepted into the Athletic Training Program).
Fall, odd years
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AHS 3150 - Physiology of Exercise 4 cr
(Cross listed with BIO 3151 .)
An examination of the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise. Muscle, renal, endocrine and environmental physiology, energy metabolism, and cardiovascular function in response to exercise training will be emphasized and applied to laboratory activities.
Prerequisite: BIO 2011 and BIO 2012 .
Fee $40.
Every semester
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AHS 3811 - Evaluation and Management of Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Trunk 2 cr
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the evaluation and management of injuries to the head, neck, and trunk. The student will demonstrate proficiency in various cognitive and psychomotor skills that an entry-level athletic trainer must possess in order to evaluate injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity and to determine proper care, referring the client to other health care providers when appropriate.
Prerequisite: AHS 2151 or AHS 2152 , or permissions of instructor.
Spring
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AHS 3813 - Pharmacology and General Medical Conditions 2 cr
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and values that the entry-level athletic trainer must possess in pharmacologic applications relevant to the treatment of injuries to and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity. In addition, the student will learn to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity.
Prerequisite: AHS 3030 or AHS 2157 , or permission of instructor.
Fall
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AHS 3822 - Athletic Training Clinical II 2 cr
This course enables the student to work one-on-one with a Preceptor in order to demonstrate proficiency in various athletic training skills. These skills have been learned and practiced in prior coursework. In this clinical course the student will be responsible for demonstrating proficiency in the comprehensive clinical examination and management of patients with upper extremity injuries. The student will create and implement therapeutic interventions for upper and lower extremity injuries. In addition, the student will attend the annual athletic training preseason camp, complete a field experience assignment, participate in an on-line journal forum, and pass the Level II Program Competency Exam.
Prerequisite: AHS 2152 and AHS 2157 .
Course fee $30
Fall
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AHS 3823 - Athletic Training Clinical III 2 cr
This course enables the student to work one-on-one with a n Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) in order to demonstrate proficiency in various athletic training skills. These skills have been learned and practiced in prior coursework. When demonstrating a clinical proficiency, the student must analyze a problem, consider the facts at hand, and make decisions about the appropriate course of action. In this clinical course the student will be responsible for demonstrating proficiency in therapeutic modalities and psycho-social aspects of physical activity. In addition, the student will complete a field experience assignment and participate in an on-line journal forum to meet the requirements of this course.
Prerequisite: AHS 3030 and PED 2120 .
Spring
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AHS 4152 - Pathophysiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 cr
This course concentrates on the pathophysiology of selected diseases and the role of exercise. The diseases covered include cardiac, pulmonary, immune, metabolic, neuromuscular, and renal diseases. This information is important for those students who have an interest in clinical exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: AHS 3150 /BIO 3151 .
Fall, odd years
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AHS 4160 - ECG, Graded Exercise Testing and Prescription 4 cr
This course is designed as a practical study of current fitness testing protocols which are used in clinical and fitness settings. Emphasis is placed on the preparation, administration, and evaluation of fitness assessment and exercise prescription based on the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine. The laboratory component includes experience in the measurement and analysis of blood pressure, body composition, blood lactate and hemoglobin, oxygen consumption, and resting/exercise electrocardiography.
Lecture and lab.
Restrictions: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Health Science Majors Only.
Prerequisite: AHS 3150
fee $40
Spring
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AHS 4170 - Performance Enhancing Substances 3 cr
This course focuses on the use, both historical and present day, of various substances to improve athletic performance. In addition, substances utilized to enhance adaptations to exercise will be investigated. Focus will be given to both illegal and legal drugs, legal substances that are prohibited by organizations such as NCAA and WADA, and those substances that are both legal and allowed by the various athletic governing bodies.
Prerequisite: AHS 3150
Fall, even years.
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AHS 4220 - Scientific Foundations of Strength and Conditioning I 3 cr
This is the first part of a two course sequence. The content of the fall semester course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive review of muscle and cardiovascular physiology, biochemistry, and endocrinology related to the principles of strength training and conditioning. This course will also assist those students who desire to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning (CSCS) exam.
Prerequisite: AHS 2170 , AHS 3150 .
Fall
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AHS 4221 - Scientific Foundations of Strength and Conditioning II 3 cr
This is a continuation of AHS 4220. Emphasis will be placed on sport analysis, program design, and facility management. The final weeks of this course will be spent reviewing and preparing students to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning (CSCS) exam.
Prerequisite: AHS 4220
Spring
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AHS 4260 - Nutrient Metabolism and Athletic Performance 3 cr
The course focuses on the mechanisms of energy production and expenditure involved in cellular metabolism with a special emphasis on carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. Relationships between optimal nutrition and sports and exercise, thermoregulation and fluid balance, and ergogenic aids on physical performance will be covered.
Prerequisite: AHS 3150 , CHE 1041
Spring
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AHS 4620 - Senior Seminar in Athletic Training 2 cr
This final culminating course will prepare senior students in the athletic training education program for the BOC examination. Resume writing, public speaking and other professional preparation activities will be included.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the Athletic Training Education Program.
Lab Fee $30.
Fall
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AHS 4824 - Athletic Training Clinical IV 2 cr
This course enables the student to work one-on-one with a Preceptor in order to demonstrate proficiency in various athletic training clinical integration skills. These skills have been learned and practiced in prior coursework. In this clinical course the student will be responsible for demonstrating proficiency in design, implementation, evaluation, and modification of exercise and wellness programs. Proficiency in the evaluation and management of injuries to the head, neck and trunck will be assessed. In addition, the student will attend the annual athletic traing preseason camp, complete a field experience exercise assignment and participate in an on-line journal forum.
Prerequisite: AHS 1010 , AHS 2170 , AHS 3811 , and PED 4020 , or permission of instructor.
$30 fee
Fall
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AHS 4825 - Athletic Training Clinical V 2 cr
This course enables the student to work one-on-one with an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) in order to demonstrate proficiency in various athletic training skills. These skills have been learned and practiced in prior coursework. When demonstrating a clinical proficiency, the student must analyze a problem, consider the facts at hand, and make decisions about the appropriate course of action. In this clinical course the student will be responsible for demonstrating proficiency in the use of standard protective equipment to prevent or minimize athletic injuries, evaluation and management of environmental illnesses, and recognition and treatment of common general medical conditions. During this clinical, the student will demonstrate proper utilization of patient files. In addition, the student will complete a field experience assignment and participate in an on-line journal discussion board to meet the requirements of this course.
Prerequisite: AHS 3140 and AHS 3813 or permission of instructor.
Fee $30.
Spring
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AHS 4830 - Internship In Exercise Science 1-12 cr
See section on internships . Signed contract is required at time of registration.
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AHS 4910 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with a faculty member. A written proposal must be approved by the instructor and the department chair prior to registration.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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AHS 4912 - Senior Research In Exercise Science 3 cr
This course is designed to complete the research process initiated in PED 4910 - Senior Thesis . Senior Research in Exercise Science will provide undergraduate students an opportunity to learn to do research under the close guidance of a faculty member. Students will further expand their proposal by developing informed consent and medical history forms, obtain Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, collect data, perform statistical analysis, and write the discussion and conclusion of the research project. Students will be responsible for presenting their research orally and potentially prepare an abstract/paper for publication.
Prerequisite: PED 4910 and permission of instructor, Periodically.
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Anthropology Other relevant courses may be found under Sociology. |
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ANT 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr
An analysis of the origin and bases of culture. Its major components: cultural variation, cultural evolution, and cultural adaptation. Analysis of selected cultures as case studies.
Every semester
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ANT 2210 - Anthropology and the Environment 3 cr
This course explores the interface between culture and the natural environment from a cultural ecological perspective. Through cross-cultural comparisons, with an emphasis on the contrasts between small-scale and large-scale societies, it examines human relationships with nature. Particular attention is given to the effects subsistence practices, economics, politics, and globalization have on a culture’s changing attitudes about and behaviors toward the environment.
Prerequisite: SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology , or ANT 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology , or by consent of the instructor.
Periodically
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ANT 2710 - Selected Topics in Anthropology 3 cr
Specialized study in Anthropology with specific topics to be announced prior to each semester. Course offerings will be determined by student demand and faculty availability. Specific topics may include: ethnomusicology, indigenous Americans, culture area studies, archaeology, ethnography, and anthropology theory.
Prerequisite: ANT 1010 .
Periodically
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ANT 3210 - Anthropology of Food 3 cr
The relationship between food, culture, and society, and its role in historical and contemporary cultures is now recognized as a serious field of research and scholarship, especially in anthropology and related fields. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, including culinary history, archeology, economics, diet and nutritional studies, as well as cooking demonstrations, guest cooks, and dining, the course will examine the function and meaning of food and cuisine as a way to understand cultural invention and identity, social organization, conflict, and social change.
Prerequisite: ANT 1010 , SOC 1010 , or consent of the instructor.
Lab Fee $50.
Periodically
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ANT 4910 - Independent Study 3 cr
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ARA 1011 - Arabic I 3 cr
This course is a basic introduction to all aspects of the Arabic language through a comprehensive and integrated method. The focus is on language proficiency in all areas of the language including speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces students to aspects of Arabic culture and everyday life in the Middle East.
Every semester
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ARA 1012 - Arabic II 3 cr
This is a continuation of Arabic I. The emphasis is on speaking and writing for self-expression with continued study of the basic grammatical structures. Proficiency remains the focus through readings and conversations in the language. Students develop skill in the use of the Arabic dictionary.
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Art History Other relevant courses may be found under Art. |
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ARH 1010 - Introduction to the History of Art 3 cr
Introduction to principles of aesthetics in art through a chronological study of painting, sculpture, and architecture; prehistoric to the present.
Every semester
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ARH 1020 - Critical Periods of Western Art 3 cr
A discussion of major issues concerning artists from antiquity to the present.
Spring
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ARH 2011 - Survey of Western Art I 3 cr
History of Western Art as expressed through architecture, sculpture and painting; Prehistoric to Renaissance art.
Every Semester
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ARH 2012 - Survey of Western Art II 3 cr
History of Western Art as expressed through architecture, sculpture and painting; Renaissance to the present.
Prerequisite: ARH 2011 if possible.
Spring
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ARH 2030 - History of Architecture 3 cr
History of world architecture from the 5th century B.C. to the present.
Periodically
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ARH 2710 - Special Topics in Art History 3 cr
Courses may be offered from time to time presenting particular areas for consideration on an advanced level. Topics may include art historical issues of areas of interest not included in our regular course offerings. Lecture or seminar format.
As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit.
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ARH 2910 - Independent Study in Art History 3
Available by arrangement with any art faculty. A written proposal must be approved by the instructor and the department chair prior to registration.
This course is repeatable once for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, signed contract required.
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ARH 3010 - Classical Art: Greece and Rome 3 cr
History of Ancient Greek and Roman architecture, sculpture and painting.
Periodically
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ARH 3030 - Italian Renaissance Art 3 cr
History of architecture, sculpture, and painting in Italy from ca. 1200 to ca. 1600.
Periodically
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ARH 3040 - The Art of Medieval Europe 3 cr
History of European art and architecture from the fall of Rome through the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
Periodically
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ARH 3050 - American Art 3 cr
History of American art from the Colonial period to 1913.
Fall, even years
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ARH 3051 - History of Nineteenth Century Art 3 cr
Western painting and sculpture from the late eighteenth century and Neoclassical period to 1900.
Spring, odd years
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ARH 3052 - History of Twentieth Century Art 3 cr
European and American painting and sculpture from 1900 to 1945.
Periodically
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ARH 3070 - Art Since 1945 3 cr
History of European and American painting and sculpture from 1945 to the present.
Periodically
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ARH 3910 - Independent Study in Art History 3
Available by arrangement with any art faculty. A written proposal must be approved by the instructor and the department chair prior to registration.
This course is repeatable once for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, signed contract.
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ARH 4850 - Capstone Presentation 1 cr
Seniors who choose to major in Art History are required to make a 50 minute public presentation based on their immediate and advanced work in art history. The topic should be approved by their advisor. Presentations will be evaluated by the art faculty.
Prerequisite: Complete Art History requirements.
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ARH 4910 - Independent Study in Art History 3
Available by arrangement with any art faculty. A written proposal must be approved by the instructor and the department chair prior to registration.
This course is repeatable once for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, signed contract required.
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ART 1011 - Drawing I 3 cr
An investigation of drawing media and techniques with emphasis on rendering from empirical observation. Proportion, anatomy, volume structure and perspective may be investigated. Experience in drawing the human figure and still life.
A studio fee may be required.
Every semester
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ART 1020 - Introduction to Studio Arts 3 cr
A studio course designed to introduce the concepts, motivations and theory of making art. Experimentation with various media in the studio environment. Consideration of conceptual and linguistic processes that affect perception.
A studio fee may be required.
Every semester
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ART 1030 - Composition and Concepts 3 cr
An intensive investigation of visual form and meaning in art. Emphasis is on development of strong perceptual and conceptual bases for further study in art.
A studio fee may be required.
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ART 1230 - Introduction to Computing in the Arts and Humanities 3 cr
(Also listed as COM 1230 )
This course will provide a systematic introduction to the use of computing in the arts and humanities including file management, word processing, electronic mail, the use of the world wide web for research and publication, and basic image editing, web design and page layout. This course fulfills the Gen Ed computing requirement.
Lab fee: $15.
Every semester
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ART 1410 - Digital Photography I 3
(Also listed as COM 1410)
The student will explore the mechanical and electronic aspects of digital photography, as well as developing some of the basic tools of image manipulation. Instruction will include the aesthetics of digital images.
Prerequisite: Digital camera is required.
Studio fee may be required.
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ART 1610 - History of Photography 3
This course is a survey of the medium of photography from its inception in the early 19th century to the present day. Historical developments, aesthetics, theoretical approaches to the medium and the role of photography in art and culture will be addressed.
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ART 1620 - History of Graphic Design 3
This course will focus on the evolution of graphic design and its relationship and influence in and on our culture. It covers early history, the origins of printmaking and typography, and how present technology is changing the face of graphic design.
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ART 2012 - Drawing II 3 cr
A studio course emphasizing perceptual and conceptual processes in drawing. Analysis and composition based on observation of natural form, man-made form and the figure. Students may take a second semester for credit.
Prerequisite: ART 1011 or consent of instructor.
May have studio fees.
Every semester
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ART 2040 - Typographic Design 3 cr
This class will focus on type and the basic letterform in relation to design. Students will study: letterforms, structure, type families and characteristics, terms and classifications, as well as the evolution of type. Projects will allow students to explore the conceptual thought process needed for expressive typography.
Prerequisite: ART 2221 /COM 2221 .
A studio fee may be required.
Periodically
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ART 2130 - Experimental Video 3 cr
(Also listed as COM 2130 )
Students explore video as an artistic medium through group projects, production and critique of individual projects, and viewing and analysis of the work of current video artists. Emphasis is on developing methods to present artistic concepts coherently. Students are encouraged to experiment with modes of narrative, camera and editing techniques and forms of presentation.
May have studio fees.
Periodically
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ART 2211 - Painting I 3 cr
Beginning strategies for painting in oils or acrylic. Emphasis is on process and investigation of various spatial structures in both representational and nonrepresentational modes. Material and historical concerns are integral parts of this directed investigation. Goals are the development of a formal vocabulary, visual sensitivity and manipulative skills. Recommended for non-majors.
A studio fee may be required.
Every semester
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ART 2212 - Painting II 3 cr
Theory and practice of painting. Studio experience, critiques and historical reference provide a visual and conceptual basis for further investigation in painting. Students may take a second semester for credit.
Prerequisite: ART 1030 or ART 2211 or consent of instructor.
May have Studio fees.
Every semester
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ART 2221 - Graphic Design I 3 cr
(Also listed as COM 2221 )
This course will introduce students to the basic principles, language, and practice of graphic design and teach them how to apply concepts through visual problem solving and communication. Students will also learn the process of design: research, ideation, iteration, implementation, and critique.
Prerequisite: ART 2510 or consent of the instructor.
Studio Fee $20.
Every semester
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ART 2222 - Graphic Design II 3 cr
(also listed as COM 2222 )
This course continues the exporation and application of graphic design, typographic principles, and type/image integration through the conceptualization, creation, and refinement of projects of increasing complexity. Emphasis will be placed on the development of strong concepts and production processes.
Prerequisite: ART 2221 /COM 2221 .
A studio fee may be required.
Spring
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ART 2251 - Sculpture I 3 cr
Instruction in the theoretical and practical observation of form, space and its dimensional concepts. Abstract interpretation and working directly from the model.
A studio fee may be required.
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ART 2252 - Sculpture II 3 cr
Further instruction in the principles of sculptural form using a variety of materials and techniques.
Prerequisite: ART 2251 or consent of instructor.
A studio fee may be required.
Every semester
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ART 2261 - Introduction to Professional Studio Arts 3 cr
A studio/critique course for those seriously involved in any visual art medium. Goals of the course are the development of visual, verbal and conceptual skills necessary for long-range involvement in art. Students may take a second semester for credit.
Prerequisite: Elective for art majors only, sophomore status.
Every semester
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ART 2301 - Photography I 3 cr
An introductory studio course exploring camera techniques, film exposure and black and white darkroom procedures. Emphasis is on photography as an art form and the potential of the medium as a vehicle for personal visual expression. Historical, cultural and aesthetic contexts will be considered. Students must furnish (or have regular access to) their own inexpensive adjustable camera and supplies. Field trips may be included.
A studio fee may be required.
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ART 2302 - Photography II 3 cr
This course is designed for the intermediate student working in film-based black and white photography, digital photography, or both. Prior knowledge of the digital camera and Photoshop are assumed for students who wish to work digitally. Technical control and artistic expression are emphasized as students develop their visual perception and awareness of photographic possibilities. Topics covered may include digital scanning and printing, studio lighting, introduction to medium- and large-format cameras and introduction to alternative processes. A 35mm camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed or a digital camera (preferably a DSLR) is required for the course. Film and paper are not covered by the lab fee.
Prerequisite: ART 2301 or consent of instructor.
May have studio fees.
Spring
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ART 2311 - Printmaking I 3 cr
An introduction to relief printing and intaglio processes. Emphasis is on experimentation and exploration of the print as a vehicle of artistic expression. The relationship of printmaking to developing ideas for painting and sculpture is considered.
May have studio fees.
Every semester
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ART 2312 - Printmaking II 3 cr
Relief, intaglio, monotype, and experimental processes may be explored. Drypoint, engraving, etching and aquatint may be addressed. Emphasis is on conception as well as technique.
Prerequisite: ART 2311 or consent of instructor.
May have studio fees.
Every semester
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ART 2420 - Introduction to Art Education 3 cr
This course provides students with an introduction to teaching art in K-12 school settings. Students will investigate individual and social development, curriculum planning, historical and theoretical issues in art education, as well as instructional and assessment strategies relating to state and national standards. The class will include lecture, discussions, and hands-on activities in a variety of media.
Fall, odd years
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ART 2510 - Graphic Arts Production 3 cr
(Also listed as )
An introduction to graphic production using industry standard illustration, photo manipulation and compositing, Web authoring and page layout software. The goal of the class is to obtain basic competence in these applications. Topics covered include vector illustration, image acquisition, color theory, resolution image editing, color correction, IP addresses, types of websites, page creation, linking, CSS, and layout design.
Prerequisite: /
Studio fee may be required.
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ART 2710 - Special Topics 3 cr
Courses may be offered from time to time presenting particular areas for consideration on an advanced level. Topics may include recent art criticism, art historical issues and philosophical and aesthetic concerns of the artist in the studio.
Lecture, seminar.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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ART 2910 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Available by arrangement with any art faculty member. A written proposal must be approved by the instructor and the department chair prior to registration.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Every semester
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ART 3011 - Drawing III 3 cr
Advanced theory and practice of drawing. Examination of ideas and techniques in all drawing media through studio, lecture, critique. Focus is on individual development. Students may take a second semester for credit.
Prerequisite: ART 2012 or consent of instructor.
May have studio fees.
Every semester
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ART 3110 - Children’s Book Illustration 3 cr
This course deals with the development of narrative imagery, pictorial illusion and space, and their combined potential for communication. Emphasis will be placed on children’s book illustration and on approaches to problem-solving and self-expression through a variety of materials and techniques. The history of illustration will be addressed and major trends and artists will be considered.
A studio fee may be required.
Periodically
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ART 3113 - Painting III 3 cr
A studio course emphasizing the development of intellectual and technical facility through research and experimentation in painting. Objectives of the course include developing a working process to build personal imagery and relating that imagery to historical, formal and technical ideas. Students are encouraged to investigate contemporary thought in art, literature, philosophy, science and other fields. Students may take a second semester for credit.
Prerequisite: ART 2212 or consent of instructor.
May have studio fees.
Every semester
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