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ARH 369 - Arts of Asia Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ARH 125, 150; or Permission of instructor
The contextual study of the arts of India, China, Japan and Southern Asia. This course concentrates on selected case studies, monuments, or schools of art, that together form an overview of the major currents of Asian art and culture.
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ARH 371 - Fragmenting Culture:Out of Africa Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Pre-reqs: ARH 125, 150, and 200
Explores the transformation of the cultures of Africans who migrated from their ancestral homes. Students learn about the cultural impact of the Middle Passage. The legacy of this tragedy for contemporary African and Western cultures is also discussed. Students focus on art and craft history, performance art history, media studies, and textile and design studies in order to explore the visual and performance cultures of the descendants of African peoples living in the United States, Brazil, Cape Verde, Azores, the Caribbean, Portugal, and Hispanic America.
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ARH 372 - The Visual Culture of Disaster Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ARH 200
A study of the visual imagery of disaster. This class will consider the role photography, film, painting and sculpture have played in the experience of modern disasters such as the French Commune, the Civil War, WWI, the Holocaust, Hiroshima and 9/11.
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ARH 373 - Theory of Photography Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ARH 200
An introduction to the theory of photography. This course considers the way in which the photograph’s status as an art object, its “automatic” quality and stillness contribute to the medium’s relation to power, memory and identity.
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ARH 374 - Iranian Cinema Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: ARH 200
Iranian cinema (1979-present) and its essential role in fostering sociopolitical consciousness. Discussing film in Iran will also address the protracted debates about the nature of aesthetics and modern artistic productions that have animated Iranian artistic and intellectual thought since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The course will emphasize both the thematic and historical content of films as well as issues of film-making technique in general.
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ARH 375 - Exhibiting Culture Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ARH 103 or 150
Exploration of how a museum represents sets of ideas and ideals of specific culture. The course provides a historical and theoretical overview of museums and their exhibitions.
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ARH 376 - Film and Media Studies: Theory and Methods Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ARH 150, 200
An introduction to the theories and concepts of contemporary Media Studies. Through a series of thematic inquiries, which include globalization, reproduction and the newfound mobility of media, this course considers the social, political and artistic significance of recent transformations in media.
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ARH 380 - Feminist Perspectives on Art History Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: ARH 101 or 200, 102 or 125 or WMS 101
Analyzes the feminist critique of the history of art. This course will review recent critiques of both art and culture through an investigation of the production and evaluation of art and the role of the artist in Western and non-Western cultures. Also offered as WMS 380. Cross-listed with WGS 380
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ARH 390 - Special Topics in Art History Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ARH 200
A critical analysis of selected topics in art history which are not otherwise offered in catalogue listings. May be repeated with change of content.
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ARH 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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ARH 411 - Art & Engagement: Internship Credits 3
Other / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre Req: JR Standing 2.0 GPA Permission of Instructor
Learning through engagement with activities and communities that differ from those known best by students. Through internships workplace settings in which students apply the knowledge they have gained in the classroom. A structured reflective paper that meets the learning objectives of the course is required. If the workplace is a 501.c.3 organization, this course qualifies for service learning credit.
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ARH 412 - Art & Engagement: Study Abroad Credits 3
Other / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre Req: JR Standing 2.0 GPA Permission of Instructor
Learning through engagement with activities and communities that differ from those known best by students. Through programmatic learning in foreign settings students are asked to apply the knowledge that they gained at the university in new contexts. A structured reflective paper that meets the learning objectives of the course is required.
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ARH 440 - On Museums, Exhibitions and Cultural Politics Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
History of museums, exhibition practices and debates surrounding the nature of the actual and virtual museum. The main goal of the course is to establish the theoretical and historical foundation for students interested in pursuing future professional or academic work in Museum Studies or Curatorial Practices (both traditional and New Media).
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ARH 445 - Senior Seminar Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: ARH 125, 150, 200, and 300 level ARH course
Selected topics in Art History and the theories that underlie interpretation of them. The seminar will require extensive research, the development of pertinent bibliography, and use appropriate art historical methods. Research will be presented in written and oral formats.
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ARH 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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ARH 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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ATR 123 - Styling the Apocalypse Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Exploration of the human hand as an essential tool. In order to discover the potential of scavenged materials, an apocalypse narrative will be presented where students develop basic skills, learning to meet fundamental needs of shelter, clothing, food gathering, water, tool making and community. The exchange of knowledge as it exists in the evolving Craft practices of ceramics, fiber, metals, and wood will be explored.
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ATR 126 - Art,Craft&Popular Object Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Survey of the visual arts and consumer products from the 40s to the 80s. The objects we live with, use and wear reflect the beliefs, attitudes and tastes of the time. This course offers a survey of the development of the pop object, product design and craft media from World War II to the present. An overview of world events, art and architecture, political and social change will be included to provide context and chronology.
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ATR 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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ATR 201 - Wood/Furniture Design I Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Introduction to designing and building woodwork projects. Instruction in the proper use of hand tools and woodworking machinery, joinery techniques, carving, and surface treatments.
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ATR 202 - Wood/Furniture Design II Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-req: ATR 201 and permission of instructor
Advanced designs, construction techniques, and finishing methods.
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ATR 273 - Introduction to Fibers Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Introduction to the primary textile constructions of felting, hand-spinning, knitting, and tapestry. Beginning dyeing includes basic color theory and applied color mixing using fiber reactive and acid dyes. Drawing on the rich resources of world cultural traditions, students explore contemporary adaptations of processes and materials.
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ATR 274 - Introduction to Weaving Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Introduction to cloth construction on the multi-harness floor loom. Studio exploration of pattern, brocade, inlay, and painted warp, referencing historic and cultural influences on contemporary artists and designers.
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ATR 277 - Sewn Constructions Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Fabric construction techniques. This course explores the transformation of fabric from flat plane into three dimensions through the use and modification of commercial patterns. An introduction to draping, surface manipulation, and embellishment forms the conceptual basis for projects which include fashion, accessories and home furnishings.
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ATR 278 - Globally-Inspired and Experimental Repeat Pattern Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Exploration of the methods of developing surface pattern from a wide range of traditional cultures. Innovative translation of these techniques to contemporary applications of repeat pattern design, including fashion and accessories construction.
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ATR 291 - Ceramics I:Handbuilding Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Clay as a material for making art. A variety of hand building and forming techniques will be explored through the context of making objects. Clay, slip, glaze, and various firing methods will be presented.
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ATR 292 - Ceramics II:Wheelthrowing Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
The potter’s wheel as the primary forming tool in making pottery. Utility and function will be the primary intention, using the formed vessel as a means of expression. Clay bodies, slips, glazes, and firing methods will be presented.
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ATR 293 - Jewelry/Metals I Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
The basic properties and characteristics of metal. Projects involve learning to saw, form, fabricate, and finish various metals and will include simple stone settings.
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ATR 294 - Jewelry/Metals II Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 293; or permission of instructor
A more in-depth study of the properties and characteristics of metal through casting, mold making, etching, forging, and sinking shallow forms. Projects using cast forms, multiple elements, simple mechanisms, and functional utensils will be assigned.
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ATR 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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ATR 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Practicum
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Credit / No Credit
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ATR 300 - Concepts in Artisanry Credits 3
Lecture
Offered as needed to present material in the Artisanry field. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content.
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ATR 304 - Clay and Glazes I Credits 3
Studio
Requirements: Prerequisite: DES 291, 292; or permission of instructor
Individual clays, clay body formulation, and engobes. Various physical properties of clay materials that determine color, firing temperature, and plasticity will be discussed, along with the formulation of specific clay bodies for a variety of forming methods and firing techniques. Cross-listed with ART 694
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ATR 306 - Moldmaking Credits 3
Studio
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 291, 292;or permission of instructor
Fundamentals of mold making and ceramic casting process. A diversity of techniques and the history of industrial cast ceramic objects is explored.
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ATR 307 - Clay and Glazes II Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: DES 291, 292, 304;or permission of instructor
The physical properties of glaze materials used in the ceramic process. Through lectures and lab assignments, students will learn to translate technical information into visual and tactile objects while exploring glaze surface, color, and transparency. Cross-listed with ART 697
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ATR 308 - Kiln Building Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: DES 291, 292; or permission of instructor
The information and skills necessary to design and build a variety of ceramic kilns. Discussion will include fuel sources, burner design, and combustion needs for these fuels, and how these factors affect kiln design. Cross-listed with ART 698
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ATR 372 - Computer Aided Textile Design (CAD) Credits 3
Laboratory / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 278 required for TD/FA majors or permission of instructor
Exploration of computer-aided pattern design. Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as PointcarrŽ, industry-standard textile design software, students use their knowledge of repeat design formats to develop textile patterns, color studies, and design collections based on personal trend research. Projects emphasize professional portfolio presentation. Open to all CVPA students.
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ATR 373 - Complex Weaving Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prequisite: ATR 274
Focus on complex weave structures. Multi-harness looms and pattern drafting are used as design tools for textile creation. Class work references and explores historic and modern textiles as part of continual dialogue with contemporary textile art and design.
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ATR 378 - Screenprint Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ATR 278, 372; or permission of instructor
Silkscreen printing process for pattern design on fabric, as applied to yardage, product development, and fashion. Computer-aided design programs will be used to develop repeat pattern and color separations. Emphasis is on personal expression based on research of historical patterns and market trends.
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ATR 379 - Sustainable Textiles Credits 3
Other / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 273, ATR 274, ATR 373
Green/sustainable textile topics. Studio component includes sustainable product development and natural dyes. Topics include issues around sustainable fashion, the global textile industry, and social justice in the arena of textile production, particularly in the developing world.
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ATR 380 - History of Craft I Credits 3
Lecture
The study of craft history world wide, addressing the media areas of ceramics, textiles, jewelry/metals, and wood furniture. Craft’s relationship with aesthetic and technical concerns, as well as social, cultural , and political influences are presented.
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ATR 381 - History of Craft II Credits 3
Lecture
Continuation of ATR 380
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ATR 391 - Ceramics III Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-req: ATR 292
Intermediate exploration of various design criteria and forming techniques for the production of tableware. Experience in mixing clays, glazes, and firing kilns is pursued.
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ATR 392 - Ceramics IV:Large Scale Clay Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 291, 391; Or permission of instructor
Intermediate hand building course with focus on the themes of form, figure, and narrative. Course covers large scale building techniques plus corresponding surface and firing options.
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ATR 393 - Jewelry/Metals III Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: DES 294
A detailed study of facetted stone settings followed by an assignment focusing on small scale mass production. The final project will be a hollow bracelet with a hinge and box catch to develop construction skills and more advanced use of mechanisms.
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ATR 394 - Jewelry/Metals IV Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 393
Further investigation of metal processes through texture studies, chasing/repouss machining, aluminum anodizing and copper electroforming. Projects of a more comprehensive nature will be expected using previously learned methods and techniques.
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ATR 395 - Enameling Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 293; or permission of instructor
The techniques and processes for applying vitreous enamels to metal. Students will be expected to view enameling as a means for incorporating color into their existing knowledge of metalworking.
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ATR 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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ATR 400 - Artisanry Senior Seminar Credits 3
Seminar
Professional preparation for students in Artisanry entering the craft fields. Portfolio preparation, art/craft gallery practice, business and industry concerns are addressed.
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ATR 476 - Senior Fibers I Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ATR 373, 378; or permission of instructor
Advanced investigation of concept and technique. Current issues in art and contemporary textile contexts are introduced as research topics for individual development in studio practice, building on the wealth of skills and techniques already in the senior BFA candidate skill set.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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ATR 477 - Textile Design Portfolio I Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ATR 372, 348; or permission of instructor
Textile collections based on trend and market research are supplemented with hand printed, dyed, embroidered, and woven coordinates for industry-standard presentation. By exploring historic and contemporary visual sources, individual stylistic development of the professional portfolio is emphasized.
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ATR 478 - Textile Design Portfolio II Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ATR 477; or permission of instructor
Continuation of portfolio development including innovative research of materials and techniques. Ongoing professional practice is emphasized with an individual formal portfolio review with industry professionals culminating the semester.
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ATR 479 - Senior Fibers II Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: ATR 476
Culmination of studio practice and conceptual development toward the making of a focused and cohesive thesis body of work. A professional gallery installation of the studio thesis results in the BFA exhibition.
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ATR 491 - Ceramics V Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Studio
Requirements: Pre-reqs: ATR 391 and 392
Advanced Ceramics encouraging development of personal imagery with clarity and articulation. A body of studio work for exhibition, and professional portfolio support materials is expected.
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ATR 492 - Ceramics VI: Senior Ceramics Thesis Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Studio
Requirements: Pre-req: ATR 491
Continuation of senior level and Post Baccalaureate studies. Students develop and present a body of work in the form a senior thesis. In addition to mounting an exhibition, students present a 45-minute lecture concerning their influences, artistic ideas, and future goals.
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ATR 493 - Jewelry/Metals V Credits 3
Studio / 12 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: DES 394
Senior-level metalwork requires the development of a contract plan for intensified, self-directed study in conjunction with the faculty. The student shall pursue building a body of work which extends technical proficiency and establishes a firm personal aesthetic.
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ATR 494 - Jewelry/Metals VI Credits 6
Studio / 12 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-req: ATR 493
Continuation of contract plan study. The objective of the final semester is to complete a concise, cohesive body of work which will culminate with an exhibition.
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ATR 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; .00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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ATR 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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BIO 101 - General Biology I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Not offered for credit to biology majors
An introductory human biology course emphasizing energy flow and the function of cells and molecules, basic genetics, and selected aspects of human physiology.
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BIO 102 - General Biology II Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 101 or permission of instructor; Not offered for credit to biology majors
Continuation of introductory biology with emphasis on the reproduction and genetics of organisms, their evolution, behavior, and interactions within ecosystems.
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BIO 103 - Topics in Biology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Not offered for credit to biology majors
Study in specific areas of biological science such as human genetics, microbes, and the insect world. Not offered for credit to biology majors.
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BIO 107 - Biology of Genetic Disease Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of genetic disease and disorders. Explains the role of genes in causing disease and disorders and the prospects that genetic information will help prevent, treat and cure diseases. This course also presents the ethical issues and social context of medical genetics. This course is intended for the non-biology major and meets the University Studies Curriculum Cluster 2 B requirements.
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BIO 108 - Cancer Biology Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of cancer biology. This course examines scientific causes of cancer. Additional analysis includes studying the emotional, financial, social and psychological effects on patients, family and caregivers in “real-world” applications. This course is intended for the non-biology major and meets the University Studies Curriculum Cluster 2B requirement.
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BIO 112 - The Ocean Environment Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Not offered for credit to biology majors
The study of the ocean environment as an integrated ecosystem: The biology of marine organisms and the related physical, chemical, and geological processes of the sea with attention given to the exploitation of marine resources and pollution. Not offered for credit to biology majors.
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BIO 121 - Biology of Organisms I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Biology Majors Only or permission of department chair or instructor
First course for biology majors, an introduction to structure, function, and behavioral adaptations in the world of living organisms. The first semester emphasizes cell origin, structure and chemistry, basic cellular physiology, and genetics. The second semester covers the diversity and evolutionary relationships of living organisms, culminating in an in-depth study of a selected ecosystem. Pre-professional aspects are emphasized during both semesters for the biology major student. Field experiences, writing, and problem-solving are integrated into the course work.
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BIO 122 - Biology of Organisms II Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community, Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 121
Continuation of BIO 121. The second semester covers the diversity and evolutionary relationships of living organisms, culminating in an in-depth study of a selected ecosystem. Pre-professional aspects are emphasized during both semesters for the biology major student. Field experiences, writing, and problem-solving are integrated into the course work.
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BIO 131 - Biology of Organisms Laboratory I Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Biology Majors Only or permission of department chair or instructor
The biology of organisms laboratory courses cover two semesters and are designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in investigative techniques and problem-solving. Students work closely with faculty and staff in specialized laboratory investigations in various biological disciplines.
1 hour laboratory lecture, 2 hour laboratory
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BIO 132 - Biology of Organisms Laboratory II Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 121, 131
Continuation of BIO 131. The biology of organisms laboratory courses cover two semesters and are designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in investigative techniques and problem-solving. Students work closely with faculty and staff in specialized laboratory investigations in various biological disciplines.
1 hour laboratory lecture, 2 hour laboratory
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BIO 143 - Ecology and Environmental Issues Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture
The science of ecology as it applies to major environmental issues. Principles of population, community, and ecosystem ecology will be introduced in the context of such problems as invasive species and global climate change. Students will also learn and apply the scientific method through readings, discussion, and on-campus field research.
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BIO 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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BIO 210 - Biology of Populations Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite:BIO 121, 122, 131, 132
An introduction to the biology of groups of individuals of the same specific kind as units of evolutionary and ecological change: the characterization, origin, and maintenance of phenotypic and genetic variety and the selective and chance processes that shape this variation and effect adaptation, speciation, and the observed geographical and temporal distributions of different kinds of organisms.
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BIO 211 - Biology of Populations Laboratory Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Corequisite: BIO 210
Experimental approaches to selected topics in population biology are investigated by linking observations on laboratory populations with expectations generated by student-designed computer simulations using BASIC programming. Topics include selection, genetic drift, heritability, and spatial and temporal dispersion patterns.
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BIO 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: Nursing, Biology or Bioengineering majors only or permission of instructor
A systematic study of the human body emphasizing structural and functional relationships. Topics include cellular activity and tissue organization. The skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular morphology and function are presented.
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BIO 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 221
Continuation of BIO 221. Study of the structure and function of the respiratory, digestive, nervous, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
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BIO 223 - Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Corequisite: BIO 221 or permission of instructor
1 hour laboratory lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Emphasis is placed on methods of measuring physiological processes. Study of body structure is accomplished by dissection of animal specimens and by use of tissue materials.
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BIO 224 - Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 223
Continuation of BIO 223. 1 hour laboratory lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
Emphasis is placed on methods of measuring physiological processes. Study of body structure is accomplished by dissection of animal specimens and by use of tissue materials.
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BIO 234 - Biology of Cells Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-reqs: BIO 121, 122, 131, 132; CHM 151 or 155, and CHM 152 or 156 with C- or better; Concurrent enrollment or credit in Organic Chemistry recommended; Co-req of BIO 244; Or permission of instructor
A study of energy transformations, gene expression and regulation, and the function of cells and their organelles. The course emphasizes how function follows structure, particularly at the level of macromolecules.
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BIO 244 - Biology of Cells Laboratory Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 121, 122, 131, 132; Co-req: BIO 234; Or permission of instructor
A laboratory course emphasizing the biochemical, spectroscopic, and microscopic procedures necessary to study cell function.
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BIO 251 - Medical Microbiology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisites: CHM 101, 102; open only to students enrolled in the College of Nursing, except by special permission of instructor
Fundamentals of microbiology to prepare students interested in the health science field. Topics include basic microbiology, control of microorganisms, host resistance, and pathogenic microorganisms.
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BIO 261 - Medical Microbiology Laboratory Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 101, CHM 102, Nursing Majors Only; Corequisite: BIO 251
Exercises in microbiological principles and techniques, such as microscopy, staining, growth and quantitation of microbial cultures, and identification of microorganisms by biochemical and other tests. Intended to accompany and illustrate BIO 251 Medical Microbiology.
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BIO 270 - Biology Teaching Experience Credits 3
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: At least Junior Standing; previously earned a B+ in the course they will be assisting and permission of instructor and departmental chairperson.
Practicum in assisting in teaching a biology lab course. Under the supervision of a biology faculty/sponsor, students gain practical experience in assisting in a biology laboratory course they have previously successfully completed. Weekly activities include training with the faculty sponsor before lab, assisting the students during lab, and reviewing the experience with the faculty sponsor after each lab. This is an elective course for academic credit.
Credit / No Credit
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BIO 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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BIO 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Terms and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalog on Other Learning Experiences.
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BIO 310 - Infection and Immunology Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Pre-req: BIO 234
Survey of the basic principles of human health and disease from an immunological perspective. The course is designed for students with little previous exposure to immunology or microbiology. Topics covered will include the organization of the immune system, evolution of the immune system, as well as the cellular and molecular mechanisms used by the immune system to protect humans from disease.
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BIO 314 - General Ecology Credits 4Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Bio 210, 234 MTH 149(102) or 151(111), CHM 151, 152 or 155, 156;
The principles and practices of the scientific discipline of ecology. Interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment will be emphasized. Interactions will be described and analyzed at the organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels. In the laboratory, students will use hypothesis-testing and experimentation to examine theoretical and empirical aspects of ecology.
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BIO 316 - Descriptive Oceanography Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-reqs: BIO 121, 122, and 210; at least Junior standing; Biology Majors only
An introduction to the field of oceanography. Physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects are emphasized to provide a basic foundation for further work in biological oceanography.
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BIO 317 - Biology of Invertebrates Credits 4
Lecture / 7 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisites: BIO 121, 122, 210
An intensive survey of the taxonomy and functional morphology of the major invertebrate phyla, with special reference to adaptations of the intertidal marine invertebrates of the North Atlantic coast. Field trips to the diverse habitats of the area constitute an integral part of the laboratory.
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BIO 320 - Human Embryology Credits 4
Lecture / 7 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 121, 122, 131, 132, 234, 244
Reproductive and embryological principles. The course describes the steps required for fertilization of an egg and organogenesis of male and female reproductive systems. Lectures focus on early fetal development, the impact of genetic and environmental factors influencing early embryogenesis, and organogenesis of each major human organ system. The laboratories involve the microscopic study of tissue histology to strengthen the understanding of tissue and organ function.
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BIO 321 - General Microbiology Credits 4
Lecture / 7 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Bio 121, 122, 131, 132, 234, 244, CHM 251
The nature and diversity of microorganisms. Special emphasis is placed on bacterial cytology, nutrition, physiology, and growth. Topics on the significance of microorganisms in the environment and the evolutionary relationships of microorganisms are included.
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BIO 330 - Evol Apprch Epistemology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A critical exploration of the interaction between Darwinian evolutionary biology and traditional epistemology and the impact of the two fields on one another. The course will demonstrate, with the students as active participants, the nature and fertility of an interdisciplinary inquiry. Cross-listed with PHL 330
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BIO 333 - General Genetics Credits 4
Lecture / 7 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: BIO 121, 122, 131, 132, 234, 244, CHM 152
Introduction to the science of heredity. The lectures present an integrated concept of the gene provided from the study of Mendelian and molecular genetics. Selected topics in quantitative inheritance, and human genetics are included.
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BIO 350 - Plant Biology Credits 4
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: BIO Core
The diversity, cellular biology, anatomy and morphology, physiology, and ecology of plants. In the laboratory, the major groups of plants will be studied, and students will use hypothesis-testing and experimentation to examine concepts in plant physiology and ecology.
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BIO 370 - Animal Physiology Credits 4
Lecture / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: BIO 121,122,131,132,234,244, CHM 251
A study of the general principles of animal physiology integrating molecular, cellular, organ system, and whole organism approaches. The accompanying laboratory will provide skill in the techniques used in animal physiological investigations.
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BIO 401 - Genomics Credits 4
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 210, 234 & 333
Content, organization, function, and evolution of whole genomes. The course examines familiar genetics concepts (e.g. inheritance, transcription, and translation) from the perspective of the entire genome. Students learn about recent advances in genome research, potential impacts on society, and case studies drawn from medicine, evolutionary biology, agriculture, and bioterrorism. Cross-listed with BIO 501
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BIO 402 - Community Ecology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: BIO 121,122,131,132,210,211,234,244
Patterns and processes shaping distributions, abundance, and diversity of species. Topics include interactions between pairs of species, structuring of multispecies communities, and responses of species pairs and larger species networks to the physical environment. These questions are explored through conceptual frameworks of communities, mathematical models, foundational publications in the field, and current research. Plant, animal, and microbial communities are considered. Cross-listed with BIO 502
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BIO 403 - Molecular Biology of Aging Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: BIO 333
Fundamentals of aging. This course describes the role of genes in aging and examines the biological principles that have led to a new understanding of the causes of aging and describes how these basic principles help one to understand the human experience of biological aging, longevity, and age-related disease. It also presents the ethical issues and social context of aging. This course is intended for advanced undergraduates in the biology major.
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BIO 404 - Molecular Biology of Genetic Disease Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: BIO 333
Fundamentals of genetic disease. This course examines the role of genes in causing disease and the prospects that genetic information will help prevent, treat and cure diseases. This course is designed for advanced undergraduates in the biology major.
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BIO 405 - Human Molecular Genetics Credits 3
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Requirements: Prereqs: BIO 333 or 427
The molecular basis of human heredity. Topics include genome organization, gene expression, cell cycle regulation, and mutation as well as the genetic basis of human disease. Cross-listed with BIO 505
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BIO 411 - Proseminar: Current Topics in Biology Credits variable; 1.00 to 4.00
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Greater than or equal to JR BIO standing OR permission of the instructor
Students with senior standing (or others with consent of the instructor) report on and discuss current biological problems as presented in principle journals, abstracts and reviews. The work of each seminar is usually built upon a single unifying content area.
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