Dec 16, 2025  
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Art

  
  • ART 2245 - Watercolor I


    WATERCOLOR I (3)Introduction to painting with transparent and opaque water-based media. Credit will not be given for both ART 2240/295 and 2245. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 1200/128

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1200 

  
  • ART 2260 - Printmaking I


    PRINTMAKING I LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Introduction to print processes which may include relief, intaglio, and planography. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 1200/128 or 1280/280.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1200  OR ART 1280 

  
  • ART 2310 - Documentary Photo


    DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY (3)Production of expressive, documentary photographic projects in the service of individual and/or collaborative goals, with close attention paid to contemporary and historical strategies, social and artistic uses and presentational modes. Additional course fees.Prerequisites: ART 1300/130

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1300

  
  • ART 2350 - Color Photo I


    COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Introduction to contemporary color photography, exploring the creative uses of color theory, analogue and digital film capture, scanning, Adobe Photoshop and color managed workflow with digital printer output. DSLR camera required. Consult instructor for specifications. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): ART 1300/130 or ART 2360 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1300 OR ART 2360 

  
  • ART 2360 - Digital Photo I


    DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)An introduction of the fundamental principles, techniques, and applications of digital photography as a creative medium exploring photo- and camera-based image making. Additional course fee.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 2401 - Sculpture I


    SCULPTURE I LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)Introduction to concepts, materials, and processes common to traditional and contemporary sculpture. Areas studied include additive and reductive processes, fabrication, mold-making and casting in a variety of materials. Credit cannot be received for both ART 1400 and ART 2401. Additional course fee.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 2455 - Jewelry/Metals I


    JEWELRY/METALSMITHING I (3)Introduction to basic jewelry and metalsmithing processes, materials, tools, and equipment. Cannot receive credit for both ART 2450/285 and ART 2455. Additional course fee.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 2500 - Fiber Arts I


    FIBER ARTS I LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Non-loom processes including examination of felting, basketry, macramé, embroidery, quilting, and other techniques found in textiles. Additional course fee. IAI: ART 916

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 2540 - Weaving I


    WEAVING I LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)A study of fiber, yarn and fabric construction including the history of weaving and looms. Techniques of warping and threading, weaving of all basic constructions, and the theory and drafting of basic weaving will be explored. Additional course fee.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 2570 - Ceramics I


    CERAMICS I LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)Introductory study of clay forms in pottery and sculpture through hand-building processes, with an introduction to the wheel. Additional course fee. IAI: ART 912 Credit not given for both ART 1575 and ART 2570.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 2600 - Art Pre K-8 Teachers


    ART FOR PRE K-8 TEACHERS (3)Builds knowledge and art skills necessary for creating and teaching art activities in pre K-8 educational settings and alternative learning environments. Additional course fee.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 2710 - Illustratr/Photoshop


    ILLUSTRATOR/PHOTOSHOP LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Introduction to digital imaging using Illustrator and PhotoShop. Credit will not be given for both Art 2710/274 and 294. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: Consent of the department

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1280 , ART 2649, ART 2170

  
  • ART 2712 - Graphic Design I


    GRAPHIC DESIGN I (3)An introduction to graphic design; understanding and application of two-dimensional perception to visual communication. Exploration of symbols, images and letter forms. Credit will not be given for ART 2715/290. Additional course fee. IAI: ART 918.Prerequisites: ART 1200/128, ART 1280/280, and ART 2710/274.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1200 , ART 1280 , ART 2710 

  
  • ART 2714 - Typography I


    TYPOGRAPHY I (3)Introduction to the aesthetics and mechanics of typography. Experimentation with the relationship of type and image to solve graphic design problems. Credit will not be given for ART 3710/386. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 2712

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2712 

  
  • ART 2730 - Animation Game Dsg I


    ANIMATION/GAME DESIGN I (3)Introduction to two-dimensional digital animation and game design from concept to final product. Will expand visual vocabularies and expose students to industry standard software. Additional course fee.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 3010 - Business of Art


    THE BUSINESS OF ART (3)Exploration and development of business and marketing concepts, methods, and techniques necessary to successfully run for-profit and not-for-profit businesses in the arts.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • ART 3097 - Independent Study


    INDEPENDENT STUDY LECTURE AND STUDIO (3)Exploration and development of problems for individual students in studio or art history. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 3098 - Independent Study


    INDEPENDENT STUDY LECTURE AND STUDIO (3)Exploration and development of problems for individual students in studio or art history. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 3099 - Independent Study


    INDEPENDENT STUDY LECTURE AND STUDIO /3-18 (3)Exploration and development of problems for individual students in studio or art history. May not be repeated. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 3100 - Intro Art Criticism


    INTRODUCTION TO ART CRITICISM (3)Methods and application of art criticism and various interpretations of works of art.Prerequisites: ART 1100/101 or ART 1104; ENG 1270/127 or 1230/123.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    ART 1100  OR ART 1104 , ENG 1230  OR ENG 1270 

  
  • ART 3200 - Drawing III


    DRAWING III (3)Creation of works on paper in a range of drawing media. Contemporary and traditional art concepts and processes are explored. Group assignments lead into independent research and practice. Group and individual critiques are an integral part of course.Prerequisite: ART 2200/238

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2200 

  
  • ART 3230 - Painting II


    PAINTING II LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)Continuation of Art 2230/248 with an emphasis on further development of the students’ expressive skills. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 2230/248.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2230 

  
  • ART 3245 - Watercolor II


    WATERCOLOR II (3)Continuation of ART 2245 with emphasis on responding to contemporary trends and developing individual projects in this medium. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 2245.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2245 

  
  • ART 3260 - Printmaking II


    PRINTMAKING II LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Further development of relief and intaglio printmaking processes. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 2260/218.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2260 

  
  • ART 3310 - Photography III


    PHOTOGRAPHY III LECTURE AND STUDIO (3)Advanced work in black-and-white darkroom photography utilizing self-generated projects in the development and production of photographic portfolios for exhibition or a book. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: Art 2300/232.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2300

  
  • ART 3330 - Photographic Lightng


    PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)Introduction to applied photographic projects relating to the use of artificial light and controlled natural lighting techniques used in studio photography. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 1300/130.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1300

  
  • ART 3340 - BLK & WHT Photo I


    BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY I/6 (3)Introduction to camera, black-and-white printing and processing techniques, stressing the creative and technical control of camera and light sensitive materials. Additional course fee. Credit will not be given for both ART 1300 and ART 3340.Prerequisite(s): ART 2360 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2360 

  
  • ART 3350 - Color Photo II


    COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Expansion of skill sets acquired in Color Photo I with emphasis on personal, creative and thematic projects in digital/analogue color photography. DSLR camera required. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): ART 2350/233

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2350 

  
  • ART 3360 - Digital Photo II


    DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Exploration of photographic imagery for design and interactive media applications. Use of digital single lens reflex camera and other input devices to create, access, and manipulate images, as well as current software and technology. DSLR camera required. Consult instructor for specifications. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): ART 1300/130 or ART 2360 and ART 2710/274

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1300 OR ART 2360 , ART 2710 

  
  • ART 3401 - Sculpture II


    SCULPTURE II LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)Continued investigation of sculpture concepts, history and trends. Development of better proficiency with tools, materials and processes. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): ART 2401/1400 and consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2401  OR ART 1400

  
  • ART 3405 - Sculpture III


    SCULPTURE III LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)Advanced investigation of sculpture concepts, history and trends. Greater emphasis placed on concept development, personal aesthetic and contemporary issues. Additional course fee. Credit will not be given for both ART 3405 and ART 3400.Prerequisite(s): ART 3401/2400 with a grade of C or higher or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3401  OR ART 2400

  
  • ART 3410 - S P Topics in Sculpture


    SPECIAL TOPICS IN SCULPTURE (3)In depth study of selected topics in sculpture. Course may be repeated under different topics. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 1400/219

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 1400

  
  • ART 3455 - Jewelry/Metals II


    JEWELRY/METALSMITHING II (3)Continued exploration of basic jewelry and metalsmithing processes, materials, tools, and equipment. An emphasis will be placed on conceptual and technical problems. Cannot receive credit for both ART 3450/288 and ART 3455. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 2450/285 or ART 2455.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2450 OR ART 2455 

  
  • ART 3465 - Jewelry/Metals III


    JEWELRY/METALSMITHING III (3)Emphasis placed on developing proficiency in the selection, use, and manipulation of materials and mastery of processes. Continued focus on projects that challenge students conceptually and technically. Portion of work assigned will be self-directed. Cannot receive credit for both ART 3460/292 and ART 3465. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 3450/288 or ART 3455.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3450 OR ART 3455 

  
  • ART 3500 - Fiber Arts II


    FIBER ARTS II LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Printing and dyeing techniques in fiber art including examination of batik, tie-dye, block printing, direct application, and in-skein dyeing. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 2500/277 or 2540/286 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2500  OR ART 2540 

  
  • ART 3540 - Weaving II


    WEAVING II LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Continuation of Art 2540/286 with in-depth experiences with floor and table looms. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 2540/286.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2540 

  
  • ART 3570 - Ceramics II


    CERAMICS II LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)Continuation of ART 2570/1575 and the further development of the students’ skills with handbuilding and wheel throwing processes. Additional course fee. Credit will not be given for both ART 3570 and ART 2575.Prerequisite(s): ART 2570/1575

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2570  OR ART 1575

  
  • ART 3575 - Ceramics III


    CERAMICS III LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Continuation of Art 2575/383 with the study of advanced techniques and an emphasis on individual projects. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 2575/383.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2575

  
  • ART 3715 - 3-D Digital Modeling


    3-D DIGITAL MODELING LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Introduction to 3-D Modeling on the computer. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: Art 2720/281 and 3710/386 or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2720 OR ART 3710

  
  • ART 3722 - Graphic Design II


    GRAPHIC DESIGN II (3)Analysis and development of applied design problems related to sequencing, multiple imagery and designing for a multi-page format. Credit will not be given for ART 3720/387. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 2714 Typography I or ART 3710/386 Visual Communications II.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2714  OR ART 3710

  
  • ART 3724 - Graphic Design III


    GRAPHIC DESIGN III (3)Analysis and development of two- and three-dimensional applied design problems related to the development of a corporate identity program. Credit will not be given for ART 3725/388. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 2714 Typography I or ART 3710/386 Visual Communications II.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2714  OR ART 3710

  
  • ART 3726 - Dsgn Interact Media


    DESIGN FOR INTERACTIVE MEDIA (3)Analysis and development of interactive design and presentation incorporating sound and animation. Credit will not be given for ART 3735/389. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 2714 Typography I

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 2714 

  
  • ART 3730 - Web Page Design


    WEB PAGE DESIGN LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Introduction to web page design. Credit will not be given for both Art 3730/395 and 394. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: Art 3710/386 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3710

  
  • ART 3740 - Adv Web Page Design


    Advanced Web Page Design /6 (3)Continuation of Art 3730/395 with emphasis on using current computer software: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 3960 - Spec Topics Art/Dsgn


    SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART AND DESIGN LECTURE AND STUDIO/6 (3)In-depth study of selected topics in art and design. Course may be repeated under different topics. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 4000 - Contemp Art Practice


    CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES SEMINAR AND STUDIO (3)Artworks realized following directed readings and group discussions. Concept development determined by instructor and students’ area of concentration and interest. Cross-disciplinary approach encouraged. Open to all Art and Design students regardless of option. Course may be repeated twice for credit. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: Successful completion of second assessment and junior status.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 4098 - Adv Independent Study


    ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY LECTURE AND STUDIO (3)Independent concentrated study; students research and develop individual projects in studio or art history. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 4099 - Adv Independent Stdy


    ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY LECTURE AND STUDIO /3-12 (3)Advanced independent concentrated study; students research and develop individual projects in studio or art history. Course may not be repeated. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • ART 4110 - Protest Art


    PROTEST ART (3)A study of the artist as a social commentator from antiquity through the present. Field trips required.Prerequisites: ART 1100/101 or ART 1104; ENG 1270/127 or 1230/123.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    ENG 1230  OR ENG 1270 , ART 1100  OR ART 1104 

  
  • ART 4120 - African-American Art


    AFRICAN AMERICAN ART (3)Art from colonial period to present, focusing on historical, economic and psychological issues pertaining to African American artists. (Satisfies the elective requirements for the African American Studies major or minor).Prerequisites: ART 1100/101 or ART 1104; ENG 1270/127 or 1230/123.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    ENG 1230  OR ENG 1270 , ART 1100  OR ART 1104 

  
  • ART 4230 - Painting III


    PAINTING III (3)Emphasis on development of students’ expressive skills and thematically related paintings. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 3230/258

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3230 

  
  • ART 4340 - BLK & WHT Photo II


    BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY II/6 (3)Continuation of black-and-white printing and processing techniques, stressing the creative and technical control of camera and light sensitive materials. Additional course fee. Credit will not be given for both ART 2300 and ART 4340.Prerequisite(s): ART 3340 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3340 

  
  • ART 4350 - Color Photo III


    COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY III LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Further development of the students’ expressive skills through individual projects and advanced techniques. DSLR camera required. Consult instructor for specifications. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): ART 3350/333

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3350 

  
  • ART 4360 - Digital Photo III


    DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY III LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Continuation of Art 3360 with emphasis on solving complex design problems with the use of photography and current computer software and technology. DSLR camera required. Consult instructor for specifications. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): ART 3360/315

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3360 

  
  • ART 4400 - Sculpture IV


    SCULPTURE IV (3)Advanced investigation of sculpture concerns. Greater emphasis placed on concept development, personal aesthetic, and contemporary issues with focus on individualized projects. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 3400/319 and consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3400

  
  • ART 4575 - Ceramics IV


    CERAMICS IV LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Individual projects in advanced ceramic wheel throwing and handbuilding. Additional course fee.Prerequisite: ART 3575/384.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ART 3575 

  
  • ART 4649 - Tech and Art Ed for Teachers


    TECHNOLOGY AND ART EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS (3)Overview of the use of computers and other electronic technologies for teaching art in K-12 settings. Focus will be hands-on experiences with the current hardware, teacher support software, and educational software for children using the Windows/Mac Operating systems.Prerequisites: ENG 1270/127 or 1230/123 and ED 1520/152 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

    Prerequisites
    ENG 1230  OR ENG 1270 , ED 1520 

  
  • ART 4662 - Foundation Art Ed


    FOUNDATIONS OF ART EDUCATION (3)Theoretical and philosophical foundations of teaching art in grades K-12 including contemporary theory and practice in art education. 30 hours of field experience.Prerequisite: Admission to College of Education, ELCF 4500/353 or ELED 3010/201, and READ 4100/306, or consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    ELCF 4500 OR ELED 3010 , READ 4100 

  
  • ART 4664 - Teaching Art K-12


    TEACHING ART IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS/FIELD (3)Developing skills in designing comprehensive art curriculum teaching art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics in grades K-12. 30 hours of field experience. Additional course fee.Prerequisites: ART 4662/362Co-requisite: CAS 2630

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    ART 4662 

    Corequisites
    CAS 2630 
  
  • ART 4920 - Practicum


    PRACTICUM SEMINAR AND FIELD /12-24 (6-12)Field experience in the fine and/or applied arts for the purpose of developing technical and professional marketable skills. May be repeated once for credit for up to a maximum of 18 credit hours. Prerequisite: An overall GPA of 2.75 and a 3.0 in the major, consent of the department, and junior/senior standing. Student must apply one term prior to the term the practicum will be taken.

    Credit Hours 6 to 12

    Contact Hours 6 to 12

  
  • ART 4950 - Portfolio Prep


    PORTFOLIO PREPARATION LECTURE AND STUDIO /6 (3)Program capstone course in which students create professional documents and portfolios appropriate for entering the work force and/or graduate school. Requires a senior project, research paper and an exhibition. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): Senior art major or consent of department, successful completion of second assessment portfolio and completion of all required university qualifying examinations and any required developmental and academic skills courses (e.g. ENG 1240/124 or ENG 1280/128).

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • ART 4975 - Stu Teach/Sem K-12


    STUDENT TEACHING AND SEMINAR: K-12/FIELD (6)Off-campus placement in elementary/secondary level schools in two or more grade levels. University and cooperating school supervision. Five full days including seminar for 16 weeks. No other courses may be taken during the semester of student teaching. Credit given for only one of the following: ART 275, 375, and 4975/376.Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education; completion of all other coursework in the approved program; a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the area of specialization, in professional education, and 2.5 in all coursework required in the approved program; and a passing score on the subject matter/content area certification test within the last five years.

    Credit Hours 6

    Contact Hours 6

Bilingual Education

  
  • BIL 4380 - Special Topic Bil Ed


    Credit Hours 1 to 3

    Contact Hours 1 to 3

  
  • BIL 4390 - Independent Study


    INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)Individually supervised study of an area of bilingual education.Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

    Credit Hours 1 to 3

    Contact Hours 1 to 3

Biology

  
  • BIOL 1000 - Freshman Sem Biology


    FRESHMAN SEMINAR: BIOLOGY (1)Introduce students to the expectations of the university. Instruction will be given in how to navigate to a successful degree and avoid pitfalls of university life. The promotion of effective study skills, identify and explore campus resources, promotion of effective communication skills to assist in acclimation to university life. For Biology majors with freshman standing.

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 1

  
  • BIOL 1070 - Bi Sci Survey I


    BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE SURVEY I LECTURE AND LABORATORY /4/ (3)Basic biological concepts with an emphasis on plants, including the structure and function of cellular components, tissues, and organs; mitosis, meiosis, and heredity; life history survey of selected groups of plants including the reproduction of flowering plants. Credit not given for both BIOL 1070 and BIOL 1510. Face-to-face and/or hybrid sections offered; additional course fee. IAI: L1 901L

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • BIOL 1080 - Bi Sci Survey II


    BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE SURVEY II LECTURE AND LABORATORY /4/ (3)A survey of biological science with an emphasis on the metabolism, reproduction and evolution of animals. Biological issues with personal and social implications and the development of scientific literacy are integrated into the course. Labs emphasize scientific inquiry. Face-to-face sections and hybrid sections offered; additional course fees.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • BIOL 1092 - Biol Tch Cert Review


    ILLINOIS BIOLOGY TEACHER CERTIFICATION REVIEW (0)Preparation for the State Teacher Certification examination in Science. Credit does not cout toward graduation.Prerequisite: BIOL 1092 should be taken within the year prior to student teaching.

    Credit Hours 0

    Contact Hours 1

  
  • BIOL 1130 - Sci in Serv Society


    SCIENCE IN THE SERVICE OF SOCIETY (3)Study of the intersection between science and a major social issue using rigorous research tools. Emphasis will be placed on a multidisciplinary approach to collecting and evaluating information to understand the chosen social issue. Students will build their analytical skills by engaging the larger community in an authentic project of local interest.Prerequisite: Admission to the university.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • BIOL 1150 - Human Biology


    HUMAN BIOLOGY (3)The human species will be examined in terms of energy flow, organ systems, and evolution. IAI: L1 904

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 1190 - Humanity & Nature


    HUMANITY AND NATURE LECTURE AND LABORATORY/4 (3)An introduction to the principles of ecology, including adaptations of organisms to their environment and interactions among organisms. Focus will be on how the actions of humans affect other organisms and the environment we live in. Field trips to representative habitats within the Chicago region. (Enrichment core course.) IAI: L1905L

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • BIOL 1230 - Biol of Reproduction


    BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION (3)A survey of the diversity of reproductive patterns in living things, including reproductive strategies and sexual behavior.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 1250 - Biol:Sexual Diseases


    BIOLOGY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (3)Basic biological concepts relating to parasitism by viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and insects associated with sexually transmitted diseases. This information will provide the basis for discussions of available therapeutic treatment and the eventual eradication of these diseases.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 1300 - Urban Environ Sci


    URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)Biological and ecological principles underlying environment science. Highlights impact on urban populations and urban ecosystem services. Labs include environmental quality assessment and monitoring.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • BIOL 1400 - Biotech/Hum Affairs


    BIOTECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN AFFAIRS (3)The impact of the biotechnology revolution on society will be examined, especially the ways in which molecular genetics presents us with ethical, legal, economic, and social dilemmas. (Enrichment core course.) IAI: L1 905

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 1510 - Concepts Biology


    CONCEPTS OF BIOLOGY /4 (3)Biology for future elementary teachers. Basic biological concepts with emphasis on plants; experience with curricular materials and scientific practices amenable to teaching pre-K - 5 science. Face-to-face and/or hybrid sections offered. Credit not given for both BIOL 1510 and BIOL 1070. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): Fifteen hours of college credits and enrollment as an education major.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • BIOL 1600 - Intro Biol Profssns


    INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PROFESSIONS (1)Survey of career opportunities of biology professionals employed in education, health, government, industry, environmental, and recreational fields. A review of the skills, training, and education required for the various occupations. May not be used for general education.Prerequisites: BIOL 1701 or consent of department.

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 1

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 1701 

  
  • BIOL 1701 - Intro to Biology I


    INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY I (4)Introduction for majors to core biological concepts with focus on evolution, basic biochemistry, metabolism, and genetics. Lecture and laboratory. Enrollment as a biology, chemistry, physics, or pre-physical therapy major; or consent of the department. Credit cannot be received for both BIOL 1701 and BIOL 1710.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • BIOL 1702 - Introduction to Biology II


    INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II (4)Introduction for majors to core biological concepts with focus on evolution, biodiversity of life, ecology, animal and plant systematics, plant form, function, growth, development, and reproduction. Lecture and Laboratory.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

  
  • BIOL 1720 - Intro Horticulture


    INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE (3)An introduction to horticulture; emphasis will be on understanding the fundamentals of horticulture and on small scale, backyard and city gardening. Hands-on lab and green house work will complement the lectures. Credit not given for both BIOL 1720 and BOT 1720. Additional course fee.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

  
  • BIOL 2001 - Biology of Africa


    THE BIOLOGY OF AFRICA (3)Special biological and ecological features of Africa; emphasis on the tropical regions and their relationship to present biological and ecological crisis and potential biological resources. Africa’s biological contributions, past and present, to life on earth. (This course satisfies the elective course requirements for the African American Studies major or minor.)Prerequisite: One year of biology.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 2010 - Plants/Human Affairs


    PLANTS AND HUMAN AFFAIRS (3)Plants and their influence on world cultures. Their impact on religion, medicine, language, civilization, travel and economics. A broadly based course designed for general interest. (Does not count as elective credit for biology majors.)Prerequisite: One semester of college biology.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 2011 - Anim & Human Affairs


    ANIMALS AND HUMAN AFFAIRS (3)The importance of other animals to humans and effect of humans on other animals. Evolution of humans and other animals, exploitation of animals for food and other commodities, socio-cultural relationships between humans and other animals, and the biomedical importance of other animals to humans. (Does not count as elective credit for biology majors.)Prerequisite: One undergraduate biology course.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 2020 - Anat & Phys I


    ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6 (4)A systemic approach to human anatomy and physiology. Includes lectures on body systems, laboratories on physiological processes, and study of human skeletons and prosected human cadavers. Credit not given for both BIOL 2020 and either PSLY 2040 or ZOOL 2050.Prerequisite(s): ENG 1280/1240, BIOL 1080 or BIOL 1701, and current enrollment as a pre-nursing major.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 1080  OR BIOL 1701 , ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • BIOL 2021 - Anatomy/Physiolgy II


    ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6 (4)Continuation of BIOL 2020. A systemic approach to human anatomy and physiology. Includes lectures on body systems, laboratories on physiological processes, and study of human skeletons and prosected human cadavers. Credit not given for both BIOL 2021 and either PSLY 2040 or ZOOL 2050.Prerequisites: BIOL 2020 and current enrollment as a pre-nursing major.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 2020 

  
  • BIOL 2059 - Intro Microbiology


    INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY LECTURE AND LABORATORY /5 (3)Principles of growth and activity in microorganisms. Applications to agriculture, industry, and medicine. (Does not count as elective credit for biology majors.)IAI: NUR 905Prerequisite(s): ENG 1280/1240, one semester of college biology, and one semester of college chemistry.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 5

    Prerequisites
    ENG 1240  OR ENG 1280 

  
  • BIOL 2200 - Intro Human Sexuality


    INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SEXUALITY (3)Human sexuality from the biological, physiological, sociological and cultural contexts. Biological processes of sex and their impact on sensuality. Contemporary social norms and values related to sex, placing emphasis on gender roles, and gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender identities. Team taught. Not accepted for elective credit for biology majors.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

  
  • BIOL 2250 - Urban Agriculture Food


    URBAN AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND SUSTAINABILITY (3)Introduction to alternative and conventional food systems and policies, types of urban agriculture practices, and the ecological basis of plant and soil components of agriculture. Highlights linkages to human health.Prerequisites: BIOL 1070, 1080, 1300 or 1701; or GEOG 1000, 1100, 1200 or GEOG/SOC 1500.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 1070  OR BIOL 1080  OR BIOL 1300  OR BIOL 1701 , GEOG 1000  OR GEOG 1100  OR GEOG 1200 OR GEOG 1500  OR SOC 1500 

  
  • BIOL 2400 - Sci Inquiry Biol


    SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (3)An introduction to the habits of a successful life scientist with an emphasis on reading, research, experimental design and techniques, communication, and ethics. For biology majors only.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 1701 

  
  • BIOL 3040 - Genetics


    GENETICS LECTURE / DISCUSSION / LABORATORY / (4)Principles of Mendelian inheritance, chromosome theory, genetic mapping, DNA structure and function, and gene regulation. Writing emphasis course. Additional lab fee.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1600, BIOL 2400, or enrollment as a chemistry major; CHEM 1450 and 1460.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    MATH 1600 , BIOL 2400 , CHEM 1450 , CHEM 1460 

  
  • BIOL 3051 - Cell Biology Lecture / Lab


    CELL BIOLOGY LECTURE / LABORATORY (4)Study of the relationship between cellular structure and function at the molecular level.Prerequisites: MATH 1600, BIOL 2400; or enrollment as a chemistry major.Corequisites: CHEM 2400 and 2410

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    MATH 1600 , BIOL 2400 

    Corequisites
    CHEM 2400 , CHEM 2410 
  
  • BIOL 3055 - Evolutionary Biology


    EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (3)An investigation into the scope and significance of evolution, including the basic principles and mechanisms of evolution. Discussion of issues currently debated by evolutionary biologists.Prerequisite: BIOL 3040.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 3040 

  
  • BIOL 3065 - Individual Topics


    INDIVIDUAL TOPICS (2-4)Independent study in an area of biology suited to the student’s needs and past training under the supervision of a faculty member.Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate status in biological science and advance permission of the faculty member.

    Credit Hours 2 to 4

    Contact Hours 2 to 4

  
  • BIOL 3072 - Ecology


    ECOLOGY LECTURE / LABORATORY (4)Interrelationship between organisms and their environments. Emphasis on writing, data analysis, evolutionary ecology and emergent properties of populations, communities and ecosystems. (Two field trips and additional lab fee).Prerequisites: MATH 1600 and BIOL 2400.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 2400 , MATH 1600 

  
  • BIOL 3080 - Field Biology


    FIELD BIOLOGY (4)Taxonomic study of flora and fauna of the Chicago region. Collection and identification of common plants and animals using manuals, field guides and dichotomous keys. Field trips required.Prerequisites: BIOL 2400.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 2400 

  
  • BIOL 3090 - Intro Bioinformatics


    INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS (3)Introduction to theory and computational tools employed in the field of bioinformatics. Topics will include: command-line tools, servers and cloud computing, and analysis of data using several programming languages commonly used by biologists.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3040 (or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3040) or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 3040 

  
  • BIOL 3590 - Cannabis Biol Prod


    CANNABIS BIOLOGY AND PRODUCTION (3)A plant biology course focusing upon the cannabis species. Topics include cannabis anatomy, physiology, reproduction, genetics, breeding schemes, and technology with the goal of understanding the processes responsible for synthesis of the secondary metabolites, cannabinoids, and terpenes. Plant production practices and the effect of plant products on the human endocannabinoid system are also included.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 4

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 3040 , CHEM 1400 , CHEM 1410 , CHEM 1450 , CHEM 1460 , BOT 2050 

  
  • BIOL 3690 - Microbiology


    MICROBIOLOGY LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6 (4)Basic microbiological concepts with emphasis on fundamentals of microbiology and laboratory techniques with applications to molecular microbiology: beginnings of microbial physiology and ecology, classification of microorganisms, bacterial metabolism, growth and genetics, recombinant DNA and genetic engineering interaction between microbes and hosts, applied microbiology. Credit will not be given for both BIOL 2059 and 3690. Additional course fee.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3051 or CHEM 2450 and 2460 or equivalent.

    Credit Hours 4

    Contact Hours 6

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 3051  OR CHEM 2450 , CHEM 2460 

  
  • BIOL 4015 - Biometrics


    BIOMETRICS (3)Statistics and related mathematics as currently applied in the biological and health sciences. Includes graphs and tables; descriptive statistics; populations, samples, and inference; hypothesis testing.Prerequisites: BIOL 1701, four additional Biology courses at 2000-Level or higher, and MATH 1600.

    Credit Hours 3

    Contact Hours 3

    Prerequisites
    MATH 1600 , BIOL 1701 

  
  • BIOL 4035 - Seminar In Research


    SEMINAR RESEARCH (1)Instruction in critical reading and understanding of current research literature in the chemical and biological sciences. Utilization of current literature to prepare and carry out a scientifically accurate presentation (publication or meeting talk) of data and results from research endeavors.Prerequisite: 16 credit hours in physical or biological sciences, and consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours 1

    Contact Hours 1

 

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