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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Anthropology

  
  • ANTH 6400 - Collections Management


    2

    Teaches techniques for accessioning, curating, storing, and managing anthropological collections. Emphasizes computer software commonly used to track ethnographic and archaeological assemblages of objects.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • ANTH 6410 - Writing for Archaeologists


    3

    Teaches future archaeologists to communicate effectively in the various genres of the discipline demanding writing proficiency. Emphasizes professional writing, including research papers, grant proposals, bids for archaeological work, curriculum vitae, and cover letters.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ANTH 6420 - Lithic Analysis


    1

    Laboratory course emphasizing techniques used to study stone tools and other lithic technologies. Focuses on morphological analysis and how to generate data from laboratory measurements. Includes applications of lithic analyses to empirical and theoretical research questions.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • ANTH 6650 - Developing Societies


    3

    Reviews how sociology, cultural geography, and economic anthropology analyze processes of globalization in postcolonial societies. Examines changing livelihoods, patterns of spatial incorporation and societal evolution, and emergent policy problems associated with rapid socioeconomic change.

    Cross-listed as: ANTH 5650  and GEOG 6650 /GEOG 5650  and SOC 6650 /SOC 5650 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ANTH 6700 - Archaeology Internship


    3-6

    Internship placement in governmental agency or department, museum, or private archaeology firm. Arranged and overseen by the Anthropology graduate director, in conjunction with the committee chair and professional supervisor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-6
  
  • ANTH 6800 - Museum Development


    1-3

    Apprenticeship in the USU Museum of Anthropology to learn the operation of a small museum. Entails collaborating closely with the museum director and staff. Projects vary and can include curation, exhibit development, public outreach, and others.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ANTH 5800 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ANTH 6900 - Independent Studies


    1-3

    Customized study or readings for graduate students on topics not covered in regular courses.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of proposal written by student in consultation with instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
1-3
  
  • ANTH 6970 - Thesis Research


    1-2

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-2

Applied Economics

  
  • APEC 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS)

    BSSBreadth Social Sciences
    3

    Designed to build an understanding of the economics of the marketplace from the perspectives of individual consumer and producer or business. Development and application of microeconomic principles to demonstrate the role and limitations of competitive markets in motivating socially efficient consumer, business, and public sector choices.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ECN 1500 .

    Cross-listed as: ECN 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • APEC 3010 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (DSS)

    DSSDepth Social Sciences
    3

    Introduction to economic principles as they apply to the food and agricultural industry. Emphasizes production and consumption of food and fiber products, the structure of the agricultural/agribusiness industry, major farm problems, and public policy issues impacting agribusiness firms.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 3012 - Introduction to Natural Resource and Regional Economics (DSS)

    DSSDepth Social Sciences
    3

    Introduction to economic principles as they apply to the use of natural resources and as they affect environmental quality. Analysis of changes in natural resource use and environmental quality, in order to determine the economic impact upon rural communities and regions.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 3020 - Firm Finance and Records Analysis (DSS)

    DSSDepth Social Sciences
    3

    Construction, analysis, and comparison of key financial statements using cash and accrual systems of accounting. Introduction to computerized financial and management record-keeping systems to meet tax and management purposes.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 2010  and APEC 3010  (APEC 3010 may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 3310 - Mathematics in Agricultural and Resource Economics (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    3

    Explores application of mathematics to agricultural, resource, environmental, and regional economics. Reviews algebraic, single-variable calculus (differentiation and integration); multivariate calculus optimization; and linear algebra and applications to economics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1100  and APEC 2010 /ECN 2010 ; or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 4010 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    3

    Analysis of behavior of consumers and business firms. Application of theory to the solution of real world problems. Credit will not be given for both ECN 3010  and APEC/ECN 4010 .

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 2010 /ECN 2010 , MATH 1100 , and STAT 2300 .

    Cross-listed as: ECN 4010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • APEC 4020 - Macroeconomics and Trade


    3

    Explores the business cycle, monetary policy, interest rates, inflation, employment, and production as they apply to agribusiness and related industries. Includes discussion of exchange rates, balance of trade, comparative advantage, and various policy tools used to influence trade.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ECN 1500 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 5010 - Firm Marketing and Price Analysis (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    3

    Students learn strategies for product and commodity marketing. Explores risk management, including futures and options, as well as price analysis and forecasting techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 3310  and APEC 4010 /ECN 4010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 5015 - Firm Management, Planning, and Optimization (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    3

    Application of principles and practices used by managers of agribusiness firms. Evaluation of alternative actions using budgeting (enterprise, cash flow, partial, whole firm, and capital) and optimization programs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 3020 , APEC 3310 , APEC 4010 /ECN 4010 , and ACCT 2020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 5020 - Strategic Firm Management (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Explores principles and concepts needed to evaluate the impact of industry structure, policies, and international forces on the management of agribusiness firms. Emphasizes the evaluation of producing and marketing new or differentiated products or services.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 3310  and APEC 4010 /ECN 4010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 5330 - Applied Econometrics (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    3

    Introduction to basic statistics, simple linear regression, multiple regression, and simultaneous equation models for economics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 2000  or STAT 2300  or STAT 3000 .

    Cross-listed as: ECN 5330 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 5560 - Natural Resource and Environmental Economics


    3

    Economics of developing, managing, and conserving natural resources and the environment. Topics include resource use and conservation, environmental quality, public and private resource management, and valuation of nonmarket goods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 2010 /ECN 2010  or APEC 3012 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 5850 - Regional and Community Economic Development


    3

    Building on microeconomic theory, models for regional and urban structure and change are explored. Policy decision models are also developed.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 3012  or ECN 3010  or APEC 4010 /ECN 4010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 5950 - Senior Project


    3

    Identification and analysis of a current economic problem. Throughout this process, other agricultural economics course concepts and methods are brought together.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • APEC 6000 - Macroeconomic Theory I


    3

    Lays a foundation of advanced macroeconomic analysis, integrating theory, data, and computational methods. Special attention given to real-world issues, with an emphasis on how economists use macro models and data to improve business and public policy decisions. Topics covered include neoclassical and endogenous growth theories, real business cycle and new Keynesian theories of economic fluctuations, monetary theory, macroeconomic policy, and open-economy macroeconomics.

    Cross-listed as: APEC 7230  and ECN 6000 /ECN 7230 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 6030 - Agricultural Marketing


    3

    Covers a variety of topics relating to price analysis for agricultural commodities. Explores econometric and time series modeling and forecasting of agricultural prices. Includes a section on futures and options on futures contracts, focusing on fundamental and technical analysis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 6330 /ECN 6330 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 6040 - Agribusiness Production and Supply Chain Management


    3

    Uses economics to explain resource allocations within agribusiness production units and supply chains. This includes, but is not limited to, development of understanding of supply chains and how to use supply chains to effectively address markets for food and fiber.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 6030 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 6100 - Microeconomic Theory I


    3

    Provides a rigorous introduction to graduate-level microeconomic theory. While the specific focus is on the theoretical construct of graduate-level microeconomic models, the broad objective of the class is to lay the foundation for empirical applications in microeconomics. To meet this broad objective, the course covers theory of the firm, consumer theory, market structure, theory of public goods and externalities, and welfare economics.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 6250 - Graduate Internship


    1-3

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • APEC 6300 - Quantitative Analysis for Business and Policy Decisions


    3

    Provides an introduction to applied mathematical programming, operations research, simulation, risk analysis, adaptive management, and other decision theoretic tools used by government policy makers and managers of firms.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 6330 - Applied Econometrics


    3

    Provides graduate-level introduction to applied regression tools, including: simple and multivariate regression analysis; linear, nonlinear, and qualitative dependent variable models; distributed lags; seemingly unrelated regression; and model specification and validation tests. Prerequisite: Background in statistics and calculus.

    Cross-listed as: ECN 6330 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 6500 - Introduction to Natural Resource Economics


    3

    Introduction to the legal and regulatory foundations of natural resource policy, with specific attention to water, minerals, rangelands, forests, fish, and off-site impacts of agricultural and industrial production. Topics include externalities, property rights, public goods, public choice, and public trust.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ECN 3010  or APEC 4010 /ECN 4010  or APEC 5560 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 6510 - Introduction to Environmental Economics


    3

    Introduction to the foundations of environmental economics. Adaptation of market mechanisms to ameliorate pollution problems and provide amenity services. Methods for determining the value of nonmarketed goods and services. Topics include economic principles regarding social choice and market exchange, as well as current and historical issues involving pollution, environmental regulation, and the effects of environmental regulation on the profitability of private and public entities.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ECN 3010  or APEC 4010 /ECN 4010  or APEC 5560  or APEC 6500 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 6700 - Regional and Community Economic Development


    3

    Extension of microeconomic foundations of regional and urban economics to recent advances in economic growth and development, economic structure, land-use, public finance, housing, social welfare, environmental quality, and transportation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 6100 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 6710 - Community Planning and Impact Analysis


    3

    Focuses on tools used by local and regional economic development specialists as they relate to planning and impact assessment. Specific topics will include I/O models, IMPLAN models, and computable CGE modeling approaches as they are used in a planning environment.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 6700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 6910 - Independent Research


    1-3

    Directed readings. Credits from this course toward any economics graduate degree require approval of the student’s advisory committee, the department graduate committee, and the department head.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 4010 /ECN 4010  and ECN 5000 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • APEC 6970 - Thesis Research


    1-9

    Master’s level research.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9
  
  • APEC 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9

    Master’s level advisement.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9
  
  • APEC 7130 - Microeconomic Theory I


    3

    Provides a rigorous introduction to graduate-level microeconomic theory. While the specific focus is on the theoretical construct of graduate-level microeconomic models, the broad objective of the class is to lay the foundation for empirical applications in microeconomics. To meet this broad objective, the course covers theory of the firm, consumer theory, market structure, theory of public goods and externalities, and welfare economics.

    Cross-listed as: ECN 7130 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 7140 - Microeconomic Theory II


    3

    Extends the theoretical foundations of microeconomics with an emphasis on model building in economics. Topics include static games of complete and incomplete information, dynamic games of complete and incomplete information, imperfectly competitive markets, risk and uncertainty, public goods, general equilibrium, and information economics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7130 /ECN 7130  and APEC 7360 /ECN 7360 .

    Cross-listed as: ECN 7140 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 7150 - Microeconomic Theory III


    3

    Extends the theoretical foundations of microeconomics with an emphasis on model building in economics. Topics include static games of complete and incomplete information, dynamic games of complete and incomplete information, imperfectly competitive markets, risk and uncertainty, public goods, general equilibrium, and information economics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7130 /ECN 7130  and APEC 7360 /ECN 7360 .

    Cross-listed as: ECN 7140 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 7230 - Macroeconomic Theory I


    3

    Lays a foundation of advanced macroeconomic analysis, integrating theory, data, and computational methods. Special attention given to real-world issues, with an emphasis on how economists use macro models and data to improve business and public policy decisions. Topics covered include neoclassical and endogenous growth theories, real business cycle and new Keynesian theories of economic fluctuations, monetary theory, macroeconomic policy, and open-economy macroeconomics.

    Cross-listed as: APEC 6000  and ECN 7230 /ECN 6000 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
   3
  
  • APEC 7310 - Econometrics I


    3

    Begins with a review of probability and statistics. Remainder of course is spent discussing the Classical linear regression model, least squares and maximum likelihood estimation, finite and asymptotic sample properties, inference, prediction, and nonlinear optimization.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7360 /ECN 7360 .

    Cross-listed as: ECN 7310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 7320 - Econometrics II


    3

    Extension of APEC 7310 , covering topics such as nonspherical disturbances, panel data, simultaneous equations, time series and distributed lag models, and limited and qualitative dependent variable models.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7310 /ECN 7310 .

    Cross-listed as: ECN 7320 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 7330 - Econometrics III


    3

    Provides in-depth coverage of current topics/techniques in applied econometric time series analysis, with an emphasis on econometric model development, estimation, and interpretation. Topics include difference equations, lag operators, stationary ARMA processes, modeling economic time series including trends and volatility, testing for trends and unit roots, vector autoregressions, the Kalman filter including the state space representation of a dynamic system, cointegration, and error-correction models.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7320 /ECN 7320 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 7350 - Mathematical Economics I


    3

    Includes linear equations, matrix algebra, multivariate calculus, static optimization, comparative static analysis, constrained optimization, and Kuhn-Tucker conditions.

    Cross-listed as: ECN 7350 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 7360 - Mathematical Economics II


    3

    Extends the presentation of APEC 7350  by covering applications of constrained optimization, the envelope theorem and applications, differential equations, dynamic economics, and optimal control.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7350 /ECN 7350 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 7400 - International Trade and the Environment


    3

    Focuses on recent developments in the theory of trade and trade policy, including: (1) imperfect competition, (2) factor movements, (3) trade flows, and (4) the effect of trade policies on environmental quality.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7140 /ECN 7140  and APEC 7240 /ECN 7240 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 7500 - Resource Economics


    3

    Focuses on formal economic models associated with optimal exploitation of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Applications to minerals, groundwater, energy resources, soil, forests, fisheries, rangelands, watersheds, wildlife, etc.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7140 /ECN 7140  and APEC 7240 /ECN 7240 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • APEC 7510 - Environmental Economics


    3

    Covers the theory of environmental policy. Topics include, but are not limited to, externalities, uncertainty and the choice of policy instruments, market imperfections and the number of participants, nonconvexities in the production set, the charges and standards approach, marketable emission permits, the environment and development, international environmental issues, and ecological economics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: APEC 7500 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • APEC 7950 - Department of Economics Graduate Seminar


    1

    Exposes students to new developments in research and management in the field of economics. Features participation by students, faculty, and guest lecturers.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • APEC 7970 - Dissertation Research


    1-9

    PhD dissertation research.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1-9
  
  • APEC 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9

    PhD-level advisement.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1-9

Arabic

  
  • ARBC 1010 - Arabic First Year I


    4

    Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • ARBC 1020 - Arabic First Year II


    4

    Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ARBC 1010  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4

Art

  
  • ART 1010 - Exploring Art (BCA)

    BCABreadth Creative Arts
    3

    Introduction to the visual arts, including the language, elements, and history of art.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 1020 - Drawing I


    3

    Introduction to the visual language of drawing, the graphic elements, various drawing media, and the creative problems involved.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 1050 - Introduction to Photography


    3

    Overview of photography. Operation of camera and related equipment, exposure and development of black and white and color positive film materials, and enlarging and printing of black and white negatives, with a strong emphasis on composition and photographic aesthetics.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 1110 - Drawing I ( Art Majors Only)


    3

    Development of foundation drawing skills for art majors. Introduction to fundamental drawing principles and various drawing media through creative applications. Required for art majors.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to art majors having freshman standing (30 or less earned credits) only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 1120 - Two-Dimensional Design


    3

    Study and problem solving of form, space, texture, value, and color theory.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 1130 - Three-Dimensional Design


    3

    Fosters development of basic understanding of three-dimensional form and space relationships. Includes three-dimensional problem solving, as well as use of a range of materials.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 1150 - Two-Dimensional Design (Art Majors Only)


    3

    Foundation design course for art majors. Exploration of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Extensive use of a variety of media in creative problem solving. Required for art majors.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to art majors having freshman standing (30 or less earned credits) only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 1160 - Three-Dimensional Design (Art Majors Only)


    3

    Foundation design course for art majors. Exploration into the principles and vocabulary of visual organization in three dimensions. Through the manipulation of a variety of materials, students gain understanding of form and space. Required for art majors.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to art majors having freshman standing (30 or less earned credits) only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 2110 - Drawing II


    3

    A continuation of ART 1020  or ART 1110 , with an emphasis on more complex problems and techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1020  or ART 1110  or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to art majors having freshman standing (30 or less earned credits) only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 2200 - Painting I


    3

    Introduction to visual language of painting. Focuses on organization of visual ideas and basic oil painting techniques. Provides experience in both direct and indirect painting methods, as well as introducing applied color concepts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1020  or ART 1110 ; and ART 1120  or ART 1150 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 2220 - Watercolor Painting


    3

    Exploration of formal, technical, and conceptual problems in water media, for students with basic painting experience. Emphasis on gaining proficiency in both transparent and opaque watercolor techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2200 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 2230 - Basic Printmaking


    3

    Introductory course to acquaint students with the broader aspects of relief, intaglio, and planographic processes.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1020  or ART 1110 ; and ART 1120  or ART 1150 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 2400 - Computers and Art


    3

    Basic course dealing with the study and use of the personal computer as a creative medium. Emphasizes hands-on software training directed toward the art of visual design and aesthetic expression. Several projects created using the computer and related peripherals. Discusses various forms of digital output and communications. Critical reviews of art projects focus on the elements and principles of visual design, as well as basic graphic design concepts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to Art majors only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 2600 - Basic Sculpture


    3

    Introduction to additive and subtractive processes in the realization of sculptural ideas. Student involvement in carving, clay modeling, and construction projects.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1130  or ART 1160 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 2650 - Introduction to Ceramics


    3

    Introduction to basic processes of ceramics and the operation of the USU ceramics lab. Includes handbuilding, throwing, and firing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ART 2810 - Photography I


    3

    Black and white photography, including camera operation, exposure and development, and enlarging and printing of black and white negatives, with a concern for advancing technical controls, aesthetics, and darkroom experimentation. Introduction to electronic imaging.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 2900 - Introductory Internship/CO-OP


    3

    Introductory level educational work experience in an internship/cooperative education position approved by the Department of Art.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 3000 - Secondary Art Methods I


    3

    Focuses on developing art curricula by formulating objectives for teaching art history, art appreciation, and the making of art in the secondary schools. Required for art education majors.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 3050 - Japanese Calligraphy


    1

    Study of Japanese writing system through practicing the art of calligraphy.

    Cross-listed as: JAPN 3050 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • ART 3200 - Painting II


    3

    Continuation of concepts and techniques covered in ART 2200 , emphasizing more complex formal and conceptual problems.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2200 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 3210 - Classical Mythology


    3

    Introduces major myths of the Classical world. Explores how these myths serve as keys to understanding the documents and arts of Classical civilization.

    Cross-listed as: CLAS 3210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 3220 - Screen Printing


    3

    Investigation of the basic processes employed in screen printing. Includes surface preparation, image preparation, drawing techniques, registration, and printing of the screen.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2230 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 3230 - Lithography


    3

    Investigation of the basic processes employed in lithography, including surface preparation, basic drawing techniques, registration, processing, and printing of the stone or plate, as well as photo, transfer, and color methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2230 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 3240 - Intaglio


    3

    Investigation of the basic processes employed in intaglio, including acid (line etch, aquatint, lift grounds, soft ground) and nonacid (dry point, mezzotint, engraving) techniques, as well as transfer and color methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2230 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 3250 - Relief Prints


    3

    Introduction to relief printing, including woodcut, linoleum cut, and wood engraving.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2230 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 3270 - Color: Theory and Practice


    3

    Explores both the theory and application of color in the visual arts. Special emphasis placed on the development of applied color skills.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ART 3300 - Clinical Experience I


    1

    First clinical practicum (30 hours minimum) in middle and secondary schools, arranged by special methods instructors in department. Required at level I.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • ART 3350 - Drawing for Illustration


    3

    Encourages drawing with a variety of media. Students will draw from the model in class. Homework consists of filling two 100-page sketchbooks with drawings from life, memory, or photographs.

    Repeatable for credit.
3
  
  • ART 3370 - Illustration Concepts


    3

    Students learn to develop visual ideas for illustrations and carry an idea through the stage of roughs to a comprehensive and finished image, using both digital and traditional media.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1020  or ART 1110 ; ART 1120  or ART 1150 ; and ART 2400 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 3400 - Typography


    3

    Introductory graphic design course, dealing with concepts and principles related to the exploration of typography as an art and design element. Series of exercises designed to give students professional and philosophical look at aesthetic and functional use of type and related visual elements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1120  or ART 1150 ; and ART 2400 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 3420 - Communication Arts Seminar


    1

    Lecture seminars by professional guest artists in illustration and graphic design.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • ART 3610 - Intermediate Sculpture


    3

    Further development in the materials, techniques, and traditions of sculpture. Expands on specific explorations, such as modeling, construction, and carving. Emphasizes strong relationship between concept and the technical execution of a sculptural form.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2600 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 3650 - Intermediate Ceramics: Handbuilding


    3

    Application of traditional ceramic construction techniques to vessel and sculptural subjects.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2650 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 3660 - Intermediate Ceramics: Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel


    3

    Focuses on throwing and trimming techniques using the potter’s wheel. Emphasizes production of multiples.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2650 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 3700 - Elementary Art Methods


    3

    Focuses on developing art curricula by formulating objectives for teaching art processes, art history, and art appreciation in the elementary schools. Required preparation for a grade school teacher.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ART 3710 - Fine Art Seminar


    1

    Lecture seminars given by professionals as part of the Art Department visiting artist program.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • ART 3810 - Photography II


    3

    Advanced black and white photography emphasizing technical controls, including the zone system and introduction to the 4x5 camera. Application of technical skills to enhance creative photographic expression. Continuation of digital imaging and use of computer for sensitometry graphing.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2810  or equivalent experience.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 4000 - Secondary Art Methods II


    3

    Focuses on developing methodologies for presenting art concepts and techniques in the secondary schools.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3000 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 4200 - Advanced Drawing and Painting Studio


    3-6

    Advanced individual painting and drawing projects. Students may use a variety of painting and drawing methods to execute a series of closely related paintings and drawings that are intended to develop a focused and personal portfolio.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2200 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-6
  
  • ART 4210 - Figure Painting


    3

    Painting from the model, with emphasis on solving problems of the planar structure of the human form.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4260 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 4250 - Advanced Printmaking Studio


    1-9

    In-depth investigation of one printmaking process with emphasis placed on both technical and aesthetic considerations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 2230  and permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-9
  
  • ART 4260 - Life Drawing


    3

    Drawing from live models with emphasis on exploring interpretation, techniques, and compositional approach.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1110  and ART 2110 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ART 4270 - Special Topics: Drawing and Painting


    3

    Focuses on various issues in the field of drawing and painting. Allows students to pursue production of their own creative endeavors related to the topic of the course. Course content varies from semester to semester.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ART 4300 - Clinical Experience II


    1

    Second clinical practicum (30 hours minimum) in middle and secondary schools, arranged by special methods instructors in department. Required at level II.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3300 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • ART 4370 - Illustration Studio


    3

    Students build and enhance their portfolios through solving a series of advanced illustration problems. Emhasizes development of personal style through an examination of content, materials, and techniques. Explores both digital and traditional media.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3370 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ART 4410 - Graphic Interface Design I


    3

    Concentrates on development of graphic design techniques and theories necessary to create successful graphical user interfaces. Students explore aesthetic and functional uses of motion, sound, interactivity, information architecture, branding, and typography as they relate to graphic interface design.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4420 , ART 4440 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
 

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