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ART 4460 - Advanced Computer Graphics Studio
1-9 credits
Independent research and development of advanced projects in the field of digital graphics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4440 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 4470 - Special Topics in Graphic Design and Illustration
1-9 credits
Focuses on various issues in the field of visual communications design. Allows students to pursue production of digital and traditional projects related to the topic of the course. Content of this studio course varies from semester to semester.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 4610 - Sculpture Projects
3 credits
Develops skills in a particular sculptural methodology. Investigates genres of public sculpture, installation, and advanced modeling, from traditional to contemporary. Stresses ideas based in a broader context of social and cultural issues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3610 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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ART 4620 - Sculpture Seminar
3 credits
Designed to focus on and challenge current assumptions in regard to contemporary issues in sculpture.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4660 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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ART 4640 - Technology of Ceramic Art
3 credits
Selected topics in aesthetics and technology of ceramic art, including ceramic history, glaze chemistry and calculation, firing techniques, kiln design and construction, etc. Students enrolling for more than 3 credits arrange credit for directed studies in specific topics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3650 , ART 3660 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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ART 4650 - Advanced Ceramic Studio
3-6 credits
Provides time, equipment, and facilities for advanced students to pursue directed studies leading to personal expression through ceramic media. To be repeated during at least four semesters by art majors with ceramics emphasis.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3650 , ART 3660 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ART 4660 - Advanced Sculpture Studio
1-9 credits
Advanced directed study in specific technical, aesthetic, and/or conceptual issues in sculpture.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4610 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1-9 |
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ART 4810 - Digital Photography
3 credits
Continued exploration of digital photography, from computer to studio, with strong ties to traditional image making. Digital image processing and use of both software and hardware of digital photography. Study of ethical, artistic, and personal issues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3810 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ART 4820 - Nineteenth Century Photography Printing Processes
3 credits
Introduction to hand-made photographic emulsions invented and used in the nineteenth century. Production of gum prints, cyanotypes, photogravures, carbon prints, and platinum prints. Explores unique visual characteristics of each process. Includes basic bookbinding.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3810 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ART 4830 - Independent Projects in Photography
1-9 credits
Student-initiated, independent projects in photography. Provides opportunity for students to gain technical proficiency and aesthetic creativity. Major emphasis on critiques and group discussions.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3810 or permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 4840 - Color Photography I
3 credits
Introduction to technical, conceptual, aesthetic, and digital explorations available with exposure and development of color positive and negative films. Investigation of color theory accompanied by production of correctly balanced color prints.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3810 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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ART 4850 - Color Photography II
3 credits
Continuation of study with color materials including digital investigations. Explores alternative techniques and manipulative capabilities with color processes. Stresses individual pursuit of color print portfolio.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4840 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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ART 4860 - Photographic Studio
3 credits
Exploration of the photographic studio, 4x5 view camera, the principles of applied lighting, and the communication of an idea through photography. Commercial, editorial, portrait, and digital photography directed toward professional portfolio preparation. All students required to have 4x5 camera.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 3810 . Enrollment limited to BFA students only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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ART 4870 - Photographic Portfolio
3 credits
Advanced photography class in preparation for life after graduation. Strong emphasis on work toward a personal professional portfolio (fine art and commercial) and written support documentation (resumes, cover letters, artist statement, etc.).
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4860 . Enrollment limited to BFA students only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ART 4880 - Imaging Services
3 credits
Internship situation at a commercial photographic studio and lab facility.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 4810 , ART 4840 . Enrollment limited to BFA candidates only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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ART 4900 - Advanced Internship/Coop
1-9 credits
Internship/cooperative education work experience in art. For those students needing complexity and a more professional level of experience in the workplace.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-9 |
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ART 4910 - Senior BFA Exhibition
2 credits
Professional presentation and exhibition procedures. Required for all BFA candidates.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of advisor. Enrollment limited to senior standing and BFA candidates only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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ART 4920 - Independent Projects
1-9 credits
Student-planned projects, executed through individual initiative and scheduled consultation with instructor.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ART 1020 or ART 1110 ; ART 1120 or ART 1150 ; and ART 1130 or ART 1160 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 4930 - Student Teaching at University Level
3 credits
Teaching methods and procedures for university-level classes, working directly with faculty in lower-division classes.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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ART 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar
2 credits
Capstone seminar focused upon student teaching issues, professional development, and principles of effective instruction, emphasizing a reflective methodology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Level 1 and Level 2 completion, and student teaching placement.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2 |
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ART 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools
10 credits
Thirteen-week culminating practicum in which students assume full-time teaching responsibilities under direction of cooperating teachers in major and minor fields.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Level 1 and Level 2 completion, and student teaching placement.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
10 |
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ART 6200 - Graduate Drawing and Painting Studio
1-9 credits
Emphasizes individual attainment of personal conviction or direction in painting.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 6250 - Graduate Printmaking Studio
1-9 credits
Intensive individual production in advanced printmaking techniques.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 6370 - Gradaute Illustration Studio
3-9 credits
Advertising, Editorial, Fashion. Techniques in advertising illustration meeting the needs of client and his or her audience.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-9 |
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ART 6400 - Graduate Graphic Design Studio
3-9 credits
Graphic design problems leading to understanding of major concepts in this area.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-9 |
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ART 6640 - Technology of Ceramic Art
3 credits
Selected topics in aesthetics and technology of ceramic art, including ceramic history, glaze chemistry and calculation, firing techniques, kiln design and construction, etc.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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ART 6650 - Graduate Ceramic Studio
3-9 credits
Arranged to provide time, equipment, and facilities for graduate students to pursue directed studies. Tutorial format with group critiques.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-9 |
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ART 6660 - Graduate Sculpture Studio
3-9 credits
Advanced individual problems in various media and technique.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-9 |
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ART 6710 - Graduate Greek and Roman Art
3 credits
Origin and development of the art and architecture of Crete, Mycenae, Greece, and the Roman world.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ART 6800 - Graduate Photography Studio
3-9 credits
Designed to cover several phases of photography, with emphasis on composing what we see in an artistic manner. Allows graduate students to further emphasize their thesis project area of study.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-9 |
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ART 6900 - Critical Theory and Contemporary Issues
3 credits
Deals with general topic of professional practice, including art criticism and how contemporary work relates to current social issues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ART 6910 - Graduate Interdisciplinary Critique
3 credits
Focuses on current work of critique participants. Brings disciplinary analysis to specific problem.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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ART 6920 - Graduate Independent Projects in Art
1-9 credits
Advanced problems in emphasis, medium, and idiom of student’s choice. Student plans project and executes it through individual initiative and scheduled consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor and graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 6930 - Professional Practices
3 credits
Designed to familiarize graduate students with practical experiences shared by all studio disciplines, including researching opportunities, financing, and practicing a post-graduate career in the studio. Explores preparation of a portfolio, writing materials, and documentation of studio works for individualized application strategies. Details extensive research into employment possibilities, such as teaching, gallery and museum positions, and artist-in-residencies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status with good standing.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ART 6940 - Graduate Internship/Coop
1-9 credits
Internship/cooperative education work experience in art. Designed to allow graduate students to receive more complex and professional workplace experience.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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ART 6970 - Research and Thesis
3 credits
Prerequisite/Restriction: Candidacy status.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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ART 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ARTH 1270 - Native American Arts and Crafts
3 credits
Introduces prehistoric, historic, and contemporary Native American art forms and the underlying philosophical belief systems that gave rise to them. Goal is to provide basic principles for understanding and evaluating the artistic expression of Native Americans. Organized around geographical regions and cultural types.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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ARTH 2710 - Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval (BHU)
BHU Breadth Humanities
3 credits
Prehistoric art through the end of the Gothic era.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 2720 - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern (BHU)
BHU Breadth Humanities
3 credits
Renaissance through modern.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 3110 - Ancient Near East (DHA/CI)
DHA/CI Depth Humanities and Creative Arts and Communications Intensive
3 credits
Survey of history and civilization of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Israel, from prehistory to 500 B.C. Writing intensive.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement.
Cross-listed as: HIST 3110 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 3820 - History of Early Photography
3 credits
Reviews early history of photography, beginning before the 1839 public announcement by Daguerre and continuing through the early twentieth century. Explores social change, invention, and the fulfillment of the artist’s desire to represent reality.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 3830 - History of Contemporary Photography
3 credits
Reviews history of contemporary photography, beginning with the modernist movements of the 1920s and progressing through the aesthetic, technical, and communicative changes, up to today’s contemporary uses of the medium. Examines photography’s relationship to the historical changes in society, through its evolution as an art form, a commercial venue, and a visual record.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 4210 - Celtic Europe
3 credits
History of Celtic peoples in British Isles, Scandinavia, and continental Europe, from Neolithic times to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Computer intensive.
Cross-listed as: HIST 4210 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 4510 - Islamic Visual Cultures (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Explores the emergence and development of Islamic visual cultures in Asia and around the Mediterranean between 622 and 1250.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2710 (recommended).
Cross-listed as: ARTH 6510 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 4610 - Greek and Roman Art (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Origin and development of art and architecture of Crete, Mycenae, Greece, and the Roman world.
Cross-listed as: ARTH 6610 .
3 |
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ARTH 4620 - Byzantine Art (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Focuses on the art and architecture of the Byzantine empire from late antiquity to the fifteenth century. In addition to including study of the visual arts, course incorporates readings in the history of religion and gender studies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2710 (recommended).
Cross-listed as: ARTH 6620 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 4630 - Medieval Art (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Covers art and architecture in Europe between 450 and 1450, with an emphasis on cultural diversity and artistic variety. Study of the visual arts is complemented by readings in history and literature.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2710 (recommended).
Cross-listed as: ARTH 6630 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 4720 - Renaissance Art (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Development of European art and architecture from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century.
3 |
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ARTH 4730 - Baroque and Rococo Art
3 credits
Development of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe from the late sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries.
3 |
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ARTH 4740 - Nineteenth Century Art
3 credits
Painting and sculpture from Neoclassicism to Symbolism. Prerequisites: ARTH 2720 or consent of instructor, graduate status.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2720 .
3 |
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ARTH 4750 - Twentieth Century Art
3 credits
History of painting, sculpture, and architecture from post-impressionists to the present.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 4610 .
3 |
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ARTH 4760 - American Art
3 credits
History of painting, sculpture, and architecture in America from colonial times to the present.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2720 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 4790 - Art History Seminar and Special Problems
1-6 credits
Capstone course for art history emphasis area. Focuses on special topics in the discipline of art history. Allows students to develop advanced research projects related to the topic of the course. Covers critical theory and methods of art history research and writing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of at least one art history course at the 3000 level or above; or permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1-6 |
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ARTH 4800 - Directed Reading and Research in Art History
1-3 credits
Directed reading, writing, and research in art history.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3 |
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ARTH 4810 - Museum Internship
1-3 credits
Through this course, advanced art history students may arrange for credit in conjunction with a local museum. Supervisor at museum oversees student’s work. A faculty member in Art History oversees the written component, including portfolio, documentation, and research paper, depending on number of credits student is enrolled for.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3 |
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ARTH 5710 - Gender Issues in Art
3 credits
Discussion of major issues and debates regarding gender in the visual arts. Topics include: revising the canon, representing gender, and theories of gender and spectatorship. Readings are discussed and applied to visual works of art.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 5720 - Central European Art
3 credits
Discussion-based seminar covering the traditionally neglected theme of art in Central Europe. Emphasizes modern art, with the theme of national identity as a constant concern.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 5730 - The Art Museum
3 credits
The history of museums and display practice has become a significant field in studies of contemporary art and art history. Topics covered include: cabinets of curiosity and historical origins, art museums and their publics, blockbusters, revisionism, architecture, museums, and memory.
3 |
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ARTH 5740 - Art and Religion: Topics in Sacred Art
3 credits
Discussion-based course investigating relationships between religion and the arts. May focus on any period of history or region of the world, depending on scholarly interests of instructor.
Cross-listed as: RELS 5740 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring alternate years
3 |
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ARTH 6510 - Islamic Visual Cultures
3 credits
Explores the emergence and development of Islamic visual cultures in Asia and around the Mediterranean between 622 and 1250.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2710 (recommended).
Cross-listed as: ARTH 4510 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 6610 - Greek and Roman Art
3 credits
Origin and development of art and architecture of Crete, Mycenae, Greece, and the Roman world.
Cross-listed as: ARTH 4610 .
3 |
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ARTH 6620 - Byzantine Art
3 credits
Focuses on the art and architecture of the Byzantine empire from late antiquity to the fifteenth century. In addition to including study of the visual arts, course incorporates readings in the history of religion and gender studies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2710 (recommended).
Cross-listed as: ARTH 4620 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 6630 - Medieval Art (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Covers art and architecture in Europe between 450 and 1450, with an emphasis on cultural diversity and artistic variety. Study of the visual arts is complemented by readings in history and literature.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2710 (recommended).
Cross-listed as: ARTH 4630 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 6720 - Graduate Renaissance Art
3 credits
Development of European art and architecture from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 6730 - Graduate Baroque and Rococo Art
3 credits
Development of art and architecture in Europe from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 6740 - Graduate Nineteenth Century Art
3 credits
Painting and sculpture from Neoclassicism to Symbolism.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ARTH 2720 or permission of instructor and graduate status.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 6750 - Graduate Twentieth Century Art
3 credits
History of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the post-impressionists to the present.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 6760 - Graduate American Art
3 credits
History of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the post-impressionists to the present.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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ARTH 6770 - Graduate Gender Issues in Art
3 credits
Discussion of major issues and debates regarding gender in the visual arts. Topics include: revising the canon, representing gender, and theories of gender and spectatorship. Readings are discussed and applied to visual works of art.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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ARTH 6790 - Art History Seminar and Special Problems
1-6 credits
Focuses on special topics in the discipline of art history. Allows students to develop advanced research projects related to the topic of the course. Covers critical theory and methods of art history research and writing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate status and permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1-6 |
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ARTH 6900 - Graduate Seminar : Issues in Contemporary Art
3 credits
Sessions devoted to select issues prevalent in contemporary art, including the body, the real, text, gender, display, and conceptualism. Requires intensive verbal and written participation.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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AUTO 1000 - Introduction to Transportation Technology I
4 credits
First course in automotive or diesel technology. Students will gain needed skills in shop safety and other basic skills that will prepare students for specific automotive or diesel courses. Covers: using manual and information systems, precision measurement, tires and wheels, bearings, headlamp adjustment, oils and fluids, cleaning methods, gaskets and sealants, cooling systems and belts and hoses. This course can be articulated with high school automotive courses.
Cross-listed as:
Campus: USU Eastern only
4 |
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AUTO 1010 - Introduction to Transportation Technology II
5 credits
Continuation of . Students will continue to learn how to service, troubleshoot and repair modern automobiles.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
5 |
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AUTO 1100 - Engine Repair Theory
3 credits
Will study engine types, construction, operating principles, and performance. Related physics and mathematics are emphasized, detailed examination is made of lubricating systems, cooling systems, timing valves and bearings, as applied to gas and diesel-powered units.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1105 - Engine Repair Lab
3 credits
Offers shop practice in engine disassembly and inspection, valve and seat reconditioning, and installation, checking tolerance, fitting parts, and engine reassembling. Students will complete all P-1 and P-2 NATEF tasks for the area of study.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1200 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Theory
3 credits
Covers the principles of the automatic transmission system. Including gearsets, apply devices, power flow, hydraulic systems, torque converter, shift controls (manual, hydraulic and electronic) problem solving, repair procedures, and maintenance procedures. Physics and math will be included as part of system operation.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1205 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Lab
2 credits
Students will complete checks necessary to analyze and diagnose automatic transmission systems. Lab assignments include major and minor repair procedures including disassembly, verifying clearances and specifications and reassembly to manufacturer specifications. Students will have the opportunity to complete all P-1 and P-2 NATEF tasks for this area of study. Completion of all tasks will require students to plan and use the time available wisely.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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AUTO 1300 - Manual Drive Train and Axle Theory
3 credits
Studies the theory of manual transmission, trans axles, drive shafts, axle shafts, and differential assemblies. A study of four wheel drive and clutch components as used in manual drive trains will also be included.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1305 - Manual Drive Train and Axle Lab
2 credits
Students will complete the removal, tear down, assembly, and installation procedure on a standard transmission, trans axle, differential assembly and clutch assembly. They will diagnose the need of required replacement parts on all manual drive train components. They will also complete all P-1 and P-2 NATEF requirements for this area of study.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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AUTO 1400 - Suspension and Steering Theory
3 credits
Will study the theory of SRS Systems Manual, power steering systems, rack and pinion systems, McPherson Strut Suspension Systems, and short and long arm suspension systems. Will also study two and four wheel alignment procedures and steering geometry as well as tire wear problems. Students will also learn the theory behind tire and wheel vibrations. Where applicable, related math and physics will be taught.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1405 - Suspension and Steering Lab
3 credits
Students will complete as many as four wheel alignment procedures and wheel balances as time permits, as well as all P-1 and P-2 NATEF tasks for this area of study.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1500 - Brakes - Theory
3 credits
Covers the principles of the automotive braking system. Includes the study of ABS, manual and power brake system, covers disc brakes, and drum brakes as well as power assist units. Where applicable, related math and physics will be taught.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1505 - Brakes - Lab
2 credits
Students will complete necessary pressure checks to diagnose and analyze brake problems and will complete major and minor brake work, which will include turning drums and rotors on a brake lathe. Students will complete all P-1 and P-2 NATEF tasks for this area of study.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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AUTO 1550 - Professional Vocational Leadership (VICA)
1 credit
Supports and facilitates the goals and objectives of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Students will gain skills in the following areas: personal development, service, team building and leadership, workplace skills, and interview skills. Students may participate in regional, state and national competitions.
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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AUTO 1600 - Electrical and Electronics I Theory
3 credits
Complete study of the automobile electrical system, which includes battery performance and testing, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair. Proper use of a multimeter including Hz, dwell, ms on time, duty cycle, min/max. Coursework also includes proper use of wiring diagram and electrical troubleshooting procedures.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1605 - Electrical and Electronics I Lab
3 credits
Students will complete all hands on testing of components using diagnostic routines and troubleshooting procedures. Use of diagrams, meters, test procedures, and NATEF tasks will be required.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1800 - Engine Performance I Theory
3 credits
Coursework will include fuel systems, ignition systems, air intake and exhaust systems. Will also cover basic engine diagnostics and test procedures.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 1805 - Engine Performance I Lab
3 credits
Students will run test procedures to diagnose basic engine problems. Lab requirements include fuel delivery systems, early fuel injection and ignition systems, and basic waveform diagnostics. Skill sets and procedures will include NATEF tasks as well as instructor assignments.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 2600 - Electrical and Electronics II Theory
3 credits
Advanced diagnostic procedures on lighting systems, gauge systems, wiper systems, and warning systems. Students will use state of the art equipment including lab scope and waveform diagnostics.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 2605 - Electrical and Electronics II Lab
2 credits
Students will be required to complete advanced lab procedures including lab scope use, voltage and amperage waveform analysis and the completion of NATEF tasks to national standards. Competency testing includes experimental learning and guided diagnostic approaches.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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AUTO 2700 - Heating and Air Conditioning Theory
3 credits
Will study the theory of heat transfer, pressure, and change of state necessary for heating and systems to operate. Will also cover vacuum and electronic controls, actuators and sensors. Emphasis will be placed on proper use of equipment, safety issues as well as diagnosis and repair.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 2705 - Heating and Air Conditioning Lab
2 credits
The use of equipment and job skills will be performed. Students will follow the national NATEF task list as well as instructor written tasks. Students will service heating and air conditioning systems. Procedures will cover diagnostic and test procedures, and removal and replacement of heater core, evaporators, condensers, pumps, valves and switches used in domestic and import vehicles.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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AUTO 2800 - Engine Performance II Theory
3 credits
Includes the use of scanners, computer diagnostics, and proper use of the lab scope diagnostics for diagnostics.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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AUTO 2805 - Engine Performance II Lab
2 credits
Will cover OBDII as well as IM240 test procedures. Students will learn about computer monitors, how to access and use available information in the PCM. Scanner use will include road trip and snapshot features. Lab scope use will require testing of both inputs and outputs and learning how to use the information available.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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AUTO 2977 - Cooperative Education
1-3 credits
Provides supervised on-the-job experience for students in most aspects of automobile repair businesses. The student establishes learning objectives, hours to be worked, and a credit agreement with the instructor/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. Student and instructor/coordinator will meet periodically to review progress.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3 |
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AUTO 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Individual work approved by the department instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.
Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3 |
Aviation Technology |
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AV 1100 - The Aviation Profession
1 credit
Covers attributes of aviation professional, career planning, and certification process.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1 |
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AV 1130 - Flight Principles
2 credits
Basic flight theory and physics of flight. Aircraft control systems related to flight. Ground handling and servicing of aircraft. Special lab fee.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2 |
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AV 1140 - Aircraft Components and Principles
2 credits
Materials and hardware, as well as nondestructive inspection applicable to aircraft. Plumbing methods, maintenance publications, and aircraft weight and balance control.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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