2021-2022 University Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Allied Health, Sport and Wellness

  
  • ASW 445 - Theory and Practice of Strength and Conditioning, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ASW 302  and junior/senior standing
    Course is designed to provide in-depth content on the theory and practice of designing resistance exercise programs and the scientific basis for such programs; also covers practical aspects such as exercise technique, safety issues, administration of strength and conditioning programs, and considerations for special populations.

  
  • ASW 459 - Faculty-Student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ASW 463 - Advanced Special Topic Seminar, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ASW 491 - Departmental Thesis/Project, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ASW 492 - Departmental Thesis/Project, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ASW 494 - Physical Activity & Recreation Capstone, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ASW 201 , ASW 324 , & ASW 356 
    This course is designed to be completed in the final year of the required curriculum in a Physical Activity and Recreational Administration. Course activities and assignments will focus on overall expectations of a Physical Activity and Recreational Administration. Emphasis will be on integrating the knowledge and skills that the student has developed throughout the Physical Activity and Recreation Administration curriculum.

  
  • ASW 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ASW 497X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged



Arabic

  
  • ARA 101 - Elementary Arabic I, 4 credit hours


    This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, basic writing and conversational skills, and entry-level Arabic grammar, including gender of nouns and verbs and regular conjugations. Students will also be exposed to Arabic culture and customs of polite society.

  
  • ARA 102 - Elementary Arabic II, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ARA 101  or equivalent
    Students of Arabic 102 are expected to enhance the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic. This class will introduce hollow, double-root, and defective verbs, absolute negation, and conditional tense. Students will be exposed to native speakers of Arabic through audio-visual materials and will continue learning about Arab culture.

  
  • ARA 201 - Intermediate Arabic I, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ARA 102  or equivalent
    This third semester course continues building the students’ intermediate knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic and completes the book used in ARA 101  and ARA 102 . The course will provide opportunities for students to solidify and augment the grammar learned in Elementary Arabic as it introduces new vocabulary. It will focus on the development of the ability to use Modern Standard Arabic orally and in reading and writing. Topics include describing activities, professions, places, events, and states of affairs. Exercises include writing, relating information from written sources, and expressing thoughts and oneself. The course will also include an oral component, in which students will practice their Arabic oral communication skills. This will be assessed through specific presentations and projects, which will allow the students to further develop and build on the oral aspect of the Arabic language. Students who complete this course should be able to initiate discussion on topics of daily life and understand and produce more complicated life scenarios.

  
  • ARA 202 - Intermediate Arabic II, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ARA 201  or equivalent
    This fourth semester course continues building the students’ intermediate knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic and completes the book used in ARA 101  and ARA 102 . The course will provide opportunities for students to solidify and augment the grammar learned in Elementary Arabic as it introduces new vocabulary. It will focus on the development of the ability to use Modern Standard Arabic orally and in reading and writing. Topics include describing activities, professions, places, events, and states of affairs. Exercises include writing, relating information from written sources, and expressing thoughts and oneself. The course will also include an oral component, in which students will practice their Arabic oral communication skills. This will be assessed through specific presentations and projects, which will allow the students to further develop and build on the oral aspect of the Arabic language. Students who complete this course should be able to initiate discussion on topics of daily life and understand and produce more complicated life scenarios.

  
  • ARA 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ARA 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ARA 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours



Art

  
  • ART 102I - Art Appreciation, 3 credit hours


    Explore the masterpieces of Western art from mysterious prehistoric cave paintings to mystifying modern art. Appreciate and understand them by unlocking their meaning and function and by investigating the context in which the art was made. Our explorations will include such awe-inspiring monuments as Stonehenge, the Colosseum, and the Sistine Chapel, as well as vibrant Impressionist paintings and the perplexing works of Picasso and Dali.  

  
  • ART 103D - Art of Our Time, 3 credit hours


    Encounter and come to understand the challenging and often provocative trends in American art since 1945, as art is redefined not just through painting and sculpture, but also through photography, earthworks, performance, and multi-media installations. We will determine if contemporary American art is a reflection of our society and of ourselves.

  
  • ART 110 - Drawing I, 2 credit hours


    Creative problem solving and self-expression are the underlying themes in this survey of the basic topics in drawing, including perspective, perception, materials and techniques.

  
  • ART 111 - Drawing II, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 110  
    An extension of ART 110  that includes an introduction to figure drawing and pastels. Students begin formulating a unique personal vision and style while familiarizing themselves with more advance pictorial strategies.

  
  • ART 115 - Two Dimensional Design, 2 credit hours


    An investigation of structure and order in the visual arts. Such two dimensional design concepts as figure/ground, positive/negative space, balance, composition, pattern and rhythm will be explored. Emphasis will be on learning basic design concepts through various projects, creation of artworks, visual problem solving, self-expression, and assessment through group critiques by learning to make critical aesthetic judgments.

  
  • ART 116 - Three Dimensional Design, 2 credit hours


    Students participate in creative problem-solving exercises that explore the concepts of three dimensional design. Students will participate in classroom critiques where emphasis will be placed on making critical aesthetic judgments.

  
  • ART 117 - Color Theory, 2 credit hours


    The theory and practice of color are closely examined in this course. Useful applications are made to a broad range of fields with a special focus on the visual arts.

  
  • ART 210 - Intro to Illustration, 2 credit hours


    This course is an introduction to illustration and various ways of creating imagery on an Ipad Pro. Using the Procreate program, students will gain experience in digital painting by exploring a range of subject matter including character development, caricature, and photorealism. Requirements: Ipad Pro, Apple Pencil and the Procreate app.   

  
  • ART 212 - Drawing III, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 111 
    An in-depth investigation of the human form through drawing. Topics covered include gesture, anatomy, color, and foreshortening. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal philosophy and style regarding the use of the human form in art.

  
  • ART 213 - Introduction to Painting, 2 credit hours


    An introduction to oil painting, various techniques and styles, both traditional and contemporary, will be explored to aid the student in creative problem-solving and self expression.

  
  • ART 214 - Intermediate Painting, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 213  
    An extension of ART 213 , students begin building a personal artistic style and philosophy through the exploration of a variety of subjects, working strategies and stylistic concerns. Readings and discussions on contemporary art and artists aid the students in this process.

  
  • ART 216 - Introduction to Ceramics, 2 credit hours


    An introduction to the potters wheel and the basic processes of hand forming, decorating and glazing pottery. Student projects will be evaluated based on craftsmanship, design, aesthetics and creativity.

  
  • ART 217 - Intermediate Ceramics, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 216  
    An intensive study of utilitarian and non-utilitarian forms created with clay. Students will participate in classroom critiques where emphasis is placed on craftsmanship, design, aesthetics and creativity.

  
  • ART 220 - Digital Photography, 2 credit hours


    This studio course covers the fundamentals of digital photography as an art form. Areas of study include learning to use the digital camera, shutter, aperture and exposure as well as gaining experience in the digital darkroom and in the process of the digital image with Adobe Photoshop. Students will also learn color management and how to print digital images. The course emphasizes visual problem solving and creativity through class assignments. Students must provide a digital SLR camera with removable lenses.  Camera must have full manual control over focusing, shutter speed, aperture and capable of at least 8 megapixels.

  
  • ART 225 - Introduction to Photoshop, 2 credit hours


    A study of two-dimensional computer imaging and design using Adobe Photoshop for creative image making and visual problem solving. Students will learn to operate the computer, picture and film scanners, and color printers while studying the raster based program Adobe Photoshop. The course will focus on 16 million color digital painting, drawing and photography. Students must provide film and/or digital cameras for use in the course.

  
  • ART 226 - Three-dimensional Computer Imaging- Maya, 2 credit hours


    A study of three-dimensional computer imaging and design using the program 3Ds Max for creative image making, animation and visual problem solving. This program is the industry standard for 3D computer imaging for film, video, game creation and 3D visualizations. Students will learn to create virtual 3D worlds by creating 3D objects, navigating space, lighting, camera techniques, ray trace rendering and animation. Emphasis will be on the technical, visual problem solving and self-expression through this medium. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ART 231I - Art History: from Caves to Cathedrals, 3 credit hours


    Survey the main trends of art and architecture from mystifying prehistoric cave paintings to majestic Gothic cathedrals.   Along the way, explore Stonehenge in England, the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the Parthenon of Ancient Greece, the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, Early Christian and Byzantine churches in Italy, Early Medieval art in Ireland, and the soaring grandeur of medieval cathedrals. 

  
  • ART 232I - Art History: from Renaissance to Modernism, 3 credit hours


    Survey the main trends of art and architecture from the dazzling Italian Renaissance to the complexities of modern art. Along the way, explore Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, the Baroque masterpieces of Rome and the Palace of Versailles in France. You’ll also study the paintings of Neoclassical and Romantic artists, the Impressionist portraits and landscapes of Renoir and Monet, the mesmerizing colors of Vincent Van Gogh, the groundbreaking Cubism of Picasso, and the strange dreamscapes of Dali.

  
  • ART 234 - Survey of American Art from Colonial Times to 1945, 3 credit hours


    Survey the main artistic trends in American painting, sculpture, and architecture from the colonial era to 1945. Along the way, you’ll explore Spanish colonial architecture, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the classical buildings of Washington, D.C., the dizzying skyscrapers of Chicago and New York, and the unique architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. You’ll also discover the majestic landscape paintings of Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains, the seascapes of Winslow Homer, the palettes of American Impressionism, and the mysterious cityscapes of Edward Hopper. The highly admired collection of American art at the Cleveland Museum of Art will be highlighted, as well the architecture of Cleveland.

  
  • ART 235I - Topics in Non-Western Art, 3 credit hours


    Explore the fascinating art of non-Western cultures, such as China, India, Japan, or Africa.

  
  • ART 240 - Graphic Design I, 2 credit hours


    In this studio course, students will generate independent creative solutions to a series of design problems that answer the question: “How do graphic designers create compelling print layouts that effectively communicate to their target audience?” Students will learn how to apply basic design principles and elements to create informative and/or persuasive print layouts. In addition to the graphic terms and techniques learned, students will expand their knowledge in other design processes including, brainstorming, conceptualizing, critical thinking, industry-standard software (Adobe Creative Cloud), mock-up, and project presentation.

    Students must provide a laptop computer to be used in class and have a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Adobe CC), specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

  
  • ART 241 - Graphic Design II, 2 credit hours


    Notes: This class will require a laptop computer with an Adobe CC subscription and require students to cover costs for arts supplies and printing.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 240  & CSC 135  
    In ART-241 Graphic Design II, students will learn how to apply their prior graphic design knowledge to website design. As part of the course work, students will learn the website design process from concept to code. Students learn and apply skills to construct a well-designed, responsive, trending, professional website. Other areas addressed include HTML, CSS, SEO, page optimization, navigation, email design, website images, color and font usage, browser compatibility, basic UX/UI, accessibility, and more.

    Students must provide a laptop computer to be used in class and have a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Adobe CC), specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe XD. Brackets, an open-source software, is also required.

     

  
  • ART 246 - Introduction to Sculpture, 2 credit hours


    Students explore creative processes aimed at uncovering the structural and plastic potential of a variety of media. Projects will be critiqued and evaluated while students learn to make critical aesthetic judgments.

  
  • ART 248 - Introduction to Printmaking, 2 credit hours


    An introductory course covering various printmaking processes; relief (linocut, woodcut, collagraph), and intaglio (etching). Emphasis will be on learning how to make prints, visual problem-solving, personal image-making, and assessment through group critiques by learning to make critical aesthetic judgments.

  
  • ART 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 261 - Typography, 2 credit hours


    Notes: This class will require a laptop computer with an Adobe CC subscription and require students to cover costs for arts supplies and printing.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 240  
    This course is an introduction to the history, anatomy, and classifications of type. By using a combination of studio and lecture, this course evaluates typography’s role in the creative and visual direction of a message. Understanding the power of typography by way of its influential & iconic typefaces and layout guidelines lead to more effective visual communication. Students use Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator to complete projects and solve problems aimed at achieving these goals.
    Students must provide a laptop computer to be used in class and have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Adobe CC), specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

  
  • ART 263 - Seminar, 1-4 credit hours


    Areas of specialized interest are offered.

  
  • ART 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ART 297(X) - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 315 - Advanced Painting, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 214 
    Primarily a self-directed course, students are responsible for creating a body of work that reflects individual formal and conceptual concerns. Students receive personalized guidance and feedback through discussions, directed readings and structured critiques. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ART 318 - Advanced Ceramics, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 217  
    The exploration and development of a student’s personal style in ceramics. Through classroom critiques students learn to make critical aesthetic judgments. This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • ART 319 - Special Topics in Ceramics, 1-2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Instructor
    This course will focus on and explore techniques and materials not covered in ART 216 , ART 217 , ART 318 . Areas of concentration may include Raku, Earthenware, Mold Making and Slip Casting, and Clay and Glaze Calculation. This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • ART 323 - Advanced Digital Photography, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 220  
    Students will learn advanced digital SLR camera controls, organizing and processing photographs using Adobe Lightroom, large scale digital printing and studio lighting.  Various digital photography processes will be covered including, panorama, HDR, light painting and photo montage. Course projects allow students to use their own subject matter while advancing their creative and technical skills.  Projects emphasize visual problem-solving, self-expression, and assessment through group critique and by learning to make critical aesthetic judgments.   May be repeated for credit.  A digital SLR camera is required.

  
  • ART 328 - Materials and Techniques, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all art education majors. Not open to freshmen

    This course is a blend of studio experiences and art education theory and practices. It encourages students to reflect on the importance of the arts in our schools and within our society as a whole, with particular emphasis on using the arts to foster creative and critical thinking skills. For general education majors it can be useful to learn how art can be adapted to other subject areas to enhance meaningful learning experiences in science, math, language arts and history. For those interested in pursuing art therapy, the course can expose you to practical studio techniques (such as ceramics, printmaking, and other two and three dimensional projects) and develop skills to become an effective facilitator of these activities in a group setting. Additional discussions on the psychological and emotional benefit of art can be applied to therapeutic goals, as well as learning how to assist children with special needs in the art classroom or studio group setting. Reflective journaling and discussions challenge participants in the class to critically evaluate current topics pertinent to the arts.

  
  • ART 347 - Advanced Sculpture, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 246 
    An intensive study of the sculpture process in a medium of the students’ choice. Through regular evaluation and critiques students will learn to make critical aesthetic judgments. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ART 349 - Advanced Printmaking, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 248 
    An intensive personal exploration of any print medium of the students choice. A search for individual style is emphasized. Advanced topics will also be covered and may include: photographic techniques in etching and lithography, the big woodcut, color techniques in relief and intaglio, the collagraph, the multi-block print, paper making and the print, and artists books. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • ART 350 - Graphic Design III, 2 credit hours


    Notes: This class will require a laptop computer with an Adobe CC subscription and require students to cover costs for arts supplies and printing.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 240 , ART 241  (with a C or higher), & ART 261  
    This course utilizes and expands upon skills learned in previous design courses, focusing on visual branding campaigns which include, brochures, direct mail, print/digital ads, packaging design, and website development. Also, this course covers topics that include design methods and techniques, such as paper, die-cuts, binding, and folds. ART 350 includes digital print file preparation, print quotes, and a visit to a printer to introduce and familiarize students with how the professional printing process works.

    Students must provide a laptop computer to use in class and have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Adobe CC), specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe XD. Brackets, an open-source software, is also required.

  
  • ART 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 362 - Logos & Symbols, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 240  
    This course explores the importance of logos, symbols, and icons as they pertain to graphic design and branding. Students learn what makes a logo work as an instantly recognizable representation of a company, service, or product. Using industry-standard software, each student will focus on the design process and development from conception to presentation, creating effective symbols, icons, logotypes, and logos. Students will apply their designs to branding material, identity systems, and other collateral to explore the use in context.

    Students must provide a laptop computer to be used in class and have a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Adobe CC), specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

  
  • ART 363 - Junior Seminar- Portfolio Review & Critique, .5-1 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
    Students present their portfolios for review by studio art faculty and their peers. Participation in presenting and evaluating artworks prepares students for the Senior Seminar.

  
  • ART 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ART 397(X) - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 432I - Twentieth Century Art, 3 credit hours


    A study of the history of European and American art from 1900-1945. Decade by decade, we will chronicle the revolutionary stylistic movements that reformed the notion of the meaning and purpose of art. Through the painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and cinema of this extraordinary era, we will witness the full unleashing of the human imagination.

  
  • ART 452 - Portfolio Review, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 240 , ART 241 , ART 261 , & ART 362 . ART 350  recommended.
    This course covers all aspects of the creation and presentation of a professional print and digital graphic design portfolio. Emphasizing individual strengths and areas of specialization, students edit and modify their creative works where required and add new pieces to a final portfolio that meets industry standards. Students also develop a brand and apply it to appropriate presentation materials, create resumes, references, business cards, promotional pieces, and an online portfolio website.

    Students must provide a laptop computer to use in class and have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Adobe CC), specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe XD. Brackets, an open-source software, is also required. Additional costs can be incurred with the purchase of a portfolio book, print professional business cards, and provide hosting and a URL to complete this course.

  
  • ART 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 463X - Senior Seminar- Senior Art Exhibit, .5-1 credit hour


    Prerequisite(s): ART 363  and Senior Standing
    This course involves student participation in the annual senior art exhibition. Students work with faculty advisors in preparing, mounting and exhibiting in the Fawick Art Gallery.

  
  • ART 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ART 497(X) - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • ART 497X - Digital Media Design Internship, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): ART 240 ART 241 ART 261 , ART 350 ART 362  and Senior Status. ART 452  is suggested.
    This course integrates the skills and knowledge students acquired in the Digital Media & Design program and applies them to a professional work setting. During the course of the semester, students will complete an off-site internship with a minimum of 15-20 hours per week for a total of 135 hours. Through regular meetings, the student will reflect on their work completed during the internship and on their academic experience at Baldwin Wallace. At the end of the experience, students will write and design a reflective essay and give a presentation on their internship.

    Students must provide a laptop computer to be used in class and have a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Adobe CC), specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.


Arts Management

  
  • AMG 102 - Introduction to Arts Management, 3 credit hours


    An examination of the Arts Management field including career options, types of arts organizations, relationship of program components to program goals, and current issues in arts management. Students will also reflect upon their career goals, create preliminary plans for attaining them, and begin working on interview, resume, and professionalism skills.

  
  • AMG 201 - Principles & Practices of Arts Management I, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  
    This course focuses on skills related to Mission Alignment, Program Development, Assessment, Strategic Planning, Organizational Behavior, Advocacy, and Public Policy for arts organizations and businesses.

  
  • AMG 202 - Principles & Practices of Arts Management II, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  
    This course focuses on skills related to Community Engagement, Education & Outreach, Ethics, Legal Environments, Human Resources, and International Perspectives for arts organizations and businesses.

  
  • AMG 203 - Music Industry I, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  or MUC 309  
    This course provides an overview of foundational skills necessary for the music industry including: principles and practices of financial concepts of the music industry, music intermediaries, merchandising, concert production and promotion, music touring, record labels, and technology in music delivery and consumption.

  
  • AMG 204 - Music Industry II, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 203  
    This course builds on business skills necessary to the music industry including: principles and practices of business, organizational structures, business technology, corporate structures, assessment strategies, and business cycles through a music industry lens.

  
  • AMG 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • AMG 297 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • AMG 297X - On-campus Internship, 1-2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  
  
  • AMG 301 - Marketing and Audience Development for the Arts, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  
    This course focuses on skills related to strategic planning, outreach, and resource development strategies for not-for-profit arts organizations.

  
  • AMG 302 - Financial Management of Arts Organizations, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102 , ECN 200 , ACC 211 , and Core Math.
    This advanced course covers selected topics in financial management for arts organizations such as financial analysis, forecasting, non-profit accounting, grants (corporate, individual and government) management and production/exhibition budgeting.

  
  • AMG 303 - Fundraising for the Arts, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  
    This course focuses on skills related to fundraising, development and grant proposal writing as they relate to arts organizations.

  
  • AMG 304 - Principles of Marketing for the Music Industry, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 203  
    This course presents the fundamental concepts of marketing for the music industry.  This includes the concept of brand identify, customer analysis, competitor analysis, pricing strategy, technological approaches to marketing, and marketing plan implementation.

  
  • AMG 305 - Special Topics, 1-3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  
    This course will present content on current issues relevant to the music industry and arts management, and will be taught by leading professionals in these diverse fields. Topics will vary based on instructor and area of expertise. This course is able to be repeated for credit based on the continually changing content.

  
  • AMG 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • AMG 397 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • AMG 397X - Internship, 1-3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  
    Students complete an off-campus internship while having weekly meetings with other arts management students participating in internships.

  
  • AMG 401 - Senior Experience, 1 credit hour


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102 , AMG 297X .
    This course focuses on typical transitional issues for University seniors as they prepare for graduate school or careers in arts management.

  
  • AMG 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • AMG 497 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • AMG 497X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


    Prerequisite(s): AMG 102  and a 3.0 GPA.

Asian Studies

  
  • ASN 100I - Understanding Asia, 4 credit hours


    This interdisciplinary, team-taught course will provide an overview of the broad social changes in the major social institutions in contemporary China, Japan, Korea, India, and Pakistan. The course will place special emphasis on “modern” East Asia and South Asia’s linkages with their “traditional” pasts. The goal of the course is to give a broad introduction to social conditions in this part of the world, and to provide a basis for further study in more advanced and specialized classes in Asian studies.

  
  • ASN 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ASN 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • ASN 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours



Astronomy

  
  • AST 111 - Astronomy of the Stars, 3 credit hours


    The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra An introductory lecture course dealing primarily objects beyond the solar system. The course briefly discusses the historical development of astronomy, telescopes, and spectroscopy. The major topics covered are the birth and death of stars, the structure and evolution of galaxies, exotic objects such as pulsars, white dwarfs, black holes, radio galaxies, quasars and some of the current theories of cosmology. No Lab.

  
  • AST 121 - Astronomy of the Solar System, 3 credit hours


    The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra An introductory lecture dealing primarily with objects in the solar system. The course briefly covers the methods and historical development of astronomy. Drawing on the most recent data from space probes and the Hubble, the course’s major topics include the structure of the sun, the structure and remarkable features of the planets and their moons, and solar system debris such as comets and asteroids. No Lab.

  
  • AST 131 - Exploratory Astronomy, 4 credit hours


    The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra An introductory lecture-laboratory course dealing with topics in solar system and stellar astronomy. Lab exercises emphasize topics such as the nature and properties of light, optics, heat, mechanics, astronomical data analysis and/or computer simulations. Lab included.

  
  • AST 170 - Observational Astronomy Lab, 1 credit hour


    Prerequisite/Corequisite: AST 111  or AST 121  or equivalent

    An introductory laboratory course that explores the universe and the practice of basic scientific principles through observations of the night sky, using the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes, and the large telescope of the Burrell Memorial Observatory. Topics also include the properties of light and the principles and design of telescopes and optical instruments.

  
  • AST 200 - Science, 1-4 credit hours


    A study of a topic in science which may involve an interdisciplinary approach. Course content is determined by the department under whose auspices the course is offered. AST 200 is not offered on a regular basis.

  
  • AST 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • AST 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • AST 297 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • AST 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • AST 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


 

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