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APRL 470 - International Sourcing and Brand Development 3 hours
An examination of the product development process and study of the roles of manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing and the interrelationship of allied industries; development of a comprehensive merchandise plan for a product line with perspectives on the consumer, manufacturer, retailer, and international sourcing. Emphasis on understanding the industry through global social responsibility.
Previously numbered as 370
Prerequisite(s): APRL 170 .
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APRL 495 - Independent Undergraduate Research or Creative Investigation 1-3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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ART 102 - Introduction to Sculpture 3 hours
Students are introduced to the basic elements, organizing principles, and special considerations unique to three-dimensional design such as space, time, proportion, and gravity. Various construction methods are employed including assemblage, wood working, and carving. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. Offered every fall and spring unless otherwise noted.
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ART 105 - Fundamentals of Drawing 3 hours
A foundation course that focuses on developing basic skills in perceptual drawing and composition. Students explore line, shape, form, light, and perspective through the still lifes and interior architecture. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 200 - Painting Marathon: The Landscape 3 hours
A multi-level painting course taught outdoors over a two-week period in May. Students begin a new painting each day and will complete ten paintings by the end of the course. All work is done from direct observation. Students must be prepared for the rigor of painting six hours per day Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This class will fulfill ART 224 - Painting I: Color and Light . Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 105
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ART 201 - Life Drawing: Anatomy 3 hours
Students will also be introduced to basic surface anatomy (bones, muscles, and tendons) important to life drawing. Using traditional materials, students explore gesture, composition, proportion, volume and structure through long and short figure poses. Frequent historical references are made through reproductions and slides. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 202 - Life Drawing: Portrait 3 hours
This class focuses on the structure of the head along with analysis and measurement of facial features to achieve likeness and psychological insight. Students work in a variety of media, sizes, and styles. Long and short poses will be explored using a variety of models. Several sessions will also be devoted to the draped and nude figure. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 203 - Life Drawing: Figure in Space 3 hours
This course begins with a review of linear perspective and focuses on drawing the human figure in measured, spatial environments. Students work in a variety of media, sizes, and styles. Frequent historical references are made through reproduction and slides. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 206 - Sculpture I 3 hours
Through thoughtful and skillful additive approaches, this course investigates structural and spatial possibilities. By examining and questioning the interplay of form, material, technique, and content, a conceptual understanding of sculpture will develop over the course of the semester. Investigations and demonstrations of materials, techniques, and processes will be balanced with slide lecture, discussion, and critique. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 102
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ART 208 - Introduction to Design Applications 3 hours
Students are introduced to the use of the computer as a graphic design tool in a project-oriented class. Applied problems in image creation and page layout are explored using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Offered every semester. Course fee applies.
Listed also as CAS 130
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 210 - Beginning Black-and-White Photography 3 hours
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to black-and-white darkroom photography. Technical fundamentals will be emphasized in class demonstrations, assignments, and critiques. The course places importance on visual literacy, by articulating the mediated image and its effect on the conduct of our lives. Camera assignments extend sensory experiences and their capacity to be perceived graphically. 35mm SLR cameras are available for check-out for enrolled students. Offered every fall and spring. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 224 - Painting I: Color and Light 3 hours
A foundation course that introduces students to the various methods and materials of oil painting from direct observation of the still life. Students will learn how to see color and light in all its various disguises of hue, saturation, temperature and value. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 105
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ART 227 - Web Design I 3 hours
This course explores digital information and the design of communication to be published on the internet. In this project-oriented class, students will learn the creative and technical aspects of developing web pages. Course fee applies.
Listed also as CAS 236
Prerequisite(s): ART 208
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ART 228 - Web Design II 3 hours
This course explores advanced concepts in the design of web-based communication. In this project-oriented class, students will further their understanding of the creative and technical aspects of developing websites. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 208 and ART 227 or consent of instructor.
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ART 230 - Beginning Color Photography 3 hours
This beginning course emphasizes the camera experience to perceive visible color as an aesthetic, descriptive, and narrative tool. Camera assignments and classroom lectures negotiate principles of color theory. The course does not require a filmless camera but the Mac OSX platform and Adobe Photoshop are introduced as the primary tool for color management, output, and archiving resource. Photography majors are expected to provide their own DSLR camera for subsequent courses. Otherwise cameras are available for check-out for enrolled students. Offered every fall and spring. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 240 - Introduction to Graphic Design I 3 hours
This course examines the fundamentals of graphic design and how graphic designers solve problems, organize space, and convey visual and verbal information. This interaction of signs, symbols, words, and pictures will be investigated by the student in a variety of projects to arrive at an understanding of basic communication and design principles. Offered every semester. Course fee applies.
Listed also as CAS 237 .
Prerequisite(s): ART 208 and sophomore standing.
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ART 254 - Typography 3 hours
Typographic forms are explored in relation to their visual and verbal meanings. Class projects explore historical, artistic, and technical aspects of typography. Offered every fall. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 208
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ART 260 - Ceramics I 3 hours
Introduction to the basic processes of making pottery and other clay products. The techniques include coil and slab building, piece molding, glazing and decorative techniques. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. Offered every fall and spring unless otherwise noted.
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ART 270 - Printmaking I 3 hours
An introduction to printmaking as a creative arena, where a range of printmaking processes and techniques open up the possibilities for explorations of image-making. Students work in relief, intaglio and monotype and acquire the fundamental technical, drawing and formal skills necessary to work in printmaking. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 301 - Sculpture II 3 hours
Further studio problems involving experimentation with techniques and materials such as wood working, carving, casting, assemblage, installation, and site-specific art. Investigations and demonstrations of materials, techniques, and processes will be balanced with slide lecture, discussion, and critique. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 206
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ART 304 - Painting II: Form and Content 3 hours
An intermediate painting course designed to expand students’ understanding of the materials, methods and themes of painting as well as further strengthen their ability to control space, light and color. In-class assignments focus on work from the figure model. Weekly homework assignments explore creative problems such as form, content and concept, and their interdependence. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): Either ART 201 , ART 202 , or ART 203 ; ART 224
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ART 309 - Ceramics II 3 hours
A continuation of the study of the techniques and design of clay products. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 260
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ART 315 - Darkroom Practices 3 hours
Experimentation with film, print, and darkroom chemistry is emphasized as the student works toward the production of the archival, exhibition-quality print matching his or her vision. Assignments develop personal aesthetic and independent thought. Offered in the spring. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 210
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ART 317 - Printmaking II 3 hours
An intermediate printmaking course designed to expand students’ understanding of the intaglio and relief techniques, further strengthen their image-making skills and help them develop a personal creative direction in the medium. Students explore different ideas, pictorial structures and process possibilities and consider creative problems such as form, content and concept in their work. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ART 318 - Graphic Design II 3 hours
Experiments in visual communication challenge the student to further refine their individual visual thinking through applied problems. The importance of exploration and flexibility of approach is stressed at this level. Through experimentation, the problem is defined and organized and awareness of potential solutions is increased. The development of the student’s portfolio is introduced. Offered every spring. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 240
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ART 330 - Motion Graphics 3 hours
This project-oriented class explores the art of designing for time and space. It draws on theory from traditional animation, cinema, and the growing field of moving type. Students will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Flash as they develop their projects. Offered every spring.
Prerequisite(s): ART 208 or consent of the instructor.
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ART 343 - Digital Darkroom 3 hours
The digital workspace is addressed as a place to create the archival, museum-quality print and published book. Advanced topics include RAW file workflow and color management from screen to print. Students will produce a portfolio of color and monochromatic prints as well as an online digital publication. Camera assignments extend ideas discussed in ART 230 - Beginning Color Photography and can be executed with either digital or film SLRs. Experimentation with a variety of print media will be expected. Emphasis is placed on portfolio development and is recommended for students ready to work on a concentrated body of work over the course of a semester. Offered in the fall. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 230
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ART 356 - Special Topics: On Location 3 hours
This photography elective examines the role of location in generating camera images. It requires the student to work outdoors, in open air, and to travel to locations independently. Contextualized initially in the Romantic definition of Nature, the categorizations of landscape, site-specific, and topographic expand the notion of picturing a contemporary environment. Projects explore sequence, duration, and seriality. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 210 or ART 230
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ART 357 - Art as Social Action 3 hours
Study of the theory and practice of graphic design as a social action. Students will read literary and nonliterary texts aimed at social transformation; meet with local social service organizations to study their mission, activities, and needs; and work in collaboration with students from ENGL 335 to develop materials needed to promote and raise funds for one or more of these organizations. This course requires off-campus service hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 208 , ART 240 and sophomore standing.
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ART 359 - Photojournalism 3 hours
Listed also as CAS 349 .
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ART 370 - Portfolio and Publication Design 3 hours
This course is centered around the student’s online and print presence. This project-based course will focus on preparing students with building, writing, photographing, and curating a personal website with personal print components to match. Design-centered but useful for a wide range of majors from art to apparel to journalism, or for those with entrepreneurial ambitions. Coding experience preferred but not required.
Prerequisite(s): ART 208
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ART 380 - Painting III: Figure Workshop 3 hours
An intermediate painting course in which students explore a wide range of painting modes, processes, materials and techniques as well as develop their problem solving skills, critical thinking and ability to successfully formulate and articulate their ideas in a personal direction in painting. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): Either ART 201 , ART 202 , or ART 203 .
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ART 395 - Interdisciplinary Practices 3 hours
This open-media course addresses the origin of ideas as well as the organization and process required to initiate an art practice. It is meant to serve as a primer to the ART 445 - Senior Thesis course required of all studio majors in the art and design department. Participants are expected to experiment in a variety of media, entertain competing solutions, including those in related disciplines, when the investigative process leads to them.
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ART 405 - Light and Camera 3 hours
Images are conceived by the student and guided by the instructor. Added considerations of artificial light and camera format are considered with assignments requiring further previsualization at the time of camera exposure. Students use both photoflood and strobe lights. Medium- and large-format cameras are introduced. Students are encouraged to buy their own flash unit. Offered in the spring. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 210 or ART 230
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ART 413 - Graphic Design III 3 hours
In this project-oriented class, emphasis is placed on the research and development aspects of assignments to further advance the student’s portfolio. Stress is placed on working in a collaborative group, while maintaining an individual approach to creative problem solving. Presentation skills are also emphasized. Offered every fall. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 318
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ART 414 - Sculpture III 3 hours
Works produced in this course will be articulated and developed conceptually. Both traditional and nontraditional materials and processes will be explored, including assemblage and experimental approaches to object making. Students begin to blur the line between a discrete object and an open system of construction, experimenting with installation art and alternative forms of presentation. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 301 . ART 414 should be taken prior to enrolling in ART 445 .
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ART 445 - Senior Thesis 3 hours
Required of all studio majors. Students work toward developing a cohesive body of work to be shown in their senior thesis art exhibit. Students also develop a resume and written statement articulating their work. This course consists of several group critiques held over the spring semester with faculty members of the art department. Offered every spring.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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ART 450 - Independent Study 1-4 hours
Advanced work in the student’s major area of concentration to be carried out independently with a faculty advisor.
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ART 455 - Internship 1-8 hours
A student of junior or senior standing may arrange for an internship in his or her own major field of concentration, subject to the approval of the art faculty.
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ART 460 - Painting IV: Materials And Processes 3 hours
An advanced painting course in which students develop a personal direction in their work, while considering creative problems such as form, content and concept. Open-ended assignments and independent projects lead toward self-motivated work in painting, where students pose their own creative problems, explore and find their solutions.Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 380 .
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ART 465 - Painting V: Independent Study 3 hours
Intermediate to advanced work in painting and drawing to be carried out independently with a faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): ART 224
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ART 495 - Independent Undergraduate Research or Creative Investigation 1-3 hours
Students collaborate with faculty mentors on an ongoing faculty research project or conduct an independent project under the guidance of a faculty member. This directed undergraduate research or creative investigation will culminate in a conference presentation, journal article or other creative/scholarly project.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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ARTH 190 - Survey of Art History 1: Ancient to Medieval 3 hours
An introductory-level survey of world art and its relationship to the development of humanity and societies from the prehistoric period through the medieval period. Usually offered every fall semester.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 191 - Survey of Art History 2: Renaissance to Contemporary 3 hours
An introductory-level survey of world art and its relationship to social, political, religious, and economic contexts from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. Usually offered every spring semester.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 192 - Art and Narrative: Humanity and the Practice of Storytelling 3 hours
This course examines the origins of visual art as it relates to the human practice of storytelling. Why did we develop this behavior, which does not seem to be adaptive? What are the theories about it? How does storytelling-and visual representations of stories-relate to the play of children and young animals, dreaming, fabulation, and paranoia and cognitive issues. How does it develop as humans developed their techniques of image-making? Are contemporary storytelling practices still fundamentally linked to the origins of the practice? This course addresses the cognitive, biological, emotional, and social drivers behind why people started creating visual patterns and representations.
This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 196 - It Costs How Much!?! The Economics Behind the Art World 3 hours
Recently, a number of artworks have sold in excess of $100,000,000. Many works by living and dead artists routinely sell for more than $1,000,000. This class looks at the art market-artists, galleries, sellers, collectors, and auction houses-in order to understand how art acquires its social and commercial values. Some questions we explore: What is art worth? How can artworks be sold for millions of dollars? What kind of investment is an artwork? Why are Hollywood celebrities now some of the biggest collectors of contemporary art? How is the art market tied to the economy (for instance, the demise of galleries and decline in sales after the 2008 economic crisis)? How has art worked its way into fashion (Takashi Murakami’s partnership with Louis Vuitton)? How is art related to luxury or critiques of luxury (such as the kitsch work of Jeff Koons or the diamond encrusted human skull created by Damien Hirst)? What about forgeries and scams (for instance, like the one revealed in the recent movie Big Eyes)? How does the art market “market” itself? If it is true that art increases in value after an artist’s death, do the artist or his/her descendants ever reap the profits? How do you tell if an artist’s work is going to maintain or increase in value? What is the cultural value of art vs. its price tag?
This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 198 - Art and Writing 3 hours
This course is a workshop for artists. In it, we will explore artworks, artist statements, and writings about art-art historical, critical, and creative-to inspire our own art. For instance, we will analyze various poems about Grecian urns (including the famous Keats ode), research the qualities of Grecian ceramics, and then use this knowledge to create artwork on the subject. In another exercise, after studying minimalist artist Donald Judd, we will use his “Specific Objects” essay as a basis for creating a version of a minimalist work. Other projects will use actual text as the basis of the work (for instance, using “erasure” to create a work uniting image and text) and facilitate creation. We will also do simple collaborative work, such as a group drip painting, a group poem (in which each student writes a sentence about the same subject and we combine them into one poem). Students will be responsible for presenting information on at least one artist and/or writer or art/writing subject during the semester. Ideally, the final project will be a collaborative work between pairs of artist and writers. A final portfolio of work by each individual will be due at the end of class. The course includes gallery/museum visit(s), art reviews, and some collaboration with a writing class in the English department. Although focused on visual art and creative writing, we will also look at other arts-such as music, theater, and film-in the course as well. Since the course is meant to be generative rather than critique-oriented, there will be little in-class revising, but students are encouraged to revise and rework their pieces with the input of peers and faculty for the final portfolio. No prior art or art history knowledge is necessary to enroll in this course.
This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 205 - Greek and Roman Art 3 hours
This course will examine the visual forms that were part of the foundations of Western Civilization. Focusing on classical painting, sculpture and architecture, this examination of the ancient world will cover Greek art from the Bronze Age through the 5th century BCE and the ancient Mediterranean world until the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE. The class will include discussion of literature, philosophy, and politics as well as conceptualizations of democracy, republic, and empire.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 215 - Medieval Art 3 hours
This course will survey the development of painting, sculpture and architecture from approximately 650 to 1200 CE.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 225 - Renaissance and Baroque Art 3 hours
A survey of Northern and Southern Renaissance and Baroque art tracing the development from 14th to the beginning the 18th centuries. The Renaissance was a seminal era in the history of art not only due to its philosophical, political, and social foundations, but because art and artists were important contributors to this era.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 250 - History of Modernist and Contemporary Art 3 hours
This course will present a history of modern art in Europe and the United States by surveying major movements and highlighting important moments of aesthetic development from the late 19th century to the present. The semester goal is to create a coherent context within which to introduce, through lectures and readings, artists and themes, while recognizing the diverse character of the art of this period. We will examine popular movements such as Impressionism, well-known periods such as Abstract Expressionism, and redefining types of art known as performance, body, and earthworks. In addition, we will explore how the art of the past 150 years was often produced by men and women reacting to events or conditions occurring in their lifetimes, such as world wars or sexual liberation. The class emphasizes painting and sculpture but will include some discussion of photography, design, mixed media, ready-made, and other types of art produced during this era.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 265 - History of 20th-Century Photography 3 hours
Survey course covering the major figures, themes, and images of the past century. Photography is addressed as an art form, democratic tool and as a device that significantly affected the course of human life in the 20th century. Usually offered every fall semester.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 267 - History of Graphic Design 3 hours
Survey course covering the significant events, influences, individuals, and movements in visual communication design. The cultural, political, and economic impact of design on society is examined. Usually offered every spring semester.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. Offered every spring.
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ARTH 283 - Monuments to Memory: Memorialization in American Culture 3 hours
This course explores memorialization in America, especially the increasing need we seem to have as a society to commemorate and memorialize all kinds of personal and national tragedies. By looking at the kinds of memorials we create and analyzing their design, we will gain insight into what could arguably be called our “wound culture,” that is, our desire to make public and bear witness our grief. This course also looks at the interconnectedness of trauma, memory, and place and examines the manner in which memorialization influences our collective memory of events.
This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 286 - Art of the 1960s and 70s 3 hours
Focusing on movements such as Minimalism, Pop Art, Process Art, Body Art, Performance Art, Earthworks, and Conceptual Art, the goal for this course is to create a coherent context within which to introduce artists and themes while forging a discussion that recognizes the revolutionary character of American art from approximately 1960-1975. Because the United Statesin the 1960s and 1970s increased technological development, called for social reform such as feminism and Civil Rights, and existed amidst the ever-present backdrop of the Vietnam War, we pay particular attention to the interdependency between the form of the art produced and the world around it, such as film, television, graphic art, music, and other forms of “popular culture”. Our engagement will evolve from introductory lectures, readings, written analyses, and research discussed and presented in class.
This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 287 - Art of the 1980s 3 hours
The unique era of the 1980s, from the beginning of MTV and videos and widespread computer use, to the Reagan era, “me” decade, and Generation X, this course will examine the art movements of that era such as Identity Art (which focuses on the ethnic origin of the artist), Neo-Expressionism (which focuses on the national identity of the artist) , and Appropriation Art (which focuses on art that uses other artwork or cultural elements as a foundation).
This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 296 - Exploring African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous Art 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of art and architecture of major societies beyond the Western tradition. We will focus on how the subjects, styles, and techniques of these art forms reflect the diverse social customs and beliefs of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and indigenous culture to broaden our understanding of human achievements celebrated in these parts of the world. To embrace the challenges of the 21st century, students will explore the issue of globalization, cross-cultural exchange, and gender that have changed the way we approach and interpret art across a broad range of cultures.
Listed also as BWS 327
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement and the multicultural core requirement.
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ARTH 315 - Issues in Medieval Art 3 hours
Through focused readings, case studies, and independent research projects, students will explore in depth a specific aspect of Medieval art. Students may repeat this course number for credit as long as the topic differs.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 325 - Issues in Renaissance and Baroque Art 3 hours
Through focused readings, case studies, and independent research projects, students will explore in depth a specific aspect of Northern or Southern Renaissance art. Students may repeat this course number for credit as long as the topic differs.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 329 - Special Topics in Art History 3 hours
Art history electives offered on a rotating basis might include courses such as History of American Art, Women Artists of the 19th and 20th Centuries, Frank Lloyd Wright, or History of Modern Architecture. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic is different each year.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 350 - Issues in Modernist and Contemporary Art 3 hours
Focusing on a major movement(s) and highlighting important moments of aesthetic development ranging from the late 19th century to the present in Europe and the United States.
This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 355 - Museum Studies Practicum 3 hours
An investigation of the concept, workings, and theory of museum practice and a rare opportunity for behind-the-scenes visits to local museums for the purpose of debating the relevance, necessity, and effectiveness of different ways of exhibiting objects. Topics in this seminar-style discussion will include conservation, blockbuster exhibitions, racial divisions in museum attendance, exhibition styles, labeling of exhibited objects, art forgeries and theft, and the appropriation of cultural treasures from one nation to another. The final project will be to design an exhibition of the student’s choosing. $100 course fee to cover museum admissions and tour costs.
Listed also as AMST 355
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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ARTH 419 - Contemporary Art Capstone 3 hours
This seminar explores and critiques artists from the late 1980s to the present. This course will investigate how politics, social issues, critical theories, and technology have influenced the art world, which has become increasingly pluralistic. Issues of race, gender, identity, appropriation, trauma, and memory will be discussed. Offered every fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 , ARTH 190 , ARTH 191 , at least one 200- or 300-level art history course, and junior or senior standing, or consent of the instructor.
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ARTH 446 - Senior Thesis Art History 3 hours
Required of all art history majors in the spring of their senior year after they have completed most of their course work in art history. Students work all semester to produce a 25-page research paper and 20-minute public presentation on an approved topic that demonstrates the students’ knowledge of art history, critical and analytical skills, and ability to sustain in-depth research on a focused project. The goal is to prepare students for writing art historical articles and giving professional presentations and/or application to graduate school or employment. The art history advisor will determine if the student has completed sufficient course work and requirements to enroll in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 419 and senior standing, or consent of instructor. Art history majors only.
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ARTH 450 - Independent Study 1-4 hours
Advanced work in the student’s major area of concentration to be carried out independently with the art history faculty advisor.
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ARTH 455 - Internship 1-8 hours
A student may arrange for an internship that relates to the art history field with the approval of the art history faculty advisor. Such internships may include any volunteer or paid position related to the field of art history, such as a research assistant, working in an art gallery, or being involved in any aspect of a museum. Up to 3 credits may apply as one art history elective toward the major.
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BCDP 100 - Brennan Career Development Level 1 1 hour
This course provides a structured opportunity for students leverage their college experience as the first step in their professional development. Students strategically assess the many opportunities on campus, articulate their goals for while they are at Dominican, and finally, connect college to post-graduation. This course offers a balanced approach to learning more about one’s self through reflection and through doing. Key topics: managing your college career, leveraging technology, developing further insight into potential professions, and managing part-time position and internship searches.
Previously numbered as MGT 110
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BCDP 200 - Brennan Career Development Level 2 1 hour
In this course, students complete a career assessment facilitating the exploration of their skills, values and interests. Students practice Dominican’s S.T.A.R. approach to interviewing, resume writing, and job search-related communications. They also develop a job/internship-search action plan and improve their networking and relationship-building skills.
Prerequisite(s): BCDP 100
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BCDP 300 - Brennan Career Development Level 3 1 hour
This course provides a structured opportunity for students to explore the fuzzy boundaries between “making a living” and “making a life.” Students assess their interests, skills, and career options using a well-regarded self-assessment tool. Students strengthen their interviewing skills and polish their job search-related materials. Students develop their job search skills, including turning an internship into a full-time offer, targeting specific employers, and negotiating the overall job package.
Prerequisite(s): BCDP 200
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BCDP 397 - Level 1-Required Internship 2 hours
This course provides a structured opportunity for students to reflect on the experience gained during their internship. Students will acquire knowledge about themselves as employees/interns and will gain a deeper understanding about their industries and the companies that are a part of those industries. Finally, students will be able to apply the skills and information learned in the classroom to their work settings. This course is required for Brennan School of Business students completing the BBA degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, international business, management or marketing. The course will be conducted primarily online, but will require students to attend two on-campus class meetings during the semester.
Prerequisite(s): BCDP 200 and junior standing, or permission of BSB Career Development Director.
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BCDP 400 - Brennan Career Development Level 4 1 hour
This capstone career development course provides opportunities for students to take the final step in the career-readiness path they have travelled down to date.
Prerequisite(s): BCDP 300
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BCDP 497 - Level 2-Elective Internship 1-6 hours
Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their industry while reflecting on their experiences as an intern and taking into consideration the culture of their organization. Moreover, this course offers students an opportunity to develop a greater understanding about their career options and what steps should be taken to see their career goals come to fruition. This course is intended for students who have already satisfied the Brennan internship requirement, and who are either completing a second internship or completing additional internship credit hours (beyond two) in their first internship. Credit hours earned in this course will count as general electives. The course will be conducted primarily online, but will require students to attend two on-campus class meetings during the semester.
Prerequisite(s): BCDP 397
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BCDP 797 - Business Internship 1 hour
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BETH 301 - Business Ethics 3 hours
This course is a study of the social and ethical issues facing business. Approaches to processes that foster ethical decision-making in today’s complex global business environment are examined from a managerial perspective. A variety of means, including case studies, are used to examine such topics as corporate social responsibility, ethical corporate culture, employment issues, working conditions, environmental impact issues, and codes of conduct.
Previously numbered as BAD 335
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. MGMT 301 is recommended.
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BETH 608 - Business, Ethics and Society 3 hours
This course explores the relationship between the self-interest of the corporation to create value and generate profits, and the concept of corporate citizenship and the responsibilities of business to the society in which it operates. It focuses on the economic, legal and ethical considerations involved in addressing the responsibilities of businesses to all of the corporate stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, regulators, suppliers, communities and society generally.
Previously numbered as GSB 623
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 601
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BIOL 111 - General Biology I 3 hours , 1 hour
The first semester of this two-semester course sequence includes historical development of the theory of evolution, molecular and cellular biology, animal tissue structure, and animal organ systems. This course is intended primarily for science and pre-medical majors. Lecture (3 hours) and laboratory (1 hours). Students in degree programs who have not already completed the laboratory must take the lecture and the laboratory concurrently; the laboratory requires concurrent enrollment in the lecture.
Prerequisite(s): High school biology and placement into MATH 120 or higher.
This course will satisfy the natural sciences core area requirement.
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BIOL 112 - General Biology II 3 hours , 1 hour
Topics covered in General Biology II include taxonomy and evolution, surveys of the plant and animal kingdoms, development, genetics, and ecology. This course is intended primarily for science and pre-medical majors. A minimum grade of C- in Biology 112 is required for admission to all biology courses numbered 240 or higher. Lecture (3 hours) and laboratory (1 hours). Students in degree programs who have not already completed the laboratory must take the lecture and the laboratory concurrently; the laboratory requires concurrent enrollment in the lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 with a minimum grade of C- or higher.
This course will satisfy the natural sciences core area requirement.
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BIOL 120 - Medical Terminology 3 hours
A study of the structure of medical terms, emphasizing analysis and understanding of word parts and word roots. Terms used to describe selected body systems will be studied and clinical applications described. Lecture. Course does not count toward the biology or biology-chemistry major.
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BIOL 152 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hours 1 hour
This is the first semester of the two-semester course sequence BIOL 152/BIOL 252 , designed primarily for pre-nursing and nutritional science students. The material of BIOL 152 includes an introduction to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Course does not count toward the biology or the biology-chemistry major. Lecture (3 hours) and laboratory (1 hours). Students in degree programs who have not already completed the laboratory must take the lecture and the laboratory concurrently; the laboratory requires concurrent enrollment in the lecture.
Prerequisite(s): High school biology and either CHEM 101 or CHEM 120 .
This course will satisfy the natural sciences core area requirement.
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BIOL 240 - Genetics 4 hours
Principles of heredity and variation, including classical and biochemical studies. Special emphasis on accurately presenting the results of laboratory work in research papers. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 with a minimum grade of C-.
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BIOL 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hours 1 hour
This is the second semester of the two-semester course sequence BIOL 152 -252, designed primarily for nutrition science and pre-nursing students. The material of BIOL 252 covers the human cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems. Course does not count toward the biology or the biology-chemistry major. Lecture (3 hours) and laboratory (1 hours). Students in degree programs who have not already completed the laboratory must take the lecture and the laboratory concurrently; the laboratory requires concurrent enrollment in the lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 152 with a minimum grade of C-.
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BIOL 260 - Introduction to Human Pathophysiology 3 hours
Underlying molecular mechanisms and causes of altered physiological states of the human body are covered. Major concepts emphasized in the course include maintenance of acid-base and body fluid balances, oxygenations, neuro-endocrine regulation and control, immune defense mechanisms, cardiovascular mechanisms, and aging. Critical-thinking and problem-solving techniques will be used to study the interaction of body systems in the development of various disease states. This course is designed for allied health practitioners and pre-professional students.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 104 or CHEM 120 ; BIOL 252 or BIOL 361 (or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 252 or BIOL 361).
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BIOL 264 - Parasitology 3 hours
Biological relationships seen in the parasitic mode of life, with emphasis on the protozoan and invertebrate parasites of man. Lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 or consent of the instructor.
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BIOL 268 - Animal Behavior 4 hours
In this course we study the proximate and ultimate causes of animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include foraging strategies, social competition, sexual selection, mating systems, cooperation, and social organization. The laboratory will include multi-week experiments designed to test hypotheses. Students will build aptitude in data analysis and interpretation, and close reading of the primary literature. Field trips required. Lecture and laboratory.
Listed also as NEUR 268 .
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 .
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BIOL 272 - Comparative Animal Physiology 3 hours
An introduction to the similarities and unique differences in physiology across the animal kingdom. Emphasis on the comparative nervous, endocrine, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory system. Lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , and either CHEM 101 or CHEM 120 .
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BIOL 273 - Neurobiology 4 hours
This course explores the cellular and biochemical principles of neutral function. Topics include: the structure and function of ion channels, intracellular signaling pathways, and the genetic regulation of neural function.
Listed also as NEUR 273 .
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , and either CHEM 104 or CHEM 253 .
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BIOL 288 - Invertebrate Zoology 4 hours
Invertebrates constitute more than 97% of all animal species on Earth. In this course, we explore the evolutionary history of invertebrates and how anatomical, physiological, and behavioral traits evolved as adaptions for specific terrestrial, aquatic, and/or marine environments. We examine certain taxa in greater detail to address major concepts in biology; this is done in conjunction with article discussions and laboratory exercises that involve a variety of approaches in both the lab and field. Field trips required. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 .
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BIOL 295 - Undergraduate Research/Creative Investigation 1-3 hours
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BIOL 298 - Research Methods in Molecular Biology 4 hours
An introduction to research methods drawn from molecular biology and molecular genetics, with emphasis on design, execution, and interpretation of experimental techniques. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 240 and CHEM 120 .
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BIOL 299 - Ecology 4 hours
Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. This course provides a background in the fundamental principles of ecological science, including concepts of natural selection, population and community ecology, and biodiversity. Students will build aptitude in data analysis and interpretation, and close reading of the primary literature. Field trips required. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 .
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BIOL 310 - Microbiology 4 hours
Structure, physiology, metabolism and identification of microorganisms. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 240 , CHEM 253 (or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 253)
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BIOL 320 - Advanced Topics in Botany 4 hours
TAUGHT AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM
Course topics in botany vary on a semester basis. Interested students should consult with the biology faculty for information on course topics. Course may be repeated as topics vary.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , and consent of instructor.
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BIOL 351 - Advanced Human Anatomy 4 hours
The course is an in-depth study of the anatomy of human organ systems at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. The components are presented using lecture, discussion, and laboratory. The laboratories involve methods and techniques that have a relationship to clinical procedures and practices. Dissection of animal specimens and human cadavers to aid in identification of important anatomical structures and their relation to physiological function.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 240 and junior standing.
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BIOL 352 - Molecular and Cellular Biology 4 hours
This is an advanced course in modern molecular and cellular biology. Students will explore DNA, RNA, and protein at both the theoretical and applied levels. Laboratory techniques will include DNA electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA restriction analysis, RNA isolation and analysis, gene cloning, cell culture, and immunocytochemistry. A strong background in biology and chemistry is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 240 and either CHEM 104 or CHEM 253 .
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BIOL 353 - Marine Mammalogy 4 hours
Study of the distribution, feeding habits, behavior, and classification of marine mammals. Published research studies of the physiology and reproduction of marine mammals will also be reviewed. Students will observe natural behaviors of the animals, study methods of enriching the aquarium environment, and conduct behavioral research. This course is taught at the John G. Shedd Aquarium. Lecture and fieldwork.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112
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BIOL 356 - Marine Island Ecology of the Bahamas 4 hours
This course covers basic principles and field techniques for study of both marine and land animals that will be observed on the field trip to the Exuma Islands of the Caribbean Sea. Contact the biology department for information and special application. Lecture and fieldwork. This course is taught at the John G. Shedd Aquarium.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , and consent of department.
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BIOL 357 - Freshwater Ecology 3 hours
Investigate the relationships between water, animals, plants, and humans using the Shedd Aquarium as your laboratory. This course will introduce students to the components of a freshwater habitat and a survey of the plants and animals that exist there. Visit Shedd’s Local Waters gallery and participate in animal encounters to get an up-close look at the subjects you are studying. Two field trips will connect you to this habitat and the impacts you can have on it. Conclude the course by conducting a project to further investigate your connection to freshwater environments and increase your research skills.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112
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