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MU 500A - Applied Music
Credits: 3
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MU 500P - Applied Music
Credits: 3
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Accounting |
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AC 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting
Provides an introduction to the concepts and uses of financial accounting information in a business environment and its role in the economic decision-making process. Topics include the processing of accounting information, income measurement, accrual accounting, and accounting for assets, liabilities and equity in the corporate environment. In addition to the preparation of basic financial statements, students will apply analytical tools in making business decisions.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 201
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AC 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
An introduction to the economic and financial information provided to managers and other internal users for business decision making. Topics include cost behavior; cost-volume-profit analysis; manufacturing cost flow; job-order, process, and hybrid costing systems; and budgetary planning and control.
Prerequisite(s): AC 201 or equivalent. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AC 230 - Computer-Based Accounting Systems
An introduction to integrated accounting systems with emphasis on hands-on applications based on simulated accounting practice.
Prerequisite(s): AC 201 and IS 141 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 230
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AC 309 - Individual Income Tax
A study of the U.S. income taxation system as it applies to individuals. The objective of the course is to develop a broad-based knowledge in the area. The course emphasizes the analysis of the individual income tax formula and the preparation of tax returns. Topics include gross income, exclusions, deductions, credits, sole proprietor business income and deductions, and property transactions.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 309, ACC 310
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AC 312 - Business Income Tax
A study of the taxation of business entities. The course emphasizes the tax ramifications for business entities and their key stakeholders. Topics include an entity overview, corporate taxation and distributions, accounting for income taxes, partnership taxation, S corporation considerations, and state, local, and multinational considerations.
Prerequisite(s): AC 201 and IS 141 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 312
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AC 320 - Intermediate Accounting I
AC 320 is a professional course requiring intensive study and analysis. Students who have not completed AC 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting within the past two years may have difficulty. The first in a three-course sequence of Intermediate Accounting. It offers an in-depth examination of generally accepted principles related to the preparation of external financial statements for a corporate entity. The conceptual framework is studied and applied throughout, as well as the application of present value techniques to accounting valuations. Specific topics include the accounting system, development and research of accounting standards, income statement, statement of retained earnings, comprehensive income, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, time value of money, cash, receivables, and inventory.
Prerequisite(s): AC 201 andIS 141 or equivalents and a course grade of C or higher
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 320
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AC 325 - Intermediate Accounting II
AC 325 is a professional course requiring intensive study and analysis. Students who have not completed AC 320 within the past two years may have difficulty. The second in a three- course sequence of Intermediate Accounting. Topical coverage includes long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, and ratio/trend analysis. There is an experiential component focusing on financial statement analysis.
Prerequisite(s): AC 320 and IS 141 or equivalents. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 325
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AC 330 - Intermediate Accounting III
AC 330 is a professional course requiring intensive study and analysis. The third in a three- course sequence of Intermediate Accounting. Topical coverage includes earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition, income taxes, pensions, leases, accounting changes, and statement of cash flows. There is an experiential component focusing on a comprehensive intermediate-level accounting case.
Prerequisite(s): AC 325 and IS 141 or equivalent. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AC 420, ACC 420
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AC 350 - Accounting Information Systems
A study of internal controls within the accounting system. The course includes the completion of an accounting simulation using specialized journals as well as the development of efficient spreadsheets using higher-level Excel skills.
Prerequisite(s): AC 320 and IS 141 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AC 380 - Cost Accounting
An intermediate level course covering the managerial use of accounting data to assist managers in their decision making regarding resource allocation, organizational control and measurements. Emphasis is on accepted production cost methods for job order, process, and activity-based systems, budgetary planning and control, flexible budgeting, capital budgeting and inventory management.
Prerequisite(s): AC 202 and either AC 320 or FI 360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Fulfills: 4+1
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AC 315
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AC 425 - Advanced Accounting
A study of consolidated financial statements and governmental/nonprofit accounting.
Prerequisite(s): AC 325 and IS 141 or equivalents. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 425
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AC 430 - Auditing
A study of auditing theory and procedures, including the role of the external audits in financial markets, professional responsibilities of the auditor, risk assessment, and evaluation of evidence to support audit conclusions.
Prerequisite(s): AC 325 and AC 350 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ACC 430
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AC 435 - Ethics for Accountants
This course will serve as a guide to professional ethics in the accounting and business environments. This course covers fundamental ethical issues of business and society, roles and responsibilities of the accounting and auditing profession, ethical behavior by management, and legal and professional guidelines that address the ethical concerns of society. Emphasis is on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the IMA’s Statement of Ethical Professional Practice.
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AC 440 - Special Topics in Accounting
An in-depth examination of specific areas in the field of accounting. Topics include, but are not limited to: governmental accounting, current problems, theory of income determination, budgetary control, information systems, and independent research.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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AC 451 - Accounting Internship
The Internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The Internship will be approved by the Department Chair and overseen by the Accounting Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the Accounting PC. An experience paper is required. Three (3) credit hours will be earned by 120 hours of experience connected to the Internship learning outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have earned at least 9 hours of their Accounting degree requirements and have a 3.0 GPA.
Repeatable for Credit This class can be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 hours of credit at the discretion of the Accounting PC.
Grade: Pass/Fail
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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ACC 510 - Accounting Research and Analysis
This course will apply accounting research tools and current accounting issues in multiple organizations ranging from “for-profit” and “not-for-profit” enterprises to “international” conglomerates. A base comparison of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Strategies (IFRS) will also be included in this course. Other topics will include research of accounting questions related to assets, leases, derivative instruments, debt, contingencies, segment reporting, pensions, business combinations, consolidations, stockholder’s equity, fund balance, and tax-related research. The impact of change from GAAP to IFRS as related to important accounting issues will also be covered. Research will be customized to various sizes and types of organizations ranging from the LLC level to applicable issues for complex international conglomerates. The course will include financial analysis in organizations and computation and analysis of metrics denoting liquidity levels, debt-paying abilities, and profitability analysis from the prospective of GAAP as well as IFRS.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 515 or HA 514
Credits: 3
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ACC 613 - Internal Auditing and Control Mechanisms
It is important that leadership teams have a practical understanding of internal and external auditing process, so that they may render necessary support before, during, and following the audit, and more effectively leverage the findings to improve the firm’s operational and financial performance. To this end, this course will approach audits from the perspective of an executive team member. Students will focus on high level oversight of the auditing practices performed by public accountants, internal auditors, or internal investigators. Topics that will be covered include management’s role in the public accounting audits, preparing for audits, ensuring the timely and accurate resolution of findings, communicating with audit committees and client organizations. In addition, students will focus on the role of internal auditing and computer-assisted audit techniques in organizations; concepts such as governance, risk assessment, and the internal control framework developed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO). Students will experience practical team approaches to internal audits in organizations seeing positive benefits of audits and evaluative techniques to bring about more effective operations.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 515
Credits: 3
History: MBA 613
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ACC 617 - Advanced Managerial Accounting Issues
This course places emphasis on high-level strategic decision making for planning and control in organizations. The course focuses on data analytics and performance metrics in decision-making. Managerial tools and concepts such as target setting, activity-based costing, strategic alignment with management objectives, measurement and control of quality costs and capacity, operational constraints, and emerging managerial accounting issues will be explored. In addition, this course will examine the computation and analysis of metrics from the perspective of GAAP and IFRS. Special emphasis will be placed on trends in management accounting/corporate environments through case studies that effect desired change in organizations.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 515
Credits: 3
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ACC 621 - Advanced Auditing
An intensive study to prepare for the Auditing (AUD) section of the CPA exam. The AUD section tests knowledge and skills related to external auditing including audit reports and procedures, generally accepted auditing standards, attestation and other engagements, and government auditing.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in accounting. This course should be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
Credits: 3
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ACC 622 - Advanced Business Environment and Concepts
An intensive study to prepare for the Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) section of the CPA exam. The BEC tests knowledge and skills covering general business topics, such as corporate governance, information technology, financial management, economics, and operations management, including managerial accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in accounting. This course should be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
Credits: 3
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ACC 623 - Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
An intensive study to prepare for the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) section of the CPA exam. The FAR tests knowledge and skills covering financial accounting and reporting used by business enterprises under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), not-for-profit accounting, governmental accounting, and the differences between International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. GAAP.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in accounting. This course should be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
Credits: 3
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ACC 624 - Advanced Regulation
An intensive study to prepare for the Regulation (REG) section of the CPA exam. The REG tests knowledge and skills covering topics from both business law and taxation, including the taxation of property transactions, individuals, and other entities.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in accounting. This course should be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
Credits: 3
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ACC 626 - Management Accounting Leadership-Role of the Chief Financial Officer
This course prepares students to professionally interact with CEOs as a CFO in organizations and is the capstone course for the Management Accounting concentration. This course prepares students as they develop leadership strategies for corporate financial management and accounting operation. The course explores CFOs as strategists, leaders, and advisors and develops skills in the various roles. Students will conduct research and develop their personal career path for success. Communication skills will be polished to prepare students for leadership in organizations. Students will interpret management accounting theory and practices and provide requisite analytical data for decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): (MBA 515 or HA 514 ) and (ACC 613 or ACC 617 )
Credits: 3
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AN 100 - General Anthropology
This course is an introduction to the principles and processes of physical and cultural anthropology. Course topics include areas of human evolution, prehistoric archaeology, population genetics, development of cultural and social systems, ethnology and linguistics. Concepts examined include research and ideas from the various schools of anthropological thought.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ANT 100
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AN 207 - Field Study in Archaeology
Combines theoretical studies in archaeology with extensive fieldwork. Lectures delivered on site provide a conceptual framework, which makes meaningful the actual dig experience. Course requirements include a minimum of thirty-two hours excavation, identification, and classification of material; ten hours lecture; and extensive reading from a variety of sources.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ANT 207
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AN 221 - Urban Anthropology
The anthropology of urban centers focuses on the study of human beings and their cultural institutions in cities. The course focuses on strategies of people and how they cope with demands imposed by urban environments. The ethnographic study of cities explore questions related to the nature of urban experiences, the differences and similarities between different settings and the vexing question of “what is a city?” The course will require supplemented field trips to Kansas City.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AN 301 - Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropology, or ethnography, is a study of humans as social beings, an analysis of society in a cross-cultural and global perspective, and the study of issues of cultural transformation and processes of globalization. The course will study the interrelated aspects of culture and world regions, including language, human cultural diversity, cultural pluralism, the existence and perpetuation of inequality in human society, human interaction with the environment, race, ethnicity nationalism, world-views, social organization, and the arts.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AR 115 - Introduction to the Visual Arts
A basic art appreciation course, which introduces the formal language of painting, sculpture, and architecture, relating them to the philosophical premises and historical events that they reflect. This course provides a frame of reference for appreciation of art as well as a basis for further study. While slide lecture is the usual format, demonstrations, fieldtrips and gallery tours augment classroom instruction.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AR 205
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AR 140 - Drawing I
An introduction to develop a foundation of understanding of drawing concepts and approaches including shape and form, measure and proportion and form defined by light. Students learn by gaining experience with the physical act of drawing in an attempt to resolve problems of representation and description in fundamental ways. This is a course available to anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of drawing but also as a foundation for more advanced studio work in Art and Design.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 150, AR 250
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AR 142 - Two-Dimensional Design: Black & White Basic
An introduction to the basic language of art and design on a flat plane. Problems/projects are organizational, conceptual and thought provoking to challenge and introduce the basic elements and principles of art. It is the intent of this studio experience to establish a disciplines, efficient and practical use of art tools and materials. This is a course available to anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of 2-D Design but also as a foundation for more advanced studio work in Art and Design.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 204, AR 202, AR 101
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AR 143 - Three-Dimensional Design
An introduction to basic design techniques, methods, and concepts of sculptural work. In this course students will explore formal, functional and conceptual issues that govern three-dimensional work by creating a variety of artworks as assigned. It is the intent of this studio experience to establish a disciplines, efficient, practical and safe use of art tools and materials. This is a course available to anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of 3-D Design, but also as a foundation for more advanced studio work in Art and Design.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 203, AR 102
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AR 144 - Color Theory
A foundation studio course emphasizing the interaction of color and the application of that knowledge to the visual arts and design. Visual and aesthetic awareness is developed through the creative problem solving process. This course emphasizes a deliberate and clear presentation for maximum effect and is a foundation for more advanced studio work in Art and Design.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 208
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AR 215 - Art History I
A chronological survey of the history of art from the prehistoric and ancient eras through the medieval. Instruction is not limited to the western tradition but includes sections on Asia, India, Africa and the Americas. Art is studied within historical and cultural contexts. Gallery tours augment slide-lecture instruction.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AR 216 - Art History II
A chronological survey of the history of art from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. Instruction is not limited to the western tradition but includes sections on Asia, Oceania, India, Africa and the Americas. Gallery tours augment slide-lecture instruction.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AR 218 - Graphic Design Software
This course introduces the use of primary design programs and the discipline of design as a foundation for the upper level graphic design classes and as a component in interior design and fine art.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 221 - Ceramics I
An introduction to clay processes emphasizing hand building techniques, glazing and firing.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 320
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AR 231 - Graphic Design Studio I
An introductory class that prepares students with basic hand skills through drawing and presentations, introduces typography, layout, vocabulary technique, and the process of critique to produce professional graphic design projects. Selected topics in design, i.e. perception, figure/ground; shape, visual dynamics, Gestalt principle; fundamentals of the design process: research, thumbnails/ roughs, comprehensive, presentations. Development and preparation of design concepts for application to the printing process
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): AR 140 , AR 143 , AR 142 , and AR 218
Note: This course is designed to be taken the same semester as AR 300
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 318, AR 312
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AR 240 - Drawing II
An introduction to drawing from the human figure to engage issues of form, structure, volume, movement, composition and the expressive possibilities of the human form. This class is an essential next step for those planning to study fine art, illustration and costume design or for those who want to participate in a studio tradition of figure drawing.
Prerequisite(s): AR 140
Note: This course is designed to be taken the same semester as AR 300 - Graphic Design Principles II: Typography & Design .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 251
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AR 241 - Photography I Crosslisted: CA 241
An introduction to the basic techniques of black and white photography. Cameras, lenses, films, lighting, composition are discussed. Students must provide an acceptable camera and expendable supplies. Darkroom work is required.
Prerequisite(s): CA 224 or AR 218
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 270 - Fiber I
An introduction to fiber media and techniques. Students explore handmade papermaking, weaving, fabric dyeing, basketry techniques, silk-screening, batik and other fiber processes in both two-dimensional surface and three-dimensional form.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 370
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AR 280 - Painting I
An introduction to the basic techniques and principles of painting in a studio course. The course is designed to develop skills in painting emphasizing direct observation. This class is an essential next step for those planning to study fine art or illustration or for those who want to participate in a studio tradition of direct painting.
Prerequisite(s): AR 140
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 260
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AR 282 - Visual Communications I
An introduction to basic drafting techniques, terminology, and symbols used in architectural drawings, using drafting equipment, lettering, plan and elevation construction with emphasis on proper line weight, quality, and scale; additionally study materials and fabrication techniques involved in the design and construction of interior details.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: DR 101, AR 291, AR 292A
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AR 283 - Introduction to Interior Design
This course is an introduction of the interior design profession, exploring the principles and elements of design, theories, and systems, design process programming, schematics, design development, and space planning techniques; as well as, elementary sketching and ideation, and basic industry specific regulations.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 292B, AR294, ID106, INT 206
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AR 288 - Visual Communications II
With an emphasis on three dimensional communication methods, including paraline drawings, models, and both hand drawn and computer generated perspectives. Students will apply black and white, as well as color rendering techniques, to three dimensional drawings utilizing both manual and digital techniques.
Prerequisite(s): AR 282
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 397A, AR293
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AR 289 - Fundamentals of Interior Design
An exploration of residential space planning problems applying the design process and space planning techniques to projects that emphasizes research and application of global design and the study of different cultures. Includes an intermediate review of life safety codes and accessibility guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): AR 283
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 299B, AR295, ID 225
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AR 290 - Interior Design Materials and Resources
A survey of the materials and finishes utilized in interior applications through lecture, demonstrations, and/or field trips. Various methods of specification and estimation are reviewed, with students researching and assessing performance criteria including environmental ethics and social responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): AR 296
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ID 101, INT 101
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AR 296 - Textiles for Interior Design
This course explores the nature of man-made and natural materials used to produce textiles for use within the interior design industry. Content includes discussion of fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, design methods, construction, and proper application of these materials from technical, environmental and aesthetic approaches.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: DS 104
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AR 298 - History of the Designed Environment: Antiquity to Mid-Nineteenth Century
A study of interiors, furniture, material culture, art and architecture within a historical context. Students analyze the social, political and physical influences affecting historical changes in the built environment, as well as the impact of the built environments of the past on current design practices. The course includes a survey of significant movements, traditions and theories in the built environment from antiquity through the mid-1800s.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ID 201, INT 201
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AR 300 - Graphic Design Principles II: Typography & Design
An introduction to typography as a formal, functional and expressive medium of communication. Building from the study of individual letterforms through words and paragraphs, skills are gained in spatial organization, information architecture, hierarchy, legibility, readability and expression. Critical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): AR 144 and AR 218
Note: This course is designed to be taken the same semester as AR 231 - Graphic Design Studio I .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 330, AR 329
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AR 310 - Illustration
This course is designed to teach students about illustration media, techniques and practices. Students will acquire skills in traditional and digital illustration media through hands-on projects and studio assignments. Projects are structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and strengthen illustration and design skills in ink, paint, graphite and other materials. Students will learn other aspects of illustration such as image design, composition, color usage, layout, concepts and principles of illustration, and professional practices of illustrators.
Prerequisite(s): AR 140
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AR 313 - Independent Study in Art or Design
Designed for students who have taken all courses in a particular area but wish to continue in it, or who wish to explore in an area for which there is no appropriate course offered. Admission to independent study is by permission of the Chair of the Department with evidence of the student’s ability to work independently at an appropriate level. Students seeking admission to Independent Study must submit an approved proposal. The student and teacher write a contract stating goals, amount of work and critique times, etc.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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AR 315 - Special Topics in Art or Design
A specialized workshop or seminar focused on a particular subject, issue or medium.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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AR 316 - Modern Art
Modern Art is a study of painting, sculpture, architecture and other visual arts from the late nineteenth century to the present. Major art movements such as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Pop Art, Conceptual Art, Activist Art and other movements will be discussed. Gallery, museum or virtual tours will augment in-class instruction. This is a writing intensive course where students should expect a significant amount of writing related to visual art in the modern era.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ART 316
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AR 317 - World Art
An introduction to the art of a selected number of cultures from Africa, Oceania and the Americas which will be studied within their historical and cultural contexts, and which will include examples of contemporary art. Gallery tours, studio exercises, and guest lectures will augment slide-lecture instruction.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AR 319 - History of Graphic Design
A survey of the genesis and development of Graphic Design from its beginnings in the Industrial Revolution through the challenges of the digital transition and beyond. The relationships and impact of major graphic style periods are discussed in social context and defining visual characteristics are examined by studying examples.
Prerequisite(s): AR 115 , AR 218 and AR 231
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AR 314
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AR 321 - Ceramics II
A continuation of AR 221 that includes wheel throwing and other more advanced building techniques. Basic glaze calculation and explanations for firing techniques are covered.
Prerequisite(s): AR 221
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 323 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
An overview of European art including painting, sculpture, and architecture created during the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. Discussion will include the social, religious and political contexts as well as the changing roles of artists and patrons during this time. Major Renaissance Breughel family will be discussed; from the Baroque perspective, figures such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Rubens, and Rembrandt will play prominent roles in course discussion.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AR 328 - Graphic Design Principles: Identity
This intermediate Graphic Design course explores the use of logos, identity, branding, packaging, campaigns and business practices. The process of developing design discipline is emphasized while producing portfolio quality projects that reflect a growing understanding of industry standards and practice.
Prerequisite(s): AR 231 and AR 300
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 412
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AR 331 - Graphic Design Studio II: Computer Imaging
This course emphasizes effective advertising campaign. The student experiences the network of ideas and research necessary to reach a public targeted by the manufacturer or service. It also explores the history and methods of publication design and examines the processes involved in coordinating art and typography with verbal and visual content; exploration of computer imaging through the use of image processing, page layout, and design concept.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): AR 231 , AR 328 and AR 300
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 339
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AR 335 - 3D Animation for Design
This course is designed as an introduction to the principles of 3D-computer animation including modeling, texture mapping, lighting, and motion, character development, storyboarding and visual storytelling. While learning the technical aspects of using animation software will be an integral part of this course, the student’s independent artistic vision is still a very important component.
Prerequisite(s): AR 331 and permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 340 - Drawing III
A course emphasizing more advanced drawing allowing students the opportunity to study and expand their personal interpretations and approaches to drawing concepts and techniques. Emphasis is placed upon individual interpretation of class assignments.
Prerequisite(s): AR 240
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 350
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AR 341 - Photography II Crosslisted: CA 341
This course explores the language of photography with particular attention to the photographic essay and the photographic illustration. Both black and white and color photography are included. A variety of techniques in photographic printmaking are explored with an emphasis on self-expression and craft.
Prerequisite(s): CA 241
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 371 - Fiber II
An advanced fiber workshop in which the student chooses the media, technique and number of projects in consultation with the instructor. Taught concurrently with Fiber I.
Prerequisite(s): AR 270 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 380 - Painting II
This course expands upon motif encouraging students to develop their conceptual foundation of content and meaning in their art while being challenged to develop their aesthetic and technical skills. Emphasis is placed upon individual interpretation of class painting assignments as the intermediate level.
Prerequisite(s): AR 280
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 261
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AR 382 - Drawing Systems I
An introduction to the principles and operations of computer generated drawing with an emphasis on producing both 2D (floor plans, elevations, etc.) and 3D (orthographic) drawings using AutoCAD.
Prerequisite(s): AR 282
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 299A, AR 297, ID 178, INT 178
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AR 383 - Furniture Design
Study of furniture through the evaluation of historic and contemporary furnishings. Issues include applying the design process to the construction, ergonomics, anthropometrics, quality of materials and methods.
Prerequisite(s): AR 283 and AR 289
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 396B
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AR 388 - Drawing Systems II
Students expand their computer drawing skills, using the Building Information Modeling program Revit to produce construction documents and three-dimensional drawings and renderings.
Prerequisite(s): AR 382
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 396A
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AR 389 - Commercial Interiors
In this studio course students apply the design process and space planning techniques to different types of commercial spaces with emphasis on sustainability, universal and barrier free design.
Prerequisite(s): AR 218 , AR 283 and AR 289
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 397B
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AR 390 - History of the Designed Environment: Mid-Nineteenth Century to the Present
A continuation of the study of interiors, furniture, material culture, art and architecture within a historical context. Students analyze the social, political and physical influences affecting historical changes in the built environment, as well as the impact of the built environments of the past on current design practices. The course includes a survey of significant movements, traditions and theories in the built environment from the mid -19th Century to the present.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ID 202, INT 202
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AR 392 - Human Factors in Interior Design
A study of the principles and considerations related to human factors, universal design, anthropometrics, ergonomics and the psychological response of users to interior environments.
Prerequisite(s): AR 288
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ID 420
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AR 393 - Lighting Fundamentals for Interior Design
A study of the technical, aesthetic, and psychological aspects of natural and artificial lighting in regards to their application within interior environments.
Prerequisite(s): AR 289
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ID 321, INT 321
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AR 415 - Internship in Art or Design
Off-campus placement in a professional environment such as a graphic design studio, art gallery, or art organization, to gain insight into a particular art or design career and work experience in the field. Many different internships are possible. Variable credit from 3 to 6 hours (i.e., a minimum of 6 to 12 hours per week). Departmental approval required. Intended for seniors.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
History: ID 451
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AR 418 - Graphic Design Studio III: Advanced Typography
This course offers more complex typographic problems, page layout and solution strategies. Areas covered include the expression of abstract concepts, information architecture, type and image, visual metaphor and sequential development, typographic theory and use exploring formal and informal structures with an analysis of historic styles. Multipage layout in the printed and digital realm emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): AR 300 , AR 328 and AR 331
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 420 - Ceramics III
A continuation of AR 321 in which students work to develop their own techniques and with an emphasis on glaze formulation to enhance the work.
Prerequisite(s): AR 321
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 427 - Web Page Design: Digital Environment
This course concentrates on training the graphic designer to develop effective design interfaces for web page design. Students combine text, images, sound and interactivity to Web presentations. Students explore new software (for example FLASH MX) and technical information for Web page development and Web servers. Current and future directions of the information superhighway, online services, search engines and World Wide Web development are investigated.
Prerequisite(s): AR 328
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 440 - Drawing IV
An advanced studio engagement in drawing allowing students the opportunity to study and expand their interpretations and approaches to drawing concepts and personal expression. Emphasis is placed upon individual interpretation of class assignments at the advanced level.
Prerequisite(s): AR 340
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 340, AR 350
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AR 470 - Fiber III
Continuation of AR 371 . An advanced level fiber course stressing increasing mastery of media, technique and personal expression. Although projects are developed in consultation with the instructor, the student will demonstrate growing artistic autonomy. (All levels of Fiber are taught concurrently.)
Prerequisite(s): AR 371
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 480 - Painting III
A course building advanced painting experience allowing students the opportunity to study and expand their personal interpretations and approaches in consultation with the instructor. Greater expectations and self-discipline are requirements with increased autonomy in each student’s choice of subject matter with an emphasis on personal visual expression.
Prerequisite(s): AR 380
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 360
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AR 481 - Painting IV
The goal of the course is to challenge students to develop their paintings at an advanced level. Greater expectations and self-discipline are requirements as students develop their aesthetic, technical and conceptual ability. Emphasis is placed upon individual interpretations of painting concepts at the advanced level.
Prerequisite(s): AR 480 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 361
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AR 490 - Senior Studio in Fine Art
This is the first half of the senior capstone course for the B.F.A. degree in Fine Art. Students select a topic for research which leads to a concept for a senior project and exhibition to be completed in AR 497 . Students will also prepare for professional practice and explore career goals. Topics covered include art research, writing a resume, portfolio preparation, exhibition and art resources, marketing and business plans for artists, and research about art websites.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 491 - Interior Design Professional Practice
A review of the principles governing the practice, business, legal, and contractual aspects of the interior design profession. Students begin to assemble a professionally reflective portfolio of student work.
Prerequisite(s): AR 218 and AR 389
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ID 475
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AR 495 - Building Construction Systems
This course is a study of the components that make up the major building systems: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems, and the Building Envelope. A review of the impact and interrelationship of these building systems on interior design elements and sustainable construction; including acoustics, vertical and horizontal circulation. Includes an in-depth review of building and life safety codes.
Prerequisite(s): AR 382
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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AR 496 - Graphic Design Studio VI: Senior Studio/Portfolio
The capstone course of the major provides an intense investigation of the design and production of the professional portfolio including marketing techniques, format, binding, layout, and reproduction. The portfolio documents the student’s development as a designer and forms his/her main professional credential in preparation for the transition to professional practice. Directed senior thesis project, portfolio and resume preparation. Selected topics in design and senior portfolio show.
Prerequisite(s): AR 418 .
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 497 - Senior Seminar in Fine Art
This is the capstone course of the major in Fine Arts. The project will be a culmination of the skills and knowledge gained in the student’s academic experience and forms his/her main professional credential in preparation for the transition to professional practice or advanced degree programs. Students will select a topic or design area for research, which will lead to a thesis statement and concept for a senior exhibition. This experience includes a directed senior thesis project in selected topics, with portfolio and resume preparation and senior portfolio exhibition.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
History: AR 475
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AR 498 - Senior Studio I
The first of two sequential capstone courses for Interior Design, B.F.A. students. Students will select a topic for research, which will lead to a thesis statement and complete concept for a senior project that will be completed in AR 499 - Senior Studio II Students continue their assembly of a professionally reflective portfolio of student work.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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AR 499 - Senior Studio II
This is the second half of the capstone course for Interior Design, B.F.A. students. Focuses on the continued development of the Thesis project began in AR 498 - Senior Studio I , culminating in a juried presentation of the thesis and supporting documents. Students finalize a professionally reflective portfolio of student work.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5 Credits: 3
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BI 101 - Biological Concepts
Biological Concepts offers an overview of the fundamental facts and principles of modern biology. The course is designed for the non-science student who wishes to gain an understanding of current biological concepts and their relevance to problems of human society. Emphasis will be on life, its origin, chemistry, energy transformations, reproduction, genetics, evolution, and ecology. At home laboratory activities are included.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BI 111 - Environmental Biology
Environmental science is the study of the position and impact of Homo sapiens as an organism in the environment and consideration of the sociological, political, and economic implications of mankind’s relationship to the ecosystem. Problems of world population, world hunger, international implications, etc. will be included. Specific considerations of energy availability, usage, and controversies, as well as pollution topics will be addressed.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: BIO 111
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BI 210 - The Human Body
Structure and function of the principal systems of the human body. Topics include: muscular, nervous, skeletal, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, and urinogenital systems. This course is designated as a VLE for nursing students.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: BIO 210
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BI 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A study of the structure and function of the human body beginning at the cellular level through system level of organization. Focus will be on histology, nervous, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
Prerequisite(s): (BI 101 or BIO 221 ) and (CH 105 or CH 107 and CH 107L )
Note: One biology and one chemistry prerequisite required. Choices for each are listed in prerequisites.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: BIO 211
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BI 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
A study of advanced concepts in human anatomy and physiology, including the nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, integumentary, immune, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite(s): BI 211 or equivalent
Note: Previously BIO 212
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: BIO 212
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BI 214 - Personal and Community Health
Educational in nature with emphasis on personal hygiene, community health and health education, this course covers diverse topics such as wellness, mental health, stress, nutrition, weight management, communicable disease, non-communicable disease, reproductive health, parenting, substance abuse, aging, and ecology. Socioeconomic and sociocultural factors that impact the wellness of specific cultural groups will also be discussed. This course does not count toward a biology major.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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BI 223 - Clinical Microbiology
A study of microorganisms that commonly affect humans, including their morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and ecology. Epidemiology of representative diseases and other applied aspects are discussed. Emphasis in the lab is on techniques: staining, culturing, and standard identification methods.
Prerequisite(s): CH 105 or CH 107 / CH 107L or equivalent.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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BI 301 - Human Ecology
The relation of man to his physical and biological world. Topics include population, food supply, energy, industry, pollution, and natural resources as well as the cultural patterns of humans and their effects on the environment.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: BIO 301
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BI 318 - Introduction to Genetics
A study of the principles of heredity and variation in both plants and animals including man. Modern theories of gene action are stressed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: BIO 318, BIO 320
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BI 422 - Individual Research & Independent Investigation
A small original biological investigation and a written report of the findings, prepared in proper form.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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BIO 221 - Zoology
This course is a broad introduction to Kingdom Animalia. The anatomy, physiology, systematic, evolution, and ecology of animals will be discussed. Laboratory will include dissection, microscopic and macroscopic examination of organisms representative of the major animal phyla.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: BI 226
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BIO 225 - Botany
A study of the plant kingdom with an emphasis on the structure and physiology of the flowering plants.
Fulfills: Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: BI 225
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