May 20, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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Art

  
  • ART 4903 Internship


    (3 hours)
    On-the-job training in a professional environment. The senior may enroll on the recommendation of his or her advisor. By arrangement only. OR In-house design studio that closely approximates the working environment of a professional design/advertising studio (e.g., client meetings, deadlines, budgets, and production). With faculty guidance, students design projects from concept to actual production. Clients are primarily non-profit organizations such as the United Way agencies. Prerequisite: ART 3273  and permission of instructor. OR Prerequisite: ART 3273  and graphic design junior or senior, or permission of instructor.
  
  • ART 4973 Senior Seminar


    (3 hours)
    Provides studio art majors with experience planning for their undergraduate thesis exhibitions, preparing professional materials related to their discipline, and mentoring for graduate school and/or future employment opportunities.
  
  • ART 4993 Independent Study


    (3 hours)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Art History

  
  • ARTH 2133 Images of the American West


    (3 hours) Block Two HCGD
    The American West as envisioned and understood across a range of interpretations and iconographies, primarily in literature and historical narrative, but also in film, painting, and other forms of cultural representation. Various mythologizings of “the West” as defined over time, and the persistence of such mythologies in the present. Same as ENGL 2133  and HIST 2133 .
  
  • ARTH 2203 Survey of Art History I


    (3 hours) Block One
    Western art and architecture from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. Explores basic artistic principles and vocabulary, specific examples of works, and the historical and social context from which these works emerged. Provides the background to take more advanced art history courses and ability to critically assess works of art.
  
  • ARTH 2223 Survey of Art History II


    (3 hours) Block One
    Western art and architecture from Proto-Renaissance through 20th century, introduces basic artistic principles and vocabulary, specific examples of art and architecture, discuss historical, social context from which work emerged. Provides background for more advanced art history courses; develops ability to critically assess art by placing it into proper historical context.
  
  • ARTH 3013 History of Photography


    (3 hours)
    Surveys the history of photography and the discourses shaping it from the 19th century to the present, with an emphasis on key technological and artistic developments. Students will hone skills of visual analysis, including formal and contextual methods, psychoanalysis, and postmodern and postcolonial theory. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: ARTH 2223 .
  
  • ARTH 3053 Medieval Art


    (3 hours)
    Examination of the visual arts of various media from the Early Christian period to the Gothic period, c. 300-1300, including the Byzantine,
    Islamic, Migration, Carolingian, Ottonian and Romanesque arts, with a focus on the theological, social and political forces that molded their production and reception.  Prerequisite: ARTH 2203 
  
  • ARTH 3093 American Art


    (3 hours) HCGD
    Seventeenth to 21st century. Places art into broader cultural, historical, social, political context, examining discourses that shaped American art: mapping new terrain, defining America, representing republican virtue, nature and nation, art and commerce, machine aesthetics, and modernism, defining identities in a multicultural America, from Cold War to culture wars.
  
  • ARTH 3643 Italian Renaissance Art: 1300-1480


    (3 hours)
    Explores the development of art and architecture produced in Italy from 1300 to 1480. Examines works of art, architecture, and material culture within their broader social and historical context in an effort to better understand the works and the people who made and viewed them. Prerequisites: ARTH 2203  or ARTH 2223  or permission of instructor. Same as HIST 3643 .
  
  • ARTH 3743 Italian Renaissance Art II: 1480-1580


    (3 hours)
    Explores the development of art and architecture produced in Italy from 1480 to 1580. Examines works of art, architecture, and material culture within their broader social and historical context in an effort to better understand the works and the people who made and viewed them. Prerequisite: ARTH 2203  or ARTH 2223  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4013 Baroque Art


    (3 hours)
    Analysis of the full range of visual arts (e.g., painting, sculpture, architecture, stage design, interior decoration, garden’s, prints, etc.) of
    Italy, France and Spain (primarily), from 1600 to 1750, accessing the social, political and religious contexts in which these works were
    created.  Prerequisite: ARTH 2223   or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4023 Art since Mid-Century


    (3 hours)
    Art and visual culture from mid-20th century to present, including Pop Art, Minimalism, conceptual art, land art, postmodernism, tactical media, and relational aesthetics. Places art into broader cultural, historical, social, political context, examining issues such as the development of new media; the changing status of the art object and the art market; the role of the artist; the relationship between artwork, artist, and viewer; and globalization. Prerequisites: None, but ARTH 2223  strongly recommended.
  
  • ARTH 4033 Cultural Responses to War in the 20th Century


    (3 hours)
    Interdisciplinary course examines the methods that individuals in the 20th century have adopted to document, decry, and honor war. It focuses on three moments of cultural response to trauma: modernist production in World War I, West Germany during World War II, and American reactions to the Vietnam War. Prerequisites: ARTH 2203  and ARTH 2223 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4043 Art and Architecture across the Mediterranean c. 1000-1600


    (3 hours)
    Examines the Mediterranean basin as arena of intercultural contact. Explores locations of artistic interaction, such as the Crusader States, the Iberian Peninsula, Norman Sicily, and Constantinople/Istanbul. Themes include art and architecture in interfaith communities, the appropriation of rival aesthetics, and the depiction of the cultural Other. Prerequisites: ARTH 2203  and ARTH 2223 .
  
  • ARTH 4053 Gender and Sexuality in Renaissance Art


    (3 hours) HCGD
    Addresses the effects of gender on the history of artistic practice, patronage, and viewing during the Italian Renaissance. Students explore gender and sexuality as social constructs, and investigate ways these ideas are reflected in and created by works of art and architecture from the years 1300-1580. Prerequisites: ARTH 2203 , ARTH 2223 , or WS 2013 . Same as WS 4053 .
  
  • ARTH 4223 Fauvism to Abstract Expressionism


    (3 hours)
    Art and visual culture from the turn of the 20th century through mid century, including Fauvism, Cubism, Constructivism, Dada, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Examines the various discourses that shaped twentieth-century art and the analysis of it, such as modernism, the avant garde, psychoanalysis, social history, and semiotics. Prerequisite: ARTH 2223  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4333 A Magnificent Art: The Court 1400-1750


    (3 hours) HCGD
    Investigates the ways in which art was used by rulers and courtiers to create and maintain political, social and personal identities. Examines individual courts throughout Europe and address themes such as magnificence, collecting, humanism, and the roles of women and artists at court. Prerequisite: ARTH 2203 , ARTH 2223 , WS 2013  or permission of instructor. Same as WS 4333 .
  
  • ARTH 4353 17th-Century Dutch and Flemish Painting


    (3 hours)
    Examination of the form and content of the two-dimensional arts of the Protestant Northern Netherlands and the Catholic Southern Netherlands, with a focus on the art patronage system and the art market as they shape the painting of the 1600s. Prerequisite: ARTH 2203  or ARTH 2223  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4403 Topics in Cultural Art History


    (3 hours)
    Examination of a special topic in art history. Prerequisite: ARTH 2203  or ARTH 2223  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4593-6 Museum Internship


    (3-6 hours)
    Provides practical experience in an art museum or gallery setting. Engagement with more than one museum task, such as exhibition research and installation, collection management, and education and community outreach. Only 3 hours count towards the major; does not count towards the minor. Prerequisites: ARTH 2203 , ARTH 2223  and 2 upper-level art history courses or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4613 19th-Century European Art


    (3 hours)
    Art and architecture from 1780 to the turn of the 20th century, from Neo-Classicism to Post- Impressionism. Places art into broader cultural, historical, social, and political context, examining various discourses that shaped 19thcentury art, especially in France: the Enlightenment and French Revolutions, classical revival, rise of Romanticism, encounter with new cultures, industrialization and urbanization, and the emergence of the avant-garde. Prerequisite: None, but ARTH 2223  recommended.
  
  • ARTH 4673 Seminar in Art History


    (3 hours)
    In-depth examination of topic through extensive reading, in-class discussion and independent research projects. Prerequisites: ARTH 2203 , ARTH 2223  and at least one upper level art history course with grades of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4803 Special Topics in Art History


    (3 hours)
    Examination of a special topic in art history. Prerequisite: ARTH 2203  or ARTH 2223  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4973 Senior Project


    (3 hours)
    In-depth examination of topic through extensive reading, in-class discussion and independent research projects. Prerequisites: ARTH 2203 , ARTH 2223  and permission of instructor.
  
  • ARTH 4993 Independent Study


    (3 hours)
    Independent research on a specific topic in the history and criticism of art conducted under guidance of faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Arts, Culture and Entertainment Management

  
  • ACEM 1013 Introduction to Arts Organizations


    (3 hours) Block One
    Examines the structure and function of the various essential components of arts organizations. Classroom discussions are complemented by visiting local arts agencies and organizations on site, to study their particular missions, functions and compositions.
  
  • ACEM 1110 Arts Experiences


    (0 credit)
    Arts, culture and entertainment management majors are required to complete this course on a pass-fail basis for each semester after declaring the major. Attendance and/or participation in 12 events (concerts, recitals, stage plays, musicals, art exhibitions, etc.) on and off campus, per semester are required.
  
  • ACEM 3011 Arts Practicum I


    (1 hour)
    Students complete specific projects and assignments within art, theatre and music during separate semesters. Supervising professors in each discipline monitor and mentor the responsibilities and projects.
  
  • ACEM 3021 Arts Practicum II


    (1 hour)
    Students complete specific projects and assignments within art, theatre and music during separate semesters. Supervising professors in each discipline monitor and mentor the responsibilities and projects.
  
  • ACEM 3023 Fundraising and Grant Writing


    (3 hours)
    This course develops students’ ability to understand and apply the varied tools to effectively fund raise, with an emphasis on grant writing.   This course particularly draws from arts and cultural institutions but is applicable to any nonprofit.
  
  • ACEM 3031 Arts Practicum III


    (1 hour)
    Students complete specific projects and assignments within art, theatre and music during separate semesters. Supervising professors in each discipline monitor and mentor the responsibilities and projects.
  
  • ACEM 3043 Marketing and Programming in the Arts


    (3 hours)
    With an emphasis on arts and entertainment, this course explores the multiple ways we can engage audiences through innovative arts programming and tailored marketing, while exploring why audiences select the art forms in which they participate.
  
  • ACEM 4613 Arts Internship I


    (3 hours)
    A practical capstone experience that provides professional hands-on experience in the field. The internship is monitored by Division faculty and includes the option and/or combination of local, regional, national or international placement in London. Approval of program director is required.
  
  • ACEM 4623 Arts Internship II


    (3 hours)
    A practical capstone experience that provides professional hands-on experience in the field. The internship is monitored by Division faculty and includes the option and/or combination of local, regional, national or international placement in London. Approval of program director is required.
  
  • ACEM 4973 Senior Seminar


    (3 hours)
    Senior capstone project. Prerequisite: Approval of arts, culture and entertainment management advisor.
  
  • ACEM 4993 Independent Study


    (2-3 hours)

Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum

  
  • AS 2001 The Liberal Arts and Preparation for Life after Graduation


    (1 hour)
    Preparation for life after graduation - employment, community service in the U.S. or abroad, and/or graduate school (immediately or down the road). Development of skills and resources for on-going reflection about career interests and goals.
  
  • FS 1973 First Seminar


    (3 hours)
    Writing requirement.  The First Seminar provides an intimate atmosphere in which to study with a faculty member and underscores the enduring relationship between writing and learning by requiring several papers to be written during the semester. First seminars are offered in the spring.  Students taking ENGL 1033 in the Spring semester of their Freshmen year must wait until the spring of their Sophomore year to complete the First Seminar requirement.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1033 .

Athletic Training

  
  • ATRG 1013 Concepts and Issues in Sport Sciences


    (3 hours)
    Explores the field of exercise and sports science, covering sub-disciplines and career paths within each area. Emphasizes governing agencies, certifying bodies, and licensing processes of each clinical practice area including the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Physical Therapy Association, etc.
  
  • ATRG 2021 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab


    (1 hour)
    Practical application of the material presented in ATRG 2023 . Students will participate in hands-on activities, such as free weights, machine weights, and cardiovascular machines, which will allow them to learn how specific muscles and/or muscle groups are targeted in an athletic performance environment. Corequisite: ATRG 2023 .
  
  • ATRG 2023 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology


    (3 hours)
    Anatomical study of structure and function of the human body specifically related to sport and physical performance. Emphasis on the mechanics of movement. Corequisite: ATRG 2021 .
  
  • ATRG 2053 Pedagogy of Lifetime Activities and Sports Skills


    (3 hours)
    Major emphasis on the development of teaching competencies necessary for implementation of effective instruction of non-traditional and traditional sports and outdoor activities. Students will learn how to guide and process students through initiative problems, adventure games, and trust activities. Specific pedagogical skills will be identified that are critical to the a) development of a safe and positive learning environment, b) progressive development of psychomotor skills, and c) development of cognitive and affective application skills related to successful performance of sports/outdoor skills. These skills will be discussed, practiced, and analyzed through supervisor-guided self/peer observations and evaluations. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
  
  • ATRG 2451 Practicum


    (1 hour)
    Early laboratory and clinical experiences in kinesiology and and rehabilitative sciences degree programs, including but not limited to athletic training, physical education, recreation leadership, strength and conditioning, coaching and health sciences. The initial pre-professional clinical experience with primary duties including observation and assisting instructors management and general duties.
  
  • ATRG 2453 Drug Education/Pharmacology


    (3 hours)
    Emphasis on legal and illegal drug use in the world today. Topics include indications, contraindications, and effects of commonly used non-prescription and prescription medicines; the use of ergogenic aids and illegal substances in athletics; and neurophysiology and pharmacology as related to the effects of drugs on the body.
  
  • ATRG 2563 Sports Nutrition


    (3 hours)
    Emphasis on basic nutrition, fundamentals of digestion, absorption and metabolism, nutrients and their roles, and specific sports/nutrition-related subjects.
  
  • ATRG 2603 Strategies for Healthy Living


    (3 hours) HCGD
    Consists of theory and practicum. The theory component presents an overview of current strategies and practices for healthy living, including health maintenance and disease prevention.
  
  • ATRG 2653 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries


    (3 hours)
    Emphasis on study of etiology and mechanism of injury, pathology, and recognition of clinical signs and symptoms of athletic injury. Provides knowledge required for proper recognition, management, and prevention of athletic injuries.
  
  • ATRG 2663 Therapeutic Modalities


    (3 hours)


    Provides the theoretical background, knowledge, and basic skills necessary for the clinical application of therapeutic modalities under the direction of a licensed rehabilitation clinician. Principles of electrophysics and biophysics; physiological effects; and indications and contraindications associated with use of contemporary modalities are discussed.

    Prerequisites: ATRG 2653  and ATRG 2023  with grades of C or higher.

  
  • ATRG 2802 Practicum II


    (2 hours)
    The clinical observation of athletic trainers will provide students the opportunity to observe the application of taping, padding/bracing, use of therapeutic modalities, first aid/wound care, OSHA regulations and other athletic training responsibilities.
  
  • ATRG 3023 Exercise Physiology


    (3 hours)
    Physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity. Extensive practical applications to evaluating cardiovascular fitness and information on training for improvement in fitness, health, and performance. Prerequisites: ATRG 2021  and ATRG 2023  with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: ATRG 3121 .
  
  • ATRG 3033 Instructional Methods in Health


    (3 hours)
    Current health concepts and developments, with emphasis on the role and methodologies for health instruction in various settings.
  
  • ATRG 3121 Exercise Physiology Lab


    (1 hour)
    Lab-based instruction that entails the measurement and calculation of health and human performance-related variables. Prerequisites: ATRG 2021  and ATRG 2023  with grade of C or higher. Corequisite: ATRG 3023 . Labs run concurrent to lectures in ATRG 3023 .
  
  • ATRG 3143 Life Span Motor Development


    (3 hours)
    Focuses on the study of motor skill acquisition among children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasis on the discussion of motor learning concepts, developmental and growth factors, learning theories (both physical and mental), and the techniques of motivation as related to planning and instruction. Prerequisites:  ATRG 2023  and ATRG 2021  or instructor permission .
  
  • ATRG 3403 Physical Activities for Elementary Populations


    (3 hours)
    Methods and practical experience to enhance effectiveness in teaching physical education to young people in kindergarten through fifth grade. Public school laboratory experiences are required. Prerequisites: ATRG 2053 , junior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • ATRG 3513 Clinical Methodology


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to the basic skills used during fitness evaluations. A variety of assessment skills are covered and students are exposed to equipment commonly used in assessment. Prerequisite: ATRG 3713  or permission of instructor.
  
  • ATRG 3713 Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs


    (3 hours)
    Provides skills and knowledge necessary in developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for both competitive and non-competitive populations. Emphasis on teaching and supervising safe resistance training techniques. Prerequisites: ATRG 3023  and ATRG 3121 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • ATRG 3991-3 Independent Study


    (1-3 hours)
  
  • ATRG 4053 Legal Aspects in Athletic Training


    (3 hours)
    Analysis of the legal system and major problems/issues in sports medicine. Includes analysis of fundamental and current issues.
  
  • ATRG 4063 Global Practice in Health Care


    (3 hours)
    In-depth analysis of healthcare systems in the U.S. and abroad. Comparison of a variety of aspects that influence the healthcare system in both the U.S. and other countries. Involves required faculty led international travel for completion of the course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ATRG 4113 Motor Control


    (3 hours)


    Explores the neural, physical and behavioral aspects of biological movement. The course will cover theories and concepts used to understand how humans produce coordinated patterns of movement and control the various degrees of freedom possible across the joints and segments of the body during skill performance. Prerequisites: BIOL 2153  and BIOL 2173 , or permission of instructor.

     

  
  • ATRG 4153 Exercise Management for Special Populations


    (3 hours)
    Course is designed to increase the understanding and practical application of exercise to special populations. Course material centers around diverse populations, both normal, healthy and special populations with a variety of abilities and disabilities. ATRG 3023, ATRG 3121 and ATRG 3513 with a C or higher, or instructor permission. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
  
  • ATRG 4201 Methods in Teaching Lab


    (1 hour)
    Designed to be a supervised pre-teacher candidacy field experience for the practical application of various aspects of teaching methods. Corequisite: ATRG 4203 .
  
  • ATRG 4203 Methods in Teaching


    (3 hours)
    Focus is on planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies in secondary schools. Prerequisites: ATRG 2053  and ATRG 3403 . Corequisite: ATRG 4201 .
  
  • ATRG 4413 Internship


    (3 hours)
    Off-campus rotation designed to allow the student to practice using existing clinical skills under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor, as well as acquire new clinical skills specific to that clinical setting. Prerequisites: ATRG 3513  or ATRG 2663 ; overall GPA ≥ 2.5; or instructor permission.
  
  • ATRG 4433 Applications in Exercise and Sports Science


    (3 hours)
    This capstone course is designed to prepare a student for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification examination. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Exercise and Sports Science program and GPA in ATRG courses of 2.5 or higher.
  
  • ATRG 4713 Biomechanics


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to the biomechanics of human movement, including terminology and mechanical concepts. Emphasis on anatomical and mechanical considerations as applied to injured and non-injured athletes. Prerequisites: ATRG 2023   and  ATRG 2021  or instructor permission.
  
  • ATRG 4723 Illness and Disease in the Physically Active


    (3 hours)
    Focuses on common illnesses, diseases, and conditions that affect physical activity including causes, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and activity modifications. Taught by physicians and includes lab experiences.
  
  • ATRG 4991-3 Independent Study


    (1-3 hours)
  
  • ATRG 5216 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention I


    (6 hours)
    Orthopedic injury to the lower extremity and thorax are discussed. Injury and chronic conditions are discussed in terms of prevention, etiology, pathology, recognition and evaluation, immediate care, and therapeutic intervention. Techniques and clinical skills will encompass initial assessment, therapeutic modality utilization, and techniques of rehabilitation. Prequisite: ATRG 5143  with a grade of B or higher and admission to the MAT degree program.
  
  • ATRG 5223 Research for Practice


    (3 hours)
    Focuses on forming and researching PICO clinical research questions, as well as the application of research findings into clinical decision making and further study. Prequisite: Admitted to MAT degree program.
  
  • ATRG 5323 Pathophysiology for the Health Professional


    (3 hours)
    Investigate common pathologies and how they may alter the function of the systems of the body. Special attention paid to common pathologies seen in the  athletic training setting as well as the position statements put out by the NATA. Appropriate modifications to physical activity and rehabilitation discussed. Prequisite: Admitted to MAT degree program, or instructor permission.

Audiology

  
  • CDAU 3181-3 Clinical Practicum in Audiology


    (1-3 hours)
    Clinical practicum experiences for students interested in pursuing graduate study in audiology. Study and observations of the role of the audiologist in the school, clinic, and hospital settings.
  
  • CDAU 3203 Introduction to Clinical Audiology


    (3 hours)
    A survey of clinical audiology. Includes an overview of the profession of audiology, the physics of sound, the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, basic audiologic tests, audiogram interpretation, and disorders of the auditory system.
  
  • CDAU 4073 Auditory Rehabilitation


    (3 hours) HCGD
    Overview of audiologic (re)habilitation for children, adults, and elderly adults. Includes primary and secondary consequences of hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants and assistive listening devices, auditory and visual stimuli in communication, psychosocial aspects of hearing loss, and basic family-centered and client-centered counseling. Prerequisite: CDAU 3203  with a grade of B or higher.
  
  • CDAU 4353 Auditory Options for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    (3 hours) HCGD
    Overview of auditory options for communication for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Topics include auditory skill development, current technology and assistive devices, the early intervention team, parent counseling, a family-centered approach to management, classroom acoustics, classroom accommodations, and techniques to maximize functional hearing. Educational needs will be addressed. Prerequisite: CDAU 4073 . Same as CDDE 4353 .

Biological Science

  
  • BIOL 1001 Introduction to Biological Science


    (1 hour)
    An overview and introduction to the field of biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1003 Genetics and Human Diversity


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Introduction to the basic principles of human genetics and their evolutionary, social, and medical implications. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1011 Plants and Society Laboratory


    (1 hour) Block Three
    Demonstrations and experiments emphasize plant structure and the integral role of plants in past and contemporary human existence. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1013 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1013 Plants and Society


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Explores the ongoing relationship between human society and plants from prehistory to modern times, including the integral role of plants in human nutrition, medicine, the environment, and as commercially valuable products. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1031 The Environment and Humanity Laboratory


    (1 hour) Block Three
    Laboratory and field exercises plus field trips provide firsthand knowledge of the major environmental issues challenging the world today. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1033 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1033 The Environment and Humanity


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Introduction to the ecological principles underlying human relationships with the physical and biological environment, including the consequences of overpopulation, environmental exploitation and deterioration and prospects for survival. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1043 Biology: A Way of Knowing


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Application of science, as a way of knowing, to understand living systems. The development of the major conceptual paradigms (cell theory, genetics, and evolution) is used to illustrate the scientific method. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1051 Plagues and Pestilence Laboratory


    (1 hours) Block Three
    Hands-on learning of the relationship between humans and microbial pathogens, including human defense mechanisms. Areas covered include microbiological skills, culture methods, staining, and microscopy; observation of microbes from our environment; study of epidemiology and bioterrorism; and field trips to observe disease detection and treatment, both past and present. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1053 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1053 Plagues and Pestilence


    (3 hours) Block Three
    The relationship between humans and the microbial organisms that can cause disease, including appreciation of pathogenic organisms and human defense mechanisms, and the past and future impact of microbial disease on civilization and society. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1113 The Human Body


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Introduction to the structure, organization and function of the human body, using an organ-system approach. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1123 Introduction to Indoor Air Quality


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Explores the fundamental concepts of air quality in the indoor environment. General topics of contaminants, sources, moisture, bioaerosols, investigation methods, prevention, and control options are included. Public policy related to poor indoor air quality is also included. Same as CHE 1123 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1603 Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to the patterns of microbial, botanical and zoological diversity and the processes that produce diversity.
  
  • BIOL 1611 Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to concepts in microbial, botanical and zoological diversity and the processes that produce diversity. Corequisite: BIOL 1603 .
  
  • BIOL 1703 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology


    (3 hours)
    Basic molecular/biochemical composition of cells and the organization and function of both DNA and cellular structures.
  
  • BIOL 1711 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to current, fundamental techniques and protocols for the study of DNA and cells. Corequisite: BIOL 1703 .
  
  • BIOL 2013 Ecology


    (3 hours)
    Ecological interactions among organisms, including population growth, competition, ecosystem dynamics, behavioral interactions, community structure, and landscape-level processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , and BIOL 1711 .
  
  • BIOL 2121 Genetics Lab


    (1 hour)
    Using genetic data to develop analytical, computational and molecular skills.  Extensive discussion on the scientific method and its application to genetics principles will be held during the lab sessions.  Prerequisites: BIOL 1603  , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 . Corequisite: BIOL 2123 .
  
  • BIOL 2123 Genetics


    (3 hours)
    Principles of transmission genetics, molecular genetics, population and evolutionary genetics. An introduction of novel topics in genetics will also be provided.  Lecture three hours per week.  Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 .
  
  • BIOL 2143 Evolution


    (3 hours)
    Patterns of biological diversity and processes that produce and maintain diversity. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 2151 Human Anatomy Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to human anatomy following an organ system organization and emphasizing a hands-on approach through the examination of microscopic slides, animal and organ dissections, and models. Not creditable toward a major in biological science or biochemistry.
  
  • BIOL 2153 Human Anatomy


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to the structure of the human body using an organ systems approach.
  
  • BIOL 2171 Human Physiology Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to human physiology using an investigative approach to study the functioning of the human body through experimentation and physiological data acquisition software. Not creditable toward a major in biological science or biochemistry.
  
  • BIOL 2173 Human Physiology


    (3 hours)
    Function of major organ systems of the human body and significance for major disease processes. Recommended for students pursuing postgraduate work in allied health fields. An introductory biology course (e.g., BIOL 1043 ) is recommended prior to taking BIOL 2173 .
  
  • BIOL 2524 Field Botany


    (4 hours)
    Flowering plant identification and systematics, with emphasis on Oklahoma flora. Independent research project required. Lecture two hours per week, field investigation (or laboratory) four hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603  and BIOL 1611 .
 

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