ANT 1000 General Anthropology
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This is a broad survey course designed to acquaint students with the factual information in every field of anthropology. Classroom lectures, discussions, and films will be used to help students develop a systematic means of understanding the conditions of human life in the past, present, and future. Topics covered in the course may include human biology, archaeology, religion, economics, politics, and language. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000

ARH 1050 Introduction to Art History I
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the major aspects of art history with an examination of representative works in painting, sculpture, and architecture in terms of the cultural environment from which they evolved. Students will be able to identify the artistic conventions that
characterize each cultural period from antiquity to the Renaissance. Gordon Rule word requirement: 3.000

ARH 1051 Introduction to Art History II
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARH 1050
Students will continue to cover the major representative works of art from the end of the Renaissance to the present. Students will be able to recognize those themes that recur in each successive epoch.

ART 1201C Design I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
Design I is the basis for all other art courses. In this course, students will explore methods, materials, and various art media. Emphasis will be placed on the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Gordon Rule word requirement: 3,000

ART 1202C Design II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 1201C
This is a continuation of Design I with emphasis on form in space, using the principles of three-dimensional design.

ART 1300C Drawing and Composition I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will explore various drawing media still life, figure, and landscape-through creative problems in Composition. Gordon Rule word requirement: 3,000

ART 1301C Drawing and Composition II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 1300C or consent of instructor.
Students will be encouraged to express themselves through advanced drawing techniques.

ART 1302C Drawing and Composition III
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 1301C
This course is designed to expand the students visual awareness. Control of drawing for research and invention is developed and applied to problems ranging from basic structure to individual interpretation. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

ART 2137C Basketry I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
An introductory course in which the student will examine all facets of the basketry process, including historical aspects, dimensional aspects, and creative aspects. Students will develop a personal creative style through individual projects.

ART 2138C Basketry II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2137C
Students will continue the exploration of 3-D space through the woven media with emphasis on the development of a personal style of artistic expression. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

ART 2230C Basic Advertising Skills
4 hrs., 3 credits.
This course emphasizes the coordination and relationship of all fine arts courses to the field of advertising. Incorporates Principles of Design I and II into advertising formats. The student should have a good working knowledge of various computer graphics programs prior to taking this course. This course should be taken near the end of the Multimedia Program.

ART 2232C Advanced Advertising Skills
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2230C
Students will study the advanced skills in layout and incorporate three-dimensional projects. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

ART 2330C Figure Drawing I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
Structure, movement, and rhythm of the human figure are studied in preparation for use in all advanced phases of the visual arts.

ART 2331C Figure Drawing II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2330C
A continuation of the principles of Figure Drawing I with greater emphasis on value. Students learn to see shapes and to use them in value to recreate pattern and develop sense of staging. Students begin to be involved in directing the model and choosing the props and lighting. Students will use various media as well as mixed media. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

ART 2400C Printmaking I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will be introduced to methods of reproducing designs through silkscreen, linoleum and woodcut, lithography and/or etching. Printmaking methods, as related to posters, cards, fabrics and the Fine Arts will be studied.

ART 2401C Printmaking II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2400C
Students will continue the exploration of printmaking media: silkscreen, linoleum and woodcut in the development of a personal style of artistic expression. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

ART 2500C Painting I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will be introduced to painting in polymer and oils, stressing the development of basic skills with special emphasis on learning to develop visual perception and to interpret everyday subject matter. A continual development of skills that will lead to a personal approach in painting.

ART 2501C Painting II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2500C
A continuation of Painting I, the course will be a comprehensive, in-depth study of the principles of composition, value, pattern, tone, staging, mood and color theory.

ART 2540C Watercolors I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
This course covers painting and sketching exercises in landscape, still life, and modeling using a variety of watercolor techniques. Students will study washes in both watercolor and inks. Students are expected to develop skills in, and increase their knowledge of transparent techniques. The course is recommended for all students considering careers in art, art education, general design, interior design,
fashion illustration, theater design, advertising, drafting, architecture, and mass communications.

ART 2541C Watercolors II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2540C
A continuation of Watercolors I, with emphasis on developing style. The process of building form in each watercolor is a continuous one in which addition and subtraction builds up to an initial bold expression of shape and value. Students will strive for balance of defined and undefined; soft and hard. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

ART 2701C Sculpture I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will create sculptures through modeling clay, casting paper and metal, and carving wood or stone. Realistic and abstract forms will be explored.

ART 2750C Ceramics I
4 hrs., 3 credits.
Students will create clay forms with an emphasis on the four hand building methods. Wheel throwing and the making of glazes will be introduced. Gordon Rule requirement: 3,000 words.

ART 2751C Ceramics II
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2750C
A continuation of Ceramics I. Students will continue the exploration of the clay medium: construction, decoration and glazing. Emphasis will be placed on the refinement of techniques in both hand building and wheel throwing.

ART 2756C Ceramics III
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 2751C
Students will continue the exploration of the clay medium: construction, decoration and glazing. Emphasis will be placed on the personal refinement of techniques for artistic expression. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

ART 2933 Art for Teachers
3 hrs., 3 credits
This course is about creativity, the creation of art projects which can be used in the Elementary Classroom. The Elementary teacher is the foremost proponent for the student's sense of self worth as demonstrated through Art. The teacher should always be positive and validate the student's efforts. The teacher should be the stalwart role model of all possibility, therefore the motto is: "I CAN! I CAN TRY! I CAN EXPRESS MYSELF AND MY EXPRESSION IS WONDERFUL!"  

ART 2950 Art Portfolio - Ceramics
ART 2951 Art Portfolio - Watercolor
ART 2952 Art Portfolio - Design
ART 2953 Art Portfolio - Drawing and Composition
ART 2954 Art Portfolio - Painting
ART 2955 Art Portfolio - Photography
ART 2956 Art Portfolio - Basketry
4 hrs., 4 credits.
This course is designed for art students seeking to develop a professional portfolio for presentation to potential employers, clients, and senior-level educational institutions. Students will work closely with the appropriate art instructor in the construction, refinement, and presentation of a portfolio that will be available in static form, as well as Internet-ready. Familiarity with the Windows 95 environment is necessary, as well as knowledge of Internet basics. Students will be expected to work with both the professor and the artist-in-residence in the development of the portfolio. These courses cannot be used in degree programs.

PGY 1100C Photography I
2 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 3 credits.
This is an introductory course in black and white photography which will teach the basic skills, principles and techniques of photography as a tool of communication and art. Instruction will include the use of the 35mm camera, film processing, and basic darkroom skills. Camera ownership is not necessary, but is suggested. Gordon rule requirement: 3,000 words.

PGY 2102C Photography II
2 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 3 credits. Prerequisite: PGY 1100C
This course strengthens the fundamentals learned in Photography I and explores new photographic formats and techniques. Students will explore advanced printing techniques, studio lighting, hand-coloring, alternative film types, and the use of larger format cameras. Camera ownership (35mm) is suggested.

PGY 2401C Creative Photography
2 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 3 credits. Prerequisite: PGY 2102C
Students will continue the exploration of photographic techniques for the refinement of personal style and artistic expression. This course cannot be used in degree programs.

BSC 1005C Survey of Biological Science
3 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 4 credits.
This course is presented as a one semester general treatment of the unifying principles governing life and is intended for students who are non-science majors. (Students majoring in science should take BSC 1010C instead). Course topics include cell structure and function, energy and its transformations, cell division processes, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis will be placed upon basic biological concepts and their applications  for living according to the laws of nature. This course fulfills the laboratory component of the natural science general education requirement. Gordon Rule requirement: 1,500 words.

BSC 1010C Principles of Biology I
3 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 4 credits.
This course is the first of a two-term sequence in biological sciences designed specifically for pre-professional majors. Basic concepts and principles of biology are covered in detail. Topics include scientific measurement, basic biochemistry, cytology, energy relations, detailed analyses of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, reproduction, classical and molecular genetics. Lecture presentation in combination with laboratory study emphasizes critical thinking, observation, and experimental assessment. Gordon Rule requirement: 1,500 words.

BSC 1011C Principles of Biology II
3 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisite: BSC 1010C
This course is a continuation of BSC 1010C. This course reinforces the main principles of biology through an emphasis on the diversity of the biological realm. Prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals are studied within an evolutionary framework. Ecology and behavior are also studied in this course. Gordon Rule requirement: 1,500 words.

BSC 1050C Topics in Environmental Ecology
3 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisite: BSC1005C
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to general principles of ecology. Students will gain field experience in the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of local freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. An intended outcome for the course is that students develop a conceptual understanding of man's impact on the environment. Gordon Rule requirement: 1,500 words.

BSC 1084C Basic Anatomy and Physiology
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits
This course is designed to provide a background in basic anatomy and physiology for students in allied health fields. The course will encompass a brief introduction to physiological chemistry and physics, a study of basic cell biology, and a survey of human anatomy and physiology that presents each organ system. Selected topics of pathology will be outlined as appropriate to the audience.

BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits.
This course is the first of a two-term sequence in human anatomy and physiology. Course topics include scientific measurement, basic inorganic and organic chemistry, cytology, and histology followed by detailed investigation of the skin, skeleton, joints, muscles, the nervous system, and selected special senses. Laboratory exercises will reinforce the lecture topics through experimentation, microscopic investigation, and dissection (where applicable). Gordon Rule requirement: 1,500 words.