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ARTS 270
Ceramics II 3 cr. (2+2)
Ceramics II is designed to provide
advanced study in clay sculpture and
pottery. Demonstration and discussion
will center around wheel throwing, handbuilt
sculpture and glaze development.
Additional laboratory time required outside
of class hours. Prerequisite(s): ARTS 170 or
portfolio equivalent. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 271
Ceramics III 3 cr. (2+2)
Ceramics III will emphasize advanced
techniques in ceramic construction,
glaze and clay formulation and studio
management. Students will be encouraged to
develop and focus their skills in the creative
and technical process, while researching
historical and contemporary ceramics.
Additional laboratory time required outside
of class hours. Prerequisite(s): ARTS 170, or
ARTS 270. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 272
Ceramics IV 3 cr. (2+2)
Ceramics IV will utilize the students’ acquired
skills to focus on a technically advanced,
portfolio quality body of work. Emphasis
will be made on the personal aesthetics and
creative direction so that the student will
develop an independent approach to the
Ceramic Arts. Prerequisite(s): ARTS 170, 270,
& 271. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 284 Art Seminar
in Japan I 3 cr. (2+2)
This travel seminar to Japan focuses on
Japanese arts and culture, particularly
traditional handicrafts in the Kumamoto
Prefecture of Japan. Students will visit
artists’ studios, ceramic kilns, art museums,
temples, shrines, and historic gardens and
sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, Shugraki, Nagasaki,
and especially in Kumamoto on the island of
Kyushu. Students will engage in workshops
in several disciplines: Yaki (ceramics), Shodo
(calligraphy), Chanoyu (tea ceremony),
Ikebana (flower arranging), and Kataezome
(textile and indigo dye process).
ARTS 286
Painting I 3 cr. (1+4)
A primary studio course in oil and acrylic
painting with instructions in the preparation
of canvas and the use of brush and palette
knife. Individual demonstrations will be
given in relation to still life, landscape, figure
and abstract subjects. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 287
Painting II 3 cr. (1+4)
Advanced problems in conceptualization
and design of the painting are discussed.
Technical process is emphasized. Students
will complete oversized canvasses. Group
critiques will be conducted; films and day
trips to artists’ studios and galleries will
further broaden the students’ experience.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 286. Code 3 course
fee.
ARTS 296
Painting III 3 cr. (1+4)
An advanced painting course, which allows
the student to develop a personal artistic
style and more sophisticated, portfolio
quality work. Several large scale painting
assignments, one monumental themed
semester-long master painting, and 8
weekly exercises will encourage students
to draw on everyday observations to inspire
their work, as well as develop quality
images over time. An oral presentation,
focused research and participation in weekly
critiques will elaborate and refine existing
visual language. An off-site trip to a gallery,
museum or artist studio will enable students
to observe and interact with professionals in
the field. Prerequisite(s): ARTS 287. Code 3
course fee.
ARTS 297
Painting IV 3 cr. (1+4)
Continuation of painting and studio practice
will be emphasized, so students understand
independent studio work. Students will
develop an artist’s statement and propose a
course of study for the semester, articulating
a plan for research and development of a
complete body of work, to be exhibited at
the end of the semester. Critical writing,
research, and visits to galleries and museums
will allow for development of visual thinking.
Critiques will be frequent, to expand
vocabulary and techniques, and a shared
understanding of the studio experience.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 287. Code 3 course fee.
BIOLOGY
BIOL 101
The Pine Barrens
3 cr.
An investigation into the ecological aspects
of the natural history of the New Jersey
Pine Barrens. The course will explore the
geography, plants and animals of New
Jersey’s most famous wilderness. Students
must provide their own transportation for
required monthly field trips to the Pine
Barrens. Code 4 course fee.
BIOL 114
Principles of
Biological Science 4 cr. (3+2)
A one-semester laboratory course designed
for those who have not had a high school
science background, or for those who
have graduated from high school ten
or more years ago. Includes a study of
the cell, its physiology and relationship
to the more complicated organism. A
study of genetics and heredity as well as
evolution is included. This course may
not be taken concurrently with or after a
science course with a higher course number.
Code 5 course fee.
biology
BIOL 119 Science & the Human
Body 4 cr. (3+2)
A one semester laboratory course for
non-science majors or prospective health
science students focuses on the nature of
Science as a field of inquiry. Emphasis is on
the scientific method as a natural outcome
of human curiosity. The human body acts as
a vehicle to explore the unity of life. Critical
thinking is stressed as preparation to fully
enjoy a society shaped largely by science
and technology. Current trends and/or news
articles are incorporated for their topics
and exploration of methods used to obtain
conclusions. Code 5 course fee.
BIOL 130 Human Anatomy &
Physiology I 4 cr. (3+2)
This course studies basic biochemistry
and physiology of the cell, histology, the
integumentary system, the musculoskeletal
system, and the neuro-endocrine system.
Dissection and laboratory instrumentation
reinforce all lecture material. A nondissection
option is available for part of
the course. It is highly recommended that
students enrolling in this course have taken
(a) high school biology and high school
chemistry or (b) BIOL 114 and high school
chemistry. Code 5 course fee.
BIOL 131 Human Anatomy &
Physiology II 4 cr. (3+2)
This course studies the autonomic nervous
system; the endocrine, cardiovascular,
immune, respiratory, digestive and
urinary systems; fluid and electrolyte
balance; and reproduction. Dissection
and instrumentation reinforce all lecture
materials. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 with a
grade of C or better. Code 5 course fee.
BIOL 161
General Biology I 4 cr. (3+2)
Major concepts discussed include cell
structure, bio-chemical reactions, energy
relationships, evolution and the dynamics
of plant functions. It is highly recommended
that students enrolling in this course have
taken high school biology and high school
chemistry or BIOL 114 and high school
chemistry. Code 5 course fee.
BIOL 162 General
Biology II 4 cr. (3+2)
This course is a continuation of BIOL
161, with emphasis on animal diversity,
heredity, development and physiology of
various systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161.
Code 5 course fee.
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