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Arabic (ARAB)
The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a log
reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, as well as mollusk shell are discussed
under the topics of taxonomy, age and sex determination, morphometrics,
seasonality, and specialized techniques. Identification of bone and
discussion relating recent advances in animal bone analysis are typical class
activities. No student may earn credit for both 4973 and 5973. (Irreg)
G5980 Research for Master’s Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine
hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. Laboratory
(F, Sp, Su)
G5990 Special Anthropological Problems. 1 to 3 hours. May be
repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. Permits the student to investigate a
specific problem in terms of currently available data. It may be within any
field of anthropology recommended by the instructor or adviser. (F, Sp, Su)
G6203 Political Economy. Prerequisite: 5023 or 5273. Examines the
political-economic perspective in anthropology and explore its approach to
the construction of knowledge, culture, the nature of social systems, social
history, archaeology, ethnography (the remote and recent past), ethnicity,
class, and gender. (F)
G6440 Research in Biological Anthropology. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Permits students to
undertake independent fieldwork or laboratory research in biological
anthropology. Such research is normally limited to original or unpublished
work. (Irreg.)
G6590 Fieldwork in American Indian Languages (Crosslisted with
Linguistics 6590). 3 to 6 hours. Advanced field experience in the recording
and analysis of Native American languages, including a discussion of
problems in selecting and effectively utilizing informants. (Irreg.)
G6613 Seminar in Social Anthropology. May be repeated with change of
subject matter; maximum credit 15 hours. Advanced study in various areas
of the field. (Sp)
G6633 Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology. Prerequisite:
graduate standing. The core course in biological anthropology. Historical
development of biological (physical) anthropology; the development and
application of method and theory in the major subfields of biological
anthropology. (Sp)
G6650 Advanced Fieldwork in Anthropology. 3 to 8 hours. Prerequisite:
permission of chairperson and dean of the Graduate College. Students
interested in this summer program should request a Special
Announcement from the Department of Anthropology. Laboratory (Su)
G6713 Archaeological Theory. Prerequisite: graduate standing. This
course explores archaeological theory, its evolution and context. As an
anthropological core class, it stresses the articulation of archaeological
theory within its wider parent discipline, anthropology. (F)
G6750 Research in Archaeology. 1 to 4 hours. Permits the student to
undertake independent research. Such research is normally limited to
original or unpublished work. (Problems to be solved by library research
are properly within the scope of 5990.) Laboratory (F, Sp)
G6803 Advanced Archaeological Theory and Research. Prerequisite:
6713. Advanced class in archaeological theory focusing especially on those
theories prominent in the last decade. The course concentrates on
theoretical frameworks that might form the students’ dissertation research.
students will produce a dissertation research design incorporating
appropriate archaeological theories. (Sp)
G6810 Research in Ethnology. 1 to 4 hours. Permits the student to
undertake independent fieldwork to study some problems in ethnology. (F,
Sp, Su)
G6980 Research for Doctor’s Dissertation. 2 to 16 hours. Laboratory (F,
Sp, Su)
Arabic (ARAB)
1115 Beginning Arabic. Aims at developing mastery of Arabic phonology
and script, control of basic vocabulary, grammar, basic communicative
situations, and cultural concepts explicitly expressed in the language.
Listening and speaking are emphasized from the very beginning. This
course does not count for major credit in the Department of Modern
Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. (F) [I-FL]
1225 Beginning Arabic Continued. Prerequisite: 1115. Focuses on all
language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), including
developing the ability to interact successfully in basic communicative
situations. Short texts and topics of general import as well as cultural
concepts embedded in the language will be covered. This course does not
count for major credit in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Linguistics. (Sp) [I-FL]
2113 Intermediate Arabic. Prerequisite: 1225. Aims at developing
language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at the intermediate
level, with more emphasis on reading and writing. Expands into more
complex structures, wider communicative situations and vocabulary
relating to practical, social, cultural and media topics. (F)
2223 Intermediate Arabic Continued. Prerequisite: 2113. Continues
developing language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at the
intermediate level, with more emphasis on reading and writing. Continues
to expand into more complex structures, wider communicative situations
and vocabulary relating to practical, social, cultural and media topics. (Sp)
3113 Advanced Arabic. Prerequisite: 2223. Students are expected to read,
listen to, and understand the content and intent of a variety of authentic
texts; write at the paragraph level; and participate in formal and informal
discussion on social and professional topics. (F)
3223 Advanced Arabic Continued. Prerequisite: 3113. Students are
expected to read, listen to, and understand the content and intent of a
variety of authentic texts; write at the paragraph level; and participate in
formal and informal discussion on social and professional topics. (Sp)
3990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one course in general
area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be
repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for
topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. (F, Sp)
4990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: four courses in
general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May
be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for
topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. (F, Sp)
Architecture (ARCH)
1012 Computers in Architecture. An introduction to the application of
computers to many facets of architecture and related design disciplines,
with emphasis on programming and computer graphics. Laboratory (F, Sp)
1133 Introduction to Building Technology. Introduction of the historical
development and application of basic architectural technology including
building service systems, structures and systems of building technology. (Sp)
1143 Design, Construction and Society. An introduction to the issues
forming and informing the built environment. The history, principles, and
practices of architecture, construction, and interior design will be explored. (F)
1153 Studio I. Individual and/or team architectural projects at an
introductory level focused on the comprehensive integration of social,
cultural, theoretical, environmental, and technical influences on
architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and
communication required. (F, Su)
1253 Studio II. Prerequisite: 1153 or permission. Individual and/or team
architectural projects at an introductory level focused on the
comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental,
and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional
techniques of representation and communication required. (Sp, Su)
2233 Architectural Structures I. Prerequisite: Architecture major and
completion of 1133, 1143, 1153, 1253, Physics 1114 and Mathematics
1823, or Construction Science major and completion of Physics 2414,
2424 and Mathematics 1823. Concepts, knowledge and methods of statics
and strengths of materials for architects and constructors. (F)
2243 History of the Built Environment I. Prerequisite: majors only or
permission of instructor. A theological investigation of the cultural,
historical, political and aesthetic values of diverse Western and
non-western cultures that result in significant built environments through
the 16th century. Buildings, urbanism, theories, and cultural context will be
emphasized. (F) [IV-WC]
2333 Architecture and the Environment. Prerequisite: majors only; 1133,
1143, 1153, 1253. Building/site relationships and introduction of selected
environmental and site design concepts. Knowledge and methods
appropriate for architects. (Sp)
2343 History of the Built Environment II. Prerequisite: majors only or
permission of instructor. Overview of built artifacts in Europe and the
Americas since 1750. Emphasis on the formal, philosophical, social,
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