2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MATH 4380 Differential Geometry
Prerequisites: MATH 2451 and 3301
An introduction to differomorphisms and smooth manifolds. Topics covered include tangent spaces, orientation of
manifolds, vector fields, homotopy, and the index of a map.
MATH 4401 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
Prerequisites: MATH 2451 and either MATH 3364 or consent of the instructor.
An introduction to modern approximation techniques. This course shows how, why, and when numerical techniques
can be expected to work and fail. It demonstrates the relevance of numerical analysis to a variety of disciplines and
provides ample practice for students. Topics covered include approximating solutions to equation in one variable,
interpolation and approximation of polynomials, numerical differentiation and integration, applications to differential
equations, and solutions of both linear and nonlinear systems of equations.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
These courses in Graduate Painting focus the development of the interdisciplinary professional discourse and works of
Art needed in order to master the Fine Art of painting. All activities of Graduate painting are juxtaposed towards the
creation of original works of Art, which express the individual. These creative impulses are organized with the student
through criticism by the professor, which express critical thoughts towards the implementation of content and processes
that lead the artist down the critical and spiritual path of discoveries required of any professional artist.
MFA 5311 Graduate Painting I
Graduate painting students will in this introductory course use a variety of painting processes including watercolor, oil,
acrylic, and mixed media works to establish their central body of creative art. Interdisciplinary activities combining 2-
Dimensional and 3- Dimensional processes will be acceptable. Students will be expected to continue their
development of a formidable classical ability both in drawing and painting techniques and be prepared to explore thesis
content in their painting activities.
MFA 5312 Graduate Painting II
Graduate painting students will in this second level course continue in their use of a variety of painting processes
including watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media works to establish their central body of creative art.
Interdisciplinary activities combining 2-Dimensional and 3- Dimensional processes will be acceptable. Students will
be expected to continue their development of a formidable classical ability both in drawing and painting techniques and
be prepared to explore thesis content in their painting activities.
MFA 5313 Graduate Painting III
Graduate painting students will in this third level course become more adept with a variety of painting processes
including watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media works to establish their central body of creative art.
Interdisciplinary activities combining 2-Dimensional and 3- Dimensional processes will be acceptable. Students will
be expected to continue their development of a formidable classical ability both in drawing and painting techniques and
be prepared to explore thesis content in their painting activities.
MFA 5314 Graduate Painting IV
Graduate painting students will in this fourth level course complete a number of projects in a variety of painting
processes including watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media works to establish their central body of creative art.
Interdisciplinary activities combining 2-Dimensional and 3- Dimensional processes will be acceptable. Students will
be expected to continue their development of a formidable classical ability both in drawing and painting techniques and
be prepared to explore thesis content in their painting activities.
MFA 5321 Graduate Drawing I
This course will introduce students to use the processes of wet and dry media, including watercolor, ink, charcoal,
pastel, conté combined with new and experimental media including encaustic, rubbing etc. Students will be expected
to continue their development of a formidable classical ability drawing and be prepared to explore thesis content in
their painting activities.
MFA 5322 Graduate Drawing II
This course will continue to introduce students to use the processes of wet and dry media, including watercolor, ink,
charcoal, pastel, conté combined with new and experimental media including encaustic, rubbing etc. Students will be
expected to continue their development of a formidable classical ability drawing and be prepared to explore thesis
content in their painting activities.
MFA 5323 Graduate Drawing III
Students in this course will begin to become more adept in the use of processes of wet and dry media, including
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