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ART* 155, ART* 156, ART* 255, ART* 256: Watercolor I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 137, FA 138, FA 237, FA 238: Water Color)
An introduction to the technical and aesthetic principles of painting with water
media, primarily water color. This course will cover the selection and use of
water media materials in a variety of styles and deal with varied subject matter
from the still life to the landscape. Design elements and compositional problems
are also included. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up
to four times as ART* 155, ART* 156, ART* 255, ART* 256, all of which run
concurrently. Experience in drawing is strongly recommended.
ART* 161, ART* 162, ART* 261, ART* 262: Ceramics I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 165, FA 166, FA 267, FA 268: Ceramics)
Experimentation with, and development of, basic skills in a variety of handforming,
wheel-throwing, firing and glazing techniques. The class focuses on
processes involved in creating both utilitarian and sculptural works. Studio: 6
hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 161,
ART* 162, ART* 261 and ART* 262, all of which run concurrently.
ART* 167, ART* 168, ART* 267, ART* 268: Printmaking I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 141, FA 142, FA 143, FA 144: Printmaking)
A course in the materials, design and techniques of printmaking: monoprinting,
intaglio, relief, planographic and serigraph. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa) 3
credits. May be taken up to four times (when offered) as ART* 167, ART* 168,
ART* 267 and ART* 268, all of which run concurrently.
ART* 171, ART* 172, FA 163, FA 164: Fiber Arts I, II,
(formerly FA 161, FA 162, FA 163, FA 164: Creative Crafts: Fiber Arts)
A course in contemporary and traditional means of making art with fibers
including weaving, soft sculpture, batik, tapestries, paper making and coiling.
Studio: 6 hours per week. (O) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART*
171, ART* 172, FA 163 and FA 164, all of which run concurrently.
ART* 185/COM* 166: Video/Filmmaking
(formerly FA 176/COMM 176)
(Fa) 3 credits. See Communications.
ART* 204: History of Women in the Arts
(formerly FA 106: Women in the Visual and Performing Arts)
This course will address the cultural biases that have relegated women artists
to the ‘back burner’ of mainstream cultural aesthetics. A historical survey of
women’s contributions to the visual and performing arts will augment, inquiry
into philosophical questions such as: “Is there a ‘Feminist’ Aesthetic?” or “Who
determines what is ‘great’ art?” Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
ART* 206/COM* 154: Film Study/Film Study and Appreciation
(formerly FA 171/COMM 171: Film Study and Appreciation)
(Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits. See Communications.
ART* 250: Digital Photography
An introduction to digital photography including hardware and software, camera
handling and creative controls, file formats and management, image editing,
manipulation and output options using Adobe PhotoShop. Through demonstrations
and assignments, a survey of imagery and a final portfolio, students will be
introduced to the basic vocabulary, concepts, tools and expressive possibilities
of digital photography. Students must own a 3 megapixel (or greater) digital
camera with manual, aperture priority and/or shutter priority exposure modes.
Basic computer and photographic experience preferred. Studio: 6 hours per
week (Fa, Sp) 3 credits.
ART* 292: Cooperative Education
(formerly FA 270: Cooperative Education/Work Experience)
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an
actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings as
related to their programs of study including corporations, publishing/graphic de-
sign firms and newspapers. Prerequisite: 15 completed credit hours in Graphic
Design. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. Please refer to page 19 for more information and
general prerequisites for Cooperative Education/Work Experience.
Astronomy
AST* 101: Principles of Astronomy
(formerly ASTR 110: Introduction to Astronomy)
This is an introductory descriptive astronomy course with emphasis on the
earth and its motions, the moon and planets, the sun, and stars and galaxies.
Observation sessions will be required. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp,Su)
3 credits
AST* 111: Introduction to Astronomy
An introductory course in classical and modern Astronomy designed to raise the
level of student awareness of celestial objects including their history, properties,
interrelationships, and impact upon our understanding of the universe. The
laboratory portion of the course consists of activities in elementary astronomy
designed to reinforce and extend knowledge of selected topics covered in the
lecture portion of the course. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours
per week. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in MAT* 095, or eligibility for MAT* 138.
(Fa, Sp) 4 credits.
Biology
BIO* 103: Women’s Health
(formerly BIO 155)
This course is a study of current issues and practices related to women’s health.
Emphasis will be placed on female anatomy and physiology, the changes
encountered in a woman’s body over the lifetime and related aspects of health
and disease. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be
scientifically and medically knowledgeable about the female body and be an
“informed consumer” of medical information and practices concerning today’s
female population. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG*
101. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BIO* 104: Sexuality
(formerly BIO 115: Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality)
This course includes: anatomy and physiology of human reproductive systems
and the nature of human sexual responses, dysfunctions and diseases. Class:
3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BIO* 105: Introduction to Biology
(formerly BIO 100: Principles of Biological Science)
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of biology as they relate
to current issues. It may be used to fulfill the general education natural and
physical science requirement, and is recommended for students who do not
need a full year of laboratory biology. No dissection is required. Class: 3 hours
per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101
(Fa,Sp) 4 credits
BIO* 111: Introduction to Nutrition
(formerly BIO 114: Principles of Nutrition)
An introduction to the study of human nutrition with emphasis on the scientific
bases of facts and controversies surrounding issues of foods and diets will be
taught. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. Not open
to students who have completed BIO* 112. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits
BIO* 112: Applied Nutrition
(formerly BIO 104)
Offered is an introduction to the study of nutrition as it relates to the establishment
and promotion of wellness in everyday life. This course focuses on an understanding
of basic principles and concepts of nutrition with applications towards
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 109
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