Statements of Policy - UMUC Europe

Anthropology
Courses in anthropology (designated ANTH) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• the general education requirement in the social and behavioral
sciences;
• a major in social science; and
• electives.
ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology: Archaeology and
Physical Anthropology (3)
A survey of general patterns in the development of human culture,
addressing the biological and morphological aspects of humans
viewed in their cultural setting. Students who complete both
ANTH 101 and 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340,
BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.
ANTH 102 Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural
Anthropology and Linguistics (3)
(Fulfills the civic responsibility or international perspective
requirement.) A survey of social and cultural principles inherent
in ethnographic descriptions, coupled with the study of language
in the context of anthropology. Students who complete both
ANTH 101 and 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340,
BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.
Art
Courses in art (designated ARTT) may be applied as appropriate
(according to individual program requirements) toward:
• the general education requirement in the arts and humanities;
• a major or minor in humanities; and
• electives.
Students who have already received credit for courses designated
ARTS may not receive credit for comparable courses designated
ARTT unless they are repeatable. In cases of repeatable courses,
the combined credits in courses designated ARTS and courses
designated ARTT may not exceed the maximum for a particular
course number.
ARTT 100 Two-Dimensional Art Fundamentals (3)
An exploration of the principles and elements of pictorial space
through the manipulation and organization of various materials.
ARTT 110 Elements of Drawing I (3)
An introduction to various media and related techniques.
Problems for study are based on the figure, still life, and nature.
Art History
Courses in art history (designated ARTH) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• the general education requirement in the arts and humanities;
• a major or minor in humanities; and
• electives.
ARTH 100 Introduction to Art (3)
A grounding in the basic tools of understanding visual art. Focus
is on major approaches (such as techniques, subject matter, form,
and evaluation). Discussion covers painting, sculpture,
architecture, and the graphic arts.
UMUC Course Descriptions — ANTH 101 through BIOL 101
ARTH 200 Art of the Western World to 1300 (3)
(Fulfills the historical or international perspective requirement.)
A survey of the development of Western art as expressed in
painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to
the Renaissance. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: ARTH 200 or ARTH 260.
ARTH 201 Art of the Western World from 1300 (3)
(Fulfills the historical or international perspective requirement.)
A survey of the development of Western art as expressed in
painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the
present. Students may receive credit for only one of the following
courses: ARTH 201 or ARTH 261.
Astronomy
Courses in astronomy (designated ASTR) may be applied toward:
• the general education requirement in the biological and
physical sciences; and
• electives.
ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy (3)
(Not open to students who have taken or are taking any astronomy
course numbered 250 or higher. For students not majoring or
minoring in a science.) Prerequisite: MATH 012. A discussion of
the major areas of astronomy. Topics include the solar system,
stars and stellar evolution, and galaxies. Current topics in
astronomy are also discussed. Students may receive credit for only
one of the following courses: ASTR 100, ASTR 101, ASTR 120,
or GNSC 125.
ASTR 110 Astronomy Laboratory (1)
(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or
concurrent credit for ASTR 100. For students not majoring or
minoring in science.) Prerequisite or corequisite: ASTR 100. A
laboratory course including experiments, observations, and
exercises to illustrate the basic concepts of astronomy, as well as
the use of astronomical instruments and tools.
Biology
Courses in biology (designated BIOL) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• the general education requirement in the biological and
physical sciences; and
• electives.
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
(For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) An
introduction to living things in light of knowledge of physical,
chemical, and biological principles. The organization, processes,
interdependence, and variety of living organisms are explored.
Emphasis is on understanding the impact of biological knowledge
on human societies. Consideration is given to current events that
involve biological systems. Students may receive credit for only one
of the following courses: BIOL 101, BIOL 105 or BSCI 105.
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