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ARTS 105 - Gallery Practicum
Credit(s): 1
The objective of this one credit hour practicum is to familiarize students with the management and execution of hanging and displaying artwork in a gallery. Aspects of duties include, but are not limited to, proper display of artwork (leveled images, consistency in placement, lighting, preparing and repairing display wall surface and name tagging all work). It also includes the layout and production of printed materials promoting scheduled exhibitions (catalogues, brochures, postcards and posters). Assisting in the preparation of receptions, including food/refreshments, greeting guests, maintaining guest register, scheduling music (boxed and live) and clean up. Students enrolled in this practicum will prepare and distribute press releases and archive each show with all relative materials including artist statements, essays, printed materials, media coverage and high resolution photographs of collections exhibited by visiting artists. Assisting in overseeing the organization and filing of information relating to each show for posterity will be an expected responsibility. Students will develop skills in minor framing and matting artworks when needed.
Repeatability: This practicum can be repeated for a maximum of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 106 - Digital Media Practicum
Credit(s): 1
A one-credit digital media activity course offering a practicum in digital media. Students enrolled in this course will receive a letter grade according to their attendance and participation in weekly meetings and the completion of work as indicated with assigned faculty coordinator.
Repeatability: This practicum can be repeated for a maximum of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 110 - Introduction To Art
Credit(s): 3
This course presents the vocabulary, media and history of Western Art. This course is intended for non-Art and Design majors and satisfies the Commons Humanities requirement. Content focuses on art history and art design principles. This course uses a combination of imagery-based lecture, oral presentation and individual studio projects.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 111 - Basic Design
Credit(s): 3
This is an entry-level foundational course intended to introduce Art and Design majors to basic design and composition. It is required for all Art and Design majors in addition to ARTS 112 - Color Theory . A variety of two-dimensional media are used. As a studio class, this course may require additional meeting times.
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 112 - Color Theory
Credit(s): 3
This is an entry-level foundational course intended to introduce Art and Design majors to color theory. Both subtractive (color based on pigments) and additive (the color system used in digital photography, graphic design, and digital media) systems are taught. A variety of two-dimensional media are used. As a studio class, this course may require additional meetings times.
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 121 - Introduction To Digital Media
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce students to various software tools for the creation of digital art. Students must have an intermediate to advanced understanding of how to use a computer. Students will be introduced to the software and artistic techniques used to produce and edit imagery and other various forms of Digital Art.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 203 - Drawing I
Credit(s): 4
This is a foundational course in drawing, with an emphasis on how to see as an artist sees and how to translate that vision using charcoal and other traditional media. As a studio class, this course is a 4 credit hour study and will require additional meeting times.
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 204 - Ancient Through Renaissance Art History
Credit(s): 3
This course is a survey of Western Art from prehistoric time through the 16th Century. It presents a chronology of art and cultural history. This course may be taken in reverse order with ARTS 208 if necessary.
Note(s): Each of these courses satisfies the General Education Humanities requirement. No lab fee.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 205 - Basic Photo Editing/Illustration
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to Photoshop and its uses as an artistic tool. Students will learn how to create basic illustrations, detailed editing of photography and technical terminology to better understand the software and its uses in Digital Media.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 208 - Baroque Through Modern Art History
Credit(s): 3
This course is a survey of Western Art from the 16th Century to the present. The artists, artwork and art movements that happened during this span of time are covered. This course may be taken in reverse order with ARTS 204 if necessary.
Note(s): Each of these courses satisfies the General Education Humanities requirement. No lab fee.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 212 - Painting I
Credit(s): 4
This is a foundational course in painting stressing a variety of techniques and styles in oil painting and other painting media.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111 or permission of the instructor.
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 213 - Sculpture I
Credit(s): 4
This is an introduction to basic sculptural methods, including additive, subtractive, and substitutive material handling.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111 or permission of the instructor.
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 215 - Ceramics I
Credit(s): 4
This is an introduction to basic ceramics, stressing both slab and hand-built methods, as well as glazing and firing techniques.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111 or permission of the instructor.
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 216 - Printmaking I
Credit(s): 4
This is an introduction to printmaking, with a stress on relief and intaglio methods.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111 or permission of the instructor.
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 217 - Graphic Design I
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to the professional field of Graphic Design. Students will be introduced to various software applications and tools. Through this introduction, students will focus on projects to navigate front end web page design, basic print design, layout for various formats, and/or basic typography. Students will be given real world design problems to solve while utilizing software tools to achieve a professional finished product. Students will examine past and present design solutions as well as their own solutions to basic design problems. The emphasis of this course will be placed on conceptual development, digital art, and design skills.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 219 - Publication Design
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to both large- and small-scale design solutions. Students will work with a combination of vector and bitmap artwork to achieve the final results of various projects. Students will work with professional examples of large scale publication design as well as creating their own. Students will also create various small scale production solutions for both web and print media. The emphasis of this course will be placed on type and image, digital art, working with multiple tools, and understanding various industry standards in regards to design, print, and web.
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 220 - 2D Research
Credit(s): 3
This is a semester long course that will meet once every two weeks unless otherwise stated by the professor. Students will work on multiple projects that are 2D in nature, such as Illustration, conceptual design and character design. Work will be evaluated every two weeks. This is a research-intensive course and will require the purchase of various books and/or DVDs for the duration of the course. Students will be expected to complete a written document detailing the area(s) of focus as well as the work that is completed.
Prerequisites: ARTS 205
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 222 - Basic Digital Photography
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to digital SLR photography. Emphasis is placed on high quality capture of the digital image through an understanding of the elements of composition and photographic fundamentals of light, exposure, aperture, depth of field, white balance and color. Students will learn to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw to process and print digital imagery. Students must provide their own digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera and appropriate zoom lens.
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 235 - Documentary Videography And Editing
Credit(s): 3
This is an intense course that will focus on multiple disciplines such as DSLR shooting, audio recording, lighting and editing digital film footage. Students will learn the basics of interview videography, as well as proper techniques for impromptu video situations. Students will also learn the proper techniques and terminology related to editing digital footage. Students will be working with additional audio and lighting equipment to build a well-rounded experience with documentary style videography.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 237 - Web Design
Credit(s): 3
This is an intermediate level design course with focus on interactive web page creation. Students will learn how to both design and build web sites through computer applications. The course will consider the Web as a medium of both communication and promotion.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 240 - Topics In Two-Dimensional Art
Credit(s): 3
This is a studio course in primarily two-dimensional media. Topics will vary from year to year with the instructor.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Repeatability: Students may repeat this course as long as topics are different.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 250 - Basic 3D Modeling And Texturing
Credit(s): 3
An intensive project-driven course that will introduce students to 3D modeling and texturing. Students will begin to explore various motion graphic skills and editing for motion graphics.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 251 - Basic Animation For Digital Media
Credit(s): 3
Students will begin an in-depth study of basic animation for digital media. This course is designed to introduce students to workflow and software used for the creation, adaption, and rendering of special effects and animation in digital media.
Prerequisites: ARTS 121
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 255 - 3D Research
Credit(s): 3
This is a semester long course that will meet once every two weeks unless otherwise stated by the professor. Students will work on multiple projects that are 3D in nature, such as environment design, 3D asset design and rendering. Work will be evaluated every two weeks. This is a research intensive course and will require the purchase of various books and or DVDs for the duration of the course. Students will be expected to complete a written document detailing the area(s) of focus as well as the work that is completed.
Prerequisites: ARTS 250
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 310 - Advanced Photo Editing/Illustration
Credit(s): 3
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of digital 2D artwork for production and illustration purposes. Building upon the foundation of drawing and design, students will learn how to use a 2D digital art application as an artist to create conceptual work as well as illustration.
Prerequisites: ARTS 205
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 312 - Painting II
Credit(s): 4
This is an intermediate-level painting course with a focus on oil painting and other painting media. This course encourages students to develop and explore their own painting style in a format larger than that required for Painting I.
Prerequisites: ARTS 212
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 313 - Sculpture II
Credit(s): 4
This course encourages students to explore more in-depth 3-D design possibilities using various sculptural materials. Students are encouraged to explore a more complex interpretation of material and subject.
Prerequisites: ARTS 213
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 315 - Ceramics II
Credit(s): 4
Students are given the opportunity to further develop their ceramics skills, building on what was presented in ARTS 215, with the addition of wheel-thrown methods and coverage of the history of ceramics.
Prerequisites: ARTS 215
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 316 - Printmaking II
Credit(s): 4
This is an intermediate level printmaking course focusing on continued development of the relief and intaglio skills learned in ARTS 216. Students will explore more complicated methods and utilize a larger format.
Prerequisites: ARTS 216
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 317 - Graphic Design II
Credit(s): 3
This course will expand upon the skills learned in Graphic Design I. Students will explore a higher-level of design solutions and creative problem solving. Students will also expand their knowledge about the various fields of Visual Communications and tools used to solve design problems. Students will focus on the use of typography and image. The emphasis of this course will be placed on type and image in digital art.
Prerequisites: ARTS 217
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 322 - Book Arts
Credit(s): 4
This course will focus on adhesive and non-adhesive book structures. Students will construct blank and content-based books and focus on the book as an integrated product. Students will be encouraged to expand their definition of the book at the same time they develop a high degree of craftsmanship.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 333 - Drawing II
Credit(s): 4
This is an intermediate drawing course stressing a mixed media approach, increased conceptual exploration, and a large format.
Prerequisites: ARTS 203
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 335 - Advanced Videography And Editing
Credit(s): 3
This is an advanced intensive course focused on crafting professional grade video productions and audio recordings with emphasis on lighting, key effects, graphic application, color correction and special animated effects for utilization on multiple platforms. Students will work on video productions geared toward broadcast and cable television education, radio, entertainment, business and/or industry and will generate material for additional digital portfolio content.
Prerequisites: ARTS 235
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 340 - Topics In Three-Dimensional Art
Credit(s): 3
This is a studio course in primarily three-dimensional media. Topics will vary from year to year with the instructor. Course topics could include but are not limited to special sculptural techniques, installations, three-dimensional paper structures, environmental art and sculptural ceramics.
Prerequisites: ARTS 111 and ARTS 213 or ARTS 215 .
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Repeatability: Course may be repeated as long as topics are different.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 345 - Advanced 3D-Modeling And Texturing
Credit(s): 3
Students will build upon the skills learned in Introduction to 3D and 3D sculpting. Students will have more creative freedom to explore a wider range of techniques and genres. Emphasis will be placed on high polygon modeling, multiple texture/material editing and advanced lighting and rendering techniques.
Prerequisites: ARTS 250 and ARTS 251 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 350 - Special Topics In Art And Design
Credit(s): 3
A flexible course designated to broaden students’ knowledge and appreciation of the arts by examining special topics in art and design of particular interest to students and faculty. Emphasis is on readings and lectures organized around a thematic approach or concept. May be repeated up to three times for credit provided course topic is different.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Repeatability: This course is open to Art and Design majors only and may be taken up to four times for credit.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 351 - Graphic Design Seminar
Credit(s): 3
This is a special topics course in graphic design for students who have taken at least Graphic Design I and II. Topics may include advanced typography, integration of print and web media, integration of digital media (video) and graphic design, and advanced publication or web design. Students must be prepared for independent work and regular presentation to seminar participants.
Prerequisites: ARTS 217 and ARTS 317
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 354 - Service-Learning In The Arts
Credit(s): 3
This class provides an opportunity for art majors and others to examine the role of the arts in social change. Students will participate in a public art project. Classroom time will be spent in the following ways: discussion of assigned readings, group and individual presentations, community service and studio work. Media to be employed include, but are not limited to murals, video, installation and sculpture.
Prerequisites: Majors within the Fine Arts Department may take this course if they are at least a junior.
Note(s): As a studio class, this course may require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 360 - Career Directive Study
Credit(s): 3
Career Directive Study is a special topics course available to all Art and Design Majors. The course emphasizes each student’s desired directive as it relates to their pursuit of a career or graduate studies in art. The course aims to help the students realize their goals as an artist and clarify strengths and weaknesses.
Prerequisites: Completed all required 200-level art courses or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 400 - Portfolio And Exhibition
Credit(s): 4
All Art & Design Studio majors must organize and present an exhibition of their artwork in their last semester at Tusculum. This course is designed to teach students to prepare a coherent and professional solo exhibition scheduled for the Allison Gallery at the end of each semester. In addition, the course is designed to teach students to present their professional credentials for art-related employment or graduate school application, to prepare an artist’s statement about their work and to photograph their work.
Prerequisites: Student must be a senior studio art major in the last year of class-work. All Studio Concentration course work, internships and required General Education courses must be completed by the end of the semester in which the student exhibits. Students will receive a grade of In Progress (IP) for up to one year, until completion of their exhibition. Students will prepare a cover letter and a résumé or curriculum vitae for review by the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 410 - 3D Character Animation
Credit(s): 3
Students will use skills learned from Advanced 3D to design and create a 3D character for animation. Students will learn the technical skills for rigging, skinning (enveloping) and animating characters. Students will work from initial concept to final rendered animation.
Prerequisites: ARTS 350
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 412 - Painting III
Credit(s): 4
This course is offered for those students who are interested in using painting as their primary expressive medium. Personal vision and artistic esthetics are stressed. Various painting media may be used.
Prerequisites: ARTS 312
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 413 - Sculpture III
Credit(s): 4
This is an advanced sculpture course in which students are expected to find a more complex interpretation of space, material and subject and to demonstrate advanced skills in three-dimensional art.
Prerequisites: ARTS 313
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 415 - Ceramics III
Credit(s): 4
This is an advanced ceramics course in which students are expected to find a more complex interpretation of space, material and subject and to demonstrate advanced skills in ceramic arts.
Prerequisites: ARTS 315
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 416 - Printmaking III
Credit(s): 4
This is an advanced printmaking course in which students are expected to demonstrate advanced skills in printmaking, especially in the areas of intaglio and relief printmaking. Students are expected to work on a larger format and with mixed methods. Printmaking III students are also expected to mentor students in Printmaking I and II.
Prerequisites: ARTS 316
Note(s): As a studio class, this course will require additional meeting times. Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 417 - Graphic Design III
Credit(s): 3
This is an advanced design course that expands upon the previous two Graphic Design courses. Students will be working on real world design problems in both solo and group situations to best simulate on the job situations. Students will learn proper time management skills as well as asset management. Students will use various solutions to solve design problems including Type and Image, Illustration, Photo-Manipulation, Photography, and Motion Graphics. The emphasis of this course will be placed on creative problem solving through the use of design and various software tools.
Prerequisites: ARTS 317
Note(s): Lab fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 430 - Art History Research
Credit(s): 3
This is a required course for senior Art and Design majors. Students should take this course in their last semester, and should have completed at least one and hopefully both art history survey courses. In the past this course has been an independent study across the semester, but now is a formal course meeting in a specific block every Fall semester. Students are expected to produce a 25- to 30- page senior-level research paper utilizing the facilities of the University library and of neighboring institutions.
Prerequisites: Senior standing as an Art & Design major, completion of at least one art history survey course, completion of all required English coursework.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 450 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
This course is designed for students interested in a particular area of art history, digital media, graphic design, studio art, and/or visual communications that is not covered in-depth in other classes. The student must have permission of a fulltime Art & Design faculty member and a formal plan of study before registering for this course.
Prerequisites: Junior standing as an Art & Design major.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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ARTS 451 - Art And Design Internship
Credit(s): 3
Students must work with Art and Design faculty and University advisors to arrange an appropriate site for this experience. A written summary is required of all student participants, as well as an evaluation from the assigned supervisor at the internship site.
Prerequisites: Senior standing as a Visual Communication, Studio Arts or General Arts major and permission from the appropriate program chair.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 105 - Introductory Biology
Credit(s): 3
This is an introductory biology course, unifying biology concepts and principles at all levels. This course is designed to introduce students to the process of scientific thinking and to help students gain an appreciation for how science is conducted. The course provides the background knowledge required for a general understanding of scientific concepts that will provide them with the perspective for understanding the impact of science on society. This course does not count toward the natural sciences majors.
Learning Outcome(s): Scientific Inquiry
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 105L - Introductory Biology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 105 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 110 - General Biology I
Credit(s): 3
Part one of the basic principles of biology. This course will serve to introduce the student to the scientific method, characteristics of life, chemistry, macromolecule structure and function, cell structure and function, enzymology, metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA replication, nuclear and cell division, transcription and translation and heredity.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 110L - General Biology I Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 110 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 120 - General Biology II
Credit(s): 3
Part two of the basic principles of biology. This course will serve to introduce the student to evolution, mammalian anatomy and physiology, microevolution, organismic diversity and population genetics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 110 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 120L - General Biology II Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 120 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 198 - Credit for Prior Learning in Biology
Credit(s): Varies upon approval
Course assigned for lower level credit approved by program based upon prior learning/experience.
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BIOL 201 - Genetics
Credit(s): 3
A study of transmission, population, and molecular genetics and DNA technology. Laboratory experiments constitute a significant portion of this course.
Prerequisites: BIOL 110 or permission of instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements.
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BIOL 201L - Genetics Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 201 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 202 - Microbiology
Credit(s): 3
A study of microorganisms, primarily prokaryotes and non-living infectious agents, with emphasis first on basic processes, such as observation, structure, growth, metabolism, taxonomy, virology and control; and then on applied aspects, including chemotherapeutics, microbial ecology, medical microbiology, epidemiology and food microbiology. Laboratory will stress aseptic technique, staining, enumeration and isolation and characterization of microbes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 110 or BIOL 251
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 202L - Microbiology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 202 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 205 - Plant Biology
Credit(s): 3
This course will expand knowledge of both nonvascular and vascular plant morphology, physiology, taxonomy and identification. Specific topics to be covered include ethnobotany, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, metabolism, hormone interactions, sustainable agriculture and environmental impact. As students explore the diversity of plants, they will learn what threatens this diversity both locally and globally. The laboratory component includes field trips for plant identification and classification as well as hands-on exercises to expose students to applied and molecular plant research.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 205
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BIOL 205L - Plant Biology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 205 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 205L
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BIOL 214 - Introduction To Geographic Information Systems
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces the concepts and applications of computer-based spatial data handling, known as geographic information systems (GIS) technology. It illustrates the essential methods of GIS and its applications in fields including geography, biology, and environmental science. Students gain application skills through a series of practical exercises that illustrate problem-solving strategies and use up-to-date GIS software packages.
Prerequisites and Co-requisites: MATH 140
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 214
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BIOL 215 - Appalachian Natural History
Credit(s): 2
The rich tapestry of the Appalachian Mountains provides an ideal laboratory for inquiry based learning. Students will explore local and regional ecosystems and develop original research projects. Projects will be shared with the broader scientific community through a range of media outlets. This is a field-intensive course.
Prerequisites: EVSC 111 or BIOL 120 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 215
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BIOL 215L - Appalachian Natural History Lab
Credit(s): 2
This is the laboratory component of BIOL 215 . This is a field intensive course.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 215L
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BIOL 220 - Vertebrate Zoology
Credit(s): 3
Survey of the morphological, physiological, ecological, and phylogenetic relationships of vertebrates. Laboratory work will develop an understanding of the comparative and developmental morphologies of the major animal groups with field studies, collections, and dissection of selected vertebrates.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 220L - Vertebrate Zoology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 220 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 222 - Laboratory And Industrial Safety
Credit(s): 1-8
This course is designed to introduce students to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHAct) and the field of safety encountered by all employees. Employees need to be aware of the OSHAct in order to design a safe work environment and be able to instruct others on safe working practices. The students in this course will learn how to remain safe in their workplace. Topics to be covered include OSHA, chemical safety (Safety Data Sheets and labeling), proper protective equipment (PPE), testing for hazard exposure, interpretation of standards and chemical disposal methods. This class will be designed with both lecture and labs to reinforce the field of safety.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: CHEM 222 /EVSC 222
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BIOL 225 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credit(s): 3
Survey of the morphological, physiological, ecological, and phylogenetic relationships of invertebrates. Laboratory work will develop an understanding of the comparative and developmental morphologies of the major animal groups with field studies, collections, and dissection of selected invertebrates.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 225L - Invertebrate Zoology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 225 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 230 - Medical Terminology
Credit(s): 2
This course is intended to assist students studying in the fields of health care. The importance of accurate spelling, definition, pronunciation and usage of medical terms is stressed. Case studies and a word-building system will be utilized. Case studies will introduce terms in a clinical context. By studying Latin and Greek prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms, students should be able to analyze new and unfamiliar terms.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 251 - Anatomy And Physiology I
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the structure and function of the cell, types of tissue and the anatomy and physiology of the skin, musculosketal and nervous systems of the human body. The laboratory component emphasizes identification of tissues on microscopic slides; gross anatomy of bones, muscles and major nerves, and experimentation in muscle and nerve physiology. This course is a prerequisite for pre-nursing students.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 251L - Anatomy And Physiology I Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 251 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 252 - Anatomy And Physiology II
Credit(s): 3
This course is a continuation of BIOL 251 and explores the structure and function of the special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body. The laboratory component will include microscopic examination of blood cells and organs, animal dissection and experimentation in physiological concepts involving organ systems. This course is a prerequisite for pre-nursing students.
Prerequisites: BIOL 251 or permission of instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 252L - Anatomy And Physiology II Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 252 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 301 - Ecology
Credit(s): 3
The organism’s relationship to its environment; factors influencing populations, communities and distribution; emphasis on problems of pollution and their effects on the ecosystem.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 301
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BIOL 301L - Ecology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 301 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 301L
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BIOL 302 - Human Physiology
Credit(s): 3
This course explores cell structure, cellular metabolism, membrane transport, and the physiology of the human organ systems including the special senses with emphasis on chemical messengers and signal transduction mechanisms. The laboratory component uses online simulations and iWorx physiology instrumentation to examine and experiment in the physiological concepts of human organ systems.
Prerequisites: BIOL 110
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 302L - Human Physiology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 302 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 303 - Histology
Credit(s): 3
An in-depth treatment of human cells and tissues and the logic of their organization. After studying the basic tissues, students will explore the functional anatomy of organs and organ systems. Structure-function relationships will be emphasized. Laboratory will consist of extensive microscopic examination of prepared slides, emphasizing identification of structures, tissues and organs.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120 . BIOL 302 is highly recommended as well.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 303L - Histology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 303 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 304 - Human Anatomy
Credit(s): 3
Anatomy of the human body with emphasis at the organ and organ system level. An extensive laboratory component includes microscopic examination of tissues and organs, examination of anatomic models, and online cadaveric dissection. Cat dissection is optional.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 304L - Human Anatomy Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 304 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 308 - Immunology
Credit(s): 3
This course presents a review of adaptive immunity, recognition of self and non-self, effector mechanisms and common laboratory techniques used to evaluate the state of the immune system. The remaining subjects will deal with the mechanisms by which pathogens avoid immune response, inherited and acquired immunodeficiencies, hypersensitivities, transplant rejections, control of the immune response, immune response to tumors and vaccinations.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120 , and CHEM 102 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirement.
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BIOL 308L - Immunology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 308 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 310 - Conservation Biology
Credit(s): 2
This course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of conservation biology. Students will explore the history of this relatively new field of science, the importance of biodiversity, major threats to biodiversity, and the theory and methods conservation biologists use to conserve Earth’s biodiversity. The laboratory component will allow students to gain practical experience with the design and analysis of conservation studies and planning. This is a field intensive course.
Prerequisites: EVSC 111 and BIOL 120 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 310
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BIOL 310L - Conservation Biology Lab
Credit(s): 2
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 310 . This is a field intensive course.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 310L
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BIOL 315 - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to structural organization of the cell and cell physiology. Topics include biological macromolecules, organization and function of cell ultrastructure, cellular energetics, transmembrane transport, cell differentiation, cell cycles, apoptosis, signal transduction and the molecular basis of cancer. The laboratory component will acquaint students with research techniques involved in cytology and molecular biology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and junior or senior status.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 315L - Cellular And Molecular Biology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 315 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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BIOL 320 - Biogeography
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the complexity of factors leading to past and present spatial patterns of biodiversity. Integration of geographical, geological, ecological and evolutionary principles will try to answer the question, “Why and how does biological diversity vary across the planet?” There will be an emphasis on factors that drive both speciation and extinction including: climate, dispersion, genetic drift, competition, geographic isolation and human activity. Also covered will be methods of evaluating evolutionary relationships using the fossil record, cladistics and molecular systematics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 120
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 320
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BIOL 320L - Biogeography Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 320 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 320L
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BIOL 321 - Biochemistry
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to biological molecules and their chemistry in living systems. Topics include proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, metabolism, lipids and nucleic acids.
Prerequisites: CHEM 203
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: CHEM 301
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BIOL 321L - Biochemistry Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 321 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: CHEM 301L
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BIOL 330 - Aquatic Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Aquatic ecology is a fascinating, but often challenging field of study, as the processes and organisms are not always readily observable. Freshwater habitats form an integral part of the cycle of life on our planet. In this course students will learn about the physical, chemical and biological processes that create, shape and transform freshwater habitats. Students will learn how to study these systems, as well as how to identify major groups of aquatic organisms through explorations in both the laboratory and in the field.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 330
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BIOL 330L - Aquatic Ecology Lab
Credit(s): 1
This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 330 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 330L
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BIOL 345 - Behavioral Neuroscience
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide students with a general introduction to the underlying biological principles and mechanisms which give rise to complex human cognitive and emotional behavior. Some of the topics covered include the anatomical structure of nerve cells and how they communicate, properties of brain organization and function, processing in sensory and motor systems, biological rhythms, motivated behavior, the effects of psychotropic medications and neural and hormonal influences on health and emotion. This class has a lab component.
Prerequisites: BIOL 105 /BIOL 105L or BIOL 110 /BIOL 110L or BIOL 251 /BIOL 251L
Corequisites: BIOL 345L
Crosslistings: PSYC 345
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