May 11, 2024  
2016-2017 Governors State University Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Governors State University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


  

 

Art

  
  • ART - 4543 Ceramic Sculpture (3)


    Explores sculptural forms using the clay medium. Examines various clay bodies and glazing techniques. May be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-5543, ART-543. Prerequisite: take ART-3304  or ART-3305 .
  
  • ART - 4544 Digital Photographic Imaging (3)


    Introduces the use of digital processing for the purposes of enhancing photographic imagery as both a corrective device and as a means of creative aesthetic collage. Equivalent to ART-5544, ART-544. Prerequisite: take ART-3325 .
  
  • ART - 4545 Advanced Sculpture: Figure Modeling (3)


    Examines a refined level of figure modeling using plaster, wax, and clay. Explores small and mid-scale figures in both static and motion poses. Executes advanced mold making and casting techniques in plaster and rubber(3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Prerequisite: take ART-3500  
  
  • ART - 4546 Advanced Electronic Software Workshop (1)


    Advanced intensive course covering either smaller auxiliary imaging software or significant method upgrades. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite Equivalent to ART-546. Prerequisite: take ART-4509  or ART-4544 .
  
  • ART - 4549 Photography: Combined Color Processes (3)


    Covers color theory and aesthetic practice using negative-to-positive and positive-to-positive printing methods. Emphasis on color balance, filtration, and the aesthetic use of color in imaging. Equivalent to ART-5549, ART-549. Prerequisite: take ART-3301 .
  
  • ART - 4551 Advanced Topics in Figure Sculpture (3)


    Explores use of the figure as a compositional element via mid-and large-scale figures in both static poses as well as movement. Covers mass production techniques of figure casting. Explores and further refines techniques of clay building from armature to plaster or wax castings. May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to ART-5551, ART-551. Prerequisite: take ART-4545 .
  
  • ART - 4552 Advanced Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (3)


    Explores the creation of the artist’s individual voice as it refines the techniques associated with using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects. Covers methods of creatively using precision wheel throwing, glaze application, and firing techniques.  An exploration in glaze chemistry is covered (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: take ART-3701  
  
  • ART - 4554 Documentary Photography (3)


    Exploration of one of conventional photography’s mainstream traditions, the photographic document. Students will explore as groups or individually to produce a photographic documentary of the subject of their choice. Equivalent to ART-554. Prerequisite: take ART-3301 .
  
  • ART - 4555 Advanced Painting (3)


    Provides the opportunity to pursue advanced research in painting with the goal of developing a body of work with an individual point of view (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: Take ART-2200  
  
  • ART - 4558 Painting and Drawing Composition (3)


    For advanced undergraduate and graduate students in painting and drawing. Emphasizes problems of composition and relationship between painting and drawing. Students present a written proposal on the content of their paintings. Course may be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-558.
  
  • ART - 4560 Advanced Painting: Oil over Tempera (3)


    Explores a systematic painting technique of oil over tempera. It is an adaptation of a 16th century Flemish and Northern European painting technique (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Prerequisite: ART-3200  
  
  • ART - 4561 Painting: Development of a Theme (3)


    Emphasizes the development of a theme or motif in drawing and painting in producing a consistent body of work. May be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-561.
  
  • ART - 4562 Advanced Ceramics (3)


    Explores the ceramic medium focusing on technique. Advances skill towards the creation of complex sculptural forms, functional objects, or multiples. Provides development of the artist’s individual voice as it refines the aesthetics and mastery of the ceramic form, glaze, and firing (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: Take ART-3700  or ART-3701 .
  
  • ART - 4563 Painting: Multi-Level (3)


    For students of varying levels of artistic development. Students expected to express themselves visually and demonstrate ability to analyze and criticize works in class discussion and individual proposals. May be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-563.
  
  • ART - 4565 3D Modeling (3)


    Use industry standard animation software to construct detailed computer based 3D models. Explore the process of creating an environment. Prop a character with several surface editing techniques. Apply translate, rotate, and scale tools to manipulate the geometric components while learning how to create materials, texture maps, cameras and lighting to create desired mood and atmosphere. Equivalent to ART-565.
  
  • ART - 4566 3D Animation (3)


    Applies the principles of animation in a 3D computer environment by utilizing the basic concepts of timing, weight and anticipation. Explores the process of creating a 3D animation using keyframing and rigging techniques to set up model for animation. Equivalent to ART-566.
  
  • ART - 4569 Introduction to 3D Visual Effects (3)


    Introduces the common techniques used in visual effects, including paint effects, dynamic systems and particles, nCloth, fur, hair, fire, fluid, as well as compositing CG render passes in post-production. Prerequisite: take CPSC-4566  or ART-4566  or IFDI-6566 .
  
  • ART - 4599 Advanced Printmaking (3)


    Offers individual instruction in one or more print media within a formal group setting. Equivalent to ART-599. Prerequisites: take ART-4589 , ART-4567.
  
  • ART - 4630 Game Modeling and Animation (3)


    Explore game development processes in a game engine. Create game props, animation and interactive behavior for real-time computer graphic application. Assemble game assets and audio based on the game design document. Optimize 3D models to make the most efficient use of game memory. Prerequisites: CPSC-4566  and CPSC-4567 .
  
  • ART - 4631 Game Design (3)


    Introduces the theory and practice of video game design and programming. Survey game development in the area of computer graphics, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, computer architecture and databases. Prerequisites: ART-4561 .
  
  • ART - 4667 3D Rendering (3)


    Focuses on lighting and rendering part of the 3D production pipeline. Explores material qualities such as diffuse, bump, specular, reflection and refraction.  Applies various projection techniques to unfold UVs for texture painting. Covers digital lighting techniques simulating real-life lighting scenario, as well as camera setup to achieve motion blur and depth of field effect.  Uses mental ray rendering engine to create photorealistic rendering. Take ART 4565  or CPSC 4565  
  
  • ART - 4700 Independent Study (3-6)


    Individual reading, research, and/or project in art under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to ART-470.
  
  • ART - 4701 Ceramic Glaze Chemistry and Research (3)


    Explores ceramic chemistry focusing on glaze and clay body formulation and research (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: Take ART-3700  or ART-3701 .
  
  • ART - 4800 Internship (3-9)


    Provides the undergraduate Art degree-seeking student with supervised practical experiences in applied settings, both on and off campus. Course may be repeated. Equivalent to ART-485.
  
  • ART - 4980 Senior Project (3)


    Culminating capstone project for art majors to be taken in the last term of undergraduate study. Students select any combination of art disciplines: art history, ceramics, design, digital imaging, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture. A presentation of research and/or exhibition of artworks professional installed is required. Instructional Method: Studio
  
  • ART - 6000 Topics in Art (1-3)


    A series of presentations using outside resources, specific developments, and skills; new creative approaches and issues are considered. Series may be repeated for different subjects. Equivalent to ART-500.
  
  • ART - 6371 Advanced Drawing (3)


    Advanced study of the principles and techniques of drawing. Through independent projects, students further develop their observational and interpretive skills to produce works of highly individual style and original expression. Emphasis placed on drawing as an independent discipline in the visual arts (may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Instructional Method: Studio
  
  • ART - 6501 Advanced Figure Drawing (3)


    Develops the student’s ability to render the human form representationally and abstractly. Students will work in charcoal, various chalks, pencils, and inks. Instructional Method: Studio Course may be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-501.
  
  • ART - 6502 Advanced Drawing: A Contemporary Approach (3)


    Offers opportunities with combined media. Encourages and employs both intuitive and analytical approaches. Emphasizes drawing as an independent art discipline. Instructional Method: Studio Equivalent to ART-502.
  
  • ART - 6504 Enhancing Creativity (3)


    Explores creativity through exercises, activities, and group discussions, and examines the process of creativity through research, reading lists, and observation. Utilizes current models and methods. A studio art component will provide a practical experience for students. Equivalent to ART-504.
  
  • ART - 6505 Worlds of Art (3)


    This Internet course compares art objects from differing contexts and diverse geographical world areas and contrasts the imagery, cultural circumstances, and world view within which the art was created and functioned. Class discussions include interaction with instructor and experts on particular objects as guest correspondents utilize a restricted listserv and the world wide web. Equivalent to ART-5505, ART-505.
  
  • ART - 6508 Advanced Glass (3)


    Explores glass as a vehicle for personal artistic expression.  This course brings together both stained glass techniques and warm glass processes.  Topics may include advanced mold making techniques, large-scale glass casting, three-dimensional sheet glass construction, screen printing with enamels, mixed media and cold working techniques (may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Instructional Method: Studio Equivalent to ART-5508, ART-508.
  
  • ART - 6509 Graphic Design (3)


    Emphasizes concepts and visual communication skills necessary for graphic design.   Course implements a thorough understanding of the digital design of print and electronic publishing. Includes the creation of advertising using design software (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 6514 American Art (3)


    A survey of Colonial, 18th century, and 19th century architecture, painting, sculpture, decorative, and graphic arts. In addition to lectures and required readings, this course will include student research and oral presentations on selected topics. Equivalent to ART-514.
  
  • ART - 6515 20th Century Art: Europe and the Americas (3)


    Surveys 20th century art and architecture and familiarizes the student with the art, philosophies, socio-political, and intellectual climate of the period. Analyzes paintings, sculpture, graphic arts, and architecture from different cultural perspectives. Equivalent to ART-515.
  
  • ART - 6520 Art in Context: (3)


    Art objects from the European tradition before the 19th century are selected for study with a view to artistic theories, analysis of symbolic content, and sociological exploration. Equivalent to ART-520.
  
  • ART - 6521 Art and Cultures of the South Pacific (3)


    A survey of traditional art from the South Pacific, including the islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the island continent of Australia. Examines the stylistic classifications and ethnographic contexts. Equivalent to ART-521.
  
  • ART - 6523 Pre-Columbian Art and Cultures (3)


    Survey of the art and architecture of ancient America with reference to archaeology and early historic descriptions. Emphasizes specific regions listed in course subheading. Students may repeat this course for up to six hours under different subheadings. Equivalent to ART-523.
  
  • ART - 6525 Native American Art and Societies (3)


    A survey of North American Indian art from prehistoric contexts to the 19th century with attention to eastern United States, greater southwest, prairies, plains, and Pacific coast. Equivalent to ART-525.
  
  • ART - 6527 African Art and Cultures (3)


    Survey of art in African archaeology and the styles and functions of art in traditional societies of west or central Africa. Students may repeat this course for up to six hours under different subheadings. Equivalent to ART-5527, ART-527.
  
  • ART - 6528 Digital Motion Graphics (3)


    Digital motion graphics is a course designed for the advanced electronic imaging student to transform enhanced computer images into time line motion studies. Course covers the animation of digital images, the placement of images in a time sequence, the addition of a digitally captured and corrected sound track, and 3D title graphics. Equivalent to ART-5528, ART-528. Prerequisites: take ART-4509 , ART-6509 , ART-4544 , or ART-6544 .
  
  • ART - 6530 Asian Art and Thought (3)


    Art objects from the Far East or Indian Asia are selected for lectures, oral reports, and group discussion. The object’s relation to specific contexts of human behavior is examined, as well as the ramifications of style in noting uniqueness and commonality. May be repeated for up to six hours under different subheadings. Equivalent to ART-530.
  
  • ART - 6532 Advanced Sculpture (3)


    Exploration of varied advanced levels of artistic development in sculpture.  Focus is placed on individual development of personal methodologies. Students research a wide range of sculptural media and techniques as needed to enhance and complete their focus on independently generated ideas (may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours).  Instructional Method: Studio Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 6534 Advanced Graphic Design (3)


    Emphasizes refinement of graphic design skills. Explores professionalism and specializations in the design field. Course implements an advanced understanding of the design of print and electronic publishing. Includes the creation of graphic design as an art form (may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 6542 History of Photography (3)


    Surveys significant events, movements, and practitioners in the history of photography from 1826 to the present. The course discusses both technical and aesthetic issues as they pertain to the use of photography as an expressive medium in artistic, social, and cultural contexts. Equivalent to ART- 542. Prerequisite: take ART-2401  or equivalent.
  
  • ART - 6543 Ceramic Sculpture (3)


    Explores sculptural forms using the clay medium. Examines various clay bodies and glazing techniques. May be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-5543, ART-543. Prerequisite: take ART-3304  or ART-3305 .
  
  • ART - 6544 Digital Photographic Imaging (3)


    Introduces the use of digital processing for the purposes of enhancing photographic imagery as both a corrective device and as a means of creative aesthetic collage. Equivalent to ART-5544, ART-544. Prerequisite: take ART-3325 .
  
  • ART - 6545 Advanced Sculpture: Figure Modeling (3)


    Examines a refined level of figure modeling using plaster, wax, and clay. Explores small and mid-scale figures in both static and motion poses. Executes advanced mold making and casting techniques in plaster and rubber (may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Instructional Method: Studio Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 6546 Advanced Electronic Software Workshop (1)


    Advanced intensive course covering either smaller auxiliary imaging software or significant method upgrades. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite Equivalent to ART-546. Prerequisites: take ART-4509 , ART-6509 , ART-4544 , or ART-6544 .
  
  • ART - 6549 Photography: Combined Color Processes (3)


    Covers color theory and aesthetic practice using negative-to-positive and positive-to-positive printing methods. Emphasis on color balance, filtration, and the aesthetic use of color in imaging. Equivalent to ART-5549, ART-549. Prerequisite: take ART-2401  or equivalent.
  
  • ART - 6552 Advanced Ceramics (3)


    Explores the ceramic medium focusing on technique. Advances skill towards the creation of complex sculptural forms, functional objects, or multiples. Provides development of the artist’s individual voice as it refines the aesthetics and mastery of the ceramic form, glaze, and firing (may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Instructional Method: Studio Prerequisite: take ART-4562  
  
  • ART - 6554 Documentary Photography (3)


    Exploration of one of conventional photography’s mainstream traditions, the photographic document. Students will explore as groups or individually to produce a photographic documentary of the subject of their choice. Equivalent to ART-554. Prerequisite: take ART-3301 .
  
  • ART - 6555 Advanced Painting (3)


    Provides the opportunity to pursue advanced research in painting with the goal of developing a body of work with an individual point of view (may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Instructional Method: Studio Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 6557 Printmaking: Combined Media (3)


    Series of collaborative classes mixing printmaking with another media. This class may be repeated for different collaborations. Equivalent to ART-557. Prerequisites: take ART-3311 , ART-3312 .
  
  • ART - 6560 Advanced Painting: Oil over Tempera (3)


    Explores a systematic painting technique of oil over tempera. It is an adaptation of a 16th century Flemish and Northern European painting technique. Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 6562 Advanced Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (3)


    Explores the creation of the artist’s individual voice as it refines the techniques associated with using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects. Covers methods of creatively using precision wheel throwing, glaze application, and firing techniques.  An exploration in glaze chemistry is covered (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: take ART-4552  
  
  • ART - 6565 3D Modeling (3)


    Use industry standard animation software to construct detailed computer based 3D models. Explore the process of creating an environment. Prop a character with several surface editing techniques. Apply translate, rotate, and scale tools to manipulate the geometric components while learning how to create materials, texture maps, cameras and lighting to create desired mood and atmosphere. Equivalent to ART-565.
  
  • ART - 6566 3D Animation (3)


    Applies the principles of animation in a 3D computer environment by utilizing the basic concepts of timing, weight and anticipation. Explores the process of creating a 3D animation using keyframing and rigging techniques to set up model for animation. Equivalent to ART-566.
  
  • ART - 6569 Introduction to 3D Visual Effects (3)


    Create visual effects for film, television, games with practical examples including fluid behavior, particle meshes, Maya Fur, nhair and nCloth. Create smoke, cloud and flame effects with 2D and 3D fluids, as well as multi-render layer composting. Prerequisite courses: take CPSC-4566  ART-6566  or IFDI-6566 .
  
  • ART - 6574 Printmaking: Intaglio (3)


    This course examines techniques unique to intaglio printmaking, such as hard and soft ground etching, aquatint, and some advanced and experimental techniques. The methods used in the course are non-toxic innovations which avoid hazardous materials used in traditional etching. This includes photo imaging with ImagOn film and learning how to make a proper halftone positive. Emphasis is placed on the student’s original imagery through planning, proofing, and reworking to a resulting consistent edition of prints, as well as unique prints, which are not editioned, and state prints. Course may be repeated with instructor’s permission. Equivalent to ART-574. Prerequisite: take ART-3304  or ART-3305 .
  
  • ART - 6599 Advanced Printmaking (3)


    Offers individual instruction in one or more print media within a formal group setting (may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Instructional Method: Studio Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 6605 Digital Mixed Media Techniques (3)


    Course looks at alternate means of presenting digital imaging work, including advanced motion sequencing, multimedia techniques, interactive viewer participation, and development of a self-promotional web page. Equivalent to ART-605.
  
  • ART - 6609 Advanced Electronic Drawing and Design (3)


    Students develop images using the more advanced techniques of paint software on both PC and Mac computers. Variants for each painting application are explored and each student compiles his or her own library of custom-made friskets, brushes, painting session recordings, and effects. Third party filters are explored in depth. Emphasizes personal creative output and cooperative computer ventures. Equivalent to ART-609. Prerequisites: take ART-3325  and take ART-5509 or ART-5544.
  
  • ART - 6610 Sculpture: Advanced Studio (3)


    Provides opportunity to work on long-term projects in a wide range of media utilizing a variety of techniques. May be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-610. Prerequisites: take ART-3304  or ART-3305  and take ART-6535 , ART-6541 , or ART-6543 .
  
  • ART - 6615 Contemporary American Ideas and Cultures (3)


    Examines artistic movements and theories of the Western world since 1945 with emphasis on European and American tradition. Studies contemporary artists, their philosophies, and the socio-political and intellectual climate of the period. Analyzes paintings, sculpture, graphic arts, and architecture cross-culturally. Equivalent to ART-615. Prerequisites: take ART-3314 , ART-4505 , ART-4514 , ART-4515 , ART-4516 , ART-4518 , ART-4521 , ART-4523 , ART-4525  or ART-4527 .
  
  • ART - 6630 Game Modeling and Animation (3)


    Explore game development processes in a game engine. Create game props, animation and interactive behavior for real-time computer graphic application. Assemble game assets and audio based on the game design document. Optimize 3D models to make the most efficient use of game memory. Prerequisites: CPSC-6566  and CPSC-6567 .
  
  • ART - 6631 Game Design (3)


    Introduce the theory and practice of video game design and programming. Survey game development in the area of computer graphics, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, computer architecture and databases. Collaborate with team members from different disciplines and locations Prerequisites: ART-4565 .
  
  • ART - 6644 Advanced Photographic Digital Imaging (3)


    Introduces advanced levels of electronic manipulation and assemblage of photographic images. Students work through a series of exercises designed to build upon methods learned in ART-4554  and the incorporation of more sophisticated imagery and techniques to produce a higher level of aesthetic work. Equivalent to ART-644. Prerequisites: take ART-6544 , ART-3302 .
  
  • ART - 6667 3D Rendering (3)


    Focuses on lighting and rendering part of the 3D production pipeline. Explores material qualities such as diffuse, bump, specular, reflection and refraction.  Applies various projection techniques to unfold UVs for texture painting.
    Covers digital lighting techniques simulating real-life lighting scenario, as well as camera setup to achieve motion blur and depth of field effect.  Uses mental ray rendering engine to create photorealistic rendering. Prerequisites: Take ART-6565  Or  CPSC-6565  Or IFDI-6565  
  
  • ART - 6701 Ceramic Glaze Chemistry and Research (3)


    Explores ceramic chemistry focusing on glaze and clay body formulation and research (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 8700 Graduate Research (1-3)


    Individual reading, research, and/or project in art under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to ART-870.
  
  • ART - 8710 Graduate Independent Study (3)


    Individual reading, research, and/or project in art under the supervision of the faculty.
  
  • ART - 8810 Studies in Art (3)


    Offers graduate students the opportunity to do individualized research in a particular area of art history or art studio. Equivalent to ART-810.
  
  • ART - 8820 Art Seminar (3)


    Focuses on research approaches, theory, techniques, and materials related to special topics. Designed to prepare students for a professional life and career in art. Equivalent to ART-820.
  
  • ART - 8830 Graduate Photography and Digital Imaging (3)


    Specifically emphasizes the content elements of a photography project. Individual student proposals will determine the nature of the work that will then be critiqued and discussed in class sessions. Course may be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-830.
  
  • ART - 8860 Graduate Printmaking (3)


    Allows the student to perfect printmaking skills from intermediate through advanced level. Individual student proposals determine the nature of the work undertaken. May be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-860.
  
  • ART - 8980 Graduate Thesis/Project (1-3)


    Provides the art major the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a thesis or project specific to the student’s interests in art. Equivalent to ART-890.
  
  • ART - 8990 Graduate Thesis/Project (1-3)


    Provides the art major the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a thesis or project specific to the student’s interests in art. Equivalent to ART-890.

Astronomy

  
  • ASTR - 1111 Introduction to Astronomy (3)


    Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars, and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms, and radiation, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Equivalent to ASTR-300. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 . Corequisite Course: ASTR-1112 .
  
  • ASTR - 1112 Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory (1)


    Provides “hands-on” experience in astronomy. Discusses patterns and studies the relationships among variables in a given set of observations or laboratory measurements. Describes recording data and measurements, and analyze results and the sources of error. Equivalent to ASTR-301. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 . Corequisite Course: ASTR-1111 .
  
  • ASTR - 4211 Astronomy in the Classroom (1)


    Surveys astronomy, involving the major physical components of the universe, including planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies. Discusses and demonstrates methods for including astronomy in the science curriculum. Identifies sources for obtaining free and inexpensive astronomy materials. Equivalent to ASTR-5211 Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5141 Eclipses (1)


    Discusses lunar and solar eclipses: conditions necessary for each type of eclipse and how to safely observe an eclipse of the sun. Equivalent to ASTR-504. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5149 History of Space Exploration (1)


    Discusses the history and science of manned and unmanned exploration of space. Begins with the first satellites and humans launched into space, continues through the Apollo moon program, and concludes with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Equivalent to ASTR-524. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5163 Asteroids, Comets, and Meteoroids (1)


    Discusses our solar system’s space debris: asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Studies the origin of each and discusses their impact upon Earth. Explores ancient civilization’s belief about each. Equivalent to ASTR-516. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5185 Inner Solar System: The Terrestrial Planets (1)


    Discusses the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Emphasizes the basic properties of the planets, how they were formed, their atmospheres, and the natural satellites of Earth and Mars. Equivalent to ASTR-518. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5187 Outer Solar System: The Jovian Planets (1)


    Discusses the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto. Emphasizes the basic properties of the planets, how they differ from the terrestrial planets, and the natural satellites of each planet. Equivalent to ASTR-520. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5201 Charting the Night Sky (1)


    Discusses the celestial sphere and the relations among the apparent motions of the sun, moon, and planets with respect to the stars. Emphasizes how to locate and identify bright stars, constellations, and planets in the night sky. Equivalent to ASTR-500. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5207 Black Holes, Quasars, and the Universe (1)


    Discusses the death of stars, from white dwarfs and neutron stars to black holes. Studies the violent explosions that rock the central regions of many galaxies, as well as the relation between black holes, exploding galaxies, and quasars. Equivalent to ASTR-510. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5223 Archaeoastronomy (1)


    Discusses concepts related to lunar and solar eclipses, appearance of the night sky at varying latitudes from the North Pole to the equator, apparent uses of Stonehenge, and ancient astronomies of North America and Central America. Equivalent to ASTR-502. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5235 Galaxies and the Universe (1)


    Discusses the historical and current theories about the origin and structure of the universe. Focuses on the Big Bang Theory of the universe’s creation. Discusses the formation and structure of galaxies. Equivalent to ASTR-503. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5343 Methods and Tools of Astronomers (1)


    Discusses concepts related to optics and operation of reflecting and refracting telescopes. Emphasizes the resolving power, magnification, image scale, and light gathering ability of a telescope. Equivalent to ASTR-514. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5361 Stars and Nebulas (1)


    Discusses the distance to stars, the surface temperature of stars, the size of stars, the mass of stars, and the laws of nature that govern the behavior and physical properties of stars. Also, how stars are born, live, and die. Equivalent to ASTR-506. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 5421 Superstring Theory (2)


    Discusses the recent efforts by physicist to combine two important theories: Quantum Mechanics and Einstein’s General Relativity, which are mutually incompatible. Superstring Theory overcomes the incompatibility problem by giving us a new theory called the Theory of Everything (T.O.E.). Equivalent to ASTR-522. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
  
  • ASTR - 6211 Astronomy in the Classroom (1)


    Surveys astronomy, involving the major physical components of the universe, including planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies. Discusses and demonstrates methods for including astronomy in the science curriculum. Identifies sources for obtaining free and inexpensive astronomy materials. Equivalent to ASTR-5211.
      Prerequisite: MATH 1423  

Biology

  
  • BIOL - 1100 Human Biology (3)


    Examines human biology from cellular to organ systems levels. Emphasis is placed on how globalization, climate change, cultural differences, and economics impact human health. For non-science majors.
  
  • BIOL - 1101 Human Biology Laboratory (1)


    Uses scientific inquiry to examine human biology from cellular to organ systems levels. Emphasis is placed on how globalization, climate change, cultural differences, and economics impact human health. For non-science majors.
  
  • BIOL - 1200 Environmental Biology (3)


    Focuses on scientific inquiry related to environmental issues. Emphasis is placed on ecology, biodiversity, evolution, and human populations. Examines how urbanization, climate change, cultural differences, sustainability, and economics impact environmental health. For non-science majors.
  
  • BIOL - 1201 Environmental Biology Lab (1)


    Focuses on scientific inquiry related to environmental issues and provides a series of laboratory and/or field activities appropriate to the topics covered in BIOL-1200 . This course examines how urbanization, climate change, cultural differences, sustainability, and economics impact environmental health. For non-science majors.
  
  • BIOL - 1500 General Biology I (3)


    This is the first lecture course of a two semester sequence that examines the chemical through ecosystem levels of biological organization. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method, organic compounds, cell structure and function, cellular processes, molecular and Mendelian genetics, and evolution. Examines how social, political and global trends impact biological issues. Co-requisite courses BIOL-1501 .
  
  • BIOL - 1501 General Biology I Laboratory (1)


    Covers laboratory experiments and demonstrations corresponding to topics covered in BIOL-1500  emphasizing the scientific method and techniques to study organic compounds, cell structure and function, cellular processes, molecular and Mendelian genetics, and evolution. Co-Requisite courses: BIOL-1500 .
 

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