2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 195 AES-4310 – ART-3310 AES-4310,4320 Preparation for Active Duty 3 hours/sem This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Topics focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, and current is sues. Considered the capstone ROTC course with continued refinement of communication skills. AES-4311 0 hours Leadership Laboratory (SCL): Applied Air Force ROTC Training This lab prepares students for progression into active duty life. As in the ICL lab, students take leadership roles in execution of leadership labs for the cadet wing. Students hone leadership fundamentals learned in previous courses and labs to a level commensurate to entry into the active duty Air Force. Taken concurrently with 4000-level AES courses. Credit/no credit. Allied Health (ALHL) ALHL-4950 Allied Health Seminar I –Fa 2 hours Students will research a topic of interest from their chosen allied health field in preparation for giving a scholarly presentation of their findings in ALHL-4960 Health Science Seminar II. Students will be encouraged to collaborate with a practicing clinician for advice and counsel. Prerequisite: EXSC-4600 Research in Exercise Science ALHL-4960 Allied Health Seminar II –Sp 1 hour Students will prepare a scholarly presentation based on research done in ALHL-4950 Allied Health Seminar I with specific attention given to integrating concepts across disciplines from a Christian worldview. Students will be encouraged to collaborate with a practicing clinician for advice and counsel. Presentations will be given to a panel of allied health professionals. (Fee: $25) Anthropology (ANTH) ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology –Fa, Sp 3 hours Analysis of the concept and its importance for the study of man; an examination of various cultures of the world as they relate to technological, economic, social, political, and religious aspects of these cultures. ANTH-4940 1-3 hours Independent Study in Anthropology Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Arabic Language (ARBC) ARBC-1400 3 hours Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture Introduction of the Arabic script and basic vocabulary used for greetings and other everyday situations. Introduction to various aspects of Arab culture, including history, religion, literature, politics, and daily life. This course is intended for non-native speakers with no previous Arabic study. This course satisfies the global awareness course requirement. ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I –Fa 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Arabic, along with an introduction to Arabic culture. ARBC-1420 Elementary Arabic II –Sp 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Arabic, along with an introduction to Arabic culture. Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. ARBC-2410 Intermediate Arabic I –Fa 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Arabic literature and culture. Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I and ARBC- 1420 Elementary Arabic II, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. ARBC-2420 Intermediate Arabic II –Sp 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Arabic literature and culture. Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I,ARBC- 1420 Elementary Arabic II,ARBC-2410 Intermediate Arabic I, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. Art (ART) ART-1100 Introduction to Art –Fa 3 hours Introduction to visual vocabulary and the understanding of visual communication: form, line, space, color, texture, and movement. Development of visual awareness and analytical thinking in response to works of art, use of media, and techniques and the application of design principles. ART-1210 Drawing I –Fa, Sp 3 hours Investigation of the visual language used in drawing. Students work with concepts of point, line, and plane definition to develop an awareness of the elements used to indicate form in a variety of media. (Fee: $75) ART-1220 Drawing II –Sp 3 hours Further exploration in representing form and space with particular attention to figure and portrait drawing. Emphasis on personal interpretation and media experimentation. Prerequisite: ART-1210 Drawing I. (Fee: $75) ART-1230 Design I –Sp 3 hours An exploration of the visual elements and concepts of design utilizing a variety of media. Prerequisite: ART-1100 Introduction to Art. (Fee: $75) ART-2220 Design II –Fa 3 hours Theory and application of compositional elements and principles of design and visual organization. Manipulation of two- and three-dimensional forms to explore their expressive and structural possibilities. Prerequisites: ART-1210 Drawing I; ART- 2210 Design I. (Fee: $75) ART-2250 Creative Photography –Sp 3 hours Students will learn and apply technical knowledge and aesthetic techniques necessary to produce creative, well composed, quality black and white photographs. Additionally, students will gain historical and contemporary knowledge and appreciation of photography as a medium for artistic expression. (Fee: $50) ART-3210 Painting I –Fa 3 hours Studio. Exploration and basic understanding of use of color and light in representing form and space. Development of composition. Use of watercolor and oil. Prerequisites: ART-1210 Drawing I; ART- 2210 Design I. (Fee: $75) ART-3220 Painting II –Sp 3 hours Studio. Study of the principles of composition, value, pattern, tone, mood, and color theories. Emphasis is placed on the creative process from concept to finished art. Imaginative and individual responses of the student increase throughout the course. Prerequisite: ART-3210 Painting I. (Fee: $115) ART-3230 Watercolor –Sp 2 hours A location painting watercolor course for students who have had drawing instruction and who have a basic understanding of composition and color theory. Prerequisites: ART-1210 Drawing I; ART-2210 Design I; or by portfolio. (Fee: $115) (odd years) ART-3310 Art History I –Fa 3 hours Survey of the development of Western art and architecture from the ancient world through the High Renaissance.