2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 243 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index French (FREN) FREN-1910, 1920 Elementary French I and II 4 hours/sem Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture. FREN-2910, 2920 Intermediate French I and II –Fa 4/3 hours/sem Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation and readings in French literature and culture. Prerequisite: FREN-1920 Elementary French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. FREN-3910 French Conversation –Fa 3 hours Designed to increase the student’s aural comprehension and oral communication in French. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, communication strategies, and effective cross-cultural communication. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. FREN-3920 Contemporary French Culture –Sp 3 hours Exploration of beliefs, behaviors, and values of Francophone cultures through a comparative approach that provides a framework for describing France and the French in relation to others and themselves. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. G General Biology (GBIO) Except where noted, general education courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors found in the department of science and mathematics unless they are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major. A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology –Fa, Sp, Su 3.5 hours Emphasizes basic life processes and the principles by which these processes operate at the ecological, organismic, and cellular levels of organization with emphasis on human responsibility toward life at all levels. Three lectures each week and one two-hour, bi-weekly laboratory. (Fee: $75) GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I –Sp 4 hours Survey of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with an emphasis on cell and human tissues and on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Three lectures and one laboratory experience per week. Prerequisite: GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology; or CHEM-1000 Principles of Chemistry. (Fee: $100) GBIO-2015 Human Anatomy and Physiology II –Fa 4 hours Survey of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with an emphasis on the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Three lectures and one two hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fee $100) GBIO-2020 4 hours Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology –Sp Survey of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with an emphasis on the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, as well as metabolism and acid-base balance. The pathophysiology of disease is presented using a case-study format during the laboratory sessions. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. GBIO-2720 Bioethics and the Human Experience –Sp 3 hours An integrative survey of bioethics, emphasizing human personhood, human sexuality and reproduction, end-of-life issues, and biomedical decision making. Prerequisite: GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology. GBIO-4700 Bioethics Colloquium –Sp 1 hour An integrative bioethics project, including a written paper and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Completion of other elements of Bioethics minor. Graphic Design (GDES) GDES-1100 History of Graphic Design –Fa 1 hour Survey of graphic design from prehistory through current practice. Highlighting significant stages in its development and pivotal influences including technological advances, individual works, key movements, schools of thought, and approaches relative to their time(s) and culture(s). GDES-1150 Digital Image/Illustration –Fa 3 hours An introduction to media and professional techniques used in digital illustration. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-1220 Digital Image/Photography –Fa 3 hours An introduction to digital imaging technology and professional techniques for image editing and photo manipulation. The course will provide opportunities for becoming proficient with the tools and techniques associated with Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard software for image editing, through classroom discussion, projects, tutorials, and studio assignments. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-1300 Graphic Design for Non-Majors –Fa, Sp 3 hours An introduction to graphic design, emphasizing the fundamentals of design and typography as applied to the development of effective print and web communication. (Fee: $50) GDES-2100 Typography –Fa 3 hours An introduction to the study of typography and its role in the structuring of visual language and its relationship to the discipline of graphic design. The course will examine the history of letterforms, their sources, and their influences and will provide opportunities for learning principles and guidelines for the effective use of type in visual communications for a variety of media and messages. Students will learn to structure intelligent, creative type solutions through classroom discussion, reading, research, and studio assignments, including editorial, promotional, and informational applications of typography. Prerequisites: ART-1230 Design I; GDES-1150 Digital Image/Illustration. GD Majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-2601 3 hours Interactive Interface Design with Flash –Fa Development of interactive interfaces for websites, interactive CDs, and interactive television using industry-standard Flash software. Open to all students. For interactive media students who do not have a background in Flash, the course will provide them with some directed help in preparing for EMTC-3061 Proficiency in Flash. Crosslisted as EMTC. May not be counted as major hours for broadcasting and digital media majors. (Fee: $35) GDES-3110 Portfolio –Fa, Sp 1 hour This course will focus on developing professional presentation materials and communication skills required to present project work to design professionals and prospective employers. Previous project work will be refined along with additional project work necessary to emphasize interest in a particular area of specialization. Students will be required to develop a resumé and portfolio along with written communications for documenting their education, experience, and technical skills. Students are recommended to have completed or be concurrently taking GDES-3220 Graphic Design I to have adequate material for their portfolio. (Fee: $145) Course Descriptions | FREN-1910 – GDES-3110