ACADEMIC SERVICES COURSES

Note: All academic departments list the following courses: Experimental (190, 290, 390), Workshop (195, 295, 395, 495), and Selected Topics (198, 298, 398, 498). Please contact the individual department for more information.

INDS 101: FYRST Seminar
The FYRST Seminar provides students with an opportunity to become integrated into the university’s community of learners by exploring the purpose and value of higher education, participating in the teaching/learning process, addressing academic and social transition issues, utilizing campus programs, services, and technology, and developing academic skills and learning strategies during the student’s first semester at Slippery Rock University. This course is a one credit hour course designed to especially and exclusively assist first year students in their adjustment to college life at Slippery Rock University. No prerequisite. Enrollment by advisement. Open to first year students only. The credit earned in this course counts for graduation requirements. (1 credit).

INDS 102: Learning Strategies
Students will develop effective learning strategies, goals, and decision-making skills with a view toward implementing a plan to remove their probationary status and become a student in “good academic standing.” This course is primarily for students on academic probation (other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor). Credits earned count for graduation as an elective. (1 credit)

INDS 103: Major and Career Exploration
This course will examine various decision making models as they are applied to choosing an academic major and/or career. Through a variety of in-class and out-of-class activities students will integrate self-knowledge and knowledge about majors and the world of work. (1 credit)

ACSD 109: Developmental Mathematics
This course covers basic arithmetic skills necessary for successful completion of basic algebra. Topics include basic operations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, ratios and proportions, percents, and solving equations. Students not exempted from ACSD 109 must successfully complete this course before enrolling in ACSD 110. Students must pass a standard proficiency exam to pass this course. Course grading: A, B, C, or NC. Credit earned in this course will not count toward the university’s 120 credit hour minimum required for graduation. (3 credits)

ACSD 110: Beginning Algebra
An overview of introductory algebra concepts, this course covers topics such as: simplifying variable expressions, solving equations and applications problems, simplifying polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations, and simplifying radical expressions. Students who are placed into this course are expected to possess certain minimum competencies in arithmetic skills, and they must pass a standard proficiency exam to pass this course. Course grading: A, B, C, or NC. Prerequisite: ACSD 109 or exemption from ACSD 109. Credit earned in this course will not count toward the university’s 120 credit hour minimum required for graduation. (3 credits)

ACCOUNTING COURSES

ACCT 101: American Taxation
The course will provide a basic understanding of federal, state and local individual taxes and a history and background of government policy, philosophy and incentives enacted through the tax code. (Liberal Studies goal course-Our National Experience.) (3 credits)

ACCT 205: Accounting for Decision Makers
Emphasizes practical use of accounting information to support decision making by those in fields such as business, sports, resort management, government, education, and not-for-profit. Overview of financial and managerial accounting from a user’s perspective, including use and analysis of financial statements, internal control, budget preparation, and cost and revenues behavior patterns. (For non-business majors) (3 credits)

ACCT 209: Fundamental Accounting I
A study of the elementary principles of accounting. The recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpretation of monetary transactions of the business firm are emphasized. The student is introduced to financial statement reporting and internal control. (3 credits)

ACCT 210: Fundamental Accounting II
Principles of financial accounting with emphasis on partnership and corporation financial statements and management accounting including product costing, internal decision making, and planning and control. Prerequisite: ACCT 209. (3 credits)

ACCT 230: Accounting Information Systems
An introduction to integrating accounting records with computers. Topics covered include: the role of AIS in the business environment, systems, accounting software, design, and accountants’ use of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. Pre- or Co-requisites: ACCT 210, CPSC 210 and microcomputer proficiency. (3 credits)

ACCT 240: Legal Environment of Business I
A study of the various processes available to resolve business disputes and an exploration of complex legal relationships that affect business, including contracts, business formations, employment, and torts and consumer law. (3 credits)

ACCT 308: Federal Individual Income Tax
Study of the federal income tax system, individual returns, rates, income exclusions and inclusions, gains and losses, deductions, alternate tax methods, and withholding of taxes. Prerequisite: Advanced business standing. (3 credits)

ACCT 309: Cost Accounting I
Control concepts and costing methods, including systems for management control, manufacturing inventory valuation, standard variance analysis, and budgeting. Prerequisite: ACCT 210, CPSC 210, MGMT/ECON 219, Advanced business standing. (3 credits)

ACCT 310: Cost Accounting II
Long range budget preparation, capital investments, transfer pricing, decision models in cost accounting, and quantitative methods in cost analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT 309 (3 credits)

ACCT 311: Federal Corporate and Transfer Taxes
Corporate, partnership, estate and trust taxation are covered along with topics such as depletion, net operating losses, and installment and deferred payment sale. Prerequisite: ACCT 308 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ACCT 313: Intermediate Accounting I
The study of the foundations of accounting theory and practice with emphasis placed on the conceptual framework of accounting and the development of generally accepted accounting procedures including standards promulgated by CAP, APB, FASB, EITF, and other standards setting bodies; and the application of GAAP in accounting for assets and liabilities. Ethical issues and concerns are stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: Advanced business standing. (3 credits)

ACCT 314: Intermediate Accounting II
A continuation of ACCT 313 covering the detailed examination and application of generally accepted accounting procedures in accounting for stockholders’ equity: contributed capital and retained earnings; revenue and expense determination, recognition, and measurement with particular emphasis on pensions, leases, and deferred taxes. Ethical issues and concerns are stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: Advanced business standing. (3 credits)

ACCT 341: Legal Environment of Business II
An analysis of complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, antitrust law, financial instruments, intellectual property, bankruptcy, environmental, estate and international law. Prerequisite: ACCT 240. (3 credits)

ACCT 347: Legal Environment of International Business
Public and private international laws that impact the management of an inter-national business transaction and multi-national company will be studied with an emphasis on trade, licensing and investment, extraterritorial application of U.S. law, treaty law, GATT, the European community, human rights, employment, and environmental regulation, in the international system. (3 credits)

ACCT 411: Auditing Theory and Practice
Objective examination of financial statements with emphasis on internal control, review and evaluation, sampling theory and application, and procedural testing. Prerequisites: Advanced business standing and ACCT 314 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ACCT 412: Accounting Seminar
Analysis of current accounting theory and application in practice. Additional focus on ethics, written and oral commu-nication, organization skills, profe-ssionalism, and current topics. Prerequisites: Advanced business standing and ACCT 314 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ACCT 413: Advanced Accounting I
Advanced financial accounting theory and practice with emphasis on consolidations and partnerships. Prerequisites: ACCT 313 and advanced business standing. (3 credits)

ACCT 414: Advanced Accounting II
Continuation of ACCT 413 with emphasis on governmental and not-for-profit accounting and multinational accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 413 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ACCT 419: Auditing Systems
Continuation of ACCT 411 with emphasis on computerized accounting systems and auditing procedures. Prerequisite: ACCT 411 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ACCT 450: Internship
Supervised placement in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3-12 credits)

ACCT 490: Independent Study
In-depth reading and/or research in an area of particular interest to the student, done with the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisites: 12 credits of accounting courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

ALLIED HEALTH COURSES

AHEA 100: Introduction to Health Careers
Provides students with an understanding of various career opportunities in health and safety occupations and the opportunity to determine whether their needs, interests, abilities, and values are suited to careers in this area. ( 3 credits)

AHEA 101: Personal Health
Addresses concerns pertaining to college living and life-long health. Emphasizes wellness with its emotional, physical, and social components. (3 credits)

AHEA 102: Health Appraisal and Promotion
Discusses the role of wellness in health promotion. Identifies major health risks and examines primary prevention strategies utilizing select health appraisal instruments for the promotion of optimal individual and community health. Exposes students to agencies, which serve as resources for health information. Prerequisites: For community health, exercise science, physical education, and school health majors only or by permission of the instructor. Freshman or sophomore standing only. (3 credits)

AHEA 103: Health Problems and Intervention Strategies
Examines the major health problems and health risks to determine feasible secondary and tertiary intervention strategies to maintain, promote and manage the highest possible level of individual and community health. Explores behaviors and circumstances that are barriers to seeking and/or adhering to medical advice. Prerequisites: For community health, exercise science, physical education, and school health majors only or by permission of the instructor. Freshman or sophomore standing only. (3 credits)

AHEA 111: Introduction to Health Services Administration
This course provides an overview of health services administration. It includes topics such as: structure, function, and finance of health care organizations; management of health care; and the roles of health care professionals. (3 credits)

AHEA 205: First Aid and Safety
Emphasizes prevention, protection from further harm and correct response to common emergencies resulting from trauma and/or illness confronting the citizen. Provides opportunity to earn certification in American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross CPR or American Health Association CPR. (3 credits)

AHEA 210: Principles of Community Health
Provides a broad foundation of information related to the structure and functioning of the community health system including the identification and examination of programs, providers, and current problems associated with the delivery of health services. (3 credits)

AHEA 211: Women and Health Care
Examines the role of women as consumers and as both formal and informal providers of health services. (3 credits)

AHEA 231: Analysis of Health Care Organizations
Analyzes the organization of ambulatory, acute, long term care, and mental health services in the United States. Includes the structures and functions of both institutional and non-institutional health care organizations and draws upon a number of conceptual frameworks useful in understanding change in the delivery system. Course requires field experience. (3 credits)

AHEA 262: Health Foundations
Identifies and examines the major health problems at the individual and community level. Emphasizes health information and resources that can be used to deliver developmentally appropriate primary, secondary and tertiary education and/or interventions among diverse populations. (3 credits)

AHEA 301: Introduction to Health Education
Examines the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as a community, school, or worksite health educator. Emphasizes the responsibilities and competencies of the Certified Health Education Specialist. Prerequisites: AHEA 102 and 103 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

AHEA 309: Introduction to the Study of Disease
Provides a broad foundation of information related to the etiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, signs and symptoms, outcomes and current therapies for selected communicable, genetic, and chronic diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 216 and 217, AHEA 110 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

AHEA 310: Environmental Health
Explores the ecologic, economic, ethical, toxicologic and epidemiologic bases for environmental health both globally and within the community setting. Emphasizes the relationship between biological, physical and chemical agents and disease/injury causation and the role of government. Prerequisites: CHEM 104 or 107 and BIOL 210 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

AHEA 311: International Health
Examines significant health problems affecting populations in various areas of the world. Focuses on the integration of disease patterns with geographic areas and cultural practices. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (3 credits)

AHEA 312: Data Management for Health Science
Explores methods of data collection, manipulation and reporting for health science. Includes computer applications. Prerequisite: MATH 114 or permission of the instructor. Basic computer literacy is recommended. (3 credits)

AHEA 313: Biostatistics
Provides a broad foundation of knowledge related to data analysis in health science. Emphasizes the interpretation of health data and the computer skills for common statistical methods. Prerequisite: AHEA 312. (3 credits)

AHEA 314: Nutrition and Health (moved)
Examines basic scientific principles of nutrition, specifically all major nutrient classes in terms of functions, food sources, and adequate intakes along with sensitivity to diverse needs throughout the life cycle. (3 credits)

AHEA 316: Human Sexuality
Surveys a broad range of information about human sexuality from biological, psychological, sociological, religious, and medical perspectives. (3 credits)

AHEA 332: Health Services Planning and Evaluation
Provides knowledge about comprehensive health planning, comparing concepts, models, and approaches. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

AHEA 333: Professional Development
Prepares students for entry into the work force by investigating models of behaviors, attitudes, and competencies of successful practitioners in the health care field. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. (3 credits)

AHEA 335: Current Topics in Health Care
This course critically reviews current topics in health care. It analyzes topics in areas such as health care law, economics of health care, health care education, consumerism, organ donation, trends, and research likely to be confronted by health care administrators, educators, consumers, employers, and others interested in health care. (3 credits)

AHEA 362: Introduction to School Health Education
The course focuses on Health Education curriculum design and developmentally appropriate instructional techniques that can be utilized for health promotion in school settings. Course included universally accepted pedagogical strategies with opportunities to observe and practice these strategies with K-12 health education content. Prerequisites: include successful completion of AHEA 262 (minimum grade of “C”) and acceptance into the College of Education.
(3 credits)

AHEA 406: Health Measurement and Evaluation
Provides basic proficiency in quantitative and qualitative approaches to health education and health promotion program measurement and evaluation. Current trends and issues in community, school and worksite health promotion are brought to bear on the problems of implementing and interpreting the results of formative and summative evaluation. Prerequisites: AHEA 210 and senior standing or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

AHEA 410: Epidemiology
Introduces the study of population-based research and statistical methods of inquiry regarding distribution and determination of disease in human populations. Emphasizes appropriate study design and investigative techniques and interpretation of findings related to community health. Prerequisites: AHEA 313 Biostatistics or a statistics course approved by the instructor with permission of the instructor and senior standing. (3 credits)

AHEA 414: Death and Dying
This course develops effective understanding of all aspects of death and dying including: grief, funerals, children’s view of death, psychological aspects of death, doctors and death, and euthanasia. (3 credits)

AHEA 424: Nutrition and Exercise
Focuses on the specific nutritional requirement for physical conditioning for persons involved in competitive and/or recreational activities. Emphasizes the development and/or maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system. Prerequisite: AHEA 314 or Biol 216. (3 credits)

AHEA 433: Health Services Management
Involves the management theories and practices within health care settings. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231. (3 credits)

AHEA 434: Marketing Health Services
Provides knowledge and skills regarding the function of marketing in a health care facility. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231. (3 credits)

AHEA 435: Medical and Health Care Law
Provides the health care professional or student an overview of the legal system. Covers, but not limited to, medical malpractice, abortion and the law, euthanasia, insurance, duty to inform, and waiver. (3 credits)

AHEA 436: Technology in Health Care
Provides information on the multi-disciplinary computer systems used in health care settings for patient care, administration, management, educational preparation, and research. Prerequisite: CPSC 210. (3 credits)

AHEA 437: Financial Management of Health Care Organizations
Provides students with important concepts, issues, tools and vocabulary that managers need when assuming the financial responsibilities of health care organizations. Prerequisites: ACCT 205, AHEA 111, 231. (3 credits)

AHEA 439: The Accreditation and Survey Process
Focuses on the role, responsibilities, standards, and requirements involved in accrediting and licensing surveys for health care organizations. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor, and senior standing as a health-related major. (3 credits)

AHEA 441: Long Term Care Administration I
Provides general administrative knowledge about personnel, financial, and physical resource management specific to the long term care environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an HSA major only. (6 credits)

AHEA 442: Long Term Care Administration II
Provides general administrative knowledge about resident care, marketing, public relations, and government regulations specific to the long term care environment. Prerequisites: AHEA 441 and senior standing as a HSA major only. (3 credits)

AHEA 443: Ambulatory Care Management
Examines the changing health care policy framework and emphasis on ambulatory care services. Health maintenance organizations, managed care, critical pathways, and other alternative systems will be explored. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor, and senior standing as a health related major. (3 credits)

AHEA 444: Educational Program Management in Health Care Environments
Provides information on the types of educational programs mandated by federal, state, and professional associations in acute, long term care, and outpatient settings. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of educational programs to the delivery of quality services within the health care industry. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

AHEA 450: Internship
Provides opportunity to apply theory and develop competencies through a work-related experience in an appropriate cooperating enterprise. Summers only. Prerequisites: Program/major specified requirements and/or approval of instructor. (12 credits)

AHEA 455: Student Teaching – Health Science
Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two, eight week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require-ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits)

AHEA 462: Teaching and Assessment in Health Education
The course focuses on Health Education instructional and assessment techniques that can be utilized for health promotion in school settings. Development of a comprehensive school health curriculum using the National Health Education Standards and the Assessment Framework is emphasized including appropriate scope and sequence, content, and skills. Special emphasis is accorded to meeting the Pennsylvania Chapter Regulations that address teaching HIV/AIDS, human sexuality, family life education, tobacco, alcohol, and other forms of chemical abuse. The course includes a practica in the schools that allows opportunities to observe, practice, and reflect on specific school health education teaching strategies. Prerequisites include successful completion of AHEA 262 and 362 (minimum of “C”) and acceptance into the College of Education. (3 credits)

AHEA 490: Independent Study
Students study under the supervision of a professor on a specific and significant topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-6 credits)

ART COURSES

FOUNDATIONS:
ART 100: 2-D Design
An introductory studio course examining the underlying structure of basic design in two-dimensional art. Students will be involved in the actual production of two-dimensional design solutions. The history of design is explored, as well as the various techniques employed by artists to express personal visions, communicate ideas or examine and interpret the human experience. No prerequisite. (3 credits)

ART 101: 3-D Design
An introductory studio course examining the underlying structure of basic design in three-dimensional art. Students will be involved in the actual production of three-dimensional design solutions. The history of design is explored, as well as the various techniques employed by artists to express personal visions, communicate ideas or examine and interpret the human experience. No prerequisite. (3 credits)

ART 105: Basic Studio Drawing
ART 106: Basic Studio Painting
ART 107: Basic Studio Photography
ART 108: Basic Studio Printmaking
ART 109-112: Basic Studio
ART 109: Basic Studio Metalsmithing
ART 110: Basic Studio Sculpture
ART 111: Basic Studio Fibers
ART 112: Basic Studio Ceramics

ART 114 Basic Studio Digital Media
Nine courses that provide the student with the option to work painting (106) photography (107) printmaking (108) sculpture (110) fibers (111) ceramics (112) or digital media (114). Introductory courses in the studio techniques and the primary functions of one of these two and three dimensional studio disciplines. Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist. (No number may be repeated.) (3 credits)

Art 115: Visual Literacy
A cornerstone course involving the study of visual forms of communication with an emphasis on image-based media (newspaper, magazine, film, television, photography, informational graphics, interactive multimedia, digital games and web-based technologies). Topics include visual interpretation, visual manipulation, visual conventions, the role of visual media in cultural processes and aesthetic appreciation. No prerequisite. (3 credits)

ART 200: Activities and Fundamentals
A course providing for the study of child development through creative activities. It includes theory, experimentation with two and three-dimensional processes appropriate to the elementary classroom, methods of motivation, evaluation and classroom management. (3 credits)

ART 205-214: Art Synthesis.
ART 205: Art Synthesis Drawing
ART 206: Art Synthesis Painting
ART 207: Art Synthesis Photography
ART 208: Art Synthesis Printmaking
ART 209: Art Synthesis Metalsmithing
ART 210: Art Synthesis Sculpture
ART 211: Art Synthesis Fibers
ART 212: Art Synthesis Ceramics
ART 213: Art Synthesis Design

ART 214: Art Synthesis Digital Media
Ten courses providing student options working in drawing (205), painting (206), photography (207), printmaking (208), metalsmithing (209), sculpture (210), fibers (211), ceramics (212), and design (214). Emphasis is given to the synthesis of the student experience through art. Prerequisites: One course at the basic studio level chosen from ART 100, 101, and 105 through 114. (Limited to 6 credits in any one studio.)

ART 225: Overview of Western Art
A sweeping survey intended to acquaint the student with the stylistic development and chronology of the western tradition in the arts. Covers the period and styles prevalent in the Western World from the Beginnings of art to the modern era. (3 credits)

ART 226: Overview of World Art
A survey course intended to acquaint the student with the stylistic developments and chronology of the visual arts in Asia, Africa, India and South America. Special emphasis will be given to the expression of cultural, religious and aesthetic purposes of art works created outside the western tradition. (3 credits)

ART 300: Art Seminar
A seminar for advanced art studio majors, designed to sharpen the students’ critical and evaluation skills. Prerequisites: 6 credits of advanced studio. (3 credits)

ART 305-314: Advanced Studio
ART 305: Advanced Studio Drawing
ART 306: Advanced Studio Painting
ART 307: Advanced Studio Photography
ART 308: Advanced Studio Printmaking
ART 309: Advanced Studio Metalsmithing
ART 310: Advanced Studio Sculpture
ART 311: Advanced Studio Fibers
ART 312: Advanced Studio Ceramics
ART 313: Advanced Studio Design

ART 314: Advanced Studio Digital Media
A continuation of art synthesis courses which provide an expanded range of approaches to the solution of advanced studio problems. Ten courses provide student options in working with drawing (305), painting (306), photography (307), printmaking (308), metalsmithing (309), sculpture (310), fibers (311), ceramics (312), and design (313), and digital media (314). Prerequisites: 6 credits chosen from ART 205 through 214 for courses ART 305 through 314. (Limited to 9 credits in any one studio.)

ART 315: Master Studio
A course in which master artists and craftsmen speak to the history and development of their discipline. They will also demonstrate techniques and critique student work. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. (1 credit)

ART 317: Advanced Topics in Elementary Art
This course will provide elementary education majors with an understanding and an ability to use the elements of discipline-based art education in the classroom. Encompassing the four areas of Art Education (art criticism, art history, aesthetics and art production) the main emphasis of coursework will be to create a framework for rigorous and challenging study of art as it applies to the development of children in an elementary setting. (3 credits)

ART 325: North American Art History
Explores the history of the visual arts produced on the North American continent and covers the artistic expressions of Native Americans and the development of European colonial art to the Second World War. Prerequisites: ART 225. (3 credits)

ART 335: The Renaissance Tradition
Explores the historical development of the visual arts in Europe from the mid-14th century to the mid-17th century. Prerequisite: ART 225. (3 credits)

ART 345: Foundations of Modern Art
The development of modern concepts and approaches in the visual arts from the late 18th century up to and including Impressionism in the late 19th century. Prerequisites: ART 225 or 325 or 335. (3 credits)

ART 355: Early Modern Art
Explores the history of the visual arts during the late nineteenth century culminating with the surrealist movement before the Second World War. Prerequisite: ART 225 or 325 or 345. (3 credits)

ART 365: Art Since 1945
Explores the development of the visual arts in the late twentieth century. It will cover the social, cultural and stylistic movements from Abstract Expressionism to contemporary art. Prerequisites: ART 225 or 325 or 335, 345 or 355 or permission of instructor. (3 credits)

ART 405-414: Senior Studio
ART 405: Senior Studio Drawing
ART 406: Senior Studio Painting
ART 407: Senior Studio Photography
ART 408: Senior Studio Printmaking
ART 409: Senior Studio Metalsmithing
ART 410: Senior Studio Sculpture
ART 411: Senior Studio Fibers
ART 412: Senior Studio Ceramics
ART 413: Senior Studio Design

ART 414: Senior Studio Digital Media
Ten courses in studio work utilizing studio facilities to the accomplishment of the students’ senior level artistic objectives. Drawing (405), painting (406), photography (407), printmaking (408), metalsmithing (409), sculpture (410), fibers (411), ceramics (412), design (413), and digital media (414). Prerequisites: 9 6 credits of advanced studio. (3 credits may be repeated with the instructor’s permission for a maximum of 9 credits).

ART 420: Art History Seminar
A seminar for students qualified to do independent study and research in art history. Topics selected through consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites: ART 325, 335, 345, 355, 365.(3 credits)

ART 425-432: Senior Project
ART 425: Senior Project Drawing
ART 426: Senior Project Painting
ART 427: Senior Project Photography
ART 428: Senior Project Printmaking
ART 429: Senior Project Metalsmithing
ART 430: Senior Project Sculpture
ART 431: Senior Project Fibers
ART 432: Senior Project Ceramics
ART 433: Senior Project Design

ART 434: Senior Project Digital Media
Ten courses providing independent study in either drawing (425), painting (426), photography (427), printmaking (428), metalsmithing (429), sculpture (430), fibers (431), ceramics (432), digital media (434), culminating in a public exhibition demonstrating the students’ artistic stance. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ART 450: Internship
Professional experiences geared to student vocational goals. Working in galleries, museums or graphic design studios, working with professional artists in their studios and other job-related experiences. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits in studio art. (3,6,12 credits)

ART 475-484: Extended Studio
ART 475: Extended Studio Drawing
ART 476: Extended Studio Painting
ART 477: Extended Studio Photography
ART 478: Extended Studio Printmaking
ART 479: Extended Studio Metalsmithing
ART 480: Extended Studio Sculpture
ART 481: Extended Studio Fibers
ART 482: Extended Studio Ceramics

ART 484: Extended Studio Digital Media
Advanced work in one of nine studios, including drawing (475), painting (476), photography (477), printmaking (478), metalsmithing (479), sculpture (480), fibers (481), ceramics (482), or digital media (484). Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 credit)

ART 490: Independent Study
Offers the opportunities of advanced creative activity in a single area of concentration (painting, graphics, ceramics, art history, etc.) to be chosen by the student with the consent of the department. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, completion of lower level course offerings in chosen area of concentration, acceptance of project proposal by the department and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

BIOLOGY COURSES

BIOL 100: Introductory Biology Laboratory
This laboratory activity course is designed to introduce the non-biology major to science as a process. Basic biological concepts and principles are the focal points for the laboratory activities. The scientific process is used throughout the hands on exercises to facilitate the learning experience. (1 credit)

BIOL 101: General Biology
A principles course in biology, designed for non-biology majors, which emphasizes cellular structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, reproduction, and classic and modern concepts of ecology and evolution. (3 credits)

BIOL 102: Human Biology
This non-biology majors course considers the human as a whole organism, with emphasis on the interrelationships of organ systems, the relationship to the environment, and human origins and genetics. (3 credits)

BIOL 104: Principles of Biology
A laboratory and lecture course that emphasizes basic biological principles to prepare students for subsequent sequential courses required of biology majors. (4 credits)

BIOL 105: Environmental Biology
A non-biology majors course which provides an introduction to ecological principles and concepts with an examination of the biological basis of contemporary environmental problems. (3 credits)

BIOL 120: Practical Botany
Basic structures, functions, and uses of plants. This course, for the non-biology major, will stress many of the economic and practical aspects of plants. It will also offer historical insights concerning the impact plants have had on world exploration, colonization, etc. (3 credits)

BIOL 201: General Botany
Basic biochemical, morphological, and physiological aspects of plant biology as they relate to evolution. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (4 credits)

BIOL 207: Land Plants and Their Environment
This course for non-biology majors surveys the common plants native to Pennsylvania. Includes a lab. (3 credits)

BIOL 208: Introduction to Wildlife Management
For non-biology majors, this course covers basic ecological principles with emphasis on the taxonomy and life histories of vertebrate animals. Includes a lab. (3 credits)

BIOL 210: Medical Microbiology
The study of pathogenic microorganisms to include taxonomy, structure, biological activities, host defense mechanisms, disease transmission, and disease states. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 216. (3 credits)

BIOL 212: General Zoology
The anatomy, physiology, ecology, and economic importance of representative animals with emphasis on the understanding of development and the evolutionary blueprint of the animal kingdom. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (4 credits)

BIOL 213: Medical Immunology
A lecture and laboratory course for medical technology majors which emphasizes immunological principals of medical importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. (1 credit)

BIOL 214: Medical Parasitology
A lecture and laboratory course for medical technology majors which emphasizes the protozoans and metazoa of medical importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. (1 credit)

BIOL 215: Medical Mycology
A lecture and laboratory course for medical technology majors which emphasizes the fungi of medical importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. (1 credit)

BIOL 216-217: Anatomy and Physiology
A sequence of lecture and laboratory courses for non-biology majors which surveys the normal structure and function of the human body. It is recommended that 216 be taken prior to 217. Both courses include labs. (3 credits each)

BIOL 250: Genetics
An introductory course that covers transmission genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Examples in both plants and animals (including humans) are considered. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (4 credits)

BIOL 300: Social and Ethical Issues in Genetics
Advances in genetics have the potential to do much good, but they may also create difficult social and ethical issues that we are unprepared for. This course seeks to provide students of all majors with the necessary framework for arriving at their own conclusions about the proper role of genetic technology, for themselves, their families, and society at large. Prerequisite: Advanced standing and BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (3 credits)

BIOL 305: Aquatic Plants
This course deals with the identification and quantification of phytoplankton and vascular hydrophytes, with emphasis placed on the productivity of aquatic plants and their importance as indicator organisms. Includes a lab. (3 credits)

BIOL 306: Freshwater Biomonitoring
This course covers the identification and quantification of fish, zooplankton, and benthos organisms, with emphasis placed on the productivity of aquatic animals and their importance as indicator organisms. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 104 and CHEM 108. (3 credits)

BIOL 310: Plant Systematics
Evolutionary trends in floristic morphology are used to examine family relationships among the major groups of vascular plants. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 201. (3 credits)

BIOL 311: Entomology
Insects, including their taxonomy, structure, function, ecology, and economic importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 212. (3 credits)

BIOL 320: Ornithology
Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of birds. Two weekend field trips are required. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 212. (3 credits)

BIOL 325: Biometry
An introduction to statistical techniques and experimental design as applied to biological problems. Descriptive methods, tests of significance, linear regression, correlation, analysis of variance and covariance, and non-parametric techniques are included. Use of PC and/or mainframe computer is required. Includes a lab. (3 credits)

BIOL 330: Microbiology
A consideration of the structure, metabolism, growth, and genetics of microorganisms with emphasis placed on the bacteria and viruses. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 250 and CHEM 200 or 201. (3 credits)

BIOL 335: Cell Biology
Lecture and laboratory investigations related to cellular structure and function. Topics include consideration of extracellular matrix, cell surface, internalization, intracellular signaling and routing, cell-cell communication, renewal, and development. Prerequisites: BIOL 250 and CHEM 200 or 201. (3 credits)

BIOL 340: Vertebrate Anatomy
A comparative study of the adult structure of the organs and systems of representative vertebrates. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: BIOL 212. (3 credits)

BIOL 343: Embryology
Developmental processes of vertebrate embryology. A comparative study of gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, and embryonic adaptations. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 340 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

BIOL 345: Intro. to Biological Electron Microscopy
An introduction to the theoretical basis and practice of routine biological electron microscopy. Experiences in the preparation of specimens for transmission and scanning electron microscopy will be presented. The course presentation will involve a one-week workshop and two hours per week during the semester. Prerequisite: The successful completion (or the equivalent) of two years of basic science courses at the university level. (2 credits)

BIOL 350: Evolution
Stresses evolution as a process. Evidence of early theories, population genetics and ecology, modern synthetic theory, speciation, phylogeny, and the major features characteristic of organic evolution are included. Prerequisites: BIOL 201, 212, 250. (3 credits)

BIOL 357: Environmental Microbiology
The interactions of microorganisms with their environment and with other organisms in nutrient cycles and environmental bioremediation, and the effects of microbial activity on plants and animals. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or 104 or equivalent, CHEM 200 or 202. (4 credits)

BIOL 360: Field Botany
A field course covering the flora of western Pennsylvania. Students will be expected to identify in the field approximately 225 vascular plants. (3 credits)

BIOL 370: Molecular Biology
A lecture and laboratory study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and of the functions of living cells at the molecular level. Topics include macromolecular structures, gene expression and regulation, and manipulations of genetic material. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 250 and CHEM 201 or CHEM 202. (3 credits)

BIOL 371: Vertebrate Field Zoology
Taxonomy, life histories, and ecological relationships of representative vertebrates are stressed. Several field trips are required. (3 credits)

BIOL 401: Ecology
Emphasis is placed on the structure, composition, and dynamics of ecosystems. Lab work primarily consists of field studies. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 104, and CHEM 108 and junior standing. (3 credits)

BIOL 405: Animal Physiological Ecology
The adaptations of animals to deal with specialized environmental situations are studied at levels ranging from biochemical to organismal. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 104, 212, CHEM 107, 108. (4 credits)

BIOL 410: Animal Physiology
Basic animal physiological processes, including a synthesis that begins at the molecular level and moves to the more complex cellular and organismal levels. Includes a lab. Co-requisite: CHEM 201. (3 credits)

BIOL 430: Pathogenic Microbiology
This course examines the role of bacteria in disease processes with emphasis on host-pathogen interactions and mechanisms by which pathogenic bacteria cause disease. General topics to be discussed include pathogenesis, epidemiology, and characteristics of the major pathogenic bacteria, which allow them to produce a disease state in the host. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 330. (3 credits)

BIOL 450: Biology Internship
This course will permit the biology major to obtain credit for on-the-job experience in such areas as hospitals, greenhouses, nurseries, sewage plants, fish, and game commissions, park service, plant breeders, and seed producers, veterinary medicine, etc. (1-3 credits, repeatable up to 15)

BIOL 451: Plant Physiology
A lecture-laboratory study of the functional relationships of the plant body including such topics as nutrition, water relations, photosynthesis, photo-periodism, hormones, and growth processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and CHEM 201. (3 credits)

BIOL 465: Plant Anatomy
A macroscoic and microscopic laboratory study of vascular plants. Tissue and organ structure and development in a wide variety of plant groups are emphasized. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 201. (3 credits)

BIOL 470: Histology
Microscopic structure and arrangement of tissues in multicellular organisms. Prepared microscopic slides of representative animal organs are studied. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 212 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

BIOL 490: Independent Study
Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits, repeatable up to 6)

BIOL 492: Biology Seminar
For junior and senior biology majors. Each semester a different area of current research interest is chosen for study. (1 credit)

BIOL 498: Selected Topics
The in depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits)

CHEMISTRY COURSES

CHEM 104: Introductory Chemistry I
This course is the first course in a two-semester sequence for non-science majors which introduces the fundamental principles of Chemistry. Although this course serves as a prerequisite for the next course in the sequence (CHEM 106), it is also designed as a stand-alone course. This allows students to take either this course alone or the two-semester sequence and still obtain a basic understanding of chemical principles. The principles of chemistry are developed and illustrated through selective application. Note: This course is not a substitution for CHEM 107 and students cannot receive credit for CHEM 104 and CHEM 107. Also note that this course does not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 108. (3 credits)

CHEM 106: Introductory Chemistry II
This is the second course in a two-semester sequence of an introductory chemistry course for non-science majors. The curse will build on the principles presented in CHEM 104 which is a prerequisite for this course and will focus on the areas of organic and biochemistry. As with CHEM 104, this course will concentrate on the basic principles of chemistry and illustrate them through selected applications. Prerequisite: CHEM 104. (3 credits)

CHEM 107: General Chemistry I
Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, electronic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding. Stoichiometry is emphasized. Prerequisites: ACSD 110 and co-requisites math 120, or 125, or 225. (3 credits)

CHEM 108: General Chemistry II
Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and complex ion), electro-chemistry, and the transition elements. Prerequisite: CHEM 107. (3 credits)

CHEM 110: Contemporary Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany Chemistry 103 providing basic chemistry and environmentally related experiences. One two-hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite: CHEM 104 (1 credit)

CHEM 111: General Chemistry I Lab
A laboratory to accompany CHEM 107. Laboratory experiments are designed to develop basic laboratory skills and illustrate concepts. Co-requisite: CHEM 107. (1 credit)

CHEM 112: General Chemistry II Lab
A laboratory to accompany CHEM 108. Laboratory experiments illustrate the concepts of General Chemistry II. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, Co-requisite: CHEM 108. (1 credit)

CHEM 113: Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 103 providing basic chemistry and health-related experiences. One two-hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite: CHEM 104. (1 credit)

CHEM 200: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
A one semester introductory course that covers the most commonly encountered properties of the major families of organic compounds. The course is designed for students pursuing a B.S. in environmental science. Not equivalent to CHEM 201. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112. (3 credits).

CHEM 201-202: Organic Chemistry I and II
Modern theories relating molecular structure to chemical reactivity are stressed. Elucidation of molecular structure by infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy is also covered. Prerequisites: (1) For CHEM 201: CHEM 108, 112; (2) For CHEM 202: CHEM 201. (3 credits)

CHEM 211-212: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II
A laboratory course in which students employ the synthetic techniques and analytical procedures of organic chemistry. Prerequisites: (1) For CHEM 211: CHEM 108 and 112, and Co-requisite: concurrent registration in CHEM 201 or completion of CHEM 201 or (2) For CHEM 212: CHEM 211 and concurrent registration in CHEM 202 or completion of CHEM 202. (1 credit each course)

CHEM 240: Industrial Hygiene
Requirements to preserve worker health and safety will be surveyed. Prerequisites: CHEM 107, 108, and 200. (3 credits)

CHEM 270: Industrial Chemistry
A study of industries with emphasis on economic, technical, and possible ecological factors affecting process design. Includes on-site lectures and discussions of various industries in the area. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112. (3 credits)

Phys/CHEM 301: Physical Chemistry I
Thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112, PHYS 212 or 213, and MATH 230. (3 credits)

CHEM 302: Physical Chemistry II
Quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112, PHYS 211, 212 or 213 and MATH 231. (3 credits)

CHEM 321: Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Principles from Thermodynamic principles will be employed in the laboratory for determining and relating physical properties such as viscosity, surface tension, boiling and freezing points to the identity, and composition of chemical substances. Co-requisite: CHEM/PHYS 301. (1 credit)

CHEM 322: Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Applied principles from Physical Chemistry II lecture will be used for interpreting results from experiments involving kinetics, equilibria, and spectrophotometric data. Concurrent registration: CHEM 302. (1 credit)

CHEM 335: Biochemistry
Investigates the basic theme of intermediary metabolism. A background for this study is gained through study of the chemistry of cellular constituents. (3 credits)

CHEM 336: Biochemistry Laboratory
A laboratory course in which the student uses techniques employed in biochemical investigations. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and Co-requisite: CHEM 335. (1 credit)

CHEM 340: Air Quality Assessment
A study of the quality of the air environment. Air quality assessment and potential problems will be examined both in lecture discussions and in laboratory or field situations. (Includes ambient air testing.) Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 108 and 112. (4 credits)

CHEM 350: Analytical Chemistry
Topics include gravimetric and volumetric analysis of chemical systems. Special emphasis is given to titrimetric methods based on acid-base, complexation, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 108, 112. (3 credits)

CHEM 351: Analytical Chemistry Lab
Students develop practical skills employed in the quantitative analysis of chemical systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 108, 112 and Co-requisite: CHEM 350. (1 credit)

CHEM 370: Water Quality Assessment
Water quality assessment and water quality problems will be examined both in lecture discussions and in laboratory or field situations. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 108 and 112. (4 credits)

CHEM 425: Instrumental Analysis
A lecture course to introduce the student to the theory, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and power of contemporary chemical instrumentation, including computational methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 108, MATH 225, PHYS 211. Offered in alternate years. (3 credits)

CHEM 426: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
A three hour per week laboratory accompanying CHEM 425. Instru-mentation and computing technology will be applied to quantitative problems of chemistry. Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in CHEM 425 and knowledge of a computer language. (1 credit)

CHEM 430: Industrial Pollution Control Engineering
Economic and technical problems will be discussed as related to the abatement of harmful discharges from industrial sources. Systems analysis will be employed in the examination of engineering solutions in the physical or chemical treatment of discharge. Three hours of lecture per week or a field trip. Prerequisites: CHEM 108 and 112. (3 credits)

CHEM 442: Inorganic Chemistry
A lecture course covering atomic structure, bonding, and properties of inorganic compounds. Coordination chemistry and other topics of current research interest are covered. Co-requisite: CHEM 302. Offered in alternate years. (3 credits)

CHEM 450: Chemistry Internship
Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies. Prerequisite: 16 credits (minimum) in chemistry and Junior or Senior standing. (Credits earned will be counted as free electives and will not be counted toward the chemistry major.)

CHEM 460: Polymer Chemistry
A one semester introductory course that covers the synthesis, kinetics, properties, and applications of polymers. Prerequisites: CHEM 202 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

CHEM 475: Advanced Organic Synthesis
A one semester course that includes an advanced organic chemistry synthesis laboratory. The lecture part covers modern synthetically useful reactions and their applications. The intensive laboratory offers the students an introduction to organic synthesis research, including the use of modern reagents and instruments. Students will become acquainted with techniques of preparation, purification and spectroscopic identifications of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 202 and 212. (5 credits)

CHEM 490: Independent Study
Independent research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

CHEM 491: Chemistry Seminar
For junior chemistry majors. On-line searches of the chemical literature lead to oral presentations and written reports in a selected area of research. (1 credit)

CHEM 496: Research
Offers a student the opportunity to carry out chemical research in the laboratory, employing all departmental facilities, and the experience of writing a thesis under the direction of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: permission of the chairperson. (1-3 credits)

CHEM 498: Selected Topics
The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits)

CHINESE COURSES

CHIN 101,102,103: Chinese Language and Culture I, II, III
These courses will provide an introduction to the Mandarin language. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent for CHIN 102; CHIN 102 or equivalent for CHIN 103. (3 credits each)

CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese I
Prerequisite: CHIN 103 or equivalent. (3 credits)

CHIN 306: Survey of Chinese Civilization and Culture
A study of the important aspects of China’s culture, including its geography, history, social and political values, arts, sciences, literature, religion, and ideology. Course is taught in English and open to all interested persons. (3 credits)

COMMUNICATION COURSES

COMM 110: Communication Concepts
An overview of basic theories concerning the communication process. Recom-mended as a basis for major study in the area. (3 credits)

COMM 112: Message and Content Design
This introductory course involves the student in the study of message and content design. The student will be acquainted with the different stages in the development of communication projects and the elements. (3 credits)

COMM 115: Visual Literacy
A cornerstone course that involves the study of visual forms of communication with an emphasis on image-based media (newspaper, magazine, film, television, photography, informational graphics, interactive multimedia, digital games and web-based technologies). Topics include visual interpretation, visual manipulation, visual conventions, the role of visual media and cultural processes and aesthetic appreciation. (3 credits)

COMM 200: Public Speaking
Theory and practice of developing and presenting oral messages in a variety of communication contexts. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the communication process and to demonstrate proficiency in speechmaking. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or equivalent and sophomore standing. (3 credits)

COMM 201: Digital Imaging
This course exposes students to the use and manipulation of electronically generated images through hands-on experience with digital cameras and scanners. Market specific imaging software is used to further enhance and manipulate imagery. Course topics include visual aesthetics, composition, image layering, photo-retouching, spatial relationships, compression techniques, digital painting, editing, color adjustment, filtering, image capture and file formatting. Prerequisite: COMM/ART 115. (3 credits)

COMM 215: Small Group Communication
Communication problems and processes in small groups. Topics include role and nature of the small group, communication structure, problem-solving techniques, and leadership. (3 credits)

COMM 217: Intercultural Communication
This course is designed to create a greater understanding of communication patterns and breakdowns which occur as members of one culture group interact with those of another culture group. This course will also foster an increased awareness of particular skills and knowledge that can foster more effective intercultural communication. (3 credits)

COMM 231: Introduction to Public Relations
This course seeks to introduce public relations students to the history, role, context of public relations, and the process through which public relations professionals establish and maintain lines of communication between an organization and its publics. As such, the course examines the nature of public opinion, methods of audience analysis, message design, and engages in skill development relevant to the professional practice of the public relations. (3 credits)

COMM 232: Publication Production
This course will be concerned with the nonverbal aspects of print communi-cation, i.e., areas by which the communication process can be enhanced by the use of pictures, charts, graphs, white space, type faces and sizes, etc. It seeks to make students aware of the fact that print communication does not involve only words. (3 credits)

COMM 242: News Writing
Basic course in journalistic news structuring techniques and straight news writing. Students write news stories and conduct news interviews. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or exemption (3 credits)

COMM 247: Photojournalism
Photojournalism upholds the professional standards specific to newspaper photography and the recording of news events visually. Students are required to shoot assignments according to print standards on deadline. The course includes issues related to the specialization of shooting sports, spot news, features and special essays. Photographic processing and printing skills are also covered as part of the course content. (3 credits)

COMM 254: Video Production
An introduction to video production as communication media. Emphasis on the processes and technologies of single-camera production, including: (1) operation of audio and video recording equipment, (2) development of techniques for composition, lighting, scriptwriting, storyboarding, directing, and editing.
(3 credits)

COMM 258: Interactive Multimedia I
Emphasis on the emergence of contemporary, evolving technologies that use a variety of devices and techniques to marry images, graphics, text, voice, and music and enhance their effect with interactivity between user and the system. Prerequisites: Any computer science course. (3 credits)

COMM 262: Broadcast Announcing
This skill course is intended to develop a mastery of voice techniques used in broadcasting. The course focuses on analytical and vocal techniques associated with on-air announcing for radio and television. Topics include voice analysis, pronunciation and articulation, broadcasting equipment and announcing for commercials, music, sports and news. (3 credits)

COMM 310: Communication Research Methods
An introduction to the principles, procedures, and tools of research used in the analysis of the communication situation, including consideration of research design and statistical analysis and the identification, control, and measurement of communication variables. Prerequisite: COMM 110. This course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for all upper division communication courses for majors. (3 credits)

*COMM 312: Argumentation
A study of argumentation as a decision making process. Course focuses on theories of argument, the roles of advocates and opponents, the nature of argument building, evidence, and reasoning and argument in various contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 200. (3 credits)

*COMM 314: Dyadic and Group Communication Processes
This is a theory-based course examining the process of communication in dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed upon (1) influences upon communication processes and resulting behavior and content and (2) the development of skills and skill assessment in both settings. Prerequisite: COMM 215. (3 credits)

*COMM 315: Organizational Communication
A study of the communication behavior of persons in organizations. Considers the nature of organizations, communication structures in organizations, and the development of communication training in organizations. (3 credits)

COMM 318: Professional Presentation
Principles and applications of communi-cation techniques and media for presentations and processes common to professional settings. Prerequisites: Senior standing, CPSC 110 or equivalent experience and familiarity with PC’s and software recommended. (3 credits)

*COMM 332: Case Studies in Public Relations and Integrated Communications
This advanced course seeks to develop critical thinking skills through the examination of audience-centered case studies. Students examine how professionals in public relations and integrated communications develop objectives that translate into communication campaigns, illustrating theoretical applications in real-life situations. The development of analytical skills and ethical guidelines in communications practice is emphasized. Prerequisite: COMM231. (3 credits)

COMM 333: Public Relations Writing
Course seeks to further develop the writing skills of public relations majors. Course assignments focus on expanding students’ ability to make critical decisions regarding the process of gathering necessary information, identifying objectives, and creating appropriate messages for specific target audiences. Prerequisites: COMM 231 and 256. (3 credits)

COMM 334: Publication Production II
The course continues to expose students to the in-depth study of electronic publication issues, it specifically deals with design and layout issues related to newspapers, annual reports and other multiple-page publications. The course covers issues related to prepares, separations, advanced topography and paper selection. Prerequisite: COMM 232. (3 credits)

*COMM 342: Sports Journalism
Discussion of ethics and responsible sports journalism, sports information and public relations interview techniques, broadcast sports journalism. Guest lecturers in sports information, public relations, and broadcast journalism may speak on relevant topics. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits)

*COMM 343: Feature Journalism
Course will focus on writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines. (3 credits)

*COMM 344: The Editorial Function: Copy
Methods and practices of copy editing that are applicable to newspapers, magazines, and technical publications. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits)

COMM 346: Investigative Reporting
Application of advanced news writing, reporting and newsgathering techniques to produce in-depth, explanatory news stories on important public affairs issues. Prerequisite: COMM 242. Also recommended COMM 245. (3 credits)

COMM 348: Advanced Reporting
Instruction in writing the news story, discussions of reportorial ethics and techniques, and in-field coverage of news events, feature stories and speeches. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits)

COMM 350: Editing for Video
This course provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of videotape editing. Special attention is given to expanding skill sets associated with A/B Roll and Digital Non-linear editing. Continued use of camera, lighting and sound techniques set the stage for an in-depth study of skills associated with program completion. Prerequisite: COMM 254. (3 credits)

COMM 353: Media Project Management
This course is intended to develop student mastery of the emerging environment of digital information. The course focuses on data management, budgetary issues, strategy development, team dynamics, organizational behavior, time man-agement and legal issues. (3 credits)

*COMM 354: Television News and Studio Production
The course covers the process and techniques of multi-camera video production. Students gain experience in studio and control room operation and production roles. Students are introduced to television news reporting. The course trains students to write news stories and integrate news packages produced in the field for presentation in a multi-camera studio news broadcast. Students learn the style and format of broadcast news writing. Prerequisite: COMM 242 and 254. (3 credits)

*COMM 355: Television News and Field Production
An advanced course in the processes and techniques of single-camera field production and editing. Students will report, videotape, write, and edit packages for television news. During the course of the semester, students are assigned to cover a variety of news stories including spot news, political news, business news, sports news and light features. Prerequisites: COMM 242 and 254. (3 credits)

COMM 357: Digital Audio Production
This course is intended to develop student mastery of audio production techniques. The course focuses on theoretical and technical issues related to studio audio production including a review of analog recording and editing. The course examines professional standards of signal processing, multi-track mixing, layering, synchronization, and digital editing techniques. Students are required to review current writings specific to professional practices in addition to the hands-on experience of producing audio programs in various formats. (3 credits)

COMM 359: Interactive Multimedia II
This course provides students the ability to move beyond the traditional models of information distribution using image, sound, motion and text. The course introduces the fundamentals of communicating through digital interfaces with an audience. Topics include digital imaging, creating effective interactive projects, models of information structure, analysis of design problems and distribution models. Theories of communication, learning, human-centered design and project evaluation are discussed. Prerequisites: COMM 201, 254, 258. (3 credits)

*COMM 360: Corporate Media
The application of adult training theories, communication theories, and production skills in the planning, design, and implementation of media in the corporate and institutional setting, with emphasis on media management and the use of media in training and development. Prerequisites: advanced standing, COMM 110, 232, 254, or consent of instructor. (3 credits)

COMM 362: Mass Media and Society
An introduction to the mass media that includes an examination of the historical development, current structure, and functions of the traditional and emerging media. The course will also explore the economic, legal, and ethical issues facing the media and introduce the interaction of the media and society, culture, and the individual. (3 credits)

COMM 363: New-Media Journalism
An examination of new-media forms and the effects of new digital media on media industries and the practice of journalism. The course will examine the differences between traditional and new media journalism in theory and in practice and explore online writing techniques and the principles of computer-assisted reporting. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits)

COMM 393: Junior Seminar
The seminar is designed to assist students in conducting a self-assessment while exploring the corporate culture of the communication field. The student will develop a portfolio, attend job seminars, establish a credential file, conduct mock and actual interviews, participate in an on-site mentoring/shadow program and make a public presentation of their portfolio. Prerequisite: Junior standing, COMM 293 or approval of instructor. (1 credits)

*COMM 410: Communication Law
Discussion of topics related to the field of mass communication (freedom of the press, libel, invasion of privacy, copyright, obscenity, regulations, ethics, and responsibility of the communicator and the agency). Prerequisites: Senior standing and a major or minor in communication. (3 credits)

*COMM 412: Speech, Language & Human Experience
Study of verbal and nonverbal communicative behavior in terms of the form-function relationship, the relation-ship of communication to culture and situation, and communication as a mode cognition. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits)

*COMM 413: Communication Theory
A study of the significant theories of human communication that help to explain and predict the role of communication in determining the social, cultural, and political behavior of the community. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits)

*COMM 415: Persuasion
This course will familiarize students with the processes of persuasion, the relationship of persuasion to other forms of human communication, methods for studying persuasion, the theories of persuasion and ethical concerns about persuasion. The perspectives and tools developed in this course should enable the student to develop effective message strategies in work and personal situations. Prerequisites: COMM 110 and 200. (3 credits)

COMM 422: History of Journalism
Tracing the history of American journalism from its early English European heritage to modern times. Emphasis on people, organization, and media that have helped establish the press as an American institution. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits)

*COMM 431: Public Relations and Integrated Communications Campaigns
Course gives students a thorough experience in conducting public relations and integrated communications campaigns and preparing communication materials. Working in teams, students prepare and conduct the research, planning, implementation and evaluation of an actual campaign for a client. Prerequisite: COMM 332,333. Also recommend COMM 232 and/or 254. (3 credits)

*COMM 441: Issues in Journalism
Study of contemporary controversies and problems in journalism. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. (3 credits)

COMM 449: Communication Projects
This course provides students an opportunity to investigate, in-depth, approved topics in communication research or applied communication. Prerequisites: Comm. 310, Permission of the instructor, successful completion of one 300 level communication course in the proposed area of study. (3 credits)

*COMM 450: Internship
Supervised placement or research in selected private or public agencies. Prerequisite: Junior Status, 18 credits in the major, 2.500 QPA in major, 2.000 QPA overall. (3 to 12 credits)

*COMM 455: History of Broadcasting
Survey of the history and development of radio and television broadcasting in the United States. (3 credits)

*COMM 458: Media Criticism
A critical examination of film, television, and radio. The course focuses on the formation and application of standards for appraising media and their messages. Prerequisite: COMM 251. (3 credits)

*COMM 459: Issues in Communication Technologies
An exploration of current and emerging communication technologies including their development and regulation, as well as the social, individual and ethical impact of these technologies. (3 credits)

COMM 460: Interactive Multimedia III
This capstone course moves students into interactive learning development using online or computer-mediated distribution models. This course exposes students to learning applications used by corporate training developers, instructional designers and user-defined content developers. The course continues to build on the use of images, sound, animation, motion and text, but progressively enhances content development by adding interactive learning through user-defined interfaces. The course comprises projects that accent the role of in-house communicators and instructional designers. Prerequisite: COMM 359. (3 credits)

*COMM 480: The Communication Age
Presentation and discussion of the influences, trends, and issues that permeate the evolution toward a “Communication Age.” Major issues and influences are examined, including significant technological developments and solutions that have been applied to communication needs and opportunities. Discussion addresses marketplace forces; humanistic, social, personal, and ethical issues; and the impact on organizations, workplace, home, education, government, and international functions. Major attention is given to the role of the impact on the individual amidst these far-reaching changes. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. (3 credits)

*COMM 490: Independent Study
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (3 credits)

COMM 493: Senior Seminar
The seminar is designed to assist students in conducting a self-assessment while exploring the corporate culture of the communication field. The student will further develop a portfolio, attend job seminars, conduct mock and actual interviews, participate in an on-site mentoring/shadow program and make a public presentation of their portfolio. Prerequisite: Senior standing, COMM 393 or approval of instructor. (1 credits)

*COMM 498: Selected Topics
The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (3 credits)

* COMM 310 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for all majors.

COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

CPSC 100: Introduction to Slippery Rock University Computing Environment
A one credit course to introduce students to the computing environment at Slippery Rock University. Topics covered will include the PC and mainframe environments, accessing information services, ethics of the computing era, and the future of computing at Slippery Rock University. (1 credit)

CPSC 110: Computer Concepts
A computer literacy course stressing the use of application software on personal computers. It covers a survey of computers and their impact on society and the use of word processing software. Other application software is also covered, such as spreadsheets and database software, but the particular applications examined may vary from section to section. (3 credits)

CPSC 130: Introduction to Programming and Information Systems
An introductory course devoted to programming and to a description of hardware and software concepts. Programming concepts covered include top-down program development using pseudocode, algebraic notation, standard control structures, and arrays in an appropriate programming language. Other topics include binary represen-tation, storage, and general architecture and functioning of a computer system. Prerequisite: ASSD 110. (3 credits)

CPSC 140: Introduction to Programming Principles
Techniques are stressed that enable systematic development of clear, correct programs. Other topics include data types, algebraic notation, standard control structures, functions; input/output, arrays, and program testing and debugging. Prerequisite: ASSD 110. (3 credits)

CPSC 150: Advanced Programming Principles
This course places its emphasis on data and their role in software development. Such a study relies on a two-step approach to data abstraction. In the first step, data must be viewed as abstract objects. These objects are selected and specified so as to be useful in the solution of programming projects. In the second step, the abstract objects are translated into program data structures. An extensive examination of data structures provides the student many opportunities to explore the issues of implementing data abstractions. Prerequisite: CPSC 140 or permission of the instructor. (4 credits)

CPSC 207: System Software and Architecture for End Users
This course introduces the student to prevalent operating systems and the hardware and networking of those systems. User level commands in the current PC operating system and the Unix operating system for managing files, system utilities, and task management are introduced. The architecture of the PC and how it relates to the OS is discussed conceptually and physically examined. The hardware and software required for inter-connecting systems is discussed. (3 credits)

CPSC 210: Productivity Software
An in-depth, practical study of existing productivity software packages that focuses primarily on decision-support systems for microcomputers. Projects will involve the use of intermediate and advanced features of various software packages, as well as the use of several packages in finding computer-based solutions to information storage and retrieval problems. Prerequisite: Micro-computer proficiency. (3 credits)

CPSC 212: Computers in Education
A survey of ways computers are used in education, with emphasis on both secondary and elementary education. Practical work in computer-aided instruction is provided. Prerequisite: Progress in an Education program. (3 credits)

CPSC 217: Structured and Dynamic Web Programming
This course is designed to cover the features of popular programming languages specifically for creating web pages. Mouse rollovers, browser detects, pop-up windows that launch when a web page loads or in response to specific actions, and form data-checking are just a few of the most popular uses of web programming languages that will be discussed. Programming will be done in a representative programming language. Prerequisites: CPSC 130 and 140. (3 credits)

CPSC 236: Selected Computer Languages
A selected prevalent computer language(s) other than those taught regularly in other Computer Science courses will be studied and used for programming from an advanced point of view. Topics will include data structure, control structures, data control, modularization and other features of the language. Special applications, if any, of the language will be studied. The student is expected to have programming expertise in at least one other language. For different languages, this course may be repeated for credit toward graduation, but not toward a computer science major or minor. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits)

CPSC 300: Challenges of Computer Technology
An in-depth study of the critical issues related to the computerization of society. Ethical, legal, and moral issues raised by the evolution of computer technology will be discussed. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits)

CPSC 305: Introduction to Expert Systems
An overview of the purpose, structure, and applications of expert systems. Topics covered will include expert systems technology, knowledge engineering, applications of expert systems, expert systems development, and the future of expert systems. Prerequisites: CPSC 110 or microcomputer proficiency and advanced standing. (3 credits)

CPSC 317: Scripting Languages
This course emphasizes programming using scripting languages for the purpose of collecting and manipulating system information by system administrators and managers. Programming concepts such as data types and control structures will be discussed as well as operating system commands. A variety of languages and utilities will be discussed such as the Borne shell, Purl, awk, and the Common Gateway Interface. The student is expected to have programming experience and knowledge of the Unix and Windows environments. Prerequisite: CPSC 127, 217. (3 credits)

CPSC 323: Data Base Systems
Database Systems is a study of relational database concepts as applied to comprehensive information systems. These concepts include data design; modeling; normalization; the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) to define, manipulate and test the database; programmatic access to a database; and practical issues faced by database developers. Prerequisites: CPSC 130, or 140, or 210. (3 credits)

CPSC 327: Administration and Security
Students will learn administration techniques for at least two popular computer operating systems, with special attention to system security. Techniques for managing networking, remote printing, storage allocation, account management, and backup will be discussed. Common techniques for breaching system security, and methods of defense against such attacks, will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CPSC 317. (3 credits)

CPSC 343: File Processing
A practical study of information storage and retrieval using computer data files. Fundamental file structures and organization are emphasized and exemplified through a programming language. Advanced file structures and organizations are discussed. Prerequisite: CPSC 140. (3 credits)

CPSC 358: Simulation
Models of real-life phenomena are programmed with a current simulation language. These are run and adjusted for accurate prediction and explanation. Other simulation languages are surveyed, and needed statistical background is reviewed. Prerequisites: CPSC 140 or 180 and a statistics course. (3 credits)

CPSC 370: Assembly Language and Machine Organization
Computer instruction sets, organization, and elementary architectural features are studied and used via programming in assembly language. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits)

CPSC 374: Algorithms and Data Structures
This course establishes a foundation for the systematic study of algorithms and data structures. The integration of these two concepts into a single organizational structure emphasizes that algorithms and data structures are inseparably inter-twined. This course builds and elaborates on the concepts introduced in CPSC 140 and 150. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits)

CPSC 376: Programming Languages
Programming languages are studied from the view of users. Features of common computer languages are surveyed along with developments in newer languages. The goal is deeper understanding of computer languages. Topics include compilation, interpretation, data types, data structures, binding, scope, control mechanisms, conversions, storage management, reliability, portability, modularity, documentation, implemen-tation methods, and language extensibility. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits)

CPSC 378: Theory of Computation
Both the classical and the contemporary theories of computation will be discussed in this course. The topics covered include the theory of automata and formal languages, computability by Turing machines and recursive functions, uncomputability, and proof of correctness of code. Prerequisites: CPSC 150 and MATH 131. (3 credits)
CPSC 413: Systems Analysis
A course in computer-based information systems. Course content includes: foundations of information science, techniques for system development, information architectures, and resource allocations. Case studies are discussed and utilized as class projects. Prerequisite: CPSC 220. (3 credits)

CPSC 423: Computer Networks
This is an introduction to computer networks and data communications. Course content includes: the layered model; transmission and multiplexing; data link protocols; packet, point-to-point, and satellite transmission; local area networks; security and privacy. Examples of some well-known networks will be studied. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits)

CPSC 427: Interface Design
This Information Technology majors’ course uses graphical user interface design concepts to introduce interface design possibilities. This senior-level course requires students to produce an intricate interface that utilizes systems design, information management, systems administration and security, and programming concepts from lower-level courses. This course is intended as a capstone course that introduces human user interface theory and practice. Prerequisites: CPSC 327 and 413. (3 credits)

CPSC 443: Software Project Management
An introduction to project management in the information systems, or IT development, area. Provides an understanding of the purpose, methods and benefits of process management by exposing the student to the concepts, practices, processes, tools and techniques used in process management for software development. Prerequisite: CPSC 323 and 343

CPSC 450: Internship
Professional work experience performed as an intern at selected agencies supervised both by the agency and by the Computer Science Department. Prerequisites: Computer science or information systems major with junior or senior standing, 2.750 QPA overall, 3.000 major QPA, and application to the department one semester prior to the term in which the internship is to be undertaken. (3-12 credits, where 1 credit is 40 work hours)

CPSC 456: Introduction to Computer Graphics
This course introduces the basics of interactive computer graphics including software and hardware requirements for computer graphics systems, graphics data structures, algorithms and programming languages, raster and random display devices, and graphics applications. Students will work with dedicated graphics computers in completing laboratory exercises and course projects. Prerequisite: CPSC 374 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

CPSC 464: Principles of Concurrent Programming and Operating Systems
An introduction to operating systems with emphasis on fundamental principles. These include store management, processor management, file systems, and input/output. Laboratory exercises are assigned using a language that supports concurrency. Distributed and “real time” illustrations are used, as well as standard operating system illustrations. Prerequisites: CPSC 370, 374, 376, and 378. (3 credits)

CPSC 466: Compiler Design and Implementation
This is an introduction to language translation. Topics include specification of languages and its relation to automata, lexical analysis, finite state machines, context free languages, LL and LR parsing methods, syntax directed translation, error recovery, code generation, and portability. Prerequisites: CPSC 370, 374, 376, and 378. (3 credits)

CPSC 474: Computer Architecture
Architectural features of computer systems are studied. Central processors, storage systems, various forms of parallelism, microcode, and system performance are included as central topics. Hardware support for vector operations, program-ming languages, concurrency, and distributed processing are included, along with salient architectural features of concurrent integrated processors. Prerequisite: CPSC 370. (3 credits)

CPSC 476: Artificial Intelligence
A survey of artificial intelligence topics including heuristic programming, search techniques, knowledge representation, expert systems, vision and speech in automators, pattern recognition, and robotics. Prerequisites: CPSC 374. (3 credits)

CPSC 478: Analysis of Algorithms
An advanced study of algorithms and data structures. Analysis of algorithms, space and time complexity, and the NP classes will be considered. Significant illustrative individual or group programming projects are required. Examples may be drawn from heuristic programming, enci-pherment, natural language processing, object code generation, combinatorial analysis, graphics, robotics, relational databases, or other algorithmic issues of current importance. Prerequisite: CPSC 374 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

CPSC 488: Software Engineering
The course is the study of software engineering principles and design. The course will emphasize requirement analysis, design, testing, debugging and implementation of a semester long project. Students will work in groups for the project to be implemented. There will be multiple phases for the design and implementation of the project. The project will be implemented using a standard programming environment. Prerequisite: CPSC 374 (3 credits)

CPSC 490: Independent Study
Supervised study in a special interest area. Prerequisites: Two computer science courses selected from 370 or above, permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

CPSC 498: Selected Topics
The in-depth examination of a specific topic. For different topics, this course may be repeated for required elective credits toward a computer science major or minor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1-3 credits)

COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSES

CEDP 201: Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
Interpersonal behavior in small groups, with attention to group structure, individual factors, communication, and techniques. Treatment of leadership, group pressures, the effect of the group on personality, and group aims. (3 credits)

CEDP 248: Human Development and Education
A study of the various stages of physical, intellectual, and emotional development, from pre-school age through adolescence, with reference to the effects upon the learning and educational process. (3 credits)

CEDP 249: Child Development
A study of the various stages of development from conception to adolescence. Attention is directed to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the child. (3 credits)

CEDP 250: Adolescent Psychology
A study of the physical, mental and emotional development during the changes from childhood and the influence on attitudes and behavior of the age group in relation to the theories. Psychological principles are applied to the problems of family, community and school adjustment, as well as to the development of the persons. (3 credits)

CEDP 315: Group Facilitation and Counseling
Basic techniques of facilitation of counseling, human relations, and decision-making groups, designed for students preparing for careers in human services, business, industry, and public administration. Prerequisite: CEDP 301 also CEDP 310 is recommended. (3 credits)

CEDP 342: Educational Psychology
Application of psychological learning theories to the educational process. (3 credits)

CEDP 395: Undergraduate Workshops
Special topics of interest to undergraduates and selected community members. (Variable credit)

CEDP 490: Independent Study
A program of independent work con-ducted by a student who has demonstrated academic proficiency. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, advisor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

DANCE COURSES

DANC 100: Introduction to Dance
This course will include a comprehensive overview of dance as an art form, entertainment, and social activity. A broad historic overview of dance will be presented, as well as information on the role of the dancer, choreographer, and audience. Specific dance genres such as ballet, modern, jazz, and world dance will also be the focus of this course. (3 credits)

DANC 101: Wellness for Dancers
This course will cover conditioning, relaxation, and injury prevention techniques specific to the needs of dancers. Students will be assessed in all areas to determine strengths and deficiencies, and programs will be developed to allow each student to work on their individual assessments. Pilates-based conditioning and Bartenieff Fundamentals will also be included. (1 credit)

DANC 105: Dance Fundamentals
Students will explore the elements of dance through creative activities and have movement experiences in the dance genres of folk, square and social dance. Students will gain an understanding of dance as an academic discipline, as well as the importance of dance as an art form, entertainment, and life-long social/recreational activity. (1 credit)

DANC 112: Tap Dance I
Various techniques, styles, and tap dance steps will be explored in this course. A historical overview of tap dance and its development as an American art form (with African and European connections) will be presented and discussed. Combinations of steps and dance compositions, both student and instructor created, will be learned and performed. Previous tap dance experience is beneficial, but not required. (1 credit)

DANC 120: Modern Dance I
This beginning level class sets the foundation for all modern dance experiences, introducing the student to the concept of proper alignment; the ability to demonstrate and synthesize corrections and comments; the basic movements of modern dance (including the correct vocabulary and technique); a knowledge and understanding of the elements of dance-space, time and energy; an understanding of performance and performing; and an understanding of dance as an art form. (1 credit)

DANC 121: Ballet I
The beginning student will develop a basic understanding of ballet terminology and technique and develop artistry through performance. (1 credit)

DANC 122: Jazz Dance I
Jazz I focuses on establishing a basic foundation in jazz with emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and the unique stylistic components of Jazz. (1 credit)

DANC 199: LMA/Performance Techniques
This course is designed to build on the performance principles learned in Composition I and technique classes. The student will deepen their awareness of the techniques of performance through exploring Laban Movement Analysis and investigating the elements of performance. (1 credit)

DANC 200: Dance Composition
This course will be an introduction to the elements of dance (space, time, and energy) and to the practice, theory, and art of dance composition. Experiences in solo and ensemble compositions will focus on improvisation, and lead to understanding content, aesthetics, creating, structuring, and ultimately choreography. (3 credits)

DANC 216: Principles of Dance Production
This course provides knowledge and practical experience in the many aspects of dance production and performance. Areas of study will include: auditions, theories and techniques of rehearsals, lighting, make-up and costuming for dance, audio and video recording procedures, and the technical requirements for dance production and performance. (3 credits)

DANC 220: Modern Dance II
This second level class is a furthering and continuation of setting the foundation established in Modern I, providing students with the information and the tools needed to extend technique, skills and performance quality. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 221: Ballet II
This course will develop technique and artistry, and will include barre and center exercises of increased complexity and difficulty. The student will develop precision in executing movements and develop the facility to learn movements quickly. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 222: Jazz Dance II
This intermediate level class is a furthering and continuation of setting the foundation in jazz dance. This second level jazz technique course is designed to refine and enhance the student’s performance skills, technique, and stylistic approaches to jazz dance leading to proficiency in jazz technique. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 223: Introduction to Creative Dance
This course is the foundation course for the student who desires to develop personal skills in teaching methods of creative dance. The teaching and learning process as it applies to children’s dance and creative movement will be explored. (1 credit)

DANC 224: Improvisation
This course provides the student opportunities to explore the processes of discovering, creating and performing movement spontaneously. (2 credits)

DANC 271: Dance Technology
This course will introduce the student to three software packages for Macintosh with specific creative applications to dance as an art form. Software includes computer choreography (Life Forms), digital video recording and editing (Adobe Premiere), and interactive authoring (Authorware). (3 credits)

DANC 300: Dance Composition II
This second level of dance composition will include creating choreography based on specific forms of movement and music, emotion oriented and movement oriented dances, dances utilizing props and sets, and site-specific dance. Prerequisite: DANC 100 (3 credits)

DANC 318: Dance History I: Primitive to the Nineteenth Century
This course examines the historical and philosophical aspects of dance as an art form and as a social and cultural medium from primitive times through the nineteenth century. The focus in on approaches, styles, and contributions of leading dance artists of the historical eras. (3 credits)

DANC 320: Modern Dance III
This third level requires the student with an established foundation in modern dance to extend their knowledge and acquire additional understanding of technical material and performance quality. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 321: Ballet III
Exercises learned in levels I and II increase in speed, complexity and duration in level III. New movements and their terminology will be introduced. Emphasis is also placed on the development and improvement of the student’s performance qualities. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 322: Jazz III
This advanced level class requires the student with a proficient level in jazz dance to extend their knowledge and acquire additional understanding of technical material and performance quality. Emphasis will be placed on the attainment of artistic qualities essential for the performance of jazz dance repertory. Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 323: Teaching of Dance
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of sound dance teaching. Information on critical thinking, teaching and learning styles, imagery, diversity, and assessment will be explored. Students’ abilities and strengths as teachers will be assessed and evaluated throughout the semester. This course must be taken with Field Experience, DANC 150, which allows the students to have practical teaching experiences. Prerequisite: DANC 223 and Co-requisite DANC 350. (3 credits)

DANC 324: Music for Dance
This course is designed to provide students with information regarding music for dance performance, production, and accompaniment. (3 credits)

DANC 326: Dance Kinesiology
This course includes the study of human movement specific to dance, with emphasis on the anatomical principles and the laws of physics as they apply to dance technique and performance. The course includes structural and neuromuscular analyses including individual analysis of alignment, muscular imbalances, body types, conditioning needs and movement behavior. (3 credits)

DANC 350: Field Experience
Field Experience provides the opportunity for students to teach in private studios, recreation centers and/or the public/private school systems. To be taken concurrently with DANC 323. Prerequisite: DANC 223 and Co-requisite: DANC 323. (1 credit)

DANC 399: Repertory
This course provides students with an in-depth experience in an aspect of dance, i.e., repertory, rehearsal and performance, or pointe work. Course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1 credit)

DANC 400: Dance Composition III
This third-level of dance composition will allow the student to work with a faculty member on a one-to-one basis, and choreograph full length dances (solo and group). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (3 credits)

DANC 419: Dance History II: Twentieth Century
This course examines dance in the 20th century, including ballet, jazz, modern and world dance genres. The aesthetics and philosophies of leading dance artists will be explored. (3 credits)

DANC 420: Modern Dance IV
This fourth level of modern dance is for the student who demonstrates a strong technical foundation, and accurately performs dance movements and combinations consistently. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 421: Ballet IV
In this advanced course, the student will review the content of levels I-III and will learn advanced-level movement and terminology. The focus of the course will be on technique and artistic presentation. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 422: Jazz IV
This fourth level technique course is designed to enhance the student’s development of performance skills, technique, and styles of jazz dance. Emphasis will be placed on the attainment of artistic qualities essential for the performance of jazz dance repertory at a pre-professional level. Course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 425: Senior Synthesis
Advanced level research, writing and discussions will lead to the development, production, and presentation of the student’s senior project (to be determined by the student and faculty). Philosophical aspects of dance, aesthetics, and dance as an art form will be the basis of this course. Practical experiences in resume and grant writing, graduate school applications, interviews, and career planning will be covered. Prerequisite: All dance major core courses, demonstrated technical proficiency and senior standing. Prerequisites: DANC 100, 101, 199, 200, 216, 223, 224, 300, 318, 323, 324, 326, 350, 419, 420, 498, Level III proficiency in Ballet and Jazz. (3 credits)

DANC 426: Modern Dance V
This fifth level modern dance course is for students who can demonstrate total integration of technique and performance, including a sensitivity to aesthetic concepts. Students will focus on the following: a continual refinement and advancement in the level and knowledge of technique, quality of performance, and aesthetic concepts; a clear understanding of dance as a profession and demonstrated professionalism and maturity. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 427: Ballet V
This advanced-level course is designed to augment a modern dancer’s performance skills through ballet technique. Emphasis will be on new movements, their terminology, and practice of the techniques. Artistic development and movement execution will receive extensive attention, as well as refinement of line and style. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 428: Modern Dance VI
This sixth level modern dance course is for the student who can execute technique and performance at an advanced level and knows, understands, and can demonstrate dance theory and concepts. This course is for the dancer who is at the pre-professional level. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 429: Ballet VI
This course focuses on a pre-professional level of advanced ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on refinement of technique, performance quality, and preparation for professional dance. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits)

DANC 498: Selected Topics: World Dance
This course is an in-depth examination of a world dance genre, including but not limited to: Butoh, Classical Indian Dance, African Dance, Hula, Flamenco, Hip-hop or Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits).

ECONOMICS COURSES

ECON 105: Economics of Social Issues
As an introductory course, it is intended to provide an understanding of how our economic system works. It examines the forces that determine what, how much and who obtains the outputs of the economy, and explains the issues behind current economic problems. A framework of building blocks from micro, macro, and international economics is developed to enable students to comprehend the differences among alternative solutions and to understand the implications of policy issues constantly confronting a mixed dynamic economy. (3 credits)

ECON 201: Principles of Macroeconomics
Definition of economics; concepts and institutions; demand, supply and the price system; national income; employment and fiscal policy; monetary policy; economic stability and growth. (3 credits)

ECON 202: Principles of Microeconomics
Economics of the firm; resource allocation; price and output deter-mination; market structure; current economic problems; international economics. (3 credits)

ECON 211: Real Estate Finance
The study of nature and scope of real estate, factors affecting demand and supply, property rights, title, deeds and title closing, sources of financing, real estate valuation, taxes, leveraged buy-outs, and real estate investment decision. (3 credits)

ECON 219: Business Statistics
Probability and statistics in a business environment encompassing descriptive statistics, probability theory, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisites: Algebraic proficiency and microcomputer proficiency. Cross-linked as MGMT 219. (3 credits)

ECON 301: Macroeconomic Analysis
Determination of national income and employment. National income accounts as measures of aggregate economic behavior. Analysis of income stability, unemployment, inflation and growth. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits)

ECON 302: Microeconomic Analysis
Intermediate price theory including theories of demand, supply, production, resource allocation, market structure, general equilibrium and risk analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits)

ECON 304: Money and Banking
Emphasis is upon monetary policy, how it is implemented, the theories on which it is based, and the implication of this policy on our economy. Prerequisite: ECON 201. (3 credits)

ECON 306: Comparative Economic Systems
Analysis of resource allocation within capitalist, socialist, communist and fascist systems. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits)

ECON 307: Urban Economics
Analysis of the economic functions and problems of modern urban areas including theoretical and practical proposed solutions. Prerequisites: ECON/FIN 201 and 202 (3 credits)

ECON 312: Critical Choices in Health Care Policy
This course analyzes the health care sector. It presents reasons for the growth in health care expenses, assesses how and why they are likely to grow, and details policy options that confront health care administrators, consumers, employers, and government officials. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits)

ECON 315: Environmental Economics
Economic causes and effects of pollution. Evaluation of costs, benefits and risks of alternative solutions to the problem of damage and destruction of the envi-ronment. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits)

ECON 316: Evolution of Economic Thought
This course provides a look at economics from an historical perspective. Original works of many early economists will be examined. Ideal for anyone interested in how our economic system has developed. Prerequisite: ECON 201. (3 credits)

ECON 317: Managerial Economics
Covers the application of microeconomics to managerial decision making. Major topics include: Demand estimation, cost minimization, pricing, and production decisions, and planning under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Prerequisites: ECON/FIN 201 and MATH 120 or above. (3 credts)

ECON 318: Intermediate Statistical Analysis
Statistical analysis encompassing multiple regression and correlation, ANOVA (simple and multivariate), goodness of fit, statistical decision analysis, and advanced forecasting techniques. Prerequisites: ECON 219 or MGMT 219, or per-mission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ECON 360: Labor Economics
An investigation of labor markets and the effect of institutional forces on employment, wage determination, stability, and the availability of labor. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits)

ECON 402: Public Finance
Nature, incidence and economic effects of taxation; government spending; public debt management; fiscal administration. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits)

ECON 405: Industrial Organization
Examines the reasons for different market structures and how the structure influences the strategies of firms and their profits. Particular attention is paid to the role of advertising and product differentiation in a firm’s attempt to create or sustain economic profits. The course stresses the conditions in which government regulation of an industry is warranted plus highlights obstacles to effective regulations. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits)

ECON 407: International Economics
Alternative exchange rate systems, commercial trade policies, balance of payments, adjustment mechanisms and the role of international financial organizations. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits)

ECON 408: Development Economics
Study of the growth process including institutional problems, political, cultural and technological problems, development theories, planning and programming. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits)

ECON 412: Economics Seminar
Application of advanced economic theory for problem solving and research. Topic selection will vary with instructor. Prerequisites: ECON 301, 302, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

ECON 415: Trade Flow Analysis
Brings to bear the principles of comparative advantage, the factors proportions theorem, and the regional theory of world trades on the analysis of trade flows and economic growth. (3 credits)

ECON 490: Independent Study
In-depth reading and/or research in an area of particular interest to the student, with the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisites: 12 hours of major courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES

NOTE: Admission to and retention in the teacher education program are prerequisites for teacher education coursework. Minimum overall QPA, professional conduct standards, and major QPA prerequisites also apply; these are specified in the Teacher Education Policy Manual. Details are available in the departmental office or from the student’s advisor.

ELEC 281: Cultural Awareness in the Elementary Classroom
Candidates will be introduced to the theory and practice of cultural and diversity issues for success in today’s elementary classrooms. They will study the impact of culture on education and become familiar with effective strategies for culturally relevant teaching through reflective inquiry and field-based educational experiences. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing; Co-requisite: ELEC 288. (3 credits)

ELEC 288: Children’s Literature
This course introduces candidates to the values of children’s literature and the wide range of genre available for enhancing the development and learning of children. Course content includes identifying and selecting outstanding literature for literacy content, children’s needs and interests, multicultural perspectives, and curriculum enrichment. A field component includes the opportunity for candidates to implement strategies for the creative presentation of literature and the stimulation of creative responses by school-aged children. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing; Co-requisite: ELEC 281. (3 credits)

ELEC 301: Math/Science Teaching Lab
Provides students with a myriad of opportunities to: identify and develop basic teaching skills, design and implement math and science lessons for peers and school-aged children, and reflect/analyze lessons in light of science and math education research findings. Throughout the course, candidates will have the opportunity to actually experience classroom teaching when possible. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education; ELEC 281, 288; Co-requisites: ELEC 342, 362. (1 Credit)

ELEC 303: Literature in Early Childhood Education
This course presents an overview of the value of children’s literature in early childhood education, the range of genre appropriate for this age group, and effective strategies for providing rich literary experiences for young children which cultivate a love of books and reading. (3 credits)

ELEC 308: Folk Literature and Storytelling
Combines a study of traditional literature with practice in the best methods of presenting it orally. Oral presentations include a preschool story hour, folk tale, and myth or literary fairy tale. The course also emphasizes the importance of puppetry in education and recreation. (3 credits)

ELEC 312: Young Adult Literature
Surveys literature for adolescents and young people and is intended to cultivate book appreciation, improve book knowledge, and provide curriculum enrichment in intermediate, junior and senior high school libraries. Includes a study of selection aids, book talks and
a study of current non-print materials. (3 credits)

ELEC 320: Elementary Field Experience
Candidates enroll as part of the Professional Block in Elementary Education. This course involves an in-depth teaching experience in an elementary classroom in which opportunities are provided for the application of content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and the assessment of children’s learning. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Junior Block in elementary education. Co-requisites: ELEC 332, 352, 372; Grading: P/NC. (3 credit)

ELEC 324: Methods for Teaching English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
A course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher at any level with the methodology used to teach English to native speakers of other languages and to acquaint students with the specialized procedures used when teaching in bilingual classrooms (any two languages) on any level. Prerequisite: One year of college language study or placement in 201. (3 credits)

ELEC 325: Current Approaches to Elementary Education Foreign Language Teaching
This course will offer instructional methods appropriate to foreign language instruction in the elementary classroom. (3 credits)

ELEC 331: Emerging Literacy
This course is a methods class, which provides a framework for understanding how to facilitate the development of young children’s literacy. It includes a study of language development and its relationship to literacy; developmental reading and writing process; and an understanding of home, school, and societal environments that promote literacy in preschool through primary grades. (3 credits)

ELEC 332: The Teaching of Elementary Reading
Candidates will be introduced, through theory and practice, to a variety of strategies for teaching elementary reading. Candidates will become aware of ways to assess reading progress and ways to support children as they develop as readers. Candidates will also become familiar with materials used in the classroom to support literacy. Prerequisites: ELEC 301, 342, 362; Co-requisites: ELEC 320, 352, 372. (3 credits)

ELEC 342: The Teaching of Elementary Mathematics
The various processes and operations needed to effectively teach mathematics in the elementary school are carefully analyzed. Candidates recognize and can address the mathematical concepts and the potential misconceptions and misunderstandings of these concepts by school-aged children. Prerequisite: MATH 210 or equivalent. Co-requisites: ELEC 301, 362. (3 credits)

ELEC 352: The Teaching of Language Arts
Candidates will be introduced, through theory and practice, to a variety of strategies for teaching elementary language arts. They will become familiar with the six components of language arts: reading, writing, speaking, listening, visually representing, and viewing. Candidates will learn strategies for teaching these components and integrating them into the classroom curriculum. Candidates will also become familiar with assessment tools for language arts. Prerequisites: ELEC 301, 342, 362; Co-requisites: ELEC 320, 332, 372. (3 credits)

ELEC 362: The Teaching of Elementary Science
Candidates will learn numerous strategies which engage students in the science inquiry process by connecting scientific understanding and contemporary teaching and assessment practices. Locating and adapting appropriate activity-based science lessons in an important component of this course. Prerequisites: Two science courses, one with related laboratory. Co-requisites: ELEC 301, 342. (3 credits)

ELEC 371: Social/Cultural Studies in Early Childhood Education
This course is a multi-dimensional methods course which integrates background knowledge from the social sciences, natural sciences, and the humanities and fine arts. It focuses on an experiential approach to facilitating young children’s growth and development, with an emphasis on human relationships. A multi-cultural perspective is fostered. Prerequisite: ELEC 396 (3 credits)

ELEC 372: The Teaching of Elementary Social Studies
Candidates in this course will explore the social studies curriculum, including its organization; analyze methods of teaching, objectives, and materials: and discuss evaluation/assessment techniques. Study focuses on best practice classroom applications and the relationship between instruction and student learning outcome. Field experiences included. Prerequisites: ELEC 301, 342, 362; Co-requisites: ELEC 320, 332, 352. (3 credits)

ELEC 382: Methods and Materials for Diagnostic and Remedial Reading
Study of recent research in the field of reading to acquaint students with problems and needs common to incompetent readers and with the most successful materials and techniques for dealing with such problems. Demon-strations and practice in testing, planning, and directing remedial reading programs with groups and individual students. Prerequisite: ELEC 332. (3 credits)

ELEC 385: Creativity in Elementary School
An interdisciplinary approach to child-centered teaching through creative instructional materials, drama, music, and a variety of art media. (1-3 credits)

ELEC 390: Experimental Course
This course varies with program.

ELEC 394: Discipline and Classroom Management in the Elementary School
A course emphasizing preventive, interventive, and diagnostic techniques for effective management and control in a classroom. Consideration is also given to classroom atmosphere, parent-teacher conferences, roles of support personnel, etc. (3 credits)

ELEC 396: Early Childhood Education I
Research, history, philosophy, current trends and observations with emphasis on the nature and nurture of the young child from birth through third grade. (3 credits)

ELEC 397: Early Childhood Education II
Curriculum, materials, audio-visual and other aids and their implementation in various early childhood learning situations with full articulation of such programs with the primary grades. Prerequisite: ELEC 396. (3 credits)

ELEC 398: Modern Primary Programs
A survey of philosophy, techniques and methodology used in educating children through continuous progress in an ungraded primary school. (3 credits)

ELEC 399: Administration of Child Care Programs
Students are introduced in a practical manner to the procedures required to organize, license, and administer a child care program (including preschool and elementary aged children). This course involves a field experience of 5 hours. Prerequisite: ELEC 396 (3 credits)

ELEC 424: Practicum in Early Childhood
This field-based course provides students with the opportunity to study and practice teaching in a preschool setting. As an early field experience, students are not expected to demonstrate the same competence as a student teacher. Prerequisites: ELEC 303 or 331 and 396. (1 credit)

ELEC 455: Student Teaching – Elementary Education
Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight-week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require-ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits)

ELEC 456: Student Teaching – Early Child
Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight-week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require-ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits)

ELEC 490: Independent Study
A program of independent work conducted by a student who has demonstrated academic proficiency, with prior approval of the student’s advisor and departmental chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

ELEC 497: Assessment in Early Childhood
This course is an overview of the role of assessment at the preschool and primary grade levels as integral to curriculum and instructional decision-making. Content will focus on informal assessment measures recommended for early childhood classroom teachers. A field experience gives students the opportunity to apply a variety of assessment measures with young children. Prerequisites: ELEC 396 and either ELEC 332 or ELEC 331. (3 credits)

ELEC 498: Selected Topics
Experimental courses covering topics supplementary to teaching in the elementary school may be offered on an irregular basis with this course designation. (1-3 credits)