AT 321 Administrative Management Three hours

Study of the administrative tasks performed in an office. Practice of duties usually performed by administrative office workers. Topics include word processing, transmittal services, records management, financial and legal assistance. Fall semester.

Introduction to administrative medical secretary’s career. Defines tasks that a medical secretary performs, describes various work environments, and introduces medical ethics and medical law as they apply to the medical secretary. Medical terminology is introduced. Spring semester.

Study of business communication, writing various types of business letters, memos, and reports. Practicing listening skills, exploring nonverbal communication, writing resumes and application letters. Interviewing for employment, conducting meetings, and giving oral presentations. Fall and spring semesters.

Study of electronic, micrographic, and paper information resources of an organization, including the systems used to classify, sort, retrieve, protect, and preserve records. Planning systems that control the creation of information, store and retrieve information, and dispose of inactive information. Spring semester.

A special course offered on demand to business students. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topics differ each semester. No more than six hours total from AT 480 may be counted toward a major or a minor. Consent of instructor. Offered on demand.

This course involves a parallel or cooperative work assignment in an office supervised and coordinated by a faculty member. Periodic seminars and assignments related to the job are required. Six hours maximum enrollment. Fall, spring, or summer semesters.

Senior research projects for students with a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and 2.80 in Administrative Technology. Open to students with a major, minor, or emphasis in Administrative Technology. A term paper will result from this project. Second enrollment possible with maximum of six hours credit. Consent of AT instructor prior to registration. Offered on demand.

Instruction for beginning drawing with practice in drawing, perspective, shading, form and composition, in the classroom and on location. Students prepare a folio of their work for end-of-semester exhibit. Six hours studio class per week.

A survey of ancient art to art of the present, with emphasis on art principles and how they are related to everyday life.

Problems in two-dimensional design and the use of art techniques, collections of problems presented at the end of the semester. Six hours studio class per week.

Continuation of Drawing I. Field trips and outside sketching involving figure drawing, portrait drawing, and color drawing. Collected problems are made into a folio with selected drawings placed on exhibit at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: ART 101, ART 120. Six hours studio class per week.

Oil painting and painting techniques, color mixing, picture making and color/value relationships. Painting from still life. Exhibit at end of semester. Prerequisites: ART 101; ART 120. Six hours studio class per week.

An introduction in pottery techniques including pinch, coil, slab and the use of the potter’s wheel, preparation of glazes, the use of the electric kiln and techniques of glazing. A collection of selected projects are to be presented at the end of the semester. Six hours studio class per week.

Continuation of Elements of Design. A development of the principles of art with emphasis on three-dimensional concepts and individual creativity. The three-dimensional design study includes modeling, carving, and space organization. A collection of problem solutions presented at end of semester. Prerequisite: ART 120. Six hours studio class per week.

Three-dimensional form in clay, plaster, wire, and mixed-media sculpture, including figure and animal work. A portfolio of projects is to be presented at end of semester. Prerequisites: ART 120; ART 221. Six hours studio class per week.

Elementary silversmith techniques starting from flat silver and bezel. Exhibit at end of semester (non-credit participation encouraged). This class will be offered in the evenings. Prerequisites: ART 120; ART 221. Six hours studio class per week.

An introduction to the technical aspects of school play production with instruction in design, plans, and construction of sets for a play. (This course will be coordinated with Drama 300 and may count toward a minor in Drama.) Prerequisite: ART 120. Six hours studio class per week.

Continuation of Drawing II. Emphasis on original work and making of preliminary drawings for other techniques of art, as well as drawings for reproduction. Prerequisite: ART 202. Six hours studio class per week.

A survey of world art from the prehistoric era through the Gothic art of Europe. Lectures, supplemented by slides, videos, and teaching aids. A short research paper, projects related to period of study and a field trip are part of the course. Prerequisite: sophomore level.

A survey of the history of art from the Renaissance through contemporary trends. Lectures, supplemented by slides, films, reproductions of paintings, and teaching aids. A field trip to a museum will be encouraged. Prerequisite: sophomore level.

Continuation of Painting I with problems in painting people and landscapes using acrylic paints. Exhibit at end of semester. Prerequisite: ART 101; ART 214 or demonstrated equivalent ability. Six hours studio class per week.

Continuation of Ceramics I. Introduction to production ware, wheel-thrown or fabricated, and advanced glazing techniques with emphasis on either ceramic sets or glaze calculations. A collection of selected projects is to be presented at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: ART 215. Six hours studio class per week.

Introduction to picture taking. Darkroom practice and development of film and prints in black and white process. Field trips with emphasis on composition, lighting, exposure, and care of equipment. (The use of a 35mm camera using interchangeable lens and manual settings or manual mode is required). Six hours studio class per week. Prerequisite: junior level.

Advanced visual problems in principles of two-dimensional pictorial composition using current graphic design media. Outside reading supplements required. Collection of problem solutions presented at end of semester. Prerequisites: ART 101; ART 120. Six hours studio class per week.

The design and construction of built-up sculptural assemblies in choice of clay, wood, plastic, metal or any combination. A portfolio of projects is to be presented at end of semester. Prerequisites: ART 222; ART 221. Six hours studio class per week.

This course will enable the student to apply methods of teaching art, attitudes and manipulation of materials, essential to classroom activities in the primary through fifth grades. Emphasis is placed on the developmental stages of art and how these are affected by the intellectual, physical, perceptual, aesthetic, creative, emotional, and social growth of a child. Field and clinical observation hours re-enforce the concepts. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.

Continuation of Jewelry Design I. Advanced problems in the design and making of jewelry with instruction in preparation for fabrication. Prerequisite: ART 233. Six hours studio class per week.

Introduction to fine art printing and printing processes in intaglio, relief, serigraphy, and planographic methods. Exhibit at end of semester. Prerequisites: ART 101; ART 120. Six hours studio class per week.

Techniques of transparent water color painting, color mixing, and the painting of landscapes. Class demonstrations and field trips included. A portfolio of selected paintings is to be presented at end of semester. Prerequisite: ART 101 and ART 120. Six hours studio class per week.

An intensive study of the development of art from the Impressionists to post-modern styles of the twentieth century. Lectures will be supplemented by slides, films, and reproductions of paintings. A field trip to a museum will be encouraged. Prerequisite: ART 311.

A survey of ethnographic art history from India, Africa, China, Japan, the Americas, and the Islamic World. Lectures supplemented by slides, videos, teaching aids, and one planned museum field trip.

Advanced painting in oil or acrylic paint with emphasis on creativity and the development of a personal style. Exhibit at end of semester. Prerequisite: ART 314. Six hours studio class per week.

Instruction in principles of digital design used for advertising design utilizing various software programs. Prerequisites: ART 101; ART 120. Materials approximately $50 required. Six hours studio class per week. Offered on demand.

Continuation of Digital Graphics I. Digital art design of advanced principles for use in the workplace for advertising, magazines, newspapers, brochures, animation, utilizing software programs, digital camera, scanner and other recently developed technology for visual design. Prerequisite: ART 421.

Arts and crafts for teaching in middle and secondary schools, adult education or rehabilitation programs, with instruction in organization of teaching facilities and acquisition of materials. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, ART 330. Three hours lecture, three hours studio class per week.

Special studies in advanced work in an art field, chosen by the student with the instructor’s approval. Independent work with frequent consultations between instructor and student. Exhibit at end of semester. Two hours credit for four hours work per week or three hours credit for six hours work per week. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Continuation of ART 335. Specialized techniques including aquatint, lithography, serigraphy, and relief including printing multiple colors. Prerequisite: ART 335. Six hours studio class per week.

Similar to Studio Problems I. Continuing previous problems or investigating another phase of Art Techniques. Exhibit at end of semester. Two hours credit for four hours work per week or three hours credit for six hours work per week. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

A continuation of Watercolor I, with emphasis on advanced compositions and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 350. Six hours studio class per week.

Students are placed with cooperating firms for on-the-job training in an area of Art selected and approved by the art faculty. Written reports to be submitted by the firm and the student to the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and field supervisor. Credit commensurate with time worked and experience; the course is repeatable up to 12 semester hours.

A retrospective of works from each studio course. Required of all seniors, with an art area or an art major. Prerequisite: senior level.

Independent, individual study, and research in a designated period of Art History. Limited to students majoring or minoring in Art. Enrollees should be able to travel to historical sites, museums, or libraries if necessary. Prerequisites: ART 310; ART 311; and ART 410.

An examination of man’s relationship to the environment with an emphasis on current environmental problems. This is a general education course and does not count toward a major or minor in biology.

A supplement to BIO 103 for students in the K-5 education program. One 150-minute laboratory per week.

An examination of basic biological principles and concepts including a survey of the five kingdoms. This course is a general education course and does not count toward a major or minor in biology.

A supplement to BIO 110 for students in the K-4 education program. One 150-minute laboratory per week.

A foundation course for biology majors and minors. This course will introduce the student to basic biological concepts including biochemistry, metabolism, respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, ecology, and evolution. Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week.

A systematic survey of the structure and function of animals. Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 200 with a C or better, or consent of instructor.

A study of the structure, development, physiology, and classification of plants. Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 200 with a C or better, or consent of instructor.

This course is designed to accommodate transfer students who need a separate laboratory course in anatomy and physiology, botany, zoology or microbiology.

This course is designed to accommodate transfer students and other students with special circumstances who need a 200/300 level biology course without the associated laboratory.

Similar in content to BIO 103 with special emphasis on a selected region of the U.S. A two-week field trip is included.BIO 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Four hours

An introduction to the structure and function of the human body including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. If a professional or graduate school requires anatomy and physiology, four hours can be counted on a biology major or minor; however, to receive four hours of credit, the student must complete the sequence, I and II. Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week. BIO 110 or CHE 101 recommended.
BIO 222 Anatomy and Physiology II Four hours

A continuation of BIO 221 that covers the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIO 221 or consent of instructor.

A study of the ecology, morphology, and evolution of ancient life forms. Prerequisite: BIO 201 or BIO 202.

An examination of human relationship to and impact on the environment with an emphasis on current environmental problems. This course is designed for students in the environment science minor and does not count toward a biology major or minor.

A survey of the nutrients required for proper growth and maintenance of the body. This course is cross-referenced with HE 310 and does not count toward a major or minor in biology.

A study of flowering plant classification and of the local flora. Includes two 100-minute laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BIO 202.

A study of the form, function and importance of micro-organisms with an emphasis on bacteria. Includes two 100-minute laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BIO 200, CHE 111, and CHE 112.

A study of microorganisms and their relation to health and disease for nursing students (three-hour lecture; two-hour lab) Credit does not apply to a major or minor in biology.  Prerequisites:  Must be officially enrolled in the nursing program and have completed BIO 221 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 222 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II.

An introductory survey of the insects and related arthropods. Includes anatomy, classification, ecology, and identification of representative insects. Includes one 100-minute laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 201.

An examination of basic principles governing the structure and the function of ecological systems and the distribution and abundance of organisms. Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 200.

A field trip of variable duration (1-2 weeks) to selected regions of the U.S. preceded by supportive lectures that examine the biology of the region to be visited. Prerequisite: consent of instructor(s).

An introductory study of the patterns of inheritance with an emphasis on the structure and function of the hereditary material. Prerequisite: BIO 200, CHE 111, CHE 112.

An introduction to the study of medical language related to the human body. Prerequisites: BIO 201/BIO 202, BIO 221 and 222 recommended.

An examination of the phylogeny and ontogeny of the vertebrates. Phylogenetic relationships are examined by comparison of the anatomy and development of selected vertebrates. Includes two 100-minute laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BIO 201 or equivalent.

An introduction to birds including general biology, form and function, behavior, systematics, and ecology. Laboratory and field techniques for the identification of major bird features and the local avifauna will be stressed. Course includes a laboratory equivalent to one 50-minute session per week. Prerequisites: BIO 201.

A study of fish including structure, function, systematics, evolution, behavior, ecology, and conservation. Freshwater fish of the Green River drainage will be emphasized. One 150-minute laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 201.

A special course offered on demand to advanced biology students. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topics differ. Consent of instructor is required. Possible special topics include aquatic biology, human genetics, medical microbiology, natural history of the vertebrates, ornithology, stream ecology, parasitology, and marine biology.

A study of the basic concepts of structure and function at the cellular, subcellular, and molecular levels of organization. Prerequisite: BIO 200, CHE 111, CHE 112.

Study of the structure, function, and ecology of freshwater ecosystems, with special emphasis on lake and stream ecosystems. One 150-minute lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 201.

A study of the function and control mechanisms of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems of animals. One 50-minute laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 201, CHE 111, and CHE 112.

An analysis of current issues and topics in conservation biology. Prerequisite: BIO 341.

An overview of instructional methods and materials for teaching science in middle and secondary schools. This course is required for students in these science education programs. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

Biochemistry is the study of major biologically important classes of compounds and their relation to metabolic processes in living organisms. Prerequisites: CHE 341; BIO 201; BIO 202 recommended.

Student conducted literature survey or creative project with the guidance of a faculty sponsor. The topic, methods and number of credit hours are determined in consultation with the sponsoring faculty. Results are presented orally in a public seminar and in a comprehensive written report. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of faculty sponsor.

Student conducted independent research with the guidance of a faculty sponsor. The topic of research, the research methods, and the number of credit hours are determined in consultation with the sponsoring faculty. Results are presented orally in a public seminar and in a comprehensive written report. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of faculty sponsor, six hours maximum.

A survey of the business disciplines, including management, marketing, finance, data processing, accounting, economics, and business legal environment. Recommended for students without previous business coursework. Does not apply toward BA major or BA minor. Fall and spring semesters.

This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of healthcare organizations and the delivery of health services in the United States. Trends and issues will be explored through consideration of ethical and legal principles and cultural and social concepts.

Introduction to the "marketing concept," including product, price, promotion, and distribution. Prerequisite: ECO 222. Fall semester.

Marketing management, strategic planning, and application of the marketing mix. Prerequisite: BA 301. Spring semester.