NOTE: Certain courses and programs require the use and/or handling of hazardous materials or equipment. Students are expected to follow all safety instructions and to take the required safety precautions including, but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) during the course or program to prevent incidences of injury to self or other students.
Art History
ART 3870 - Native American Art
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ART 1910 with C or better or permission of instructor. Survey of the arts of indigenous cultures of North America.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1910 with C or better or permission of instructor. Survey of pre-Columbian arts of Mesoamerica from the Olmec to the Mexica.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1910 with C or better or permission of instructor. Survey of the pre-Columbian arts of Peru from the Chavin to the Inca.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. A survey of the art of Latin America from the period of Independence (1821) to the present, focusing on architecture, sculpture, and painting from Mexico through South America. Impact of these cultural expressions on Hispanic/Chicano/Latino arts of the United States.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Examination of the visual arts of the Italian Renaissance (c. 1300-1600 CE).
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1910, ART 1920, ART 1930, and ART 3940 with C or better; Art History majors only. Practical visual resources management course for students in a professional setting. Theory, standards, techniques, and management of digital and analog image collections in academic or not-for-profit settings.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1910, ART 1920, and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Considers the historical and philosophical foundations of art history as a modern discipline as well as the various interpretive methods used by art historians.
1 credit hourPrerequisites: ART 1910, ART 1920, and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Ethical and professional practices of the art history field. Surveys career options available to art history majors; acquaints students with job preparation and graduate school applications; investigates the ethics of collecting, scholarships, conservation, and the art market.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary investigation of the forces which have conditioned the composition, production, and consumption of the Western book from antiquity to the present. Emphasis on such transitional phases as the replacement of the roll by the codex in the fourth century and the fifteenth-century advent of printed books which replaced handwritten ones.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Survey of American painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Colonial period to the Armory Show (1913).
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ART 1910 with C or better or permission of instructor. Survey of visual art from the African continent and an examination of selected artists of the African diaspora. Discussion of ancient through contemporary artistic production, with focus upon nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. An art historical survey of African American culture and visual arts, beginning with eighteenth century expressions in painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts, but focusing on the twentieth century expressions.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of the instructor. Surveys the history of two-dimensional design in Europe and North America, focusing mainly on the role of visual culture in modern society and on the influence of fine art, architecture, advertising, and the professionalism of the field on modern and contemporary design.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Examines visual arts of the nineteenth century from Europe, the United States, Africa, or the Americas. Topics will vary according to areas of expertise of the professor.
ART 4905 - Survey of Women Artists: Renaissance to Modern
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Painting and sculpture produced by women artists from Europe and the Americas during the period from the Renaissance (1400) to the Modern era (1945).
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Western visual art movements and issues in American painting and sculpture in the twentieth century.
Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of instructor. Content varies. When offered, particular topics addressed are indicated by the course title in the class schedule. Depending on the nature of the material to be covered, prerequisites may be imposed by the instructor. Can be repeated for up to 9 hours.
1 to 3 credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Independent investigations into art history under the guidance of a member of the art history faculty. Topic(s) of investigation must be agreed upon by both student and faculty prior to registration. May not be repeated.
Prerequisite: Permission of department. An intensive research and writing project under the direct guidance of a supervising art history faculty member.
3 credit hoursCorequisite: ASTR 1031. A general introduction to astronomy through an overview of planets, stars, systems of stars, and the overall structure of the universe. Topics will be discussed by answering questions such as “How do you weigh stars?” and “Will the universe die?” TBR Common Course: ASTR 1030
1 credit hourCorequisite: ASTR 1030. Introduction to observational astronomy through laboratory exercises and outdoor observing activities. Topics include telescopes, the analysis of starlight, and observations of stars and planets. TBR Common Course: ASTR 1032
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: MATH 1710. Comprehensive study of the solar system including models of solar and planetary formation. Analysis of the chemical makeup and physical nature of the Sun, planets, moons, and comets using mathematics and the scientific method. Focus on planetary interiors, surfaces, atmospheres, solar-planetary interactions, and solar system evolution. Discussion of spacecraft missions, future solar system exploration, and possibilities of extraterrestrial life.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: MATH 1710. A comprehensive study of stellar, galactic, and cosmological astronomy. Analyzes the basic theories of stellar and galactic formation and evolution using mathematics and the scientific method. Includes the cataclysmic topics of supernovae, neutron stars, pulsars, and black holes as well as the nature of galaxies including the Milky Way galaxy, active galaxies and quasars, and the formation and evolution of our universe, the big bang theory, and the possibility of other life in the universe.
1 to 4 credit hoursPrerequisite: PHYS 2021 or PHYS 2120 and approval of department chair. Individualized intensive study of a specific topic in astronomy or astrophysics not normally covered in the standard undergraduate physics and astronomy curriculum. Arrangements must be made with an approved faculty member prior to registration.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: PHYS 2021 or PHYS 2120 and MATH 1910. Modern astronomical knowledge and techniques using classical and modern physical principles. Possible topics include star formation, black holes and neutron stars, galaxy structure and evolution, formation of planetary systems, and large-scale structure of the universe.
or consent of instructor. Principles and techniques of astronomical data acquisition and reduction. Possible research topics involve photometry, spectroscopy, astronomical applications of electronic detectors, and computer modeling.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: PHYS 3100 and PHYS 3150 or approval of department chair. In-depth, organized study of a contemporary topic of interest not normally covered in the undergraduate physics and astronomy curriculum. Possible topics include planetary geology, radio astronomy, stellar atmospheres or interiors, space physics, pulsating stars, dark matter and energy, galactic evolution, and general relativity and cosmology.
2 credit hoursPrerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study of a selected research problem in astronomy. Includes experimental and/or theoretical investigation of an important yet unexplored problem or experimental design. Includes literature research and experimental design/problem formulation and execution resulting in oral and written presentation of results suitable for submission/presentation to a suitable journal/conference. One hour lecture and significant additional time working with research mentor.
2 credit hoursPrerequisites: ASTR 4850 and consent of department chair. Focuses on a specific research/experimental design problem chosen with the consent of the thesis committee and with the potential for original discovery or for creative development of a tool, technique, or instrumentation applicable to scientific research. Independent pursuit of research objectives outlined in a research proposal results in a written thesis, the approval of which will include an oral defense. One hour lecture and independent writing of thesis.
ATHC 2710 - Coaching and Officiating Fall Intramurals
2 credit hoursTerminology, rules, strategies, and skills for players, coaches, and officials in flag football, outdoor soccer, volleyball, dodge ball, and 3-on-3 basketball. Officiating mechanics, positioning, and signals emphasized. Students will work a minimum of 20 hours officiating flag football or outdoor soccer plus one other sport or game. Practicum hours included.
ATHC 2720 - Coaching and Officiating Spring Intramurals
2 credit hoursTerminology, rules, strategies, and skills for players, coaches, and officials in basketball, indoor soccer, arena football, softball, and dodge ball. Officiating mechanics, positioning, and signals emphasized. Students will work a minimum of 20 hours officiating basketball or indoor soccer plus one other sport or game. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursFundamentals of football coaching and officiating. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially offensive and defensive, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of football. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursFundamentals of basketball coaching and officiating. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially offensive and defensive, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of basketball. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursThe fundamental skills of golf coaching and officiating. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially the swing, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of golf. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursThe fundamentals of wrestling coaching and officiating. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially offensive and defensive moves, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of wrestling. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursThe fundamental skills of softball coaching and umpiring. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially hitting and fielding, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of softball. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursThe fundamental skills of tennis coaching and officiating. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially the ground strokes, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of tennis. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursThe fundamental skills of volleyball coaching and officiating. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially offensive and defensive, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of volleyball. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursThe fundamental skills of baseball coaching and umpiring. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially hitting and fielding, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of baseball. Practicum hours included.
3 credit hoursAn overview of the professions of athletic coaching and officiating. Numerous roles coaches and officials play in the athletic environment emphasized: philosophy of athletics, ethical behavior of participants, safety, teaching and communicating with all publics, successful organization and administration of competition, and evaluation of performances.
ATHC 4000 - Strength, Conditioning, and Human Performance
3 credit hours(Same as ATHT 4000.) Prerequisites: BIOL 2020/BIOL 2021 or BIOL 2030/BIOL 2031; PHED 4910; weight training; or by permission of instructor. Theories and principles of strength training and conditioning and techniques used to become a strength and conditioning specialist or personal fitness trainer.
3 credit hours(Same as PSY 4060.) The application of behavioral principles, motivational research, personality factors, social/psychological findings, cognitive processes, dysfunctional behavior knowledge, and psychometric assessment procedures to the arena of sports. Introduces students to this discipline and provides knowledge to help enhance their own performances and the performances of others.
ATHC 4180 - Coaching Speed and Strength Conditioning for Sports
3 credit hoursOrganizing and developing speed and strength conditioning programs for sports. Setting up and supervising proper methods and techniques in running, weight lifting, and conditioning exercise for athletics today.
3 credit hoursThe fundamental skills of soccer coaching and officiating. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially offensive and defensive, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of soccer. Practicum hours included.
ATHC 4600 - Intermediate Coaching and Officiating Football
3 credit hoursIncorporates multiple drills to refine football skills and fundamentals. Emphasizes offensive, defensive, and special team strategies as well as the application of rules, officiating mechanics, signals, and positioning for coaching and officiating interscholastic and intercollegiate competition in football. Practicum hours included.
ATHC 4620 - Intermediate Coaching and Officiating Basketball
3 credit hoursIncorporates multiple drills to refine basketball skills and fundamentals. Emphasizes offensive, defensive, and special situations as well as the application of rules, officiating mechanics, signals, and positioning for coaching and officiating interscholastic and intercollegiate competition in basketball. Practicum hours included.
ATHC 4640 - Intermediate Coaching and Umpiring Baseball
3 credit hoursIncorporates multiple drills to refine baseball skills and fundamentals. Emphasizes offensive, defensive, and special situations as well as the application of rules, umpiring mechanics, signals, and positioning for coaching and umpiring interscholastic and intercollegiate competition in baseball. Practicum hours included.
ATHC 4650 - Coaching and Officiating Cross Country, Track and Field
3 credit hoursThe fundamental of coaching and officiating cross country and track and field. Students will teach and analyze the fundamental skills, especially distance running, sprints, relays, and field events, as well as understand, interpret, and apply the rules of cross country and track and field. Practicum hours included.
ATHC 4690 - Psychology of Coaching and Officiating
3 credit hoursThe applications of psychological principles to the coaching, officiating, and playing of athletics at various levels. Emphasis will be on the motivation of and communication with and between all participants in athletic competition at a variety of levels.
ATHC 4800 - Administration of High School and College Athletics
3 credit hoursDeals with administrative concerns of athletic eligibility, contest management, equipment, finances, budgets, safety, layout and maintenance of facilities, public relations, publicity, and current athletic trends.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ATHT 3570 andATHT 3580. Psychomotor skills used in the application of protective equipment, emergency procedures, care and treatment of athletic injuries, and use of basic modalities. A minimum of 200 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ATHT 3000; corequisite: ATHT 3950. Psychomotor skills used in the evaluation and assessment of injuries to the lower extremities. A minimum of 200 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ATHT 3001; corequisite: ATHT 3960. Psychomotor skills used in the evaluation and assessment of injuries to the upper extremities and thorax. A minimum of 200 clinical hours under the supervision of an approved preceptor.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ATHT 3002. Psychomotor skills used in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. A minimum of 200 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor.
ATHT 3570 - Psychomotor Skills in Athletic Training
3 credit hoursVarious athletic training topics with emphasis on the application of supportive and protective taping. A minimum of 20 directed clinical hours of observation and experiential learning required.
ATHT 3590 - Athletic Training Medical Documentation and Terminology
2 credit hoursAthletic training medical terminology and how to utilize appropriately for medical records and documentation, medical insurance and reimbursement, allied/medical health teams, case studies, and medical referrals. Not a substitute class for HUM 2130. Must have declared AT major.
ATHT 3900 - Human Structure and Movement in Sport and Injury
4 credit hoursPrerequisites: BIOL 2010/BIOL 2011 and/or BIOL 2030/BIOL 2031. Corequisite: ATHT 3901. Exposure to the structural and functional components of human anatomy, including musculoskeletal origins, insertions, actions, and innervations; the ability to identify landmarks, surface markings, and palpations on a live model; to describe functional movements in various sport activities, then classify and identify which muscles work together to create the motions, identify normal and atypical patterns and characteristics. Emphasis placed on normal walking and running gait, posture, throwing, kicking, and jumping.
ATHT 3950 - Evaluation and Assessment of Injuries to the Lower Extremities
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ATHT 3570; BIOL 2010/BIOL 2011. Corequisite: ATHT 3001 or permission of instructor. Evaluation and assessment of athletic injuries to the lower extremities and lumbar spine.
ATHT 3960 - Evaluation and Assessment of Injuries to the Upper Extremities and Thorax
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ATHT 3570; ATHT 3950; BIOL 2010/BIOL 2011, BIOL 2020/BIOL 2021 (all with C- or better). Corequisite: ATHT 3002 or permission of instructor. Evaluation and assessment of athletic injuries to the upper extremities and thorax.
ATHT 3980 - Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine in Athletic Training
2 credit hoursFor Athletic Training majors only. Introduces the concepts of evidence-based medicine and practice in the field of athletic training. Taught fall semester, even years.
and weight training; or by permission of instructor. Theories and principles of strength training and conditioning and techniques used to become a strength and conditioning specialist or personal fitness trainer.
ATHT 4080 - Alternative Therapies in Athletic Training
3 credit hours(Same as HLTH 4080.) Examines the didactic and psychomotor concepts of various alternative and complementary therapies as they relate to the profession of athletic training.
ATHT 4200 - Acute Trauma and Emergency Care in Athletic Training
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: ATHT 3580 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: ATHT 4201. Competencies and proficiencies used in the identification, evaluation, management, and prevention of acute traumatic conditions in sports requiring emergency care in. In addition, administrative and risk management aspects of planning for an emergency injury/illness situation.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ATHT 3003, ATHT 4960, and ATHT 4970. Athletic training internship in a nontraditional athletic training setting. A minimum of 150 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor.
ATHT 4500 - Therapeutic Medications and Ergogenic Aids in Sports
3 credit hoursPrinciples, theories, and issues of the physiological and psychological response to pharmacological use and abuse of therapeutic medications and ergogenic aids in sports. Taught fall semester, odd years.
ATHT 4820 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training
3 credit hoursFor Athletic Training majors only. Provides the basic knowledge necessary to organize and manage an allied health care professional setting, specifically in athletic training. Information on current laws, professional standards, ethics, and issues of confidentiality addressed. Taught fall semester, even years.
1 to 3 credit hours(Same as EXSC 4920/PHED 4920/LSTS 4920.) Independent study topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a formal paper and/or comprehensive examination. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. A maximum of three credit hours may be applied toward degree.
ATHT 4950 - Pathology of Sport Illness and Consideration of Special Populations
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ATHT 3003; for Athletic Training majors only. Pathology of special problems and general medical conditions of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Includes an athletic training field experience.
ATHT 4965 - Aquatic Exercise and Therapeutic Rehabilitation Techniques
3 credit hours(Same as EXSC 4965/LSTS 4965.) Examines the various uses of the aquatic environment to develop, maintain, and improve physical performance with practical development of skills and techniques and aquatic exercise programming. Combines both didactic and laboratory activities in an experiential learning environment.
4 credit hoursPrerequisites: BIOL 2010/BIOL 2011, BIOL 2020/BIOL 2021; ATHT 3950, ATHT 3960. Corequisite: ATHT 4971. Principles, theories, methods, and techniques in the application of selected therapeutic modalities. Includes a laboratory experience of psychomotor skills used in the application of therapeutic modalities.
ATHT 4975 - Psychosocial Aspects of Sport, Health, and Rehabilitation
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: PSY 1410, ATHT 3960, or permission of instructor. Explores psychosocial issues of sport, health, and rehabilitation. Mental health and psychological problems and referrals; intervention strategies, interaction skills, and psychological techniques for injury, rehabilitation, return to play, adherence, sport performance, and sport enhancement. Introduces substance abuse, disordered eating and nutritional issues, and catastrophic injury and illness. Offered every other spring.
ATHT 4980 - Advanced Evidence-Based Medicine in Athletic Training
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ATHT 3980. Evidence-based medicine is used to produce clinical relevant questions and the research process to investigate those questions. Emphasis on writing and developing sound research question and proposal, literature review, experimental design and methodology, and presentation techniques explored. Taught fall semester, odd years.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: ATHT 4950. Offers preparation for the BOC examination and discussion of current research in athletic training and sports medicine. Engages students in the process of reviewing, analyzing, discussing, and synthesizing research. Includes an athletic training field experience.
ATHT 4999 - Independent Research in Athletic Training
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of department. Gives students the opportunity to complete the project begun in ATHT 4980 or a new project with the potential for local, regional, national, or international presentations and publications. Course set up independently depending on the type of research project the student is going to perform.
1 credit hourRequired for all Biology majors. Development of skill sets essential for success in the Biology major. Topics include the understanding of departmental and university resources and expectations, development of personalized academic plans, and development of skills for professional interactions.
4 credit hoursCorequisite: BIOL 1031. Designed for non-majors. Offers understanding, experiences, and skills related to common biological issues. Includes class discussions, small group activities, lectures, selected readings, and laboratory investigations. Students earning an A in BIOL 1030/1031 and wishing to declare a major or minor in Biology may substitute BIOL 1030/BIOL 1031 for BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111 toward meeting the requirement for the major or minor. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory.
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: MATH 1710 with C- or better of MATH ACT of 19 or higher. Corequisite: BIOL 1111. Primarily for Biology majors and minors and other science-oriented students. Biological principles and processes, including introduction to the nature of science, cells (structure, function, metabolism, division), genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. While BIOL 1110 can be used to fulfill half the 8-hour General Education requirement for Natural Sciences, it is the first semester of a two-semester sequence primarily designed for science majors. TBR Common Course: BIOL 1110
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111. Corequisite: BIOL 1121. Primarily for Biology majors and minors and other science-oriented students. Survey of plants and animals emphasizing evolution, structure, function, reproduction, growth, and ecology. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. TBR Common Course: BIOL 1120
2 credit hoursCorequisite: BIOL 2001. Open to anyone in medical and allied medical careers, but may not be taken as part of Biology major. Survey of medical lab careers, curricula, and affiliated laboratory programs; experience in medical laboratory testing procedures. One hour lecture and one two-hour laboratory.
. Meets requirements for many pre-health professional programs including nursing. Structure and function of the cell, integumentary, skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory.
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: C or better in BIOL 2010/BIOL 2011. Corequisite: BIOL 2021. Meets requirements for many pre-health professional programs including nursing. Structure and function of endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. Biology majors passing both BIOL 2010/BIOL 2111 and BIOL 2020/BIOL 2021 with a C or better may substitute both courses for BIOL 3020. However, the substitution is not recommended for pre-med students and does not count for upper-division hours. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: BIOL 1030/BIOL 1031 or BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111. Corequisite: BIOL 2031. General structure and physiological activities of human systems. Two hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111 or BIOL 2010/ BIOL 2011 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: BIOL 2101. Fundamentals of the role of microorganisms responsible for disease in humans. Does not apply toward a major or minor in Biology. Two hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory.
4 credit hoursPrerequisites: BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121 or BIOL 2010/BIOL 2011 and BIOL 2020/BIOL 2021. Concepts and techniques pertaining to the morphology, physiology, reproduction, isolation, cultivation and identification of microorganisms with particular emphasis on bacteria. Topics include the impact of microorganisms in our daily lives, both adverse and beneficial. Background in General Chemistry is strongly recommended. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory.
4 credit hoursPrerequisites: 8 hours of science including BIOL 1030/BIOL 1031 or equivalent. A process-oriented approach to the study of life with emphasis on execution and analysis of activities and experiments suited to the elementary school classroom. Six hours lecture and laboratory. (May not be used for Biology majors or minors.)