All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.
Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.
Trial Courses
Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.
Sequenced Courses
A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.
Online Courses
The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.
Credits and Class Meetings
Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).
Course Prefixes
The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
Art
ART 311 - Intermediate Life Drawing
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 211 or permission of instructor. Drawing from the model: structure, composition, and development of personal expression. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 211, ART 212, or permission of instructor. Drawing from the model: structure, anatomy, and development of personal expression. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite ART 111. Builds on basic skills with more difficult and sustained challenges. Traditional and contemporary materials and approaches explored. Drawing considered as a final medium of expression, as well as a tool to develop ideas for other forms of art.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 211 or ART 242. Historical survey and technical exploration of the soft pastel medium. Aesthetic issues; pigment properties; application and preservation methods. Two lecture and two studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 (CSC 320, FST 320) Prerequisite: ART 220 (CSC 220) (FST 220) or permission of instructor. Basic principles of animation using 3-D computer-generated animation and basic processes for animating synthetic objects through structured exercises. Principles of designing and producing 3-D computer-generated animation through the creation of advanced motion studies. Projects focus on developing higher-level skills in model building, animation and color and lighting.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 221 or consent of instructor. Focus on use of potter’s wheel. Ceramic art history, technical issues (glaze application, continued study of firing practice) and introduction to critical writings in discipline. One lecture and five studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 221 or consent of instructor. Focus on use of potter’s wheel. Ceramic art history, technical issues (glaze application, continued study of firing practice) and introduction to critical writings in discipline. One lecture and five studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite ART 221. Investigation of ceramic material outside of the bounds of utility, focusing on sculptural issues of form, scale, mass and color. One lecture and three studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 233. Further exploration of relief and intaglio processes. Color reduction woodcut, wood engraving, large-scale monotype, copper engraving, mezzotint, and multi-plate color intaglio. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 235. Further exploration of screen-printing processes. Photo-serigraphy, photomontage, and large-scale prints. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 237. Further exploration of hand lithographic processes. Multi-stone color, aluminum plate, acid tint, and copier toner. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 242 or consent of instructor. Further investigation of materials and visual concepts, with attention to expanding the fundamentals of painting. Six studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 242 or consent of instructor. Further investigation of materials and visual concepts, with attention to expanding the fundamentals of painting. Six studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 211, ART 242, or consent of instructor. Oil and acrylic painting from the model. Investigates representational and abstract interpretations of the figure. Emphasizes spatial strategies, color, and paint application techniques. Six studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 242 or permission of instructor. Watercolor techniques investigating contemporary and expressive methods. Explores a variety of nontraditional and expressive watercolor practices, and emphasizes developing personal approaches to the medium. Four studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 344 or permission of instructor. Investigation of contemporary and expressive watercolor methods with concentration on themes and process. Four studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 251, ART 252, or consent of instructor. Investigation of fabrication, carving and casting as sculptural process. Techniques may include metal cutting, welding, forging, wood construction, carving and casting. One lecture and five studio hours each week. May be repeated one time for credit.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 260 or permission of instructor. Further investigation into graphic design creative processes and study of graphic communication through lectures, projects, and readings. Continuing development of software proficiency, critical and analytical skills. Emphasis on both practical and speculative approaches to design problems and their synthesis into formal solutions.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 260 or permission of instructor. Overview of the conceptual, formal, and technical issues of typography. The history of typography, the anatomy of letter forms, classifications of type, visual syntax, legibility, and technology. Exercises and projects emphasize production of visual communication for print using typography as the dominant element. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 280 or permission of instructor. Further exploration of darkroom processes for developing and printing black and white photographic films. Larger images, addictional formats, independent creative projects, and further development of personal imagery. Partially satisifies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 282 or permission of instructor. Further exploration of digital fine art photography concepts and methods. Further development of personal imagery through independent creative projects, discussions, and critiques of images created with digital cameras and printed with digital media.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 311, ART 312 or permission of instructor. Drawing from the model: drawing as a finished product, exploration of drawing techniques. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 411 or permission of instructor. Drawing as finished product, exploration of drawing techniques. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 211 or consent of instructor. Drawing as an idea-based aesthetic. Explores a variety of nontraditional media, and emphasizes development of personal approaches to contemporary drawing modes. Two lecture and two studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 321 or ART 322, or consent of instructor. In-depth investigation of form chosen by student. Study of glaze technology, firing practice and clay-body composition. Student must fill and fire their own kiln. One lecture and five studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 321 or ART 322, or consent of instructor. In-depth investigation of form chosen by student. Study of glaze technology, firing practice and clay-body composition. Student must fill and fire their own kiln. One lecture and five studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Art Studio majors only, ART 321 or ART 322, or consent of instructor. Theory and practice of clay and glaze formulation and effects. One lecture and three studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 333. Advanced exploration of relief and intaglio processes and issues. Vitreography, photo-etching, large-scale prints, image cycles. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 335. Advanced exploration of screen-printing processes and issues. Monoprints, mixed media, three-dimensional prints, large-scale prints, and image cycles. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 337. Advanced exploration of lithographic processes and issues. Waterless lithography, Xerox transfer, mixed-media prints, monoprints, large-scale aluminum plate prints, and image cycles. Six studio hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 342 or consent of instructor. Elaboration of conceptual, perceptual, and expressive painting modes with emphasis on individual development. Six studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 342 or consent of instructor. Elaboration of conceptual, perceptual, and expressive painting modes with emphasis on individual development. Six studio hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ART 351, or consent of instructor. Exploration of sculpture processes. Focus on development of skills associated with a particular technique or medium and its conceptual applications. Practice in creating application proposals. One lecture and five studio hours each week. My be repeated one time for credit.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Preparation for graduate school, business practices, portfolio presentation, grant applications, publicity, and professional studio practice.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Senior standing; must be completed in the semester of graduation. Topics include generating a coherent body of work; presentation solutions (matting, framing, pedestals, labels); writing an artist’s statement and resume; curatorial decisions; promotion and installation of exhibition; discipline appropriate writing. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Junior standing. Consideration of special subjects not covered in detail in regular course offerings. More than one topic may be taken for credit.
Credits: 3 - 6Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, minimum 3.00 GPA in the major and permission of chair. Academic training and practical field experience through a program of work and study within an agency and/or setting related to the student’s principal area of interest. Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity. (A maximum of six credit hours may be applied toward the degree).
ARH 201 - Ancient Through Medieval Art and Archaeology
Credits: 3 A introduction to the art and cultures of the ancient and medieval worlds. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and objects of daily life that inform the myths and histories of ancient civilizations. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
ARH 202 - Renaissance Through Early Twentieth Century
Credits: 3 A study of the major developments in Western art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture from the early 15th into the early 20th century. Subject, style, formal qualities, patronage, significance, and the place of works of art in their respective religious, social, and political context. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 3 A brief introduction to the history of art and diverse cultures in Asia, the Islamic World, the Americas, Oceania, and Africa. Emphasis on objects of fine art and material culture placed within their cultural contexts. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.
Credits: 3 An examination of the interpretation of the life of artists and their work through the medium of film. May include a combination of popular and documentary films. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 201. A study of the art and culture of ancient Egypt, from 3000 BC to the third century BC. Emphasis on architecture, sculpture, and painting as related to Egyptian history, culture, and religion.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 201. A study of the art of the Aegean and ancient Greece, from 3000 B.C. to the first century B.C. Emphasis on architecture, painting, and sculpture as related to ancient history and culture.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 201. A study of the art of Etruria and Rome from the sixth century B.C. to 350 A.D. Emphasis on architecture, painting, and sculpture as related to ancient history and culture.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 201. A study of European art from Early Christian times through the Gothic period in Europe. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to medieval history and culture.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 202. A study of the art in Northern Europe, exclusive of Italy, from 1200 to 1600 A.D. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to the history and culture of the period.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 202. A study of art in Italy from 1200 to 1600 A.D. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to history and culture of the period.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 202. A study of European art from 1600 to 1750 A.D. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to European history and culture of the period.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 202. A study of nineteenth century European art with an emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to European history and culture of the period.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 202. A study of art in Europe and the United States from 1900 to the present. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, graphics and other vehicles of artistic expression as related to history and culture of the period.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 202. A study of art in America from first explorations to World War II, exclusive of that produced by indigenous peoples. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to history and culture.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARH 202 and ARH major or consent of instructor. Art since 1960 focusing on such issues as the definition of postmodernism, the commodification of art, and the role of criticism within the circuits of artistic production and consumption. The social and political context in which the art was created will be a central focus of the course.
Credits: 3 A historical survey of women artists and their artistic contributions, as well as an examination of the religious, mythological, and secular images of women in art.
Credits: 3 A study of sub-Saharan African art and architecture from prehistoric times to the present. Special emphasis placed on form, content, function, and meaning, as well as the impact of African art on modern and African American art.
ARH 321 - Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 201. Art and archaeology, and history of Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia, Syria, Turkey, Iran) beginning with state formation in the 4th millennium BCE and ending with the Persian Empire in the 4th century BCE.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 201. A study of the art and architecture of the Islamic world from the 7th century to the 17th century. Emphasis on architecture, painting, and metal arts as related to the history and culture of Muslim peoples. Special attention is focused on intersection and exchange between Islam and the west.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 201. Early Christian visual culture from the Late Roman through the Byzantine Empire, concluding with images of the 8th century iconoclastic controversy.
Credits: 3 Pre/corequisite: ARH 201 or ARH 202. An exploration of how Greek mythological stories have been used in the western artistic tradition, following key mythological figures who regularly appear in art from the tenth century BC to today, addressing changes in tradition, narrative, and intent.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ARH 202. A survey of printed pictures from the 15th century to the present. Emphasis on the evolution of printmaking with specific attention to its practical applications, as well as its function as fine art.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARH 202 or permission of instructor. The history of photography from its invention in 1839 until the present day. Emphasis on the development of techniques, imagery, and aesthetics of photography as art and documentation.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARH 201, ARH 202. An introduction to the theories, methods, and history of art history through an examination of the work of the influential art historians and their methodologies. Intensive exploration of the mechanisms of art historical research and writing.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARH 201, ARH 202, ARH 390 or permission of instructor. Research seminar and exploration of select themes in Ancient art. Examples of themes: Greek Sculpture, Roman Sculpture, Pompeii.
ARH 402 - Seminar: Themes in Medieval and Renaissance Art
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARH 201, ARH 202, ARH 390 or permission of instructor. Research seminar and exploration into selected themes in Medieval and Renaissance art, such as the Gothic cathedral, pilgrimage arts, manuscripts and incunabula; Jan van Eyck or other specific artists.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARH 201 , ARH 202, ARH 390 or permission of instructor. Research seminar and exploration into selected themes in Early Modern Art. Examples of themes: European Romanticism; 18th century Art and Philosophy; Art of Revolutions; Antoine Watteau or other specific artists.
ARH 404 - Seminar: Themes in Modern and Contemporary Art
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARH 201, ARH 202, ARH 390 or permission of instructor. Research seminar and exploration into selected themes in 20th and 21st century art from a global perspective, beginning with the Impressionists and including women and artists of color. An investigation and discussion of aesthetics in cultural, social, religious, and/or political contexts.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Senior Standing Integration of principles, theories, and methods learned throughout the art history major. Students creatively analyze, synthesize, and evaluate learned knowledge in a research project with a focus that changes yearly. The course culminates in a research paper and art exhibition (directed by one faculty member), working with original art and artifacts presented in a venue on the UNCW campus, and concluding in an oral defense presentation. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in the catalogue.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: ARH 201 and ARH 202; junior standing. Consideration of special subjects not covered in detail in regular course offerings. May be repeated under different subtitle for credit.
Credits: 3 - 6Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, minimum 3.00 GPA in the major, and permission of chair. Academic training and practical field experience within an agency or setting related to the student’s principal area of interest. (A maximum of six credit hours may be applied toward the degree).
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and BIO 201; corequisites: PSY 105. Introduction to the profession of athletic training. Topics will cover: injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, organizational and professional health and well-being. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 211 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only. This course will focus on acquiring knowledge and applying foundational concepts of athletic training in the areas of anatomy and kinesiology, general pathology of injury, injury prevention strategies and risk management techniques. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 300 - Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only or consent of instructor. Introduce athletic training students to various allied health care professionals from different settings. Must take six total credits over six semesters.
ATR 302 - Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 304 and ATR 306; corequisites: ATR 305 and ATR 307. Theoretical fundamentals of therapeutic interventions with regard to the evidenced-based practice of therapeutic modalities. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 303 - Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only; ATR 302, ATR 305, and ATR 307; and corequisite: ATR 448. Theoretical fundamentals of therapeutic interventions with regard to the evidence-based practice of physical rehabilitation and psychosocial strategies relating to the injury process. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 211 and BIO 240; corequisites: ATR 306 and BIO 241 . Theoretical fundamentals of clinical evaluation and diagnosis with regard to evidence-based practice of orthopedic injuries to the spine and lower extremity. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 304, and ATR 306; and corequisites:ATR 302 and ATR 307. Theoretical fundamentals of clinical evaluation and diagnosis with regard to evidence-based practice of orthopedic injuries to the spine and upper extremity. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 211 and BIO 240; corequisites: ATR 304 and BIO 241. This course will assess students on the clinical applications of acute care management of injuries and illnesses including planning, examination and immediate care of emergent conditions. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 304, ATR 306; and corequisites: ATR 302 and ATR 305. This course will assess students on the clinical applications of clinical evaluation and diagnosis of the spine and lower extremity with regard to current evidence-based practice. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 445 - Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 303 and ATR 448; and co-requisites ATR 449 and ATR 450. Topics will focus on understanding the dynamics of a complex healthcare system with regards to the delivery and management of individualized patient care. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 302, ATR 305, and ATR 307; and co-requisite: ATR 303. this course will assess students on the clinical applications of clinical evaluation and diagnosis of the spine and upper extremity with regard to current evidence-based practice. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 303 and ATR 448; and co-requisites ATR 445 and ATR 450. This course will assess students on the clinical applications of therapeutic interventions focusing on comprehensive treatment planning and psychosocial strategies with regard to current evidence-based practice. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience . Lecture and laboratory skill practice included. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
ATR 450 - Pharmacology Concepts in Sports Medicine
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only or by consent of instructor, ATR 303 and ATR 448; and corequisites ATR 445 and ATR 449. This course is designed as an introduction to pharmacology for athletic trainers. Topics include pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles, drug regulation and therapeutic use in the context of physically active populations. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 470 - Medical Terminology for Health Professions
Credits: 3 Prerequisites:BIO 201 or permission of instructor. Course designed for students to build a foundational understanding of medical terminology with appropriate application to pathological conditions of the various body systems. Focus on preparing students to use appropriate medical documentation skills consistent with today’s allied health care professions.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 445 , ATR 449, and ATR 450. This capstone course will assess students on clinical integration proficiencies encompassing the professional domains of athletic training. Preparation for employment and professional development will be a focus. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.
An introduction to the diversity of life and the principles governing living systems, focusing on the role of humans in the natural world. This course employs multi-media instructional materials and is designed for the non-biology major. Three lecture hours and three laboratory/discussion hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Evolution. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 3 Introduction to the function of the human body emphasizing basic physiological principles and their relation to current health trends and fads. Three lecture hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.The lab for this course is BIOL 140.
Credits: 3 Introduction to the principles of ecology including concepts of succession, biotic communities, biodiversity, limits on population growth and conservation of natural resources. Three lecture hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.
Credits: 3 Discussion of basic principles of genetics (for non-majors or majors) with the ultimate goal of developing an understanding of the relationship of genetics to the society of today and its possible influence on the future of humans. Survey of current knowledge of the inheritance of human traits is included. Three lecture hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.
Credits: 3 Introduction to marine environments, the diversity of marine life, and the role of humans in the utilization of marine resources. Study of local marine habitats, including salt marshes, sandy beaches, tidal flats and rocky shores. Three lecture hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.
Credits: 3 Introduction to the plant kingdom through study of plant diversity, structure, and function as they relate to environmental issues such as global carbon balance, deforestation, agricultural runoff, and the effects of the introduction of genetically engineered plants. Impact of plants on human culture, history, civilization, and economics will be discussed. Three lecture hours each week.
Credits: 3 Introduction to the world of the microorganism, focusing on the diversity, structure and function of microbial life, the spread and control of disease-producing organisms, and the impact of these life forms on human culture, history, and civilization. Three lecture hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.
Credits: 0 - 4Introduction to principles governing living systems, especially the cellular and molecular basis of life and the transmission and utilization of genetic information. Laboratory exercises introduce basic investigative skills and methods of biological inquiry. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Modeling. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking.
Evolution, classification, and diversity of life, stressing morphology, physiology, principles of adaptation, and relationships between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. Laboratory exercises introduce major taxonomic groups and biotic principles. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Evolution. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BIO 201 and CHM 101; prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 240. Lecture must be taken concurrent with BIOL 240. An introduction to the human organism with particular emphasis on maintenance of an internal steady state. Tissues, musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems are stressed. Three lecture hours each week.The lab for this course is BIOL 240.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BIO 240. Prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 241. Lecture must be taken concurrent with BIOL 241. A comprehensive study of human organ systems as relates to the maintenance of homeostasis. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Three lecture hours each week.The lab for this course is BIOL 241.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BIO 201 and CHM 101. An introduction to and survey of the biology of pathogenic microorganisms responsible for human infectious diseases including: bacteria, viruses, fungi, single-celled protozoans, and parasitic worms, with an emphasis on transmission, diagnosis, prevention, and clinical management. Three lecture hours each week.The lab for this course is BIOL 246.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore standing and consent of instructor and department chair. Laboratory and computational research under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. May be repeated up to a limit of three credit hours. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.