Apr 23, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

Art & Design

  
  • ART 356 - Intermediate Sculpture: Hot-Working Glass


    Description:
    Explore glass as a sculptural medium using hot-working methods which may include: casting, solid working, glass blowing and other related techniques. Explore conceptual and formal development of work in glass.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 355 , or cons instr.

    (may be repeated for up to 6 cr)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 357 - Intermediate Book Arts


    Description:
    Continued work investigating book arts as an expressive art form. Creation of conceptually challenging and technically adept artist books.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 227  or ART 257 , or cons instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 361 - Intermediate Ceramics: Contemporary Approaches


    Description:
    Increasing complexity in 3-D construction techniques including mold-making, surface treatments, and color use. Focus on artistic goals, studio management responsibility, and production control.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 261  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 362 - Intermediate Ceramics: Sculptural Hand-Building


    Description:
    Studio experiences in ceramics, with emphasis on historical and contemporary sculptural hand-building approaches.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 261  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 363 - Intermediate Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Pottery


    Description:
    Studio experiences in wheel throwing pottery production and approaches, with emphasis on historical and contemporary concepts.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 261  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 364 - Intermediate Ceramics: East Asian Techniques


    Description:
    Studio experiences in ceramics, with emphasis on historical and contemporary East Asian techniques of making (China, Japan and Korea).

    Prerequisites:
    ART 261  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 370 - Early Chinese Art and Archaeology


    Description:
    Survey of the art, architecture, and archaeology of early China from the Neolithic period through the Han Dynasty (3rd Century CE). Relevant mythological, historical, and philosophical texts in translation are also considered.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 270  or cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW; GEP: GA

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 371 - Early Imperial Chinese Art


    Description:
    Survey of early imperial painting, architecture, and sculpture from 221 BCE to 906 CE. Topics include funerary arts and the impact of Buddhism.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 270  or cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 372 - Late Imperial Chinese Art


    Description:
    Survey of late imperial Chinese painting, architecture, and sculpture from 906 to 1911 CE.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 271  or cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW; GEP: GA

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 373 - The Rise of Modernism in Chinese Art


    Description:
    Survey of the visual arts and history of China from the conquest of the Great Qing empire in 1644 through the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 271  or cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: HU1, NW

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 374 - Ancient and Medieval Japanese Art


    Description:
    Survey of Japanese painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Neolithic period through the 17th century.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 270  or cons. instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 375 - Early Modern Japanese Painting and Woodblock Prints


    Description:
    Survey of early modern Japanese painting and woodblock prints of the Edo/Tokugawa (1600-1868 CE) and Meiji (1868-1912 CE) periods. Considers influences of traditional Japanese art, and of Chinese and Western art.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 271  or cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW; GEP: GA

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 378 - Art Along the Ancient Silk Road


    Description:
    Explore cultural and artistic connections between China, Central and Western Asia, and the Mediterranean during pre-modern times. Accounts of merchants, monks, and adventurers who traveled the Silk Road will also be studied.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 270  or cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW; GEP: GA

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 379 - Topics in Contemporary Asian Art


    Description:
    Topics in modern and contemporary Asian art from the mid-20th century.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 271 , or cons instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 380 - Cultural History of Crafts


    Description:
    Survey crafts of diverse groups including North and South American Indians, European folk cultures, Asian continent and island nations. Discover and appreciate non-Western groups and women in the visual arts.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: HU1, NW

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 382 - History of Ancient Greek Art


    Description:
    Survey of ancient Greek art, archaeology, and architecture; plus historical, social, cultural, and political conditions that influenced Greek art in the Bronze Age and the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 282  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 383 - History of Ancient Roman Art


    Description:
    Historical and cultural survey of Etruscan, Republican Roman, and Imperial Roman art, architecture and archaeology.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 282  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 385 - Italian and Northern Renaissance Art I, 1250-1450


    Description:
    Survey of Italian Renaissance painting, architecture, and sculpture, from Proto-Renaissance to peak of the Quattrocento; also early northern Renaissance art.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 386 - Italian and Northern Renaissance Art II, 1450-1600


    Description:
    Survey of Italian Renaissance painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the middle of the Quattrocento through Mannerist period; also northern Renaissance and Venetian Renaissance.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 387 - History of Baroque and Rococo Art


    Description:
    Historical survey of European art and architecture of 17th-18th centuries-period of the “Great Masters.” Relationship between artistic style and history, religion, culture, economics and politics. Artists include Bernini, Caravaggio, Poussin, Rembrandt, Wren, Watteau.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 388 - European Art: Neo-Classicism through the early 19th Century


    Description:
    Survey of European art from Neo-Classical period through early 19th century. Emphasis on relationships between contemporary society and politics, artistic philosophies, and artistic style. Artists and styles include Neo-Classicism, David, Ingres, Romanticism, Goya, Gericault, Delacroix, Constable, Turner, etc.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 389 - Birth of Modernism in European Art


    Description:
    Historical survey of European art and its social, political and philosophical climate from the inception of modernist artistic philosophies in the mid-19th century to their fruition in the early 20th century. Artists and styles include Whistler, Manet, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Divisionism, Munch, Van Gogh, figural expressionism, etc.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 390 - American Art I: Colonial through Mid-19th Century


    Description:
    Historical survey of American art from colonial inception through middle of the 19th century (Copley, Stuart, Hudson River School, Luminists, et al).

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 391 - American Art II: Late 19th and early 20th Century


    Description:
    Survey of American art from birth of American “modernity” in the late 19th century through the arrival of European Modernism in the early 20th century. Topics include American Landscape painting, Eakins, Homer, Whistler, Cassatt, Sargent, American Impressionism, the Ash Can School, Stieglitz, and the Armory Show.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 392 - American and European Art Since World War II


    Description:
    Survey of all manifestations of contemporary art.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283  

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 393 - Graphic Design History


    Description:
    History of development of graphic design.

    Prerequisites:
    two of the following: ART 270 , ART 271 , ART 282 , or ART 283 ; or cons instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 394 - European Art:1890 - 1920


    Description:
    Western Art History in the “Luminous Years”: 1890-1920. This period represents the birth of the modern art world. Associated, historical, cultural and social issues and the development of artists’ philosophies will be studied. Movements and events covered include Fauvism, figural expressionism, Cubism, Blaue Reiter, die Brücke, Orphism, etc. Focus primarily on Europe, although some American topics will also be included.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283 , or cons instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 395 - American and European Art: 1900 - 1945


    Description:
    Focus on the rise of Modernism and the birth of a modern art world in the United States, 1900-1920. Trace modernist philosophies, styles, and trends in both American and European Art through the end of World War II. Stieglitz, the Armory Show, Early American Modernists (including Georgia O’Keefe, Stuart Davis, et al.), Hopper, American Social Commentary, American Regionalist Schools, The Harlem Renaissance, European Dada, Surrealism, Russian/Soviet Constructivism, de Stijl, and the rise of the New York School are all fair game.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 283 , or cons. Instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 396 - Non-Western Art History in International Programs


    Description:
    Advanced art history during UW-Stevens Point semester abroad or study tour in countries and cultures outside of the Judeo-Christian tradition of Western Europe, North America, etc. Subject varies by destination and resources. Emphasis on art and culture of area visited.

    Prerequisites:
    Admis to UW-Stevens Point study tour or semester abroad. (ART 270 , ART 271  recommended.)

    ART 396 /ART 397  may be repeated under different subtitles up to a total of 3 times (9 cr).

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW; GEP: GA, XL

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 397 - Art History in International Programs


    Description:
    Advanced art history during UW-Stevens Point semester abroad or study tour. Subject varies by destination and resources. Emphasis on art and culture of area visited.

    Prerequisites:
    Admis to UW-Stevens Point study tour or semester abroad. (ART 181 , ART 282 , ART 283  recommended.)

    ART 396  and/or ART 397  may be repeated under different subtitles up to a total of 3 times (9 cr).

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: HU1; GEP: ART, GA, XL

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Group work in one medium, technique, or area. Subtitle/credit varies.

    Prerequisites:
    Vary by topic. Sec 1-9, graphic design; sec 21-29, 2-D; sec 31-39, 3-D; sec 41-49, art history.

    May repeat for 9 cr max.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • ART 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass art majors may arrange for special advanced work with cons chair and approp faculty member. Credit based on scope of project.

    Prerequisites:
    Pass BFA portfolio review or be admitted to the BA Art History Emphasis. Art History minors may take ART 399 sec. 41-49 without portfolio review, and IA and arts management majors may do so for projects associated with participation in International Programs.

    Notes:
    Sec. 1-9, graphic design; sec 21-29, 2-D; sec 31-39, 3-D; sec 41-49, art history. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • ART 402 - Advanced Photography


    Description:
    Advanced study in photography, with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Emphasis on formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, technically proficient body of work.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 320  

    May be repeated. Pass portfolio review.

    3-6 cr.

  
  • ART 403 - Advanced Drawing II


    Description:
    Continued investigation of advanced drawing concepts. Emphasis on developing a concise body of drawings.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 303  

    May repeat for 6 cr max. Pass portfolio review.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 404 - Advanced Visual Design for the Screen


    Description:
    Advanced visual design theory and concepts for Web and screen-based art. Includes consideration of typography, image, motion, principles of organizational hierarchy, interaction, context, and audience.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 304  or cons instr.

    Pass portfolio review.

    cr.

  
  • ART 405 - Advanced 3-D Computer Animation


    Description:
    Elements and techniques of three dimensional (3-D) computer animation. Includes solid modeling, time based motion, advanced material editing, advanced lighting, camera work, and advanced techniques of video integration and editing.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 305  or cons instr.

    Pass portfolio review.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 410 - Advanced Study in Graphic Design Processes


    Description:
    Advanced inquiry into concepts and processes in graphic design. Consideration of commercial production issues and motivations for design solutions. Work leading to developed sense of purpose and professional portfolio.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 311  or cons instr.

    Pass portfolio review.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 412 - Advanced Problem Solving: Systems and Strategies


    Description:
    Advanced exploration of designed systems and strategies. Emphasis on intellectual, aesthetic, and pragmatic issues within the parameters of physical containers and perceived experiences. Work leading to significant portfolio development.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 311  or cons instr.

    May repeat for 6 cr max. Pass portfolio review.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 413 - Advanced Problem Solving: Identity and Marketing


    Description:
    Advanced investigation of identity and delivery mechanisms for the market. Focus on intellectual, aesthetic, and pragmatic issues in organizing stratified identities for branded experiences and entities. Work leading to significant portfolio development.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 311  or cons instr.

    May repeat for 6 cr max. Pass portfolio review.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 417 - Internship in International Programs


    Description:
    Internship experience during UW-Stevens Point semester abroad, coordinated by UW-Stevens Point International Programs.

    Prerequisites:
    Min 15 credits studio courses beyond foundation, cons chair.

    If credit for ART 417, then may not earn credit in either ART 419  or ART 420 . Pass portfolio review.

    3-12 cr.

  
  • ART 418 - Gallery Internship


    Description:
    Internship in the Carlsten Art Gallery. Training in philosophical issues of gallery management and exhibition programming. Technical training and practice of gallery management include organizing and hanging shows, planning receptions, grant and fund-raising, etc.

    Notes:
    Does not count as art elective. May repeat for 3 cr max. Pass portfolio review.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • ART 419 - Design Internship


    Description:
    Professional international, national or regional internship experience in graphic design industry; credit approved on submission of portfolio and written description of experience, in consultation with the internship provider. Class meetings to discuss, present, and document internship; and explore professional design experiences.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-4 cr.

  
  • ART 420 - Studio Art Internship


    Description:
    Visual arts experience in a selected area, including studio techniques, management, process exploration and research.

    Prerequisites:
    At least 15 cr advanced visual arts studies, cons chair.

    May repeat for 3 cr max. Pass portfolio review.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • ART 421 - Advanced Printmaking


    Description:
    Advanced study in printmaking with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, and technically proficient body of work.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 321  or ART 322 or ART 323.

    May be repeated. Pass portfolio review.

    3-6 cr.

  
  • ART 434 - Advanced Painting


    Description:
    Advanced study in painting with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, and technically proficient body of work.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 334  

    May be repeated. Pass portfolio review.

    3-6 cr.

  
  • ART 435 - Landscape Painting and the Environment


    Description:
    Content determined by student and instructor, based on previous coursework in en plein air (on location) landscape painting.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 335 or cons instr.

    May be repeated.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 436 - Life Drawing


    Description:
    Content determined by student and instructor, based on previous coursework in life drawing.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 336  or cons instr.

    May be repeated. Pass portfolio review.

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 451 - Advanced Sculpture and Professional Development


    Description:
    Designed for the advanced student committed to creating a cohesive body of sculptural work with an emphasis on in-depth conceptual, aesthetic, and technical development. Professional development opportunities and preparation will also be addressed. Must be self-directed and competent in the equipment and processes necessary for the fabrication of your particular body of work.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 351 , pass BFA Review, or cons instr.

    (may be repeated for up to 6 cr)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 454 - Advanced Sculpture: Public Art


    Description:
    Focus on the advanced methods, concepts and approaches to installation and public art and the relationships between concept, site, space and form.

    Prerequisites:
    pass BFA Review, or cons instr.

    (may be repeated for up to 6 cr)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 456 - Advanced Sculpture: Concepts in Glass


    Description:
    Emphasis on the conceptual development of a cohesive body of sculptural work in glass. Explore advanced methods for working sculpturally with glass. Develop critical thinking skills and an understanding and working knowledge of contemporary artists working in glass processes.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 356 , pass BFA Review, or cons instr.

    (may be repeated for up to 6 cr)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 457 - Advanced Book Arts


    Description:
    Advanced investigation of book arts as an expressive art form. Produce self-directed research projects.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 357  or cons instr.

    May be repeated for up to 6 cr.)

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 461 - Advanced Ceramics


    Description:
    Advanced study in ceramics with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, and technically proficient body of work.

    Prerequisites:
    ART 361 .

    May be repeated. Pass portfolio review.

    3-6 cr.

  
  • ART 490 - Senior Seminar


    Description:
    Contemporary criticism and theory for BFA students in preparation for senior exhibition. Readings from contemporary literature in studio disciplines. Discuss, present, and write critical response to current issues/ideas. Concurrent development of student senior portfolio.

    Prerequisites:
    Sr st in BFA art major or cons instr.

    Pass portfolio review.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    4 cr.

  
  • ART 491 - Senior Exhibition


    Description:
    Prepare senior portfolio (graphic design emphasis) or gallery show (2-D or 3-D emphasis). Studio work to enhance and complete student portfolio: organize and install an exhibition in the Edna Carlsten Gallery or participate in the Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review; faculty evaluation of exhibition.

    Prerequisites:
    Sr st, BFA art major, ART 490  required for 2D and 3D emphasis.

    Pass portfolio review.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    4 cr.

  
  • ART 492 - Senior Research Project in Art History


    Description:
    Produce a detailed, advanced scholarly research paper and make a public presentation on an art historical topic agreed to by the professor(s).

    Prerequisites:
    admission to the Art History emphasis area and at least 15 cr. completed in 300-level or higher Art History courses, or cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    3 cr.

  
  • ART 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Advanced level group work in one medium, technique, or area. Subtitle/credit varies.

    Prerequisites:
    Vary by topic.

    Notes:
    Sec 1-9, graphic design; sec 21-29, 2-D; sec 31-39, 3-D; sec 41-49, art history. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. Pass portfolio review.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • ART 535 - Landscape Painting and the Environment


    Description:
    Investigate genre of landscape painting “en pleine aire” (on location) in an opaque medium. Color development. Effects and interactions of human societies with the natural environment. History of landscape painting genre and relationships of geologist and artist.

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as ART 335 .
  
  • ART 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Special work.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons instr.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • ART 798 - Special Topics


    1-3 cr.


Art Education

  
  • A ED 322 - Techniques in Elementary School: Art


    Description:
    Methods, materials, and philosophy.

    3 cr.


Arts Management

  
  • ARTM 100 - Orientation to Arts Management


    Description:
    Orientation to the majors in the Division of Communication.

    May not earn credit for both ARTM 100 and COMM 100 .

    1 cr. pass/fail.

  
  • ARTM 195 - Introduction to Arts Management


    Description:
    Overview of the business of managing nonprofit organizations and people in arts-related professions. Awareness of the field, private and public arts agencies, and the arts in local communities.

    3 cr.

  
  • ARTM 280 - Internship in Arts Management


    Description:
    Initial field experience in an arts agency or campus arts office.

    Prerequisites:
    ARTM 100  or COMM 100 , ARTM 195  

    2 cr. pass/fail.

  
  • ARTM 300 - Topics in Arts Management


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area.

    Prerequisites:
    ARTM 100  or COMM 100 , ARTM 195 .

    May repeat with different subtitle.

    3 cr.

  
  • ARTM 380 - Internship in Arts Management


    Description:
    Advanced field experience in an arts agency or campus arts office.

    Prerequisites:
    ARTM 100  or COMM 100 , ARTM 195 , ARTM 280 .

    2 cr. pass/fail.

  
  • ARTM 395 - Seminar in Arts Management


    Description:
    Become self-confident in dealing with the arts world by studying arts management topics using theoretical perspectives and case studies.

    Prerequisites:
    ARTM 100  or COMM 100 , ARTM 195 , ARTM 280 , ARTM 380 .

    3 cr.

  
  • ARTM 480 - Arts Management Capstone: Externship in Arts Management


    Description:
    Placement in arts agency in a large city environment, full time for 15 weeks.

    Prerequisites:
    All other coursework in arts management major must be completed to enroll.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    Typically Offered:
    (available fall, spring, or summer)

    12 cr.

  
  • ARTM 485 - Arts Management Capstone: Externship in Arts Management (London)


    Description:
    Part-time placement through UW-Stevens Point International Programs in an arts agency in London.

    Prerequisites:
    All other coursework in arts management major must be completed to enroll; con reg in 6 additional credits of coursework selected in consultation with the International Programs office.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    Typically Offered:
    (fall and spring only).

    6 cr.


Astronomy

  
  • ASTR 100 - Unveiling the Universe


    Description:
    An encounter with ideas concerning the physical universe, from earth to intergalactic space.

    2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. You may not take both ASTR 100 and ASTR 311  for credit. Also, you may not take ASTR 100 for credit if you have already taken ASTR 205  or ASTR 206 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    3 cr.

  
  • ASTR 205 - The Solar System


    Description:
    A contemporary perspective with emphasis on understanding basic principles of astronomy, coordinate systems, telescopes, planetary phenomena, and recent results of planetary exploration.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 100  or equiv or cons chair.

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    4 cr.

  
  • ASTR 206 - Stars and Stellar Systems


    Description:
    Examine content and evolution of the universe, including birth and death of stars, nature of galaxies, and mystery of quasars and black-holes, with emphasis on understanding physical concepts.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 100  or equiv or cons chair.

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk, some night observations.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    4 cr.

  
  • ASTR 305 - The History of Astronomy


    Description:
    Interdisciplinary exploration of astronomy from ancient to modern times, integrating scientific principles and discoveries with a global and historical perspective.

    Prerequisites:
    So st.
     

    May not earn credit in both ASTR 305 and HIST 305 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: IS

    3 cr.

  
  • ASTR 311 - Introduction to Astronomy


    Description:
    Descriptive approach to astronomy through study of the solar system, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies; evening meetings required for observation; use telescopes and planetarium.

    You may not take both ASTR 311 and ASTR 100  for credit. You may not apply both ASTR 311 and ASTR 205  for GDR credit. You may not apply both ASTR 311 and ASTR 206  for GDR credit. This course is not open to you if you have had both ASTR 205  and ASTR 206 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS-BS;

    3 cr.


Athletic Training

  
  • AT 181 - Introduction to Athletic Training


    Description:
    Overview of athletic training profession, history and growth. Concept of the sports medicine “team.” Athletic training room policies, procedures, medical record keeping and commonly used supplies.

    2 cr.

  
  • AT 182 - Athletic Training and Clinical Observation


    Description:
    Introduction to athletic training facility and environment through observation.

    Prerequisites:
    Con reg in AT 181  and intent to major in AT.

    1 cr.

  
  • AT 200 - Emergency Response to Injury and Illness


    Description:
    Gain awareness of common safety principles, universal precautions, predisposing factors and common causes of injury and illness related to athletic injury. Practical application of emergency medical techniques for life-threatening situations and acute trauma. Create and understand emergency action plans. Attain CPR/AED certification for the health care provider.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 181 , AT 182 ; admis to prog.

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 201 - Practicum I


    Description:
    Practical application of proficiencies in AT 251 : anthropometrics measurements, environmental conditions, protective devices, identification of signs/symptoms of acute injury, and techniques for prevention of injury/illness. Also includes supervised clinical hours and practical examinations.

    Prerequisites:
    Con reg in AT 251 .

    1 cr.

  
  • AT 251 - Prevention and Care of Injury and Illness


    Description:
    Introduction to appropriate care/treatment for acute injuries and illness; preventive principles including conditioning, fitness, nutrition, bracing and equipment fitting, preparticipation physical exams and environmental conditions.

    Prerequisites:
    Admis to prog and current CPR/First Aid certification.

    2 cr.

  
  • AT 300 - Practicum II


    Description:
    Practical application of proficiencies in AT 370  for lower extremity orthopedic evaluation. Also includes supervised clinical hours, learning over time experiences, and practical examinations.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 200 , AT 201 , AT 251 ; con reg in AT 370 .

    1 cr.

  
  • AT 301 - Practicum III


    Description:
    Practical application of proficiencies in AT 380 . Orthopedic evaluation of upper extremity including abdomen/thorax/head and face. Also includes supervised clinical hours, learning over time experiences, and practical examinations.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 300 , AT 370 ; con reg in AT 380 .

    1 cr.

  
  • AT 302 - Practicum IV


    Description:
    Practical application of proficiencies in AT 381  including functional therapeutic progressions for upper/lower extremities, neuromuscular control and proprioception, spine stabilizations and abdominal/core training, joint mobilizations, gait analysis and biofeedback. Also includes supervised clinical hours, learning over time experiences, and practical examinations.

    Prerequisites:
    P ED 362 ; con reg in AT 381 .

    1 cr.

  
  • AT 351 - Acute Care and Risk Management of Athletic Injuries


    Description:
    Cause and treatment of acute athletic injuries, as well as policy and procedure development strategies to ensure appropriate health care for athletes.

    Prerequisites:
    COAC 200  and WLNS 123 .

    2 cr.

  
  • AT 362 - Professional Development and Communication


    Description:
    Emphasis on Communication - both written and verbal - in many facets of health care professionals. Explore communication strategies in various situations including conflict resolution, psychosocial intervention, patient and community-based education, and evidence-based research to enhance and promote your development as health care professionals.

    Prerequisites:
    PSYC 110 ; COMM 101 , cons instr.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: IS

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 370 - Orthopedic Evaluation of Lower Extremity


    Description:
    Assessment methods used in evaluation of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury and illness.

    Prerequisites:
    HS 371 ; admis to prog.

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 380 - Orthopedic Evaluation of Upper Extremity


    Description:
    Assessment methods used in evaluating upper extremity musculoskeletal injury and illness.

    Prerequisites:
    HS 371 ; AT 370 ; admis to prog.

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 381 - Therapeutic Exercise


    Description:
    Awareness, understanding, and application of principles and skills for rehabilitation of injuries in physically active populations.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 362 ; PHYS 101 ; P ED 362 ; admis to prog.

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 382 - Therapeutic Modalities


    Description:
    Principles of electromagnetic and acoustical treatment methods, indications and contraindications, and procedures for applying these treatments to athletic injuries.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 251 ; admis to prog.

    4 cr.

  
  • AT 397 - Workshop in Athletic Training


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area.

    May repeat with different subtitle for 6 cr max.

    Variable credit.

    Available for graduate credit as AT 597 .
  
  • AT 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass athletic training majors may arrange for independent study with cons instr and coord. Credit based on scope of project. Must file statement with the Education  chair before beginning.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • AT 400 - Practicum V


    Description:
    The first of two capstone courses to serve as a comprehensive review of the skills necessary of the competent entry-level athletic trainer. Focus on skills in emergency room care, risk management, and recognition and assessment of injury. Also includes supervised clinical hours, learning over time experiences, and practical examinations.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 381 , AT 382 ; con reg in AT 425 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    2 cr.

  
  • AT 401 - Practicum VI


    Description:
    The second of two capstone courses to serve as a comprehensive review of skills necessary of the competent entry-level athletic trainer. Focus on skills and knowledge in prevention, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic rehabilitation. Also includes supervised clinical hours, learning over time experiences, and practical examinations.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 400 , AT 425 ; con reg in AT 430 .

    2 cr.

  
  • AT 420 - Administration of Athletic Training Programs


    Description:
    Policies and procedures for an athletic training program. Personal management, record keeping, inventory management, budgeting, purchasing, and facility design.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 301 ; admis to prog.

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 425 - Medical Aspects of Injury and Illness


    Description:
    Examination of general medical conditions and auto-immune diseases related to injury/illness in the active population. Use of diagnostic instruments and discussion of pharmacology interventions for treatment of conditions an disease will also be covered.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 381 , AT 382 ; con reg in AT 400 .

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 430 - Therapeutic Interventions of Injury and Illness


    Description:
    Examination and assessment of principles, theory and techniques for treatment of various conditions in the active populations including rehabilitation protocols, diagnostic testing, surgical techniques, counseling strategies, and manual therapies. Instruction and evaluation on use of new therapeutic techniques and the ability to develop and analyze treatment interventions using the support of previously learned skills and evidence-based practice.

    Prerequisites:
    AT 400 , AT 425 ; con reg in AT 401 .

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 435 - Research Methods in Athletic Training


    Description:
    Apply scientific method to athletic training research problems; explore research design principles; design and write research proposals.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 355 ; admis to prog.

    3 cr.

  
  • AT 597 - Workshop in Athletic Training


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area.

    May repeat with different subtitle for 6 cr max.

    Variable credit.

    Available for undergraduate credit as AT 397 .

Biology

  
  • BIOL 100 - Biological Principles and the Human Environment


    Description:
    Survey of biology emphasizing present and future relationships of humans to their environment.

    Notes:
    Not accepted for biology major or minor. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. No credit given for GDR or graduation if BIOL 101  is also taken.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II, SUM)

    3 cr.

  
  • BIOL 101 - General Biology


    Description:
    Biological principles; survey wide variety of plant and animal life. Addl evening test sections for major exams.

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    5 cr.

  
  • BIOL 103 - Microbes and Human Affairs


    Description:
    Microbes have influenced human history and impacted our lives in countless ways from global nutrient cycles to causing disease. Explore the science of microbiology and its effects on human affairs. Topics include cell structure, reproduction, disease and its prevention, global processes, and biotechnology. Current issues play an integral role in this course. The lab portion provides an inquiry-based approach to microbial growth, diversity, food spoilage and food production, antibiotics, the immune system, and genetic engineering.

    Notes:
    Not applicable to the biology or biochemistry major. 2 hrs lec, one 2 hr lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    3 cr.

  
  • BIOL 130 - Introduction to Plant Biology


    Description:
    General biological principles with emphasis on growth, reproduction, structure, and functions of plants; morphology (form and structure) of typical plants.

    3 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    5 cr.

 

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