College of Arts and Sciences
Victor S. Hjelm, Ph.D., Dean
E. Phillip Benson, Ph.D., Associate Dean
The College of Arts and Sciences introduces students to ways of thinking and expression intrinsic to the arts, humanities and social and natural sciences. Students are thereby aided in the development of intellectual skills and personal values which serve them in career planning and life-long learning.
Some fifty different curricula provide work leading to Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Natural Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. These curricula provide a rather wide selection which includes the recognized courses in the main fields of knowledge. The general plan is to provide an acquaintance with the basic tools of culture and to explore one or another discipline in greater depth. The bachelors' degrees which are awarded are considered as evidence of qualification to enter certain occupations directly; in many instances they indicate preparation for more advanced professional study.
Students planning to complete work in a graduate school or professional school, for example, in engineering, law, dentistry or medicine, should pay particular attention to the stated requirements of the institutions which they plan to attend to be prepared for admission. If a particular institution has not yet been selected, the student is advised to consult catalogs and seek advice as to the requirements commonly made in such schools.
General Education Requirements
All Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs include a general education component intended to provide a breadth of knowledge in liberal studies as a necessary background for the specialized knowledge acquired in the discipline in which the student majors. Additionally, the General Education Requirements are intended to assist the student in developing the intellectual flexibility necessary for a fulfilling career.
By meeting these requirements, students develop their skills in oral, written and mathematical communication. They also acquire habits of thought traditionally associated with the well-educated person: the ability to analyze and propose solutions to personal, social and scientific problems, the ability to recognize and assess value structures and the ability to understand and evaluate the literary and expressive arts.
The general education component for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs require students to complete the goal requirements listed under the General Education Requirements section under General Academic Information of this catalog. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor in determining their curriculum.
Transfer Policy
Students transferring to Idaho State University who seek a bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences should refer to the section, Policies Governing Fulfillment of General Education Goals. The College of Arts and Sciences has one exception to this policy statement: Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, who do not have an associate degree recognized under the designated articulation agreements, and who are transferring 58 or more credits, must complete Goals 10A, 10B and six additional credit hours in Goals 9, 11, and/or 12.
Major Concentration Requirements
In addition to the general education component, all Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs require a concentration in a departmental major of at least 24 credits, of which at least 16 credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. The particular course requirements of the departmental majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are outlined under the department headings in the bulletin.
The Teacher Education Program
The College of Arts and Sciences shares responsibility with the College of Education for the Teacher Education Program. Students may fulfill the requirements of the Teacher Education Program while majoring in a discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences. Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program does not require a student to apply for admission to the College of Education. Arts and Sciences majors who apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program must meet the following academic criteria: (1) completion of 24 credits, (2) accumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better, (3) minimum grades of C in Education 200, English 101 and Speech 101. Additional certification requirements include 34 credits of specific coursework in the College of Education.
Pre-Health Professional Programs
(See Special Cooperative Programs for additional information.) Pre-professional preparation for schools of dentistry, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine can be carried out at Idaho State University. Advising for such programs is available through the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Anyone interested in health professional programs located at ISU (dental hygiene, health care administration, medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, radiographic science, and speech pathology and audiology) should contact those departments and colleges directly. Present members of the ISU Health Professions Advisory Committee are:
R.W. McCune, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences, Chair
D.E. Bunde, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
L.J. Fontenelle, Ph.D.
College of Pharmacy
L.C. Hatzenbuehler, Ph.D.
College of Health Related Professions
and Department of Psychology
I.W. Hillyard, Ph.D.
College of Pharmacy
C.A. Hofman, Ph.D.
Department of Economics
C. Wigal, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry
R.R. Seeley, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
General Information
Pre-health professional students at ISU must satisfy specific pre-professional course requirements for their academic majors at the undergraduate level.
Most health professional schools provide substantial latitude in the academic majors pursued by students preparing for application to post-graduate professional programs.
Each ISU pre-health student must consult with a member of the Health Professions Advisory Committee in order to successfully combine an academic major with a pre-health professional program. It is strongly recommended that pre-professional students develop a strong background in courses such as those listed below. Courses required by most health professional schools include, but are not limited to, the following:
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr(Note the departmental prerequisites which accompany many of these courses.)
In addition to completing specified prerequisite courses, almost all health professional schools strongly recommend, and occasionally require, that the pre-professional student obtain practical experience in the health professional field s/he plans to enter. The applicant also will usually be required to take a national standardized admission test.
Students who complete three years of the curriculum in zoology with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher may be eligible to receive a B.S. degree in zoology after completion of the first year of study at a departmentally approved school of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. Students choosing this option must complete a minimum of 96 credits, satisfy all Idaho State University General Education Requirements, and complete all courses numbered 300 or lower which are required by the zoology curriculum. Students are advised to consult with the chair or assistant chair of the Department of Biological Sciences early in their programs if they plan to pursue this program option.
Pre-Dentistry
The above courses provide a core for pre-dental requirements of most dental schools. However, some dental schools have additional requirements. Pre-dental students should consult the latest edition of "Admission Requirements of U. S. and Canadian Dental Schools," published by the American Association of Dental Schools, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee have copies of this publication. Dental schools also require that all applicants take the Dental Admission Test (DAT). Idaho residents should be especially aware that the State of Idaho currently participates in a joint dental education program with the Creighton University School of Dentistry which has available up to seven seats per year for residents of Idaho.
Dentistry
In the fall of 1982, Idaho State University and the Creighton University School of Dentistry implemented a decentralized dental education program, the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP). Under this program, up to seven seats per year at the Creighton University School of Dentistry are reserved for Idaho residents. The first professional year of the dental school program is on the ISU campus in Pocatello. The students then move to the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha for the second, third and fourth professional years.
Pre-Medicine
The core of pre-medical courses required by most medical schools is the same as that presented under General Information. Again, many medical schools have additional requirements. Pre-medical students should consult the latest edition of "Medical School Admission Requirements, USA and Canada," published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, One Dupont Circle, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20036. Members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee have copies of this publication. Medical schools also require that all applicants take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Idaho residents should be aware that the State of Idaho is a participant in the Washington-Alaska-Montana-Idaho (WAMI) decentralized medical education program of the University of Washington School of Medicine and that Idaho also has a contractual agreement with the University of Utah School of Medicine. Each of these programs reserves a certain number of seats in the respective medical school classes (presently 15 at the University of Washington School of Medicine and four at the University of Utah School of Medicine) for residents of Idaho. Therefore, Idaho residents are advised to at least satisfy pre-medical requirements for these two medical schools. Prospective applicants should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee for details concerning these special medical education programs, as well as details concerning the MCAT.
Pre-Optometry
The core courses listed under General Information provide some guidance for the pre-optometry student. However, the large number of significant differences in pre-optometry requirements by the various optometry schools requires that the student obtain a specific list of requirements for each optometry school. Prospective applicants should consult the latest edition of "Admissions to Schools and Colleges of Optometry," available free from the American Optometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63141. The chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee has a copy of this publication. All optometry schools and colleges require all applicants to take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Several optometry schools are members of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and will therefore give preference to applicants who are residents of WICHE states, such as Idaho. Pre-optometry students should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee for complete pre-optometry requirements for each school or college of optometry, and also for details concerning the OAT and the WICHE program.
Pre-Osteopathic
Medicine
General requirements for pre-osteopathic medicine are nearly identical to those discussed under Pre-medicine. More information concerning osteopathic medicine can be obtained by writing to the American Osteopathic Association, 212 East Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, or by consulting with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Pre-Podiatric Medicine
The core pre-podiatric medical courses are the same as those presented under General Information. Pre-professional requirements of some podiatric medical schools may vary from that list. Therefore, the pre-podiatric medical student should consult the latest edition of "Podiatric Medical Education," available from the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, 20 Chevy
Chase Circle, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20015. The chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee has a copy of this publication. All podiatric medical schools require all applicants to take the MCAT (see Pre-medicine). Pre-podiatric medical students should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee about complete pre-podiatric medical requirements and details concerning the MCAT.
Pre-Veterinary
Medicine
The core pre-veterinary medical courses are similar to those listed under General Information. However, there are sufficient differences that the pre-veterinary medical student should consult catalogs of the veterinary medical schools to which s/he eventually plans to apply, as well as consulting with his/her advisor. Students should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Idaho residents should be advised that long term agreement has been reached between the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to share responsibility for the curriculum and program at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. This program (WOI) is the major one which will accept Idaho residents. Therefore, Idaho residents should make every effort to become familiar with the pre-veterinary requirements of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine so proper courses will be taken in pre-veterinary medical work at ISU. Students who are not residents of Idaho should consult with the chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee concerning the choice of veterinary medical schools to apply and the proper development of a pre-veterinary medical program at ISU.
The pre-veterinary medical student also should be aware that most veterinary schools look upon some practical experience with a veterinarian as a very desirable or even necessary prerequisite for admission. The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine specifically requires a minimum of 300 hours of experience with a veterinarian. It also requires that the applicant take the Aptitude (Verbal and Quantitative) Section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Veterinary Aptitude Test (VAT).
Pre-Law Program
The successful attorney is one who understands how changes within society affect the relationships between and among people. An effective attorney should have an understanding of human behavior, social, political and economic change, our ecological systems and the general influence of our philosophical, literary and historical heritage. Hence, the student with a broad undergraduate preparation and a developed insight into many facets of life attains the best educational preparation for the practice of law.
There is no set course pattern or curriculum leading to a degree in pre-law. The Association of American Law Schools recommends that pre-law students major in whatever field interests them. Students may benefit from this recommendation in two ways: they will generally do better in areas of study which interest them, and formal training in the major area is a valuable end in itself.
The student who aspires to attend law school should seek the counsel of one of
the members of the Pre-Law Advising Committee. Members are:
Dr. C. A. Hofman, Economics
Dr. T. Hale, History
Dr. David Adler, Political Science
Dr. B. D. Loebs, Speech and Drama
Dr. S. B. Pawar, Business
These pre-law advisors will create a pre-law curriculum designed to accommodate the student's major and help him/her prepare for the Law School Admission Test and a career in accordance with the principles discussed above.
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
This is a non-specialist degree program designed to meet the needs of students interested in broadly based education in the liberal arts. It provides greater flexibility and breadth in subject matter than provided by traditional degree programs. Students in the general studies program must complete all 12 of the General Education goals and will take a majority of courses in the College of Arts and Sciences. See the Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for more detailed information.
Upper division courses - A minimum of 48 credits of Arts and Sciences courses are required but not more than a total of 40 credits may be earned in any one subject field.
Electives - Courses from all across the university may be utilized to complete the 128 credit hours required for graduation.
Associate of Arts in General Studies
This degree requires completion of the following program:
Credits Required
General Education Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of
Arts and Sciences 45 - 52*
Additional lower division courses in the humanities 6
Additional lower division courses in the social sciences 6
Elective credits 0 - 7 Total credits required 64
Of the last 20 credits applied to an Associate's degree, 16 credits must be taken in residence at Idaho State University.*
The number of credits required for the General Education Requirements varies depending on the student's performance on proficiency or placement examinations in English or mathematics.
Associate of
Science Degree
The same General Education Requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences are required of all options for the Associate of Science degree:
Goal 1 3 - 6 cr
Goal 2 2 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7, and 8 6 cr
Three of Goals 9, 10, 11,and 12 9 - 14 cr
TOTAL 20 - 28 cr
Goals 3, 4, and 5 are satisfied in each of the options listed below. Of the last 20 credits applied to an Associate's degree, 16 credits must be taken in residence at Idaho State University.
The number of credits required for the General Education Requirements varies depending on the student's performance on proficiency or placement examinations in English or mathematics.
Biological Sciences Option
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr CHEM 121-22 General Chemistry 9 cr PHYS 211-12 General Physics 6 cr PHYS 213-14 General Physics Lab 2 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
Lower division electives 0 - 7 cr
TOTAL 64 - 65 cr
Geology Option
MATH 121-222 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry (recommended) 8 cr
OR
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
CHEM 121-22 General Chemistry 9 cr
PHYS 211-12 General Physics 6 cr
OR PHYS 221-22 Engineering Physics 8 cr GEOL 106 General Geology 3 crOR
GEOL 109 Physical Geology 3 cr GEOL 107 General Geology Lab 1 cr GEOL 112 Historical Geology 3 cr GEOL 211 Mineralogy 3 cr GEOL 212 Lithology 2 cr
Lower division electives 0 - 13 cr
TOTAL 64 - 65 cr
Physical Sciences
Option
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry I 4 cr
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry II 4 cr
MATH 223 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry III 4 cr
CHEM 121-22 General Chemistry 9 cr
PHYS 221-22 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-24 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
Lower division electives 5 - 13 cr
TOTAL 64 cr
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
This two-year degree program is designed for those who are, or who are seeking to be, employed as law enforcement officers. Many law enforcement agencies encourage or require their personnel to obtain a higher education in order to better help meet increased demands to perform more effectively in the face of very complex social, legal, political and economic situations. Graduates in the A. A. degree program will find that they have also fulfilled the majority of the General Education Requirements applicable for a four-year degree.
Students seeking to enroll in this program should contact one of the Criminal Justice Program advisors: these are Dr. Clifford Bryan, Sociology; Mr. Noble Taylor, School of Applied Technology Law Enforcement.
Admission to the Program
For admission to the criminal justice program, a person must have been admitted as a student in the College of Arts and Sciences at ISU. Required Courses
I. General Education Requirements
(40 credits minimum)
Goal 1
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
AND
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
Goal 2
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
Goal 3
MATH 111 Algebra 4 cr
OR
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
OR
Satisfactory score on departmental placement examination
AND
MATH 140 Mathematics in the Modern World 3 cr
OR
MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
Goal 4: Choose one of the following
BIOS 101-102 General Zoology plus Lab 4 cr
BIOS 103-104 General Botany plus Lab 4 cr
BIOS 120 Man and His Environment 4 cr
BIOS 201 Heredity and Its
Implications 4 cr
Goal 5: Choose one of the following
CHEM 105 Architecture of Matter 4 cr
GEOL 106-107 General Geology plus Lab 4 cr
PHYS 152-153 Descriptive Astronomy
plus Lab 4 cr
Goals 6 and 7
HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities 3 cr
AND
HUM 102 Introduction to Humanities 3 cr
Goal 8
PHIL 151 Western Thought 3 cr
Goal 9: Choose one of the following
AMST 200 Introduction to American
Studies 3 cr
HIST 121 U.S. to 1865 3 cr
HIST 122 U.S. Since 1865 3 cr
Goal 10
ANTH 238 Peoples and Cultures of
the New World 3 cr
OR
May be satisfied by satisfactory Goal 11
POLS 101 Introduction to American
Government 3 cr
Goal 12
SOC 112 Social Problems 3 cr
II. Social Science Requirements
(24 credits)
SOC 112* Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 231 Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
SOC 248 Local and National Minorities 3 cr
POLS 101* Introduction to American
Government 3 cr
POLS 248 Politics and the Admin of
Justice 3 cr
PSYC 200 Child Abuse 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Two electives with consent
of advisor 6 cr
*If SOC 112 and POLS 101 are taken to satisfy Goals 11 and 12 as recommended, then the student has two more elective three-credit courses which may be taken with the consent of the advisor.
General Information
Please note the following guidelines:
Director and Associate Professor Attebery
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
The American Studies program offers students a broadly based, flexible, interdisciplinary approach to education. In so doing, the program challenges students to discover from a number of directions the complexity of human thought and society. Graduates can find their places in many fields, such as
foreign service, civil service, public relations, and law. They also may choose to pursue further professional training in graduate programs in any of the areas chosen for emphasis. American Studies students are encouraged to design programs that meet personal aspirations.
Major in American Studies
The American Studies major requires no specific courses beyond the requirements for the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. Rather, the student will complete an American Studies component and three areas of emphasis. For the former, the student must take a minimum of 18 credits in American Studies from all courses offered. Then, for a primary departmental emphasis, the student will select a minimum of 24 credits from any one of the following disciplines: English, history, political science, sociology, anthropology, or psychology. For a secondary emphasis, the student will select a minimum of 18 credits from another of the departments listed above or may substitute mass communication, economics, philosophy, biology, geology, or education. For a third area of emphasis, the student will select a minimum of 12 credits from any of the disciplines already listed or, with permission from the director, elect courses offered by multiple departments but focusing on a single topic, such as women's studies, religious studies, or museum studies. (The student desiring teaching certification in American Studies must meet the requirements established by the College of Education.)
Minor in American Studies
The American Studies minor is designed to give the student majoring in another field an interdisciplinary knowledge of American culture. The minor requires 18 credits in American studies, including the introductory course, AMST 200, and one senior seminar, AMST 401 or 402, or a substitute, cross-listed seminar approved by the program director. The remaining 12 credits must be divided equally between courses cross-listed with humanities and social science disciplines. No more than 6 credits cross-listed with any single discipline may be counted toward the minor.
Courses
100 Introduction to American Language and Cultures 3 credits. Introduction to the forms, uses, and conventions of American English, with emphasis upon their cultural origins and functional varieties. Intended primarily for speakers of standard English as second language or second dialect. Available on a pass/fail basis for those students who elect such an option (with a pass requiring "C" work).
101-102 Survey of American Literature 3 credits. Examination of American literature in its relationship to American history, society, and thought patterns. Credit for 101 will exclude credit for ENGL 253; credit for 102 will exclude credit for ENGL 254.
103-104 Survey of American History 3 credits. Survey with special emphasis on cultural and intellectual history. Credit for 103 will exclude credit for HIST 121; credit for 104 will exclude credit for HIST 122.
200 Introduction to American Studies 3 credits. This course will introduce essential themes in American studies, will outline a basic canon of interdisciplinary knowledge, and will discuss methods with which aspects of American cultural life may be analyzed. Fulfills Goal 9 of the General Education Requirements.
201-202 Issues in American Studies 3 credits. Consideration of American culture, designed for sophomores, to demonstrate the interdisciplinary approach to knowledge through multiple documents such as those from mass media, sociology, literature, history, or fine arts. Issue, theme, or timeblock focus varies with each course offering.
203L American Studies Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory credit given for active participation in relating course work in any American Studies course to evidence of regional culture in southeastern Idaho. Credit requires approval of major advisor and program director.
301-302 Junior Seminar in American Studies 3 credits. Discussion and practice in using the topical or issue oriented approach to problems. Topic or issue to be determined by instructors, subject to approval of department chairpersons.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U.
401-402 Senior Seminar in American Studies 3 credits. Seminar using interdisciplinary methodology to explore particular issues in depth. Focus to be determined by instructors, subject to approval of department chairperson.
403 Problems in American Studies 1-6 credits. For any student who wishes to do individual but guided work on a paper or project relating to American culture. Students will need to convince two instructors from different departments and the director of American Studies of the validity of their proposals. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
Department of
Art and Pre-Architecture
Chairperson and Professor Dial
Professors Brown, Friend, Martin
Associate Professors Evans, Kovacs
Associate Professor (Emeritus) Obermayr
Assistant Professor Granger
Affiliate Instructor Vaughn
The primary aim of the art program is to develop the aesthetic awareness and technical proficiency of the individual student in the visual arts. The student who declares an art major can earn either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The BFA is strongly recommended for those students who plan to pursue graduate work in the visual arts or who intend to enter into commercial studio production. The studio areas offered for concentration are drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, weaving, ceramics and jewelry/metals. In addition, a variety of art history classes is available, and studio classes are offered periodically in such media as papermaking, basketry, watercolor, and similar subjects. The art major may concentrate in one studio area or work in several areas. In addition, the program offers a variety of studio and art history courses for university students majoring in other fields. For art majors, Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements must be met with courses outside the Department of Art and Pre-Architecture.
Admission
Departmental requirements are the same for both degrees. Students who wish to declare a major in art must meet the following criteria:
Prerequisites
Students who major in art must complete the foundation courses (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, and 108) before enrolling in any 200 level or above studio courses. (The student should take these courses during the freshman year.) ART 108 will be required prior to enrollment in 221 and 222 for art majors only. Non-majors may take studio courses/art history without the foundation prerequisites. All students (majors and non-majors) will take studio courses in sequence beginning with the 200 level.
Senior Presentation
During the last semester of the senior year the student must enroll in Senior Presentation, ART 494. As a requirement for graduation as an art major, the student must present a senior thesis exhibit that is reviewed by the entire art faculty. Along with the exhibit, the student must give an oral presentation to the entire art faculty regarding his/her development and growth as an artist/scholar. Elementary and secondary education majors who desire an art component are referred to the Teacher Education section of this bulletin. Please note that ART 334, Secondary Art Methods, is offered spring semester of odd-numbered years only. Summer school graduates must exhibit during the spring semester preceding graduation.
Bachelor of Arts in Art
The Bachelor of Arts degree in art combines a liberal arts education with a strong concentration in studio areas and art history.
Required Courses
ART 101-102 Drawing 6 cr
ART 103-104 Creative Process 6 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 221-222 Survey of Art 6 cr
ART 494 Senior Presentation 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Art electives 27 cr
TOTAL: 49 cr
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Students planning professional art careers in educational or commercial fields or who are planning to do graduate work in art are encouraged to earn the B.F.A. degree.
Required Courses
ART 101-102 Drawing 6 cr
ART 103-104 Creative Process 6 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 201 Intermediate Drawing 3 cr
ART 221-222 Survey of Art 6 cr
ART 231 Introduction to Printmaking 3 cr
ART 241 Introduction to Painting 3 cr
ART 251 Introduction to Metals/
Jewelry 3 cr
ART 261 Introduction to Weaving 3 cr
ART 271 Introduction to Ceramics 3 cr
ART 281 Introduction to Sculpture 3 cr
ART 301 Anatomy Drawing and
Painting 3 cr
ART 310 Professional Practice
and Display 3 cr
ART 494 Senior Presentation 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives upper-division/
studio 18 cr
Art history electives 6 cr
TOTAL: 73 cr
Minor in Studio
The art minor in studio allows the non-art-major university student to explore the discipline of art without investing the time involved in earning customary art degrees. The following courses are required:
ART 101 Drawing 3 cr
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 221 Survey of Art 3 cr
OR
ART 222 Survey of Art 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives (Choose 3 from 9 cr
ART 231, 241, 251,261, 271, 281.)
TOTAL: 21 cr
Minor in Art History
The minor in art history allows the university student with an interest in the cultural history of the visual arts to develop that interest. The following courses are required:
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 221-222 Survey of Art 6 cr
ART 385 Independent Projects
(Art History) 3 cr
ART 422 World Arts 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 6 cr
(Choose 2 from ART 423, 424, 425, 426.)
TOTAL: 21 cr
Art Courses
101 Drawing 3 credits. Introduction to the fundamental skills and techniques of drawing. Deals with the basic elements of composition, proportion, perspective, light and shade. May cover still life, landscape and figure drawing.
102 Drawing 3 credits. Continuation of 101 with refining of skills and techniques. Additional problems in composition and subject matter. PREREQ: ART 101.
103 Creative Process 3 credits. A foundation course that deals with the "vocabulary" of design the basic elements of art through a series of exercises in both black and white and color and in two and three dimensions.
104 Creative Process 3 credits. Use of design vocabulary in the solution of specific 2 and 3 dimensional visual problems. Emphasis shifts to the thought process - the formulation of ideas and solutions, the implementation of concept and craft. PREREQ: ART 103.
105 Art Studio 2 credits. This course is primarily for the non-art major and consists of work in all the studio areas as department scheduling will allow.
108 Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 credits. A study of the elements of visual art, various media and techniques of artistic expression, with a brief historical overview. When appropriate, gallery tours and presentations by visiting artists will be included.
201 Intermediate Drawing 3 credits. Course designed to expand the
student's creative range in subject matter and technique; includes studies in
the historical importance of the drawing in art. PREREQ: ART 101, 102.
202 Intermediate Drawing 3 credits. Further exploration in drawing
technique and theme. Also includes thorough experience with varieties of
drawing media and papers, both traditional and contemporary. PREREQ: ART 201.
210 History and Appreciation of Photography 3 credits. Discovery of
the photographic process and its evolution from tintype to present day film.
Analysis of many recognized masters of photography. Lecture only. Cross-listed
as M C 210 and AMST 201.
215 Graphic Design 3 credits. Introduction to concepts and procedures
of graphic design. Lectures, studio and computer exercises will explore issues
and design for graphic media, typography, and design for the page.
Cross-listed as M C 215.
221 Survey of Art 3 credits. Study of the visual arts from prehistoric
times to the Renaissance and the cultural influences on art forms. Satisfies
Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
222 Survey of Art 3 credits. Study of the visual arts from the
Renaissance to the contemporary era with comparisons of major movements.
Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
230 Introduction to Photography 4 credits. Function and use of the
camera, darkroom. Fundamentals of composition and use of light. How photographs
communicate. Lab required. Student must have own camera and supply
film, paper and some chemicals. ART 210 recommended. Cross-listed as M C 230.
231 Introduction to Printmaking 3 credits. Introduction to one of two
major print medias, either etching or lithography. Emphasis is on the learning
of various technical processes and their incorporation in the development of
the student's imagery.
241 Introduction to Painting and Composition 3 credits. Introduction
to methods, materials, and basic concepts of painting.
243 Watercolor 3 credits. Beginning watercolor techniques, color
theory, traditional and contemporary subject matter. One field trip required.
251 Introduction to Metals/Jewelry 3 credits. Introduction to jewelry
and metalsmithing in various metals with emphasis on design, basic technical
processes and craftsmanship.
261 Introduction to Weaving 3 credits. Procedures and processes
involved in dressing the loom. Production of various weaves on the loom and
experimentation with woven and constructed textiles.
261 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from
Renaissance through Gothic shows how each style was affected by political,
social, economic and philosophical ideas of the time. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
262 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from
Gothic through Modern times and how each style was affected by political,
social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
263 History of American Architecture 3 credits. Study of architecture
and the "built environment" in the Americas from the earliest prehistoric
times to the present with the greatest emphasis on architecture since colonial
times to the present. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
271 Introduction to Ceramics 3 credits. Techniques of forming ceramic
art by coiling, slab construction, and throwing on the potter's wheel, with
emphasis on form, glazing, and decorative techniques.
281 Introduction to Sculpture 3 credits. Introduction to various
methods and materials of sculpture construction, including additive,
subtractive, manipulative, and substitution techniques.
301 Anatomy Drawing and Painting 3 credits. Course designed for
intense explorations into human and animal anatomy using both drawing and
painting media. Some studies in the historical position of the figure in art
of the present and the past. PREREQ: 101-102 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR .
302 Advanced Anatomy Painting and Sculpture 3 credits. Further work in
anatomical structure and form using two and three dimensional format. PREREQ:
301 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
310 Professional Practice and Display 3 credits. Course will prepare
the student to present work professionally, explore employment possibilities,
grant writing, gallery maintenance, business practices, survival skills.
PREREQ: DECLARED ART MAJOR AND COMPLETION OF 60 CREDITS.
331-332 Intermediate Printmaking 3 credits each. Individual work within the media of one's experience or introduction to a new print media. Students will be exposed to new techniques and processes including those used in color printing. PREREQ: ART 231.
333 Intermediate Photography 4 credits. Individual development through
personal photographic work with intensive criticism. Controlled printing
techniques; the zone system. Cross-listed as M C 333. PREREQ: ART 230 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
334 Secondary School Art Methods 2 credits. Practical techniques and
philosophical approaches to teaching art in the middle and high schools.
PREREQ: 12 HOURS OF STUDIO CLASSES. This class is offered in the spring341-342 Intermediate Painting and Composition 3 credits each. Special projects and experimental individual work for advanced students. PREREQ: ART 241.
343 Intermediate Watercolor 3 credits. Further experiments in opaque
and transparent media, variety of supports and styles. One field trip required.
PREREQ: ART 243.
351-352 Intermediate Metals 3 credits each. Experimental work. Individual projects may include stone settings, enameling, angle raising, procedure for hinges, anodizing, repousse and riveting. PREREQ: ART 251.
361-362 Intermediate Weaving 3 credits each. Experimental work on and off loom, fiber structures and dyeing. PREREQ: 261. Also listed as HEC 361-362.
371-372 Intermediate Ceramics 3 credits each. Individual work. Special projects may include glaze and clay technology, history of ceramic art, work on the potter's wheel and forming techniques. PREREQ: ART 271.
381-382 Intermediate Sculpture 3 credits each. Further explorations in imagery and development of skills in sculptural media. PREREQ: ART 281.
385 Individual Projects 3 credits. Supervised research, experimentation, or creative work in an art history subject or studio area not listed in the regular offerings. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR/CHAIRPERSON.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U.
401 Advanced Study in Drawing 3 credits. Individualized
course-of-study designed to address drawing-specific concerns for the advanced
art student. Involves exploration of technical, material, and/or conceptual
possibilities inherent to drawing as an independent medium. PREREQ: ART 202.
405 Color Printing 3 credits. A darkroom oriented class teaching
practical applications of color theory in printing color negatives and slides.
Weekly shooting and printing assignments required. Cross-listed as M C 405.
PREREQ: ART 230 AND ART 333.
410 Advanced Photography 4 credits. Advanced darkroom techniques,
archival concerns, encouragement given to individuals' photographic growth.
Cross-listed as M C 410.
415 Advanced Graphic Design 3 credits. For students familiar with
graphic design basics. Lectures and exercises explore concepts and procedures
in publication design and production. Computer exercises focus on desktop
publishing. Cross-listed as M C 415. PREREQ: ART 215.
g422 World Arts 3 credits. Study of the art produced in cultures outside the western tradition. Topics include pre-Hispanic art of Mexico, Central and South American art, and North American Indian art, Oceanic art, and the art of Africa south of the Sahara.
g423 Nineteenth Century Art 3 credits. History of the visual arts from the beginning of the 19th century up to the advent of Cubism.g424 Twentieth Century Art 3 credits. History of the visual arts from Cubism to the present.
g425 Contemporary Art Forms 3 credits. The study of the major developments of art as an expression of contemporary society. Emphasis on art since 1950. PREREQ: ART 423 OR 424 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g426 Seminar in Art History 3 credits. Extensive reading and discussion in art history and aesthetics under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
g431-g432 Advanced Printmaking 3 credits each. Advanced work in printmaking. Choice of medium. PREREQ: ART 331-332.
g441-g442 Advanced Painting and Composition 3 credits each. Special projects and experimental individual work for advanced students. PREREQ: ART 341 AND 342.
g451-g452 Advanced Metals 3 credits each. Experimental work. Individual projects may include plastics, electro-plating, electroforming, advanced fabrication or raising techniques. PREREQ: ART 351 AND 352.
g461-g462 Advanced Weaving 3 credits each. Experimental work. Individual projects may include on-loom and off-loom techniques, dyeing processes, basketry, or multilayered fabrics. PREREQ: ART 361 AND 362 OR HEC 361 AND 362.
465 Alternative Photo Processes 4 credits. A darkroom course teaching
three 19th century printing processes. These processes
teach the student the evolution of modern materials and color theory. Cross-listed as M C 465. PREREQ: ART 210 AND ART 333.
g471-g472 Advanced Ceramics 3 credits each. Individual projects may include ceramic sculpture, mosaics or experimental problems in form and techniques. PREREQ: ART 371 OR 372.
g473 Clay and Glaze Calculation 3 credits. Research in clay bodies and glaze calculation. Development of formulas for stoneware, whiteware and porcelain. Simple to complex glaze calculation. Historical use of clays and glazes. PREREQ: ART 271 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g474 Kiln Construction 3 credits. Historical use and structure of all types of kilns. Design and construction principles of kilns, burner systems, and safety methodology. PREREQ: ART 371 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481-g482 Advanced Sculpture 3 credits each. Experimental work with an emphasis on scale and environmental problems. PREREQ: ART 381.
g490 Experimental Studio 3 credits. Class work will be in two and three dimension, conceptual art, environmental art, performance and multimedia modes. PREREQ: THREE SEMESTERS OF STUDIO OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
494 Senior Presentation 1 credit. A retrospective exhibit of the
student's best work. This includes techniques of professional presentation,
posters and publicity. To be completed under advisor and/or director, Davis
Gallery.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded S/U.
601 Independent Study in Drawing 3 credits (required). Individualized
course designed to address drawing-specific concerns: technical, material,
and/or conceptual possibilities inherent to various drawing media. May be
repeated for a total of 6 credits.
621 Graduate Seminar 3 credits (required). Reading and discussion of theories and practices relating to the creation and presentation of the visual arts under the supervision of the instructor. Students will research and prepare written presentations for weekly seminar discussion and evaluation.
635 Research in Studio or Theory 4 credits. Investigation of techni-
cal, material, and/or aesthetic/theoretical problems in art history/studio
areas under supervision of the instructor.
640 Experimental Problems in Studio 4 credits. Experimentation in
technical, material, and aesthetic problems in a studio area under the
supervision of the instructor.
645 Studio Variable credit. Studio work under the supervision of the
instructor. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
649 Thesis Proposal 1 credit. Summary of the objectives and goals of
the thesis project prepared under supervision of the student's advisor.
Concurrent with application for admission to candidacy.
650 Thesis Project variable credit, 12 credits required minimum.
Preparation and presentation in a one-person show of a significant body of
work which demonstrates a professional level of competency within a unified
creative point of view. Slides of the works and show required by the department,
under supervision of the candidate's advisor. A graduate faculty orals
committee will review the show and thesis proposal. May be repeated for up to
16 credits. PREREQ: ART 649.
699 Special Topics 1-4 credits.
Pre-Architecture
Affiliate Instructor Vaughn
The practice of architecture requires training in both aesthetic concepts and practical knowledge. The pre-architecture program satisfies both of these needs as well as provides the basis for further professional education.
The basic courses in the sciences, mathematics, and design will serve as a foundation upon which the student may build a professional education and career. The program is designed to facilitate transfer to the professional architecture program at the University of Idaho, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture. The required courses are as nearly as possible identical to those taken at the University of Idaho during the first two years. By following this program, the qualified student may transfer to the U of I without loss of credit. S/he would also be eligible to enter any accredited architecture program. See the current U of I general catalog for further details.
Admission Students who wish to declare a major in Pre-Architecture must meet the following criteria:
ART 101-102 Drawing 6 cr
ART 103-104 Creative Process 6 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
ARCH 111-112 Graphic Communications 4 cr
MATH 111 Algebra 4 cr
OR
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 5 cr
ENGR 201 Surveying 2 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
ARCH 255-256 Basic Architectural Design 6 cr
ARCH 266 Materials and Methods 3 cr
Upon completion of ARCH 255-256, pre-architecture students are required to display a group exhibit of their work.
Architecture Courses
111-112 Graphic Communications 2 credits each. Introduction to the methods used in the preparation of design and presentation drawing necessary in any design profession. PREREQ: ARCH 111 FOR ARCH 112.
204 Presentation Drawings 1-3 credits. Individual student selected projects to develop techniques used for preparation of display drawings. Emphasis on realism and value studies needed to "sell" design concepts to a client. May repeat for a maximum of 4 credits.
255-256 Basic Architectural Design 3 credits each. Introduction to form, space, and systems of elementary architectural projects. Course to consist of one one-hour lecture and two three-hour labs per week. PREREQ: ARCH 112 AND ART 103-104. PREREQ: ARCH 255 FOR ARCH 256.
261 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from Renaissance through Gothic shows how each style was affected by political, social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
262 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from
Gothic through Modern times and how each style was affected by political,
social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
263 History of American Architecture 3 credits. Study of architecture
and the "built environment" in the Americas from the earliest prehistoric
times to the present with the greatest emphasis on architecture since colonial
times to the present. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
266 Materials and Methods 3 credits. Material characteristics from
manufacture to construction use. Product information and resource literature
investigation.
Department of Biological Sciences
Chairperson and Professor Seeley
Assistant Chairperson and Professor Bowmer
Professors J. Anderson, R. Anderson, Farrell, Griffith, Holte, House, Huntly, Keller, J. McCune, R. McCune, Minshall, Scalarone, D. Spall, Stephens, Streubel, Trost, Tullis, Winston
Associate Professors Bunde,
Assistant Professors Fehrer, Hand, Inouye, Peterson, Rose, Smith Adjunct
Faculty Apel, Bechard, Cade, Caldwell, Carlson-Lammers, Chapman, Chesson,
Clark, Connelly, Corsini, Grant, Johnson, Laundre, Markham, Merry, Mickelson,
Minshall,
J., Perotto, Platts, Reynolds, Roberts, Rosentreter, Ward, Wolfram
Affiliate Faculty Bunde, C., Kritsky, Urfer
Auxiliary Faculty Akersten
The Department of Biological Sciences offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Botany
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Zoology
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Medical Technology emphasis Bachelor of
Science in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry*
*(Joint program with the Department of Chemistry.)
The student pursuing any B.S. degree in the biological sciences must complete General Education Goals 1, 2, 3; Goals 4 and 5; two of Goals 6, 7, 8; and three of Goals 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Goals 10 A and 10 B are alternate means of satisfying Goal 10), in addition to satisfying the departmental requirements. A student pursuing a B. A. in botany or zoology must complete all General Education Goals (i. e., Goals 1-9, 10 A and 10 B, and 11-12) in addition to satisfying the departmental requirements. The biology major, with a minimum of required courses, is designed to present the student selecting this major with considerable latitude in developing his or her own program. It also has the flexibility of permitting a student to select courses to meet the State of Idaho requirements for teacher certification while completing a degree in the Department of Biological Sciences. The student is permitted 67 elective hours in the program. Eight of these credits must be selected from biology with the remainder restricted only by university general requirements.
The undergraduate majors in botany and zoology are designed to prepare students for professional and graduate schools. These majors incorporate the biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and language required to meet the admission requirements of most graduate and professional schools. Included in these programs are the General Education Requirements as well as electives which permit considerable breadth in training.
The ecology program seeks to develop an understanding of ecological systems and their reactions to perturbations, expertise in problem solving and communication skills, and a solid background in basic ecology and supporting disciplines. The curriculum emphasizes environmental assessment and the collection and analysis of field data through in-depth studies of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The curriculum was designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in environmental assessment, planning, or conservation, or of those who wish to pursue advanced training in ecology or natural resource management.
The student majoring in microbiology, medical technology, or biochemistry is provided with a broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge which will qualify him or her either for an immediate career in microbiology, medical technology, or biochemistry or for further education in graduate or professional school. Men and women in the health professions use their microbiological and biochemical training daily to diagnose and treat disease conditions caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, cancers, and biochemical imbalances. Food microbiologists and research scientists directly apply their knowledge of the basic principles of microbiology and biochemistry in the development and processing of their products. Doctors, nurses, and medical and dental technicians constantly utilize microbiology training in their work.
Students should consult current departmental list of course rotations to determine which semesters and years these courses will be offered.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 221 Intro Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS 223 Intro Microbiology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 491 Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 492 Seminar 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 8 cr
(Electives must include course work in both upper-division botany and
zoology).
CHEM 107 Essentials of Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 108 Essentials of Organic and
Biochemistry 5 cr
OR
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Botany
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 304 Elements of Plant Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 312 Systematic Botany 4 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 405 Plant Anatomy 3 cr
BIOS 406 Plant Morphology 4 cr
BIOS 491 Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 492 Seminar 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Zoology
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 303 Principles of Animal
Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr
BIOS 314 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy 4 cr
OR
BIOS 324 Comparative Embryo and
Human Development 4 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 491 Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 492 Seminar 1 cr
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
Electives (upper-division zoology) 3 cr
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
Required Courses
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
BIOS 104 General Botany Lab 1 cr
BIOS 192 Ecology Seminar 1 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 4 cr
BIOS 303 Human Physiology 4 cr
OR
BIOS 304 Plant Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 315 Introduction Biometry 3 cr
BIOS 318 Ecological Topics 1-3 cr
BIOS 317 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOS 320 Physiological Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 337 Conservation of Natural
Resources 3 cr
BIOS 358 General Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 489 Field Ecology 3 cr
In addition to other requirements, ecology majors must take at least two courses from the following list and one other upper-division biology course in which the natural history and systematics of groups of organisms are stressed.
Select two of the following ecology course requirements:
BIOS 408 Plant Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 416 Community Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 452 Population Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 459 Ecology: Biology of Fishes 3 cr
BIOS 462 Freshwater Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 476 Ecology of Water Pollution 3 cr
Select one of the following natural history and systematics course requirements (2-4 credits):
BIOS 309 Range Agrostology 2 cr
BIOS 310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 cr
BIOS 311 Dendrology 3 cr
BIOS 312 Systematic Botany 4 cr
BIOS 426 Ichthyology/ Herpetology 3 cr
BIOS 431 General Entomology 3 cr
BIOS 438 Ornithology 3 cr
BIOS 441 Mammalogy 3 cr
Courses required outside the department:
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
GEOL 106 General Geology 3 cr
GEOL 107 General Geology Lab 1 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
SPCH 301 Business and Professional
Speaking 3 cr
Recommendations
It is recommended that additional credits be taken in BIOS 481-482, Independent Problems, or BIOS 493, Senior Thesis, in the area of ecology. ECON 201 and 202 are highly recommended (only 3 credits apply toward General Education Requirements, Goal 11). In addition, a student should take a minimum of 9 credits in a single area of concentration outside the Biological Sciences Department, e.g. business, computer science, political science.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Freshman Year
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
ENGL 101 Composition 3 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120* Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
One subject from
Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Sophomore Year
ENG 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 236 Advanced General
Microbiology 3 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
Two of Goals 9, 11, and 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
BIOS 332 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS 351 Immunology 3 cr
BIOS 353 Immunology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 355 Pathogenic Micro 3 cr
BIOS 357 Pathogenic Micro Lab 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language 8 cr
(2 semesters, Goal 10B)
One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
Electives 4 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS 433 Microbial Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 465 Microbial Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 467 Microbial Genetics Lab 1 cr
BIOS 475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOS 477 Bacterial Virology Lab 1 cr
OR
BIOS 478 Animal Virology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 491-492- Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR
494 (Minimum of 1 cr. must
be in BIOS 494)
IN ADDITION: Electives 18 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Recommended Electives
BIOS 303 Principles of Animal
Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
MATH 222* Calculus and Analytic
Geometry II 4 cr
*Students electing to take MATH 222 are advised to take MATH 121 rather than MATH 120 as the first calculus course.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Medical Technology Emphasis
Freshman Year
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
CHEM 121 General Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry 4 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
ENGL 101 Composition 3 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
One of Goals 9, 10A, 11,
or 12 3 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Sophomore Year
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry 4 cr
CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 236 Advanced General
Microbiology 3 cr
PHYS 211-212 General Physics 6 cr
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
Two of Goals 9, 10A,
11, or 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
BIOS 449 Human Physiology I 4 cr
BIOS 456 Human Physiology II 4 cr
BIOS 332 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOS 351 Immunology 3 cr
BIOS 353 Immunology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 355 Pathogenic Micro 3 cr
BIOS 357 Pathogenic Micro Lab 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
One of Goals 6, 7, or 8 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 4 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS 423 Parasitology 3 cr
BIOS 433 Microbial Physiology 4 cr
BIOS 466* Medical Mycology 3 cr
BIOS 465 Microbial Genetics 3 cr
BIOS 475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOS 477 Bacterial Virology Lab 1 cr
OR
BIOS 478 Animal Virology Lab 1 cr
BIOS 491-492 Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR
BIOS 494 (A minimum of 1 credit
must be in BIOS 494)
IN ADDITION: Electives 13 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
*Students in sequence so that BIOS 466 falls in their senior year must take CHEM 217 in their junior year. If BIOS 466 falls during the junior year, the student must take CHEM 217 in the senior year.
Recommended Electives
M&O 312 Individual and Organization
Behavior 3 cr
M&O 373 Personnel Management 3 cr
MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer
Systems 3 cr
BIOS 419 Mammalian Histology 4 cr
BIOS 444 General Pathology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology 1 cr
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Students may apply for entry into medical technology clinical training at an affiliated hospital at the end of the third year of the microbiology or microbiology/medical technology emphasis curriculum. The student must register for BIOS 411 (Medical Technology- Internship) to receive academic credit for the clinical training. If all General Education Requirements are completed before the student enters the training program, a B.S. degree in medical technology will be awarded to the student upon completion of the clinical training program. However, because training programs seldom accept students after only three years of academic work, it is recommended that the student plan to complete the four year curriculum and earn a B.S. degree in microbiology or microbiology/medical technology emphasis. The fifth year (twelve-month training period) would then be spent in an approved medical technology training program at an affiliated hospital. During that year, the student would earn an additional 32 credits in BIOS 411 (Medical Technology-Internship) and a B.S. in medical technology.
Students should consult the department chair about training program applications during the spring semester of their junior year (or one calendar year prior to the planned beginning of the training program).
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Freshman Year
CHEM 121 General Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 122 General Chemistry 4 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 103 General Botany 3 cr
ENGL 101 Composition 3 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry I 4 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
TOTAL: 30 cr
Sophomore Year
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and
Writing 3 cr
CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry II 4 cr
One of Goals 9,11 and 12 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Junior Year
CHEM 313 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis Lab 2 cr
BIOS 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOS 206 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOS 207 Cell Biology Lab 1 cr
IN ADDITION: Foreign Language (Goal 10B) 8 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7 & 8 6 cr
TOTAL: 32 cr
Senior Year
BIOS 445 Biochemistry I 3 cr
BIOS 447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
BIOS 334 Experimental Biochem 1 cr
BIOS 448 Advanced Experimental
Biochemistry 2 cr
CHEM 491-492 Seminar 2 cr
OR
BIOS 491-492 Seminar, to total: 2 cr
OR BIOS 494 (A minimum of 1 credit
must be in CHEM 491,
492 or BIOS 494.)
One of Goals 9, 11, 12 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 19 cr
TOTAL: 33 cr
Suggested Electives
MATH 223 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 4 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
OR
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
OR
CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2 cr
Courses in Biological Sciences
100 Introduction to Biology 1 credit. An introduction to basic
biological concepts: chemistry and energy relationships, the cell (organization,
function, reproduction and metabolism) and basic genetics. Offered in an
audio-tutorial format only. Does not meet General Education Requirements.
101 General Zoology 3 credits. General study of animals. PREREQ TO
ALL UPPER-DIVISION COURSES IN ZOOLOGY. Combination of BIOS 101-102 satisfies
Goal 4 of the General Education Requirements.
102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 credit. Exercises designed to
introduce the tools, techniques, and significance of experimentation in the
zoological sciences. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 101. Combination of BIOS 101-102
satisfies Goal 4 of the General Education Requirements.
103 General Botany 3 credits. General study of plants. PREREQ TO ALL
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES IN BOTANY. Combination of BIOS 103-104 satisfies Goal 4
of the General Education Requirements.
104 General Botany Laboratory 1 credit. Exercises designed to
introduce the tools, techniques and significance of experimentation in the
botanical sciences. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 103. Combination of BIOS 103-104
satisfies Goal 4 of the General Education Requirements.
120 Man and His Environment 4 credits. Consideration of biological
issues related to human environment, population and inheritance and basic
concepts of resource conservation. Historical, contemporary and future
implications of these issues are discussed. Designed for non-science majors;
recommended for biology majors. Satisfies Goal 4 of the General Education
Requirements.
192 Ecology Seminar 1 credit. Designed to acquaint majors or inter-
ested students with the field of conservation and to provide opportunities for
interaction among students, faculty and professionals.
201 Heredity and Its Implications 4 credits. Principles of heredity,
especially of man, and their implications in human affairs. Satisfies Goal 4
of the General Education Requirements.
203 General Ecology 4 credits. Organisms in relation to their
environment. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103.
206 Cell Biology 3 credits. Study of the structure and function of cells
as they respond to the environment. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103, ONE YEAR OF
COLLEGE CHEMISTRY OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
207 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory experiments empha-
sizing an evolutionary approach to cell structure and function, including
basic techniques of tissue culture.
208 Homesteading 3 credits. A course emphasizing the application of
ecological and biological principles of self-reliant living in balance with
nature.
213 Fall Flora 2 credits. For teachers and others who wish to become
acquainted with Idaho plants. Common names are emphasized. Common cultivated
and native plants are collected and identified.
214 Spring Flora 2 credits. For those who wish to become acquainted
with the common names and habitat of edible, poisonous, native, and cultivated
springtime plants of southeast Idaho. Identification and collection techniques
are emphasized.
221 Introductory Microbiology 3 credits. Essential principles of
microbiology and an introduction to various applications of economic importance.
No credit if taken after BIOS 235. PREREQ: CHEM 107 OR 121 AND BIOS 101
OR 103.
223 Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 credit. To be accompanied or
preceded by BIOS 221.
230 Bioethics 3 credits. Examination of recent advances in biology
and medicine in relation to basic ethical theories and traditional value
systems. Focuses on human reproduction, genetic engineering, medical care,
humans as experimental subjects, environmental issues, and death and dying.
235 General Microbiology 4 credits. Comparative taxonomy, cytology,
physiology, genetics, immunology, and ecology of microorganisms, and a survey
of important applications. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 101;CHEM 301, OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
236 Advanced General Microbiology 3 credits. Advanced topics in
general microbiology with lecture and lab emphasis on modern developments in
the science. PREREQ: BIOS 235 OR EQUIVALENT.
243 Nature Photography 2 credits. A course involving the techniques
of maxi-, mini-, and micro-nature photography. Darkroom procedures will be
covered.
250 Physiological Aspects of Mountaineering 3 credits. The study of
human physiology as it relates to general mountaineering and outdoor pursuits
in adverse environments. Topics include acclimatization to temperature,
mountain sickness, energetics. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g301 Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits. Structures and functions of
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g302 Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits. Structures and functions of
circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive
systems. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g303 Principles of Animal Physiology 4 credits. Compares homeostatic
processes including ionic and osmotic regulation, nerve and muscle physiology,
circulation, respiration, and endocrine functions among major animal groups.
Lecture and Lab. PREREQ: BIOS 101; 1 YEAR OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY.
g304 Elements of Plant Physiology 4 credits. Study of the physical and
chemical basis of plant life as related to such things as absorption, transpiration,
manufacture of foods, digestion, growth, and reproduction. PREREQ:
BIOS 103; ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY.
305 Introduction to Pathobiology 3 credits. Concepts of pathobiology,
to include causes, common mechanisms and manifestations of human disease.
Patterns of pathogenesis as related to physiological mechanisms are examined.
PREREQ: BIOS 100, OR 101; 301 AND 302.
306 Laboratory Exercises in Pathobiology 1 credit. Exercises to
demonstrate concepts of pathobiology including causes, common mechanisms and
manifestations of disease. COREQ: BIOS 305.
307 Radiobiology 3 credits. Survey of the effects of ionizing
radiation on living matter at the subcellular, cellular, and organismal
levels. PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103; PHYSICS 211, 212, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g309 Range Agrostology 2 credits. Study of grasses with emphasis on
western species. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g310 Invertebrate Zoology 4 credits. General study of invertebrate
animals with laboratory work on representatives of the invertebrate phyla.
Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g311 Dendrology 3 credits. Identification, classification, characteris-
tics, and economic importance of the principal species of trees of temperate
North America. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g312 Systematic Botany 4 credits. Instruction on collecting of plants and
systems of classification. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g314 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 credits. Descriptive studies of
adult morphology of selected vertebrates and examples of other representative
chordates are used to illustrate the evolution of structure and function.
PREREQ: BIOS 101.
315 Introduction to Biometry 3 credits. Concepts of experimental
design and microcomputer application of basic statistical techniques to
analysis of biological data. PREREQ: 200 BIOS COURSE.
g317 Organic Evolution 3 credits. Critical discussion of the facts and
theories of organic evolution and the general development of evolutionary
speculation. PREREQ: A COURSE IN GENERAL BIOLOGY AND JUNIOR STANDING.
g318 Ecological Topic 1 credit. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and
laboratory work dealing with ecological relationships. Emphasis varies. May be
repeated until a maximum of 3 credits is earned. PREREQ: BIOS 203 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
320 Physiological Ecology 3 credits. Study of physiological adapta-
tions of plants and animals. Physiological mechanisms will be emphasized.
Lectures, laboratories, and field trips will illustrate adaptive responses to
a diversity of environments. PREREQ: BIOS 203; BIOS 303 OR 304 RECOMMENDED.
g324 Comparative Embryology and Human Development 4 credits. Descriptive
studies of the embryonic development of selected vertebrates together with the
embryonic and fetal development of the human. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g332 Biochemistry 3 credits. General introductory course which includes
the occurrence, structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, amino
acids, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; energy metabolism; and integration
of the above areas. PREREQ: CHEM 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
334 Experimental Biochemistry 1 credit. Laboratory course including
both qualitative and quantitative experiments. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g332.
g337 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 credits. Principles and concepts
relevant to man's influence upon his environment, especially through interruption
of ecological succession, reduction of diversity in the landscape and
pollution, and over-breeding. PREREQ: BIOS 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
341 Medical Microbiology 2 credits. A course for non-majors which
explores the interrelationships of pathogenic microorganisms and man. Bacterial
and viral diseases which are of clinical importance will be discussed in
detail. PREREQ: BIOS 221 OR 235.
g351 Immunology 3 credits. Fundamental concepts of antibody-mediated and
cell-mediated mechanisms of immunity. In-vivo and in-vitro antigen-antibody
interactions are discussed. PREREQ: BIOS 235 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g353 Immunology Laboratory 1 credit. Selected laboratory experiments to
accompany Immunology 351. Must be accompanied or preceded by BIOS 351. Open to
non-majors by special permission.
g355 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 credits. Study of the important
disease-producing microorganisms. Host-parasite relationships, pathogenic
properties of microorganisms and pathology of disease processes will be
discussed. PREREQ: BIOS 351 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g357 Pathogenic Microbiology Lab 2 credits. Will emphasize procedures for
the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria. Clinical specimens
will be provided for use in identification of unknowns. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS
355.
g358 Genetics 3 credits. Basic principles of heredity and variation.
PREREQ: BIOS 101 OR 103.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g400 Oral Histology and Embryology 3 credits The microanatomy and
formative processes of the teeth and their surrounding structures.
g405 Plant Anatomy 3 credits. Study of the development and microscopic
structure of the stems, leaves, roots, and reproductive structures of vascular
plants with emphasis on the flowering plants. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g406 Plant Morphology 4 credits. Study of the reproduction, structure,
development, evolution, and classification of the fungi, algae, bryophytes,
and vascular plants. PREREQ: BIOS 103.
g408 Plant Ecology 3 credits. Major factors limiting plant growth and
distribution with emphasis on adaptation and response at the individual,
population, and community levels. Includes studies of species distributions
along environmental gradients and community structure and analysis. PREREQ:
BIOS 203.
411 Medical Technology Internship 32 credits. Twelve-month training
course in clinical laboratory methods. Includes procedures in hematology,
serology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology. Program components meet the
requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences. PREREQ: BIOS 351; 355.
g413 Biology Teaching Methods 3 credits. Designed to help biology
teachers plan, teach and evaluate biological activities for their students. A
diversity of laboratory and outdoor environmental educational materials and
methods will be experientially considered. Required for secondary teaching
majors in biology.
g416 Community Ecology 3 credits. Structure, function, and classification
of plant and animal communities, emphasizing biotic and abiotic interactions
and patterns of change in space and time. Field work emphasizes the collection
and analysis of data. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g419 Mammalian Histology 4 credits. Study of animal tissues, including
structural and functional characteristics of tissues and organs. PREREQ: BIOS
206, 207, OR 303 OR 301 AND 302.
g420 Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy 2 credits. Study of human body structure
emphasizing muscular system and its relationship to axial and appendicular
skeleton. Focus is on extremities, thorax, and pelvis with applications toward
normal, diseased and rehabilitative functions. PREREQ: BIOS 301 AND 302.
g423 Parasitology 3 credits. Study of the animal parasites with emphasis
on those of man. Laboratory includes identification of the important parasites
of man; the collection and the preservation of the available local forms.
PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g425 Human Anatomy 4 credits. General systemic anatomy with emphasis on
microscopic and gross structure. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g426 Ichthyology/Herpetology 3 credits. Natural history, identification,
classification and evolution of the ectothermic vertebrates. Lecture, laboratory
and field work. PREREQ: TEN HOURS OF COLLEGE BIOLOGY.
g428 Veterinary and Medical Entomology 3 credits. Identification, habits,
life cycles, ecology and management of arthropods of veterinary and public
health importance, including relationships between vectors, pathogens, and
hosts. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g430 Human Performance Physiology 4 credits. Physiology as applied to
human energetics with relation to respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular,
nervous and endocrine systems. Includes rehabilitation analysis of abnormalities
of performance. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: BIOS 301 AND 302 OR BIOS
303.
g431 General Entomology 3 credits. Study of structure, development,
classification, and life histories of insects, including ecological, economic
and management considerations. A returnable collection of insects may be
required. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g433 Microbial Physiology 4 credits. Comparative biochemistry of microor-
ganisms, including enzyme kinetics, carbon and energy metabolism, nitrogen
metabolism, nutrition, and the effect of environmental factors on growth,
death, and metabolism. PREREQ: BIOS 332 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g435 Vertebrate Paleontology 4 credits. Phylogenetic history of the
vertebrates outlined in the light of morphology, classification,evolution,
paleoecology, and the significance of fossils. Field trips. PREREQ: GEOL 431
OR BIOS 314 OR EQUIVALENT.
g438 Ornithology 3 credits. Study of the origin, evolution, structure,
habits, adaptations, distribution, and classification of birds. Field trips.
PREREQ: BIOS 101.
g440 Human Gross Anatomy 4 credits. Comprehensive regional study of gross
human anatomy with emphasis on the upper limb, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and
perineum. Designed for first year dental students and complements BIOS g450.
Lecture and laboratory.
g441 Mammalogy 3 credits. General study of mammals including classifica-
tion, identification, habits, ecology, economics, and techniques of study,
with emphasis on North American forms. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g443 Endocrinology 3 credits. Study of the anatomy and physiology of the
ductless glands and the properties and uses of natural and synthetic hormones.
PREREQ: BIOS 303.
g444 General Pathology 4 credits. Study of basic pathological processes
which underlie disease, including inflammation, neoplasia, infarction and
cellular alterations; an attempt is made to correlate the anatomical, functional,
and biochemical alterations. Lectures, demonstrations and small group
discussions.
g445 Biochemistry I 3 credits Introduction to basic aspects of biochemi-
cal systems, including fundamental chemical and physical properties of
biomolecules. Enzymology, including allosterism, metabolic regulation,
bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. PREREQ: CHEM 302 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g446 Selected Topics in Physiology 1 credit. Selected topics in physiolo-
gy for dental students: blood coagulation-complement-kinin systems, prostaglandin
and related substances, vitamins, steroids, mucopolysaccharides,
collagen and other extracellular matrix macromolecules and cyto- and molecular
genetics.
g447 Biochemistry II 3 credits. Functional continuation of g445. Lipid,
amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism. Emphasis is on regulation of metabolism,
metabolic dysfunctions, biochemical mechanisms of hormone action,
biochemical genetics, protein synthesis, and metabolic consequences of genetic
defects.
g448 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry 2 credits. Advanced laboratory
projects designed to emphasize techniques of qualitative and quantitative
biochemical analysis. COREQ: BIOS 447 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g449 Human Physiology 4 credits. First of a two course sequence. Physiol-
ogy of the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems.
PREREQ: BIOS 101; CHEM 121 AND 122; COREQ: g425.
g450 Head and Neck Anatomy 3 credits. Comprehensive presentation of the
anatomy of the head and neck as it applies to the practice of dentistry.
Lecture and laboratory.
g452 Population Ecology 3 credits. Study of the forces that determine the
composition, density, and distribution of terrestrial animal populations
including natality, mortality, dispersion, and environment, knowledge of which
is applicable to game management. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g454 Advanced Immunology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected areas of
immunobiology. Course content will vary with current demand. Students will
lead discussions and present current literature. PREREQ: BIOS g351 AND
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g456 Human Physiology II 4 credits. Physiology of gastrointestinal,
endocrine, and reproductive systems. Includes studies of acid-base balance,
peripheral circulation, shock, and temperature regulation. PREREQ: BIOS g449
OR EQUIVALENT.
g459 Ecology: Biology of Fishes 3 credits. Study of the anatomy, ecology,
and management of fishes of economic importance. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203
OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g460 Neuroanatomy 2 credits. Comprehensive presentation of the anatomy of
the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord. Combined lecture and
laboratory demonstration. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g461 Advanced Genetics 3 credits. Detailed and critical consideration of
selected genetic topics with emphasis on recent advances. PREREQ: BIOS 358 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g462 Freshwater Ecology 3 credits. Study of the interaction of physical
and biotic factors in aquatic ecosystems. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g463 Human Pathophysiology 5 credits. The study of basic processes
underlying diseases, with an emphasis on correlating anatomical, functional,
and biochemical alterations with clinical manifestations. PREREQ: BIOS g425;
BIOCHEMISTRY; ONE YEAR OF PHYSIOLOGY, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g465 Microbial Genetics 3 credits. Principles of heredity and variation
with application of these principles to bacteria and viruses. PREREQ: BIOS
236; CHEM 301.
g466 Medical Mycology 3 credits. Lecture/laboratory course addressing
medically important fungi. Taxonomy, clinical disease, pathogenesis, immunological
diagnosis and laboratory identification of contaminants, opportunists,
superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses. PREREQ: BIOS 221 OR
235.
g467 Microbial Genetics Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory investigations of
the principles of heredity, variation and genetic exchange in bacteria and
bacterial viruses. PREREQ: BIOS 235 OR BIOS 221 AND 223.
g468 Oral Microbiology 1 credit. Study of microbiology of plaque, caries,
periodontal disease, immunobiology of oral disease and control of microorganisms
with antimicrobial agents. Four periods devoted to laboratory study of
medically important oral microbes. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS 355.
g469 Special Topics in Microbiology 1-4 credits. Study of selected topics
in microbiology. Course contents will vary with topics selected. May be
repeated with departmental approval for nonrepetitive course content. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g470 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 1 credit. Human gross regional anatomy in
cross and sagittal sections. Designed to prepare students in radiographic
sciences to understand structure depicted by various imaging techniques.
PREREQ: BIOS 100 OR 101 BIOS 301 AND 302.
g471 Pathophysiology 4 credits. Focuses on the response of physiological
systems to pathophysiological disruptions. The relationships between tissue,
organ, and systemic physiology and pathological conditions will be emphasized.
PREREQ: BIOS 301-302 OR BIOS 303.
g473 Industrial Microbiology 4 credits. Microbiological and biochemical
aspects of fermentative and oxidative processes of industrial importance such
as yeast, mold, and bacterial fermentation. PREREQ: BIOS 433.
g474 Human Anatomy (Physical Therapy Emphasis) 5 credits. Human gross
anatomy and histology for, but not limited to, physical therapy students
emphasizing the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, peripheral nervous,
cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. PREREQ: BIOS 301 AND 302 OR EQUIVALENT.
g475 General Virology 3 credits. Introduction to the general principles
of virology through consideration of structure, genetics, replication and
biochemistry of animal and bacterial viruses. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF 90
CREDITS.
g476 Ecology of Water Pollution 3 credits. Study of causes of pollution
and their effects on the aquatic environment and its inhabitants. Special
consideration given to the biological and chemical assessment of pollution in
streams. Field work. PREREQ: BIOS 462 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g477 Bacterial Virology Laboratory 1 credit. Designed to acquaint
students with the techniques and experimental principles used in the study of
bacterial viruses. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g475.
g478 Animal Virology Laboratory 1 credit. Introduces tissue culture
methods and other techniques employed in the study of animal viruses. PREREQ
OR COREQ: BIOS g475.
g479 Survey of Electron Microscopy 2 credits. Introduction to the
potentialities, theory, techniques, and limitations of electron microscopy.
The field will be surveyed as a whole, but primary emphasis will be on
biological applications. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481-g482 Independent Problems 1-4 credits. Individual problems will be
assigned to students on the basis of interest and previous preparation.
PREREQ: A MINIMUM OF TWO COURSES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PERMISSION OF THE
g485 Nutritional Biochemistry 3 credits. Human metabolism in health and
disease. Emphasizes interrelationships among hormones, carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids, vitamins and minerals within tissues and organs. PREREQ: CHEM
107 AND 108, OR CHEM 121 AND 301.
g486 Human Systemic Physiology 5 credits. One semester human physiology
course emphasizing the function and regulation of the muscular, skeletal,
circulatory, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and immune systems. PREREQ:
CHEM 121 AND 122; BIOS 301 AND 302 OR EQUIVALENT.
g489 Field Ecology 3 credits. An intensive field study of at least one
biogeographical region to increase student's knowledge of, and skill with,
field sampling techniques, field-study design,data collection and analysis,
and report preparation. PREREQ: BIOS 203.
g491-492 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature in
the general fields of biological science. Open only to graduate students and
seniors or by permission of the department.
494 Seminar in Microbiology 1 credit. Presentation of written and
oral review of library research in microbiology and molecular biology by
students for discussion with faculty and fellow students. May be repeated for
a total of two credits.
493 Senior Thesis 1-4 credits. (See course description,
University-Wide Courses.)
g495 Ethology 3 credits. Behavior of animals and the evolutionary
mechanisms which dictate behavioral patterns. PREREQ: UPPER-DIVISION OR
GRADUATE STATUS.
521 Ecological Concepts 3 credits. Major concepts in ecology in
relation to environmental degradation, pollution, hazardous materials, and
environmental management. Credit may not be used for a graduate degree in
biology.
587 Environmental Science and Pollutants 3 credits. Structure and
function of ecosystems, sources and characteristics of hazardous materials,
mechanisms and pathways of pollutant transport and degradation, mechanisms of
pollutant impact on ecosystems and human health. PREREQ: BIOS 521, AN UNDERGRADUATE
ECOLOGY COURSE, OR EQUIVALENT.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
601 Animal Behavior 3 credits. Behavior and social organization of
animals with particular attention to the vertebrates. Lecture, laboratory, and
field work. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
602 Advanced Plant Physiology 3 credits. Study of the interrelation-
ships of soil, water, and minerals in the nutrition of plants. PREREQ: BIOS
304 OR EQUIVALENT.
603 Comparative Physiology 3 credits. Study of the ways in which
organisms meet their functional requirements. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
604 Advanced Limnology: Streams and Biotic Production 3 credits.
Study of the ecology of streams; chemical, physical, and geological aspects in
relation to biota. Production of organic matter, tracing of food webs and
construction of energy budgets. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
605 Biometry 4 credits. Application of descriptive and analytical
statistical methods to experimental design and biological research. PREREQ:
COLLEGE ALGEBRA OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
607 Environmental Physiology 3 credits. Study of the physiological
mechanisms and interrelated behavioral patterns by which animals respond to
environmental factors. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
610 Principles of Molecular Biology 3 credits. Introduction to
subcellular biology and molecular genetics. DNA replication, cell division,
the genetic code, transcription, translation, enzyme function, and control
mechanisms in procaryotic and eucaryotic cells. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOS g332.
613 Biogeography 3 credits. Discussion of patterns of distribution of
species and their historic and ecological causes. Includes research project.
621 Advanced Methods in Microbiology 3 credits. PREREQ: GRADUATE
STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
623 Soil and Ground Water Bioremediation 3 credits. Theoretical and
applied aspects of biological treatment for contaminated subsurface systems.
PREREQ: BIOS 587.
624 Microbial Ecology 3 credits. Ecological principles applied to
microorganisms. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND A COURSE IN MICROBIOLOGY.
628 Cytology and Cell Physiology 4 credits. Advanced study of the
functions and structural components of cells. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
629 Basic Concepts in Biology 3 credits. Consideration of the
fundamental concepts of biology, their origin and development. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
631-632 Advanced Systematic Botany 3 credits. Classification of plants as
it rests on morphological, chemical, ecological, and genetics bases. PREREQ:
BIOS 312 OR EQUIVALENT.
633 Advanced Microbial Physiology 3 credits. Advanced topics in
microbial physiology and biochemistry. PREREQ: BIOS g332 AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
634 Intermediary Metabolism 3 credits. Theory, reactions, and methods
pertinent to research in intermediary metabolism. PREREQ: BIOS 332 AND
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
636 Experimental Intermediary Metabolism 2 credits. Must be accompa-
nied by or preceded by BIOS 634.
648 Graduate Problems 1-9 credits. Per semester (may be repeated).
Thesis related research. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Graded S/U.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
651 Advanced Studies in Ecology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of semi-
nars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with ecological relationships.
652 Advanced Studies in Physiology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in physiology.
653 Advanced Studies in Vertebrate Zoology 2-6 credits. Flexible use
of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in vertebrate
zoology.
654 Advanced Studies in Invertebrate Zoology 2-6 credits. Flexible
use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in
invertebrate zoology.
655 Advanced Studies in Vertebrate Paleontology 2-6 credits. Flexible
use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in
vertebrate paleontology.
656 Advanced Studies in Systematic Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible use
of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in systematic
biology.
657 Advanced Studies in Plant Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in systematic
biology.
658 Advanced Studies in Limnology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in limnology.
659 Advanced Studies in Genetics 2-6 credits. Flexible use of
seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in genetics.
660 Selected Topics in Biochemistry 3 credits. Detailed study of
selected areas of biochemistry. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: BIOS 447 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
661 Advanced Studies in Environmental Physiology 2-6 credits.
Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems
in environmental physiology.
662 Advanced Studies in Developmental Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible
use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in
developmental biology.
670 Selected Topics in Microbiology 1-4 credits. Detailed study of
selected areas of microbiology. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
675 Advanced Bacterial Virology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected
areas of bacterial virology. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: BIOS g475 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
676 Advanced Animal Virology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected
areas of animal virology. Course content will vary with current demand.
PREREQ: BIOS g475 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
679 Electron Microscopy 5 credits. Practical application of electron
microscopy to research. PREREQ: BIOS g479, GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR. Enrollment limited to students who have a demonstrated need to
learn electron microscopy techniques.
691 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature. May be
repeated until a maximum of 4 credits is earned.
692 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature. May be
repeated until a maximum of 4 credits is earned.
693 Seminar in College Teaching 1 credit. Doctor of Arts candidates.
May be repeated once. Graded S/U.
694 Advanced Studies in College Teaching 2-6 credits. Investigation
into new approaches to the teaching of biology at the college level and the
functions of college faculty.
699 Doctoral Dissertation. Variable credit.
700 Supervised Teaching Internship. Variable to 9 credits per
semester. Graded S/U.
Department of Chemistry
Chair and Professor Wiegand
Professors Benson, Ronald, Sutter
Associate Professors Kalivas, Wells
Assistant Professors Rodriguez,
Rosentreter, Wigal
Professors Emeritus Arcand, Braun, Faler, Heckler
Students who wish to major in chemistry may take courses which will prepare them for industrial or governmental laboratory work, for graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, or allied fields, or lead toward professional training in medicine or dentistry.
The department offers three traditional degree programs and a combined BS/MS program which is designed for highly motivated students who wish to progress more rapidly. The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for students who desire a flexible program so they can develop more interdisciplinary competence. The Bachelor of Science degree places greater emphasis on chemistry. It is designed to lead to American Chemical Society (ACS) certification upon graduation. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is a joint program with the Department of Biological Sciences. It is directed toward future work in the field of molecular biology. Students may be admitted to the combined BS/MS program at the beginning of their junior year.
This program allows the student to receive the ACS certified Bachelor of Science degree and the Master of Science degree at the end of the fifth year.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
A suggested sequence for taking the required science courses is given below. Variations on the sequence should be checked to insure that course prerequisites have been satisfied. Because many courses have structured prerequisites, major deviations from this schedule could increase the time required to obtain the degree.
First Year
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
MATH 121-222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 8 cr
Second Year
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
Third Year
CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2 cr
CHEM 313 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
Fourth Year
CHEM 407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM 453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 466 Structural Analysis in
Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 481-482 Independent Problems 3 cr
CHEM 491 Seminar 1 cr
OR
CHEM 492 Seminar 1 cr
Bachelor of Science chemistry majors should note the following considerations for General Education Requirements: ENGL 101 (Goal 1) and SPCH 101 (Goal 2) should be completed during the freshman year, and ENGL 201 should be passed by or during the sophomore year. The mathematics requirement (Goal 3) should be fulfilled by MATH 121 and 222 as early as feasible. All Bachelor of Science chemistry majors must complete Goal 10B (German, French or Russian) in addition to 6 credit hours from Goals 6, 7 or 8 and 6 credits from Goals 9, 11 or 12.
Combined BS/MS Program in Chemistry
The combined BS/MS curriculum in chemistry at Idaho State University consists of required course work, research experience, and presentation of the student's research through both written and oral communication.
Admission Requirements
Students may be admitted to the program after having completed 64 credit hours. Application for admission must be made to the chemistry department. In addition the student must have completed the following courses or the equivalent, and have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics
Laboratory 2 cr
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry I 4 cr
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry II 4 cr
MATH 223 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry III 4 cr
First Year Requirements
(Junior Year) See the suggested schedule
During the first semester each student is expected to select three faculty members to serve as his/her advisory committee subject to the approval of the department chair. The research advisor may be selected from another institution such as Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) with the approval of the Chemistry Department. During the second semester, the student is expected to write a research proposal describing his/her research project. This proposal will include an introduction, the significance of the research, description of the experimental work, and the equipment and/or materials required. The student is expected to begin his/her research at the beginning of the summer session. Monthly progress reports will be required hence forth.
Each student must complete the Graduate Record Exam before the beginning of his/her second year (senior year) in the combined BS/MS program. The student must score at or above the 35th percentile in two areas of the aptitude sections (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical).
Other Requirements
Each student is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The following courses must be completed.
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
CHEM 407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM 435 Senior Research 8 cr
CHEM 453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 466 Structural Analysis in
Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 491 Seminar 1 cr
CHEM 510 Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 530 Advanced Analytical
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 555 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 571 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 601 Seminar 2 cr
CHEM 635 Master's Research 10 cr
In addition, the student must complete an additional 3 credit hours of
600 level courses and additional electives for a total of 158 credit hours.
This corresponds to 128 credit hours for the BS degree and 30 credit hours for
the MS degree. Students are required to have completed all general education
requirements by the end of their senior year (second year in the combined
BS/MS program). It is the intent that all students will finish within the
period of 3 years after admission to the program. It will be recommended that
students who are not making adequate progress discontinue the program.
Suggested Schedule
The following schedule will show how a typical student might progress through the BS/MS program.
Third Year (Junior)
Fall/Spring
*CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2 cr
*CHEM 313 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
*CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis
Laboratory 2 cr
*CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry 3 cr
*CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry 3 cr
LANG 4 cr
LANG 4 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
Electives 2 cr
TOTAL: 28 cr
Summer
CHEM 435 Senior Research 8 cr
Fourth Year (Senior)
Fall/Spring
CHEM 407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM 453 Modern Experimental
Physical Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 466 Structural Analysis in
Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 491 Seminar 1 cr
CHEM 510 Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 571 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr
ELECTIVES 14 cr
TOTAL: 27 cr
Summer
CHEM 635 Master's Research 6 cr
Fifth Year
Fall/Spring
CHEM 530 Advanced Analytical
Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 555 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 601 Seminar 2 cr
CHEM 635 Master's Research 4 cr
ELECTIVES 12 cr
TOTAL: 24 cr
*Must be completed by the end of the junior year.
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
A suggested sequence for the science requirements is listed below. Variations in this sequence should be checked to see that course prerequisites are met.
First Year
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
MATH 121-222 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 8 cr
Second Year
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
Third Year
CHEM 351-352 Physical Chemistry 6 cr
Plus 6 additional upper-division credits in chemistry, approved by the department and not to include 481-482, 491-492.
No more than 40 credits in chemistry will be allowed toward graduation in this program.
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry majors should complete ENGL 101 and SPCH 101 (Goals 1 and 2 of the General Education Requirements) during the freshman year and ENGL 201 should be passed by or during the sophomore year. Goal 3 (mathematics) should be fulfilled by MATH 121 and 222 as early as feasible. The other General Education Requirements (Goals 4 and 6-12) should be taken as credit loads allow.
Teaching Major in Chemistry
Teaching majors in chemistry should see the department chairman.
Minor in Chemistry
Required courses:
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 217 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry 7 cr
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr
TOTAL: 23 cr
In addition to the 23 hours specified above, the chemistry minor shall consist of six additional hours of approved upper division electives in chemistry, (excluding CHEM 333, 400, 481-482, and 491-492), for a total of 29 credits.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
The Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Chemistry jointly offer the B.S. degree in biochemistry. The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for graduate work in biochemistry and related fields, as well as for admission to medical, dental, or other health professional schools. The graduate also is prepared to go directly into research or industrial positions which require preparation only at the B.S. level.
A detailed description of the program is listed under the Department of Biological Sciences.
Chemistry Courses
105 Architecture of Matter 4 credits. How scientific thought has
produced chemical models of the structure of the material world, and the
ethical and social consequences of its applications. Recommended for students
not majoring in the natural sciences. Satisfies Goal 5 of the General Education
Requirements.
107 Essentials of Chemistry 5 credits. Atomic structure, kinetic
molecular theory, chemical calculations, solutions, acid-base reactions,
equilibrium, and some descriptive inorganic chemistry. Proficiency in high
school algebra is needed.
108 Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry 5 credits. Descriptive
organic and biochemistry with emphasis on organic compounds of biological
importance. May not be used as a prerequisite to other courses in chemistry.
PREREQ: CHEM 107 OR 121.
121 General Chemistry 5 credits. Introductory course for students in
scientific and technical fields; structure of matter, stoichiometry, kinetic
theory, equilibrium and chemical periodicity. Proficiency in high school
algebra is needed.
122 General Chemistry 4 credits. Introduction to kinetics, equilibri-
um, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 121 OR EQUIVALENT.
126 Cations and Anions 1 credit. Qualitative analysis of a selected
group of cations and anions by wet chemical and instrumental means. PREREQ OR
COREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 credits. The chemistry of a representa-
tive selection of the chemical elements and their compounds: types of compounds,
their preparation, and their reactions under various conditions.
PREREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
217 Quantitative Analysis 4 credits. Study of the theoretical
foundations of quantitative analysis and laboratory experiments in volumetric,
gravimetric and colorimetric analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 122 AND MATH 121.
g301 Organic Chemistry 4 credits. Fundamentals of organic chemistry are
examined through nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties,
reaction mechanisms and principal synthetic methods; experience with basic
operations is acquired in laboratory. PREREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g302 Organic Chemistry 3 credits. A continuation of CHEM g301. A more
intensive study in the preparation, reactions, properties, and reaction
mechanisms of organic compounds. PREREQ: CHEM g301 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g304 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit. Laboratory work giving
further experience in fundamental operations of organic chemistry and including
the preparation of typical compounds. PREREQ: CHEM g301. COREQ: CHEM g302
OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g305 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2 credits. Intermediate laboratory
course in modern methods of preparative organic chemistry. Primary emphasis on
synthesis, separation, purification and structural analysis techniques.
PREREQ: CHEM g304 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g313 Instrumental Analysis 2 credits. Advanced quantitative analysis
dealing chiefly with quantitative applications of instrumental methods.
PREREQ: CHEM 217 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
317 Principles of Nuclear Science 3 credits. Radioactive decay and
growth, interactions of radiation with matter, radiation detection and
radiochemical techniques. Experiments in radioactivity measurements. PREREQ:
CHEM 121 AND PHYS 212 OR 222 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
333 Science and Civilization 3 credits. A critical examination of the
methods of physical science, its contributions to civilization, and its
inherent limitations. No science or mathematics prerequisite. Junior standing
or consent of instructor required. Cross-listed with PHYS 333.
g334 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 credits. Laboratory course
giving experience in fundamental operations of modern instrumental methods of
analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 313 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g351-g352 Physical Chemistry 3 credits each. The fundamental principles
of physical chemistry; thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, molecular structure,
quantum theory, spectroscopy, and solution chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 122, MATH
222, AND PHYS 222, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g370 Crystallography and X-Ray 3 credits. X-ray diffraction analysis:
study of crystallography, goniometry, powder methods. Introduction to crystal
structure analysis. Cross-listed as GEOL g370 and PHYS g370. PREREQ: CHEM
122.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g400 Practicum in Physical Science 2 credits. Practical problems associ-
ated with equipping, setting up and operating laboratories in chemistry and
physics. Cross-listed with PHYS 400. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT CHAIR.
g407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 credits. Structure and reactivity of
inorganic compounds including coordination compounds; acid-base chemistry and
nonaqueous solvent systems; organometallic chemistry and other special topics
of current interest. PREREQ: CHEM 211, CHEM g352, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits. Modern physical methods of
inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on the application of group theory to
spectroscopic analysis. COREQ: CHEM g466 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g425 Equilibrium and Stoichiometry 3 credits. Extension of stoichiometric
concepts. Calculations related to complex analytical systems involving
multiple, simultaneous equilibria; relationships between exact and approximate
methods. PREREQ: MATH 222 OR GRADE OF B IN CHEM 217 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g430 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3 credits. Advanced treatment of
standards, sampling, special methods of analysis, and methods of separation.
PREREQ: CHEM g302, g352, g425, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g432 Chemometrics 4 credits. Data analysis of chemical measurements and
design or selection of optimal measurement procedures and experiments by
mathematical and statistical analysis including sampling theory, optimization,
factor analysis, pattern recognition, and multicomponent analysis. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
435 Senior Research 1-4 credits. The student will be introduced to
research techniques, development of manipulative skills, instrumental methods,
laboratory notebook keeping, data interpretation and library research. PREREQ:
ACCEPTANCE IN THE BS/MS PROGRAM. LIMIT 8 CREDITS.
g446 Computer Applications in Science 2 credits. Emphasis will be on
Basic Programming and Chemistry. Students will be allowed opportunity to
concentrate on problems which may be of special interest to them in their
science field.
g453 Modern Experimental Physical Chemistry 2 credits. Magnetic, optical
and electrical properties of materials, calorimetry, voltammetry, optical and
laser spectroscopic techniques. PREREQ: CHEM 334 AND 352.
g455 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 credits. Introductory material from
quantum chemistry and statistical mechanics with applications in chemical
thermodynamics. PREREQ: CHEM g302 AND g352 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g466 Structural Analysis in Chemistry 2 credits. The application of
spectra-structure correlations to the solution of chemical structural problems.
PREREQ: CHEM g302 AND CHEM g407, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g471 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 credits. Kinetics and mechanisms in
organic reactions. PREREQ: CHEM g302 AND CHEM g352 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481-g482 Independent Problems in Chemistry 1-4 credits each. Directed
library and laboratory research. Courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6
credits.
g491-g492 Seminar 1 credit. Oral reports of library and laboratory
research. COREQ: CHEM g481, CHEM g482, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credits. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
601 Seminar 1 credit. Oral reports of current literature and research
in chemistry.
610 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 credits. Detailed consideration of
limited phase of chemistry; course content will vary with current demand and
with the instructor; may be repeated with departmental approval for
nonrepetitive course content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR AND APPLICABLE
ADVANCED COURSES IN CHEMISTRY.
615 X-Ray Diffraction Analysis 3 credits. The theory and use of x-ray
diffraction methods for the analysis of crystalline materials and crystal
structure determinations. PREREQ: GEOL 370, CHEM 370, PHYS 370 OR EQUIVALENT.
621 Organic Reactions 3 credits. Advanced study of organic chemical
reactions with emphasis on synthetic applications. PREREQ: CHEM g302.
635 Masters Research 2-6 credits. A continuation of CHEM 435 to
improve ability of students to solve chemical problems independently and
pursue research at an advanced level. PREREQ: CHEM 435. LIMIT 12 CREDITS.
640 Research Techniques in Chemistry 2-6 credits. Designed to improve
the ability of students to solve chemical problems independently in the
laboratory; special emphasis on development of manipulative skills, instrumental
methods and supporting library research; nature of the projects dictated
by students' needs; may be repeated with departmental approval for
nonrepetitive course content. Limit 12 credits.
650 Thesis 1-10 credits.
Department of Communication and Theatre
Chairperson and Professor Loebs
Professors Bliesner, Blomquist,
Associate Professors Dienstfrey, Frazier, J. House, Mauch, Short, Trinklein,
Turner
Assistant Professors DiSanza,
Hardy-Short, Jull, Legge
Mass Communication
Each area of study in mass communication emphasizes the importance of a strong liberal arts education to students preparing for careers in the media and mass communication. Effective communication in any form depends upon an adequate breadth of knowledge.
For the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, five options are available: Journalism, Television, Photography, Advertising/Public Relations and Media Studies.
Journalism, Television, Photography and Advertising/Public Relations sequences require approximately 33 credits and an additional 15 credits from a selected component of specialized study outside the options. These options are designed to give practical as well as theoretical skills in those areas. The Media Studies option requires 45 credit hours selected from mass communication and other departments and prepares students in a more general way for career options in business, industry or government.
A grade of "C" or better is required in each of the major courses.
Speech
Communication
The speech curriculum is structured on the basic assumption that people's ability to communicate orally in an effective manner is vital to successful social interaction. From this premise the speech program is designed to meet a threefold purpose: to study the nature and process of oral communication; to develop the student's ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and rationally; to understand the critical role of rhetoric in shaping historical events. Students who study speech receive a broad liberal arts background which may lead to careers in law, business, public relations, teaching, the ministry, politics, broadcasting, personnel work, and public service.
Theatre
The theatre curriculum is designed to provide not only a humanistic awareness of our history and civilization through a study of dramatic literature and theatre history, but also to allow the student to pursue courses of study which develop skills and techniques applicable to the production of plays and other theatrical media. A balance between theoretical and practical courses is offered in several degree programs. A theatre program can lead to careers in such varying areas as theatre, television, film, education, journalism, public relations, personnel work, sales, insurance, government, and law.
The Bachelor of Arts is offered in mass communication. The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees are offered in speech and in theatre, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in theatre.
Bachelor of Arts
in Mass
Communication
Emphases
Select one of the following
emphases:
Emphasis in Journalism
M C 119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr
M C 121 Reporting & Newswriting 4 cr
M C 230 Introduction to Photography 4 cr
M C 270 Journalism History 3 cr
M C 321 Reporting of Public Affairs 3 cr
M C 325 Editing for Print Media 3 cr
M C 440 Media Law & Ethics 3 cr
M C 452 Mass Communication &
Society 3 cr
Plus one of the following courses:
M C 215 Graphic Design 3 cr
M C 305 Photojournalism 4 cr
M C 327 Magazine Article Writing 3 cr
M C 445 Editorial Writing 15 cr
M C 497 Media Internships 6 cr
IN ADDITION: Components 15 cr
TOTAL: 44 or 45 cr
Emphasis in Television
M C 119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr
M C 121 Reporting & Newswriting 4 cr
M C 230 Introduction to Photography 4 cr
M C 290 American Broadcasting 3 cr
M C 300 Television Production 3 cr
M C 435 Television News 3 cr
M C 450 Television Workshop 2 cr
M C 452 Mass Communication &
Society 3 cr
M C 460 Corporate Video Production 3 cr
Plus two of the following courses:
M C 321 Reporting of Public Affairs 3 cr
M C 350 Cable TV & New Media
Technologies 3 cr
M C 360 Film-Style Production 3 cr
IN ADDITION:
Components 15 cr
TOTAL: 49 cr
Emphasis in Photography
M C 119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr
M C 121 Reporting & Newswriting 4 cr
M C 210 History & Appreciation of
Photography 3 cr
M C 215 Graphic Design 3 cr
M C 230 Introduction to Photography 4 cr
M C 333 Intermediate Photography 4 cr
M C 410 Advanced Photography 4 cr
M C 452 Mass Communication &
Society 3 cr
PHIL 490 Aesthetics & Photography 3 cr
Plus one of the following courses:
M C 305 Photojournalism 4 cr
M C 405 Color Printing 4 cr
M C 465 Alternative Photo Processes 4 cr
IN ADDITION: Components 15 cr
TOTAL: 50 cr
Emphasis in Advertising/Public Relations
M C 119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr
M C 121 Reporting & Newswriting 4 cr
M C 200 Introduction to Advertising
Media 3 cr
M C 215 Graphic Design 3 cr
M C 230 Introduction to Photography 4 cr
M C 341 Public Relations Methods 3 cr
M C 355 Creating Effective
Advertising 3 cr
M C 415 Advanced Graphic Design 3 cr
M C 452 Mass Communication &
Society 3 cr
M C 455 Advertising Sales 3 cr
M C 480 Public Relations Programs 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Components 15 cr
TOTAL: 50 cr
Recommended
Econ 202 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
Emphasis in Media Studies
M C 119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr
M C 121 Reporting and Newswriting 4 cr
M C 210 History & Appreciation of
Photography 3 cr
M C 215 Graphic Design 3 cr
M C 290 American Broadcasting 3 cr
OR
M C 300 Television Production 3 cr
M C 321 Reporting of Public Affairs 3 cr
M C 350 Cable TV & News Media
Technologies 3 cr
M C 415 Advanced Graphic Design 3 cr
M C 440 Media Law & Ethics 3 cr
M C 452 Mass Communication &
Society 3 cr
ENGL 307 Professional Writing 3 cr
OR
ENGL 308 Business Communications 3 cr
SPCH 301 Business & Professional
Speaking 3 cr
IN ADDITION Mass Communication
electives 3 cr
Select one course from each of the two following blocks:
Block 1
MKTG 325 Basic Marketing Management 3 cr
MKTG g428 Marketing Communications 3 cr
SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 cr
SPCH 355 Nonverbal Communication 2 cr
SPCH g441 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr
SPCH g452 Conflict Management 3 cr
SPCH g453 Organizational
Communication 3 cr
Block 2
SPCH g436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 cr
SPCH g437 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
SPCH g442 American Rhetoric and Public
Address 3 cr
SPCH g447 Rhetoric of Hitler, Lenin, and
Churchill 3 cr
SPCH g451 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 cr
TOTAL: 45 or 46 cr
Recommended
MGT g312 Individual & Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
Components
Students must take 15 credits from ONE of the following five component areas subject to the following conditions:
At least nine of the 15 credits must be upper division.
None of the courses included in the component may also be used to satisfy any of the General Education Requirements.
The Director of the Mass Communication Program must approve the courses selected to satisfy the component.
A minor or a second major may be substituted for the entire component requirement if approved by the Director of the Mass Communication Program.
Component 1-Business and Economics
Business Economics
Component 2-World Affairs
Geology 115
History
Political Science
Component 3-Social Sciences
American Studies
Anthropology
Psychology
Sociology
Speech Communication
Component 4-Arts and Humanities
Art
English
Music
Philosophy
Speech Communication
Theatre
Component 5-Natural Sciences
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication
Emphases
Select one of the following emphases:
Emphasis in Speech Communication
SPCH 111-112-
311-312 Speech Practicum 2 cr
SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 cr
SPCH 305 Argumentation and Debate 3 cr
SPCH 308 Persuasion 3 cr
SPCH 355 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr
SPCH 408 Communication Theory 3 cr
SPCH 436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 cr
SPCH 437 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
SPCH 441 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr
Plus 6 credits from the following:
SPCH 442 American Rhetoric and Public
Address 3 cr
SPCH 447 Rhetoric of Hitler, Lenin, and
Churchill 3 cr
SPCH 451 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 cr
Plus 9 credits from the following:
SPCH 301 Business and Professional
Speaking 3 cr
SPCH 440 Gender and Communication 3 cr
SPCH 452 Conflict Management 3 cr
SPCH 453 Organizational
Communication 3 cr
TOTAL: 41 cr
Emphasis in Organizational Communication
SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 cr
SPCH 355 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr
SPCH 408 Communication Theory 3 cr
SPCH 436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 cr
SPCH 437 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
SPCH 441 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr
SPCH 452 Conflict Management 3 cr
SPCH 453 Organizational
Communication 3 cr
Plus 15 credits from the following:
SPCH 305 Argumentation and Debate 3 cr
SPCH 308 Persuasion 3 cr
SPCH 313-314 Speech Communication
Internship 1-6 cr
SPCH 440 Gender and Communications 3 cr
SPCH 442 American Rhetoric and Public
Address 3 cr
SPCH 447 Rhetoric of Hitler, Lenin, and
Churchill 3 cr
SPCH 451 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 cr
Select two courses from one of the following two blocks:
Block 1
MGT 312 Individual and Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
MGT 441 Organization Behavior 3 cr
MGT 457 Organization Development 3 cr
Block 2
PSYC 341 Social Psychology 3 cr
PSYC 443 Advanced Social Psychology 3 cr
SOC 364 Industry and Society 3 cr
TOTAL: 42 cr
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 104 Theatre Graphics 2 cr
THEA 111-112 Stagecraft 6 cr
THEA 251-252 Beginning Acting 6 cr
THEA 304 Theatre Management 2 cr
THEA 313-314 Theatre Backgrounds 6 cr
THEA 355 Stage Direction 3 cr
THEA 419 Modern European Theatre 3 cr
THEA 420 American Theatre 3 cr
THEA 456 Advanced Stage Directing 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Upper-division theatre 3 cr
Plus 4 credits from the following:
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
TOTAL: 42 cr
Related Areas
Required Courses:
ENGL 476 Shakespeare 3 cr
P E 107 Fencing 1 cr
SPCH 117 Oral Interpretation: Textual
Analysis 3 cr
SPCH 132 Voice and Diction 2 cr
Plus 2 credits from the following dance courses:
P E 140 Dance-Jazz 1 cr
P E 142 Dance-Ballet 1 cr
P E 145 Modern Dance 1 cr
P E 146 Intermediate Modern Dance 1 cr
TOTAL: 11 cr
Minors
Minor in Speech Communication
SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 cr
SPCH 305 Argumentation and Debate 3 cr
SPCH 436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 cr
SPCH 437 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
SPCH 441 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr
Plus 6 credits from the following:
SPCH 408 Communication Theory 3 cr
SPCH 442 American Rhetoric and Public
Address 3 cr
SPCH 447 Rhetoric of Hitler, Lenin, and
Churchill 3 cr
SPCH 451 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 cr
TOTAL: 21 cr
Minor in Organizational Communication
SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 cr
SPCH 436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 cr
SPCH 437 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
SPCH 441 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr
SPCH 453 Organizational
Communication 3 cr
Plus 6 credits from the following:
SPCH 305 Argumentation and Debate 3 cr
SPCH 308 Persuasion 3 cr
SPCH 313-314 Speech Communication
Internship 1-6 cr
SPCH 355 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr
SPCH 408 Communication Theory 3 cr
SPCH 452 Conflict Management 3 cr
TOTAL: 21 cr
Minor in Theatre
History and Dramatic Literature
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 205 Art of the Film I 3 cr
THEA 313 Theatre Background I 3 cr
THEA 314 Theatre Background II 3 cr
THEA 419 Modern European Theatre 3 cr
THEA 420 American Theatre 3 cr
THEA 470 Contemporary Theatre 3 cr
ENGL 476 Shakespeare 3 cr
TOTAL: 24 cr
Minor in Costume
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 104 Theatre Graphics 2 cr
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 323 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA 328 Stage Costume
History and Design 3 cr
THEA 421 Basic Pattern Drafting for
Stage Costuming 3 cr
THEA 191-392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 23 cr
Minor in Technical Theatre
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 104 Theatre Graphics 2 cr
THEA 111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 112 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 304 Theatre Management 2 cr
THEA 311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 426 Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 191-392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 26 cr
Minor in Acting
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 252 Intermediate Acting 3 cr
THEA 351 Problems in Acting 3 cr
THEA 424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 cr
THEA 191-392 Theatre Production 3 cr
SPCH 117 Oral Interpretation: Textual
Analysis 3 cr
SPCH 132 Voice and Diction 2 cr
TOTAL: 25 cr
Minor in Technical Theatre and Costume
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 104 Theatre Graphics 2 cr
THEA 111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 112 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 3 cr
THEA 214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 304 Theatre Management 3 cr
THEA 311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 323 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
OR
THEA 328 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA 191-392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 30 cr
Minor in Acting and Directing
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 111 Stagecraft 3 cr
OR
THEA 112 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 252 Intermediate Acting 3 cr
THEA 351 Problems in Acting 3 cr
THEA 355 Stage Direction 3 cr
THEA 424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 cr
THEA 456 Advanced Stage Directing 3 cr
SPCH 132 Voice and Diction 2 cr
TOTAL: 30 cr
General Minor (Unspecified)
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
IN ADDITION: THEA electives 20 cr
TOTAL: 23 cr
Program must be approved by the department.
Bachelor of
Fine Arts
General Requirements
English Composition 3-6 cr Related Areas 34 cr
(Courses in one or more of the following: art, architecture, music, literature, dance, speech)
Electives 24 cr Major 64 cr
TOTAL: 128 cr
Major Requirements
(common to all options)
THEA 101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 104 Theatre Graphics 2 cr
THEA 111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 304 Theatre Management 2 cr
THEA 313 Theatre Background I 3 cr
THEA 314 Theatre Background II 3 cr
THEA 323 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA 328 Stage Costume History and
Design 3 cr
THEA 355 Stage Directing 3 cr
THEA 419 Modern European Theatre 3 cr
THEA 420 American Theatre 3 cr
THEA 470 Contemporary Theatre 3 cr
THEA 490 Practicum Theatre Arts 3 cr
THEA 191-392 Theatre Production 2 cr
TOTAL: 46 cr
Acting-Directing Option
Major Requirements
THEA 252 Intermediate Acting 3 cr
THEA 351 Problems in Acting 6 cr
THEA 352 BFA Studio 3 cr
THEA 424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 cr
THEA 456 Advanced Stage Directing 3 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr
Related Areas (Required Courses)
ART 221-222 Survey of Art 6 cr
ENGL 476 Shakespeare 3 cr
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 127 Class Voice 2 cr
P E 107 Fencing 1 cr
P E 141 Modern Dance 1 cr
P E 142 Ballet 1 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
SPCH 117 Oral Interpretation: Textual
Analysis 3 cr
SPCH 132 Voice and Dictation 2 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 10 cr
TOTAL: 34 cr
Electives (Recommended Courses)
BIOS 120 Man and His Environment 4 cr
HIST 101 Western Civilization 3 cr
HIST 102 Western Civilization 3 cr
PHIL 333 Aesthetics 3 cr
PSYC 111 Intro to Psychology 3 cr
PSYC 112 Intro to Psychology 3 cr
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 2 cr
TOTAL: 24 cr
Technical Option
Major Requirements
THEA 112 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 412 Scenic Painting 3 cr
THEA 426 Scene Design 3 cr
Theatre Electives 6 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr
Related Areas (Required Courses)
ENGL 476 Shakespeare 3 cr
TOTAL: 3 cr
Related Areas
(Recommended Courses)
ARCH 263 History of American
Architecture 3 cr
ART 101 Drawing 3 cr
ART 102 Drawing 3 cr
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 104 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 108 Intro to Visual Arts 3 cr
ART 203 Color Theory 3 cr
ART 221 Survey of Art 3 cr
ART 222 Survey of Art 3 cr
ART 230 Photography 4 cr
ART 301 Anatomy Drawing and
Painting 3 cr
ENGL 205 Art of the Film I 3 cr
ENGL 305 Art of the Film II 3 cr
MUSC 105 Music in General Culture 3 cr
MUSC 106 American Music: A Panorama 3 cr
PHIL 211 Logic and Language 3 cr
PHIL 333 Aesthetics 3 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
TOTAL: Select 31 of 54 cr
Electives
(Recommended Courses)
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting I 3 cr
BIOS 120 Man and His Environment 4 cr
CIS 120 Intro to Computer Systems 3 cr
ENGR 103 Engineering Drawing 2 cr
MGT 215 Small Business Management 3 cr
MGT 312 Individual and Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
HEC 224 Textiles 4 cr
HIST 101 Western Civilization 3 cr
HIST 102 Western Civilization 3 cr
HIST 252 East Asian History 3 cr
HIST 253 African and Afro-American
History 3 cr
HIST 443 English History 3 cr
HIST 444 Victorian England and After 3 cr
PSYC 111 Intro to Psychology 3 cr
PSYC 112 Intro to Psychology 3 cr
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 3 cr
TOTAL: Select 24 of 49 cr
Costume Option
Major Requirements
THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 414 Advanced Makeup 2 cr
THEA 421 Basic Pattern Drafting for
Stage Costuming 3 cr
THEA 422 Period Pattern Drafting for
Stage Costuming 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Electives 8 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr
Related Areas
Same as Technical Option above
TOTAL: Select 34 of 57 cr
Electives
Same as Technical Option above
TOTAL: Select 24 of 49 cr
Mass Communication Courses
119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 credits. Historical and contemporary
roles of newspapers, magazines, photography, film, radio and television in
society. Media economics and government regulation. Sociological and psychological
effects of the mass media on the individual.
121 Reporting and Newswriting 4 credits. Fundamentals of reporting
and newswriting. Elements of news, news sources, structure of news stories.
Emphasis on reporting local news. PREREQ: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGL
101.
200 Introduction to Advertising Media 3 credits. In-depth study of
newspapers, radio, TV, magazines, billboards, direct mail as advertising
vehicles and their audiences.
210 History and Appreciation of Photography 3 credits. Discovery of
the photographic process and its evolution from tintype to present day film.
Analysis of many recognized masters of photography. Lecture only.
Cross-listed as ART 210 and AMST 201. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education
Requirements.
215 Graphic Design 3 credits. Introduction to concepts and procedures
of graphic design. Lectures, studio and computer exercises will explore issues
in design for graphic media, typography, and design for the page. Cross-listed
as ART 215.
230 Introduction to Photography 4 credits. Function and use of the
camera, darkroom. Fundamentals of composition and use of light. How photographs
communicate. Lab required. Students must have own camera and supply
film, paper and some chemicals. M C 210 recommended. Cross-listed as ART 230.
270 Journalism History 3 credits. The development of mass media from
Gutenberg to the present with emphasis on American print journalism.
290 American Broadcasting 3 credits. Introduction to the history,
structure, economics, programming and regulation of broadcasting in the United
States. PREREQ: M C 119.
300 Television Production 3 credits. Emphasis on studio and remote
television production, with exercises in basic camera operation, electronic
editing, studio directing and field reporting.
305 Photojournalism 4 credits. Laboratory required. Emphasis on
photographing for magazine and newspaper reproduction. Assignments designed to
give students working experience making typical news and feature photos.
Deadlines stressed. PREREQ: M C 230; M C 121 AND M C 210 STRONGLY ADVISED.
321 Reporting of Public Affairs 3 credits. Reporting news of local
government, including police department, city council, school board, courts
and other agencies. PREREQ: M C 121 OR MEDIA EXPERIENCE.
325 Editing for Print Media 3 credits. Editing, typography, layout
and desktop publishing of newspapers, advertising fliers, pamphlets. Emphasis
on laboratory projects. PREREQ: M C 121.
327 Magazine Article Writing 3 credits. Writing non-fiction magazine
articles to the requirements of publications chosen by the student.
333 Intermediate Photography 4 credits. Individual development
through personal photographic work with intensive criticism. Controlled
printing techniques; the zone system. Cross-listed as ART 333. PREREQ: M C
230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
341 Public Relations Methods 3 credits. Development of news releases
for print and electronic media, speeches and other tools of the practitioner.
Techniques of persuasion. PREREQ: M C 121 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
350 Cable Television and New Media Technologies 3 credits. Develop-
ment and role of cable, home video, satellites and other video delivery
systems in contemporary society. Emphasis on programming, technology, economics,
regulation, industry trends and future directions.
355 Creating Effective Advertising 3 credits. Laboratory-based
exercises in creating advertising that support sales and marketing strategies.
Matching of messages to media. PREREQ: M C 200 AND M C 215 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
360 Film-Style Production 3 credits. Non-news film and video produc-
tion. Focuses on creative aspects of making films and videos: sound, lighting,
composition, editing, special effects, animation, etc. PREREQ: M C 230 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Permission of instructor required. Does not satisfy
requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U
405 Color Printing 3 credits. A darkroom-oriented class teaching
practical applications of color theory in printing color negatives and slides.
Weekly shooting and printing assignments required. Cross-listed as ART 405.
PREREQ: M C 230 AND M C 333.
410 Advanced Photography 4 credits. Advanced darkroom techniques,
archival concerns, encouragement given to individuals' photographic growth.
Cross-listed as ART 410.
415 Advanced Graphic Design 3 credits. For students familiar with
graphic design basics. Lectures and exercises explore concepts and procedures
in publication design and production. Computer lab exercises focus on desktop
publishing. Cross-listed as ART 415. PREREQ: M C 215. 435Television News 3
credits. Writing, reporting and producing the television newscast. Emphasis on
proper technique as well as ethical and social issues. PREREQ: M C 121, 300.
440 Media Law and Ethics 3 credits. Principles of the law of libel,
privacy, copyright, obscenity, press freedom, responsibility and ethics as
they apply to the news media.
445 Editorial Writing 3 credits. Writing and producing the editorial
page including fundamentals of column and opinion piece writing, syndication,
letters to the editor, cartoons.
450 Television Workshop 2 credits. Practical experience producing
television programs for local airing. May be repeated for a total of six
credits. PREREQ: M C 300.
g452 Mass Communication & Society 3 credits. Media and audiences as they
relate to freedom, censorship, public opinion, propaganda, public affairs,
crime and violence and other social phenomena under different forms of
government. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
455 Advertising Sales 3 credits. Tactics, strategies and techniques
of selling advertising. PREREQ: M C 355 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g460 Corporate Video Production 3 credits. Producing for corporate,
educational, home video, documentary and other non-fiction markets. Advanced
production techniques. Major project required. PREREQ: M C 360 AND PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
465 Alternative Photo Processes 4 credits. A darkroom-oriented course
teaching three 19th century printing processes. These processes teach the
student the evolution of modern materials and color theory. Cross-listed as
ART 465. PREREQ: M C 210 AND M C 333.
480 Public Relations Programs 3 credits. Tactics and strategies for
planning public relations programs for public and private organizations.
PREREQ: M C 341 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
491 Independent Projects 1-3 credits. Under direct supervision of a
department faculty member, student conducts individual projects in the field
of mass communication. May be repeated for a total of six credits. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
497 Media Internship 6 credits. Practical experience in the media,
supervised by faculty and professional journalists. Work equivalent to full
time for one-half semester. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT. Open to juniors
and seniors with 3.0 GPA in major course work.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
Speech Communication Courses
101 Principles of Speech 2 credits. Basic course in oral communica-
tion that emphasizes the theory and practice of informative speaking, logical
argumentation, persuasion, small group discussion, and interpersonal communication.
Designed to explain the humanistic nature of human communication and
to improve a student's ability to express ideas orally. Satisfies Goal 2 of
the General Education Requirements.
111-112, 311-312 Speech Practicum 1-2 credits. Students prepare for
national competition in debate and individual speaking events. In the spring
students speak on timely topics to community organizations in the symposium
program.
117 Oral Interpretation: Textual Analysis 3 credits. Analysis and
interpretation of literature through performance. Prose, poetry and/or
dramatic literature will be investigated.
132 Voice and Diction 2 credits. Study of pitch, rate, volume, and
intensity in projecting speech. Phonetic symbols are used as the basis of
acquiring skill in the use of standard American speech. Projects are designed
to fit the needs of the individual.
208 Group Communication 3 credits. Examines the process of human
communication among members of organized groups. Topics studied include the
development of leadership, norms, roles, and cohesion, problem-solving
techniques, and conflict management.
301 Business and Professional Speaking 3 credits. Speaking needs of
business and professional people are determined and developed into performance
oriented assignments of a practical nature.
305 Argumentation and Debate 3 credits. Study of argument, analysis,
evidence, reasoning, fallacies, briefing, and delivery.
308 Persuasion 3 credits. Advanced theory and performance course
emphasizing principles of message composition, persuasive campaigns, and
methods affecting attitude change in public communication.
313-314 Speech Communication Internship 1-6 credits. Department approval
required. Directed field experience with an approved agency. Learning contract
required. BY PERMISSION ONLY.
355 Nonverbal Communication 3 credits. Explores the various dimen-
sions of human interaction which supplement the verbal medium. Students study
the dimensions of paralinguistics, time, space, form, and action, and develop
an awareness of their own and others' behavior.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Permission of instructor required. Does not satisfy
requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U
g408 Communication Theory 3 credits. Examines models of social science
and how these contribute to the development of communication theory. Examines
a variety of communication theories in interpersonal, small group, organizational
contexts. Focus on history of theory development in communication.
g436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 credits. Study and application of various
theories and methods of rhetorical criticism including Aristotelian and
Burkeian principles.
g437 Rhetorical Theory 3 credits. Principal rhetorical theories from the
Greeks through the 18th century and contemporary American theorists. Writings
of Isocrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Campbell, Blair, Whately,
and Burke are stressed.
g440 Gender and Communication 3 credits. Course examines communication
arenas from a perspective that focuses on gender and includes study of
similarities and differences in female/male patterns. Topics include nonverbal,
organizational, language, family and friendship.
g441 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits. Largely theoretical course,
drawing from research in social sciences as well as speech. Focuses on
communication variables associated with interpersonal communication including
awareness of self/others, nature/functions of language, nonverbal behavior,
norms, and roles.
g442 American Rhetoric and Public Address 3 credits. Has a dual purpose:
to study the impact of rhetoric (oral and written persuasion) on major events
in American history; to examine great speakers and rhetorical documents in
their historical context.
g447 Rhetoric of Hitler, Lenin, and Churchill 3 credits. Rhetorical
theory and practice of these influential leaders and the impact of their
persuasion. Topics include Hitler's oratory, Nazi propaganda, Churchill's
wartime speeches and Lenin's rhetoric during the Bolshevik Revolution.
g451 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 credits. Study of the rhetoric of
contemporary issues such as the Vietnam War, the Black revolution, and other
current political and social topics, including the rhetoric of ongoing
election campaigns.
g452 Conflict Management 3 credits. Examines the dynamics of everyday
conflicts across a variety of settings, from personal to organizational.
Principles of conflict, similar across all communicative contexts, are
emphasized. Theory and its application are given equal importance.
g453 Organizational Communication 3 credits. Examines functions, forms
and patterns of communication in organizations as well as effects of organizational
structures and dynamics on communication. Methods of evaluating
communication policies and practices as an aid to organizational management
are studied.
g491 Independent Research Projects 1-2 credits. Under the supervision of
professors in the various areas of communication, students will prepare
reports and carry out projects designed to promote professional growth.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
601 Introduction to Research in Speech and Theatre 3 credits.
630 Seminar in Rhetorical/Communication Theory 3 credits. In-depth
study and analysis of selected rhetorical and/or communication theories. See
instructor for specific topics. May be repeated once with permission of
instructor.
635 Seminar in Organizational Communication 3 credits. In-depth study
and analysis of selected topics in organizational communication. See instructor
for specific topics. May be repeated once with permission of instructor.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
660 Graduate Degree Papers 2 credits.
691 Independent Study in Speech 1-4 credits.
Communication Courses
122 Practical Communication II 3 credits. Course in verbal communica-
tion with an emphasis on oral discourse, stresses clear, correct, and practical
speaking and writing including interpersonal and small group communication
and presentational skills. For Applied Technology students only.
Theatre Courses
101 Appreciation of Dramatic Arts 3 credits. An audience-oriented
course in the creative processes and aesthetic principles which guide artists
of the live theatre, film and television in the shaping and reflection of
human value. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements.
104 Theatre Graphics 2 credits. Laboratory course in the basic
concepts of color design, perspective, rendering, and the application of these
to the theatre.
111-112 Stagecraft 3 credits. Shop and crew course in building, painting,
and handling scenery and properties. Required for majors. Students will form
production staff and crews for university productions. Second semester
includes work in scene design.
191-192, 391-392 Theatre Production 1 credit each. Supervised work in
theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member
and does not presume casting in a given production. May be repeated for a
maximum of 8 credits as speech and theatre activity.
204 Fundamentals of Puppetry 2 credits. Study of the history and
practice of the art of puppetry. Construction and staging of puppet and
marionette productions will constitute part of the course requirements.
205 Art of the Film I 3 credits. Course examines the creative
process, aesthetic principles and historical background of cinematic arts.
Screening of representative films and examination of critical works and
theories are included. Cross-listed as ENGL 205. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
209 Stage Lighting 2 credits. Theory and practice of lighting applied
to various types of stage production. Includes operation of switchboard and
participation on light crews.
214 Makeup 2 credits. Laboratory sessions on the technique of makeup.
Includes participation on crews of university productions.
221 Stage Costume Construction 2 credits. Methods of assembling stage
costumes. Use of various fabrics and materials will be emphasized.
251 Beginning Acting 3 credits. Exercises in awareness, concentra-
tion, relaxation, imagination, and character interrelationships. Includes
improvisation and some scene work.
252 Intermediate Acting 3 credits. Creating a character. Emphasis on
movement, gesture, scene analysis, and performance. PREREQ: THEA 251, OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
304 Theatre Management 2 credits. Consideration of administrative
aspects of play production with emphasis on stage management, theatre management,
publicity, and advertising.
305 Art of the Film II 3 credits. In-depth investigation of cinematic
art with focus on one or more of the following: genre, historical development,
aesthetics, criticism, social impact, and artists. Screening of representative
films. Cross-listed as ENGL 305. PREREQ: THEA/ENGL 205, OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 credits. Basic scene design
emphasizing concepts of line, color, form, and texture; drafting techniques,
perspective drawing, foreshortening, rendering, and model building will be
introduced.
g313 Theatre Background I 3 credits. Origin of the theatre and drama,
from their origins through the Jacobean period. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g314 Theatre Background II 3 credits. Study of the theatre and drama from
the Spanish Golden Age through the "well-made play." PREREQ: THEA 101, OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g323 Stage Costume History and Design 3 credits. Study of clothing
history and costume design from ancient times to 1800.
g328 Stage Costume History and Design 3 credits. Clothing history and
costume design from 1800 to modern times.
331 Materials and Methods for High School Speech Arts 3 credits. Required
for teaching majors in speech and theatre.
g351 Problems in Acting 3 credits. Focuses on special acting problems
such as characterization, movement, voice, pantomime, film and television
acting. Content varies from year to year. May be repeated once with the
consent of the instructor. PREREQ: THEA 251, 252.
352 BFA Studio 3 credits. Intensive process and skills training in a
controlled studio environment. Lecture/survey in professional preparation and
marketability for the prospective actor. Limited to BFA Acting/Directing
students. PREREQ: THEA 251, 252, 351 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
355 Stage Direction 3 credits. Consideration of aesthetics of
dramatic production and the relationship of basic techniques of stage direction.
Includes the direction of scenes and one-act plays. PREREQ: THEA 101,
111, 251, 252, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g412 Scenic Painting 3 credits. A study of painting techniques as used in
theatrical scenery; theory, practice, and equipment will be investigated as
they apply to the art of stage painting.
414 Advanced Makeup 2 credits. Concentrated study of characterization,
care, setting, styling and application of various types of wigs. Design and
construction of polyfoam prosthesis. PREREQ: THEA 214, OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g419 Modern European Theatre 3 credits. Continental and British theatre
and drama from 1850 to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g420 American Theatre 3 credits. American theatre and drama from the
beginnings to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g421 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Cutting
patterns from measurements. Adjusting various patterns to designs. Alterations
and fittings. PREREQ: THEA 221, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g422 Period Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Use of the
basic patterns to reproduce historical costumes from the 12th century to 1950.
PREREQ: THEA 221, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 credits. PREREQ: THEA 355, OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g426 Scene Design 3 credits. Consideration of elements of design and
composition, light, and shadow and period styles as applied to scenery for
plays, musicals, ballet, and opera. Projects are juried. PREREQ: THEA 111,
112, 209, 311, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g456 Advanced Stage Direction 3 credits. Advanced theories in techniques
of stage direction including consideration of period styles. The student will
direct a series of advanced projects including scenes and a full-length play.
PREREQ: THEA 355, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g470 Contemporary Theatre 3 credits. World drama and theatre during the
two most recent decades. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g490 Practicum Theatre Arts 1-3 credits. Recital projects for advanced
students in various areas of theatre arts.
g491 Independent Research Projects 1-2 credits. Under the supervision of
the theatre faculty, students will undertake special research projects in
theatre.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be
repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded
S/U.
641 Seminar in Dramatic Theory 3 credits
642 Seminar in Dramatic Theory 3 credits.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
660 Graduate Degree Papers 2 credits.
691 Independent Study in Drama 1-4 credits. Supervised individual
study in drama and theatre. Instructor's consent required. May be repeated for
a maximum of 4 credits.
Department of Economics
Chairperson and Professor Hofman
Professor Fouad
Associate Professors Norman and Tokle
Assistant Professor Benson
Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources and the repercussions from the decisions made, i.e., inflation, unemployment, poverty, and economic growth. Issues concerning taxation, monopoly power, profits, population growth, pollution, and related problems are studied. Students are taught to understand cause and effect relationships so they may forecast the future results of present economic activity and suggest policy to bring about desired changes. The study of economics is useful for persons planning to pursue a career in business; education; federal, state or local government; and the legal profession among others.
The Economics Department offers programs leading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. A student may choose an option in economic theory, or applied economics:
Economic Theory
The technical nature of economics is making it increasingly necessary for students who wish to pursue careers as professional economists, either in the public or private sector, to acquire graduate training in the subject. The economic theory major is designed to provide the preparation for future study at the graduate level. Graduate programs in Economics are quite diverse and students selecting this option should consult with their major advisor.
Applied Economics
This option is designed for students wishing to major in business economics, pre-law, political economy, or any other applied area approved by the students departmental advisor.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The following courses are required in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree. (Recommended electives for economics majors are foreign language, mathematics and computer science.)
Option 1-Economic Theory
CIS 220 Foundations of Computer
Programming 3 cr
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 4 cr
MATH 252 Intro to Statistics 3 cr
ECON 201-202 Economic Principles and
Problems 6 cr
ECON 301-302 Macro- and Microeconomic
Theory 6 cr
ECON 306 History of Economic
Doctrines 3 cr
ECON 331 Money and Banking 3 cr
ECON 334 International Economics 3 cr
ECON 338 Public Finance 3 cr
ECON 384 Quantitative Methods 3 cr
ECON 474 Current Economic Problems 3 cr
Plus 9 additional hours of upper-division courses in economics.
Option 2-Applied Economics
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
OR
MATH 121 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 4 cr
ECON 201-202 Economic Principles and
Problems 6 cr
ECON 301-302 Macro- and Microeconomic
Theory 6 cr
ECON 474 Current Economic Problems 3 cr
Plus 15 additional hours of upper-division courses in economics and a minor in an outside field.
Economics Minor
Required Courses:
ECON 201 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
ECON 202 Economic Principles and
Problems 3 cr
ECON 301 Macroeconomic Theory 3 cr
ECON 302 Microeconomic Theory 3 cr
TOTAL: 12 cr
Plus 9 additional hours of upper-division courses in economics.
All electives shall be selected by the student with prior approval from a
Department of Economics faculty member.
Economics Courses
The following courses satisfy Goal 11 of the General Education Requirements: ECON 100, ECON 201, ECON 202. ECON 201 and 202 are PREREQ to all upper division courses in economics unless otherwise specified.
100 Economic Issues 3 credits. Introduction to current economic
problems as they affect such matters as inflation, unemployment, discrimination,
war, peace, taxes, retirement, welfare, education, profits, poverty,
pollution, and the quality of life. No PREREQ. This course may not be taken if
both ECON 201 and 202 have been taken. Satisfies Goal 11 of the General
Education Requirements.
201-202 Economic Principles and Problems 3 credits each. Introduction to
economic analysis, including the structure, processes, and problems of modern
economic society. No PREREQ. (ECON 201, macro; ECON 202, micro). Satisfies
Goal 11 of the General Education Requirements.
g301 Macroeconomic Theory 3 credits. Techniques of measuring aggregate
economic activity including theories of general equilibrium.
g302 Microeconomic Theory 3 credits. Theory of partial equilibrium,
including economics of the firm, price theory, competition, monopoly, and
linear processes.
303 Economics of Health Care 3 credits. Study of the economics of the
delivery of health care services. Open to all students, especially those in
pharmacy, medical arts, and the biological sciences.
g306 History of Economic Doctrines 3 credits. Survey of the development
of economic thought from early times to the present, including doctrines
developed by Aristotle, Aquinas, Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, Marx, Mill, Marshall,
Veblen, and Keynes.
g323 Economic History 3 credits. The origin and development of modern
economic institutions and the study of economic forces which have contributed
to this development.
g331 Money and Banking 3 credits. Principles of money, credit, and
government controls of monetary institutions. History and organization of the
money and banking systems of the United States.
g334 International Economics 3 credits. Study of the principles and
practices of international trade including the historical and economic
background of foreign trade tariffs, foreign exchange, international finance,
international balance of payments, and contemporary problems and policies in
the field of foreign trade.
g338 Public Finance 3 credits. Study of government revenues, expendi-
tures, and debt management, including an analysis of the effects of these
governmental activities on the American economy.
g341 Labor Economics 3 credits. History of the American labor movement
and the structure and functioning of the labor market.
g351 Business Cycles 3 credits. Introduction to national income analysis
and an analytical presentation of theories of fluctuations in general economic
activity. Study of the general problems involved in forecasting economic
fluctuations.
352 Environmental Economics 3 credits. An introduction to the
economic principles relevant to pollution control, the use of exhaustible
natural resources, and conservation. Federal, state and local policy and
legislation concerning the environment is examined.
g384 Quantitative Methods of Economics 3 credits. Introductory study of
the application of mathematical methods to the analysis of economic problems.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g411 Political Economy 3 credits. A critical introduction to the rela-
tionship between economic institutions and social analysis. The social
implications of different views on economic concepts, such as the division of
labor, capital, and value, are investigated from a classical, neoclassical and
an institutional perspective.
g433 Economic Development 3 credits. Theories and principles of economic
development, characteristics, and problems of underdeveloped and developing
countries, alternative techniques and policies for the promotion of growth and
development.
g439 State and Local Finance 3 credits. Study of taxation, borrowing and
spending by state, city, county and other local governments. Taxing and
spending patterns are evaluated and compared by states.
g472 Comparative Economic Systems 3 credits. Study and comparison of the
theories and practices found in various economic systems. Includes a study of
both the free market and socialist planning.
g474 Current Economic Problems 3 credits. Taught jointly by the library
staff and the Department of Economics. Covers the use of reference materials,
research sources, and the preparation of written papers and reports on
economic topics selected by the student.
g481 Independent Studies 1-3 credits. Individuals will be assigned
independent problems for research under the supervision of a departmental
faculty member.
g485 Econometrics 3 credits. Identification and estimation of economic
models. Statistical data analysis, asymptotic distribution theory,
multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, and auto-correlation are discussed for
full, limited, and mixed estimation procedures. PREREQ: MATH 250, 252, AND 352
OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
g491-g492 Seminar 1-3 credits.
597 Professional Education Development Topics, variable credit. May be
repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded
S/U.
607 Survey of Economic Principles 3 credits. A survey of the principles
and techniques of analyses in micro and macro economics. No PREREQ.
620 Seminar: Philosophy of Social Science 3 credits. The application
of mathematical and scientific methods to the study of social, economic and
political life will be considered through the reading of certain seminal
writings. Attention will be given to the fundamental assumptions about the
nature of scientific rationality. Required of all D.A. students.
621 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Social Science 3 credits.
Examination of selected topics in the social sciences from the analytic
orientations and perspectives common and peculiar to the disciplines of
political science, economics and sociology. Required of all D.A. students.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits. The student will do research of an economic
nature supervised by a faculty member in the Economics Department. The
research project will be of an interdisciplinary nature and the student will
be supervised by faculty members from the department(s) involved as well as
from the Economics Department.
669 Independent Problems-Tutorial 3 credits.
700 Supervised Teaching Internship. Variable up to 9 credits.
Department of English and Philosophy
Chairperson and Professor Schow
Vice-Chairperson Professor Tate
Professors Goldbeck, W. King, Rice, Smith, F. Swetnam, S. Swetnam, D. Walsh,
M. Walsh, Wigginton Associate Professors Attebery, Cantrill, Kijinski, K.
King, Levenson, Wahl Assistant Professors Engebretsen, Hellwig, Manning,
Montgomery, Myers, Schmidt
Assistant Professor and Writing Center Director Mullin
Instructor Spencer
The Department of English and Philosophy offers broad curricula in two humanistic disciplines. English studies include courses that treat the nature of language, courses that explore human experience as represented in imaginative literature, and courses that develop general and specialized writing skills. The philosophy curriculum examines such topics as the nature of reality and being, the ways that knowledge is acquired, and the bases for ethical choices.
These curricula serve two broad purposes: 1) they contribute to the general education, the personal enrichment and fulfillment, of students in all disciplines, and 2) they lead to degrees with majors or minors. Specifically, the department offers the B.A., M.A., and D.A. in English, the B.A.in philosophy. (Full descriptions of the graduate degree programs in English may be found in the Graduate School Bulletin.)
Equipped with an undergraduate degree in either English or philosophy, students are prepared to enter graduate degree programs, to pursue training in such professions as medicine, law, or religion, or to embark upon a great variety of careers in government/business/industry that demand broad, liberal perspectives and strong observational, fact-finding, analytical, and communication skills. Additionally, English majors (with proper certification) are well prepared for careers in secondary education.
Bachelor of Arts In English
Students who wish to major in English will select either the General Option or the Writing Option. Both options require
completion of 45 semester hours as specified (excluding lower division composition courses--ENGL 51, 101, 103, 105, 106, 201).
General Option
Category I Literature
The following 9 credits are required:
ENGL 211 Introduction to Literary
Analysis 3 cr
ENGL 311 Studies in Genre 3 cr
ENGL 491 Senior Seminar 3 cr
Plus 3 credits from the following literature studies:
ENGL 251 English Literature 3 cr
ENGL 252 English Literature 3 cr
ENGL 253 American Literature 3 cr
ENGL 254 American Literature 3 cr
Plus 3 credits from the following general studies:
ENGL 321 Studies in Dramatic
Literature 3 cr
ENGL 322 Studies in Poetry 3 cr
ENGL 323 Studies in Prose Fiction 3 cr
ENGL 324 Studies in Prose Non-Fiction 3 cr
Plus 6 credits from the following historical periods
ENGL g461 Classical Literature 3 cr
ENGL g462 Medieval Literature 3 cr
ENGL g463 Renaissance Literature 3 cr
ENGL g464 Seventeenth-Century
Literature 3 cr
ENGL g465 Eighteenth-Century
Literature 3 cr
ENGL g466 Early Nineteenth-Century
Literature 3 cr
ENGL g467 Late Nineteenth-Century
Literature 3 cr
ENGL g468 Early Twentieth-Century
Literature 3 cr
ENGL g469 Contemporary Literature 3 cr
Plus 3 credits from the following authors:
ENGL g472 Proseminar in a Major Literature
Figure 3 cr
ENGL g473 Chaucer 3 cr
ENGL g474 Milton 3 cr
ENGL g476 Shakespeare 3 cr
Category II Language Studies
The following 3 credits are required:
ENGL 281 Introduction to Grammar 3 cr
Plus 3 credits from the following:
ENGL 481 Advanced Grammar 3 cr
ENGL 485 Linguistic Analysis 3 cr
ENGL 486 Old English 3 cr
ENGL 487 History of the English
Language 3 cr
Category III Writing
The following 3 credits are required:
ENGL 301 Writing About Literature 3 cr
Category IV Electives
Students will take 12 additional hours of English, of which at least 6 credits must be earned in upper-division courses.
TOTAL 45 cr
Writing Option
Category I Composition and Communication
The following 24 credits are required:
Choose 3 credits from the following:
ENGL 301 Writing About Literature 3 cr
ENGL 307 Professional Writing 3 cr
ENGL 308 Business Communications 3 cr
Choose 3 credits from the following:
ENGL 206 Creative Writing Workshop 3 cr
ENGL 306 Creative Writing Workshop 3 cr
ENGL 406 Advanced Creative Writing
Workshop 3 cr
All of the following:
ENGL 281 Introduction to Grammar 3 cr
ENGL 401 Advanced Composition and Prose
Analysis 3 cr
ENGL 410 Writing Internship 6 cr
M C 21 5 Graphic Design 3 cr
PHIL 200 Critical Thinking 3 cr
Plus 9 credits from the following:
ENGL 431 Idaho Writing Project 3 cr
SPCH 301 Business and Professional
Speaking 3 cr
SPCH 437 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
M C 326 Editing for Print Media 3 cr
M C 327 Magazine Article Writing 3 cr
M C 340 Publicity Methods 3 cr
M C 445 Editorial Writing 3 cr
Category II Literature
The following 12 credits are required:
ENGL 311 Studies in Genre 3 cr
Choose 3 credits from the following:
ENGL 251 English Literature I 3 cr
ENGL 253 American Literature I 3 cr
ENGL 255 World Literature I 3 cr
Choose 3 credits from the following:
ENGL 252 English Literature II 3 cr
ENGL 254 American Literature II 3 cr
ENGL 256 World Literature II 3 cr
Choose 3 credits from the following:
ENGL 321 Studies in Dramatic
Literature 3 cr
ENGL 322 Studies in Poetry 3 cr
ENGL 323 Studies in Prose Fiction 3 cr
ENGL 324 Studies in Prose Non-Fiction 3 cr
TOTAL 45 cr
Students electing the writing option will be required to minor in a
discipline relevant to their professional interests.
Minors in English
Many students take English courses as electives to enhance their studies in other areas or as preparation for professional work. The Department of English and Philosophy offers three minors in English--one a general minor and two specialized minors in writing--for students who wish to receive recognition for substantial training in literature and writing. Lower division composition courses--ENGL 51, 101, 105, 106, and 201--do not count toward completion of these minors.
Option I--General
Minor
Twenty-one hours of credit in English, 12 of which must be in upper division courses, including either ENGL 301 or ENGL 307.
Option II--Writing Minor
Twenty-one hours of credit in English, including ENGL 301, ENGL 487, and either ENGL 281 or ENGL 481, plus four other courses, of which at least two must be upper-division, from among the following courses: ENGL 107, 206, 306, 307, 401, 406, 485, PHIL 200.
Option III--Creative Writing Minor
A minimum of twenty-one hours of credit in English, including at least one of the following courses: ENGL 206, 306, 406; 12 credits must be earned in upper-division courses, three of which must be a special ENGL 348 Senior Thesis Project.
Each student in this option will be assigned a major advisor and a committee composed of members of the creative writing program. This committee will be responsible for evaluating the student's senior thesis, a substantial creative project in the genre of the student's choice. To earn the minor in creative writing, the student must receive a satisfactory or better grade on the senior thesis. In addition, each student will be required to present in public performance, as appropriate, the thesis material to the community at large.
English Education Program
For the requirements of the Secondary Teaching Major in English, the Single Subject Teaching Major in English, and the Teaching Minor in English, see the descriptions in the Teacher Education Program.
Prerequisites and Standards.
Students are encouraged to complete ENGL 101 (or its equivalent) before enrolling in other English courses. At least one semester of lower-division literature is prerequisite for all upper-division literature courses. In general, students may take the second half of a two-semester literature sequence without having taken the first. To graduate as an English major, or with an English minor, a student must maintain at least a 2.25 grade point average in courses within the English curriculum.
Placement in English Composition Courses
Regulations and procedures governing student placement in the composition-course sequence are summarized under General Education Requirements, Goal 1. Students should consult with the Director of Composition concerning applicability toward Goal 1 requirements of writing courses taken at other institutions.
English Composition and Language Courses
51 Basic Writing 0 credits (3 credit equivalent). Fundamentals of
spelling, punctuation, usage, and sentence and paragraph structures for
students who do not meet Department standards for placement in English 101.
101 English Composition 3 credits. Course in prose writing in which
students will develop their ability to understand and write paragraphs and
expository essays in standard edited English.
103 Honors English Composition 3 credits Open to students who achieve
high scores on the Composition Placement Examination. Substitutes for English
101 toward fulfillment of Goal 1. (Students selected for Honors 103 may elect
instead to take ENGL 101.)
105 Writing Laboratory 1 credit. Composition course designed for
students who transfer from quarter-system schools and who are deficient in one
or more hours in English composition credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF THE
DIRECTOR OF COMPOSITION.
107 The Nature of Language 3 credits. Elementary and nontechnical
introduction to the study of language and linguistics. Topics covered include
the structure of language, the evolution of language, dialects, and writing.
Particular attention will be given to English. Cross-listed as ANTH 107 AND
LANG 107.
121 Practical Communication I 3 credits. Course in verbal communica-
tions with emphasis upon written discourse. Stresses effective and practical
writing and speaking relevant to business and industry. Open only to
Vocational-Technical students.
201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 credits. Writing prose essays
based on readings. Focus on critical reading; research methods; gathering,
evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing ideas and evidence; incorporating and
documenting material. PREREQ: ENGL 101 OR EQUIVALENT AND SOPHOMORE STANDING.
206 Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits. Introduction to one or more
forms of creative writing. May be repeated once with permission of the
department.
281 Introduction to Grammar 3 credits. An introduction to the basic
grammatical principles of the English language.
301 Writing About Literature 3 credits. Course in prose writing in
which students develop their ability to write expository and argumentative
essays based on their reading of literary texts. PREREQ: ENGL 201 AND COMPLETION
OF 60 CREDITS.
306 Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits. Advanced training in one or
more of the forms of creative writing. May be repeated once with permission of
the department. PREREQ: ENGL 206 OR EQUIVALENT.
307 Professional Writing 3 credits. An intensive course covering
skills and conventions pertinent to professional writing. Applications in
disciplines or subjects of interest to the individual student. Especially
appropriate for science, engineering, business, and pre-professional majors.
PREREQ: ENGL 201 AND COMPLETION OF 45 CREDITS.
308 Business Communications 3 credits. An advanced course in conven-
tions of business communications, emphasizing purpose and audience. Focus on
style, semantics, research skills, format, persuasion, and critical analysis
and synthesis of data. PREREQ: ENGL 201 AND COMPLETION OF 60 CREDITS.
331 Methods in the Teaching of English 3 credits. Practical study of
the objectives, problems and methods of teaching literature and composition in
secondary schools. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF GOAL 1 AND NINE ADDITIONAL HOURS OF
ENGLISH.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshop aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g401 Advanced Composition and Prose Analysis 3 credits. Study of the
principles of rhetoric, syntax, and semantics applicable to the analysis of
written persuasive and informative discourse. Special attention will be given
to problems in the teaching of writing. PREREQ: ENGL 301, ENGL 307 OR ENGL
308, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g406 Advanced Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits. Production and
discussion of student writing. Study in a specific genre with emphasis on
longer works. May be repeated once for undergraduate credit. PREREQ: ENGLISH
306 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
410 Writing Internship 1-6 credits. On-the-job writing experience in
business, industry, or government settings. May be repeated to a maximum of
six credits. PREREQ: ENGL 301, ENGL 307, OR ENGL 308 AND SENIOR STANDING.
g431 Idaho Writing Project 3 credits. A National Writing Project affili-
ate program to aid teachers of all grade levels and all academic subjects
develop skills in teaching writing. Combines composition theory and practical
classroom exercises with daily writing and critiques.
g481 Advanced Grammar 3 credits. Study of the principles of structural
and transformational grammar. Intended for the prospective teacher as well as
the general student. PREREQ: ENGL 281.
g485 Linguistic Analysis 3 credits. Advanced course in the techniques of
language analysis. Topics include sound systems (phonetics and phonology) or
grammatical systems. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Cross-listed as ANTH 485 and LANG 485.
g486 Old English 3 credits. Intensive study of the Old English language,
with attention to its intrinsic structure and its relation to Middle and
Modern English.
g487 History of the English Language 3 credits. Study of the linguistic
and socio-political changes and developments in the English Language.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
Seminars in Composition and Language
606 Seminar in Creative Writing 3 credits. Composition of poetry,
fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary); methods of teaching creative writing.
May be repeated once with permission of the department. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
THE INSTRUCTOR.
631 Seminar in Teaching Writing 3 credits. A systematic application
of the knowledge of language to the teaching of writing, including the
analysis and evaluation of student papers.
685 Seminar in Linguistics 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected
topics of linguistics. May be repeated once with permission of the department.
Literature Courses
110 Introduction to Literature 3 credits. Introduction to the
critical reading of various literary genres, with attention to the interpretation
and evaluation of representative texts. Satisfies Goal 7 of the General
Education Requirements.
115 Major Themes in Literature 3 credits. Introduction to literature
through the study of one or more major themes that cross historical and
cultural boundaries. Satisfies Goal 7 of the General Education Requirements.
205 Art of the Film I 3 credits. Course examines the creative
process, aesthetic principles and historical background of cinematic arts.
Screening of representative films and examination of critical works and
theories are included. Cross-listed as THEATER 205.
211 Introduction to Literary Analysis 3 credits. Introduction to the
methods and resources used in the study of literature. Will focus upon the
terminology and concepts of critical reading through a study and application
of various approaches to literary analysis.
212 Introduction to Folklore/Oral Tradition 3 credits. Principles,
contents and modes of transmission of beliefs, stories, jokes, proverbs,
riddles, crafts, historical traditions, and customs passed on orally from
generation to generation in face-to-face communication. Cross-listed as ANTH
212.
251-252 English Literature 3 credits each. Examination of major works and
authors in historical perspective, with emphasis upon literary and cultural
backgrounds.
253-254 American Literature 3 credits each. Examination of major works
and authors in historical perspective, with emphasis upon literary and
cultural backgrounds.
255-256 World Literature 3 credits each. Examination of major works and
authors in historical perspective, with emphasis upon literary and cultural
backgrounds. Satisfies Goal 7 of the General Education Requirements.
305 Art of the Film II 3 credits. In-depth investigation of cinematic
art with focus on one or more of the following: genre, historical development,
aesthetics, criticism, social impact, and artists. Screening of representative
films. Cross-listed as Theatre 305. PREREQ: THEA/ENGL 205 OR PERMISSION.
311 Studies in Genre 3 credits. Examination of the manner in which
form and techniques of composition create and delimit possibilities for
literary expression. Course will include a study of the characteristics of
major literary genres.
321 Studies in Dramatic Literature 3 credits. Study of selected works
from dramatic literature of the world through an analysis of their definitive
generic characteristics.
322 Studies in Poetry 3 credits. Study of selected poems through an
analysis of their definitive generic characteristics.
323 Studies in Prose Fiction 3 credits. Studies of selected works of
fiction through an analysis of their definitive generic characteristics.
324 Studies in Prose Non-Fiction 3 credits. Study of selected works
of non-fiction through an analysis of their definitive generic characteristics.
331 Methods in the Teaching of English 3 credits. Practical study of
the objectives, problems, and methods of teaching literature and composition
in secondary schools. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF GOAL 1 AND NINE ADDITIONAL HOURS
OF ENGLISH.
341 Bible as Literature 3 credits. Study of various types of litera-
ture found in the Bible, with a view of attaining greater knowledge of and
appreciation for this aspect of the literary heritage. 348Independent Problems
1-3 credits. Consultation course for upperclassmen interested in problems in
language and literature not adequately covered by regular offerings. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.
353 The West in American Literature 3 credits. Survey of the
literature of Western America since 1800.
356 Ethnic and Minority Literature 3 credits. Study of the literature
dealing with specific issues and concerns relevant to one or more ethnic or
minority groups.
g455 Studies in a Major National Literature 3 credits. Studies in
important literatures and cultures not otherwise covered in the curriculum.
Will include literatures in translation and literature written in English
outside of America and the British Isles. Cross-listed as LANG 415.
g456 Comparative Literature 3 credits. The analysis of ideas, problems,
and techniques common to important writers of various national literatures.
g461 Classical Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the
classical Greek and Roman periods, especially in relationship to its cultural
backgrounds.
g462 Medieval Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the
Middle Ages and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English
literature.
g463 Renaissance Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of
the Renaissance and its background, with emphasis upon the development of
English literature.
g464 Seventeenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major
literature of the seventeenth century and its background, with emphasis upon
the development of English literature.
g465 Eighteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major litera-
ture of the eighteenth century and its background, with emphasis upon the
development of English and American literature.
g466 Early Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major
literature of the early nineteenth century and its background, with emphasis
upon the development of English and American literature.
g467 Late Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major
literature of the late nineteenth century and its background, with emphasis
upon the development of English and American literature.
g468 Early Twentieth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major
literature of the early twentieth century and its background, with emphasis
upon English and American literature.
g469 Contemporary Literature 3 credits. Study of recent major literature
and its background, with emphasis upon English and American literature.
g472 Proseminar in a Major Literary Figure 3 credits. Intensive study in
a single major author other than Chaucer, Milton, and Shakespeare, demanding
some independent study and small group participation.
g473 Chaucer 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Chaucer.
g474 Milton 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Milton.
g476 Shakespeare 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Shake-
speare.
g490 Folklore 3 credits. Principles, content, and dissemination of orally
transmitted religious beliefs and popular narrative forms in preliterate
societies. Cross-listed as ANTH g490.
491 Senior Seminar 3 credits. A capstone course in which students
consolidate their grasp of the discipline of English through application of
major scholarly approaches to literature. PREREQ: ENGL 211, 311, AND 9
ADDITIONAL HOURS OF UPPER-DIVISION ENGLISH.
648 Graduate Reading 1-3 credits. Supplementary reading course
arranged on an individual basis. The course requires conferences with faculty
supervisor and written assignments or examination. Requires approval of a
prospectus by the Graduate Committee.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Research or creative project. Optional in the
M.A. program.
Seminars in Literature
611 Literary Theory and Criticism 3 credits. Examination of major
literary theories and critical approaches.
613 Methods of Scholarship in Language and Literature 3 credits.
Training in bibliographical and research techniques relevant to English
studies.
621 Seminar in a Major Literary Genre 3 credits. Study of the theory,
form and conventions of a genre. May be repeated once with permission of
department.
632 Seminar in Teaching Literature 3 credits. Practical strategies
for teaching literature at beginning and advanced undergraduate levels.
The following period seminars, ENGL 661-668, have variable content; they may, for example, focus on major movements in the history of ideas as reflected in literature, on the historical and cultural contexts surrounding literary works, on formal relationships among literary works, or on intrinsic analysis of representative texts.
661 Seminar in Classical Literature 3 credits.
662 Seminar in Medieval Literature 3 credits.
663 Seminar in Renaissance Literature 3 credits.
664 Seminar in Seventeenth-Century Literature 3 credits.
665 Seminar in Eighteenth-Century Literature 3 credits.
666 Seminar in Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits.
668 Seminar in Twentieth-Century Literature 3 credits.
672 Seminar in a Major Literary Figure 3 credits. Intensive study of
the writings of one or two major authors. Critical and biographical topics and
historical significance may be considered. May be repeated once with permission
of the department.
685 Seminar in Linguistics 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics
of linguistics. May be repeated once with permission of the department.
691 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 credits. Intensive study of a subject
from the perspectives of two or more academic disciplines. May be repeated
once with permission of the department. Fulfills three credits of interdisciplinary
component for the D.A.
Supervised Teaching
700 Supervised Teaching Internship 1-9 credits. Practical experience in
classroom or laboratory teaching.
731 Practicum in Teaching Composition 3 credits. Teaching composition
under supervision. Required of, and limited to, second semester M.A. teaching
assistants. PREREQ: ENGL 631.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
The purpose and value of study in philosophy is discussed above. To major in philosophy, a student must earn twenty seven semester-hour credits in the philosophy curriculum, of which the following are required.
Required Courses
PHIL 200 Critical Thinking 3 cr
PHIL 305 Greek Reason and Christian
Faith 3 cr
PHIL 450 Ethical Theory 3 cr
PHIL 460 Theory of Knowledge 3 cr
Philosophy Minor
A minor in philosophy is recommended for students seeking a liberal arts education. Required courses for the minor: any eighteen semester-hour credits elected from the philosophy curriculum.
Philosophy Courses
151 Western Thought 3 credits. An introduction to the major thinkers
and major problems in Western philosophical and scientific traditions.
Sections may emphasize either an historical or problems approach. Satisfies
Goal 8 of the General Education Requirements.
200 Critical Thinking 3 credits. An introduction to the concepts and
methods of deductive and inductive logic, with special emphasis on the use of
logical methods to identify, analyze, construct, and evaluate everyday
arguments.
210 Introduction to Asian Philosophies 3 credits. A study of Hindu,
Buddhist, and other Far Eastern approaches to topics such as immortality,
time, reality, mystical experience, the divinity of the soul, the question of
duty. Emphasis varies.
220 Philosophical Issues in Religion 3 credits. An inquiry into the
nature of religious belief, the concept of God, rational proofs of the
existence of God, the religious experience, the concept of faith, the character
of religious language, the meaning of myths and symbols, and the question
of modern atheism.
230 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 credits. An examination of moral
problems that have recently arisen in such areas as health care, biological
research, business administration, defense policy, and environmental protection.
Emphasis varies.
g305 History of Philosophy: Greek Reason and Christian Faith 3 credits.
Philosophical readings from the pre-Socratics to St. Thomas Aquinas. Topics
include the theory of essence, human nature and happiness, the problem of
evil, the relation of reason and faith.
g315 History of Philosophy: Rationalism and Empiricism 3 credits.
Readings in philosophy from Descartes to Hegel. Emphasis on the question of
the limits of human knowledge.
g325 History of Philosophy: Modern Philosophical Movements 3 credits.
Readings in philosophy of the 19th and 20th centuries. Organized to illuminate
the development of particular schools of thought, including existentialism,
pragmatism, phenomenology, analytic philosophy, and Marxism. Emphasis varies.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g400 Philosophy of Art 3 credits. Study of philosophic problems encoun-
tered in perceiving, interpreting, and evaluating works of art. Topics include
the nature of a work of art, aesthetic response, expression, symbol; the
nature and role of representation; the nature of interpretive and evaluative
claims.
g410 Philosophy of Language 3 credits. Study of theories of language,
with emphasis on contemporary thinkers such as Frege, Heidegger, Russell,
Wittgenstein, Piaget, and Chomsky. Topics include the nature and origin of
meaning, the temporal dimension of discourse, the significance of syntax,
animal languages, computer languages.
g420 Philosophy of Mind 3 credits. Inquiry into the mind-body problem and
representative solutions, such as dualism, philosophical behaviorism,
central-state materialism. Related topics include the self, personal identity,
immortality, claims of parapsychology, mystical consciousness.
g430 Philosophy of Science 3 credits. A critical analysis of the philo-
sophical presuppositions of the empirical sciences, with attention given to
the wider expressions of these presuppositions in contemporary life.
g440 Philosophy and Literature 3 credits. Reflections on the relation
between poetic and speculative discourse. Topics include forms of consciousness,
temporality and narrative, metaphysics of genre.
g450 Ethical Theory 3 credits. Study of the nature of value claims,
stressing ethical value claims; examination of the scope of reason in ethical
decision-making. Applications to normative ethical theories. Related topics
include human rights, justice, ethical and legal systems.
g460 Theory of Knowledge 3 credits. A survey of reflections on the
question, "What, if anything, can we know?" Topics include knowing, believing,
meaning, truth, and certainty.
g470 Symbolic Logics and Foundations of Mathematics 3 credits. A
comprehensive study of formal methods of determining validity and of systems
of symbolic logic, with attention to the philosophy of logic and the relationship
between logic and mathematics.
480 Philosophy Tutorial 2 credits. Consultation course for seniors
interested in a philosophical problem connected with their major field. Will
consist of independent reading, conferences, and the preparation of a term
paper.
g490 Philosophy Seminar 1-3 credits. Advanced reading and discussion on
selected topics in philosophy. May be taken for credit more than once with
permission of the department.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
Department of Foreign Languages
Chairperson and Professor Cervantes
Associate Professors Dolsen,
Nickisch, Park
Assistant Professors Hunt and Sherman Instructors Frantz, Stewart Affiliate
Instructors Denison, Zaltzman
The Foreign Language Department offers courses in French, German, Latin, Spanish, and Russian. The courses serve several purposes: (1) to contribute to the general education of students by providing instruction in foreign languages, literatures and civilizations; (2) to meet the needs of language majors and minors; (3) to prepare future teachers of French, German and Spanish; and (4) to give language training for careers which require it.
Two years of a foreign language or equivalent are prerequisites to all upper-division courses in French, German or Spanish. However, the department reserves the right to place students at a level commensurate with their knowledge of a specific language.
To secure a major in French, German or Spanish, the student is required to complete 25 hours of courses numbered 300 or above in the respective language.
Prospective high school teachers may obtain teaching majors or minors in foreign languages. They should consult the Teacher Education Program in the College of Education concerning the requirements for certification. Foreign language majors and minors are expected to include in their programs the designated required courses and to attain a reasonable degree of fluency in the languages they have selected.
The department maintains a modern language laboratory. Its record library, audio equipment, and other facilities are available to all language students.
General Education Requirements
Please note the following goal requirements:
The subject CLEP examination in French, German or Spanish may not be substituted for Goal 10B.
Bachelor of Arts in French, German or Spanish
Degree Requirements for French, German and Spanish Majors:
ENGL 251-252 English Literature 6 cr
LANG 207 Contemporary European
Culture 3 cr
Recommended Electives
The student may choose from the following:
LANG 107 Nature of Language 3 cr
PHIL 410 Philosophy of Language 3 cr
HIST 101 Foundation of Western
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 102 Development of Western
Civilization 3 cr
HIST 325 Nineteenth Century Europe 3 cr
HIST 326 Twentieth Century Europe 3 cr
POLS 221 Intro to International
Relations 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Second language 8-16 cr
AND
Literature courses offered by the Department of English
or the Department of Foreign Languages.
Major in French
LANG 101-102 Elementary French 8 cr
LANG 251-252 Intermediate French 8 cr
(or equivalent high school courses)
LANG 301-302 French Conversation and
Composition 8 cr
IN ADDITION: 17 upper-division credits,
including: 3 literature
courses 9 cr
Survey of Literature and
Civilization 6 cr
Electives 2 cr
The intention is to acquaint the student with each of the periods represented by the literature offerings. This means that beginning with the second semester of the junior year, the student would be required to take whichever literary period is being offered that semester.
Major in German
LANG 103-104 Elementary German 8 cr
LANG 253-254 Intermediate German 8 cr
(or equivalent high school courses)
LANG 303-304 German Conversation and
Composition 8 cr
IN ADDITION: 17 upper-division credits,
including 3 literature
courses 9 cr
Survey of Literature and
Civilization 6 cr
Electives 2 cr
The intention is to acquaint the student with each of the periods represented by the literature offerings. This means that beginning with the second semester of the junior year, the student would be required to take whichever literary period is being offered that semester.
Major in Spanish
LANG 108-109 Elementary Spanish 8 cr
LANG 258-259 Intermediate Spanish 8 cr
(or equivalent high school courses)
LANG 308-309 Spanish Conversation and
Composition 8 cr
IN ADDITION: 17 upper-division credits,
including 3 literature
courses 9 cr
Survey of Literature and
Civilization 6 cr
Electives 2 cr
The intention is to acquaint the student with each of the periods represented by the literature offerings.
This means that beginning with the second semester of the junior year, the student would be required to take whichever literary period is being offered that semester.
Minor in French
LANG 101 Elementary French 4 cr
LANG 102 Elementary French 4 cr
LANG 251 Intermediate French 4 cr
LANG 252 Intermediate French 4 cr
IN ADDITION: Upper-division electives in
French 6 cr
(Recommended courses:
LANG 301-302, French
Conversation and Composition, 8 cr) TOTAL: 22 cr
Minor in German
LANG 103 Elementary German 4 cr
LANG 104 Elementary German 4 cr
LANG 253 Intermediate German 4 cr
LANG 254 Intermediate German 4 cr
IN ADDITION: Upper-division electives in
German 6 cr
(Recommended courses:
LANG 303-304, German Conversation and
Composition, 8 cr)
TOTAL: 22 cr
Minor in Spanish
LANG 108 Elementary Spanish 4 cr
LANG 109 Elementary Spanish 4 cr
LANG 258 Intermediate Spanish 4 cr
LANG 259 Intermediate Spanish 4 cr
IN ADDITION: Upper-division electives in
Spanish 6 cr
(Recommended courses:
LANG 308-309, Spanish Conversation and
Composition, 8 cr)
TOTAL: 22 cr
Foreign Language Courses
107 The Nature of Language 3 credits. Elementary and non-technical
introduction to the study of language and linguistics. Topics covered are the
structure of language, the evolution of language, dialects, and writing.
Particular attention will be given to English. Cross-listed as ANTH 107 and
ENGL 107.
120 Autotutorial Beginning Foreign Language 1 credit. Self-paced
autotutorial activity course using cassettes in the language laboratory. May
be repeated once in the same language with different content. Available in:
Egyptian Arabic, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin,
Norwegian,Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. Graded S/U.
207 Contemporary European Culture 3 credits. European culture in
French, German and Spanish-speaking countries is examined in terms of its
historical bases and its contemporary expressions in customs, institutions,
lifestyles, literature, art and music. Taught in English. Satisfies Goal 10A
of the General Education Requirements.
307 Foreign Language Practicum 3 credits. Students will teach fundamental
language skills to elementary school children. Materials, methods, and
instruction will be provided by the student. May be repeated for a maximum of
6 credits. PREREQ: ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE COURSES OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g415-416 Studies in Major National Literatures 3 credits each. Studies in
important literatures and cultures not covered by regular course offerings.
Will include literatures in translation and literature written in English
outside of America and the British Isles. Cross-listed as ENGL 455.
g437 The Teaching of Foreign Languages 3 credits. Study of the various
methods used in teaching foreign languages, the extent and scope of language
courses; the selection of suitable text books; audio-visual techniques and
their contribution to language instruction. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g477 Phonology 3 credits. Study of articulatory phonetics and practice in
phonetic transcription of a broad survey of languages; phonological analysis
and theory.
g485 Linguistic Analysis 3 credits. Advanced course in the techniques of
language analysis. Topics include sound systems (phonetics and phonology) or
grammatical systems. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Cross-listed
as ANTH g485 and ENGL g485.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
French Courses
French 101-102 Elementary French 4 credits each. Intended to teach
students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in French and
to acquaint them with the culture of the French-speaking countries. Practice
in the language laboratory is required. Satisfies Goal 10B of the General
Education Requirements.
111-112 Elementary French-Reading Track 2 credits each. Oriented toward
students who do not intend to continue in intermediate courses and who need or
seek a reading knowledge only. A minimum of oral practice sufficient to aid in
reading. Students are encouraged to fulfill their individual needs, whether
for the purpose of passing a reading examination or for other reading goals.
251-252 Intermediate French 4 credits each. Extensive review of grammati-
cal structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication
skills in French. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the French
language. Practice in language laboratory required. PREREQ: LANG 102 OR
EQUIVALENT. Satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements.
301-302 French Conversation and Composition 4 credits each. Equal
emphasis on spoken and written French. Compositions, discussions and oral
reports will center on cultural topics intended to deepen the students'
understanding of the way of life in French speaking countries. PREREQ: LANG
251-252 OR EQUIVALENT.
311 Contemporary French Literature in English Translation 2 credits.
Selected works of modern authors such as Gide, Malraux, Camus, Sartre, and
Beauvoir, and the new novel: Beckett, Simon, Sarraute, Butor, Robbe-Grillet,
Pinget, and Ionesco.
341-342 Survey of French Literature and Civilization 3 credits each.
Comprehensive overview of the main currents of French cultural history and
literature. Conducted in French.
g361 Seventeenth Century Literature 3 credits. Study of representative
works of the 17th century, with particular emphasis on the works of Corneille,
Moliere, and Racine. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
401 French Current Affairs 3 credits. A study of contemporary French
culture through an examination of current socio-cultural issues in French
speaking countries. Conducted in French.
g431 Twentieth Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the main currents
of contemporary French literature including symbolism, surrealism, existentialism,
objectivism, etc. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g441 Eighteenth Century Literature 3 credits. French thought as reflected
in the literature from 1715 to the Revolution. Special emphasis on the works
of Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, and Rousseau. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g451 Romanticism 3 credits. Study of the Romantic prose, poetry, and
drama of the period: Lamartine, Musset, Vigny, Hugo, and others. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g461 Realism and Naturalism 3 credits. Study of the main currents in
French literature, as reflected in the works of Balzac, Flaubert, Zola,
Maupassant, and other writers of the latter part of the 19th century. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g471 Readings in French 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation
of reports on selected topics in French literature. May be repeated once with
different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481 Independent Studies in French 3 credits. A directed project, under
the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research
according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
German Courses
103-104 Elementary German 4 credits each. Intended to teach students
basic communication skills and grammatical structures in German and to
acquaint them with the culture of the German-speaking countries. Practice in
the language laboratory is required. Satisfies Goal 10B of the General
Education Requirements.
113-114 Elementary German-Reading Track 2 credits each. Oriented toward
students who do not intend to continue in intermediate courses and who need or
seek a reading knowledge only. A minimum of oral practice sufficient to aid in
reading. Students are encouraged to fulfill their individual needs, whether
for the purpose of passing a reading examination or for other reading goals.
253-254 Intermediate German 4 credits each. Extensive review of grammati-
cal structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication
skills in German. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the German
language. Practice in language laboratory required. PREREQ: LANG 104 OR
EQUIVALENT. Satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements.
303-304 German Conversation and Composition 4 credits each. Equal
emphasis on spoken and written German. Compositions, discussions and oral
reports will center on cultural topics intended to deepen the students'
understanding of the way of life in German speaking countries. PREREQ: LANG
253-254 OR EQUIVALENT.
343-344 Survey of German Literature and Civilization 3 credits each.
Comprehensive overview of the main currents of German cultural history and
literature. Conducted in German.
g353 German Realism and Naturalism 3 credits. A survey of the major
trends and works in German literature from 1848 to the turn of the century.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g363 The Age of Goethe 3 credits. A survey of the major works and
movements of the preclassical and classical periods in German literature.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
403 German Current Affairs 3 credits. Study of contemporary German
culture through an examination of current socio-cultural issues in Germany.
Conducted in German.
g413 German Romanticism 3 credits. Selections of Romantic prose, verse,
and drama are read and the principal literary movements of the period are
considered. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g423 Contemporary German Prose 3 credits. This discussion-oriented course
concentrates on recent prose from the German-speaking countries as well as on
important writers of twentieth century German fiction: Hesse, Kafka, Grass,
and Boll. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g433 Contemporary German Drama 3 credits. A study of the German drama
from the turn of the century to the present. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g473 Readings in German 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation
of reports on selected topics in German literature. May be repeated once with
different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g483 Independent Studies in German 3 credits. A directed project, under
the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research
according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Latin Courses
100-110 Elementary Latin 4 credits each. Intended to teach students basic
reading skills and grammatical structures in Latin and to acquaint them with
the culture of Ancient Rome. Practice in the language laboratory is required.
Satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements.
g470 Readings in Latin 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and prepara-
tion of reports on selected topics in Latin literature. May be repeated once
with different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Russian Courses
105-106 Elementary Russian 4 credits each. Intended to teach students
basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Russian and to
acquaint them with the culture of Russian speakers. Practice in the language
laboratory is required. Satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements.
255-256 Intermediate Russian 4 credits each. Extensive review of grammat-
ical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication
skills in Russian. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Russian
language. Practice in language laboratory required. PREREQ: LANG 106 OR
EQUIVALENT. Satisfies GOAL 10B of the General Education Requirements.
g475 Readings in Russian 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation
of reports on selected topics in Russian literature. May be repeated once with
different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Spanish Courses
108-109 Elementary Spanish 4 credits each. Intended to teach students
basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Spanish and to
acquaint them with the culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. Practice in
the language laboratory is required. Satisfies Goal 10B of the General
Education Requirements.
258-259 Intermediate Spanish 4 credits each. Extensive review of grammat-
ical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication
skills in Spanish. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Spanish
language. Practice in language laboratory required. PREREQ: LANG 109 OR
EQUIVALENT. Satisfies Goal 10B of the General Education Requirements.
308-309 Spanish Conversation and Composition 4 credits each. Equal
emphasis on spoken and written Spanish. Compositions, discussions and oral
reports will center on cultural topics intended to deepen the students'
understanding of the way of life in Spanish-speaking countries. PREREQ: LANG
258-259 OR EQUIVALENT.
g338 Romanticism 3 credits. Literary currents of 19th century Europe;
Romanticism in drama, Duque de Rivas, Zorilla; in poetry, Espronceda, Becquer,
Rosalia de Castro; in the essay, Larra. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g339 Realism 3credits. The novels of Fernan Caballero; the realistic
novel, Pereda, Alarcon, Valera, Galdos; the naturalistic novel, Pardo Bazan.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
348-349 Survey of Spanish Literature and Civilization 3 credits each.
Comprehensive overview of the main currents of Spanish cultural history and
literature. Conducted in Spanish.
g358 Contemporary Spanish Literature 3 credits. Examination of contempo-
rary Spanish letters as evidenced in poetry, the short story, the novel, and
the essay. Lectures and readings of the works of the leading Spanish writers
beginning with the Generation of '98. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
408 Spanish Current Affairs 3 credits. Study of contemporary Spanish
culture through an examination of current socio-cultural issues in Spanish
speaking countries. Conducted in Spanish.
g428 Spanish Literature of the Golden Age 3 credits. Lectures on the
principal forms of the Golden Age. Extensive readings and class discussion of
some of the works of Lope de Vega, Ruiz de Alarcon, Tirso de Molina, Calderon
de la Barca, Gongora, and others. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g429 Cervantes and His Age 3 credits. Study of Cervantes' artistic
creation and relation to the culture of the 16th and 17th centuries. Emphasis
is given to Don Quixote and the Novelas Exemplares. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g479 Readings in Spanish 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation
of reports on selected topics in Spanish literature. May be repeated once with
different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g489 Independent Studies in Spanish 3 credits. A directed project, under
the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research
according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Department of Geology
Chairperson and Associate Professor Link
Professor Ore
Associate Professor McCurry
Assistant Professor Hughes,
Moye, Rodgers
Instructor Fortsch
Affiliate Associate Professor Akersten
Adjunct Faculty Hackett,
Rawson, R.P. Smith,
R. W. Smith, Stephens, Welhan
The ISU Department of Geology is an active community of scholars consisting of undergraduate and graduate students, support and research staff, and professors. Our experience is that the undergraduate geology education at ISU is more comprehensive than at many universities across the country. Objectives of the department are to train students for professional positions or further study in all aspects of the geosciences. Most courses include field trips and hands-on experience. The ISU Geology summer field camp in Copper Basin, central Idaho, is run cooperatively with Boise State University. The field camp is nationally recognized and attended by students from universities nationwide. Numerous evening classes are offered for the general public.
The ISU Geology Department offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Degrees, a Master's Degree in Geology and a Master of Natural Science Degree for teachers who desire more training in up-to-date science methods. Cooperative agreements with the Geology Departments at Boise State University and the University of Idaho facilitate transfer of undergraduate credits and degrees between the three schools. ISU has a cooperative Master's Degree programs in Geology and Applied Geophysics with Boise State University, and in Hydrogeology with the University of Idaho.
Bachelor of Science in Geology
The B.S. degree is offered for undergraduates who wish to become professional geoscientists. It is designed to give the student a broad and comprehensive view of the field of geology and a firm background in math, physics, and chemistry.
Required Courses
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
MATH 117 Algebra & Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 120* Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211-212** General Physics 6 cr
OR
PHYS 221-222** Engineering Physics 8 cr
GEOL 106 General Geology 3 cr
OR
GEOL 109 Physical Geology 3 cr
GEOL 107 General Geology Lab 1 cr
GEOL 112 Historical Geology 3 cr
GEOL 113 Historical Geology Lab 1 cr
GEOL 211 Mineralogy 3 cr
GEOL 212 Lithology 2 cr
GEOL 311 Optical Mineralogy 4 cr
GEOL 402 Geomorphology 4 cr
GEOL 411 Petrology 4 cr
GEOL 421 Structural Geology 4 cr
GEOL 431 Invertebrate Paleontology 4 cr
GEOL 450*** Field Geology 6 cr
GEOL 452 Sedimentation-Stratigraphy 4 cr
*MATH 121 and 222 are recommended as substitutes for MATH 120. **OPTIONAL (May choose these as companions to ** courses):
PHYS 213-214 General Physics Lab 2 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
***GEOL 450 is a 5-week summer field course, usually taken between the junior and senior year.
TOTAL: 43 required geology credits plus at least 4 other optional geology
credits to equal at least 47 geology credits.
Bachelor of Arts in Geology
The B.A. degree is offered to those students who wish a less technical and broader-based liberal arts degree than the B. S. Though not adequate for those interested in becoming professional geologists, the B.A. degree is useful for future earth science teachers, environmental scientists, environmental lawyers, and others who simply want to learn more about how the earth works. The degree fulfills major requirements for secondary school earth science teachers.
Required Courses
CHEM 121 General Chemistry 5 cr
MATH 117 Algebra &Trigonometry 5 cr
GEOL 106 General Geology 3 cr
GEOL 107 General Geology Lab 1 cr
GEOL 112 Historical Geology 3 cr
GEOL 113 Historical Geology Lab 1 cr
GEOL 211 Mineralogy 3 cr
GEOL 212 Lithology 2 cr
GEOL 421 Structural Geology 4 cr
GEOL 431 Invertebrate Paleontology 4 cr
GEOL 452 Sedimentation-Stratigraphy 4 cr
GEOL 306 Environmental Geology 3 cr
OR
GEOL 415 Quaternary Geology 4 cr
OR
GEOL 430 Principles of Hydrogeology 3 cr
TOTAL: 29 geology credits plus other geology courses to equal 36 geology
credits.
Minor in Geology
GEOL 106 or 109 General Geology 3 cr
GEOL 107 General Geology Lab 1 cr
GEOL 112 Historical Geology 3 cr
GEOL 113 Historical Geology Lab 1 cr
GEOL 211 Mineralogy 3 cr
GEOL 421 Structural Geology 4 cr
GEOL 452 Sedimentation-Stratigraphy 4 cr
IN ADDITION Geology electives approved
by the Department 4 cr
TOTAL: 23 Geology credits
Bachelor's Degrees at Other Universities
Bachelor of Science in Geophysics
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
University of Idaho
These professionally oriented degrees require several more physics, math, and engineering classes than a B.S. in geology. ISU students interested in these degrees should transfer to Boise State University or the University of Idaho after their sophomore year.
Geology Courses
106 General Geology 3 credits. Characteristics and origins of
minerals and rocks; internal processes of the earth, including volcanism and
seismicity and their relationships with plate tectonics; dynamic and descriptive
aspects of surface processes such as weathering, mass wasting, running
water, underground water and glaciation. COREQ: GEOL 107 IS RECOMMENDED.
Satisfies Goal 5 of the General Education Requirements.
107 General Geology Laboratory 1 credit. Classification and recogni-
tion of minerals and rocks, landforms on topographic maps and air photos, and
analysis of geologic maps. COREQ OR PREREQ: GEOL 106. Satisfies Goal 5 of the
General Education Requirements.
109 Physical Geology 3 credits. Essential physical, chemical, and
tectonic concepts in earth sciences, for geology and other science majors.
COREQ OR PREREQ: CHEM 121, COREQ: GEOL 107. Credit not given for both GEOL 106
and GEOL 109.
112 Historical Geology 3 credits. Major events in earth history;
continental drift, age dating, evolution of organisms, times of extinction,
mountain building episodes, episodes of world glaciation. PREREQ: GEOL 106 OR
109.
113 Historical Geology Laboratory 1 credit. Required laboratory for
prospective geology majors taking GEOL 112. Topics covered include rock and
mineral identification, geologic maps and cross sections, stratigraphic
sections, field trips in southeast Idaho geology. COREQ OR PREREQ: GEOL 112.
115 Physical Geography 4 credits. The study of the form of the
earth's surface, the hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. The global
distribution of soils, animals and vegetation. Effects of climatic changes.
Man's role in maintaining natural ecosystems. Laboratory exercises and field
trips. Satisfies Goal 5 of the General Education Requirements.
201 Rocks, Rails, and Trails 1 credit. Interaction between geology,
geography and early history of Southeast Idaho, emphasizing the fur trapping
period, the Oregon and California Trails, the coming of the railroad, and
early Pocatello. Field trips. Graded S/U.
211 Mineralogy 3 credits. Introduction to minerals and rocks, their
chemical composition and their identification by physical properties. Includes
fundamentals of crystallography and crystal chemistry as related to major
rock-forming minerals. PREREQ: GEOL 106 OR 109, 107, CHEM 121.
212 Lithology 2 credits. Hand specimen and field identification of
igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Discussion of plate tectonic
settings of various rock suites. PREREQ: GEOL 211.
g306 Environmental Geology 3 credits. Humans and the environment,
industrial exploitation of fossil fuels, energy sources, soils, water and
other materials, environmental health, pollution, waste disposal, hazards,
disasters, land use. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
311 Optical Mineralogy 4 credits. Use of the petrographic microscope
for identification and study of minerals in transmitted or reflected light.
Introduction to advanced microscopic methods. PREREQ: GEOL 211.
g351 Geologic Illustration and Photography 2 credits. A self-paced
laboratory course in preparation of geologic diagrams, color and black and
white photography. Students must have their own cameras and buy their own
darkroom and drafting supplies. PREREQ: GEOL 106 OR 109. Graded S/U.
g358 Geology of North America 3 credits. Regional stratigraphy and
tectonics of North America emphasizing National Parks and the Intermountain
West. Graduate students will do extensive additional reading in current
literature. PREREQ: GEOL 106 OR 109.
g370 Crystallography and X-ray 3 credits. X-ray diffraction analysis:
study of crystallography, goniometry, powder method. Introduction to crystal
structure analysis. Cross-listed as PHYS g370, CHEM g370. PREREQ: CHEM 122.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g402 Geomorphology 4 credits. Origin and evolution of surface features of
the earth; emphasis on processes. PREREQ: GEOL 421 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g405 Volcanology 3 credits. Aspects of physical and chemical volcanology:
types of volcanoes; interpretation of volcanic deposits; properties of magma;
generation, rise and storage of magma; volcanic hazards and prediction.
PREREQ: GEOL 411.
g411 Petrology 4 credits. Introductory study of the principal rock
associations, their nature and modes of origin. Microscopic methods will be
emphasized in the laboratory. PREREQ: GEOL 311.
413 Sedimentary Rocks in Thin Section 2 credits. A variety of
terrigenous, volcaniclastic, and carbonate rocks will be studied. PREREQ OR
COREQ: GEOL 411.
g415 Quaternary Geology 4 credits. Use and interpretation of landforms,
sediments, and fossil life in the reconstruction of Quaternary events,
environment, and climates. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g417 General Soils 3 credits. Formation, morphology, and distribution of
soils, including developments in soil classification. PREREQ: GEOL 106 OR 109
OR 115 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g420 Principles of Geochemistry 3 credits. Chemistry of the earth; a
discussion of factors controlling abundance, distribution, and migration of
chemical elements within the earth. PREREQ: GEOL 211 AND CHEM 122 OR 217.
421 Structural Geology 4 credits. Structure of the earth's crust.
Investigation of behavior of materials; identification and interpretation of
earth structures. PREREQ: MATH 117 OR EQUIVALENT, GEOL 452.
g430 Principles of Hydrogeology 3 credits. Topics will include surface
water and groundwater occurrence, movement and recovery, water quality and
pollution, principles of well construction, and computer modeling of groundwater
flow. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g431 Invertebrate Paleontology 4 credits. Principles of biology and
geology applied to the study of fossil invertebrates. Consideration is given
to morphology, classification, evolution, paleoecology, and the stratigraphic
significance of fossils. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g435 Vertebrate Paleontology 4 credits. Phylogenetic history of the
vertebrates outlined in the light of morphology, classification, evolution,
paleoecology, and the significance of fossils. Field trips. Cross-listed as
BIOS 435. PREREQ: GEOL 431 OR BIOS 314 OR EQUIVALENT.
g440 Ore Deposits 3 credits. Nature, mode of occurrence, origin of ores
with each type related to a given rock association and as the product of a
particular environment. PREREQ: GEOL 411 AND 421.
g442 Economic Mineralogy Lab 2 credits. Identification and study of
economic minerals and commodities by macroscopic physical properties, x-ray
diffraction and fluorescence and transmission and reflectance optical mineralogy.
PREREQ: GEOL 211. COREQ: 440 IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
450 Field Geology 6 credits. Five-week summer field camp, applying
standard geologic field instruments and geologic concepts to a series of field
problems. PREREQ: GEOL 421 AND 452.
452 Sedimentation-Stratigraphy 4 credits. Principles of sedimentation
from source to diagenesis; the basis of stratigraphic nomenclature, classification,
and correlation of rock units. PREREQ: GEOL 112.
g456 Geology of Southeast Idaho 2 credits. A study of the geology of
Southeast Idaho, particularly its structural and stratigraphic character as it
relates to thrust belt development and superposition of Basin and Range
extension and Snake River Plain volcanism. PREREQ: GEOL 106.
g461 Applied Geophysics 4 credits. Geophysical properties of soils and
rock masses; application of gravity, magnetics, electrical and seismic methods
to solve geologic problems. PREREQ: GEOL 421, MATH 120 OR 222 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g465 Petroleum Geology 3 credits. The organization, function, and methods
of petroleum companies; generation, migration, and entrapment of petroleum;
worldwide production and reserves; local potential; careers in the petroleum
industry. Field trips. PREREQ: GEOL 112 (421 AND/OR 452 RECOMMENDED).
482 Independent Problems and Studies in Geology 1-3 credits. Investi-
gation of a geologic problem chosen by the student and approved by the staff.
May be repeated until 6 credits are earned.
g491 Seminar 1 credit. Field trip or discussion of current geologic
literature and geologic problems. May be repeated until 3 credits are earned.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
493 Senior Thesis 4 credits. See "All University" courses and
curriculum.
597 Professional Education Development Topics Variable credit. May be
repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degree. May be graded
S/U.
601 Advanced General Geology 2 credits. An advanced level course in
general geology required for all first-year graduate students. A review of the
principles of general geology, and an overview of current hypotheses and
research in the field.
602 Advanced Geomorphology 3 credits. Seminar in the treatment of
theoretical concepts in classical and modern geomorphology.
613 Ore Microscopy 2 credits. Study of the reflected light optical
properties of the opaque ore minerals, sample preparation, mineral identification
schemes and mineral paragenesis. PREREQ: GEOL 411. PREREQ OR COREQ: GEOL
440.
615 X-Ray Diffraction Analysis 3 credits. The theory and use of x-ray
diffraction methods for the analysis of crystalline materials and crystal
structure determinations. PREREQ: GEOL 370, CHEM 370, PHYS 370 OR EQUIVALENT.
617 Experimental Petrology 4 credits. Utility of thermodynamic
calculations, phase diagrams, petrogenetic studies of igneous and metamorphic
rocks, pertinent rocks in thin section.
621 Advanced Structural Geology 3 credits. Current aspects of
structural geology or tectonics. May focus on regional structures, tectonic
theories, orogenic mechanisms, global tectonic models, or topics of special
interest in structural geology.
623 Tectonics and Sedimentation 3 credits. Sedimentary basin analysis
and mechanisms of subsidence. Extensional, compressional, and strike-slip
tectonics as related to depositional systems, facies architecture, and
provenance.
625 Quantitative Geochemistry Laboratory 3 credits. Practical
application of theory involving use and operation of instrumental techniques.
630 Advanced Hydrogeology 3 credits. Advanced topics in hydrogeology
including precipitation and stream flow, soil moisture, principles and
modeling of groundwater flow, migration of wastes in both saturated and
unsaturated zones, design and impact of production and monitoring wells, water
chemistry. PREREQ: GEOL g430 OR EQUIVALENT.
631 Sedimentology 3 credits. Provenance, dispersal, and environments
of deposition; emphasis on various aspects of surface equilibria.
632 Advanced Paleontology 3 credits. Theoretical and applied aspects
of paleontology; origin of life, evolution and genetics, ecology and
paleoecology, taxonomic theory.
641 Advanced Petrology 3 credits. Selected topics in igneous and/or
metamorphic petrology, regional and/or global aspects of current interest,
including relationship to major advances in other areas of solid earth
sciences.
646 Sedimentary Petrology 4 credits. The mineralogy and petrology of
terrigenous, carbonate and volcaniclastic rocks will be covered in lecture and
laboratory. Field trips emphasize orientation of students to local geology and
possible thesis topics. Microscope petrography is emphasized in the lab.
648 Research Problems 1-4 credits. Independent research on non-thesis
subject matter; subject to approval of the staff before results receive
credit. Course may be repeated until 10 credits are earned.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Ordinarily a field problem with supporting
laboratory work undertaken by the student with approval of the geology
graduate faculty, and after a thesis prospectus has been approved.
Department of History
Chairperson and Professor Swanson
Professors Hatzenbuehler, Marley (Emeritus), Owens, Ruckman
Associate Professors A. Christelow, S. Christelow, Hale
Assistant Professor Boag
Adjunct Faculty Hogan
Although each student must answer individually why history should be studied, the History Department has agreed on the following objectives: (1) in an age of increasing specialization, to seek a fairly comprehensive view of the human condition in the universe of time and space; (2) to seek a basic knowledge of self, nation, and world; and (3) to seek knowledge with the understanding that it will never be complete, must be continually pursued, and must be sought using a variety of methods.
To declare a major in history, a student must have sophomore standing and a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Bachelor of Arts in History
Graduation Requirements.
All history majors are required to take the following courses in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.A. degree:
HIST 101-102 Western Civilization 6 cr
HIST 121-122 Survey of U S History 6 cr
HIST 291 Science and Art of History 3 cr
(spring semester only)
HIST 491 Seminar (fall semester only) 3 cr
3 credits from the following:
HIST 251 Latin American Civilization 3 cr
HIST 252 East Asian History 3 cr
HIST 254 Middle Eastern Civilization 3 cr
HIST 255 African History and Culture 3 cr
IN ADDITION: U.S. History courses 6 cr
European History courses 6 cr
Additional history courses 9 cr
(Three of these credits may be earned through HIST 461, 462, or 463 Independent Study, with permission of the department chairperson.)
Note: Upper-division history courses must total at least 16 credits.
Minor in History
All history minors are required to take the following courses:
HIST 101-102 Western Civilization 6 cr
HIST 121-122 Survey of U.S. History 6 cr
HIST 491 Seminar 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Additional history courses 6 cr
(one of which must be numbered 300 or above)
Teaching Majors and Minors
All students exercising this option must have an advisor in the Department of History as well as in the College of Education.
Pre-Law Majors
Ron Hatzenbuehler is the pre-law advisor for the Department of History. All students interested in this option should consult regularly with him.
Foreign Language Recommendation
All students are strongly urged to develop a foreign language program in consultation with their advisors.
History Courses
101 Foundation of Western Civilization 3 credits. Western civiliza-
tion from its roots in the Near East to the 17th century. Satisfies Goal 10A
of the General Education Requirements.
102 Development of Western Civilization 3 credits. Western civiliza-
tion from the 17th century to the present. Satisfies Goal 10A of the General
Education Requirements.
121 U.S. to 1865 3 credits. Colonial origins and the achievement of
independence, constitutional government, national boundaries, and the preservation
of the union. Satisfies Goal 9 of the General Education Requirements.
122 U.S. Since 1865 3 credits. The emergence of an industrial nation,
its economy, politics, government, and problems, particularly after national
maturity eventuated in the nation's worldwide activities of peace and war.
Satisfies Goal 9 of the General Education Requirements.
205 Problems in History 3 credits. An investigation of specific
historical problems with relevance to the present day. Designed primarily for
the non-history major. Problem, theme, or period varies with each course.
221 Greece and Rome 3 credits. Social, political, economic and
cultural developments of the Mediterranean world during Greek and Roman times.
223 Medieval Europe 3 credits. The decline of the Roman Empire; the
early development of the states of western Europe; the Medieval Church and the
Papacy; and the industry, philosophy, science, and arts of the Middle Ages.
225 United States Military History 3 credits. The course surveys the
origins and development of the American military. The United States Army is
the focus with appropriate attention given to the other services and developments
outside the U.S.
227 Introduction to Women's Studies 3 credits. Interdisciplinary
survey of the ways in which various academic disciplines examine women's roles
and women's issues past and present and in various cultures, with a focus on
American culture.
251 Latin American Civilization 3 credits. The fusion of Indian,
European and African traditions with particular attention to Argentina, Brazil
and Mexico. Special emphasis will be given to the impact on intellectuals of
nationalism, Indianist movements and Marxism. Satisfies Goal 10A of the
General Education Requirements.
252 East Asian History 3 credits. The origins and growth of the
distinctive cultures of China and Japan; their encounters with the West and
different responses to Westernization, and their roles in the modern world.
Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education Requirements.
254 Middle Eastern Civilization 3 credits. A study of traditional
Middle Eastern Civilization as a product of tensions among diverse ethnic and
religious groups. Particular emphasis on the intellectual and cultural aspects
of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education
Requirements.
255 African History and Culture 3 credits. An introductory survey of
Africa covering traditional political systems and culture, the impact of
Christianity and Islam, the economic and political intrusion of Europe, and
the development of economic and political crises in contemporary Africa.
Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education Requirements.
258 Native American History 3 credits. Assesses diversity of North
American natives, their life and thought; European impact; federal policy; and
native's response to continual cultural and physical assault.
291 Science and Art of History 3 credits. Intended to acquaint
students with an historical mode of thinking and investigation by familiarizing
them with library, archives, and other source materials, bibliographical
aids, and research methods in a practical problem approach. (Offered spring
semester only).
g311 Colonial and Revolutionary America 3 credits. U.S. 1607-1783. The
European discovery of North America; the founding of the English colonies and
their political, economic, and social development; and the origin and development
of an American national spirit culminating in the Revolutionary War.
g313 Early National America 3 credits. U.S. 1783-1840. The problems of
the early nation and the establishment of the constitutional system; the
domestic and foreign policy dilemmas of the Early Republic; and the meanings
of Jacksonian Democracy.
g315 Civil War and Reconstruction 3 credits. U.S. 1840-1877. The origins
of the war between the states and the legacy of the war and Reconstruction for
North and South.
g317 Industrialization and Reform in America 3 credits. U.S. 1877-1914.
The emergence of a modern, industrialized society and its many problems;
agricultural and labor protest and the challenge of new ideas in the social,
economic and intellectual realms.
g319 Twentieth Century America 3 credits. U.S. 1917 to present. The major
political, social, and economic developments; the Twenties; the Great Depression;
the New Deal; and post World War II America.
g320 The Renaissance 3 credits. Europe from 1300 to 1520. Special
emphasis on Italy and on the outstanding cultural, political and economic
achievements which made the Renaissance such an important period in the
development of western civilization.
g322 The Reformation 3 credits. Europe from 1520 to 1648. An examination
of the origins, development and impact of the great religious controversy
within western Christendom. Special attention to the cultural aspects of the
period.
g323 Old Regime and French Revolution 3 credits. A study of traditional
European institutions, society, and culture from 1650 to 1789 and their
transformation in the age of the French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815.
g325 Nineteenth Century Europe 3 credits. A century of social change
fostered by the Industrial Revolution. Its impact on diverse social groups and
their ways of life, on social habits and customs, on politics and culture.
g326 Twentieth Century Europe 3 credits. Europe in crisis: the origins
and consequences of World War I; the breakdown of the Versailles settlement;
the Great Depression and the rise of the fascist states; World War II and the
tensions of the Cold War.
g336 Idaho and the Northwest 3 credits. Background for the settlement of
Idaho; territorial developments and statehood; Idaho in the twentieth century
and its relation to the other states in the Pacific Northwest.
g352 Islam and Nationalism in the Modern World 3 credits. A study of the
interaction of Islam and national and ethnic identities in the Middle East
including North Africa from 1800 up to the recent past.
g356 Imperialism in the Modern World 3 credits. Western imperial expan-
sion and indigenous resistance; long-term consequences for both developed and
underdeveloped countries in selected regions of North America and the Third
World. 1800 to present.
g360 The Spanish Empire 3 credits. The geographic, cultural, economic,
administrative and military dimensions of the encounters and conflicts among
the peoples of a major global empire from its medieval beginnings to its final
collapse in the Napoleonic era.
g375 Early France and the Age of Chivalry 3 credits. Tests the assumption
that French culture from AD 400 to l400 epitomized the culture of the middle
ages--imperialistic, romantic, religious, feudal and chivalric.
g381-g382 Russian History 3 credits. Russia from its origins through the
Great Reforms and the rise of revolutionary ideas in Czarist Russia to the
revolutions of 1917 and the development of Soviet Russia.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improve-
ment of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be
repeated. Graded S/U.
g405 Problems in History 3 credits. A thorough consideration of histori-
cal problems, particularly from a comparative perspective.
Designed to give deeper insight into problems, issues, and topics which are treated more generally in other courses.
g427 U.S. Westward Expansion 3 credits. The American West; exploration,
territorial acquisition, westward migration, settlement, and the interplay
between national and western economic, social, and political developments.
g429 U.S. Diplomatic History 3 credits. The impact of war on the American
nation; the major underlying themes of U.S. diplomacy; and the outstanding
persons who have formulated and implemented recent U.S. foreign policy.
g430 Environmental History 3 credits. Historical examination of the
social, intellectual, cultural, ecological, and political aspects of human
interaction with the North American environment from Asian migration to the
present.
g439 Women in History 3 credits. Shifting images and perceptions of women
and women's roles, as contrasted with the realities of women's lives, with
emphasis on 19th century Europe and America and the development of the
movement for women's emancipation.
g443 English History 3 credits. Survey of the more important British
political, constitutional, economic, and cultural developments from
Anglo-Saxon times to the Victorian period.
g444 Victorian England and After 3 credits. England, 1837 to the present.
An examination of the cultural, social, political, and economic history of the
most prosperous and productive period of English history including British
national and imperial decline in the twentieth century.
g446 Social and Economic History of Greece and Rome 3 cred-
its.Investigates ways in which geography, demography and politics affected the
mentalities and behaviors of social groups--women, patrons, clients and
slaves--and the functioning of households, villages and cities.
g448 Medieval Social and Economic History 3 credits. Analyzes the impact
of political instability, migration and environment upon European women and
men from roughly AD 400 to l400 and their economic responses.
g451 Constituting Modern Spain 3 credits. Comparative study of
Spaniards' attempts to create a constitutional regime that would provide a
stable political framework in the face of serious religious, national, and
class divisions, 1810 to the present. PREREQ: HIST 102.
g461-g462-463 Independent Study 1-3 credits. Selected readings in areas
and periods not covered by the regular curriculum offerings. PREREQ: PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g491 Seminar 3 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports
on selected topics. Ordinarily for seniors majoring in history and with the
consent of the instructor.
597 Professional Education Development Topics Variable credit. May be
repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded
S/U.
Humanities Courses
101 Introduction to the Humanities 3 credits. An interdisciplinary course
examining the relationship between the arts from the Classical Age through the
Enlightenment. Humanities 101 and 102 together satisfy Goals 6 and 7 of the
General Education Requirements.
102 Introduction to the Humanities 3 credits. An interdisciplinary course
examining the relationship between the arts from the nineteenth to the
twentieth century. Humanities 101 and 102 together satisfy Goals 6 and 7 of
the General Education Requirements.
301 Issues in the Humanities 1-4 credits. Designed to demonstrate the
interdisciplinary approach to our culture through the study of at least two
related disciplines in the arts and humanities. Issue, theme, or historical
period studied varies with each course offering. Maximum 8 credits.
402 Seminar in Humanities 2-4 credits. A seminar using interdisciplinary
methodology to explore particular, designated issues in the humanities.
Maximum 8 credits.
Program in
International Studies
Director and Professor Foster
The International Studies Program offers to students an opportunity to expand their cultural, linguistic, and social horizons beyond their own local experience. As the world becomes increasingly interdependent it demands of all of us an expanded knowledge of other people, their social and political institutions, and their culture.
The International Studies Program encourages students to develop a general understanding of language, culture, economics, and politics while simultaneously offering the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas:
General Requirements
The following courses may be taken as part of the general education requirements
of the University:
The major in International Studies, in addition to the general requirements stated above, requires thirty-seven (37) credits distributed in the following categories:
Required Courses
Nine (9) credits:
P S 221 Introduction to International Relations 3 cr
I S 200 Simulation (May be repeated once) 1 cr
I S 400 Simulation (May be repeated once) 1 cr
I S 493 Senior Thesis 4 cr
Areas of Concentration Eighteen (18) credits.
Students must complete eighteen (18) credits to be chosen from within one of the following options.
Option 1:-Political and Economic Development
This option has as its focus the issues of political and economic development in those parts of the world which at once seek the possibility of change and are threatened by change. Eighteen credits are to be selected from the following list and approved by your advisor. No more than nine (9) of the required eighteen (18) credits are to be taken from any one department's offerings.
Anthropology
ANTH 250 Comparative Social Organization
ANTH 402 Cultural Ecology
ANTH 425 Institutional Analysis
Economics
ECON 334 International Economics
ECON 433 Economic Development
ECON 474 Comparative Economic Systems
History
HIST 251 Latin American Civilization
HIST 252 East Asian History
HIST 254 Middle Eastern Civilization
HIST 255 African History and Culture
HSIT 352 Islam and Nationalism in the Modern World
HSIT 356 Imperialism in the Modern World
HIST 381 Russian History
HSIT 382 Russian History
Political Science
POLS 331 Comparative Politics: Framework for Analysis
POLS 332 Comparative Politics: Change and Political Order
POLS 433 Politics of Developing Nations
Sociology
SOC 364 Industry and Society
Option 2:-Language, Literature, and Culture
This option is for those wishing to study the language, literature, and culture of societies other than the United States. It is limited to concentrations in German, French, and Spanish. No more than twelve (12) of the required eighteen (18) credits may be taken from the offerings of a single department.
French
LANG 301, 302 French Conversation and Composition
LANG 341, 342 Survey of French Literature and
Civilization
LANG 361 Seventeenth Century Literature
LANG 401 French Current Affairs
LANG 431 Twentieth Century Literature
LANG 441 Eighteenth Century Literature
LANG 451 Romanticism
LANG 461 Realism and Naturalism
LANG 471 Readings in French
LANG 481 Independent Studies in French
HIST 255 African History and Culture
HIST 323 French Revolution and Napoleon
HIST 325 Nineteenth Century Europe
HIST 326 Twentieth Century Europe
German
LANG 303, 304 German Conversation and Composition
LANG 343, 344 Survey of German Literature and Civilization
LANG 353 German Realism and Naturalism
LANG 363 The Age of Goethe
LANG 403 German Current Affairs
LANG 413 German Romanticism
LANG 423 Contemporary German Prose
LANG 433 Contemporary German Drama
LANG 473 Readings in German
LANG 483 Independent Studies in German
HIST 325 Nineteenth Century Europe
HIST 326 Twentieth Century Europe
Spanish
LANG 308, 309 Spanish Conversation and Composition
LANG 338 Romanticism
LANG 339 Realism
LANG 348, 349 Survey of Spanish Literature and
Civilization
LANG 358 Contemporary Spanish Literature
LANG 408 Spanish Current Affairs
LANG 428 Spanish Literature of the Golden Age
LANG 429 Cervantes and His Age
LANG 479 Readings in Spanish
LANG 489 Independent Studies in Spanish
HIST 251 Latin American Civilization
HIST 372 Spanish History
Additional Courses:
ENGL 55 Studies in a Major National Literature
(Also listed as Foreign language 415)
ENGL 456 Comparative Literature
LANG 107 Nature of Language
(Also listed as Anthropology 107 and English 107)
LANG 207 Contemporary European Culture
Option 3:
The United States and World Affairs
This option is for those students whose primary interest is in American foreign policy and national security affairs. No more than twelve (12) of the required eighteen (18) credits may be taken from the offering of a single department.
Economics
ECON 334 International Economics
ECON 338 Public Finance
History
HIST 225 United States Military History
HIST 429 U.S. Diplomatic History
Political Science
POLS 326 Recent American Foreign Policy
POLS 403 The Presidency
POLS 404 The Legislative Process
POLS 425 Topics in International Politics
(in consultation with your advisor and when the
topic relates to American foreign policy)
POLS 453 Public Policy Analysis
Electives
Ten (10) credits to be selected from either courses listed in Options 1, 2, and 3 and not taken to fulfill the requirements for one of those options; or the courses listed below; or a mixture of option courses and those listed here.
History
HIST 356 Imperialism in the Modern World
HIST 381, 382 Russian History
HIST 443 English History
HIST 444 Victorian England and After
International Studies
I S 200 Simulation 1 cr
I S 300 Travel and Study Abroad 3 cr
(May be repeated once for a total of 6 cr)
I S 301 Seminar: the International World 1-3 cr
Selected topics of international interest.
Offered for visiting international study groups and
ISU students
(May be repeated once)
I S 350 The International Symposium 1 cr
(May be repeated up to a total of 3 cr)
I S 397 Workshop 1-2 cr
Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy
requirements for a major or minor.
May be repeated.
Graded S/U.
I S 400 Simulation 1 cr
Political Science
POLS 425 Topics in International
Politics (May be repeated
to a maximum of 6 cr)
Speech
SPCH 447 Rhetoric of Hitler, Lenin, and
Churchill
SPCH 452 Conflict Management
Business
MGT 465 International Business
MKTG 465 International Marketing
Minor in International Studies
General Requirements
In addition to the General Requirements, students wishing to minor in International Studies must complete twenty-three (23) credits as detailed under Required Courses and Electives below.
Required Courses
POLS 221 Introduction to International
Relations 3 cr
I S 200 Simulation 1 cr
I S 400 Simulation 1 cr
Electives
Eighteen (18) credits selected from any of the courses listed in the categories ([1] Required Courses, [2] Areas of Concentration, and [3] Electives) under Major Requirements.
Courses
200 Simulation 1 credit. Preparation for, and participation in, a
simulation of international affairs. Required for International Studies majors
and minors. May be repeated once for a maximum of two (2) credits.
300 Travel and Study Abroad 3 credits. Travel and study abroad
through student exchange programs and other supervised experiences. May be
repeated once for a total of six (6) credits.
301 Seminar: the International World 1-3 credits. Selected topics of
international interest. Offered for visiting student study groups and ISU
students. May be repeated once.
350 International Symposium 1-3 credits. Participation in organizing
the annual Frank Church International Symposium and attendance at the sessions.
May be repeated twice.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshop aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
400 Simulation 1-2 credits. Preparation for, and participation in, a
simulation of international affairs. Required for International Studies majors
and minors. May be repeated once.
493 Senior Thesis 4 credits. International Studies majors will write
and present a senior thesis under direction of one of the faculty affiliated
with the International Studies Program.
Department of Mathematics
Chairperson and Professor R. Hill
Professor Kratz
Associate Professors: Cresswell, Egger, Fisher, Ford, L. Hill, Huotari, Lang,
Lay, Parker, Stowe
Assistant Professors: Driessel,
Laquer, Wolper
The Bachelor of Science program is designed to prepare students to take positions in industry, to pursue graduate training, or to enter the teaching profession. The Computer Science Emphasis option to the Bachelor of Science degree is intended to provide the basic skills in computer science in addition to a strong mathematics background. Both programs allow some flexibility in course work which necessitates close cooperation with a mathematics department advisor who should be selected early in the student's career. It is assumed that all students registered in mathematics courses numbered 300 or above have learned (a) at least one computer language and (b) introductory material in abstract mathematics, as in MATH 287.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Required Courses
MATH 280 FORTRAN 2 cr
MATH 287 Discrete Structures 3 cr
MATH 326 Elementary Analysis 3 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 331 Modern Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
Plus one of the following two courses:
MATH 327 Vector Analysis 3 cr
MATH 332 Modern Algebra 3 cr
Plus two of the following three sequences:
MATH 423-424 Intro to Real Analysis 6 cr
MATH 441-442 Intro to Numerical Analysis 6 cr
MATH 450-451 Probability and Statistics 6 cr
Plus 3 credits of 400-level mathematics coursework.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Computer Science Emphasis
Required Courses
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
C S 181-182 Intro to Computer Science
and Programming 6 cr
C S 283-284 Intro to Computer Systems 6 cr
C S 385-386 Data Structures and Algorithm
Analysis 6 cr
C S 487 Topics in Computer Science 3 cr
C S 488 Senior Project 3 cr
Plus two of the following five sequences, at least one of which must be a 400-level sequence:
MATH 331-332 Modern Algebra 6 cr
MATH 355-356 Operations Research 6 cr
MATH 423-424 Intro to Real Analysis 6 cr
MATH 441-442 Intro to Numerical Analysis 6 cr
MATH 450-451 Probability and Statistics 6 cr
Plus 6 credits of 300-level or 400-level Mathematics coursework.
Mathematics Minor
In addition to the regular college courses in analytic geometry and calculus, the required courses are:
MATH 280 FORTRAN 2 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
Plus any pair from:
MATH 326,327 Elementary Analysis, Vector
Analysis 6 cr
MATH 331-332 Modern Algebra 6 cr
MATH 441-442 Introduction to Numerical
Analysis 6 cr
MATH 450-451 Probability and Statistics 6 cr
Mathematics Courses
Students seeking placement into mathematics courses at Idaho State University are advised as follows: Students may register for MATH 120, 121, 140, 230, 250, or 252 with two years of high school algebra AND any one of the following: (a) a mathematics ACT score of 25, (b) a mathematics SAT score of 520, (c) a CLEP algebra score of 55, (d) a score of 10 or higher on Part C of the Mathematics Placement Exam; OR (e) a passing grade in MATH 111/117. Students wishing placement in classes past MATH 121, such as MATH 222, 223, 360, etc. will be placed on an individual basis.
Students who do not qualify for those courses may register for MATH 111/117 after meeting either of the following prerequisites: (a) scoring 11 or higher on part B of the Mathematics Placement Exam (which indicates a working knowledge of 8th or 9th grade algebra) OR (b) passing MATH 51.
Students who do not qualify for MATH 111/117 should register for (a) MATH 51 with a score of 9 or greater on Part A of the Mathematics Placement Exam, OR (b) MATH 50 with a score of 8 or less on Part A.
The Mathematics Department Placement Exam is administered at the Academic Skills Center (phone ext. 3662).
50 Developmental Mathematics 0 credits (4 credit equivalent).
Arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions, decimals; ratios and proportions;
percents; signed numbers, and linear equations. For students who do not
achieve a score on the Placement Examination sufficient to enter MATH 51.
51 Developmental Algebra 0 credits (4 credit equivalent). Linear
equations, factoring, graphing, inequalities, functions, systems of equations,
rational expressions, radicals, quadratic equations. For students who do not
achieve a score on the Placement Examination sufficient to enter MATH 111 or
MATH 117.
111 Algebra 4 credits. Real and complex numbers, functions, equa-
tions, inequalities, polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic
functions, systems of equations. Credit cannot be granted in both 111
and 117. PREREQ: AN APPROPRIATE SCORE ON THE DEPARTMENTAL PLACEMENT EXAMINATION.
112 Trigonometry 1 credit. Only for students with algebra equivalent
to 111 without trigonometry. Students desiring both algebra and trigonometry
should take 117. Credit cannot be granted in both 112 and 117. PREREQ: MATH
111 OR AN APPROPRIATE SCORE ON THE DEPARTMENTAL PLACEMENT EXAMINATION.
117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 credits. Unified treatment of algebra
and trigonometry, equivalent to 111 and 112. Credit cannot be granted in both
117 and 111, or in both 117 and 112. PREREQ: AN APPROPRIATE SCORE ON THE
DEPARTMENTAL PLACEMENT EXAMINATION.
120 Essentials of Calculus 4 credits. Course in differential and
integral calculus designed primarily for students in biological sciences,
social sciences, business, education, and humanities. PREREQ: SATISFACTORY
SCORE EARNED IN MATH 111 OR PLACEMENT EXAMINATION OR CLEP (MATH) EXAMINATION.
Satisfies Goal 3 of the General Education Requirements.
121 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 credits. First course of a
sequence: 121, 222, 223. Real-valued functions of one real variable: limits,
140 Mathematics in the Modern World 3 credits. Survey of the histori-
cal development of mathematics for the description and solution of problems.
May include topics from geometry, combinatorics, logic, computers, matrices,
calculus, biographies of famous mathematicians. PREREQ: SATISFACTORY SCORE
EARNED IN MATH 111 OR PLACEMENT EXAMINATION OR CLEP (MATH) EXAMINATION.
Satisfies Goal 3 of the General Education Requirements.
209 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 4 credits. Investi-
gates mathematical concepts relevant to teaching mathematics in the elementary
schools. PREREQ: MATH 111 OR EQUIVALENT.
222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 credits. Continuation of 121.
Techniques of integration, infinite series, plane curves and polar coordinates,
functions of several variables, partial derivatives. PREREQ: MATH 121.
223 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 4 credits. Continuation of
222. More about functions of several variables, multiple integration, introduction
to vector calculus. PREREQ: MATH 222.
230 Introduction to Linear Algebra 2 credits. Vector algebra and
geometry in 3-space, systems of linear equations, real n-space, linear
transformations, determinants, eigenvalues. PREREQ: MATH 111 OR EQUIVALENT.
250 Finite Mathematics 4 credits. Introduction to probability, linear
systems, inequalities, and linear programming. Applications directed to
non-physical science areas. PREREQ: SATISFACTORY SCORE EARNED IN MATH 111 OR
PLACEMENT EXAMINATION OR CLEP (MATH) EXAMINATION. Satisfies Goal 3 of the
General Education Requirements.
252 Introduction to Statistics 3 credits. Introduction to statistical
methods and techniques as applied to the behavioral, biological, social, and
managerial sciences. PREREQ: SATISFACTORY SCORE EARNED IN MATH 111 OR PLACEMENT
EXAMINATION OR CLEP (MATH) EXAMINATION. Satisfies Goal 3 of General
Education Requirements.
280 FORTRAN 2 credits. Introduction to scientific programming in
FORTRAN with emphasis on good structuring. PREREQ: MATH 117 OR EQUIVALENT.
287 Discrete Structures 3 credits. An introduction to discrete
structures. Material covered will include sets, propositions, proofs, functions
and relations, equivalence relations, quantifiers, Boolean algebras,
graphs. Crosslisted as C S 287. PREREQ: MATH 120 OR MATH 121.
315 Mathematical Methods in Secondary Schools 3 credits. Designed for
prospective teachers of junior and senior high school mathematics. Topics
include curriculum, the teaching of special subject matter, teaching aids, the
history of mathematics, and the evaluation of recent curriculum improvement
studies. PREREQ: MATH 222 AND EITHER MATH 230 OR MATH 250.
g326 Elementary Analysis 3 credits. Rigorous calculus on real line.
Completeness, compactness and connectedness. Continuity, images of compact and
connected sets. Series, uniform convergence. Differentiability, inverse
functions, chain rule. Integration, fundamental theorem, improper integrals.
PREREQ: MATH 223 AND MATH 287.
g327 Vector Analysis 3 credits. Calculus of vector functions of several
variables, derivative matrix, chain rule, inverse function theorem, multiple
integration. Change of variables. Integrals over curves and surfaces. Green's,
Stokes' and divergence theorems. Applications to physics. PREREQ: MATH 223.
g330 Linear Algebra 3 credits. Fields, vector spaces, linear transforma-
tions and matrices, triangular and Jordan forms, eigenvalues, dual spaces and
tensor products, bilinear forms, inner product spaces. PREREQ: MATH 222 AND
MATH 230.
g331-g332 Modern Algebra 3 credits each. Rings, fields, groups, algebras,
and selected topics in abstract algebra. PREREQ: MATH 287 AND MATH 330.
g340 Computer Graphics Software 3 credits. Matrix and other data struc-
tures. Geometry of 2D and 3D as required for isometric and perspective
drawing. Includes spline interpolation, least-squares approximation, and
patches. PREREQ: MATH 222 AND MATH 280 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g343 Modern Geometry 3 credits. Projective, Euclidean, and non-Euclidean
geometries from an axiomatic point of view. PREREQ: MATH 222 AND EITHER MATH
230 OR MATH 330.
g352 General Statistics 3 credits. Reviews some essential material from a
first course in applied statistics and proceeds to additional statistical
techniques; estimation, testing hypotheses, regression and correlation,
analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics. Oriented toward the
behavioral, social, and managerial sciences. PREREQ: MATH 250 OR MATH 252, OR
EQUIVALENT.
g355 Operations Research 3 credits. Deterministic problems in operations
research oriented towards business. Includes linear programming, transportation
problems, network analysis, PERT, dynamic programming, and elementary
game theory. PREREQ: MATH 230 OR MATH 250, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g356 Operations Research II 3 credits. Probabilistic models oriented
towards business are treated. Selections from stochastic processes, Markov
chains, queuing theory, inventory theory, reliability, decision analysis and
simulation. PREREQ: MATH 355.
g360 Differential Equations 3 credits. Theory and applications of
ordinary differential equations. PREREQ: MATH 222 AND MATH 230 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g421 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I 3 credits. Cross-listed as
Engineering g421. Analysis of complex linear and non-linear engineering
systems using advanced techniques, including Laplace transforms, Fourier
series and classical partial differential equations. PREREQ: MATH 360, ENGR
264.
g422 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II 3 credits. Cross-listed as
Engineering g422. Analysis of complex linear and non-linear engineering
systems using advanced techniques, including probability and statistics,
advanced numerical methods and variational calculus. PREREQ: ENGR 421 or MATH
421.
g423-g424 Introduction to Real Analysis 3 credits each. The real number
system, limits, sequences, series and convergence; metric spaces; completeness;
and selected topics on measure and integration theory. PREREQ: MATH 287,
MATH 326, MATH 330 AND MATH 360.
g435 Elementary Number Theory 3 credits. Diophantine equations, prime
number theorems, residue systems, theorems of Fermat and Wilson, and continued
fractions. PREREQ: MATH 331.
g441 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3 credits. Introduction to
numerical techniques for solving problems dealing with non-linear equations,
systems of linear equations, differential equations, interpolation, numerical
integration, and differentiation.
PREREQ: MATH 326 AND MATH 360 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3 credits. Extension of MATH 441
for students who wish to pursue more advanced techniques with emphasis on
analysis. Typical topics covered include numerical methods applied to partial
differential equations, integral equations, and in-depth treatment of topics
covered in MATH 441. PREREQ: MATH 441.
g450-g451 Probability and Statistics 3 credits each. MATH 450 includes
discrete and continuous random variables, central limit theorem and some
special distributions. Other topics may include Markov chains, branching
processes, and random walks. MATH 451 includes interval and point estimation
with emphasis on sufficient statistics, testing hypotheses, including uniformly
most powerful tests, sequential probability ratio tests, Chi square tests,
analysis of variance, regression analysis, tests for independence, and
non-parametric methods. Applications to the physical, social and biological
sciences will be stressed. PREREQ: MATH 223.
g462 Introduction to Complex Variables 3 credits. Introduction to the
study of functions of a complex variable including analytic functions, power
series, integral theorems, and applications. PREREQ: MATH 360 AND EITHER MATH
326 OR MATH 421.
g465 Partial Differential Equations 3 credits. Equations of the first and
second orders, methods of solution, Laplace's equation, heat equation, and
wave equation. Emphasis on applications in physical sciences and engineering.
PREREQ: MATH 360 AND EITHER MATH 326 OR MATH 421.
g473 Introduction to Topology 3 credits. Metric spaces; convergence;
notions of continuity; connected, separable and compact spaces. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g481 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Reading and conference in an area not
usually covered by a regular offering. Individual work under the supervision
and guidance of a professor whose specialty includes the chosen area. Open to
seniors and graduate students in good standing and with consent of the
instructor. May be repeated until 6 credits are earned.
g491 Mathematics Seminar 1-3 credits. Advanced reading and discussion on
selected topics in mathematics. May be taken for credit more than once.
PREREQ: SENIOR STANDING OR EQUIVALENT.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
625-626 Real Analysis 3 credits each. Continuity, convergence, measurable
sets and functions, the Lebesgue integral, measure spaces, integration, normed
linear spaces, Hilbert and Banach spaces, extension and representation
theorems. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
627-628 Complex Analysis 3 credits each. Classical theorems of Cauchy,
Goursat, Mittag-Leffler, Weierstrass, Riemann, and Picard involving analytic
functions, representation theorems, conformal mappings, entire and meromorphic
functions, analytic continuation, and other topics. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
631-632 Abstract Algebra 3 credits each. Categories, groups, rings and
ideals, polynomials, and fields through Galois Theory, modules, lattices,
advanced linear and multilinear algebra. PREREQ: MATH 330 AND MATH 332 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
633 Matrix Theory 3 credits. Modern aspects of matrix theory.
Perron-Frobenius-Wielandt theory of non-negative matrices, M-matrices, theory
of doubly stochastic matrices, inertia theorems, canonical forms, elementary
divisor theory. PREREQ: MATH 330 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
641-642 Topics in Numerical Analysis 3 credits each. Topics selected from
approximation theory, optimization, numerical linear algebra, differential and
integral equations, spline analysis, computer algorithms, and other areas of
current research in numerical analysis. PREREQ: MATH 423 AND MATH 441.
650 Thesis (D.A.) 1-6 credits.
652 Stochastic Processes 3 credits. Poisson processes, renewal
processes, branching processes, continuous and discrete time Markov chains and
queuing theory. Application of the theory and methods of model building are
stressed. PREREQ: MATH 423 OR MATH 450.
655-656 Combinatorics 3 credits each. Theory and applications of: choice
and enumeration techniques, generating functions, partitions, designs and
configurations, graph theory including digraphs, algebraic graph theory and
extremal problems. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
662-663 Topics in Differential Equations 3 credits each. Topics selected
from the theory of existence, uniqueness, extension, stability and behavior of
solutions of differential equations. Numerical techniques, transform theory,
expansions of solutions, and related areas may be studied. PREREQ: MATH 360 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
667 Introduction to Functional Analysis 3 credits. Metric spaces and
their completion, convergence, Banach and Hilbert spaces, linear operators and
related topics. PREREQ: MATH 423 OR 625 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
668 Topics in Functional Analysis 3 credits. Major results of
functional analysis, such as the Hahn-Banach, uniform boundedness, open
mapping, and fixed point theorems and their application to other areas of
mathematics. PREREQ: MATH 667.
671-672 Topology 3 credits each. Fundamental theorems of point-set
topology, metric spaces, compact spaces, topological spaces, and applications.
PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
691 Seminar 1-3 credits. Advanced readings, problems, and discussion
on selected topics in mathematics. May be taken for credit more than once on
distinct topics.
699 Special Topics in Mathematics 1-3 credits. Each offering will
deal with a topic selected from such fields of mathematics as algebra,
analysis, geometry, number theory, topology, applied analysis, probability,
and mathematical logic. May be taken for credit more than once. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
700 Supervised Teaching Internship. Credit variable up to 9 credits.
Computer Science Courses
C S 181 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I 3 credits.
Problem solving methods and algorithm development in PASCAL with an emphasis
on good programming style. COREQ: MATH 120 OR MATH 121.
C S 182 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming II 3 credits.
Advanced programming methods in PASCAL including such topics as structured
programming, debugging and documentation, data structures, sorts, searches,
recursion, string processing. PREREQ: C S 181 AND EITHER MATH 120 OR MATH 121.
C S 283 Introduction to Computer Systems I 3 credits. Basic concepts of
computer systems with an introduction to computer architecture and assembly
language programming. PREREQ: C S 182 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
C S 284 Introduction to Computer Systems II 3 credits. Survey of operat-
ing systems and their relation to computer architecture. PREREQ: CS 283.
C S 287 Discrete Structures 3 credits. An introduction to discrete
structures. Material covered will include sets, propositions, proofs, functions
and relations, equivalence relations, quantifiers, Boolean algebras,
graphs. Crosslisted as MATH 287. PREREQ: MATH 120 OR MATH 121.
C S 385 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis I 3 credits. Analysis and
design of non-numeric algorithms which act on data structures.
Selection of methods for data manipulation in database management
systems. PREREQ: C S 287 OR MATH 330 AND C S 284 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
C S 386 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis II 3 credits. Continuation
of C S 385. PREREQ: C S 385.
C S 487 Topics in Computer Science 3 credits. Selected topics in Computer
Science will be chosen depending on the instructor's interests. PREREQ: C S
386 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
C S 488 Senior Project 3 credits. Design, implementation and testing of a
large program. PREREQ: C S 386 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Museum
Director Holmer
Professors and Curators Holte,
Keller, Trost
Associate Professor and Curator Akersten
Assistant Professors and Curators
Lohse, Peterson
Adjunct Curator Sommer
Courses
g411 Basic Museology 2 credits. History, philosophy, purposes, organiza-
tion and administration of museums. Practical work in collections management
and museum interpretation.
g450 Independent Study in Museum Methods 1-3 credits. Individual projects
based on student's background and interests. Could include, but not limited
to, advanced work in collections management, exhibit design and construction,
museum education, or administration. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ:
MUSE 411 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Department of Music
Chairperson and Professor Stanek
Professor George
Assistant Professors Brooks, Earles, Eastwood, Swansbourne
Instructors Cole, Paulsen
Visiting Instructor Brinckmeyer
Affiliate Instructors Attebery, Barte, Blackburn, George, P., Hoffmann,
O'Brien, Redd, Snyder
The Department of Music offers programs leading to Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. Students who major in music take courses that provide a broad cultural background for careers in music teaching, performance, graduate study and music-related work. Membership in organized music groups, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, Idaho State Chorale, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Opera Workshop and a variety of small woodwind, brass, percussion, string, vocal and keyboard ensembles, is open to all university students.
Accreditation
The ISU Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Its music education program is also accredited by regional and state accrediting agencies.
Admission
All prospective music majors/minors and transfer students must contact the department office prior to their first semester's registration to be assigned a departmental advisor and take diagnostic placement tests and performance auditions. Acceptance as a music major/minor is dependent upon these examinations. Examinations should be taken before or during the week preceding classwork.
Performance Auditions
These auditions will include technique demonstration and repertoire performance.
Theory Placement Exam
This exam will determine the specific semester of music theory to which a student will be assigned.
Piano Placement Exams
These tests serve to determine the specific semester and section of class piano or private instruction to which a student will be admitted. All music majors must successfully complete the department's required piano proficiency to graduate. Credits in MUSC 118-119, 218-219, or 120 may be used toward passing the piano proficiency. The student must register for piano or piano class each semester until passing the proficiency exam.
Music Department Handbook
A handbook is available from the department chairperson which describes more completely the facilities, policies, course sequencing and departmental operations. Prospective students and music majors/minors are urged to become familiar with its contents.
Bachelor of Music
The Bachelor of Music degree is designed for students preparing for careers in performance and graduate study. The degree is offered with majors in voice, orchestral instruments and keyboard instruments.
Basic Non-Music Requirements
English Composition 6 cr Foreign Language (French and/or German) 8 cr(Voice majors are strongly
Social Sciences 12 cr Natural Sciences 8 cr(including at least one laboratory course) Humanities (not counting foreign language or music) 4 cr (Speech 101 recommended)
Electives (other than music) 9 cr
TOTAL: 47 cr
Basic Music Requirements
MUSC 100 Recital Attendance
(seven semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 103-104 Theory of Music I-II 8 cr
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 203-204 Theory of Music III-IV 8 cr
MUSC 205-206 Music History I-II 6 cr
MUSC 305-306 Music History III-IV 6 cr
MUSC 311 Form and Analysis 2 cr
MUSC 319-320 Conducting and Materials 4 cr
MUSC 419 Major Performance
Literature 2 cr
MUSC 495 Senior Recital 2 cr
Applied Music (major) 16 cr
*Applied music (secondary) 4 cr
Large Ensemble (band,
orchestra, choir) 8 cr
Chamber Music 4 cr
Electives, 8 credits from the following courses:
MUSC 167 Opera Workshop 1 cr
MUSC 211 Diction for Singers 2 cr
MUSC 212 Voice Pedagogy 2 cr
MUSC 255 Woodwind Methods 2 cr
MUSC 256 Brass Methods 2 cr
MUSC 258 Percussion Methods 2 cr
MUSC 259 String Methods 2 cr
MUSC 301 Accompanying 1 cr
MUSC 401 Orchestration 2 cr
MUSC 406 Opera Literature 2 cr
MUSC 407 Symphonic Music Literature 2 cr
MUSC 408 Chamber Music Literature 2 cr
MUSC 415 Seminar in Band Music 2 cr
MUSC 416 Seminar in Choral Music 2 cr
MUSC 417 Advanced Conducting 2 cr
MUSC 420 Major Performance Pedagogy 2 cr
MUSC 433-434 Composition 4 cr
MUSC 491 Independent Study 1-4 cr
*Piano proficiency is required for all degree candidates.
Applied music secondary credits (MUSC 118-119, 218-219, or 120) may be used toward passing the piano proficiency. The student must register for piano each semester until able to pass the proficiency exam.
Bachelor of Music Education
The Bachelor of Music Education degree is designed to prepare students to teach music in secondary and elementary schools. Graduating students will be eligible for certification K-12, vocal and instrumental music.
Music Requirements
MUSC 100 Recital Attendance
(seven semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 103-104 Theory of Music I-II 8 cr
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music (Goal 6) 3 cr
MUSC 127 Class Voice 1 cr
OR
MUSC 173 Concert Choir 1 cr
MUSC 203-204 Theory of Music III-IV 8 cr
MUSC 205-206 Music History I-II 6 cr
MUSC 305-306 Music History III-IV 6 cr
MUSC 311 Form and Analysis 2 cr
MUSC 319-320 Conducting and Materials 4 cr
MUSC 333 Elementary School Music
Methods 3 cr
MUSC 336 Secondary School Music
Methods 3 cr
MUSC 401 Orchestration 2 cr
Applied Music (major
instrument or voice) 8 cr
Large and Small Ensembles 8 cr
IN ADDITION: Solo or joint senior recital
*Piano Proficiency
Education Requirements
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 cr
HEC 200 Human Growth and
Development 2 cr
CESE 200 Mainstreaming and Multicultural
Education 2 cr
EDUC 200 Aide Experience 1 cr
EDUC 323 Motivation, Learning and
Assessment 3 cr
EDUC 333 Content Area Reading 3 cr
EDUC 343 Fundamentals of Educational
Thought 3 cr
EDUC 492 Secondary Music Education
Student Teaching 7-14 cr
EDUC 498 Student Teaching Seminar 2 cr
General Education Requirements
Goals, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11, 12
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is a general music degree with additional electives in the arts and humanities. The Bachelor of Science in Music degree emphasizes the study of music with additional electives in science and mathematics. Seventy credits of non-music courses are required in the B.A. and B.S. degrees.
Degree candidates whose applied major is voice are encouraged to take a second year of a foreign language - French or German.
Music Requirements
MUSC 100 Recital Attendance
(seven semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 103-104 Theory of Music I-II 8 cr
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music(Goal 6) 3 cr
MUSC 203-204 Theory of Music III-IV 8 cr
MUSC 205-206 Music History I-II 6 cr
MUSC 305-306 Music History III-IV 6 cr
MUSC 311 Form and Analysis 2 cr
MUSC 495 Senior Recital 2 cr
Applied Music 8 cr
Large and Chamber
Ensembles 8 cr
IN ADDITION: *Piano Proficiency
Music electives 7 cr
(Choose from MUSC 211, 212, 255, 256, 258, 259, 301, 319, 320, 401, 406, 407, 408, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 433, 434, 491.)
Music Minor
Required Courses
MUSC 100 Recital Attendance
(four semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 103-104 Theory of Music I-II 8 cr
MUSC 105 Introduction to Music (Goal 6) 3 cr
MUSC 305-306 Music History III-IV 6 cr
Applied Music (2 credits at
the 100 level, 2 credits at
the 200 level) 4 cr
Large Performing Ensembles
(band, choir, orchestra) 4 cr
Performing Organizations
Membership in organized music groups is open to all university students subject to approval of the respective directors. All ensembles listed below may be repeated at any time without limitation. However, only 8 credits of music ensembles can be counted toward graduation credit hour requirements. All music majors must participate in large and small ensembles as a portion of their applied music study each semester.
166 Chamber Choir 1 credit. Reading, study and performance of
representative literature for chamber choir. Emphasis is placed on the
individual's contribution toward the highest of choral standards. Open to all
students by audition.
167 Opera Workshop 1 credit. Ensemble course devoted to the study of
opera from the standpoint of workshop.
168 Instrumental Ensemble 1 credit. Ensemble training in various
instrument combinations, such as string quartet and various woodwind and brass
ensembles. Section 1, Woodwind Ensemble; 2, Brass Ensemble; 3, Percussion
Ensemble; 4, String Ensemble; 5, Keyboard Ensemble.
169 Orchestra 1 credit. Sight reading of representative orchestral
literature; orchestral routine, study, and public performance of major
symphonic compositions including orchestral accompaniments.
170 Idaho State Chorale 1 credit. Reading, study, and performance of
representative choral literature. Open to the community and faculty as well as
all students through Continuing Education. Does not meet the ensemble requirement
for music majors.
173 Concert Choir 1 credit. Study and performance of the entire body
of choral music. Includes several performances and concerts. Emphasis on
attaining high musical standards and levels of choral-vocal proficiency. Open
to all students by audition.
177 Symphonic Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of traditional
and contemporary wind literature in on-campus concerts and annual tour. During
fall semester, the Symphonic Band performs concurrent duties as the football
pep band. Open to all students by audition.
178 Jazz Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of standard and
contemporary big-band literature. One or two concerts are given each semester.
Open to all students by audition.
Applied Music - Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered in band and orchestral instruments, voice, piano, organ and classical guitar for 1 or 2 credits each semester. There is no fee for music majors whose curricula require applied music. All others pay special music fees. Students desiring to major or minor in music will normally be classified as entering freshmen in the 100 level of the series. All music majors must pass the department's Junior Standing Exam in applied music (usually taken at the end of the sophomore year) and register for, and pass, a minimum of 2 credits at the 300 level and 2 credits at the 400 level.
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Piano 121 221 321 g421
Voice 131 231 331 g431
Organ 141 241 341 g441
Strings 161 261 361 g461
Brass 165 265 365 g465
Woodwinds 175 275 375 g475
Percussion 185 285 385 g485
Any student registering in any of the above course numbers will be required to register for MUSC 100 and attend the weekly General Recital Hours/Studio Classes and evening concerts.
If a student does not plan to attend the required recital hour/studio classes and evening concerts, s/he should register for one of the following secondary instruction course numbers.
MUSC 120 Piano Secondary 1 cr
MUSC 130 Voice Secondary 1 cr
MUSC 140 Organ Secondary 1 cr
MUSC 160 Strings Secondary 1 cr
MUSC 164 Brass Secondary 1 cr
MUSC 174 Woodwinds Secondary 1 cr
MUSC 184 Percussion Secondary 1 cr
These courses are an undergraduate classification for non-majors, for prospective majors who do not yet meet the level of proficiency expected of a major, or for majors who wish to study an additional applied music area other than their major area.
Music Courses
100 Recital Attendance 0 credits. Attendance at weekly recital hour
and prescribed number of evening concerts. Enrollment in this course is
required of all students taking applied lessons numbered 121-485. Graded S/U.
101 Elements of Music 2 credits. Introductory course for non-majors
or prospective majors covering music reading/notation and elementary music
theory. Music performance skills are not a prerequisite.
103 Theory of Music I 4 credits. Melodic and harmonic part writing,
dictation, sight-singing, and basic analysis. Majors who have not passed piano
proficiency should register concurrently with class piano 118-119 or 218-219.
PREREQ: MUSC 101 OR EQUIVALENT.
104 Theory of Music II 4 credits. Continuation of MUSC 103. PREREQ:
MUSC 103
105 Introduction to Music 3 credits. A listening-oriented course with
Western art music as its principal focus. Designed for the general student. No
music reading ability/performance skills are assumed. Satisfies Goal 6 of the
General Education Requirements.
106 American Music 3 credits. A listening-oriented course focusing on
American folk, popular and art music styles. Designed for the general student,
no music reading ability/performance skills are assumed. Satisfies Goal 6 of
the General Education Requirements.
118-119 Class Piano 1 credit each. Primarily for music and elementary
education majors completing piano proficiency requirements. Normally taken
concurrently with MUSC 103-104 or 203-204.
127 Class Voice 1 credit. Basic singing technique and vocal reper-
toire. Open to any student, including elementary education majors completing
requirements. May be repeated to satisfy the 18-and-30-hour music components
for elementary education majors.
203 Theory of Music III 4 credits. Continued development in aural and
visual perception through analysis and writing of 18th, 19th, and 20th century
styles. PREREQ: MUSC 104.
204 Theory of Music IV 4 credits. Continuation of MUSC 203. PREREQ:
MUSC 203.
205 Music History I 3 credits. Introduction to music of India,
China, Japan, Native Americans, Africa and Middle East comparing functions,
techniques, instruments. Survey of Western art music from ancient Greeks to
c1600. PREREQ: MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. 206Music History II 3
credits. Music in Europe during the Baroque and Pre-classical periods, with
detailed examination of selected works. PREREQ: MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
211 Diction for Singers 2 credits. Principles of vocal diction with
emphasis on English, French, German, Italian and Latin.
212 Voice Pedagogy 2 credits. Elements of voice teaching, vocal
production and repertoire of interest to the singer and teacher. Application
of pedagogical techniques in teaching situations.
218-219 Class Piano 1 credit each. Continuation of MUSC 118-119.
233 Music Methods for Elementary Teachers 2 credits. Methodolo-
gy/materials for teaching elementary school music. Basic skills for the
classroom teacher include: basic notation, conducting, autoharp, Orff instruments,
piano, recorder, guitar, singing, listening. Two lectures, one lab per
week.
255-256-258-259 Class Instrument Instruction 2 credits each. Courses
designed primarily for music education majors. Application of the theory and
playing techniques involved in teaching band/orchestral instruments: 255
Woodwinds; 256 Brass; 258 Percussion; 259 Strings.
301 Accompanying 1 credit. Practical training in the tradition, interpre-
tation, and execution of accompaniment, vocal and instrumental. May be
repeated for a maximum of four hours.
305 Music History III 3 credits. Music in Europe during the Classical
and Romantic periods. Close examination of some major works. PREREQ: MUSC
104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
306 Music History IV 3 credits. Music in Europe and America during
the Twentieth Century. Examination of major trends and works in serialism,
jazz, and electronic music. PREREQ: MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
311 Form and Analysis 2 credits. Analysis and study of standard
compositions from the Renaissance to the 20th century with emphasis on
structural, stylistic, and historical aspects. PREREQ: MUSC 203-204.
319 Choral Conducting and Materials 2 credits. A practical course in
selecting and conducting choral materials, rehearsal techniques, use of small
ensembles, planning and organization of choral groups. Students will work with
ensemble groups for laboratory experience in conducting.
320 Instrumental Conducting and Materials 2 credits. A practical
course in selecting and conducting instrumental materials, rehearsal techniques,
use of small ensembles, planning and organization of instrumental
groups. Students will work with ensemble groups for laboratory experience in
conducting.
333 Elementary School Music Methods 3 credits. Methodology, materi-
als, and problems in elementary music education. PREREQ: MUSC 103-104 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
336 Secondary School Music Methods 3 credits. Principles of secondary
music education, vocal and instrumental group instruction and general music
classroom activities. Must be completed prior to student teaching. PREREQ:
MUSC 255, 256, 258, 259 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
401 Orchestration 2 credits. Study of the characteristics of individ-
ual instruments and their combinations from section to full orchestral
scoring. Scores, recordings, and performances may be used as available and
appropriate.
g406 Opera Literature 2 credits. Masterworks of operatic literature.
PREREQ: MUSC 306.
g407 Symphonic Music Literature 2 credits. Masterworks of symphonic
literature. PREREQ: MUSC 306.
g408 Chamber Music Literature 2 credits. Masterworks of chamber music
literature. PREREQ: MUSC 306.
g415 Seminar in Band Music 2 credits. Analysis and study of instrumental
works from the Baroque to the present era with particular attention to
performance practice. PREREQ: MUSC 305-306 OR EQUIVALENT.
g416 Seminar in Choral Music 2 credits. Analysis and study of choral
works from the Renaissance through the present era with particular attention
to performance practice. PREREQ: MUSIC 305-306 OR EQUIVALENT.
g417 Advanced Conducting 2 credits. Designed for secondary school music
teachers, this course provides opportunity to discover and analyze technical
conducting problems in music of the various historical eras. PREREQ: MUSIC
319-320 OR EQUIVALENT.
g419 Major Performance Literature 2 credits. A study of instructional
materials and literature pertinent to the performing medium.
PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.
g420 Major Performance Pedagogy 2 credits. A survey and comparative
study of pedagogical materials, principles and procedures. Application of
pedagogical techniques in teaching situations. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING
IN APPLIED MUSIC.
g433-g434 Composition 2 credits each. Organization of musical ideas into
logical and homogeneous form with an emphasis on contemporary styles. May be
repeated twice. PREREQ: MUSC 204 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g491 Independent Study 1-4 credits. Supervised study in selected areas,
primarily research, writing, or analysis. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR AND
THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.
495 Senior Recital 2 credits. Graded S-U.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
650 Thesis Project 1-4 credits. The student will present a public
graduate recital, supervised by a faculty member in the music department. In
addition to the recital, a paper will be submitted demonstrating extensive
familiarity with research relative to the music performed in the recital. This
paper will be written under the supervision of a faculty member from the
College of Education and faculty members from the Music Department. The
completed paper and recital are to be accepted by the examining committee and
the paper filed with the dean of the College of Education. A recording of the
recital will be filed with the Music Department.
Department of Physics
Chairperson and Professor Harmon
Professors Gessell, Parker, Price, Vegors
Associate Professors Knox, McLeod
Visiting Assistant Professor Shropshire
Instructors Kelley, Johnson, O'Rear
Adjunct Faculty Harker,
Nieschmidt, Serrano
Students who wish to major in physics will take courses which will prepare them for industrial or governmental positions or for graduate study in physics or allied fields.
The department offers two degree programs as well as a minor in physics. The
Bachelor of Arts degree and the minor are designed for students who desire a
flexible program so they can develop interdisciplinary competence. The
Bachelor of Science degree places greater emphasis on physics and is designed
to prepare students for careers in the physics profession or a closely allied
profession. The Bachelor of Science degree is obtained in one of the following
options: physics, applied physics, physics-computer science, or health
physics. These programs consist of a common set of required core courses plus
a selection of courses in a particular field. The required set of core courses
includes the basic physics and mathematics courses which serve as a foundation
for more advanced study.
Health physics is an applied science concerned with the protection of people and the environment from the hazards of radiation and chemical pollutants. Health physics is a relatively new branch of science which incorporates both the physical and biological sciences. Students in the Health Physics Program work closely with INEL professionals. A summer internship is required in an active health physics capacity. For further details concerning the various B.S. options, please consult the Department of Physics.
A student planning to do graduate work in physics should elect the B.S. physics option. To be admitted to one of these programs, a student must have completed at least 24 semester hours and not be on probation.
Bachelor of Science in Physics
The following courses are required in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.S. Degree:
All Options
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
MATH 121-222-223Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 12 cr
MATH 230 Introduction to Linear
Algebra 2 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
PHYS 301 Modern Physics 3 cr
PHYS 302 Introductory Quantum
Mechanics 3 cr
PHYS 383-384 Theoretical Mechanics 6 cr
PHYS 421-422 Electricity and Magnetism 6 cr
PHYS 492 Colloquium in Physics 1 cr
Physics Option
PHYS 307 Electronics I 4 cr
PHYS 352 Intermediate Optics 3 cr
PHYS 405-406 Advanced Physics Lab 4 cr
PHYS 461-462 Introduction to Mathematical
Physics 6 cr
Applied Physics Option
PHYS 307-308 Electronics I & II 6 cr
PHYS 310 Electronics II Lab 2 cr
PHYS 352 Intermediate Optics 3 cr
OR
PHYS 415 Statistical Physics 3 cr
Computer Science Option
PHYS 352 Intermediate Optics 3 cr
AND
PHYS 415 Statistical Physics 3 cr
OR
PHYS 461-462 Introduction to Mathematical
Physics 6 cr
MATH 330 Linear Algebra 3 cr
C S 181-182 Introduction to Computer Science
and Programming 6 cr
C S 283-284 Introduction to Computing
Systems 6 cr
C S 385-386 Data Structures and Algorithm
Analysis 6 cr
C S 487 Topics in Computer Science 3 cr
C S 488 Senior Project 3 cr
Bachelor of Arts in Physics
The following courses are required in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.A. degree:
MATH 121-222-223 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 12 cr
MATH 230 Introduction to Linear
Algebra 2 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 223-224 Engineering Physics Lab 2 cr
PHYS 301 Modern Physics 3 cr
PHYS 302 Introductory Quantum
Mechanics 3 cr
PHYS 383-384 Theoretical Mechanics 6 cr
PHYS 421-422 Electricity and Magnetism 6 cr
Physics Minor
MATH 121-222-223 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry 12 cr
MATH 230 Introduction to Linear
Algebra 2 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
PHYS 221-222 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 301 Modern Physics 3 cr
PHYS 302 Introductory Quantum
Mechanics 3 cr
IN ADDITION: Physics electives approved
by the department 4 cr
Bachelor of Science in Physics (Health Physics Emphasis)
The following courses are required in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.S. degree:
CHEM 121-122 General Chemistry 9 cr
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 cr
CHEM 108 Essentials of Organic and
Biochemistry 5 cr
CHEM 317 Principles of Nuclear
Science 3 cr
BIOS 101-102 General Zoology and Lab 4 cr
BIOS 301-302 Anatomy and Physiology 8 cr
BIOS 307 Radiobiology 3 cr
ENGL 307 Professional Writing 3 cr
MATH 117 Algebra and Trigonometry 5 cr
MATH 280 FORTRAN 2 cr
PHYS 251-252 Intro to Health Physics 2 cr
PHYS g331-g332 Principles of Health Physics 6 cr
PHYS g433-g434 Advanced Health Physics 6 cr
PHYS g455-g456 Topics in Health Physics 4 cr
PHYS 459 Health Physics Internship 6 cr
PHYS 492 Colloquium 2 cr
Bioscience Track
MATH 120 Essentials of Calculus 4 cr
PHYS 211-214 General Physics and Lab 8 cr
BIOS 203 General Ecology 3 cr
BIOS 315 Intro to Biometry 3 cr
Applied Science Track
MATH 121-222-223 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry 12 cr
CHEM 432 Chemometrics 3 cr
PHYS 221-224 Engineering Physics 10 cr
Physics Courses
110 Essentials of Physics 4 credits. A survey of basic physics
principles; motion, gravitation, electricity and magnetism, light, atoms and
nuclei. Includes lecture, demonstrations and elementary problem solving.
COREQ: MATH 111 OR EQUIVALENT.
111 Introduction to Solar Energy 2 credits. A non-mathematical
introduction to the principles of solar energy, especially as applied to
individual households.
152-153 Descriptive Astronomy 3 credits and 1 credit. Non-mathematical
survey of the historical and modern observation of the sky. Physical relationships
in the solar system; planets, satellites, comets, etc., and theories of
the creation of the universe and life in the universe. 153 concerns use of
astronomical equipment, telescopes, cameras, etc. Satisfies Goal 5 of the
General Education Requirements.
211-212 General Physics 3 credits each. Study of classical and modern
physics. Mechanics, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, and selected
topics from atomic and nuclear physics. PREREQ: HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA AND
TRIGONOMETRY OR EQUIVALENT. PHYS 211 FOR PHYS 212.
213-214 General Physics Laboratory 1 credit each. Demonstrating princi-
ples of physics. Accompanies PHYS 211-212.
221-222 Engineering Physics 4 credits each. Mechanics of particles and
rigid bodies; kinetic theory and thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism;
wave motion; optics. COREQ: MATH 222 FOR PHYS 221; PREREQ: PHYS 221 FOR PHYS
222.
223-224 Engineering Physics Laboratory 1 credit each. Principles and
methods of physical measurement. COREQ: PHYS 221 and 222.
300 Medical Electronics 2 credits. A lecture-laboratory course
covering circuit theory, qualitative theory of active devices and their
applications to instrumentation. Laboratory work will be done with basic test
instruments. Primarily for students in the allied health fields. COREQ: PHYS
212; PREREQ: MATH 120.
g301 Modern Physics 3 credits. A one-semester course surveying 20th
century physics including elements of special relativity and quantum mechanics
as applied to atoms. A continuation of the Engineering Physics sequence.
PREREQ: PHYS 222; COREQ: MATH 360.
g302 Introductory Quantum Mechanics 3 credits. The development of
Schrodinger's wave mechanics and applications to atomic and aggregate systems.
PREREQ: PHYS 301 OR ENGR 327 OR CHEM 351 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g307 Electronics I 4 credits. Circuit theory, solid state devices, and
simple electronic circuits. Course includes two laboratory sections and two
lectures per week. PREREQ: PHYS 222 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g308 Electronics II 2 credits. Continuation of PHYS 307, instrumentation
and logic circuits. PREREQ: PHYS 307 OR ENGR 313.
g310 Electronics II Laboratory 2 credits. Provides actual experience with
circuits discussed in PHYS 308. COREQ: PHYS 308.
312 Introduction to Biophysics 4 credits. Survey course designed for
pre-medical, pharmacy, biology, and physical science students covering topics
such as the physics of sensory systems, electromagnetic radiations, and
physical measurement techniques applied to biological problems. PREREQ: CHEM
122, MATH 120 OR 121.
321 Radiologic Physics 2 credits. Analysis of the production of
x-rays including x-ray circuitry, emphasizing interactions of radiation with
matter, units of radiation measurements, and radiation protection. Includes
laboratory.
333 Science and Civilization 3 credits. A critical examination of the
methods of physical science, it contributions to civilization and its inherent
limitations. No science or mathematics prerequisite. Cross-listed as CHEM 333.
PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g352 Intermediate Optics 3 credits. Fundamental wave theory, interfer-
ence, diffraction, polarization, and selected topics from the electromagnetic
theory of light. PREREQ: PHYS 222; COREQ: MATH 360.
g353 Topics in Astrophysics 2 credits. Laboratory oriented course
covering various selected topics in astronomy. Projects on and work with
telescopes will be included. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g370 Crystallography and X-ray 3 credits. X-ray diffraction analysis:
study of crystallography, goniometry, powder method. Introduction to crystal
structure analysis. Cross-listed as GEOL g370, CHEM g370. PREREQ: CHEM 122.
g383-g384 Theoretical Mechanics 3 credits each. Mechanics of particles,
planetary motion, rigid bodies; vibrating particles, vibrating strings and
additional topics in theoretical mechanics. PREREQ: PHYS 222 AND MATH 360;
PHYS g383 FOR PHYS g384.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
400 Practicum in Physical Science 2 credits. Introduction to practi-
cal problems associated with designing, equipping, setting up, operating, and
administering laboratories in physics and chemistry. Experience with the
design and maintenance of equipment used in these laboratories. Introduction
to sources of pre-designed experiments. Offered jointly with the Department of
Chemistry. Cross-listed as CHEM 400. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT CHAIR.
g403-g404 Advanced Modern Physics 3 credits each. Study of the elementary
principles of quantum mechanics and an introduction to atomic, solid state and
nuclear physics. Quantum mechanics will be used as much as possible. PREREQ:
MATH 360 OR EQUIVALENT, AND PHYS 302; PHYS g403 FOR PHYS g404.
g405-g406 Advanced Physics Laboratory 2 credits each. Experiments in
atomic physics, nuclear physics, and optical spectroscopy. PREREQ: PHYS 302
AND MATH 360.
g409 Introductory Nuclear Physics 3 credits. A course in Nuclear Physics
with emphasis upon structural models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions,
fission and fusion. PREREQ: KNOWLEDGE OF ELEMENTARY QUANTUM MECHANICS AND
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g415 Statistical Physics 3 credits. Topics covered may include kinetic
theory, elementary statistical mechanics, random motion and the theory of
noise. Choice of topics will depend upon the interest of the students and
instructor. PREREQ: PHYS 222, MATH 360.
g421-g422 Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits each. Intermediate course
in fundamental principles of electrical and magnetic theory. Free use will be
made of vector analysis and differential equations. PREREQ: PHYS 222 AND MATH
360; PHYS g421 FOR PHYS g422.
g442 Solid State Physics 3 credits. Introduction to the field of solid
state physics emphasizing the fundamental concepts. Topics usually covered are
crystal structure, x-ray diffraction, crystal binding energies, free electron
theory of solids, energy bands. PREREQ: PHYS 302, 384, MATH 360 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
g461-462 Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3 credits each. Introduc-
tion to the mathematics most commonly used in physics with applications to and
practice in solving physical problems; includes vector analysis, ordinary and
partial differential equations. PREREQ: PHYS 222 AND MATH 360; PHYS g461 FOR
PHYS g462.
481 Independent Problems 1-3 credits. Students are assigned to, or
request assignment to, independent problems on the basis of interest.
g492 Colloquium in Physics 1 credit. Faculty and student lectures in
current research topics in physics. Open to upper division and graduate
students in physics.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
603 Particle and Nuclear Physics 3 credits. Basic properties of
particles and nuclei; principles of high energy accelerators, particle and
radiation detectors; nuclear masses and systematics of nuclei; nuclear models;
nuclear interactions; high energy physics. COREQ: PHYS 624.
605 Radiological Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance 3 credits.
Advanced considerations in the design of monitoring programs. Sampling and analytical measurement programs for specific radionuclides and sources with emphasis in quality assurance.
611-612 Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits. Applications of Maxwell's
equations to problems involving antennas, waveguides, cavity resonators, and
diffraction. Includes the solution of problems by the classical methods of
retarded potentials and orthogonal expansion. PREREQ: PHYS 384, 422, 462, OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR; PHYS 611 FOR PHYS 612.
615 X-Ray Diffraction Analysis 3 credits. The theory and use of x-ray
diffraction methods for the analysis of crystalline materials and crystal
structure determinations. PREREQ: GEOL 370, CHEM 370 OR PHYS 370 OR EQUIVALENT.
621 Classical Mechanics 3 credits. Lagrange equations, small vibra-
tions; Hamilton's canonical equations. Hamilton's principle, least action;
contact transformation; Hamilton-Jacobi equation, perturbation theory;
non-linear mechanics. PREREQ: PHYS 384, PHYS 462, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
624-625 Quantum Mechanics 3 credits each. Schrodinger wave equation,
stationary state solution; operators and matrices; perturbation theory,
non-degenerate and degenerate cases; WKB approximation, non-harmonic oscillator,
etc; collision problems. Born approximation, method of partial waves.
PREREQ: PHYS 462, PHYS 621, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR; PHYS 624 FOR PHYS
630 Accelerator Physics 3 credits. The physics of direct voltage
accelerators, betatrons, synchrotrons, linear induction acceleration; high
current accelerators; electromagnetic particle optics, free electron lasers
and synchrotron light sources. PREREQ: PHYS 612, PHYS 624 OR EQUIVALENT.
631 Accelerator Technology 3 credits. Topics will include high
voltage and pulsed power techniques, wave guide and RF structures, ion and
electron beam sources and beam measurements as applied to particle beam
machines. PREREQ: PHYS 612 OR EQUIVALENT.
632 Particle Beam Laboratory 1-4 credits. Laboratory projects in
particle beam and accelerator physics such as ion optics, radiation detectors,
ion source operation, etc. May be repeated up to 4 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
640 Statistical Mechanics 3 credits. Statistical ensembles; the
Maxwell-Boltzmann law; approach to equilibrium, quantum statistical mechanics;
application of statistical mechanics to thermodynamic processes. PREREQ: PHYS
415 AND 621.
648 Special Topics in Physics 1-3 credits. Survey, seminar, or
project (usually at an advanced level) in one area of physics. Content varies
depending upon the desires of the students and faculty. May be repeated until
6 credits are earned. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. 650 Thesis 1-10
credits.
Health Physics Courses
251-252 Introduction to Health Physics I & II 1 credit (each). An
introduction to the field of health physics including terminology, overview of
health physics applications, and instrumentation. COREQ: PHYS 211 OR 221.
g331 Principles of Health Physics I 3 credits. A lecture/laboratory
course covering topics such as the interaction of radiation with matter,
instrumentation for measuring radiation and shielding from radiation. PREREQ:
JUNIOR STANDING IN HEALTH PHYSICS.
g332 Principles of Health Physics II 3 credits. A continuation of g331. A
lecture/laboratory course covering topics such as the interaction of radiation
with matter, instrumentation for measuring radiation and shielding from
radiation. PREREQ: PHYS g331.
g433 Advanced Health Physics I 3 credits. A lecture/laboratory course
covering topics such as personnel and effluent monitoring, bioassay, sampling
techniques, and calibration and standards. PREREQ: PHYS g332.
g434 Advanced Health Physics II 3 credits. A continuation of g433 course
covering topics such as personnel and effluent monitoring, bioassay, sampling
techniques, and calibration and standards. PREREQ: PHYS g433 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g455 Topics in Health Physics I 2 credits. A lecture/seminar course
covering special topics in Health Physics such as state and federal regulations,
waste disposal methodology, and emergency procedures. PREREQ: PHYS g332
OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g456 Topics in Health Physics II 2 credits. A continuation of g455. A
lecture/seminar course covering special topics in Health Physics such as state
and federal regulations, waste disposal methodology, and emergency procedures.
PREREQ: g332 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
459 Internship in Health Physics 6 credits. Supervised field training
in health physics. Requires written reports. Open to students completing their
junior year in health physics. Graded S/U.
Department of Political Science
Chairperson and Professor Foster
Professors Bowen, Hjelm
Associate Professors Maughan, Adler
Assistant Professors Gilbertsen,
Nilson, Gabardi, Hogan
Adjunct Faculty Pulling, Winmill
The study of governments and human beings as decision makers is at once an ancient discipline and one of the most recently developed social sciences. Political inquiry reaches back to the recorded beginnings of human society, for individuals have always been curious about the nature of governments, the bases of authority and personality of leaders, the obligations of followers, and consequences of public policies. Although interest persists in these matters, inquiry has broadened to include scientific observations about politics which utilize relatively new techniques of analysis that are common to many of the social sciences. The newer emphasis is upon systematic procedures of investigation, rigorous standards of proof, comparative analysis and interdisciplinary studies.
Both of these approaches--the traditional and the behavioral--are offered in the undergraduate and graduate levels of study. The curriculum provides background in the theory and practice of politics and techniques of methodological inquiry for the student with general interests. It offers training of a general and specific nature that is useful for persons planning to seek careers in education, the legal profession, state and
local government, urban and regional planning, the federal bureaucracy and journalism, or in any of the proliferating quasi-public organizations which seek to monitor the political processes or to influence the content of public policy.
The Department of Political Science offers programs leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, and Doctor of Arts degrees. Within the framework of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs, students may pursue a major in political science or they may choose an emphasis in pre-law. There is no required or specified curriculum which students who emphasize pre-law are expected to follow. An advisory committee has been created to assist such students in developing a curriculum that reflects their individual needs.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees:
In addition to the general requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees, political science majors are required to take the following courses from the core curriculum:
POLS 101 Introduction to American
Government 3 cr
POLS 202 Introduction to Politics 3 cr
POLS 221 International Relations 3 cr
POLS 301 Political Parties and Interest
Groups 3 cr
OR
POLS 427 Voting and Public Opinion 3 cr
POLS 313 Introduction to Political
Philosophy 3 cr
POLS 331 Comparative Politics: Framework
for Analysis 3 cr
POLS 403 The Presidency 3 cr
OR
POLS 404 Legislative Process 3 cr
POLS 442 Constitutional Law 3 cr
OR
POLS 443 Constitutional Law 3 cr
POLS 460 Senior Seminar 3 cr
In addition to the 27 credits from the core curriculum, majors are required to earn a minimum of 12 elective credits selected from any of the courses in the political science curriculum (excluding POLS 459).
Emphasis in Pre-law
Students who desire to complete this emphasis should consult with a pre-law advisor in the Department of Political Science.
Requirements for the Political Science Minor
Students seeking a minor in political science must complete the following: POLS 101, 202, six credits of core curriculum courses (excluding POLS 460) and six elective political science credits (excluding POLS 459).
Political Science Courses
Introductory Courses
101 Introduction to American Government 3 credits. Constitutional
basis, structure, and administrative organization of the national government.
Satisfies Goal 11 of the General Education Requirements.
202 Introduction to Politics 3 credits. This class is an introduction
to the fundamental issues in political science. Examples of topics covered
include equality, majority rule, and the fact-value distinction. Required for
all students majoring in political science.
American Indian Studies
303 Law and the American Indian 3 credits. Study of law affecting
American Indians: relations to federal, state, and tribal government,
development of laws affecting Indians, contemporary legal issues of Idaho
Indian tribes. PREREQ: ANTH 220 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
304 Tribal Government 3 credits. Examines complex legal position of
Indian tribes as self-governing entities, principles of inherent tribal
powers, tribal governmental organization, tribal law-making, tribal justice,
relation to state and federal government. PREREQ: ANTH 220 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
American Politics
g301 Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 credits. The nature and
development of political parties and pressure groups as exemplified in the
United States.
308 State and Local Government 3 credits. Study of the institutions
of state and local government in a behavioral context.
g403 The Presidency 3 credits. Evolution and development of the office of
the President; its major responsibilities in domestic and foreign affairs,
with emphasis on particular power problems that confront the President.
g404 The Legislative Process 3 credits. Nature and functions of the U.S.
Congress. Topics covered: legislative campaigns, the politics of lawmaking,
congressional investigations, and major problems facing the Congress.
g405 The Administrative Process 3 credits. Analysis of the principles of
public administration with an introduction to theories of organization and
administration.
g406 Intergovernmental Relations 3 credits. Analysis of patterns of
intergovernmental relations including changing patterns of program and fiscal
responsibility in the federal system. The emerging role of new federal
structures, state and substate regional organizations will be reviewed in the
context of "new" federalism and its implications for intergovernmental
relationships.
g408 Metropolitan and Urban Studies 3 credits. Analysis of metropolitan
and smaller urban systems with emphasis on relationships among general groups,
political organizations and institutions. Federal, state and interlocal
programs will serve as a focus for analyzing particular problems of metropolitan
and urban systems in the 20th century.
g409 Community and Regional Planning 3 credits. Steps involved in
planning will be analyzed in the context of community and regional
decision-making processes. Two perspectives will be stressed: that of the
decision-maker, the social structure within which the decision-maker operates,
and strategies for implementing decisions; and that of the citizen or group
interest which lies outside the power structure of the community. Each
perspective will be used as a framework for analyzing power configurations,
techniques of identifying patterns of decision-making, and various forms of
citizen participation.
g427 Voting and Public Opinion 3 credits. Analysis of the way citizens
and government communicate with each other. Elections, public opinion, and
media influence are studied.
g453 Public Policy Analysis 3 credits. Theoretical and practical analyses
of public policies, including theories of policy formation and their political
implementation through governmental institutions. Case studies will provide
the means of analyzing specific policy problems.
Political Analysis
g412 Modern Political Analysis 3 credits. Methods of political inquiry
and theories and doctrines of politics, with emphasis on modern developments.
g419 Political Research Methods 3 credits. This class investigates the
theory and application of various research methods and statistical techniques
common to the social sciences, with particular reference to their use in
political inquiry.
g419L Political Research Methods Lab 1 credit. Application of and
practice in research methods.
Public Administration
g441 Administrative Law 3 credits. Introductory survey of the legal
principles defining governmental administrative processes. Topics include
judicial review, tort liability of governments and offices, rules and
rule-making, due process, and the limits of administrative discretion.
g451 Organizational Theory and Bureaucratic Structure 3 credits. Intro-
duction to the study of complex organizations and organizational behavior in
the administration of public policy. Emphasis on public institutions. PREREQ:
POLS 405 RECOMMENDED.
g452 Financial Administration and Budgeting 3 credits. Emphasis on
different approaches to financial administration, ranging from incremental and
short-term planning to more recent and comprehensive emphases on management by
objectives and zero based budgeting. The development of the Office of Management
and Budget and its relationship with the President, Congress and the
Federal Bureaucracy will be considered as well as political, organizational
and behavioral constraints on budgetary decision-making.
g454 Public Personnel Administration 3 credits. Operations and processes
of personnel management in public institutions. Major topics include personnel
processes, public employee rights and duties, employee motivation and morale,
the political environment of public personnel administration, and the impact
of professionalism, technology, and participatory democracy on public personnel
practices.
Political Theory
313 Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 credits. Examination of
selected writings in political philosophy from the classical, Christian and
early modern eras.
g318 Topics in Political Theory 3 credits. This course requires examina-
tion, analysis and investigation of selected texts and topics in political
philosophy. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
g411 American Political Theory 3 credits. Political ideas in the United
States from Colonial and Revolutionary times through the controversies of the
Civil War to the present.
International Politics
221 Introduction to International Relations 3 credits. Conceptual
introduction to international relations, with emphasis on sovereignty,
national interest, power, and balance of power.
326 Recent American Foreign Policy 3 credits. Study of recent
American foreign policy focused on the interrelationship of domestic and
foreign policies and the problems of formulating foreign policy in a democratic
state.
g425 Topics in International Politics 3 credits. This course requires
examination, analysis and evaluation of selected topics in international
politics. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Comparative Government
331 Comparative Politics: Framework for Analysis 3 credits. Introduc-
tion to various theoretical approaches to comparative analyses of different
cultures and nations, and to other courses in this area of emphasis.
g332 Comparative Politics: Change and Political Order 3 credits. The
nature of political change is examined in a multifaceted framework consisting
of concepts such as political order, progress and decay, revolutionary
violence, and political culture. The technological and post-industrial
revolutions are examined as they relate to political change and stability in
developed societies.
g433 Politics of Developing Nations 3 credits. Study of problems in the
political analysis of rapidly changing and unstable "developing" nation states
with an emphasis on problems of the political, economic, and social development
of selected states.
Public Law
248 Politics and the Administration of Justice 3 credits. The
criminal justice system in the United States will be examined by investigating
its component parts: police, court, and correction. In addition, the problem
of coordination among these agencies will be explored as will the relationship
of the criminal justice network to the larger society.
249 Introduction to Criminal Law 3 credits. The major categories of
criminal liability are studied within the context of American criminal
justice. These include crimes against individuals, property, and society.
Defenses available to those accused of criminal activity are also discussed.
342 American Legal Systems 3 credits. Relationship of the judicial
process to the American political process will be examined with emphasis on
the various factors influencing the making of judicial decisions.
345 Jurisprudence and Legal Systems 3 credits. Nature, source, and
theories of law; the role of law in modern society; and the application of
legal philosophy to the political system.
g442 Constitutional Law 3 credits. Analysis of opinions of the United
States Supreme Court concerning the distribution of authority between the
national government and the states and the relationship among the branches of
the national government.
g443 Constitutional Law 3 credits. Analysis of opinions of the United
States Supreme Court with a special emphasis on criminal cases and civil
liberties.
General Courses
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g459 Government Internship 1-9 credits. Directed student internship in
political science and organizations or associations related to public policy
and the selection of public officials involving supervised work experience in
research, staff management practices, or making and implementing public
policies. The student will be placed in a supervised position commensurate
with his/her abilities as determined and approved by faculty in the department.
May be repeated up to 9 credits.
460 Senior Seminar 3 credits. This seminar is designed to integrate
undergraduate academic experience in the major. Students will be required to
do research and writing on topics encountered in their undergraduate curriculum.
Required of, and open to, senior majors.
g491-492 Seminar 1-3 credits. Research, reading, discussion, and the
preparation of reports on selected topics. Ordinarily for seniors majoring in
political science and having the instructor's consent.
Graduate Courses
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
611 Seminar: Political Theory 3 credits. Review of the primary and
recent literature in the field of political theory.
612 Seminar: State and Local Politics 3 credits. Analysis of state,
local and regional political institutions and processes from both the federal
and comparative perspectives.
613 Seminar: American Politics-Behavior 3 credits. Micro inquiry and
analysis into political behavior. Areas relevant to such inquiry may include,
but are not limited to, political psychology, political socialization,
attitude and opinion formation, and voting behavior.
614 Seminar: American Politics-Institutions 3 credits. Macro inquiry
and analysis into the basic institutional structures and processes of the
American political system. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to,
executive, legislative and judicial processes, political parties and interest
groups.
615 Seminar: World Politics 3 credits. World politics is analyzed
both from the perspective of the relationships between nation-states and the
domestic political sources which influence and determine these relationships.
620 Seminar: Philosophy of Social Science 3 credits. The application
of mathematical and scientific methods to the study of social, economic, and
political life will be considered through the reading of certain seminal
writings. Attention will be given to the fundamental assumptions about the
nature of scientific rationality. Required of all D.A. students.
621 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Social Science 3 credits.
Examination of selected topics in the social sciences from the analytic
orientations and perspectives common and peculiar to the disciplines of
political science, economics and sociology. Required of all D.A. students.
649 Independent Studies 3 credits. Preparation and presentation of a
major research paper/project on political science pedagogy. Required of all
D.A. students.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
669 Independent Problems-Tutorial 3 credits. A directed project
emphasizing individual study, research, or the development of expository
writings according to the needs of the individual student.
700 Supervised Teaching Internship. Variable up to 9 credits.
701 Supervised Administrative Internship in Higher Education.
Variable up to 6 credits.
Department of Psychology
Chairperson and Professor Joe
Professors Brown, Hartman,
Matthews, Roberts
Associate Professors Enloe,
Hatzenbuehler
Assistant Professors Gordon,
Harris, Heyneman
Psychology is defined as the science of behavior. Its domain ranges from the natural to the social sciences and includes such diverse topics as sensation and perception, brain function, learning and conditioning, emotion, and interpersonal relations. With the use of objective and systematic observation, psychologists hope to answer questions such as how do people learn, what are the effects of tranquilizers on the behavior of normal and disturbed people, what are the roots of prejudice and strife between groups and nationalities, how does conscience develop in children, and what are the neurophysiological bases for perception, motivation and memory.
Most of the hindrances to solving the crucial problems of the world today lie more in the minds of men and women than in technological deficiencies. The study of psychology can help a young person to understand him or herself, other people and the turbulent interpersonal forces around him or her, and can lead to an interesting and satisfying profession.
Students wishing to declare a major in psychology must have completed 24 credit hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Majors in the psychology program have as their core the following courses:
PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
PSYC 112 Introductory Psychology II 3 cr
PSYC 227 Basic Statistics 3 cr
PSYC 228 Tests & Measurements 3 cr
PSYC 303 Experimental Psychology 4 cr
PSYC 431 Physiological Psychology I 3 cr
PSYC 472 History of Psychology 3 cr
PSYC 491 Seminar 2 cr
One of the following courses:
PSYC 435 Animal Behavior 3 cr
OR
PSYC 445 Psychology of Learning 3 cr
One of the following courses:
PSYC 341 Social Psychology 3 cr
OR
PSYC 401 Theories of Personality 3 cr
TOTAL: 30 cr
Elective Courses
In addition, the student must take 15 additional credits in psychology;
12 of these must be at the upper-division level. Students who are preparing
for graduate study are strongly encouraged to take two of the following as
part of their required electives:
PSYC 404 Sensation & Perception 4 cr
PSYC 432 Physiological Psychology II 3 cr
PSYC 446 Cognitive Processes 3 cr
Minor in Psychology
PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
PSYC 112 Introductory Psychology II 3 cr
PSYC 227 Basic Statistics 3 cr
PSYC 228 Tests and Measurements 3 cr
PSYC 303 Experimental Psychology 4 cr
TOTAL: 16 cr
In addition, the student must take 6 additional elective credits in psychology.
Psychology Courses
Courses that satisfy Goal 12 of the General Education Requirements are PSYC 111 AND 112. PSYC 111-112 or PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR are prerequisites of all upper-division courses in psychology.
111 Introductory Psychology I 3 credits. Brief history of the
development of psychology as a science and a study of individual behavior in
terms of development, personality, and adjustment. Satisfies Goal 12 of the
General Education Requirements.
112 Introductory Psychology II 3 credits. Biological bases of
behavior, sensation, perception, higher cognitive processes, intelligence, and
social influences on behavior. Satisfies Goal 12 of the General Education
Requirements.
200 Child Abuse 3 credits. Investigation into the psychological and
social factors which contribute to child abuse and neglect, and to their
identification, treatment, and prevention.
205 Human Sexuality 3 credits. The psychological, biological, and
sociological aspects of human sexuality. Emphasis on gender identity, the
human reproductive system, human sexual expressions, and sexual problems in
males and females.
211 Personality and Adjustment 3 credits. The lifelong development of
personality and the search for self-realization will be emphasized. Opportunities
and crises common at various periods will be discussed. PREREQ: PSYC 111.
225 Child Psychology 3 credits. Study of the child, taking the
clinical viewpoint, emphasizing the development of the child as a whole person
rather than an approach centering on the development of various functions.
227 Basic Statistics 3 credits. Consideration of statistical tech-
niques and methods used in psychological investigations in terms of derivation,
application, and limitation. PREREQ: MATH 111.
228 Introduction to the Theory of Measurement and Test Construction 3
credits. Brief history and survey of the development of psychological test
instruments and an introduction to the theory and mechanisms of test construction.
PREREQ: PSYC 227.
250 Female and Male Roles 3 credits. Examines the biological and
social factors involved in the present-day conceptions of male and female and
the relations between the sexes.
301 Abnormal Psychology I 3 credits. The role of biological, psycho-
logical and sociological factors in the development of abnormal behavior of a
functional nature. Neuroses, character disorders, functional psychosis,
behavior disorders of childhood, and maladaptive groups. Explanatory and
predictive value of several models of psychopathology. PREREQ: PSYC 111-112.
302 Abnormal Psychology II 3 credits. Alcoholism and drug dependence,
psychosomatic disorders, organic brain syndromes, and mental retardation.
Contemporary approaches to assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior,
including a survey of psychotherapeutic methods. PREREQ: PSYC 301.
303 Experimental Psychology 4 credits. Introduction to the methods of
psychological research. Students will be required to perform experiments.
PREREQ: PSYC 227, 228.
332 Psychology of Adolescence 3 credits. Critical review of work
related to the physiological, cognitive, and emotional development of the
adolescent personality. General concepts relating to specific characteristics
of adolescent behavior will be developed. PREREQ: PSYC 111-112 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
341 Social Psychology 3 credits. Study of the impact of social and
cultural forces upon the individual and of the interaction between individuals
producing social phenomena. PREREQ: PSYC 111-112.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g401 Theories of Personality 3 credits. Detailed study of the leading
theories of personality with emphasis on the Freudian, Neo-Freudian, humanistic
and existential theories. PREREQ: PSYC 225 OR PSYC 301.
g402 Study of Personality 3 credits. Critical study of some of the
leading traits and situational determinants in the area of personality with
emphasis on the empirical research supporting the validity of these constructs
and determinants. PREREQ: PSYC 401 OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
g404 Sensation and Perception 4 credits. The anatomical and physiological
bases of sensation will be reviewed. Moreover, traditional and contemporary
theories of perception will be critically considered. Students will be
expected to do laboratory work illustrating basic concepts of sensory and
perceptual functions. PREREQ: PSYC 303, PSYC 431.
g411 Advanced Psychopathology 3 credits. The study of various forms of
behavior pathology, primarily neuroses, psychoses, and affective disorders,
including mental deficiency and antisocial behavior. Alternative theories of
etiology and treatment will be examined by careful analyses of current
empirical literature. PREREQ: PSYC 301.
g412 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology 2 credits. Topics
include informed consent, confidentiality, deception, duty to protect,
competency, malpractice, dual and collegial relationships, and impaired
professionals in research and practice. Prerequisite: 24 credits in psychology
or permission.
g417 Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the
principles and techniques of interdisciplinary evaluations and treatment
planning for youth with special needs. Disciplines emphasized: Social Work,
Psychology, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, Special Education, Physical
Therapy. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g423 Community Practicum 1-6 credits. Students work in state and local
agencies and involve themselves in professional activities including research,
testing, and counseling. Four hours per week on site are required per credit
hour. PREREQ: 24 CREDITS IN PSYCHOLOGY.
g425 Psychology Clinic Practicum 1-6 credits. Students are supervised by
faculty in the evaluation and treatment of the Psychology Department Clinic
clients. Four hours per week in the clinic are required per credit. PREREQ: 24
CREDITS IN PSYCHOLOGY.
g426 Psychology of the Problem Child 3 credits. Causes, common symptoms,
therapeutic procedures, and preventive measures of maladjustment in children.
PREREQ: PSYC 225.
g427 Advanced Psychometric Methods 3 credits. Critical review of the
major approaches to psychological assessment of individuals and groups with
emphasis on administration and interpretation of paper and pencil personality
tests. PREREQ: PSYC 227-228.
g428 Personality Assessment 3 credits. Survey of psychometric instruments
and techniques used in research and in applied settings. Includes approaches
to evaluation of instruments and topics related to interpreting and applying
data obtained from their use. PREREQ: PSYC 228 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g431 Physiological Psychology I 3 credits. Introduction to neuropsycholo-
gy with an emphasis on methods, basic neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology.
PREREQ: PSYC 303.
g432 Physiological Psychology II 3 credits. Survey of the physiological
bases of psychological processes, including learning, emotion, motivation,
sensation, and perception. Emphasizes current research and theory concerning
brain mechanisms and behavior. PREREQ: PSYC 431 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g435 Animal Behavior 3 credits. Study of experiments in animal learning
that have thrown light upon the problem of understanding human learning.
Course is concerned with both observation and experimental studies of habit
formation, conditioning, related endocrinology, and nerve structure as they
are associated with behavior capabilities. PREREQ: SIX HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY
BEYOND 111-112 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g443 Advanced Social Psychology 3 credits. In-depth study of current
theory, issues and research in the field of social psychology. Emphasis is on
newly emerging research areas such as nonverbal communication; human uses of
space; development of moral and ethical values; helping behavior, and
compliance-obedience research. PREREQ: PSYC 303 AND 341 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g445 Psychology of Learning 3 credits. Survey of the major principles of
learning. Including the processes underlying classical and instrumental
conditioning and motor behavior. PREREQ: PSYC 303 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g446 Cognitive Processes 3 credits. Survey of current theories of human
learning and cognition, including decision-making, information processing and
an emphasis on model building and current research. PREREQ: PSYC 445.
g451 Clinical Psychology 3 credits. Surveys the field of clinical
psychology; with emphasis on past and present status, diagnosis, assessment,
critical topics related to intervention, the clinical psychologist's professional
role, and student training. PREREQ: PSYC 301.
g452 Theory and Techniques of Psychotherapy 4 credits. Introduction to
theories and techniques of individual, group, and marital/family therapies.
Includes training in microcounseling skills. PREREQ: PSYC 301.
g454 Clinical Psychology and the Law 2 credits. An introduction to the
field of forensic psychology by exposing students to the primary areas in
which clinical psychology relates to the legal system. Emphasis will be on
expert testimony by clinicians in matters of criminal responsibility, mental
competency, civil commitment, and child custody.
g455-g456 Behavioral Assessment and Behavioral Assessment Laboratory, 3
and 1 credits. The assessment of social deviance through self-report, observational
and mechanical technologies. Emphasis on the clinical utility of
measurement strategies in the description of deviant behavior, treatment
selection, and treatment evaluation. PREREQ: PSYC g445 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g460 Behavior Therapy 3 credits. Introduction to techniques, theories,
and research in behavior therapy. Critical theoretical, empirical, and ethical
issues will be integrated within the description and the demonstrations of
behavior therapy techniques. The practice of behavior therapy will occupy the
central focus of this course with the better part of in-class time devoted to
technical rehearsal. PREREQ: PSYC 445 OR PSYC 451 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g464 Dilemmas of Youth 3 credits. This course surveys theory and research
concerned with dilemmas of identity formation. Personal accounts,
literature--classical and psychological--will serve to illustrate dilemmas and
explain their resolutions.
g465 Behavioral Medicine 3 credits. Psychological issues of health,
disease states, and prevention. Critical evaluation of clinical research and
practice, including nontraditional healing techniques and current models used
to understand health and disease. PREREQ: PSYC 111 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g472 History of Psychology 3 credits. Modern psychology in historical
perspective. The genesis of and development of the fundamental problems and
methods of psychology, with emphasis on the more specific fields of research
which constitute the chief chapters of experimental psychology. PREREQ: SIX
HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY BEYOND 111-112 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g483 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Research or readings in a special area
of interest to be arranged on an individual basis with individual faculty.
PREREQ: 24 HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY.
491 Seminar 2 credits. Each senior major in psychology will conduct
and report research in one or two topics during the semester. The class will
be devoted to critical discussion of the student's work at each stage.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
601 Family Assessment I 3 credits. Assessment strategies which lead
to the treatment of dysfunctional families. Interdisciplinary coverage of need
and purpose of family centered therapy, basics of assessment and data collection
processes.
620 Psychodiagnostic Methods 3 credits. Introduction to conceptual
and methodological bases of traditional psychological assessment. Survey of
objective and projective personality tests and intelligence tests. Rationale
for selection and use is critically evaluated. PREREQ: PSYC 228 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
621 Applied Psychodiagnostics 3 credits. Supervised experience in the
selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of commonly used
psychological tests including objective and projective personality tests and
intelligence tests with clinical populations. PREREQ: PSYC 620 OR PERMISSION
OF INSTRUCTOR.
624 Practicum in Clinical Psychology 1-3 credits. Under supervision
the student will do diagnostic evaluations of clients, including interviews
and intelligence and projective testing, and integrate these into a complete
case report. At least one therapy case will be carried on under supervision.
The Psychology Department will be responsible for practicum placement. PREREQ:
PSYC g401, PSYC g427, PSYC g451.
627 Advanced Statistics 3 credits. Critical review of the theory and
the methods used to evaluate the outcome of empirical research in the life and
social sciences. Chi square, correlation, regression, analysis of variance
designs are considered and related to the theoretical distributions basic to
statistical inference. PREREQ: BASIC STATISTICS, COLLEGE ALGEBRA, AND/OR
CALCULUS, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
632 Advanced Experimental Design 3 credits. Basic assumptions in the
philosophy of scientific investigation, principles of design and analysis of
experiments, including tests of significance and factorial designs, and
reporting of research, in which the student is required to prepare reports of
his own work as if for publication. PREREQ: PSYC 303-304 AND STATISTICS.
635 Marital and Family Therapy 4 credits. Introduction to theories
research, assessment devices, and techniques of marital and family therapy.
The focus will be the competent practice of marital/family therapy including
assessment and intervention techniques. PREREQ: PSYC 455-460 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
641 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff
guidance. The student will pursue original research in some area of psychology
of particular interest to him and write a report of his work in a form
suitable for publication. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
649 Clinical Project 3 credits. Demonstration of clinical skill by
application of theory and principles in applied case work. PREREQ: 3 CREDITS
OF PSYC 624.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits.
Religion courses are offered by the LDS Institute of Religion, Logos Center for Religious Studies and the University Bible Church. The Logos Center includes the ISU Ecumenical Ministry (American Baptist, Disciples of Christ-Christian, Episcopal, United Methodist, United Presbyterian, United Church of Christ-Congregational) and the Lutheran and Roman Catholic Ministries in Higher Education. A maximum of eight credits may be applied toward a degree from the courses listed below.
Courses Eligible for Credit
103 Introduction to the Old Testament 2 credits Chronological
development of the Old Testament in its historical context. Graded S/U.
104 Prophets of the Old Testament 2 credits. Background and teachings
of the major and minor prophets. PREREQ: RELI 103 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Graded S/U.
108 Contemporary Christian Thought 2 credits. Broad outline of the
theological, philosophical, and sociological current trends in Christian
thinking with comparison to traditional Christian thought. Graded S/U.
205 Introduction to the New Testament 2 credits. Chronological
development of the New Testament in its historical context. Graded S/U.
206 Teachings of Jesus 2 credits. Analysis of the life and thought of
Jesus. PREREQ: RELI 205 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
208 Life and Letters of Paul 2 credits. The life and letters of Paul
considered in the light of their influence on the thought and growth of the
church. PREREQ: RELI 205 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
235 Christian Church History I 2 credits. Study of the beginnings of
the Christian Church from 4 B.C. to 1000 A.D. Graded S/U.
236 Christian Church History II 3 credits. Continuation of the
history of the Christian Church 1000 A.D. to modern times. PREREQ: RELI 235 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
238 Contemporary American Churches 2 credits. Premise, history, and
development of American churches with some comparison. Graded S/U.
251 The World's Living Religions 2 credits. Study and comparison of
the major religions of the world with a view of understanding their similarities
and differences. Graded S/U.
275 Modern Christian Philosophy 2 credits Analysis of 20th century
trends in religious thought. Graded S/U.
285 Christian Ethics 2 credits Study of Christian teachings concern-
ing the relationship of faith to problems of self and society. Graded S/U.
286 Christian Ethics, Courtship, and Marriage 2 credits. Emphasizes
spiritual factors contributing to successful courtship, marriage, and family
living. Graded S/U.
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Chairperson and
Associate Professor Cutchen
Professors Aho, Bryan, Link,
Sarraf, Stocks
Associate Professors Holmer,Rogers
Assistant Professors Hall, Loether, Lohse, Oakes, Perry, Pierson Visiting
Assistant Professor Seibold
Adjunct Professor Phoenix
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, anthropology, or social work and the Master of Arts degrees in sociology and anthropology. For a full description of the M.A. degrees refer to the Graduate School Bulletin.
Sociology deals with social institutions, activities, and patterns of behavior of diverse groups. The challenge for sociologists is to sort out trends and to find ways to resolve the conflicts between groups of people. The sociology major provides students with background in the basic theoretical, research, and substantive areas of the discipline. The field of sociology leads to an understanding of the social forces impinging upon one's life and can lead to careers in many diverse settings.
The anthropology major emphasizes a cross-cultural perspective on the human bio-cultural heritage and adaptation from the earliest prehistoric times to the present day. Graduates acquire an understanding of cultural behavior applicable in a variety of employment settings, entry level job skills in archaeology and ethnography, and preparation for advanced study in the behavioral and social sciences.
The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education for the preparation of bachelor's-level social work practitioners. This program emphasizes a generic base for beginning professional social work practice. The goals of the program are to prepare the student for competent entry-level social work practice and for graduate education in social work or other helping professions.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Required Courses for Graduation
ANTH 100 General Anthropology 3 cr
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 112 Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 206 Sociological Methods 3 cr
SOC 207 Social Statistics 3 cr
SOC 301 Principles of Sociology 3 cr
SOC 361 Social Stratification 3 cr
SOC 403 Contemp. Sociological
Theory 3 cr
TOTAL: 24 cr
Elective Courses
In addition to the required courses, students are expected to complete 21 credit hours from any of the remaining courses in the Sociology curriculum excluding SOC g482.
Sixteen (16) of the total credits in Sociology must be upper division.
Minor in Sociology
Required Courses
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 112 Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 206 Social Research 3 cr
SOC 301 Principles of Sociology 3 cr
TOTAL: 12 cr
Students who are taking research methods in their majors shall omit SOC 206 and select 3 hours of additional elective credits.
Elective Courses (9 credits)
With the approval of a Department of Sociology faculty the student shall select nine credit hours from any of the remaining sociology courses.
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Beyond the general university requirements, the major in anthropology must complete at least 52 credits of departmentally approved course work in anthropology and related fields. The curriculum is composed of three sections:
Required Lower Division Courses in Anthropology (16 credits)
The student must take all the following courses:
ANTH 107 The Nature of Language 3 cr
ANTH 203 Intro to Archaeology 3 cr
ANTH 210 Physical Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH 211 Physical Anthropology
Laboratory 1 cr
ANTH 250 Comparative Social
Organization 3 cr
ANTH 237 Peoples and Cultures of
the Old World 3 cr
OR
ANTH 238 Peoples and Cultures of the
New World 3 cr
Requires Upper Division Courses in Anthropology (24 credits)
In addition to the lower division core courses the student, in consultation with an anthropology advisor, will select 24 credits of courses in anthropology. 3 of these credits must be ANTH g401 History and Theory of Anthropology. At least 3 credits will be selected from each of the four sub-field core upper-division listings for a total of 12 credits. The remaining 9 credits may be chosen from any part of the elective listings with the provision that 6 of the elective credits must be from upper division courses.
Upper Division Courses
(12 credits)
Archaeology Upper
Division Core
ANTH 313 Old World Archaeology 3 cr
ANTH 314 New World Archaeology 3 cr
Liguistics Upper Division Core
ANTH g360 Introduction to Socio-
linguistics 3 cr
ANTH g458 Historical Linguistics 3 cr
Physical Anthropology Upper Division Core
ANTH g330 Human Evolution 3 cr
ANTH g432 Human Osteology 3 cr
Sociocultural Anthropology Upper Division Core
ANTH g384 Meth. & Tech. of Ethnog.
Field Res. 3 cr
ANTH g402 Cultural Ecology 3 cr
Electives
ANTH 212 Introduction to Folklore/Oral
Trad. 3 cr
ANTH 215 Women & Culture in Anth.
Perspect. 3 cr
ANTH g481 Specializations in
Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH g482 Independent Problems 3 cr
ANTH g483 Field Research 3 cr
ANTH g485 Linguistic Analysis 3 cr
ANTH g486 Anthropology Field School 3 cr
ANTH g487 Analysis of Am. Indian
Languages 3 cr
ANTH g490 Folklore 3 cr
ANTH g491 Archaeology Laboratory
Analysis 3 cr
ANTH g493 Interdisciplinary
Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH g495 Department Colloquium 1 cr
Required Courses Outside Anthropology (12 credits)
In addition to the core lower-division and upper-division required courses, students in consultation with an anthropology advisor, will take 12 credits of courses in fields related to their professional interests within anthropology. Such courses, for example, may be in sociology, psychology, biology, geology, economics, foreign language, business, or in other fields. Three of the 12 credits must be a course in statistics.
This requirement may be filled by taking MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics, SOC 207 Social Statistics, or BIOS 315 Introduction to Biometry.
Minor in American Indian Studies
Required Courses
ANTH 100 General Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH 220 Introduction to American
Indian Studies 3 cr
ANTH 238 People and Cultures of the
New World 3 cr
Total 9 cr
Elective Courses
Twelve credit hours chosen from the following list of courses:
ANTH 314 New World Archaeology 3 cr
ANTH 362 American Indian Verbal Arts 3 cr
ANTH 364 Survey of American Indian
Languages 3 cr
ANTH 406 American Indian Health
Issues 3 cr
ANTH 474 Special Topics in Indian
Education 3 cr
ANTH 489 Special Topics in American
Indian Studies 3 cr
HIST 258 Native American History 3 cr
POLS 303 Law and the American Indian 3 cr
POLS 304 Tribal Government 3 cr
Minor in
Anthropology
Required Courses
Three of the following:
ANTH 107 Nature of Language 3 cr
ANTH 203 Intro to Archaeology 3 cr
ANTH 210-211 Physical Anthropology & Lab 4 cr
ANTH 250 Comparative Social Org. 3 cr
Elective Courses
Nine approved credits selected from upper-division classes in anthropology.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and provides students with a general base for beginning professional social work practice. Social workers and social welfare programs help individuals, families, groups, and communities meet basic human needs and enhance the quality of life. The social work curriculum is designed to:
Graduation Requirements for
Major in Social Work
General University
Requirements
As part of the general university requirements, the following courses are required of the major:
BIOS 120 Man and His Environment 4 cr
PSYC 111 Intro to Psychology 3 cr
ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr
Departmental Requirements
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 207 Social Statistics 3 cr
SOC 248 Local and National
Minorities 3 cr
SOC 301 Principles of Sociology 3 cr
Social Work Course
Requirements
SOWK 271 Intro to Social Work 3 cr
SOWK 272 Human Behavior and the
Social Environment 3 cr
SOWK 308 Social Work Research 3 cr
SOWK 371 Social Welfare Policy 3 cr
SOWK 372 Prac with Individuals and
Families 3 cr
SOWK 373 Group Work 3 cr
SOWK 476 Social Work Field
Practicum I 6 cr
SOWK 477 Social Work Field
Practicum II 6 cr
SOWK 497 Community Organization and
Social Change 3 cr
SOWK 498 Integration of Social Work
Methods 3 cr
An additional six units of upper division course work from any sociology, anthropology or social work courses are required.
Social Work Electives Include
SOWK g482 Independent Problems 6 cr
SOWK g491 Seminar 3 cr
Sociology Courses
101 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits. Introduction to the scientific
point of view in the study of group life, social institutions, and processes.
Satisfies Goal 12 of the General Education Requirements.
112 Social Problems 3 credits. Theoretical analyses and application
of research to selected social issues and social institutions such as politics,
economics, education, medicine, families, the military, crime and
corrections, religion and related major social forces. Satisfies Goal 12 of
the General Education Requirements.
206 Sociological Methods 3 credits. Introduces the principles and
procedures of scientific research and includes a variety of strategies and
tools for studying social phenomena.
207 Social Statistics 3 credits. Organized to include the interpreta-
tion and calculation of descriptive and inferential statistics. Considerable
attention on hypothesis testing and tests of significance; computer application
is an integral part of the course.
231 Juvenile Delinquency 3 credits. Theories of delinquency, criminal
behavior, and law enforcement in relation to the modern social institutions in
American culture. PREREQ: SOC 101 OR SOC 112.
248 Local and National Minorities credits. Sociological assessment
of the historical background and contemporary situations of major local and
national ethnic groups. Various theories of race relations are employed to
examine issues associated with Black, Chicano, and Indian populations.
301 Principles of Sociology 3 credits. Intensive analysis of the
basic concepts and orientations which make up the sociological perspective as
an approach to the understanding of human behavior. Focus upon such fundamental
sociological concepts as role, norm, value, interaction, cooperation,
conflict, and other social processes. PREREQ: SOC 101.
321 Marriage and Family 3 credits. Analysis of: American family in
social-historical/institutional contexts; contemporary issues confronting
family as social institution and impact of family interaction dynamics on
personal development/interpersonal relationships. Cross-listed as HEC 321.
g330 Sociology of Health and Illness 3 credits. Sociological examination
of health and illness including social and cultural variables related to
illness, conceptual problems in research on health care, and a discussion of
the professions associated with health care.
g335 Demography and Human Ecology 3 credits. A study of the interrela-
tionships of population trends with technology, environment, and social
institution.
Consideration of world population patterns and their implications.
g361 Social Stratification 3 credits. Theories and methodology of status
systems; the relation of class to the social structure; analysis of class in
different societies, with emphasis upon the class system in contemporary
American society. PREREQ: SOC 101 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g364 Industry and Society 3 credits. Summary of the scientific knowledge
that is applicable to the understanding of the sociological aspects in
industrialization as a culture system, the individual work situation, and the
socio-political and community aspects of industrialism. PREREQ: SOC 101 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g366 The Community 3 credits. Development of the concept of "community."
Examination of selected theories of community origins, characteristics, and
consequences, internal community structure, tensions, and processes of change.
PREREQ: S0C 101.
g368 The Sociology of Religion 3 credits. Contemporary issues as they
relate to religion. The relationship of religion to other social institutions.
Religious experience and mysticism. Prophecy and its routinization.
Cults and religious dissent. PREREQ: SOC 101.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g403 Contemporary Sociological Theory 3 credits. Survey and appraisal of
major schools of sociological thought at present, with an examination of areas
of change and controversy emphasizing recent significant sociological contributions.
PREREQ: SOC 101 AND 103.
g408 Advanced Sociological Methods 3 credits. Emphasizes advanced
techniques in research design, data measurement, and multivariate analysis
utilizing computer application. PREREQ: SOC 206 AND SOC 207.
g413 Mind, Self and Society 3 credits. Discussion of regularities in
human social behavior and interaction arising from group life. Emphasizes
communication, attitude, language, interpersonal perception, sexual identities,
symbolic interaction and other phenomenological experiences. PREREQ: SOC
101.
g431 Criminology 3 credits. Analysis of criminal law, law enforcement,
judicial roles and processes, correctional approaches, the criminal offender
and societal reactions. Theory and research as applicable to behavior and
institutional relations. PREREQ: SOC 231.
g450 Sociology of the Third World 3 credits. Survey of pertinent
literature and analysis of the socio-economic characteristics of third world
countries. The quest for modernization and social change, along with the
obstacles encountered by developing nations, will be emphasized.
g482 Independent Problems 1-4 credits. Consultation course consisting of
independent student effort under the guidance of the instructor. May be
repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g491 Seminar 3 credits. Readings, discussion, and preparation of reports
on selected topics. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
600 Seminar: Comparative Sociological Theories 3 credits. Comparative
analysis of various theoretical perspectives in sociology with special
emphasis on structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, exchange
theory, conflict theories, phenomenology, and ethnomethodology. Primary
emphasis will be placed on the major propositions of each perspective and the
significant contributions of scholars in each area. PREREQ: SOC 403 OR
EQUIVALENT.
601 Sociological Theories 3 credits. A seminar in selected topics in
theory which will focus on either historical, comparative or contemporary
theories. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: SOC 600.
603 Advanced Social Research 3 credits. Specific techniques for
conducting the multivariate analysis of social data, including causal modeling,
areal and contextual analysis, and field research. May be repeated for
up to 6 credits. PREREQ: SOC 508 OR PERMISSION 0F INSTRUCTOR.
605 Social Organization 3 credits. A seminar in selected topics of
social organization and disorganization which will included such themes as
complex organization, industrial sociology, community, and urban studies. May
be repeated for up to 6 credits.
607 Social Differentiation 3 credits. A seminar in selected topics of
social differentiations such as stratification, minorities, etc. May be
repeated for up to 6 credits.
611 Applied Sociology 3 credits. A seminar in selected fields which
have come to utilize sociological methods and theory to impact the social
world, such as gerontology, substance abuse, mental health, medical sociology,
evaluation research, etc. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
613 Social Behavior 3 credits. A seminar in social interaction which
will consider such themes as collective behavior, social psychology, deviance,
ethnography, and neo-positivistic approaches to behavioral analysis. May be
repeated for up to 6 credits.
615 Social Institutions 3 credits. A seminar in selected aspects of
political sociology, law and crime, religion, education, and the family. May
be repeated for up to 6 credits.
620 Seminar: Philosophy of Social Science 3 credits. The application
of mathematical and scientific methods to the study of social, economic, and
political life will be considered through the reading of certain seminal
writings. Attention will be given to the fundamental assumptions about the
nature of scientific rationality. Required of all D.A. students.
621 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Social Science 3 credits.
Examination of selected topics in the social sciences from the analytic
orientations and perspectives common and peculiar to the disciplines of
political science, economics and sociology. Required of all D.A. students.
638 Teaching Sociology 1 credit. A discussion of the philosophy and
mechanics of teaching undergraduate sociology.
649 Independent Studies 1-4 credits. Consultation course consisting
of independent student effort under the guidance of the instructor. Students
are assigned to, or request assignment to, specific independent problems on
the basis of interest and preparation. This may include preparation and
presentation of a major research project, directed readings, or tutorial
study.
650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Research, analysis, and writing of master's
thesis.
700 Supervised Teaching Internship. Variable up to 9 credits.
Anthropology Courses
100 General Anthropology 3 credits. Introduction to fields of
anthropology-physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and ethnology,
and to biological and cultural development of humans. Satisfies Goal 12 of the
General Education Requirements.
107 Nature of Language 3 credits. Elementary and non-technical
introduction to the study of language and linguistics. Topics covered are the
structure of language; the evolution of language; dialects; writing. Particular
attention is given to English. Cross-listed as ENGL 107 and LANG 107.
203 Introduction to Archaeology 3 credits. Introduction to basic
methods, data and concepts of archaeology. PREREQ: ANTH 100 OR GEOL 106, 112
OR 115.
210 Physical Anthropology 3 credits. Introduction to human osteology
and evolution, raciation, ecological relationships, primatology, genetics, and
physiology. PREREQ: ANTH 100 OR BIOL 101, 103, OR 120, OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR. Advisable for health science students.
211 Physical Anthropology Laboratory 1 credit. Exercises to introduce
research techniques of measurement, observation and data analysis in physical
anthropology. COREQ: ANTH 210.
212 Introduction to Folklore/Oral Tradition 3 credits.
Principles, contents and modes of transmission of beliefs, stories,
jokes, proverbs, riddles, crafts, historical traditions, and customs passed on
orally from generation to generation in face-to-face communities. Cross-listed
as ENGL 212.
215 Women and Sex Roles in Anthropological Perspective 3 credits.
Human behavior, social and biological differences in the context of various
cultures and stratification systems.
220 Introduction to American Indian Studies 3 credits. Survey of
areas of study within American Indian Studies. Topics include prehistory,
ethnography, linguistics, art, music and history of indigenous peoples of the
New World.
237 Peoples and Cultures of the Old World 3 credits. Examination of
human social and cultural diversity from different parts of the Old World.
Topics include social structure, ecology, religion, politics, and language.
Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education Requirements.
238 Peoples and Cultures of the New World 3 credits. Examination of
human social and cultural diversity from different parts of the New World.
Topics include social structure, ecology, religion, politics, and language.
Satisfies Goal 10A of the General Education Requirements.
250 Comparative Social Organization 3 credits. Introduction to the
main theories and themes of social organization, kinship, marriage regulations,
and descent groups.
313 Old World Archaeology 3 credits. Pre-history of the Old World.
Precise areal focus and periods may vary. Includes both theory and exposition.
PREREQ: ANTH 203 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.
314 New World Archaeology 3 credits. Examination of the pre-history
of the Americas with emphasis on the North American Continent. PREREQ: ANTH
203 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.
g330 Human Evolution 3 credits. Evolution process and events in the
development of humans from primate ancestors: fossil hominids, origin of
modern Homo sapiens. PREREQ: INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY,
BIOLOGY, OR ZOOLOGY, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g360 Introduction to Sociolinguistics 3 credits. Examination of
sociolinguistics within linguistic anthropology; link between the study of
language and culture; how sociolinguistics highlights the commanalities and
bridges the differences.
g362 American Indian Verbal Arts 3 credits. Analysis of current theories
in the study of oral literature and ethnopoetics, focusing on the oral
traditions of American Indians. PREREQ: ANTH 107, ANTH 220, OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g364 Survey of American Indian Languages 3 credits. History of scholar-
ship, analysis and classification of American Indian languages with emphasis
on the languages of a particular phylum or geographical area. PREREQ: ANTH
107 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g384 Methods and Techniques of Ethnographic Field Research 3 credits.
Methods and techniques of ethnographic field research; field notes, types of
data collection, types of analytical procedures, interviewing skills, report
writing.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g401 History and Theory of Anthropology 3 credits. A broad survey of the
development of anthropology, reviewing the various schools of thought,
important personalities, and principal concepts that have contributed to
anthropology over time.
g402 Cultural Ecology 3 credits. Examination of the interaction of human
cultures, particularly hunting-gathering cultures, with their environments.
Emphasis on the relation of technological inventories and practices to
particular aspects of the environment. Some experimental work in
hunting-gathering technology required.
g406 American Indian Health Issues 3 credits. An overview of health
concerns, both current and past, of American Indian people, and the biological
and socio-cultural factors which influence health status. PREREQ: ANTH 220
OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g432 Human Osteology 3 credits. Techniques of bone identification, sex
and age determination, stature reconstruction, paleopathology, and bone
biology are reviewed. PREREQ: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY,
BIOLOGY OR ZOOLOGY, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g458 Historical Linguistics 3 credits. Course focuses on the school of
diachronic or historical/comparative linguistics. Examines language change
and reconstruction theories. History and reconstruction of one language
family, viz. Uto-Aztecan family.
g474 Special Topics in Indian Education 3 credits. Rotating review of
topics dealing with issues in Indian education. Consult current schedule of
classes for exact course being t aught. PREREQ: ANTH 220 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g481 Specializations in Anthropology 3 credits. Rotating review of
anthropological specializations and subdisciplines, concepts and methods, and
their contributions in such areas as applied anthropology, proxemics, ethnology,
religion, development anthropology. Consult current schedule of classes
for exact course being taught.
g482 Independent Problems in Anthropology 1-3 credits. Investigation of
an anthropological problem chosen by the student and approved by the staff.
May be repeated up to 6 credits.
g483 Field Research 3 credits. Practical experience in field research.
May be taken concurrently with g384. Methods and Techniques of Ethnographic
Field Research, or g486, Anthropology Field School, with permission of
instructor.
g485 Linguistic Analysis 3 credits. Advanced course in the techniques of
language analysis. Topics include sound systems (phonetics and phonology) and
grammatical systems. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Cross-listed as ENGL
g485 and LANG g485.
g486 Anthropology Field School 3 credits. Field training in professional
anthropology. May include site excavation, ethnohistory research, cultural
resource management, ethnography. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ:
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g489 Special Topics in American Indian Studies 3 credits. Rotating
review of topics dealing with issues in American Indian studies. Consult
current schedule of classes for exact course being taught. PREREQ: ANTH 220
OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g490 Folklore 3 credits. Principles, content, and dissemination of
orally transmitted religious beliefs and popular narrative forms in preliterate
societies. Cross-listed as ENGL g490.
g491 Archaeology Laboratory Analysis 3 credits. Supervised analysis of
materials gathered in the course of ongoing archaeological research. May be
repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
g493 Interdisciplinary Anthropology 3 credits. Rotating review of
anthropological issues involving other disciplines. Analysis of their contributions
to anthropology such as psychological anthropology, medical anthropology,
visual anthropology, educational anthropology. Consult current class
schedule for exact course.
g495 Department Colloquium 1 credit. Critical examination of a signifi-
cant problem in anthropology to be chosen each semester. For faculty, graduate
students, and anthropology majors. Interdepartmental participation also is
encouraged.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable Credit.May be
repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded
S/U.
605 Seminar in Language and Society 3 credits. Discussion of prob-
lems, methods, and results in linguistic anthropology and sociolinguistics.
615 Seminar in Physical Anthropology 3 credits. Studies in current
physical anthropology such as the interpretation of human phylogeny from
fossil evidence or human variation from population genetics.
627-628 Seminar in Ethnology and Ethnography 3 credits. Discussion of
problems, methods, and results in cultural anthropology. Topics selected with
emphasis on historical development and interrelations of cultures with special
regard to social structure and ethnographic data.
637-638 Seminar in Archaeology 3 credits. Studies in prehistoric archae-
ology, including prehistoric human environments, lithic technology, and
cultural systems.
641 Special Projects variable credit. Individual work under staff
guidance. The student will pursue original research (which may include
contractual obligations with various agencies) in some area of anthropology of
particular interest to him/her and write a departmentally approved final
report. The form should be suitable for publication (or if linked to contractual
obligations, acceptable to the contracting agency). This course may
substitute for ANTH 650 Thesis in fulfilling the requirements for a master's
degree. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR OF THE STUDENT'S GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
642 Practicum in Teaching Anthropology 3 credits. Directed prepara-
tion of an anthropology course with a review of course materials, format,
teaching techniques, films, and other aids. The trainee will participate in a
supervised teaching experience.
649 Independent Studies 1-4 credits. Consultation course consisting
of independent student effort under the guidance of the instructor. Students
are assigned to, or request assignment to, specific independent problems on
the basis of interest and preparation. This may include preparation and
presentation of a major research project, directed readings, or tutorial
study.
650 Thesis 1-10 credits.
651-652 Seminar in the Anthropology of Western North America 3 credits.
Applications of methods, techniques, and data of ethnology, linguistics,
archaeology, and physical anthropology to the culture historical problem of
aboriginal Western North America.
655 Cultural Resource Management Internship 3-6 credits. Supervised
work experience in the development and implementation of cultural resource
inventory, conservation and utilization plans, including preparation of
budget, contracts, R.T.E. evaluation, and environmental impact statements.
Social Work Courses
271 Introduction to Social Work 3 credits. Introduction to social
welfare institutions, social work profession, practice approaches, occupational
contexts, and historical development of social welfare. Designed for
students considering a career in social work or related fields.
272 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3 credits. Survey of
human development from conception through adulthood. Focus is on the social
context within which the bio-psycho-social development occurs using systems
theory as a frame work.
308 Social Work Research 3 credits. Basic elements of the scientific
method and research on human behavior. Examination of various research designs
and techniques utilized in the field.
371 Social Welfare Policy 3 credits. Social policies are created as
society's strategy for addressing social problems such as unemployment,
poverty, mental illness. Programs and policies are re-examined to understand
strengths and weaknesses. PREREQ: SOWK 271 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
372 Practice with Individuals and Families 3 credits. Presents
generic base of skills utilizing systems theory. Interviewing methods, problem
identification, assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation
are examined in use with families and individuals. PREREQ: SOWK 272 OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
373 Group Work 3 credits. Group theory, process and dynamics and
their application to practice. Designing, facilitating and terminating groups
using a generic skills base. PREREQ: SOWK 372 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and
improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor.
May be repeated. Graded S/U.
g417 Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the
principles and techniques of interdisciplinary evaluations and treatment
planning for youth with special needs. Disciplines emphasized: Social Work,
Psychology, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, Special Education, Physical
Therapy. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
476-477 Social Work Field Practicum I & II 6 credits each. Field experi-
ence in a social service agency under direct supervision of licensed social
worker. Minimum of 200 hours of field instruction and weekly seminar. PREREQ:
SOWK 373 AND SOWK 372.
g482 Independent Problems. Consultation course which may be repeated for
maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: 12 CREDITS IN SOCIAL WORK AND PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
g491 Seminar 3 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports
on selected topics. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
497 Community Organization and Social Change 3 credits. Practice
skills related to understanding and working in the community. Focus is on
social action and social change. PREREQ: SOWK 373 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
498 Integration of Social Work Methods 3 credits. Integration of
advanced skills and theory involved in working with individuals, families,
groups, and communities. Focus on work with poor, elderly, minorities, and
women. PREREQ: SOWK 497.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May
be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development
and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be
graded S/U.
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