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FREN 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and the department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 3 credits.
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GERM 1101 - Elementary German I
Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits.
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GERM 1102 - Elementary German II
Prerequisite: GERM 1101 . Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits.
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GERM 2201 - Intermediate German I
Prerequisite: GERM 1102 . Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to do some reading in their own areas of interest. 3 credits.
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GERM 2202 - Intermediate German II
Prerequisite: GERM 2201 . Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to do some reading in their own areas of interest. 3 credits.
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GERM 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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GERM 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of German. 3 credits.
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Global Studies |
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GLBS 1100 - Introduction to Global Studies
As the foundation course of the Global Studies program, this course is designed to provide a comprehensive survey of the multiple factors and forces shaping the world's political culture, actors, and responses to threats to civilization: war, poverty, injustice, pollution, hunger, disease, and disorder. The course explores values, institutions, and processes among countries, cultures, and civilizations and the linkages among cultures, governments, interests, and policy outcomes. 3 credits.
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GLBS 2200 - Issues in Global History and Cultures
Investigate key commonalities in the human experience over the past half-millenium that have contributed to the interconnectedness of the world's economic, political, and resource-management systems. Understanding the shared experiences examined will help in comprehending the processes of globalization that have grown in intensity in the second half of the twentieth century and in the early twenty-first century. 3 credits.
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GLBS 3352 - Empire and Imperialism in the Modern Era
This course examines the factors contributing to the rise of the empires and imperial states since 1500; the political, economic, and cultural systems created within empires; the causes of imperial weakness and failure; and the applicability of concepts of empire for understanding the world today. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4401 - Arabic Cultures Through Literature and the Media
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically in the Arabic-speaking world. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. Cross-listed with ARBC 4401 . 3 credits.
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GLBS 4402 - Chinese Culture Through Literature and the Media
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Chinese cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. Cross-listed with CHIN 4401 . 3 credits.
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GLBS 4403 - Russian Culture Through Literature and the Media
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically in the Russian-speaking world. It will cover how these issues manifest through representative works of popular and classical literature as well as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. Cross-listed with RUSS 4401 . 3 credits.
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GLBS 4404 - Latin American Culture Through Literature and the Media
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Latin American cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. Cross-listed with SPAN 4401 . 3 credits.
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GLBS 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4490 - Global Studies Internship
The global studies internship provides a capstone experience for majors in the B.A. Gloabl Studies program. Interns will be placed in non-governmental organizations with a gloabl focus, federal and state agencies, and multinational corporations. A minimum of 150 hours of substantive involvement with the internship site is required. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4491 - Global Studies Research Seminar
Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor. Capstone course in which students use the tools of their discipline to examine a selected problem. Required of all Global Studies majors. 3 credits.
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GLBS 4593 - Honors Thesis: Global Studies
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3 credits.
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Graphic Design |
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GRDE 1109 - Introduction to Graphic Design
An introduction to the various aspects of graphic design communication. This course will cover a brief history of graphic design, concept development and understanding of graphic design principles using typography, layout, and developing students' skills. Weekly assignments investigate basic problems in graphic form and composition, with emphasis on developing visual literacy and technical skills using both traditional and digital media. 3 credits.
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GRDE 1110 - Applications of Graphic Design Production
This is a basic introductory course on how to use the Macintosh and common computer graphics software Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign). Students will explore creativity while strengthening and building their communication skills visually and verbally through critiques, discussions, and projects. This is a foundation course for any student who plans to enter the fields of graphic design, digital illustration/imaging or art. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2201 - Graphic Design Studio I
Prerequisite: GRDE 1110 . This course will build the student's visual awareness. Basic design principles through the production of images from a broad range of methods both analog and digital will be covered while subjecting them to rigorous analysis. Students will experience ways to move from seeing to looking to reading. Students will attempt to transform subjective impulse into a more objective communication. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2202 - Graphic Design Studio II
Prerequisites: GRDE 2201 , GRDE 2213 . This course will define how graphic design shapes communication. The course will introduce three aspects of graphic design, semantics, the search for the meaning of whatever is to be designed; syntactics, the discipline that controls the visual grammar in the articulation of a language; and pragmatics, how an audience will react. Students will demonstrate their understanding of these principles both in theory and practice through the development of posters, graphic identities, and manuals. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2209 - Digital Imaging
Prerequisites: GRDE 1110 , ARTS 1110 . This course provides a thorough foundation in the "darkroom" of Adobe Photoshop as it relates to image capture and digital production techniques within the context of graphic and digital design. Students will learn photo retouching, painting, collage, and drawing techniques. Digital art concepts and examples of digital media in contemporary art and design are discussed. Projects are designed to introduce students to different areas within art, such as painting, photography, sculpture, and video. Students will learn historical and practical uses of digital imaging in various contexts. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2210 - Digital Illustration
Prerequisite: GRDE 1110 . This course examines the use of the computer as a medium and as an additional tool for illustrators. It provides a thorough foundation of vector graphics as it relates to digital illustration production techniques within the context of the graphic and digital design profession. Emphasis on traditional illustration skills such as visual problem solving, composition and drawing skills while exploring the digital possibilities available to execute the artwork. Students learn basic software skills while developing their drawing abilities in a digital environment. Strategies for communicating content through pictorial narrative are also explored. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2212 - Website Creation
Prerequisites: DGAD 1101 , ARTS 2209 or permission of instructor. Co-requisite: GRDE 2215 . A comprehensive investigation of website creation and design. This course will address some of the most important topics for website designers: site evaluation and design, content, structure, layout, industry best practices, and audience. Current applications such as HTML editors will be discussed with the course culminating in the implementation of an interactive website that is uploaded to the Internet. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2213 - Typography I
Prerequisite: GRDE 1110 . This course will define the fundamental rules of typography by instilling an appreciation of letter forms, language, terminology, and its application. Historically-based calligraphy exercises will illustrate some microscopic details of typography. A macro view of culture and design will help demonstrate how typography creates meaning and emotion. Daily discussions and critiques will help participants recognize how typographic systems can help solve communication problems. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2214 - Typography II
Prerequisite: GRDE 2213 . This course will further expand and define typographic concepts as they relate to design methodologies. Students will make sense of typography through deconstruction. Studio projects are designed to generate a deeper understanding of the technology and processes that have shaped typography. The course emphasizes a critical look at the history of letterforms, their function, and the role type has played in graphic communication. 3 credits.
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GRDE 2218 - History of Graphic Design
This course covers the evolution of graphic communication from pre-history through post-modern design. It highlights pre-industrial and non-Western cultures while encompassing a survey of the major American and European movements in the field of print design, notable designers, and design materials. An analysis of major works of graphic design within the context of their time and influence on later works is a primary focus. Historical awareness provides a meaningful context for designers to evolve and to contribute in positive ways to the cultures in which they live and work. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3301 - Graphic Design Studio III
Prerequisites: GRDE 2202 , GRDE 2214 . This course covers the conceptual skills and the presentation of visual and verbal messages that move individuals to action. Students will learn the practice of creating brand identities while exploring the planning and design of advertising campaigns for the corporate world and non-profit organizations. Students will explore visual identity by creating brands and integrated advertising campaigns across a spectrum of applications in the print, the digital, and social media fields. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3302 - Graphic Design Studio IV
Prerequisites: GRDE 2201 , GRDE 2214 . This course covers the elements and principles of packaging and 3-dimensional design. Students will conceptualize visually and verbally, sketch ideas in a rough form, and develop final concepts into 3-dimensional mockups that are innovative and functional designs that contain, present, and communicate products effectively. The focus will be on practical and aesthetic considerations for creating product packaging including visual/identity design, production and building 3-D prototypes. Emphasis is on the technical development, compositional organization, mechanics, and the effectiveness of the overall presentation. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3312 - Illustration
Prerequisite: ARTS 1105 or consent of the instructor. This course introduces the skills associated with the illustration profession: providing black and white and full color artwork for books, magazines, posters, the movie industry, art directors, and designers. This is a basic foundation in preparing students to understand what an illustrator does and how to approach assignments for publications. Students will explore the various styles and techniques used in illustration including pen and ink, pencil, watercolors, painting, and other mediums to execute the projects. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3315 - Motion Graphics
Prerequisites: GRDE 2202 , GRDE 2214 . This course introduces the theories, techniques, and practices of motion graphics and the integration of design, photo imaging, sound, video, and animation. Although technical proficiency is a goal, the primary emphasis of the course is the successful creation of imagery, sound, video, and animation for use in motion graphic projects. Research, critical analysis, and concept development will be emphasized. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3316 - Studies in Design History
This course is an exploration of the graphic arts beginning with early printing practices to modern design masters and trends. This lecture-based course examines the foundations of visual communications. Through examples, the course provides an understanding of how to create effective design and elements to avoid in creating visual communications. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3317 - Information Design
Prerequisites: GRDE 2201 , GRDE 2214 . This course emphasizes information design history, methodologies, and communication theories in order to further develop the relationship between words, content, meaning, and visual representation. Students will learn the fundamental processes to explore complex problems in information and visual design. Students will learn to resolve communicative and verbal "stories" into unified and successful visual products by utilizing the strategies of information design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3318 - User Interface and Interaction Design
Prerequisites: GRDE 2202 , GRDE 2214 . This course covers the conceptual skills and issues pertaining to the design of interfaces for digital products. A comprehensive investigation of the interface design process will be covered, including designing interfaces that are meaningful to users and applicable to a range of contexts: web, mobile, desktop, and beyond. Emphasis will be on aesthetic issues such as iconography, layout, colors, and typography. Site evaluation, content, structure, audience, and industry best practices are also emphasized. Current applications such as HTML editors and app makers will be discussed and implemented to design interactive projects. A survey of the design of interfaces that involve physical elements (e.g. appliances, consumer devices, etc.) will also be introduced. 3 credits.
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GRDE 3320 - Community Design
Prerequisites: GRDE 2202 , GRDE 2214 . This course will educate students on how to conceive and execute projects for non-profit organizations. Graphic design is crucial for non-profits to successfully raise awareness, promote campaigns, and build an audience for their causes. This class invites students to use their creative thinking skills to frame challenges, seek opportunities, and offer innovative ways of communicating on the topic. Emphasis will be on non-profit organizations as clients allowing for service learning and exposing students to projects with real-world outcomes that directly impact people's lives. Service learning is a credit-bearing, educational experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs and reflects on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4401 - Portfolio Design and Practice
Prerequisites: GRDE 2202 , GRDE 2214 . This course is an advanced design seminar in which students develop an individual project in the topic of their choice. Each student will complete a coherent package of advanced graphic design work, culminating in a group design project exhibition and design research paper. This semester-long project is designed to encourage extended development and synthesis of communication skills and is related to design disciplines. The Thesis should represent a significant body of independent creative work. It can take many different forms or combinations of forms: digital or print publication, web and apps, packaging and installation, or motion graphics. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4402 - Senior Thesis in Graphic Design
Prerequisites: GRDE 2202 , GRDE 2214 . This course is an advanced design seminar in which students develop an individual project in the topic of their choice. Each student will complete a coherent package of advanced graphic design work, culminating in a group design project exhibition and design research paper. This semester-long project is designed to encourage extended development and synthesis of communication skills and is related to design disciplines. The Thesis should represent a significant body of independent creative work. It can take many different forms or combinations of forms: digital or print publication, web and apps, packaging and installation, or motion graphics. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4410 - Practicum in Graphic Design
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course integrates experiential learning and deliberate practice in a semester-long immersion into a graphic design studio course. It provides a supervised experience in a studio environment through direct participation in a classroom situation. For students who are interested in teaching in the future, the course offers the opportunity to experience the classroom from the other side of the spectrum. Designed to provide practical experience, each student will work closely with a faculty mentor teaching a graphic design studio course and will be actively engaged in the development of activities and assignments. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4593 - Honors Thesis: Graphic Design
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3 credits.
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GRDE 4598 - Internship in Graphic Design
Prerequisite: GRDE 3312 or consent of the instructor. Students will have an opportunity to intern within a graphic design, publishing, advertising, or other type of firm associated with the design field. Students may seek their own internship or the program will match students with firms appropriate to their interests and skills. Mentors within the firms provide students with a broad range of learning opportunities. In addition, students maintain weekly email journals and research career opportunities. 3 credit hours (135 internship contact hours). 3 credits.
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GRDE 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: GRDE 3313 or consent of the instructor; consent of the instructor and the department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of personal interest associated with graphic design. 1-3 credit hours with a maximum of 6 hours. 3 credits.
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Healthcare Administration |
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HCAD 4400 - Introduction to U.S. Healthcare System
A comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. healthcare system. This course includes the historical origins and current social and political contexts in which healthcare is provided. 3 credits.
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Health Science |
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HLTH 1100 - Introduction to Health Professions
This course gives students an overview of the various professions available within the healthcare system and the roles that they play within healthcare organizations and in society. It will expose students to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical health career options available in the 21st century. 3 credits.
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HLTH 1150 - Health Sciences Experience I
This course provides a structured opportunity for students to complete clinical and volunteer hours related to health sciences and health professions. Students enrolled in this course are required to complete a minimum of 250 and a maximum of 350 healthcare related volunteer or work hours.
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HLTH 2200 - Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
An overview of the healthcare delivery system in the United States including exploration of the purpose and functions of the health care system, the institutions that comprise the US healthcare system, the roles that healthcare institutions and professionals play in society, and the impacts of institutions, professionals, and law and policy on healthcare delivery in the United States. 3 credits.
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HLTH 2230 - Bioethics
This course introduces students to contemporary issues in bioethics, an interdisciplinary field focused on ethical issues in healthcare, health policy, medical practice, medical, and scientific research. Students will engage with ethical theory, case studies, media, and simulations of clinical decision-making in topics such as advanced reproductive technology, research ethics, allocation of human organs for transplantation, consent for human subjects research, and end-of-life treatment, and will hold simulated hearings about patenting human DNA, human cloning, and the enhancement of humans through surgery and pharmaceuticals. 3 credits.
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HLTH 2250 - Health Science Research Methods and Design
Prerequisites: MATH 2228 , HLTH 2200 . This course provides an overview of research design, methods, and standards for undergraduate students in the health sciences. The goals for the course are to provide students with an overview of the types of research methods, the opportunity to design a research project, the opportunity to evaluate existing research studies, and an understanding of key issues related to the conduct of research, particularly research with human participants. 3 credits.
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HLTH 2260 - Principles of Epidemiology
Prerequisite: HLTH 2250 . This course provides an introduction to the fundamental definitions, terms, concepts, methods, and critical thinking used in epidemiology. The material presented in this course is designed to lay the foundation for future study and practice in population health activities. 3 credits.
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HLTH 3310 - Health Economics and Finance
Prerequisite: HLTH 2200 . This course allows students to understand health policy and health systems examined from an economic perspective. Basic economic theories and their relationships to the structure and function of the US healthcare system are explored. Healthcare labor markets and health insurance will also be covered. 3 credits.
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HLTH 3320 - Health Data Systems
This course provides an introduction to the concepts of health care technology and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving health care data. This course will also provide an introduction to medical coding and billing, office data management, and the components of the electronic health record. 3 credits.
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HLTH 3340 - Health Law and Regulation
Prerequisite: HLTH 2200 . This course introduces students to the constitutional limits and policy choices that have led to the current legal environment governing healthcare in the United States. Its focus is the major areas where administrative law and policy create the basic fabric for the regulation of pharmaceuticals, the control and prevention of infectious disease, allocation of scarce healthcare resources, and public health. Students will participate in simulated court action, simulated legislative debate, and a simulation of an epidemic response task force. 3 credits.
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HLTH 3360 - Healthcare Leadership
This course focuses on the theories, concepts, and principles of leadership in healthcare organizations. Emphasis will be on the development of leadership skills related to personal and professional behavior, communication, organization, and self-examination. This course explores opportunities to develop leadership roles in healthcare organizations. 3 credits.
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HLTH 3370 - Health Sciences Research and Writing
Prerequisite: HLTH 2250 . The purpose of this course is to allow students to enact a research proposal and to conduct ethical, relevant, health sciences related research. This course will provide students with both scholarly and practical knowledge in academic publishing in the health sciences and afford students the opportunity to write up the results of that research for a professional audience. 3 credits.
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HLTH 3380 - Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Prerequisite: HLTH 2200 . This course provides students with an introduction to cultural competence and the impacts of diversity on healthcare delivery and organizations. Students will explore the need for culturally appropriate care and diversity awareness. Students will also better understand how race, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, spirituality, healing and dying, and age play a role in cultural competence. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4410 - Healthcare Quality and Patient Experience
Prerequisite: HLTH 3370 . This course provides an overview of healthcare quality, patient safety, and patient experience as it relates to healthcare organizations. The course will explore the foundational concepts and approaches regarding these key elements in the healthcare setting. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4420 - Principles and Processes of Clinical Research
Prerequisite: HLTH 3370 . This course introduces students to the basics of designing and conducting clinical research. The course describes the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, and regulatory issues. Students design a clinical investigation in their own field of interest, write a proposal for it, and critique recently published medical literature. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4421 - Good Clinical Practice
Prerequisite: HLTH 4420 . This course provides students with the major tools, regulations, and practices in the conduct of clinical trials with human participants. Students learn the international and US standards for clinical trials. Students will critique research protocols and practice key steps in the clinical trial process. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4422 - Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance
Prerequisite: HLTH 4420 . This course provides students with the core knowledge for managing clinical trials and for ensuring compliance with federal and international research regulations. Students will learn about project management as well as quality assurance and risk management as it relates to executing successful clinical research. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4423 - Research Ethics
Prerequisites: HLTH 2230 , HLTH 3370 . This course will explore the responsible conduct of scientific research and will familiarize students with the basic ethical principles guiding modern biomedical research. Students will be acquainted with the basic ethical underpinnings and legal requirements for conducting research with human subjects and with animals in the United States. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4431 - Introduction to Population Health
Prerequisite: HLTH 3370 . This course will examine the way healthcare delivery systems, public health agencies, community-based organizations, and many other entities develop interventions to improve the health outcomes in the local, national, and global communities they serve. Current health issues will be examined from a population health perspective including social determinants of health. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4432 - Health Education and Promotion
Prerequisites: HLTH 2200 , HLTH 3370 . This course introduces students to the discipline and profession of health education. Students will examine the concepts of health and wellness, the determinants of health behavior, national health status, and the history of health education and health promotion. Health education will be presented as an important foundation for population-based health care. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4433 - Health System Navigation and Advocacy
Prerequisite: HLTH 3370 . This course provides students with an introduction to patient navigation and advocacy. This course discusses patient navigator roles and responsibilities and provides students opportunities to practice effective communication and problem-solving skills for patient advocacy. Students will also learn to develop strategies for working with healthcare teams, community agencies, and organizations that serve patients. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4434 - Environmental and Occupational Health
Prerequisites: HLTH 2260 , HLTH 3370 . Students will learn about the physical, chemical, and biological hazards found in the environment and the health risks associated with workplace and community exposure to them. Risks to special populations and mechanisms of reducing or controlling these risks are discussed. Students will conduct a project analyzing the environmental and occupational risks in a setting of their choice. 3 credits.
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HLTH 4450 - Health Sciences Capstone
Prerequisites: HLTH 1150 , HLTH 2250 . This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate their health sciences knowledge and experience into a culminating research project, clinical project, or practical experience. Students will demonstrate the connections between concepts and skills encountered in previous health related coursework to their capstone project and experiences. This course requires approval of a capstone project proposal by the instructor and the design of a project that can be completed within a semester. 3 credits.
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HIST 1000 - Thinking Historically About...
This course frames history as an investigation of the past and various interpretations of it. Students will work with a variety of primary and secondary sources to understand the meanings and significance that people projected onto historical events and ideas. Through investigations focused on important historical themes and approaches (including gender, political economy, environment, and/or culture), students will practice asking and investigating historical questions to arrive at their own interpretations of the past. This course is structured around historical methods and developing a historical perspective, so the exact themes, approaches, and content will vary from section to section. 3 credits.
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