NOTE: Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed below the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses. Following course titles are three figures in parentheses. The first of these indicates the number of lecture hours in the course; the second, the number of laboratory hours; and the third, the number of semester hours of credit.
ACC 150 Overview of Accounting (3,0,3) Introduction to financial information generated by typical business organizations, with special emphasis on the use and interpretation of this information in managerial and financial decision-making processes by entrepreneurs. Enrollment priority given to ENTP minors. May not be substituted for ACC 200. Not open to students with credit for ACC 200 or ACC 201. Same as ENTP 150.
ACC 200 Principles of Accounting I--Financial (3,0,3) Preparation of primary financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, and statement of funds. PREREQ: sophomore standing or consent of chair; completion of one college level mathematics course; completion of computer competence requirement as determined by student's major, or completion of IFS 105.
ACC 201 Principles of Accounting II--Managerial (3,0,3) Accounting concepts for internal use of management in planning and control of operations. PREREQ: ACC 200.
ACC 202 Accounting Laboratory (0,2,1) Computerized lab focusing on technical accounting skills. PREREQ: sophomore standing and completion of a college-level mathematics course.
ACC 300 Intermediate Accounting I (3,0,3) Financial accounting theory and practice in determination of income and valuation of assets and equities for external reporting; AICPA pronouncements on generally accepted accounting principles; alternatives to these principles; accounting cycle, financial assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), inventories, and prepayments. AICPA test of concepts is given. PREREQ: ACC 200, ACC 201, and ACC 202 with grades of C or better, junior standing, and declared major in any bachelor's program.
ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting II (3,0,3) Financial accounting theory and practice in determination of income and valuation of assets and equities for external reporting; AICPA pronouncements on generally accepted accounting principles; alternatives to these principles; operating assets (tangible, intangible, and natural resources), long-term investments, current liabilities, long-term debt, owners' equity, and earnings per share. PREREQ: junior standing; declared major in any bachelor's program; ACC 300 with a C or better; MAT112.
ACC 310 Accounting Information Systems (3,0,3) Study of complex accounting systems including the steps of the accounting cycle from documents through the preparation of financial statements within the revenue, expenditure, conversion, and financial reporting cycles, the importance of internal controls and the impact of technology on the accounting system. The nature of accounting and business ethics as related to collecting, reporting, and auditing accounting data. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor. PREREQ: ACC 200, ACC 201, ACC 202 with a C or better; IFS 105; MAT 112.
ACC 320 Income Tax Planning (3,0,3) Income tax planning for individuals; impact of income taxes on business, investment, personal financial decisions; federal gift and estate taxation. PREREQ: junior standing; declared major in any bachelor's program; ACC 200 and ACC 201 with grade of C or better.
ACC 350 Management Cost Accounting I (3,0,3) Cost accounting concepts, techniques, and procedures relating to financial reporting; decision-making and responsibility accounting to help management plan and control operations. PREREQ: junior standing, declared major in any bachelor's program, and ACC 200-201-202 with grade of C or better.
ACC 394 Topics in Accounting (3,0,3) Specialized topics of faculty and student interest. Topics vary and prerequisites may be specified depending upon topics. May be taken twice for elective credit if topics differ. PREREQ: junior standing; ACC 200 and ACC 201 with grades of C or better.
ACC 396 Internship: Accounting (0,10-19,1-2) Supervised paid or unpaid work experience related to accounting and coordinated by employer in conjunction with a member of accounting faculty. May be repeated to a total of 6 semester hours. Graded pass/fail. PREREQ: completion of ACC 200 and ACC 201 with grades of C or better.
ACC 400 Auditing (3,0,3) Principles, standards, and procedures in conduct of an audit by CPA; functions and responsibilities; internal control; statistical sampling, audit report; special problems of auditing electronic data-processing systems; account verification; ethics. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor. AICPA test of concepts is given. PREREQ: ACC 301 and ACC 310 and ACC 350 with grades of C or better, ENG 340 or OST 310 or SPE 303.
ACC 405 Operational Auditing (3,0,3) Focuses on the theory and practice of auditing within organizations; internal auditing standards; operational and value-added auditing; business and control risk assessments, data gathering techniques including CAAT's, statistical sampling, e-business auditing issues, evaluating auditing evidence, reporting, fraud detection and prevention, and ethics. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor. AICPA test of concepts is given. PREREQ: ACC 301, ACC 310 and ACC 350 with grades of C or better; ENG 340 or OST 310 or SPE 303.
ACC 420 Business Tax Planning (3,0,3) The federal tax consequences of corporate and partnership formation, the federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships; Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, and relevant case law. PREREQ: junior standing; declared major in any bachelor's program; ACC 320 with grade of C or better.
ACC 430 Accounting for Non-Profit Institutions (3,0,3) Problems of control of funds and other assets; accounting classifications and relationships; planning, performance measurement, reporting, and auditing from the viewpoint of the non-profit (including governmental) organization. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor. PREREQ: ACC 301 with a C or better; declared major in any bachelor's program.
ACC 450 Management Cost Accounting II (3,0,3) Continuation of ACC 350. Application of quantitative techniques (e.g., statistical and O.R. models) to managerial problems; behavioral implications of budgetary control systems. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor. PREREQ: ACC 310 and ACC 350 with grades of C or better; ENG 340 or OST 310 or SPE 303.
ACC 499 Independent Study: Accounting (3,0,3) Independent project or intensive study/research with faculty guidance. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor. PREREQ: senior standing and consent of instructor.
ACC 501 Accounting (21,0,21) Integrated accounting knowledge from the areas of financial accounting managerial accounting, systems, tax planning, auditing, fund accounting and business combinations. 75% of course is web-based, 25% is traditional format. Open only to students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree PREREQ: ACC 200 and ACC 201.
ACC 601 Management Control Systems (3,0,3) Overall design of control systems and the behavioral and motivational impact on managers and employees of such systems; development of a management information system; design of compensation/incentive schemes, divisional control, work measurement vs. discretionary cost approach to cost control, budgetary control, internal control, and performance reporting. PREREQ: ACC 600.
ACC 602 Advanced Financial Accounting (3,0,3) Financial accounting topics for external reporting; international accounting; financial statement analysis. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 603 Consolidations and Partnerships (3,0,3) Accounting for specialized forms of business enterprise: mergers, consolidations, acquisitions, and partnerships. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 610 Advanced Accounting Theory (3,0,3) Overview of topics relevant to current accounting theory, research, standard setting, and practice. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 620 Tax Research and Practice (3,0,3) Methodology and sources of tax research; tax analysis research, policy implications, behavioral aspects, and use of quantitative analysis. Open only to students admitted to graduate program. PREREQ: completion of undergraduate course(s) in individual and business taxation.
ACC 625 Accounting for Management (3,0,3) Communication, interpretation, analysis, and use of accounting information for the benefit of management; financial statement analysis, cost analysis, budgetary control, standard cost systems, and capital budgeting. Open only to students in MBA program. PREREQ: MBA 602 or equivalent, MBA 610, MBA 612, and ENG/SPE 603.
ACC 630 Fundamentals of Fund Accounting (3,0,3) Uses of financial information in public and nonprofit organizational decision-making financial planning and budgeting, and control of resources and assessment of financial position. PREREQ: admission to graduate program.
ACC 640 Advanced Auditing (3,0,3) Additional auditing knowledge, including EDP auditing, statistical sampling, operational auditing, and internal auditing. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 694 Topics: Accounting (3,0,3) Specialized topics of faculty and student interest. Topics will vary and may include taxation, financial accounting, auditing, and international accounting. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 semester hours if topic differs. Open only to MBA students. PREREQ: ACC 600.
ACC 601 Management Control Systems (3,0,3) Overall design of control systems and the behavioral and motivational impact on managers and employees of such systems; development of a management information system; design of compensation/incentive schemes, divisional control, work measurement vs. discretionary cost approach to cost control, budgetary control, internal control, and performance reporting. PREREQ: ACC 600.
ACC 602 Advanced Financial Accounting (3,0,3) Financial accounting topics for external reporting; international accounting; financial statement analysis. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 603 Consolidations and Partnerships (3,0,3) Accounting for specialized forms of business enterprise: mergers, consolidations, acquisitions, and partnerships. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 610 Advanced Accounting Theory (3,0,3) Overview of topics relevant to current accounting theory, research, standard setting, and practice. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 620 Tax Research and Practice (3,0,3) Methodology and sources of tax research; tax analysis research, policy implications, behavioral aspects, and use of quantitative analysis. Open only to students admitted to graduate program. PREREQ: completion of undergraduate course(s) in individual and business taxation.
ACC 625 Accounting for Management (3,0,3) Communication, interpretation, analysis, and use of accounting information for the benefit of management; financial statement analysis, cost analysis, budgetary control, standard cost systems, and capital budgeting. Open only to students in MBA program. PREREQ: MBA 602 or equivalent, MBA 610, MBA 612, and ENG/SPE 603.
ACC 630 Fundamentals of Fund Accounting (3,0,3) Uses of financial information in public and nonprofit organizational decision-making financial planning and budgeting, and control of resources and assessment of financial position. PREREQ: admission to graduate program.
ACC 640 Advanced Auditing (3,0,3) Additional auditing knowledge, including EDP auditing, statistical sampling, operational auditing, and internal auditing. PREREQ: admission to graduate program; 21 semester hours of undergraduate accounting courses.
ACC 694 Topics: Accounting (3,0,3) Specialized topics of faculty and student interest. Topics will vary and may include taxation, financial accounting, auditing, and international accounting. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 semester hours if topic differs. Open only to MBA students. PREREQ: ACC 60
AFR 100 Introduction to Afro-American Studies (3,0,3) Origins, relevance, and scope of Afro-American studies, distinguishing the Afro-centric orientation by investigating the seven core subject areas of Afro-American studies; contributions and conditions of black women. A general studies course (social sciences and non-western perspective or race/gender perspective).
ANT 100 Cultural Anthropology (3,0,3) Definition and nature of culture, its content and structure (e.g., kinship, politics, and religion); basic field methods; emphasis on non-western cultures. A general studies course (behavioral sciences).
ANT 110 Introduction to Archaeology (3,0,3) Change and development of prehistoric cultures from 3 million B.C. to early civilizations; selected Old World and New World cultures. Basic archaeological methods. A general studies course (behavioral sciences and historical perspective).
ANT 130 American Culture (3,0,3) Contemporary American culture examined through comparative study and through American and international student interaction; use of observation, interviewing, recording, and analysis. A general studies course (behavioral sciences). This course also satisfies the non-western perspective requirement for students from non-western cultures (Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East,) who have been in the U.S. one year or less. PREREQ: consent of instructor or adviser for international students.
ANT 201 World Cultures (3,0,3) Survey of world cultures, primarily non-literate, using various anthropological approaches; development from simple to more complex cultural systems. A general studies course (behavioral sciences or non-western perspective). PREREQ: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
ANT 202 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3,0,3) Human genetics, primate behavior, humankind as biological organisms, relation of humans to culture, human evolution. A general studies course (behavioral sciences). COREQ: ANT 202L.
ANT 202L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Laboratory (0,2,1) Laboratory focusing on human genetics, primate behavior, and human osteology. COREQ: ANT 202.
ANT 210 Introduction to Archaeological Method and Theory (3,0,3) Methods of archaeological excavation and analysis; how archaeologists interpret excavated material and reconstruct prehistoric ways of life. A general studies course (behavioral sciences).
ANT 215 Archaeological Field Methods (3-4 sem. hrs.) Archaeological excavation methods; excavation at an archaeological site; excavation, recording, mapping, analysis. Summer. Three semester hours if taught during intersession; 4, if taught during 5-week session
ANT 230 North American Indians (3,0,3) Origin; traditional ways of life; current position in American society. A general studies course (behavioral sciences and non-western perspective). PREREQ: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
ANT 231 Modern American Indians (3,0,3) Current problems faced by Indian populations in North America; history of Indian-white and Indian-black relations; relations to federal government. A general studies course (behavioral sciences and non-western perspective). PREREQ: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
ANT 240 Peoples of Africa (3,0,3) Archaeology, geography, history, and cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa to the present; culture area concept. A general studies course (behavioral sciences and non-western perspective). PREREQ: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
ANT 243 Peoples of East Asia (3,0,3) Culture and society of peoples in modern nations of China, Japan, and Korea; legacies of Japanese and Western colonialism; Confucian world views and attitudes towards kinship and gender. A general studies course (behavioral science and non-western perspective). PREREQ: sophomore standing or consent of instructor
ANT 245 Peoples of Latin America (3,0,3) Contemporary cultures of Latin America; problems of contact, colonization, acculturation, development of the area cultural tradition, and contemporary urbanization. A general studies course (behavioral sciences and non-western perspective). Same as SOC 245. PREREQ: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
ANT 275 Language and Culture (3,0,3) Methods and case studies in anthropological linguistics; relationship between language and culture; language structure. PREREQ: ANT 100.
ANT 301 World Patterns of Race and Ethnicity (3,0,3) Patterns of inter-group relations in multi-ethnic societies (e.g., South Africa, Brazil, Israel, and Northern Ireland); similarities and differences between these and U.S. Same as SOC 301. PREREQ: ANT 100 or SOC 100 or consent of instructor.
ANT 307 Museum Methods (2,2,3) Actual work experience in museums, stressing an anthropological and research orientation; history of museums and their role in the development of anthropology.
ANT 308 Cultural Resource Management (3,0,3) Practical, ethical, and legal issues surrounding the preservation of prehistoric and historic cultural resources on the local, state and national level. How to locate projects, make proposals and conduct CRM surveys; writing, submitting and reviewing reports; maintaining good community relations. PREREQ: ANT 210.
ANT 312 Social Organization (3,0,3) Study of "primitive," peasant, and urban social organization; associations based on kinship, ethnic affiliation, age, and gender. PREREQ: ANT 100 or consent of instructor.
ANT 320 Religion and Culture (3,0,3) Anthropological approaches to the study of religion, religious beliefs, and practices of selected non-western and western cultures. PREREQ: ANT 100 or consent of instructor
ANT 325 Applied Anthropology (3,0,3) Practical uses to which anthropology can be put solving problems through research, policy development, and administration; case studies in developmental anthropology, ethnic relations, medical anthropology, gerontology, and environmental anthropology; research project on selected topic. PREREQ: ANT100.
ANT 330 Women, Gender and Culture, a Global Perspective (3,0,3) Examines the position of women in various cultures around the world: considers women's roles in local and world subsistence, economic, political, family, religious, and other institutions; examines the cultural construction of gender; seeks explanations for women's low status and women's struggle against loss of power. PREREQ: junior standing.
ANT 335 Advanced Archaeological Field Methods (3-4 sem. hrs.) Further experience in excavation, recording, mapping; excavation at an archaeological site. Summer. Three semester hours if taught during intersession; 4 if taught during 5-week session. PREREQ: ANT 210 and ANT 215; consent of instructor.
ANT 339 Introduction to Ethnographic Research (1,0,1) Intro to principles of ethnographic research; readings; design of an ethnographic project. COREQ: ANT 340. PREREQ: ANT 100, junior standing and consent of instructor.
ANT 340 Ethnographic Methods (3,0,3) Each student conducts an individual ethnographic research project to be completed during the semester. COREQ: ANT 339. PREREQ: ANT 100; junior standing or consent of instructor.
ANT 345 Environmental Anthropology (3,0,3) Sociocultural patterns of human-environmental interaction; applied research on and policy solutions to environmental problems in the western and non-western worlds. PREREQ: ANT 100.
ANT 350 North American Archaeology (3,0,3) Prehistoric cultures and cultural developments in the United States and Canada from the first settlement to late prehistoric times; regional cultural developments. PREREQ: ANT 110 or ANT 210 or consent of instructor.
ANT 352 Archeology of Mesoamerica (3,0,3) Major pre-Colombian cultures of Mexico and Central America from earliest times until the Spanish conquest (Aztecs, Mayas, etc.); rise of towns, ceremonial centers, cities, states, and empires; development and elaboration of area and regional cultural traditions; selected problems in Mesoamerican prehistory. PREREQ: ANT 100 or ANT 110 or consent of instructor.
ANT 354 South American Archaeology (3,0,3) Cultures of South America from the earliest settlers through the Inca Empire and European conquests; tracing major technological advances and changes in social organization. PREREQ: ANT 110 and ANT 210.
ANT 355 Archaeological Laboratory Analysis (2,2,3) Follow-up study of excavated materials; artifact description, measurement, and analysis by students. PREREQ: ANT 210 or consent of instructor.
ANT 358 Anthropology and the Arts (3,0,3) Arts and art styles of Pacific, African, native North American, and other cultures; functions of art; relationship to other aspects of culture. PREREQ: 3 semester hours in anthropology or art.
ANT 360 Indians of Mexico and Guatemala (3,0,3) Aboriginal cultures of Mexico and Guatemala; economic, social, political, and religious aspects of traditional and contemporary Indian cultures. PREREQ: ANT 100 or consent of instructor.
ANT 362 Japanese Culture and Society (3,0,3) Contemporary culture and society of Japan; family life, kinship system, life cycle, socialization, social and political organization, economics, religion, and rural and urban life. PREREQ: ANT 100 or ANT 243 or consent of instructor.
ANT 365 Modern Chinese Culture and Society (3,0,3) Culture and society of the People's Republic of China; Chinese communism; social circumstances of Chinese peasants, workers, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and artists. PREREQ: ANT 100 or consent of instructor.
ANT 380 Origins of Civilization (3,0,3) The six major early civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China, Mesoamerica, and Peru; archaeological background of the development of early civilization; various theories on the development of civilization. PREREQ: ANT 110.
ANT 391 Research Practicum I (3,0,3) Placement with agency for supervised experience in developing or applying research skills. Students will also meet with other practicum students and faculty field supervisors. Same as SOC 461. PREREQ: ANT 460.
ANT 392 Research: Archaeology (1-6 sem. hrs.) Student investigation of selected archaeological topics chosen in consultation with instructor. PREREQ: ANT 210 and consent of instructor.
ANT 394 Topics: Anthropology (3,0,3) A newer development in any phase of anthropology. See Schedule of Classes for current topic and prerequisites.
ANT 400 People in Cities (3,0,3) Urbanization, industrialization, metropolitanization, and urban ecology; impact of large scale population aggregations on social institutions; adaptation and adjustment of migrants; developing nations. PREREQ: ANT 100 or consent of instructor.
ANT 401 Culture Theory (3,0,3) Development of the discipline; major theoretical and anthropological contributions. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
ANT 410 Archaeological Theory (3,0,3) Theoretical bases of archaeological re- search; research design, analysis, and interpretation; socio-cultural reconstruction. PREREQ: ANT 210 and consent of instructor.
ANT 460 Research Practicum Preparation (1,0,1) Small-group seminar to introduce practicum skills: finding a placement assignment, writing a project proposal, making a contract, working with agency/business personnel, working in teams, scheduling projects, writing reports, and managing time. Same as SOC 460. PREREQ: SOC 322 or ANT 325.
ANT 480 Advanced Anthropological Concepts (1,0,1) Assessment testing, directed readings and individual projects in anthropology. To be taken in the student's last semester. PREREQ: anthropology major, senior standing, at least 24 semester hours in anthropology (at least 9 of these at the 300 or 400 level), and consent of instructor.
ANT 491 Research Practicum II (3,0,3) Continuation of ANT 461. Same as SOC 462.
ANT 499 Independent Study (1-6 sem. hrs.) Specialized aspect or topic in anthropology chosen by student and appropriate faculty member for study. PREREQ: junior or senior standing.
ANT 640 Ethnographic Methods for Educational Research (3,0,3) Basic issues and problems in the design and conduct of ethnographic and other qualitative research methods as applied to education; proposal writing, ethics, entree, gathering field data, data management and analysis, and final writing and presentation of results.
ANT 694 Topics: Anthropology (3,0,3) A special topic in any area of anthropology. Repeatable up to 12 semester hours when topics vary.
ANT 699 Independent Study: Anthropology (1-6 semester hours) Specialized topic in anthropology chosen by student and appropriate faculty member for study. Repeatable up to 12 semester hours when topics vary.
ANT 640 Ethnographic Methods for Educational Research (3,0,3) Basic issues and problems in the design and conduct of ethnographic and other qualitative research methods as applied to education; proposal writing, ethics, entree, gathering field data, data management and analysis, and final writing and presentation of results.
ANT 694 Topics: Anthropology (3,0,3) A special topic in any area of anthropology. Repeatable up to 12 semester hours when topics vary.
ANT 699 Independent Study: Anthropology (1-6 semester hours) Specialized topic in anthropology chosen by student and appropriate faculty member for study. Repeatable up to 12 semester hours when topics vary.
ART 100 Art Appreciation (3,0,3) Examination of major aspects of art to increase one's artistic awareness. A general studies course (humanities/fine arts).
ART 101 Survey of Western Art I (3,0,3) Major art styles from prehistory through Medieval period; slide and essay exams emphasizing styles and cultural influences on the arts. A general studies course (humanities/fine arts).
ART 102 Survey of Western Art II (3,0,3) Major art styles from the Renaissance to the mid-19th century; development of the arts as reflective of Western European values and ideas. A general studies course (humanities/fine arts).
ART 103 Survey of Western Art III (3,0,3) Major styles in Western European Art from mid-19th century to the present; the so-called modern period, reflecting the dissolution of traditional western values in the pictorial arts. A general studies course (humanities/fine arts).
ART 104 Survey of Asian Art (3,0,3) Major styles of architecture, sculpture, print- making, painting, and ceramics of India, South Asia, China, and Japan. A general studies course (humanities/fine arts and non-western perspective).
ART 111 Concepts in Art (3,3,3) Survey of issues, concepts, and professions in art; introduction to faculty work and ideas; current thinking in the disciplines. COREQ: ART 121, ART 122, or consent of instructor.
ART 121 Two-dimensional Visual Studies (3,3,3) Color theory and color relationships; exploration of history and psychology of color; form and space in a two-dimensional context; development of spatial considerations.
ART 122 Three-dimensional Visual Studies (3,3,3) Development of form in non- illusionary space; variety of media used to illustrate mechanics of abstract relationships of space and form.
ART 130 Painting for Non-Majors (3,3,3) Basic oil painting techniques to develop skills in painting; color mixing, various methods of paint application, basic drawing skills and canvas preparation, exercises in selecting subject matter and composition; use of models, still-lifes, and landscapes. Does not apply to major in studio art.
ART 210 Drawing I (3,3,3) Various media and subject matter; composition; development of ability to observe and perceive spatial relationships.
ART 222 Introduction to Desktop Publishing for Non-Art Students (3,0,3) Desk-top computer technology driving the print communication revolution; development of visual skills required of student or professor, entrepreneur or poet, business person, or professional writer; combining words with off-the-shelf clip art and with painted, drawn, and illustrated images; manipulated video and photographic images in a designed publication; power of the well-designed page.
ART 224 Introduction to Computer Graphics for Design (3,3,3) Integration of the computer as a tool in the design process to produce painted, drafted, and drawn imagery for print applications. May be substituted by CEP 300 with consent of instructor or academic adviser. PREREQ: ART111; ART 121; ART 122.
ART 225 Introduction to Graphic Design (3,3,3) Principles and theory of graphic design aesthetics; introduction to materials and processes. PREREQ: ART 224 or consent of instructor. COREQ: ART 226.
ART 226 Introduction to Typography (3,3,3) Principles and theory of type for communication; design aesthetics of typography. PREREQ: ART 224, or consent of instructor. COREQ: ART 225
ART 230 Painting I (3,3,3) Use of oil or acrylic painting media; fundamental painting techniques in a range of styles; criticism and contemporary concepts. PREREQ: ART 111, ART 121 and ART 210 (or consent of instructor if student not majoring in art).
ART 232 Painting: Watercolor (3,3,3) Uses and fundamental and exploratory techniques of one of the traditional media in painting. PREREQ (waived for students not majoring in art): freshman core courses (ART 111, ART 121, ART 122) or consent of instructor.
ART 240 Ceramics I (3,3,3) Nature of clay and ceramic materials; traditional methods of pinch, coil, and slab formations. PREREQ (waived for students not majoring in art): freshman core courses (ART 111, ART 121, ART 122) or consent of instructor.
ART 262 Sculpture I (3,3,3) Introduction to sculpture concepts, media, and techniques. PREREQ: ART 122. PREREQ (waived for students not majoring in art): freshman core courses (ART 111, ART 121, ART 122) or consent of instructor.
ART 272 Introduction to Printmaking (3,3,3) Basic concepts in printmaking procedures: preparation of blocks and plates, inking, registration, printing by hand and with the press; woodblock, monoprint, and etching techniques. PREREQ (waived for students not majoring in art): freshman core courses (ART 111, ART 121, ART 122) or consent of instructor.
ART 280 Public School Art (3,3,3) Development of major forms of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art; creative problems. For students in elementary education. PREREQ: application to K-4 program or consent of instructor.
ART 281 Concepts in Art Education (3,3,3) Introductory course for beginning art educators materials and ideas. PREREQ: freshman core courses (ART 111, 121, 122).
ART 282 Art Curriculum and Teaching Methods in Elementary School (3,3,3) Teaching art in elementary school; grounding in art of young children and in their special needs; creating appropriate art lessons. PREREQ: ART 281.
ART 290 Basic Photography (3,3,3) Basic camera work; black-and-white materials; photo-history; contemporary trends; basic black-and-white darkroom techniques. PREREQ: (waived for students not majoring in art): freshman core courses (ART 111, ART 121) or consent of instructor.
ART 299 Portfolio Review (0,1,0) Critique forum to evaluate students' progress and skill level, to help students successfully complete the art degree program; mechanism for faculty to admit students to professional BFA programs. All students majoring in art must register for and pass Portfolio Review after 60 semester hours of university coursework or 21 semester hours in art. Can be repeated once for BFA admission only.
ART 300 Art of the Book (3,3,3) Concepts, structures, and techniques necessary to create artists' books through lectures, slides, and visits to collections; binding techniques, paper, and materials; photocopying, rubber stamping, and letterpress printing. PREREQ (waived for students not majoring in art): freshman core courses (ART 111, ART 121, ART 122) or consent of instructor
ART 310 Intermediate Drawing (3,3,3) Continuation of ART 210. Human figure in development of spatial and tonal concepts; various media and color; advanced study of figure directed toward an individual medium and style. To be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. PREREQ (waived for students not majoring in art): freshman core courses (ART 111, ART 121, ART 122) or consent of instructor.
ART 315 Computers in Art (3,3,3) Use of computers as an artist's tool to produce works of art and/or sketches for other finished pieces; researching art on internet; writing about art; basic computer skills (Macintosh based); introduction to a variety of approaches to word and image programs. PREREQ: art core (ART 111, ART 121, ART 122) and ART 210 or consent of instructor.
ART 316 Art and the Internet (3,3,3) Continuation of ART 315. Examining the internet for research, self-expression, and self-promotion; create web-based art using image and web programs; interactivity and conceptual linkages. Partially taught on-line. PREREQ: art core: ART 111, ART 121, and ART 210, or consent of instructor
ART 321 History of Design (3,0,3) Survey of history of design fields; influences of graphic, fashion, industrial, and interior design; implications of typography and advertising on history. PREREQ: ART 103, ART 225, and ART 226, or consent of instructor.
ART 323 Intermediate Computer Graphics for Design (3,3,3) Principles of information design; the computer as a tool for design of advanced print and sequential graphic materials. PREREQ: ART 225, ART 226, or consent of instructor.
ART 325 Graphics Production (3,3,3) Development of preparatory art for utilization of industrial printing techniques and processes; copy preparation and mechanicals. May be substituted by CEP 300 with consent of instructor or academic adviser. PREREQ: ART 225, ART 226, and ART 323, or consent of instructor.
ART 326 Illustration (3,3,3) Techniques of creative rendering. PREREQ: ART 210, ART 230, and ART 310.
ART 327 Advanced Typography (3,3,3) Design of the printed page; design considerations in varied formats; principles of information design; exploration of the grid as format for design of sequential graphics. PREREQ: ART 225, ART 226, ART 321, and ART 325, or consent of instructor.
ART 330 Painting II (3,3,3) Fundamental issues of figurative painting; sophistication of technique; continued development of personal expression and creative invention based on observation and compositional concerns; exposure to professional standards for craft and conceptual responsibility. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 210 and ART 230, or consent of instructor.
ART 333 Materials and Techniques in Painting (3,3,3) Various paint media and techniques; professional studio methods; conceptual and craft development. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PREREQ: freshman core courses, and ART 230, or consent of instructor.
ART 340 Wheel Throwing (3,3,3) Basic orientation to wheel throwing; technique, form, and function; individual problem solving; maintaining and firing kilns; stoneware and firing techniques. May be repeated for a total of 9 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 240
ART 341 Ceramic Sculpture (3,3,3) Clay as a sculptural medium; fabrication techniques, clay body formulation, and surfaces; engineering, installation, and assembly; introduction to experimental processes; individual problem solving. May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 240 or consent of instructor
ART 342 Raku and Primitive Firing (3,3,3) Advanced studio credit in Raku and primitive firing techniques. PREREQ: ART240.
ART 349 Women And Art (3,0,3) Significant women artists in the history of Western art from antiquity through modern times; issues and themes affecting women's participation in the visual arts.
ART 350 Ancient Art (3,0,3) Painting, sculpture and architecture of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 351 Medieval Art (3,0,3) Evolution of medieval art from late antiquity to end of Gothic period. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 352 Northern European Art of the Renaissance (3,0,3) Major artists of Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. Discussion of the relationship of the Italian Renaissance to Northern European art and of the characteristics making Northern European art distinct from Italian. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 353 Baroque Art (3,0,3) European painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1600 to 1750. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 354 Art of the Nineteenth Century (3,0,3) Sculpture and painting of Europe from the French Revolution to the end of the 19th century. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 355 Art of the Twentieth Century (3,0,3) Major art styles in Europe and America. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 356 American Art (3,0,3) Major development in the art of the U.S. from colonial times to the end of the 19th century. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 357 Art of the Italian Renaissance (3,0,3) Art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance during the 15th and 16th centuries. PREREQ: ART 101-103.
ART 358 History of Photography (3,0,3) Survey of the major issues in the evaluation of photography from 1835 to the present.
ART 359 Arts and Crafts of Japan (3,0,3) Historical, cultural survey of Japanese arts and crafts; includes painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, gardening, Kabuki, and Noh drama. PREREQ: ART 104 or consent of instructor.
ART 362 Special Topics in Sculpture: Concepts and Media (3,3,3) In-depth exploration of sculptural media; conceptual development. May be repeated when topics vary for a minimum of 6 semester hours or a maximum of 9 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 262.
ART 372 Lithography (3,3,3) Introductory course; monoprinting on litho presses, preparation of stones and plates, drawing techniques, printing procedures. Repeatable to 6 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 272.
ART 373 Intermediate Printmaking (3,3,3) Continuation of introductory printmaking; further development of technique and personal imagery in various printmaking disciplines; relief, intaglio, monoprint, silkscreen, or colography. Repeatable to 6 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 270, ART 271, or ART 272.
ART 374 Techniques in Printmaking (3,3,3) Methods and processes in fine art printmaking in one or more of the following: collagraphy; intaglio, lithography, mixed media, monotype, photo printmaking, screenprinting; development of personal imagery. PREREQ: ART 272 or consent of instructor.
ART 382 Art Education: Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary Students (3,3,3) Development of a meaningful approach to planning and initiating art at the secondary level; special needs of secondary students, multicultural issues; community-based art making. For art education students only. PREREQ: ART 111, ART 121, and ART 122. PREREQ or COREQ: ART 281 and ART 282.
ART 390 Photography II (3,3,3) Continuation of ART 290. PREREQ: ART 290.
ART 391 Intermediate Photography (3,3,3) Advanced visual, technical, and conceptual problems initiated by students; in-depth investigations of historical and contemporary work. To be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 390 or consent of instructor.
ART 392 Applied Photography I (3,3,3) Overview of commercial photography; use of the view camera for studio illustration and architecture. PREREQ: ART 290.
ART 393 Color Photography (3,3,3) Advanced technical and visual problems in color photography. PREREQ: ART 391 or consent of instructor.
ART 394 Alternate Photographic Processes (3,3,3) History, chemistry, and uses of non-traditional methods. PREREQ: ART 390
ART 395 Applied Photography II (3,3,3) Commercial photography techniques; studio portraits, environmental portraiture, fashion, industrial photography, color materials, portfolio development. PREREQ: ART 290; ART 390 and ART 392 recommended
ART 396 Photo-documentary (3,3,3) The photo-documentary as an expression of history, sociology, and social instrumentation. Same as JOU 391. PREREQ: ART 290 and JOU 390
ART 397 Digital Photography I (3,3,3) Introduction to digital photographic practices; pixel-based photographic controls for tone, color, retouching, masking, compositing, and special effects. PREREQ: ART 290
ART 410 Advanced Drawing (3,3,3) Students will work towards execution of a body of work expressive of their cumulative knowledge; life drawing encouraged; working towards a graduating senior show. To be repeated for a minimum of 9 semester hours or a maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 310 for 6 semester hours
ART 421 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3, 3, 3) Topics in graphic design. Topics listed in Schedule of Classes as topics change. Repeatable to 9 semester hours toward major in graphic design. PREREQ: ART 325, ART 327, and consent of instructor
ART 425 Advanced Graphic Design I (3,3,3) Comprehensive graphic designing in project form; analysis and agency skills directed toward individual areas of specialization and professionalism. PREREQ: ART 325
ART 426 Advanced Graphic Design II (3,3,3) Continuation of ART 425. PREREQ: ART 425
ART 428 Senior Project: Graphic Design (3,0,3) Development of a single, comprehensive, student project reflecting cumulative knowledge in graphic design; furthering of organizational skills necessary to direct a design project from concept through production; development of professional practice skills, personal portfolio, and show.
ART 430 Painting III (3,3,3) Individual problems in painting; specialization in techniques suited to personal expression; independent painting under staff guidance; development of a consistent body of work suitable for a graduating senior show. To be repeated a minimum of 6 semester hours or a maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 330 and ART 333 for a total 9 semester hours, or consent of instructor.
ART 440 Advanced Ceramics (3,3,3) Exhibition of student initiative in developing as ceramic artist; personal development stressed. Students are expected to execute projects expressive of their cumulative knowledge and suitable for a graduating senior show; presentation includes written materials, photographs, and finished objectives. To be repeated a minimum of 6 semester hours or a maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 340.
ART 442 Ceramics Materials and Techniques (3,3,3) Clay and glaze theory and formulation; materials handling and studio maintenance; laboratory work, lectures, and research. Required of students who concentrate in ceramics. PREREQ: ART 340 or ART 341.
ART 443 Kiln Construction (3,3,3) Theory and practice; experimentation with methods and materials. PREREQ: ART 340.
ART 450 Seminar: Advanced Studio (3,0,3) Criticism of work, practical gallery experience, and expansion of awareness of contemporary professional realities in the exhibition and sale of one's work.
ART 452 Arts of South Asia (3,0,3) Cultural and historical topics on South Asian art and artifacts; aesthetics, architecture, film, literature, painting, and sculpture. PREREQ: ART 104 or consent of instructor.
ART 458 Art History: Methodology and Criticism (3,0,3) A practical guide and theoretical study of art historical and critical methods. PREREQ: ART 101, ART 102, and ART 103.
ART 460 Sculpture: Advanced Study (3,3,3) Visual, technical, and conceptual problems initiated by students; personal development; individual expression. Students are expected to execute a consistent body of work suitable for a senior show. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 360 or ART 361.
ART 473 Advanced Printmaking (3,3,3) Advanced techniques in printmaking; development of personal imagery, refinement of technical skills, experimentation in mixed techniques; color printing. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 372, ART 373 or ART 374.
ART 474 Workshop in Printmaking (3,3,3) Independent study in advanced printmaking. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
ART 490 Advanced Photography (3,3,3) Student is expected to work towards a personal visual statement; relationship of student's work with past and contemporary photographs; final development of a body of work suitable for exhibition as a one-person show. To be repeated a minimum of 6 semester hours or a maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 391 or consent of instructor.
ART 492 Summer Workshop in Photography (3,3,3) Intensive two-week workshop; the student is exposed to the technical, visual, and philosophical viewpoint of two or more visiting artists. PREREQ: ART 290.
ART 493 Digital Photography II (3,3,3) Digital manipulation of large photographic files; utilization of helper programs; exposure to contemporary professional practices PREREQ: ART 397.
ART 494 Special Topics in Studio Art (1-3 sem. hrs.) Group or individual studio study/research projects in selected media with faculty. Topics vary and include technical, conceptual, and aesthetic issues and are listed in Schedule of Classes. Repeatable to 6 semester hours toward major in art. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
ART 497 Senior Exhibition (0,1,0) Capstone experience for all students majoring in art. During the final semester of residency in the Department of Art, students will learn valuable skills of exhibition design and production, culminating in an exhibition of their work critiqued by a faculty committee. All students majoring in art must register for and pass Senior Exhibition. PREREQ: ART 299 or consent of instructor.
ART 498 Independent Study (3, 0, 3) Projects, directed by faculty members, must be selected before registration. A maximum of 6 semester hours of independent study is applicable toward the major in art. PREREQ: consent of instructor
ART 499 Gallery Internship (3,0,3) Student works in gallery; learning gallery methods and procedures; planning, insuring, hanging, packing, and unpacking of exhibits; working with artists; assisting in planning of gallery schedule.
ART 610 Graduate Studio in Drawing (3,0,3) Advanced development in drawing; development of a professional portfolio. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 410 or consent of instructor
ART 620 Graduate Studio in Graphic Design (3,0,3) Advanced development in graphic design; development of a professional portfolio. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 428 or consent of instructor.
ART 623 Graduate Studio in Computer Graphics for Graphic Designers (3,0,3) Advanced development in computer graphics; development of professional portfolio. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 428 or consent of instructor.
ART 630 Graduate Studio in Painting (3,0,3) Advanced development in painting; development of professional body of work. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 430 or consent of instructor.
ART 640 Ceramics: The Electric Kiln (3,3,3) Technical aspects of cone 6 production using the electric kiln; development of glazing and firing techniques while practicing skills in hand building and/or throwing. Designed for art teachers or for students with completed course work in ceramics. PREREQ: ceramics course work or consent of instructor.
ART 641 Graduate Studio in Ceramics (3,0,3) Advanced development in ceramics; development of a professional portfolio. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 440 or consent of instructor.
ART 650 Graduate Study in Art History (3,0,3) Advanced study and research in art history. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
ART 660 Graduate Studio in Sculpture (3,0,3) Advanced development in sculpture; development of a professional body of work. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 460 or ART 462 or consent of instructor.
ART 672 Graduate Studio in Printmaking (3,3,3) Advanced development in an area of concentration in printmaking; development of professional portfolio. PREREQ: ART 474 or equivalent.
ART 680 Art in the Elementary Curriculum (3,0,3) Curricular concerns associated with teaching art; design of an art program to use with public school students and to review and critique in a final class meeting. For both elementary classroom teachers and art teachers.
ART 681 Visual Art Content (3,0,3) This course will familiarize students with historical and contemporary issues and theories in art education. Students will also become familiar with National Standards, Core Content, and the CATS assessment in arts and humanities and their impact on teaching art. For MAT students only.
ART 682 Visual Art Methods (3,0,3) This course empowers students to teach inquiry in Art History. Art Criticism, Aesthetics and Art Making through current research and practices in the field. Through curricular framing, the student will plan and present units and develop appropriate assessment tools based on age appropriate research: For MAT students only.
ART 683 Evenings for Educators (3,0,3) This two semester course is based upon the Cincinnati Art Museum's "Evenings for Educators" program and will provide educators with the tools to design and reinforce the curriculum through arts and humanities, using the museum as a base. Class held at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
ART 684 AAAE: Arts Connections (3,0,3) Sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Arts Education, this arts-based program offers training in the Multiple Intelligences, integrated curriculum, assessment design/development, and experience with professional artists in dance, drama, visual art, and music. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.
ART 690 Graduate Studio in Photography (3,0,3) Advanced development in photography; development of professional portfolio. Repeatable for 12 semester hours. PREREQ: ART 490 or consent of instructor.
ART 693 Graduate Studio in Digital Imagemaking (3,0,3) Advanced development of computer graphics for fine artists; development of professional body of work. Repeatable to 12 semester hours. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
ART 699 Independent Study (3,0,3) Projects, directed by members of the faculty, must be selected before registration. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
AST 110 Solar Systems Astronomy with Laboratory (3,2,4) Integrated lecture and laboratory; survey of the solar system with emphasis on application of scientific method; current thought on structure, dynamics, origin, and evolution of sun and planets; laboratory activities on
AST 115 Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology with Laboratory (3,2,4) Integrated lecture and laboratory; structure, dynamics, origin, and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe within framework of scientific methodology; laboratory activities on observational techniques and astrophysical processes. Knowledge of elementary algebra is helpful. A general studies course (natural sciences).
AST 315 Introductory Astrophysics (3,0,3) Quantitative application of physical principles to subjects of astronomical interest; orbits, planetary atmosphere escape, interactions of radiation with matter, analysis of stellar atmospheres, and evolution and origin of the elements. Same as PHY 315. PREREQ: PHY 222 and MAT 120.
AST
392 Directed Research: Astronomy (1-3 sem. hrs.) Supervised research in
an area of astronomy currently under investigation by one or more members
of the astronomy faculty. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 semester hours.
PREREQ: junior standing or consent of instructor.
AST 394 Topics: Astronomy (3,0,3) Topics of current astronomical interest or significant physical and philosophical importance, e.g., cosmology, black holes, relativity, stellar evolution, the interstellar medium, observational techniques, space flight, and exobiology. PREREQ: AST 115 or consent of instructor.
AST
397 Special Projects: Astronomy (1-3 sem. hrs.) Completion of an independent
project in astronomy. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PREREQ:
junior standing of consent of instructor.
AST 399 Independent Study: Astronomy (1-3 sem. hrs.) Directed projects for advanced students. PREREQ: AST 301 and consent of instructor.
AST 492 Directed Research: Astronomy (1-3 sem. hrs.) Supervised research in an area of astronomy currently under investigation by one or more members of the astronomy faculty. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 semester hours. PREREQ: 8 semester hours of upper division physics or astronomy courses and consent of instructor.
AST 694 Topics: Astronomy (1-4 sem. hrs.) Various topics in astronomy. Specific topics are determined in consultation with the instructor, the student's advisor and the Chair of Physics and Geology. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
ATS 261 Engineering Material (2,2,3) Structures, properties, applications, and failure modes of materials, both metallic and non-metallic; heat treatment and processing effects on microstructure; introduction to chemical properties; principles and applications of destructive and non-destructive testing. PREREQ: CHE 120.
ATS 300 Statics and Strength of Materials (3,0,3) Theory and application of the mechanics of rigid bodies in equilibrium; mechanical properties of materials; stress; strain; torsion; shear force and bending moments; beam deflection; combined loading. PREREQ: MAT 120 or MAT 122; PHY 211.
ATS 340 Applied Dynamics (3,0,3) Theories and applications of dynamic mechanics, including Newton's Laws, work, kinetics, impulse, and momentum. PREREQ: MAT 120 or MAT 121; PHY 211.
ATS 361 Fluid Power (2,2,3) Basic laws and concepts of fluid mechanics and their applications to fluid power circuits. PREREQ: MAT 120 or MAT 122; PHY 211.
ATS 450 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (2,2,3) Fundamentals of thermodynamics, first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties of liquids and gases; air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; power cycles; modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) and their applications in technology; computer simulations of thermodynamics and heat transfer processes. PREREQ: MAT 120 or MAT 122; PHY 211.
AVA 100 Introduction to Aviation (3,0,3) Aviation from before powered flight through the social impact of space exploration and aerospace technology. Days and evenings, fall.
AVA 120 Principles of Passenger and Air Cargo Management (3,0,3) Planning, organization, directing, and controlling airlines. Evenings, spring.
AVA 180 Theory of Flight (3,0,3) Principles of flight; information on navigation, meteorology, aircraft operation, and air traffic-control necessary to pass Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) written examination for private pilot certificate. Evenings, fall.
AVA 181 Theory of Flight II Advanced(3,0,3) Advanced navigation problems and applications; uses of weather forecasts and data and in-flight advisories; performance charts, loading schedules, aircraft limitations, emergencies, flight systems, and pilot and crew duties; regulations pertaining to IFR and VFR flight and license; navigation chart interpretation of both VFR and IFR charts, national airspace uses; IFR departure, enroute, and arrival procedures. PREREQ: AVA 180.
AVA 186 Flight Education II Advanced (1,6,3) First of three phases of flight training in preparation for the FAA commercial and instrument pilot license; review and continuation of AVA 185; extensive navigation, including radio, VHF, and radar; night operations, night navigation, extensive basic instrument training. Fifteen hours of dual flight and 50 hours of solo flight necessary for credit. PREREQ: AVA 181 and AVA 185.
AVA 200 Aviation Problems (3,0,3) Individual study of vital areas in aviation; presentation and discussion of findings. Open only to graduating students. Evenings, spring
AVA 210 Aviation Laws and Regulations (3,0,3) Liability for property damage and personal injury; role and practices of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB); aviation taxation and financing; aircraft safety and accident investigation; role and practices of the FAA; criminal acts related to aviation. Evenings, spring.
AVA 220 Aviation Marketing (3,0,3) Marketing in the airline industry; identification of markets; promotion and sales practices; service philosophies. Evenings, spring.
AVA 240 Airport Management (3,0,3) Administrative problems of aviation, e.g., financing, personnel recruitment and training, community and public relations, scheduling, and governmental regulations. Evenings, fall.
AVA 296 Internship: Aviation (1,10,3) Supervised work experience for students majoring in aviation; field assignments in airport administration, commercial carrier companies, or fixed-base operations, as appropriate. Open only to graduating students.
AVA 299 Independent Study: Aviation (1-3 sem.hrs.) Directed readings, independent research, or other areas of specific or individual academic interest. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis. Written agreement between faculty and student must be submitted to department chair within first two weeks of semester; elements of agreement to include: purpose, objective, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation procedure. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
BAD 233 Small Business Management (3,0,3) Analysis of small business ownership and operation; financing, management, control, organization, record keeping, and personnel.
BAD 305 Behavior in Organizations: Understanding Organizational Life (3,0,3) Overview of the complex organizational, group, and individual processes constituting the internal environment of contemporary business organizations; understanding the dynamics and learning the concepts, theories, processes, and skills suggested by research to underlie effective planning, organizing, interacting, and controlling. PREREQ: junior standing.
BAD 490 Business Policy (3,0,3) Application of theoretical knowledge to a wide variety of business situations; development of top management viewpoint in developing and assessing corporate strategy; case method and classroom presentations. Open only to students certified as majoring in business disciplines; recommended to be taken during the last 18 semester hours of business coursework. PREREQ: BAD 305, FIN 305, MGT 305, MKT 305, and senior standing.
BAD 685 Business Strategy, Implementation, and Control (3,0,3) Strategic planning in the business environment; social, political, economic, and ethical forces to which managers must respond; implementation of strategy and control process; use of cases and computers to develop and analyze strategic decisions. May not be waived, transferred from another school, or substituted. PREREQ: ACC 625, ECO 625, FIN 625, MBA 610, MBA 612, MKT 625, SPE/ENG 603; students must either be within 12 graduate semester hours of completing MBA program or obtain consent of MBA director.
BAD 694 Topics: Business (1-3 sem. hrs.) Study of a selected contemporary area in business; topics vary and may include international business, studies of the business environment, and legal issues in business. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 semester hours if topics differ. Open only to students in the MBA program. PREREQ: consent of instructor and MBA program director.
BAD 699 Independent Study: Business (1-3 sem. hrs.) Specialized aspect or topic in business chosen by a student and an appropriate faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Open only to MBA students. PREREQ: consent of instructor and MBA program director.
BIO 120 General Biology (3,0,4) Cell biology; genetics; ecology; biological evolution and diversity. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. A general studies course (natural sciences). PREREQ: A minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or completion of all pre-college curriculum courses, or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 120L. Fall, spring, summer.
BIO 120L General Biology: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 120. A general studies course (natural sciences). COREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 121 Systems Biology (3,0,3) Nutritional, circulatory, excretory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and developmental systems in plants and animals, emphasizing humans. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. Spring. A general studies course (natural sciences). PREREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 123 Human Ecology (3,0,3) Human influence and impact on the environment; basic ecological principles; energy sources and utilization; ethical, economic, political, and legal aspects of environmental problems and concerns. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. Spring. A general studies course (natural sciences). PREREQ: A minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or completion of all pre-college curriculum courses, or consent of instructor.
BIO 125 Biological Perspective of Wellness (3,0,3) Core concepts of structure and function of human systems; contemporary holistic health attitudes and practices. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. Fall, spring. A general studies course (natural sciences). PREREQ: A minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or completion of all pre-college curriculum courses, or consent of instructor.
BIO 126 Human Nutrition (3,0,3) Human nutritional requirements; physiology of digestion and absorption; world food crises; food faddism and miracle diets. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. Fall, spring. A general studies course (natural sciences). PREREQ: A minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or completion of all pre-college curriculum courses, or consent of instructor.
BIO 129 Spring Flora of Kentucky (1 sem. hr.) Identification and uses of Kentucky's spring flowering plants. Two weekends (Saturday and Sunday) of field work. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 131 Summer Flora of Kentucky (1 sem. hr.) Identification and uses of Kentucky's summer flowering plants. Two weekends (Saturday and Sunday) of field work. Summer, on demand. PREREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 150 Introduction to Biology I (3,0,5) Interrelationships between organisms and their environment: evolution, systematics, and diversity; cellular reproduction and Mendelian genetics. A general studies course (natural sciences) but suggested only for students majoring or minoring in biological sciences. Fall, spring. PREREQ A minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or completion of all pre-college curriculum courses, or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 150L and BIO 150R. PREREQ or COREQ: CHE 120.
BIO 150L Introduction to Biology I: Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 150. A general studies course (general studies course (natural sciences) but suggested only for students majoring or minoring in biological sciences. COREQ: BIO 150 and BIO 150R.
BIO 150R Biology Recitation (1,0,0) Recitation to accompany BIO 150. COREQ: BIO 150 and BIO 150L.
BIO 151 Introduction to Biology II (3,0,5) Gene regulation; nutrient procurement; fluid transport; cell structure and function; photosynthesis and respiration. A general studies course (natural sciences) but suggested only for students majoring or minoring in biological sciences. Spring, summer. PREREQ: BIO 150; COREQ: BIO 151L and 151R.
BIO 151L Introduction to Biology II: Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 151. A general studies course (natural sciences) but suggested only for students majoring or minoring in biological sciences. COREQ: BIO 151 and BIO 151R.
BIO 151R Biology Recitation II (1,0,0) Recitation to accompany BIO 151. COREQ: BIO 151 and 151L.
BIO 152 Biology Orientation I (1,0,1) Introduction and orientation to the field of biology. Replaces BIO 150R for transfer students who already have first-year biology courses. Not open to students who have had BIO 150R.
BIO 153 Biology Orientation II (1,0,1) Introduction and orientation to the field of biology and to biological research. Replaces BIO 151R for transfer students who already have first-year biology courses. Not open to students who have had BIO 151R.
BIO 160 Plants and Human Cultures (1,4,3) Plants and their role in human history and cultures; development of agriculture; ecological role of plants; plant products (e.g., food plants, spices, drugs, fibers, wood, rubber); horticulture; plants in religion, art, music, literature; vegetation and people. A general studies course (natural sciences). Fall. PREREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 202 Microbiology for Health Professionals (2,4,4) Bacteriological techniques; control, epidemiology, and pathogenicity of microorganism; pathogen-host relationships; disease states. Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ: one semester of college biology and one semester of college chemistry (CHE 115 or above) or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 202L.
BIO 202L Microbiology for Health Professionals: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 202. Bacteriological techniques. COREQ: BIO 202.
BIO 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3,0,4) Introduction to human structure and function. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. A general studies course (natural sciences). Fall, summer (on demand) PREREQ: Composite ACT of 19 or any college biology or chemistry course with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 208L.
BIO 208L Human Anatomy and Physiology I: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 208. Gross and microscopic morphology and application of physiological principles. A general studies course (natural sciences). COREQ: BIO 208.
BIO 209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3,0,4) Continuation of BIO 208 with emphasis on structure and function of organ systems. Students should complete both BIO 208 and 209 for an overall survey of human structure and function. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. Spring, summer (on demand). PREREQ: BIO 208 or instructor consent. A general studies course (natural sciences). COREQ: BIO 209L.
BIO 209L Human Anatomy and Physiology II: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 209. Gross and microscopic morphology and application of physiological principles. A general studies course (natural sciences). COREQ: BIO 209.
BIO 211 General Botany (2,0,4) Morphology; taxonomy; physiology; genetics; ecology; evolution. Spring. PREREQ: BIO150 or consent of instructor. A general studies course (natural sciences). COREQ: BIO 211L.
BIO 211L General Botany: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 211. Field trips. A general studies course (natural sciences). COREQ: BIO 211.
BIO 240 Information Resources in Biological Sciences (2,0,2) Methodology of information retrieval and presentation; introduction to biological literature; independent library work. A course for the sophomore year. Fall, spring. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
BIO 272 Medical and Biological Terminology (3,0,3) Derivatives, prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Fall. PREREQ: none.
BIO 294 Topics: Biological Sciences (1-3 sem. hrs.) In- depth study of specialized subject matter of general interest. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. Offered on demand. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
BIO 300 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3,0,5) Organs and organ systems of representative vertebrates; phylogentic relationships among vertebrate classes. Fall. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 300L.
BIO 300L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: Laboratory (0,6,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 300. COREQ: BIO 300.
BIO 301 Invertebrate Zoology (2,0,4) Classification, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and preservation of invertebrate animals. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 301L.
BIO 301L Invertebrate Zoology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 301. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 301.
BIO 302 General Microbiology (2,0,4) Microbiological techniques; classification and morphology of microorganisms; biochemistry and control of growth; pathogenic microorganisms. Fall, spring. PREREQ: one semester of college chemistry and BIO 150 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 302L.
BIO 302L General Microbiology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 302. Microbiological techniques. COREQ: BIO 302.
BIO 303 Vertebrate Zoology (2,0,4) Classification, evolution, life histories, ecology, and distribution of vertebrates. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 303L.
BIO 303L Vertebrate Zoology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 303. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 303.
BIO 304 General Ecology (3,0,3) Interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Fall. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
BIO 305 Vertebrate Embryology (3,0,4) Principles and mechanisms of embryonic development. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 305L.
BIO 305L Vertebrate Embryology: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 305. COREQ: BIO 305.
BIO 306 Ecology Laboratory (0,4,2) Sampling techniques, experimental design, and data analyses in ecological research. Field trips. Fall. COREQ or PREREQ: BIO 304.
BIO 308 Plant Systematics (2,0,4) Principles and practices; identification, classification, nomenclature, and evolution of vascular plants; major plant families of local flora. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ or COREQ: BIO 490. COREQ: BIO 308L.
BIO 308L Plant Systematics: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 308. COREQ: BIO 308.
BIO 309 Plant Ecology (2,0,3) Interrelationship of plants and their environment; classification, distribution, structure, and analysis of vegetation; plant succession; ecological methods. Field trips. On demand. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 309L.
BIO 309L Plant Ecology: Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 309. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 309.
BIO 310 Plant Morphology (2,0,4) Structure, life history, and relationships of representative plants. Spring, even numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO310L.
BIO 310L Plant Morphology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 310. COREQ: BIO 310.
BIO 311 Mycology (2,0,3) Morphology, identification, evolution, ecology, and culturing techniques of fungi. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 311L.
BIO 311L Mycology: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 311. COREQ: BIO 311.
BIO 312 Dendrology (1,0,3) Identification and vegetational aspects of woody plants, especially those of eastern U.S. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 or BIO 211 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 312L.
BIO 312L Dendrology: Laboratory (0,6,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 312. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 312.
BIO 320 Entomology (2,0,4) Anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, life cycles, classification, and economic effects of insects. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 320L.
BIO 320L Entomology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 320. COREQ: BIO 320.
BIO 330 Field Biology (0,8,4) Observation, collection, identification, and preservation of local plants and animals. Field trips. Summer, on demand. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
BIO 340 Principles of Research (2,0,2) Modern scientific methodology including research problem selection, experimental design, survey of scientific literature, and development of a research proposal; organization and presentation of biological information. Fall, spring. PREREQ: BIO 240.
BIO 350 Biological Photography (1,4,3) Special photographic techniques especially applicable in the biological sciences; micro-, macro-, close-up, telescopic, nature, and time-lapse photography using both still and movie cameras; copy, darkroom, mounting, and labeling techniques; independent laboratory work. Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 or consent of instructor.
BIO 352 Genetics (3,0,4) Gene concepts, interactions, and regulation; chromosomes; population genetics; extra chromosomal inheritance; genetics in human welfare. Fall, spring. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 352L.
BIO 352L Genetics: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 352. COREQ: BIO 352.
BIO 358 Evolution of Organisms (3,0,3) Mechanisms; historical and philosophical perspectives; empirical evidence; contemporary application. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and BIO 352.
BIO 360 Biology of the Cell (3,0,3) Structure and function of cellular organelles; role of energy, membranes, nucleic acids, and proteins in cellular regulation; nature of nerve impulse. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and one year of college chemistry (with laboratory).
BIO 381 Human Nutrition and Metabolism (3,0,3) Biochemistry and physiology of human nutritional requirements and deficiencies; current topics in nutrition, including food faddism, medical nutrition, and the world food crisis. Spring, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and CHE 310.
BIO 396 Externship: Biological Sciences (1-2 sem. hrs.) Experiential learning at institutions, universities, or businesses specializing in a biological field. Course may be repeated for new externship project; up to 4 semester hours may be earned in this course. For students majoring or minoring in biological or environmental sciences. Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and consent of instructor before registration.
BIO 396 Practicum: Veterinary Medicine (0,4,2) Work with a veterinarian specializing in large/small animals to learn skills and acquire practical information. For pre-veterinary students. Fall, spring. PREREQ: consent of instructor and a local veterinarian.
BIO 399 Techniques: Biological Sciences (1-2 sem. hrs. each) Experience in media preparation; in herbarium, museum, and field techniques; in use of laboratory equipment; or in other practical facets of biology. Topics decided upon in consultation between student and instructor. Up to 4 semester hours may be earned in this course. Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ: BIO150-151, consent of instructor prior to registration.
BIO 400 Molecular Biology (2,0,4) Introduction to principles of modern molecular biology; DNA and RNA structure and synthesis; protein synthesis; gene structure, expression, and regulation; recombinant DNA techniques; plant and animal models; transgenics; contemporary bioethics issues. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 302, CHE 310-311, and consent of instructor; BIO 482 or CHE 482 recommended. COREQ: BIO 400L.
BIO 400L Molecular Biology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 400. DNA and RNA purification; DNA cloning and restriction enzyme analysis; plasmid vector screening and purification; Southern blotting; hybridization; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); bacterial cell transformation; fusion proteins. COREQ: BIO 400.
BIO 401 Seminar (1,0,1) Organization and presentation of biological information. For junior and senior students majoring or minoring in biological sciences. Fall, spring. PREREQ: BIO 240.
BIO 404 Herpetology (3,0,4) Evolution, classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of reptiles and amphibians; identification of local species. Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; BIO 300 or BIO 303 recommended. COREQ: BIO 404L.
BIO 404L Herpetology: Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 404. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 404.
BIO 405 Invertebrate Paleontology (3,0,4) Major phyla in the fossil record; paleobiological, systematic, and evolutionary aspects; collection and identification of local fossils. Fall, odd- numbered years. Same as GLY 402. PREREQ: BIO 301 or GLY 302 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 405L.
BIO 405L Invertebrate Paleontology: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 405. COREQ: BIO 405.
BIO 407 Ornithology (2,0,4) Classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and field identification of birds. Field trips. Intersession. PREREQ: one year of college biology and consent of instructor prior to registration. COREQ: BIO 407L.
BIO 407L Ornithology: Laboratory (0,6,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 407. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 407.
BIO 409 Biogeography (3,0,3) Present and past geographical distribution of organisms. Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
BIO 410 Conservation Biology (3,0,3) Review of issues affecting modern conservation efforts: history, genetics, demography, biodiversity patterns, community change, global change, and environmental management. Spring, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; BIO 304 and BIO 352 highly recommended.
BIO 412 Agrostology (1,0,3) Morphology, taxonomy, and biology of grasses, especially those of eastern U.S. Offered on demand. PREREQ: consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 412L.
BIO 412L Agrostology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 412. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 412.
BIO 416 Field Botany (3-4 sem. hrs.) Observation, identification, and distribution of flora. Summer, even-numbered years. PREREQ: one year of college biology.
BIO 421 Mammalogy (3,0,4) Evolution, systematics, zoogeography, and natural history of mammals; techniques of collecting and preparing study specimens. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; BIO 300 or BIO 303 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 421L.
BIO 421L Mammalogy: Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 421. COREQ: BIO 421.
BIO 422 Limnology (2,0,4) Physical, chemical, and biological properties of inland waters; organization of aquatic communities, phytoplankton, zooplankton, and benthos, trophic dynamics and eutrophication; limnological methods and techniques. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry; BIO 304 and BIO 340 recommended. COREQ: BIO 422L.
BIO 422L Limnology: Laboratory (0,4,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 422. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 422.
BIO 425 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I (3,0,4) Anatomical, histological, and physiological mechanisms of skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. First semester of a one-year course; students should follow this course with BIO 426. Fall. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; CHE 310 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 425L.
BIO 425L Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 425. Fall. COREQ: BIO 425.
BIO 426 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II (3,0,4) Regulation of physiological processes. Continuation of BIO 425. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 340, BIO 425 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 426L.
BIO 426L Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II: Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 426. Spring. COREQ: BIO 426.
BIO 430 Immunology (3,0,4) Biology of the immune response. Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: one semester of microbiology and/or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 430L.
BIO 430L Immunology: Laboratory (0,2,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 430. COREQ: BIO 430.
BIO 440 Animal Behavior (3,0,4) Nervous systems and neurophysiology; classification, genetics, evolution, and ecology of behavior; developmental and social behavior. Spring, even-numbered years. PREREQ or COREQ: BIO 340 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 440L.
BIO 440L Animal Behavior: Laboratory (0,3,0) Laboratory to accompany BIO 440. COREQ: BIO 440.
BIO 445 Anatomy of Vascular Plants (2,0,4) Structure and differentiation of cells, tissues, and organs. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151, BIO 211. COREQ: BIO 445L.
BIO 446 Plant Physiology (3,0,5) Photosynthesis, cellular respiration, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, mineral nutrition, hormonal controls, and related topics in physiology of green plants. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and CHE 311 (with laboratory). COREQ: BIO 490L.