Apr 30, 2024  
2020-21 College of Liberal Arts 
    
2020-21 College of Liberal Arts [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


 

Art (History)

  
  • ARH 140 - Introduction to Global Art


    Introduces art from the Islamic world, South and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Oceania, Africa, and the native Americas from early times to the present. Examines sculpture, painting, architecture, pottery, book arts, textiles, photography, and other visual art forms, emphasizing the relationship between form and function within an historical context. Suitable for non-majors.
  
  • ARH 145 - Introduction to African Art


    Introduces archaeological, historical, modern, and contemporary works of African art in their aesthetic, cultural, and historical contexts. Examines sculpture, masquerade, textiles, painting, photography, architecture, and personal objects. AAAS elective. Suitable for non-majors.
  
  • ARH 160 - History of Western Architecture


    Traces the history of architecture in Western Europe and the United States from antiquity to postmodernity, emphasizing the relationship between form and function and the impact of social, political, and religious forces on the evolution of built environments across time. Suitable for non-majors.
  
  • ARH 197 - Cornell Fine Arts Museum Docent


    Participation in CFAM docent program.  Students will receive training on material in the permanent collection and seasonal exhibitions.  Students will werve as gallery attendants, guides, and facilitators for tours of CFAM and/or the Alfond Inn.  Offered CR/NC only. Prereq(s): At lease one ARH course and instructor permission. May be repeated for credit
  
  • ARH 212 - Special Studies: Ancient and Medieval


    Studies on topics of Ancient or Medieval Art and Archaeology. Topics, geographic regions, and chronology vary by course. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 213 - Art and Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East


    Overview of the major art historical and architectural monuments of ancient Egypt and the Near East. Themes include artistic canons, pyramids, royal art, art of daily life and death, temple and tomb architecture. Legacy to the art of classical Greece noted throughout.
  
  • ARH 215 - Art and Archaeology of the Greek World


    Introduces the archaeology of the ancient cultures of the Greek-speaking Mediterranean from ca. 3000 - 30 BC. Explores the culture of ancient Greece in an effort to become familiar with the cultural, social, and artistic baggage that this tradition still attaches to modern life.
  
  • ARH 217 - Art and Archaeology of the Roman Empire


    Studies the material culture of Roman society from the 8th century BC to its demise in the 4th century AD. Emphasis on the social, economic, and ideological structures played in creating a cohesive political identity across the Mediterranean, as well as the ways in which Rome, the first globalized culture, negotiated some of the same problems of globalization that we face today.
  
  • ARH 222 - Special Studies: Early Modern Art


    Focused exploration of topics in art of the Early Modern era (c. 1300-1700). Topics, geographic regions, and chronology vary. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 223 - Italian Renaissance Art


    Survey of art and architecture in Italy, c. 1300-1600. Issues/topics explored include patronage, artists’ biographies, Humanism, Neoplatonism, and gender and sexuality in Renaissance Art. Suitable for non-majors.
  
  • ARH 225 - Northern Renaissance Art


    Follows evolution of painting techniques and styles during 15th and 16th centuries north of the Alps. Touches upon iconography and analogies between visual arts and contemporary humanist ideas.
  
  • ARH 227 - European Baroque Art


    Survey of seventeenth-century art in Italy, Spain, France, Flanders, and the Dutch Republic. Emphasis on the impact of the Reformation and Counter Reformation and changes in economic and political systems on art and architecture. Suitable for non-majors.
  
  • ARH 232 - Special Studies: Modern Art


    Focused studies in European or American art from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Topics and periods vary. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 233 - European Art


    Overview of the major artistic movements and theories of 19th century Europe, primarily France, Great Britain, and Germany. Examines the emergence of photography. Situates the arts in their social and political contexts.
  
  • ARH 234 - American Art


    Overview of the major artistic movements and theories in art of 19th century and early 20th century United States, with an emphasis on the role of the visual arts in defining a national identity. AMST elective.
  
  • ARH 235 - 20th Century Art


    Examines the art of the 20th Century, from the avant-garde movements of the World War I era to the disappearance of the art object in the 1970s and ‘80s. Prereq(s): Sophomore standing or instructor consent.
  
  • ARH 236 - Whose Culture Is It?


    The displacement of cultural objects from their place of origin and requests for their restitution can lead to heated and lengthy debates. This course familiarizes students with current issues surrounding the rightful ownership of contested artifacts and provides opportunities for arguing cases on ethical, legal, and humanitarian grounds.
  
  • ARH 242 - Special Studies: Global Art


    Focused studies on art from the Islamic world, South and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Oceania, Africa, and the native Americas. Topics, geographic regions, and artistic periods vary. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 243 - Fashion in Africa


    Traces African fashion from cloth to everyday clothing and high fashion catwalks between the 19th century and the present. Surveys techniques of cloth production, pattern creation, and tailored styles across the continent. Explores how African dress reveals information about culture, history, political systems, religious worship, gendered relations, and social organization. AAAS, SWAG, and INB elective.
  
  • ARH 262 - Themes in Art History


    Non-chronological topics course that explores an artistic tradition through a thematic lens. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 310 - Archaeology of Food and Dining in Antiquity


    This course seeks to draw students into the world of Classical Antiquity through the lens of food and drink. Food will be used to provide a unified theme for an exploration of various aspects of Greek and Roman society, including production, consumption, and social practices dependent on communual dining.
  
  • ARH 311 - Etruscan and Early Roman Archaeology


    The Etruscans were the forerunners to the Romans in the Italian peninsula. This course looks at their civilization and their contributions to the Roman Empire through the lens of their material remains as documented through artifacts and archaeological sites.
  
  • ARH 312 - Archaeology of Slavery in Antiquity


    This course seeks to draw students into the world of Classical Antiquity through the lens of slavery. Students will explore a variety of themes related to slavery in Greece and Rome, such as the acquisition and manumission of slaves, slaves as conspicuous consumption, and slave resistance and rebellion.
  
  • ARH 315 - Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology


    Focused studies in specific areas of ancient art and archaeology. Courses focus on recent problems or issues in the field, expose students to a variety of art historical and archaeological methods used to address those problems, and introduce students to research methods and tools required to conduct significant research projects within the discipline of ancient art and archaeology. Previously offered as ARH 315. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap. ARCH and CLS elective.
  
  • ARH 321 - Topics in Early Modern Art


    Seminar exploring art of the Early Modern era (c. 1300-1700). Topics, geographic regions, and artistic periods vary. Emphasis on critical reading of scholarly texts and development of students’ research and writing skills. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 327 - Rome: Caravaggio and Bernini


    Explores developments in painting, sculpture and architecture in the Roman ‘High’ Baroque through close examination of the art and lives of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and Gianlorenzo Bernini.
  
  • ARH 332 - Topics in Modern Art


    Focused studies in specific areas of European or American art from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Topics and periods vary. All courses focus on recent problems or issues in the field, expose students to a variety of art historical methods used to address those problems, and introduce students to research methods and tools required to conduct significant research projects within the discipline of modern American Art. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 337 - Impressionism and Post-Impressionism


    Explores the origins, rise, and impact of French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in the context of French 19th and early 20th century history, art theory, and culture. Prereq(s): ARH 202 or instructor consent.
  
  • ARH 339 - History of Photography


    Introduces students to the major contributors, movements, and technologies of photographic history. Primary focus on cultural, social, aesthetic, and commercial implications of photography concurrent with its invention and development through up to the advent of digital photography. The photograph, as document and as aesthetic object, is analyzed through contemporary criticism, historical writing, and illustrated lectures.
  
  • ARH 340 - Topics in Global Art


    Focused seminars on art from the Islamic world, South and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Oceania, Africa, and the native Americas. Topics, geographic regions, and artistic periods vary. Emphasis on critical reading of scholarly texts and development of students’ research and writing skills. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 341 - African Art and Colonialism


    Studies late 19th and early 20th century African art within the context of European colonialism. Focuses on episodes of change and collection in Africa and display and reception in Europe. Pays particular attention to influence of European colonialism on pre-existing African artistic traditions, social structures, power dynamics, gender relations, and religions. AAAS and INB elective.
  
  • ARH 350 - Contemporary Art and Theory


    An examination of postmodern art and theory (1960-present) beginning with fine arts appropriation of popular culture in the 1960s and culminating with today’s pluralistic range of traditional to virtual media. Themes include temporary art forms, constructions of national, ethnic, and gender identity in a post-colonial world, and recent arts controversies and censorship issues. Prereq(s): Sophomore standing.
  
  • ARH 366 - Themes in Art History


    Non-chronological topics course seminar that explores an artistic tradition through a thematic lens. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for credit where there is not topical overlap.
  
  • ARH 367 - Artists on Film


    Examines ways in which artists and creativity are depicted in film. These include “Frida,” “Basquiat,” and “American Splendor.” Prereq(s): Sophomore standing or instructor consent.
  
  • ARH 368 - Picturing War


    Examines the historical contexts and rhetorical strategies of the imagery of war in the Western world, including painting, architecture, public monuments, and mass media. Prereq(s): Sophomore standing or instructor consent.
  
  • ARH 369 - Women & Art


    Seminar exploring the intersections of feminist theory and art history. Covers art from antiquity to the present. Prereq(s): Sophomore standing or instructor consent.
  
  • ARH 402 - Methodologies of Art History


    Examines the development and implementation of a variety of methodological approaches to the study of art history. Traces the history of art history as an academic discipline. Includes study of works of art and architecture from antiquity to the present. Prereq(s): ARH 110  and ARH 120 . Required for ARH Major. Offered biannually. Must be taken in Junior or Senior Year.
  
  • ARH 404 - Museum Studies Practicum


    Examines the development of museums, interrogates issues of display, and exposes students to professional museum work. Compels students to practically apply art history skills in service of a professional exhibition at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. Prereq(s): ARH Major/Minor and Junior/Senior Standing, or consent. Required for ARH Major. Offered biannually. Must be taken in Junior or Senior Year
  
  • ARH 498 - Senior Thesis


    Strongly encouraged for students considering graduate school. Required for students seeking Honors in the Major Field. May be taken for two consecutive semesters.
  
  • ARH 499 - Senior Thesis


    Strongly encouraged for students considering graduate school. Required for students seeking Honors in the Major Field. May be taken for two consecutive semesters.

Art (Studio)

  
  • ART 110 - Two-Dimensional (2D) Foundations


    Introduces students to various methods and concepts in the visual arts practice. Projects incorporate drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and basic color theory. Required first course for studio art majors and minors. Appropriate for non-majors who wish to explore various media and basic visual art concepts.
  
  • ART 120 - Three-Dimensional (3D) Foundations


    Introduces fundamentals of three-dimensional (3D) design with an emphasis on spatial awareness, problem solving, and the development of ideas related to traditional and non-traditional approaches to making art. Readings, discussions, and group critiques complement the studio work. Suitable for majors and non-majors.
  
  • ART 215 - Artist’s Book: Concepts and Practice


    Examination of the book as an art object. Develops basic bookbinding, typesetting, and printing skills through individual and collaborative studio projects. Suitable for majors or non-majors. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 221 - Drawing and Composition


    Develops basic drawing skills with an emphasis on principles of composition, proportions, linear perspective, and perception of form in space. Uses a variety of drawing materials, both traditional and contemporary. Experiential studio learning experiences with formal and info0rmal critique sessions. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent. Suitable for majors and non-majors.
  
  • ART 223 - Graphic Design I


    Presents basic concepts and techniques associated with computer-based design. Emphasis is placed on the process of creative problem solving, research, and idea generation. Students will develop technical skills in this primarily computer based course using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator commercial software applications. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 230 - Introduction to Digital Media


    Introduces students to digital workflow related to the studio art process. Students will work with Photoshop, and various web design, video editing, and blog applications to create studio projects addressing aesthetic, formal, and conceptual issues. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent. Suitable for majors and non-majors. Continuous access to a digital camera required.
  
  • ART 232 - Special Studies in Painting and Drawing


    Fosters technical improvement and critical thinking among intermediate and advanced painters and drawers. Studio work, individual and group critiques, and individual research. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120  and ART 221 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 233 - Special Studies in Sculpture


    In-depth investigation of themes, trends, and/or processes specific and pertinent to contemporary sculpture. Topics vary. Substantial reading and discussions complement the studio work. Attention paid throughout the course to understanding and articulating form in space and to helping students develop personal ways of working alongside, and in response to, current issues in contemporary sculpture. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120  or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 234 - Special Studies in Photography


    Focuses on topics relevant to both the contemporary and historical discourse surrounding the medium of photography and, at times, other lens-based media. Seminar style course with heavy emphasis on relating assigned readings, lectures, and discussions to students’ studio work. Prereq(s): Any course with an ART prefix or instructor consent. ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent. Suitable for majors and highly motivated non-majors.
  
  • ART 240 - Studio Furniture Design I


    Introduces the materials, processes, and evaluation of contemporary studio craft furniture design and construction through intensive studio projects. Readings and discussions offer further consideration of historical, conceptual, and theoretical frameworks. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 241 - Sculpture I


    Explores the range of what sculpture might be and investigates creative approaches to perception, making, and critical analysis. Assignments expose students to both traditional and contemporary concepts, methods, and techniques particular to the medium of sculpture. Readings, discussions, and group critiques complement studio work. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 243 - Human Figure Drawing


    Challenges intermediate and advanced students to incorporate human figures into artwork. Stresses studio exercises, such as gesture drawings and in-depth anatomical studies, as well as individual and group critiques, and discussions with individual research. Prereq(s): Prerequisite for ART 243: ART 110 , ART 221 , or instructor consent. ART 110  and ART 120 , and ART 243, or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 251 - Painting I


    Introduces the basics of oil and/or acrylic painting techniques while encouraging development of compositional and conceptual language of intermediate students. Intensive studio work, individual and group critiques, and individual research. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 272 - Relief Printing


    Introduces intermediate level relief printing techniques such as letterpress printing, multiple color linoleum printing, and collograph. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent. Suitable for majors or non-majors.
  
  • ART 285 - Photo I - Technique, Form & Content


    Introduces technical best-practices in digital photography including camera and software operation, while simultaneously developing formal and conceptual image-making strategies. Emphasizes the practice of photography as a fine art through reading and discussion covering the medium’s history. Previously offered as ART 295. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent. Suitable for majors and non-majors.
  
  • ART 300 - Photo II


    Advances development of photographic technique and practice formed in Photo I through intensive semester-long, individual projects. Applies the rigorous study of critical theory through seminar discussions to enhance conceptual understanding of the role of lens-based media in contemporary practice. Prereq(s): ART 230  or  ART 285   
  
  • ART 310 - Introduction to Video Art


    Introduces the medium of digital video with primary focus on locating video art in contemporary fine arts contexts, as opposed to and/or in conversation with broadcast media. Discusses the medium’s history alongside the larger categories of other time and lens-based media such as film and photography, and covers concepts and theories related to these media. Basic image capture and editing techniques taught using industry standard software. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , plus ART 230  or  ART 285  or ART 300 , or instructor consent. Suitable for majors and highly motivated non-majors.
  
  • ART 315 - Visual Journals


    Examines identity and memory through the visual journal, a mixed media fusion of writing and art. Intended for creative thinkers wanting a practice of self-reflection and sense of community. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 323 - Graphic Design II


    Intermediate graphic design course stressing creative problem solving as applied to single and multiple page layout, as well as typography and website design. Strengthens students’ graphic design portfolios while introducing Adobe, InDesign, and world wide web development software. Prereq(s): ART 223 , ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 332 - Special Studies in Painting and Drawing


    Fosters technical improvement and critical thinking among intermediate and advanced painters and drawers. Studio work, individual and group critiques, and individual research. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120  and ART 221 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 333 - Special Studies in Sculpture


    In-depth investigation of themes, trends, and/or processes specific and pertinent to contemporary sculpture. Topics vary. Substantial reading and discussions complement the studio work. Attention paid throughout the course to understanding and articulating form in space and to helping students develop personal ways of working alongside, and in response to, current issues in contemporary sculpture. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120  or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 334 - Special Studies in Photography


    Focuses on topics relevant to both the contemporary and historical discourse surrounding the medium of photography and, at times, other lens-based media. Seminar style course with heavy emphasis on relating assigned readings, lectures, and discussions to students’ studio work. Prereq(s): Any course with an ART prefix or instructor consent. ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent. Suitable for majors and highly motivated non-majors.
  
  • ART 342 - Sculpture II


    Provides further investigation into the history of making and thinking in sculpture and raises questions pertinent to contemporary art. Explores new techniques and materials while honing familiar skills. Designed to help students become self-directed in their work. Group discussion of student projects, readings, slides, and video addressing current art practice are core to the class. Regular individual and group critiques monitor the progress of each independent project. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , and ART 241 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 343 - Human Figure Drawing


    Challenges intermediate and advanced students to incorporate human figures into artwork. Stresses studio exercises, such as gesture drawings and in-depth anatomical studies, as well as individual and group critiques, and discussions with individual research. Prereq(s): Prerequisite for ART 243 : ART 110 , ART 221 , or instructor consent. ART 110  and ART 120 , and ART 243 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 350 - Contemporary Art & Theory: Research and Process


    Provides students a foundational understanding of seminal critical theory texts in relation to their intersection with studio art practice in postmodern and contemporary periods covering themes including Marxist, feminist and post-colonial critique, socially-engaged art, and media theory. Methods for establishing and maintaining a rigorous and sustained research-based practice through process-informed exercises and projects complement weekly readings and lectures. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 351 - Painting II


    Probes problems presented in Painting I. Features studio work, individual and group critiques, and individual research. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120  and ART 251 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 366F - Field Study: Making Art in Scotland


    Two-week field study trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, led by Rollins studio art faculty during the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Students choose and complete two art classes offered by Edinburgh College of Art.
  
  • ART 380F - Art in the City with Field Study


    A first-hand look into the masterpieces of modern and contemporary art and artists in New York City. Students visit institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art, as well as galleries not seen anywhere else. Students produce artwork that responds to their experiences.
  
  • ART 391 - Screen Printing


    Students create portfolio based on an over-arching concept and create multi-layered images using drawing fluid, photo emulsion, autographic positives and photography. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 392 - Digital and Mixed Media Printmaking


    Reinforces the concept of printmaking through integration of traditional and non-traditional processes and tools. Mixed media projects develop students’ visual design skills through integration of Adobe, Photoshop, traditional intaglio techniques, and lithographic printmaking. Suggested for majors, but suitable for non-majors. Basic knowledge of Adobe, Photoshop is required. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 400 - Photo II


    Advances development of photographic technique and practice formed in Photo I through intensive semester-long, individual projects. Applies the rigorous study of critical theory through seminar discussions to enhance conceptual understanding of the role of lens-based media in contemporary practice. Prereq(s): ART 110  and ART 120 , or instructor consent.
  
  • ART 440 - Senior Studio


    Concentrated, advanced study in art concepts and mediums. Students produce a unified body of work for display during the ART 450  Senior Seminar. Required course for studio art majors in Fall of the senior year and for minors who wish to participate in the Senior Exhibition. Students must submit a portfolio for faculty review in the spring of the junior year to be admitted to this course in Fall of the senior year.
  
  • ART 450 - Senior Seminar


    Addresses career issues and helps students gain practical skills necessary for careers in the arts. Students learn discipline-specific resume writing, compose artist’s statements, create an artist’s web site, and photographically document and prepare their work for exhibition. Students take part in Senior Exhibition and gain design and curatorial experience by assisting Cornell Fine Arts Museum staff in preparing and hanging of the exhibition. Prereq(s): ART 440 . Required of majors in their final spring semester at Rollins and of minors who wish to participate in the Senior Exhibition.

Asian Studies

  
  • ASA 300 - Cinema and Society in China


    Considers the society of PRC, Taiwan and Hong Kong through their portrayals in film, with attention to the political and social forces that shape these cinematic imageries.
  
  • ASA 400 - Senior Capstone Seminar


    Guides students in preparing, presenting, and writing a research paper on a topic related to Asia. Requires bibliographies, multiple drafts, and in-class oral presentation. Prereq(s): Senior standing and HIS 163  or instructor consent.

Australian Studies

  
  • AUS 235 - Australia in the Global Context


    Globalization provides Australia not only with the promise of greater economic growth, but also with significant challenges to its traditional markets and alliances. This course examines the various responses to the challenges that Australia might make.
  
  • AUS 240 - Painting the American and Australian Environment: Likeness and Difference


    A comparative study of American and Australian art, including Aboriginal Art. Investigates how art has evolved, examining the reasons, similarities, and the differences between the two environments.
  
  • AUS 255 - Australian Aboriginal Studies


    Presents historical overview of relations between Aborigines and Europeans in Australia and discusses contemporary social and political dimensions of Aboriginal life. Students may explore own interests in this field.
  
  • AUS 262 - The Australian Economic and Political Systems


    Studies structure and functioning of Australian economic and political systems-dynamics, interactions, and mechanisms for adjusting to change. Applies concepts to current events.
  
  • AUS 288 - Australian History


    Surveys Australia’s history from first human settlement to present with emphasis on European occupation of past two centuries.
  
  • AUS 300 - International Business


    A study of the strategies that firms use to compete globally. Topics include international competition, competitive advantage, international trade theory, international political economy, foreign direct investment, international operations, and globalization. Taught using case studies from Australia.
  
  • AUS 356 - Australian Literature


    Chronicles fiction and drama from realist writing about the Bush in 1890’s to work of Patrick White, Elizabeth Jolley, and other contemporary writers. Students may follow up special interests such as feminist writing, writing by Aborigines, and recent poetry.
  
  • AUS 361 - Australian Art


    Introduces Australia’s main schools and movements from 18th through 20th century from international art-history perspective. Supplements lectures with excursions to public and commercial galleries in Sydney and Canberra.
  
  • AUS 368 - The Fauna and Flora of Australia


    Examines unique character of Australia’s plant and animal life. Emphasizes ecological fieldwork in variety of habitats in Sydney area.
  
  • AUS 388 - Australia’s Physical Environment


    Acquaints students with climate, physiography, geology, and hydrology of coastal, estuarine, rolling uplands, and interior regions through lectures and field trips.

Biochemistry

  
  • BCH 335 - Biochemistry


    Introduces an integrated perspective of the chemical structure and cellular functions of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Topics include structural enzymology, molecular biology, and metabolism. Laboratory required. Prereq(s): BIO 121  and CHM 221/221L .
  
  • BCH 435 - Advanced Biochemistry


    Applies advanced biochemical techniques to experimental design in complex biochemical systems. Students analyze, present, and discuss integrative biochemistry and molecular biology topics using classical and contemporary primary scientific literature. Topics include structural biology, nucleic acid biochemistry, and medicinal biochemistry. Laboratory required. Prereq(s): BCH 335   and senior standing.
  
  • BCH 498 - Independent Study: Research I and II


    Requires proposal of collaborative faculty/student projects, weekly seminars and progress reports. Culminates in written report and seminar on work conducted. Prereq(s): instructor’s consent for I and II; senior standing and BCH 498 for II.
  
  • BCH 499 - Independent Study: Research I and II


    Requires proposal of collaborative faculty/student projects, weekly seminars and progress reports. Culminates in written report and seminar on work conducted. Prereq(s): instructor’s consent for I and II; senior standing and BCH 498  for II.

Biology

  
  • BIO 102 - Medical Terminology-Language of Health Professionals


    Introduces the language of medicine utilized by health care professionals. Basic word structures (prefixes, suffixes, word root, combining forms), formation of medical terms, abbreviations, definitions, special endings, and plural forms are included in the content. Discusses major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems. Emphasis on spelling, usage, pronunciation, and a systemic approach to learning word parts for constructing, or analyzing new medical terms. Prereq(s): One ENG course.
  
  • BIO 112 - Biological Aspects of Nutrition


    Examines foods, nutrients, and biological processes by which humans ingest, digest, metabolize, transport, utilize, and excrete wastes. Covers current concepts in scientific nutrition and how they apply to personal health. Lab course for non-majors.
  
  • BIO 120 - General Biology I


    Includes cell structure and function, genetics and evolution, and diversity of organisms and ecology. Lab required.
  
  • BIO 121 - General Biology II


    Includes cell structure and function, genetics and evolution, and diversity of organisms and ecology. Prereq(s): BIO 120   and CHM 120     Lab required.
  
  • BIO 201 - Careers in Biology


    Introduces students to the variety of career opportunities available to biology majors. Course topics include internship and research opportunities, graduate school, resumes, and career preparation. Students will investigate possible careers and meet professionals in a variety of biological fields. Prereq(s): BIO 120 . Lecture only.
  
  • BIO 210 - Introduction to Marine Science


    Introduction to biological, physical, chemical, and geological processes in the oceans and coastal environments and their interaction. Introduces scientific concepts used to study marine ecosystems. Prereq(s): BIO 121   or ENV 225  . Lecture only.
  
  • BIO 211 - Marine Botany


    Study of marine macro and microalgae, and coastal vascular plants. Human impact and interaction with these ecosystems is also examined. Two weekend field trips are required. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lab required.
  
  • BIO 225 - Evolution


    Integrates previous coursework with new scientific and philosophical material on processes and mechanisms of evolution. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lecturer only.
  
  • BIO 229 - Microbiology


    Emphasizes metabolism, genetics, reproduction, and ecology of bacteria and viruses and their relationship to infectious disease and immunology. Develops basic research and microbiological lab skills. Prereq(s): BIO 121  and CHM 120 6 . Lab required.
  
  • BIO 236 - Invertebrate Zoology


    Examines animal kingdom from sponges through invertebrate chordates, with emphasis on evolution and organization of animal diversity. One mandatory weekend field trip, with emphasis on faunal groups from Central Florida and Florida Keys. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lab required.
  
  • BIO 237 - Vertebrate Zoology


    Surveys vertebrate chordates from jawless lamprey through fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Stresses structural and functional characteristics, evolutionary relationships, ecology, behavior, and distribution. One weekend field trip required that focuses on Florida fish and wildlife. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lab required.
 

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