COURSES
Department's and Programs Listed in Alphabetical Order
ANTHROPOLOGY (See Human Studies Division and Sociology and Political Science
ART AND DESIGN
The following ART courses which Me marked by an * are specifically intended for students who are not enrolled in the B,F,A. program, Such students may elect studio courses from the remaining ART listings only if they have at least 12 hOllrs credit in appropriate selec- tions from these * coursE'S and obtain per- mission of the instructor,
Studio 'courses are assessed a fee for special materials, This fee may vary for each studio,
ART 101 ART 102
Foundation I Foundation II
2 Full 2 Full Studio and field l'xperiencl' conducted by members of the art staft as a group, Con- centration is on basic responses to color, form, structure, ,1nd drawing, This is part of a four- semester sequence culminating in a compre- hensive review presented as qu"lification for upper level study, Twenty-seven clock hours per week,
ART 103 ART 104
Foundation Project continuation of 103
Half Half An area of Foundation study prescribed by the Found'ltion team according to the interest and needs of the individu"l student.
ART Il1* Painting and Drawing Half ART 112* continuation of 111 Half Studio work in painting and drawing A general course for beginners investigating the ideas of the individual in various media.
ART 121* Sculpture Half
ART 122* continuation of 121 Half Elements of three-dimensional composition using clay and other media, Experiences in form as an evolving answer tLl problem situa- tions or expressive needs,
ART 131* Visual Design Half
ART 132* continuation of 131 Half , A study of the basic vocabulary of design:
point, line, texture, value, color. Creative exer- cises in graphic technique,
ART 133*
ART 134*
Photography continuation of 133
Half Half A workshop introduction to the basic elements of photography. Fundamental (,lmera and darkroom techniques will be studied, Em- phasis is on photography as an interpretive medium. Prerequisite for 134 is 13J,
ART 141*
ART 142*
Dimensional Studies I Dimensional Studies II
Half Half Basic problems in design and execution stress·
ing development from initial concept, to or- ganized planning, to fi 11<1 I product. Under- standing of materi"ls ,md their structural and aesthetic possibilities is facilitated through a series of three dimensional problems in which components are arr,lnged systemMically to realize a design, Form, tex ture, coic)r and structural function are explored and inter- related, Communicational aspects of these problems are discussed and imaginMive ac- tivities ,He emphasized,
ART 151 * ART 152*
Introduction to Pottery continuation of 151
Half Half An introduction to basic pottery making techniques including hand building, wheel throwing dnd mold work. Lectures present practicdl and theoretical information on ma- terials and processes. Independent work is encouraged,
ART 171*
ART 172*
Introduction to Art History continuation of 171
Full Full A survey of the changing forms of architec- ture, painting and sculpture in the historical context of the cultural, social, economic, po- litical, and religious milieu from Prehistoric times to the beginning of the Modern Period, c. 1789,
ART 173* Introduction to Art ART 174* continuation of 173
Full Full A survey of the Important drt historical peri- ods paralleling ART 171-2 but focused to the more general Interest of the Liberal Arts stu- dent.
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ART 201 Foundation III ART 202 Foundation IV
2 Full 2 Full Continuation of Foundation I and II con- ducted as a series of workshops and studio programs. Twenty-seven dock hours per week.
ART 203 Foundation Project ART 204 continuation of 203
Half Half An area of Foundation study prescribed by the Foundation team according to the interest and needs of the individual student.
ART 253 Ceramic Materials Full A general course in ceramic raw materials.
The origin and properties of clays and other materials used in pottery bodies. Laboratory exercises involving the use and properties of materials and development of pottery body compositions. Two lecture periods and one laboratory period.
ART 254 Glaze Calculations Full A study of the composition properties and uses of materials used in glazes. Calculation of formulas and batches. Laboratory exer- cises in the development of color and texture.
Two lecture periods and one laboratory period.
ART 271 Art History ART 272 continuation of 271
Full Full Art from the French Revolution to the First World War, followed in second semester by Art from World War I to the present. Re- quired for graduation. (elective for Liberal Arts students) Three lectures. Prerequisite for 272 is 271.
B.F.A. students may register for credit in excess that listed for the following courses only with the permission of the instructor and the Major Studies Chairman.
ART 311 Painting I ART 312 Painting II
Full Full Individual concentration. All media. Discus- sions about work will be arranged with each person. An advanced course.
ART 315 Drawing
ART 316 continuation of 315
Half Half An exploration and extension of the possibili- ties and limits of the drawing statement in- cluding concept, formal composition, life drawing and reality situations. Registration by permission of instructor.
ART 321 Sculpture I ART 322 Sculpture II
Full Full Self-determined projects in sculpture accom-
panied by discussion of sculpture. Increased breadth in media including metals casting, welding,
ART 331 Graphics I ART 332 Graphics II
Full Full Graphics I is a general survey of printmaking techniques to include relief, silk screen, inta- glio and lithography. Graphics I[ sections will relate to specific studio media, etching, litho- graphy, collograph and relief as listed in the schedule of courses.
ART 333 Photography I ART 334 Photography II
Full Full A workshop Introduction to the basic eleme"ts of photography. Fundamental camera and darkroom techniques will be studied. Empha- sis is on photography as an interpretive me- dium. Prerequisite for 334 is 333.
ART 335 Film
ART 336 continuation of 335
Full Full Introduction to 8 mm and 16 mm film making -theory and practices-including basic in- forma tion on cameras, film processes, script- ing, editing and sound theory. Each student completes short works and contributes to class projects. Registration by permission of the instructor.
ART 341 Design Studies I ART 342 Design Studies II
Full Full Advanced problems in design and construc- tion, stressing the path from drawing, to model making, to final product. Selection of materials and construction methods are dis- cussed. LA students must have ART 141,142 or ART 121 as prerequisite or permission of the instructor.
ART 351 Ceramics I ART 352 Ceramics II
Full Full A general course in pottery, involving various forming and the development of concepts and concerning: Clay, B!'!les, slips, decorative techniques, form, -color and tex tural effects, etc. Ex perience i.D firing kilns is developed in this course. Enrollment in each section of this course is limited to 15.
ART 353 Industrial Design Techniques Full ART 354 continuation of 353 Full Introduction to the design and molding proc- esses of ceramic production including labora- tory research, designing mold making, and modeling techniques paralleling those used by industry, production studios and the studio
potter. Registration by permission of the in- structor.
ART 361 ART 362
Studio Glass continuation of 361
Full Full Basic studies in glass with practice in off- hand glassblowing techniques. Stress is placed on glass ,1S ,1 creative medium. An in- forinal lecture series deSigned to acquaint the beginning student with the history and tech- nology of glassmaking is presented as part of 361. Registration by permission of the in- structor.
ART 363 Sculpture in Glass ART 364 continuation of 363
Full Full Introduction to the techniques 01 cold glass forming including c,lrving, engraving, cutting sand blasting and fusion. Registration by per- mission of instructor.
ART 370 Primitive Art Studies In certain
Full of primitive man.
required. Three lectures.
of instructor
ART 371 Classical Art Full
An in-depth study of certain aspects of Creek or Roman art and architecture. Permission of instructor required. Three lectures.
ART 372 Ancient Art Full
An in-depth study of certain aspects of the art and architecture of the ancient Near East. Per- mission of instructor required. Three lectures ART 373 Medieval Art I Full Detailed study of Early Christian and BYLan- tine art and architecture. Permission of in- structor Three lectures.
ART 374 Medieval Art II Full Studies in Medievill Romanesque and Gothic art in West. PermiSSion of instruc- tor required. Three lectures.
ART 375 Renaissance Art Full Art and theory of the Renaissance in Europe.
Permission of II1structor required. Three lec- tures.
ART 376 Mannerism: Art of the
Reformation Full
Studies of various aspects of European art from c. 1520-1600. Permission of instructor required. Three lectures.
ART 377 Oriental Art Full
The art and architecture of Chin,l, Japan and
the Indian East, or the art of the Ancient Near East; Islamic art and architecture. Three lee tures. Registra tion by permission of Instructor.
ART 411 Painting III ART 412 Painting IV
An advanced course. All media used.
Full Full
ART 421 Sculpture III Full
ART 422 Sculpture IV Full
Advanced projects in sculpture. Emphasis is shifted frol11 purely investigatory exercises in form toward clarity of expression and execu- tion. Any medium.
ART 431 Graphics III ART 432 Graphics IV
Full Full Advanced courses in etching, collograph and lithography. Special studies in relief, silk screen, letterpress, photo media, typography and inter-media work are also available.
Graphics III and IV attempt to encourage individl"11 concentratIOn and development.
Prerequisites: ART 331 and 332.
ART 433 Photography III ART 434 Photography IV
Full Full Continuation of 3331334 with independent work in photography. Four clock hours per week. Prere<juisite: ART 334, 433 is a prereq- uisite for 434.
ART 441 Design Studies III ART 442 Design Studies IV
Full Full This senior ((lurse is prim,1fily independent work in the sense that each student will define his own projects through a drawing and d written proposal milde to the teacher. The stu- dent will h,lVe contact with the teacher at least once a week. Prerequisites: ART 341 and ART 3el2 or special permission of the instruc- tor.
ART 450 Independent Studies in Art Half
ART 451 Ceramics III Full
ART 452 Ceramics IV Full
Advanced studies in all dspects of pottery making, including forming techniques, glaz- ing, decor,lIing and firing. Each student is re- quired to participate in class projects and is expected to undertake an individual project with the approval of the instructor. Students are expected to develop ideas and concepts Il1 clay into meaningful final products, shOWing advanced understanding of all steps along the way. Enrollment in each section is limited to 15 students.
ART 453 Advanced Design Techniques Full ART 454 continuation of 453 full Advanced studies in the theories and proc- esses introduced in ART 353--1.
ART 456 Kiln Design Half
A study of the concepts behind furna,es and the forming of ceramics from day, of the func- tion of the materials and structure of the kilns as they relate to varied firing schedules, and of the fuels and apparatus required in the kilns including electric. This course meets the basic needs both of the potential teacher and the ceramic artist. Open to Seniors only, by per- mission of the instructor.
ART 457 Clays, C1aybodies and Slips Half ART 458 Glaze Compositions, Color
and Analysis Half
A practical course in ceramIC technology for potters. One lecture and laboratory each week. Examinations gIven and laboratory projects reqUired. Prerequisites for this senior course: ART 253 and ART 254 or special per- mission of the instructor.
ART 461 Advanced Studio Glass Full ART 462 continuation of 461 Full Advanced studies in glass. Emphasis is placed on self-determined exploration of glass as an art form. A laboratory with instruction in the compounding of glass compositions and colors is available for additional credit by permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: ART 361-302 or permission of the instructor.
ART 463 Advanced Sculpture in Glass Full ART 464 continuation of 463 Full Sculpture concerns in light related to glass, plastics, acrylics, dnd the forms of translucent and transparent materials.
ART 471 History of American Art
and Architecture Full
Role and development of American art, archi- tecture and taste. Three lectures. Registration by permission of the instructOr.
ART 473 Baroque Art and Architecture Full Study of various art forms of the i:)aroque in Europe. Three lectures. Registration by per- mission of the instructor.
ART 475 History of Architecture FuJI History of European, Oriental and American architecture. Three lectures. Registration by permission of the instructor.
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ART 477 Modern Art I ART 478 Modern Art II
Full Full A course de"ling with the art and literature of the ]890's The "Ecole de Pont Aven", the Nabis, the symbolist painters and poets, and the "art nouveau" wIll be major areas of study. Artists under consideration will be Gauguin, Serusier, Denis, i:)onnard, Vuill.rd, Ensor, Munch dnd Toulouse-Lautrec. Their literary eqUivalents: Poe, i:)audelaire, Aurier, Huysmans, Mallarme and Wilde will be con- sidered within the context of the creative milieu of the "Hnde-Siede". Registration by permission of instructor.
ART 479 Colloquium on Modern Art Full An informal weekly meeting (3 hours) in which contemporary trends are discussed with topics drawn from the journals of contempo- rary art criticism. Various positions are debated in depth to gain a sense of the impor- tance of art form to an overall view of modern- ism.
ART 550 Independent Study ART 551/552 Advanced Pottery
each semester 2 Full ART 555 Advanced Ceramic Materials
and Calculations Half
ART 556 Kiln Design Half
ART 557/558 Raw Materials Testing and Research each semester Half ART 561/562 Glass Forming and
Practice each semester 2 Full ART 565 Scientific Concepts in Glass
Half ART 566 Glass Refractories and
Furnace Design Half
ART 567/568 Glass Laboratory
Experiments each semester Half ART 571/572 Theories of Art _-
each semester Half ART 573/574 History of GlasS-Seminar
each semester Half ART 575 History of Potery Half ART 576 Twentieth Century Ceramics
Half ART 650 Thesis
ART 671/672 Graduate Seminar
each semester Half
BIOLOGY
BIO 101 Introduction to Biological
Principles Full
A survey of the basic principles underlying biological relationships and processes in plants and animals. Laboratory work stresses the importance of observation and experimen- tation in the understanding of these prin- ciples. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory. This course is prerequisite to most nf the offerings in the department.
BIO 102 Modern Biology with Human
Implications Full
A consideration of man and other organisms, with particular relation to the biosphere.
Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory.
Designed especially for the non-science major.
No prerequisites.
BIO 114 Mammalian Anatomy Full A study of mammalian anatomy with major emphasis on the human, though laboratory work will employ non-human as well as hu- man materials. ReqUired of nursing students.
Two lectures, one discussion-quiz and one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: l:HO 101 or permission of the instructor.
BIO 202 Human Ecology Half
A consideration of man as a biological com- ponent of the ecosystem, his role in modifying the environment, and the com plex of effects and interactions resuiting therefrom. These considerations are intended to give the stu- dent an understanding of his role in the eco- system and of the nature, scope, and ap- proaches to the solution of environmental problems. Some background in science is rec-
~mmended. May be elected by Biology ma- jors, but designed particularly for students in the arts, humanities, and Environmental Studies.
BIO 210 Chromosomes, Genes and
Heredity Half
A basic study of the discoveries and experi- ments which have led to our present day un- derstanding of hereditary transmission and expression in plants and animals, including man. Prerequisites: None; however, students who have not had at least an introduction to basic Mendelian genetics in either a high sc~ool or college science course should consult With the instructor concerning their back- ground.
BIO 215 Microbiology Full
A survey of microbiological principles as illus- trated by the bacteria, yeasts, molds, and pro- tozoa of medical importance. Required of nursing students. Two lectures, one discus- sion-quiz, and one two-hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIO 101, CH 103.
BIO 224 Mammalian Physiology Full The fundamentals of animal physiology with emphasis on the function of tissues, organs, and systems as illustrated by mammals, in- cluding man. Required of second-year nursing students. Two lectures, one discussion-quiz, one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites:
BIO 114, CH 103.
BIO 232 Introduction to Vertebrate
Histology Half
A study of the basic organization of the tissues of the vertebrate body with emphasis on derivation and functional activity. Principles of tissue preparation for microscopic examina- tion will be included in class work and labora- tory demonstrations. Two lectures, two two- hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: BIO 101, or equivalent.
BIO 300 Special Topics in Biology
(Half or Full Semester) This course is designed to provide opportuni- ties for the examination of topics not normally justified as regular offerings, e.g., Molecular Evolution, Evolution of Vertebrates, Evolution of Man, Ornithology, Radiation Biology, Woody Plants, Invertebrate Physiology.
BIO 311 Invertebrate Zoology Half A study of invertebrate animals and animal groups selected to illustrate fundamental prin- ciples of animal biology through intensive study of a limited number of forms. Two lec- tures and two laboratory periods. Prerequisite:
BIO 101.
BIO 312 Biology of Lower
fuwrt~rn~ fulf
A study of the general biology of selected groups from the lower invertebrate phyla, Pro- tozoa through Aschelminthes. Work includes collection and identification of local species.
Representative parasitic groups will be con- sidered. Two lectures and two laboratory periods. Prerequisite: BIO 101.
BIO 322 Botany Full
A systematic study of the plant kingdom in- cluding the structure and life histories of rep-
resentative plant groups and modern classi- fication. Laboratory and field work will emphasize comparative morphology, identi- fication, reproductive cycles and ecological relationships. Three lectures and two labora- tory periods. Prerequisite: B[O 101.
BIO 331 Vegetative Plant Anatomy Half A survey of the salient anatomical features of the vegetative organs (root, stem and leafl of vascular plants. Emphasis will be placed on the taxonomic and phylogenetic importance of such features. A portion of the course will take advantage of the scanning electron mi- croscope available through the College of Ceramics, The course is designed to be offered every other year. ['rerequisite: BIO 322.
BIO 352 Vertebrate Embryology Full A study of gamete formation, fertilization and eJrly development of represent<,tive verte-
brates with the main emphasis in the labora- tory on the frog, chick, and pig. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratory periods. Pre- requisite: BIO 101
BfO 365 Genetics Full
The principles of classical and molecular ge- netics including Mendelian and cytoplasmic inheritance, the )!,enetic code, the control of protein synthesis and the replication of vi- rUses, Three lecturers and one two-hour labo- ratory period. Prerequisites: BIO 101, CH 105, 106, organic chemistry recommended.
BIO 375 Comparative Vertebrate
Biology Full
A comprehensive review of the structure, tax- onomy, evolution and biological relationships of vertebrates. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: BIO 101,
BfO 394 Ecology Full
A consideration of the interrelations of orga- nisms and their environment. Two lectures and one three-hour labor" tory period. There will be a number of all afternoon and Saturday field tnps to off campus areas. Prerequisites:
BIO 101, CH 105, 106, or permission of the in·
structor.
BIO 420 Systematic Botany Full A systematic survey of the Plant Kingdom with representative types emphasizing the evolution of morphological and reproductive
structures. Modern c1assifiea tion and taxon- omv of vascular plants with field and labo- tory studies emphasizing the Flowering Plants. Prerequisite: BIO 322.
BIO 430 Problems in Ecology Full Experimental approaches to the understand- ing of the structure and function of ecosys- tems. Emphasis is on experimental designs, methodology, and analysis. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory period. Prereq- uisite: BlO 394.
BIO 440 General Biochemistry Full A study of the properties, biosynthetic mech- anisms, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogenous compounds with re- lated units of pH and dissociation, bioener- getics and enzyme kinetics, The laboratory is designed to familiarize the student with bio- chemical phenomena and analytical tech- niques, Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory, Prerequisites: CH 451, 452.
BIO 450 fndependent Study Full or Half Open to juniors and seniors in biology and to graduate students. Work may be selected in the following areas: Invertebrate Zoology and Parasitology, Botany and Plant Ecology, Ver- tebrate Zoology and Animal Ecology, Physi- ology and Invertebrate Ecology.
BIO 451 Fundamentals of Cytogenetics Half A consideration of the structure and function of the nucleus of higher plants and animals, with emphasis on the chromosome as a basic unit of biological activity. Two lectures, two two-hour laboratory periods, Prerequisites:
Two previous courses in Biology and two courses in Chemistry, This course is offered primarily for Biology majors who have com- pleted Genetics and Organic Chemistry.
BIO 462 Bacteriology Full
An introduction to the study of the ba~teria
including nutrition and met.abolism. The laboratory offers experience in the colture and handling of non-pathogenic bac.teria, Two lec- tures and one laboratory period. Prerequisites:
BIO 101, CH 105, 106; CH 451,452 recom- mended,
BIO 476 Physiology FuIl
The principles and problems concerned with the physio-chemical responses and the func-
tioning of animal tissues and organs. Two lec~
tures and one three-hour laboratory period.
Students who are uncertain of their prepara- tion to take this course should consult the instructor. Prerequisites: BIO 101, CH 451.
BIO 490 Seminar Half (Full Year) This is a senior level course required of Biol-
BUSINESS
BUS 105 Ethical & Social Foundations
of Enterprise Half
This course seeks to proVide a preliminary and integrative experience for students with re- gard to the conceptual and applied knowledge from ethics and the social sciences. The focus is on the attempt to understand human be- havior within enterprise in terms of these in- puts. Recommended for freshmen and sopho- mores,
BUS 121 Economics of American Industries & Resources
(Formerly BUS 329) Full
A study of the physical, economic, labor and other institutional aspects of the bask raw material and energy industries of the United States.
BUS 201 Business for Non-Business
Majors Full
This course aims to introduce the non-business major to an integrated inquiry into the struc- ture and process of management and other key business actiVities such as accounting, ma rket- ing, finance, economics, and law. Not open to Business Majors.
BUS 215 Principles & Problems of
Accounting FuIl
BUS 216 continuation of 215 Full A study of the recording of financial effects of business transactions, and the influence of such records on business actions. ]\;ot open to first-year students. 215 is a prereqUisite for 216.
BUS 231 Principles of Marketing FuIl A survey of marketing concepts, principles, techniques and theories. The course em- phasizes the development and implementa- tion of an effective marketing strategy, and control of the marketing function within the firm. However, the role of marketing in so- ciety in terms of efficiency in the distribution of goods and services is considered.
ogy majors and students enrolled 1Il the En- vironmental Studies Program.
BfO 510 Modern Evolutionary Theory Full
BfO 550 Research Full
Open primarily to graduate students, others by permission.
BUS 240 Principles of Management (Formerly Management of
Organizations BUS 353) Full The pu rpose of this course is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the function- ing of organizations and of the role of the man- ager. Each aspect of the managerial job is studied in detail. Particular emphasis is placed on the manager's responsibility to set and maintain high performance standards. Not open to those who have taken BUS 353, BUS 241 Business Law f
(Formerly BUS 341) Full
Sources of bw, legal Juties and liabilities as applied to business and the law of a)!,ency and contracts,
BUS 242 Business Law II
(Formerly BUS 342) Full
A study of law as it pertains to negotiable instruments, property, and sales, PrereqUi- site: BUS 241.
BUS 243 Environmental Controls and
Business Half
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic structure and approach of en~
vironmenLll controls aHecting commercial enterprises. In the area of legislation, the basic federal framework of environmental regula- tion of business will be examined, On the case law side, representative examples of this rapidly developing but ill-defined body of law will be analyzed. The focal point of all course material will be environmental planning and evaluation, as it rela ted to decision-m<,king which may have environmental impact. In particular, consideration will be given to the extent to which environmental amenities and values must be given appropriate considera- tion in decision-making along with economic and technical consideration, The sixth seg- ment of the course is designed to enable each student to draw together the various aspects of the course through the proposal of a sug-