Apr 27, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.

Standard information for each course includes the number, title, and credits (sometimes called credit hours or semester hours). For some courses, you will find information on the hours of class, laboratory, or studio for which the course is scheduled in each week of a regular semester; these weekly hours are expanded during summer sessions. Fees for courses are assessed on the basis of credits and other factors.

The course-numbering system generally suggests levels of difficulty and appropriateness. Courses at the 100 and 200 levels comprise introductory offerings and those are most commonly taken by freshmen and sophomores. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are primarily for juniors and seniors. In some Purdue programs, undergraduates take courses at the 500 level, but generally courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students.

Preparation for courses is indicated as follows:

P: indicates a prerequisite that must precede your enrollment in the course described. You may find one or more specific course numbers, the number of credits you should already have in a subject, a placement-test level, or other conditions.

C: indicates a corequisite that must be taken no later than the same semester in which you take the course described.

R: indicates a recommendation concerning conditions to be met for enrollment in the course.

When no subject code is shown for prerequisites, corequisites, and recommended courses, they are in the same subject area as the course being described. If you lack a prerequisite or corequisite, or if you wish to take a course numbered at a higher level than your present status, you should seek the department’s or instructor’s consent to enroll in the course.

V.T. means Variable Title and is shown for courses for which the title may be changed to specify the topic or other special focus of each offering.

Purdue University Fort Wayne reserves the right to add, withdraw, or change courses without notice.

 

 
  
  • AD 44201 - Advanced Printmaking IV


    Continuation of AD 44100. Advanced problems in printmaking determined in relation to the major objectives and interests of the student. Eligible for graduate credit.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Preparation for Course
    P: AD 44100, and senior class standing.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Studio 3,
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  
  • AD 46201 - B.F.A. Ceramics: Clay Body and Glaze Preparation


    Continuing opportunity for extensive practice in ceramic glaze techniques.  Does include body preparation, glaze, and clay body.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Preparation for Course
    P: AD 33501.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AD 46700 - Entrepreneurship In The Arts


    This course is intended to meet the general education requirements outlined and pertaining to the learning outcomes for a general education Capstone course and is intended to examine business and entrepreneurial practices in the arts. The course will include discussions and study of arts administration, accounting practices, grant seeking/writing, marketing and publicity, personnel relations and not-for-profit regulations/procedures. Specific attention will be given to the ideas and concepts of business entrepreneurship as they relate specifically to the arts including producing a research-based fundable grant proposal.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AD 47100 - Web Design II: Intermediate Web Design


    This course is a continuation of Web Design I. Best practices in HTML and CSS will be reviewed and students will delve deeper into user experience and visual design. Databases will be introduced allowing students to plan, design, build, and published a site with heavier content loads and user interactions.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AD 47200 - User Interface & Experience


    This course introduces the principles of UX or user experience. Focusing on the user centered design approach, students will learn how to apply these concepts in the realm of digital interface design, both in the critique of existing websites and applications and the creation of new ones. The class will have a focus in website and mobile app UI design.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AD 47300 - Social Media Management Design


    This course introduces the fundamentals of social media management design. Students will learn about the various platforms connected to social media and how to combine the strengths of the various platforms with branding and target audience research to create engaging and cohesive design campaigns.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AD 49001 - Topics In Art History


    In-depth projects and studies in special directions of art history closely related to existing areas of concentrations.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  AD 11100 And 11201.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AD 49002 - Topics In Studio Fine Arts


    In-depth projects and studies of special studio art topics closely related to existing areas of concentration.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Hours
    Studio 1-6,
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • AD 49003 - Topics In Studio Fine Arts


    In-depth projects and studies of special studio art topics closely related to existing areas of concentration.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Hours
    Studio 1-6,
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • AD 49500 - Readings And Research In Art History


     For students wishing to pursue undergraduate research. Eligible for graduate credit.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Preparation for Course
    P: AD 11100 And 11201.

    Cr. 1-4
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  
  • AD 49501 - Independent Study In Fine Arts


    This course provides the opportunity for a student to pursue studio interests (such as mixed media) not served in other course offerings. Projects may vary. May be repeated.

    Preparation for Course
    P: senior standing and permission of chair.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Studio 3,
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  
  • AD 49502 - Thesis Seminar And Exhibition I


    This course enables students to organize a body of work as a major thesis intended for exhibition.  The subject must be approved by the department chairman and thematic constructs guided by the course instructor and discipline specialists.  Students will also be prepared for seeking employment or applying to Graduate School.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AD 49600 - Thesis Seminar And Exhibition II


    The approved thesis project organized in the previous semester will be completed in readiness for a public group exhibition. Students will create their theses statements and be involved in planning, marketing and executing the exhibition. They will also be prepared for public gallery talk presentations.  Minimum grade of C- for credit towards Art and Design degrees.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  AD 49502.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • AGR 10100 - Introduction To Agriculture And Purdue


    Students are introduced to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University. Specific areas discussed include the diversity of career opportunities within agriculture, the relationships between different areas of agriculture; ethics; the impact of undergraduate course work, including the core curriculum, on scholarship and career preparation; and the challenges facing the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems. The use of guest lecturers provides a networking opportunity for students. Enrollment in this course is restricted to beginning freshmen students. Course meets during weeks 1-8.

     

    Cr. 0.5.

  
  • ANSC 10100 - Animal Agriculture


    Importance of livestock in the field of agriculture, and the place of meats and other animal products in the human diet.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANSC 22100 - Principles Of Animal Nutrition


    Classification and function of nutrients, deficiency symptoms, digestive processes, characterization of feedstuffs, and formulation of diets for domestic animals.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CHM 11200 Or equivalent.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 10005 - Anthropology And Sociology Student Success Seminar


    Provides new Anthropology and Sociology majors with an understanding of their major, the resources available to help them along their path to receiving their degree, and ways to apply that degree and the skills they have learnt in pursuing various professional and career trajectories. Students will also learn about specific resources and opportunities to help them be successful at Purdue and in the world of work and post-graduate education. Required for all students who have declared Anthropology or Sociology as their primary major within the past year. May be taken by Anthropology and Sociology minors.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • ANTH 10501 - Culture And Society


    An introduction to the variations and diversities of living human groups. Social structure, religion, ecology, marriage, and personality variations of peoples of the world. Emphasis on preliterate cultures.

    Cr. 3.
    Session Indicators
    (fall, spring, summer)
  
  • ANTH 20000 - Topics In Anthropology Of Culture And Society


    Selected topics in the anthropological study of social and cultural institutions. Emphasizes understanding and developing anthropological approaches to questions about social, economic, political, and historical relationships among groups and individuals in contexts across the globe. Course topics may utilize ethnographic, archaeological, linguistic, and historical information.

    Cr. 3
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Notes
    May be repeated for up to six credit hours.
  
  • ANTH 20001 - Bioanthropology


    An introduction to the biological nature of mankind. The evolution of human beings. An examination of speciation, race, and racial groups. The future evolution of humans.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 20002 - Language And Culture


    An introduction to the study of language and its relations to the rest of culture.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 20003 - Introduction To Prehistoric Archaeology


    World archaeology in the framework of major prehistoric cultural innovations. History, techniques, methods, and significance of archaeological research.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 30000 - Topics In Prehistory


    World archaeology in the framework of major cultural stages. The methods, analysis, and significance of archaeological research.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 31001 - Introduction To The Cultures Of Africa


    Explores the vitality and diversity of African cultures today in communities ranging from town neighborhoods to remote villages and from desert to rainforest. Demonstrates the tenacity and creativity of human societies facing severe political, social, and ecological pressures, but also contributes new questions and answers to global debates about family values, ethnicity, terrorism, hunger, and economic growth.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 31300 - Archaeology Of North America


    Archaeological overview of North America emphasizing Indigenous cultures prior to the arrival of Europeans, but including Contact and Post-Contact communities of the Historic Period. Topics will include the peopling of the Americas, culture and environment, social complexity, and Cultural Resource Management.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 33000 - Indians Of South America


    The cultural development and contemporary life of aboriginal societies in the tropical and marginal areas of the continent. Ethnic relationship and characteristics of major cultural groups are examined through detailed study of representative tribal units.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ANTH 10501.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
  
  • ANTH 34800 - Peoples And Cultures Of Russia, Ukraine, And Newly Independent States


    An introduction to the peoples and cultures of Eurasia, especially the former Soviet Union. Use case studies and ethnographies to learn about the histories of specific regions and groups, and to discuss religion and tradition, historical memory and cultural heritage, gender, childhood, and popular culture. Typically offered every other spring.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 35001 - European Ethnography


    European peoples and cultures. Emphasis on comparison of cultural assumption and social organization of selected European cultures; techniques for anthropological research in European societies.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ANTH 10501 or consent of instructor.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 35002 - Archaeology Of Ancient Mexico


    Surveys the archaeology of ancient Mexico. Traces cultural developments of indigenous peoples from the Olmec to the Aztec, and examines issues, controversies, and current debates in Mexican archaeology. Topics include the transition to settled villages, initial complexity, craft production, urbanization, ideology, gender, religion, warfare, and the conquest.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 35600 - Polynesian Cultures


    This course will provide students with a broad overview of the peoples and distinctive cultures of the Central and South Pacific island worlds of Polynesia. We will examine Polynesia over time beginning when the islands were settled in the prehistoric era, discuss the transformations that occurred through Western contact and colonialization, and consider the more recent impacts of globalization. We will explore many of the central topics in anthropological studies of Polynesia, including: political and social organization; economics; gender and sexuality; identity and personhood; art and dance; and religious belief and practice. We will finish the course by looking at important contemporary issues, such as transnational migration, tourism, public health dilemmas, and transformations in cultural and ethnic identities. Readings and films have been selected to give students experience with a variety of different Polynesian societies, including Hawai’i, Samoa, the Kingdom  of Tonga, Tahiti, Tuvalu, the Cook Islands, Rotuma, and the Maori of Aotearoa (New Zealand).

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 37001 - Ancient Civilizations Of The Andes


    Evidence for successive migrations into the continent, the subsequent development of local cultures, and civilization in the central Andes.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ANTHP200 or consent of instructor.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
  
  • ANTH 37500 - Cultural Psychiatry


    This course surveys contemporary theory and research on the complex interaction of culture and mental health. We will examine a range of mental disorders in various societies, forms of psychiatric treatment and healing, and key concepts and methods used in the study of mental health and culture.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 37600 - Archaeology Of Death


    Examination of mortuary behavior using archaeological and biological data. Methods of studying variation in mortuary practices. Identification of skeletal remains in laboratory setting.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ANTH 20003.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 38501 - Topics In Anthropology


    A conceptual examination of selected topics in the field of anthropology.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ANTH 20001 or 10501 or 20002 or 20003.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 39800 - Peoples And Cultures Of Central Asia


    A general anthropological introduction to the societies and cultures of the contemporary Muslim successor states of former Soviet Central Asia and the adjacent areas of Iran and Afghanistan –i.e., western and southern Turkistan.  Topics include ecology, ethnohistory and the structure of traditional subsistence strategies (nomadic pastoralism, sedentary farming, and urban  mercantilism); social institutions (marriage, family, kinship, gender relations, identities and organization; religious beliefs and practices); and the assessment of socio-economic change and recent political transformations experienced by the peoples of this region under the colonial rules of tsarist and Soviet Russia, and the modern nation states of Iran and Afghanistan. The consequences of war on terrorism, volatile sociopolitical conditions and future prospects for the peoples of this region will be also critically examined.  No special knowledge of the region on the part of students is presumed.  However, a background in general anthropology would be helpful, but not essential.  The course will consist of lectures, reading assignments, film and slide presentations and class discussions.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 40000 - Undergraduate Seminar


    This course explores the field of ancient DNA research, including an historical perspective on the development of the science, and a review of the current trends and exciting new results. The ability to access ancient molecules (not only DNA but also proteins, lipids, and other interesting molecules) has opened new doors in our understanding of the prehistory of our planet. This course will focus on applications within Anthropology, but will also touch on palaeontological and forensic applications of this science, and will include discussion of the work currently in progress in the instructor’s Ancient DNA laboratory in the IU Institute of Molecular Biology. Grades are based on discussion participation, five written critical commentaries on assigned readings, and a research paper, with each component contributing one-third of the course grade. Although there are no specific prerequisites for the course, I will assume a good knowledge of bioanthropology as well as some basic genetics. This course requires a significant amount of reading of primary literature.

    Preparation for Course
    ANTH 20001 and junior class standing or three courses in biology or anatomy.

    Cr. 3.
    Variable Title
    V.T.
  
  • ANTH 40001 - Seminar In The Ethnography Of Communication


    Current issues in linguistic anthropology, designed to acquaint the student with readings and points of view not covered in the introductory courses. Topics such as (1) languages of the world, (2) variation in language, (3) problems in linguistic structure, and (4) culture and communication.

    Cr. 3.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Notes
    May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.
  
  • ANTH 40002 - Archaeological Methods And Techniques


    Methods and mechanics of archaeology in field and laboratory. Use of survey instruments, drawing tools, and photographic equipment, treatment of recovered materials leading to printed report.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Intructor Permission Required.

    Cr. 2-4.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit. Maximum of 4 credits.
  
  • ANTH 40200 - Gender In Cross-Cultural Perspective


    This course considers the meaning and social implications of gender in human society. Cultural definitions of “male” and “female” gender categories as well as associated behavioral and structural differentiation of gender roles will be analyzed using current anthropological concepts and theories.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 40500 - Ethnographic Methods


    This course introduces students to the basic methods of ethnographic research: the collection, analysis, and presentation of data derived from the systematic, direct observation of human behavior and interviewing of key informants. Students are required to complete a field project.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 40501 - Fieldwork In Archaeology


    Archaeological work directed toward field techniques: excavation and preservation of materials, surveying, photography, cataloguing.

    Cr. 1-8.
    Notes
    One credit hour per full week of fieldwork.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit. Maximum of 8 credits.
  
  • ANTH 40502 - Fieldwork In Bioanthropology


    Fieldwork In Bioanthropology.

    Cr. 1-8.
  
  • ANTH 40600 - Visual Anthropology


    This course explores the use of visual media, including both ethnographic films and still photography, as a tool for anthropologists as we seek to understand the human condition.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 41700 - State Of The World


    In this course we will examine a series of urgent issues facing the global community through reading ethnography and studying social theory. For each issue, we will read recent ethnographic research that illuminates the issue as well as social theories that connect the issue to long-standing zones of theorizing among social scientists. Through careful reading and discussion, students will learn about the urgent issues that will shape their professional and personal lives, become familiar with theoretical approaches that illuminate these issues, and engage in discussion and debate about these issues in a diverse classroom. The following issues is a sample of the types of global issues that the course will cover: the environment (i. e., global warming, environmental critiques of capitalism, the struggle for indigenous rights to land, the energy economy), global struggles for rights (for indigenous peoples, women, the LGBTQ community, the global underclass, stateless stateles s peoples), the state system (to include an examination of the nature of the state, authoritarian and leaderless states, democracy in crisis, the warlord state), technological change (social media, AI, cyberwarfare), and violence (weak states, the global arms trade, the nuclear threat). Theoretical perspectives to be covered include historical materialism, world systems theory, gender studies, subaltern studies, postcolonialism, poststructuralism, and others.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 42100 - Moche Archaeology Seminar


    The Moche were an archaeological culture from the desert coast of Peru that provide an opportunity to explore anthropological theories regarding nascent state formation, priestly elites, feasting and ritual, human sacrifice, conflict and warfare, environmental degradation, and societal collapse.  We will explore these topics using a comparative, four-field anthropological approach.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 42600 - Human Osteology


    This course explores the types of information that can be recovered from bones, including age, sex, size, pathology, diet, and demography as well as how this information can be utilized to obtain an integrated picture of an individual. The skills learned are applicable to forensic anthropology, archeology, human evolution and anatomy.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 43000 - Archaeology Of Violence And Conflict


    In this course we will examine how we identify violence and warfare in the past. Second, we will explore how violence has affected societies around the world and through time. We review multidisciplinary literature on violence and ask how and why violent acts and institutions of violence develop and persist.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 44500 - Seminar In Medical Anthropology


    An examination of the cross-cultural properties of disease and curing. Focus on investigations into the ideology and meaning of illness, the relationship between patient and healer, and how responsibility for illness is assigned. Medical anthropology is concerned with knowledge about sociocultural contexts of disease and healing and with how such knowledge might inform the management of our own health problems.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  
  • ANTH 44501 - History And Theory Of Anthropology


    An examination of the historical development of the field of anthropology concentrating upon the intellectual roots and context that surrounded its emergence as well as contemporary problems, perspectives, methods, and theories. Course designed for graduating anthropology majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ANTH 10501 And ANTH 20001 With Grade of C- Or Higher.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 45500 - Anthropology Of Religion


    Critical evaluation of current approaches to the analysis of religious myth, ritual, and symbolism. Problems in understanding religious beliefs of other cultures. Modern development of the anthropology of religion.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  
  • ANTH 45700 - Ethnic Identity


    Nature of ethnic groups and identity viewed in cross-cultural perspective: effects of colonialism and nationalism on ethnic groups; use of identity as an adaptive strategy; stereotypes and stereotyping; symbols and styles of ethnic identity; and retention and elaboration of local styles.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 47000 - Psychological Anthropology


    The similarity and diversity of human personalities. How culture forms personalities and is formed by them. Focus on individual variation within a cultural framework.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit.
  
  • ANTH 49000 - Development And Anthropology


    The vast majority of the world’s people live in poverty, and lack access to many basic resources, services and rights. They face problems and challenges that are difficult for most Americans to understand. It is even harder for us to find ways of helping these people solve their economic, social and political problems.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ANTH 49500 - Individual Readings In Anthropology


    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor Permission Required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Dual Level Course
    Eligible for graduate credit. Maximum of 4 credits.
  
  • ANTH 49600 - Field Study In Anthropology


    Planning of research project during year preceding summer in field. Time spent in research must amount to at least one week for each credit hour granted. Research paper must be presented by end of semester following field study.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor And Department Chair Permission Required.

    Cr. 3-8.
    Notes
    Maximum of 8 credits.
  
  • ARET 11000 - Sketching For Technology And Design


    Focusing on problems of the built environment this course teaches students how to represent proportionately objects, planes, and volumes by developing observational skills and hand to eye coordination. Students are introduced to fundamental knowledge in composition, line work, lettering, contour drawing, sketching, shades, shadows, multiview drawings, sectional views, isometrics, and perspective drawing. Skills are developed in the use of multiple media including pen and ink, pencil, and monotone marker rendering.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ARET 12300 - Digital Graphics For Built Environment I


    An introduction to graphic communication in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Manual drafting, technical sketching, and CAD software are utilized in the production of working drawings. Project emphasis is distributed among architectural, civil engineering, and interior design topics.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2-4.
  
  • ARET 12400 - Architectural Engineering Construction I


    A study of residential building and the graphic and written documents required for its construction. CAD familiarity is required and a model may be required.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ARET 12300 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 1, Lab. 4-6.
  
  • ARET 16700 - Construction Systems And Materials


    Properties of construction materials and components and an introduction to their use in various construction systems.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ARET 21000 - Architecture And Urban Form


    Study of the forces that shape the built environment: theories of design, design principles, historic styles, topography, structure, materials, including political, social, cultural influences, and sustainability. 

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ARET 22200 - Architectural Engineering Construction II


    Preparation of graphic and written documents to construct an intermediate-sized commercial or institutional building. A model may be required. Computer applications.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ARET 12400 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 1, Lab. 4-6.
  
  • ARET 22300 - Digital Graphics For Built Environment II


    An advanced presentation of digital graphic communication for the architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ARET 12400 With A grade of C- Or Better

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ARET 22500 - Creative House Design


    Using fundamentals of space planning and pattern language students design their own home. A written justification for design decisions will be required.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2-3.
  
  • ARET 28100 - Environmental Equipment For Buildings I


    A survey of basic environmental control parameters of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, lighting, electricity, and their equipment (size and shapes) and the physiological effects on mankind. Emphasis placed on definitions, types of systems, and physical characteristics of equipment.

    Preparation for Course
    P: ARET 12400 With A Grade Of C- Or Better

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ARET 31000 - Architecture And Urban Form In The Modern World


    A survey of architectural and engineering developments by site visitations.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ARET 32400 - Sustainable Construction


    This course approaches sustainable construction for buildings by examining the physiology required for human functions and considers how building components and systems affect human performance and well-being. Examines the construction process from site planning through construction process, to commissioning and occupancy. Develops understanding of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. A model may be required. Computer application.

    Preparation for Course
    P: CNET 44500 with a grade of C- or better

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 1, Lab. 6.
  
  • ARET 49900 - Architectural Engineering Technology


    As determined by CAET faculty. Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisites.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Must be in CNTB program/CNET major.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Hours
    Class 1-4, Lab. 0-6.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • ASTR 10000 - The Solar System


    Celestial sphere, measurement of time, earth as a planet, moon, eclipses, planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, theories on origin of solar system.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • ASTR 10500 - Stars And Galaxies


    Introduction to the physical universe. Topics include: constellations, gravity, radiation, the Sun, structure and evolution of stars, neutron stars and black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, normal galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, cosmology, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

    Cr. 3-4.
    Notes
    Credit is not given for both AST A105 and AST A110.
  
  • ASTR 26400 - Descriptive Astronomy: Stars And Galaxies


    A descriptive, non-mathematical course in astronomy intended for non-physics majors. Topics include properties of stars; stellar birth and death; the Hertzsprung-Russel diagram; main sequence stars; binary systems; stellar clusters; red giants and white dwarfs, nova and supernova; neutron stars and black holes; galaxies and the cosmological red shift.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 2.
  
  • ASTR 36400 - Stars And Galaxies


    This course is intended for students in Science or Engineering.  This is the second of a two-semester introductory sequence on astronomy and astrophysics, although it is designed to be a standalone course.  It is intended mainly for Science and Engineering majors who are comfortable with calculus-based contents.  The course provides an overview on the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies.  Selected topics that are covered in more detail include stellar structure and atmosphere, properties of black holes, neutron stars, and white dwarfs, galactic dynamics, and dark matter in galaxies and clusters of galaxies. 

    Preparation for Course
    P: PHYS 15200 or 21800 or 22000.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Not available to students with credit in ASTR 26400.
  
  • ASTR 37000 - Cosmology


    The picture of how the Universe came to be and how it has evolved has recently come into sharp focus.  This progress is the result of improved observational techniques that have resulted in high resolution images of very distant galaxies, a more accurate mapping of the Large Scale Structure of the Universe or the high resolution picture of the young universe provided by Cosmic Microwave Background observations. We will present a historical perspective of how ideas and data have shaped Cosmology through the centuries. In addition, we will review the theoretical models that are in agreement with the current observations.  Our goal will be to provide the students with a broad overview of the current research in Cosmology with an eye toward stimulating the students curiosity about the many questions still awaiting answers in this field.

    Preparation for Course
     Basic physics and math knowledge will be assumed. 

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Intended for science and engineering majors.
  
  • ASTR 40100 - Introduction To Astrophysics


    This course is an overview of astrophysics with an emphasis on how physics is applied to astronomy.  It will explore the fundamental physical concepts and apply basic principles such as Newton’s laws of motion, Newtonian gravitation and orbital mechanics, electromagnetic waves and behavior, kinetic theory of gases, special and general relativity, and quantum mechanics to astronomical systems.

    Preparation for Course
    P: PHYS 25100, with a grade of C or better or MA 26100.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ASTR 45100 - Galaxies And Large Scale Structure


    The course covers basic observed properties and models of galactic structure, dynamics of stars, physics of the interstellar medium and intergalactic medium, formation of galaxies, properties of clusters of galaxies, and dark matter.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 with a grade of 2.0 or better and PHYS 34200 with a grade of 2.0 or better.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • ASTR 47100 - Stellar Evolution


    We will discuss observations related to stellar astrophysics. These will include formation of galaxies and stars; evolution of stars; cosmology; cosmic rays, their origin and acceleration; radio astronomy, radio galaxies; the H-21 cm line; gravitational radiation; stellar X-rays and gamma rays.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MA 26100 with a grade of 2.0 or better and PHYS 34200 with a grade of 2.0 or better.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • BIOL 10000 - Introduction To The Biological World


    Principles of biological organization from molecules through ecosystems. Emphasis on processes common to all organisms and on concepts related to problems of current importance. No credit towards a degree in IU Allied Health. Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL 10000, BIOL 25000, or BIOL N200.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • BIOL 10001 - Introduction To The Biological World Laboratory


    Laboratory exercises and experiments that illustrate selected principles of biology.

    Preparation for Course
    P Or C: BIOL 10000.

    Cr. 1.
    Hours
    Lab. 2.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • BIOL 10500 - Medical Terminology


    Emphasis on learning the meanings of the more common word elements associated with medicine and applying that knowledge to define medical terms.

    Cr. 1.
    Session Indicators
    (fall, spring)
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • BIOL 11700 - Principles Of Ecology And Evolution


    Principles of organismic and evolutionary biology; a phylogenetic synopsis of the major groups of organisms from viruses to vertebrates; an introduction to genetic, evolutionary, and ecological processes; population biology; community ecology; and behavior. This course is open only to science majors. Instructor’s permission required for non-biology majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Placement At Or Above MA 15300 Or Equivalent).

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 3.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • BIOL 11900 - Principles Of Structure And Function


    Introduction to the structure and function of biological organisms at the cellular and organismal levels. Principles of cell structure, function, and information; energy flow within cells; structure of function of plants and animals; integration of physiological processes; development of plants and animals. This course is open only to science majors. Instructor’s permission required for non-biology majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Placement At Or MA 15300 (Or Equivalent).

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 3.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • BIOL 12000 - Biology Resource Seminar


    Provides incoming Biology majors with an overview of the degree program and its application to relevant professions. Focus will be on: campus resources and strategies for success, information literacy and scientific thinking, career paths in biology, and responsibilities of biologists. Presentations will be made by Department of Biology faculty, guest speakers from on and off campus, and advanced students in support of class discussion.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Restricted to Biology majors with freshman class standing.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • BIOL 12600 - Human Biology


    Introduction to scientific inquiry with special emphasis on the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human biology. Topics relate to fitness, nutrition, health, inheritance, evolution, and ecology.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • BIOL 12700 - Introduction To Human Diseases


    Provides a basic introduction to common human diseases/conditions affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, immune and cardiovascular systems. Provides introductory understanding of mechanisms of common prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and drug addiction. Will also provide basic information on the causes, types and treatments of human cancers. Completion of this course will provide a good understanding of human disease processes and improve ability to interact with medical professional when necessary. Cannot be used as a Group A or B elective for biology majors.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • BIOL 14000 - Marine Biology


    Introduction to the science of marine biology. Topics include a coverage of the following marine groups: plant, invertebrates and vertebrates. Additional lecture are provided in marine ecosystems, oceanography and marine resources. Includes a field trip to a marine biological station in Costa Rica. Field trip costs are the responsibility of the student. Available as a free elective. Cannot be used to satisfy Group A or B elective requirements for biology majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: BIOL 10000 or equivalent.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab 1.
  
  • BIOL 18300 - Professional Practice I


    This course serves to integrate a professional research experience at an approved academic institution or industrial research facility into the Biology academic curriculum.  The student must be accepted into an internship or co-op program.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Permission of department required.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • BIOL 18400 - Professional Practice II


    This course serves to integrate a professional research experience at an approved academic institution or industrial research facility into the Biology academic curriculum.  The student must be accepted into an internship or co-op program.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Permission of department required.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • BIOL 19500 - Special Assignments


    Reading, discussions, written reports, seminar presentations, and field or laboratory work provided for enrichment in special areas of the biological sciences.

    Cr.0-4.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • BIOL 20300 - Human Anatomy And Physiology


    A survey of normal structure and function of the human organism. The human is treated as an open system with the capacity to transport material, transform energy, and maintain a homeostatic state. The capacities and limitations of the human to cope with changes in the environment are emphasized. All major systems of the human body and their functions are examined in relation to the living organism. Integrated into the study of the human organism are laboratory exercises that emphasize the essentials of human anatomy and physiology.

    Preparation for Course
    P: One Year High School Biology And/Or One Year High School Chemistry Or Equivalent.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 2.
  
  • BIOL 20400 - Human Anatomy And Physiology


    Continuation Of BIOL 203.

    Preparation for Course
    P: BIOL 20300.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 2.
  
  • BIOL 21500 - Basic Human Anatomy


    Introduction to anatomy using cadavers and anatomical models for investigations. Emphasis is given to the interrelationships of bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels from a regional approach. Specifically designed for students for whom BIOL 20300-20400 is not accepted.

    Preparation for Course
    P: placement at or above MA 15300 (or equivalent) and BIOL 10900 or 11900 or instructor permission.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 4.
  
  • BIOL 21600 - Basic Mammalian Physiology


    Introduction to physiology emphasizing homeostasis and interrelationships of body functions, cells to systems. Includes selected functional anatomy. Specifically designed for students in IU Allied Health programs, nursing, and physical education for whom BIOL 20300-20400 is not accepted.

    Preparation for Course
    P: one semester of chemistry. R: BIOL 21500.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 3.
  
  • BIOL 21700 - Intermediate Ecology


    Ecological principles of populations, communities, and ecosystems; interaction of biotic and abiotic factors regulating population and community structure; case studies, field studies, and simulation models of life history attributes, competition, predation, parasitism, and mutualism. This course is open only to science majors. Instructor’s permission required for non-biology majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: BIOL 11700 and 11900 or equivalent with grades of C or higher.

    Cr. 3.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 3.
  
  • BIOL 21800 - Genetics And Molecular Biology


    The course will cover the principles of classical and molecular genetics. Mendelian inheritance, linkage, gene interaction and chromosomal aberrations, nucleic acids structure, gene function (replication, transcription, and translation), mutation and repair, regulation of gene expression, genetic engineering. The laboratory experiments include linkage mapping in Drosophila, allozyme variation in fish, DNA extraction, electrophoresis, restriction enzyme analysis, gene isolation by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This course is open only to science majors. Instructor’s permission required for non-biology majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: BIOL 11700 And BIOL 11900 With Grades Of C or higher, And CHM 11600; or Instructor Permission Required

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 3.
  
  • BIOL 21900 - Principles Of Functional Biology


    This course will cover selected topics in both plant and animal physiology: photosynthesis, respiration, nutrition, solute and water transport, plant and animal hormones, neural control in animals, osmoregulation, and reproduction. Some laboratory time will be devoted to small-group discussions. This course is open only to science majors. Instructor’s permission is required for non-biology majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: BIOL 11700 And 11900 With Grades Of C Or Higher, And CHM 11600 Or Instructor Permission Required.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 3.
  
  • BIOL 22000 - Microbiology For Allied Health Professionals


    The biology of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae) and their interactions with humans. Emphasis on microbes with medical and/or public health significance. Specific areas of study include characteristics, metabolism, and genetics of bacteria; host-parasite interactions; factors affecting human health and disease states; principles of disinfection and sterilization; epidemiology of infectious disease with emphasis on transmission, prevention, and treatment; and nosocomial infection risks and prevention. This course is designed for nursing and Allied Health students.

    Preparation for Course
    P: BIOL 20300, CHM 10400 Or CHM 11100.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 3, Lab. 2.
    Notes
    Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
  
  • BIOL 25000 - Women And Biology


    An examination of modern concepts in biology. The scientific method will be examined and feminist criticisms of science will be discussed. The topics of reproduction and development, heredity, and ecology will be used as focal points for an in-depth discussion of the conceptual framework of biology and feminist criticism thereof. Cannot be used for Group A or B elective for biology majors. Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL 100, BIOL 250, or BIOL N200.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Sophomore Standing Required. For Non-Majors.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • BIOL 28400 - Professional Practice III


    This course serves to integrate a professional research experience at an approved academic institution or industrial research facility into the Biology academic curriculum.  The student must be accepted into an internship or co-op program.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Permission of department required.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • BIOL 29500 - Special Assignments


    Special work such as directed reading, library research, and laboratory or field research. The field in which studies are performed will be indicated on the student’s record. The substance of the project must be agreed upon by the student and a faculty member and approved by the chair.

    Cr. 1-3.
    Hours
    Class 0-3, Lab. 0-6.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
  
  • BIOL 30400 - Major Ideas In Biology


    Major ideas in biology such as immunization, spontaneous generation, inheritance, evolution, genetic engineering and ecology will be examined. Students will analyze the methodology and results that lead to understanding of these ideas. Small group discussion, oral presentations and written papers will all be used to study the impact of these ideas on other areas such as economics, politics, or religion. Cannot be used as a group A or B elective for a biology major.

    Preparation for Course
    P: an introductory course in biology.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • BIOL 31500 - Developmental Anatomy


    Comparative study of the vertebrate embryology and adult anatomy of selected vertebrates, including humans.

    Preparation for Course
    P: BIOL 11900 or 10900.

    Cr. 4.
    Hours
    Class 2, Lab. 4.
 

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