Apr 27, 2024  
2012 - 2013 CNM Catalog June 2012, Volume 45 
    
2012 - 2013 CNM Catalog June 2012, Volume 45 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

  
  • ACCT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ACCT 1111  and ACCT 1112  and ACCT 1210 ; or department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ACCT 1109 - Business Math

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Recommended prerequisite: MATH 0930  or appropriate placement scores . This course is a prerequisite for  ACCT 1112  and a pre- or co-requisite for ACCT 1110 )

    Applies basic arithmetic operations to business applications and accounting.
  
  • ACCT 1110 - Accounting I

    6 credit hour(s)
    (Recommended Prerequisites: MATH 0930 RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores ) (Pre- or corequisite: ACCT 1109  or MATH 1315 )

    This course is offered via distance learning only. Students analyze and record business transactions, implement accrual basis accounting and prepare basic financial statements. In addition, students apply generally accepted accounting principles to the elements of the balance sheet. This class is fast-paced (double the normal pace of ACCT 1111  or ACCT 1112 ).
    Note(s)
    ACCT 1111  + ACCT 1112  are equivalent to this course.
  
  • ACCT 1111 - Accounting IA

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Recommended prerequisites: MATH 0930 RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Students analyze and record business transactions, implement accrual basis accounting and prepare basic financial statements. ACCT 1111 + ACCT 1112  are equivalent to ACCT 1110 .
    Note(s)
    Note: Students going on to ACCT 1112  should take ACCT 1109  concurrently with ACCT 1111.
  
  
  • ACCT 1120 - Payroll Accounting

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Recommended prerequisite: ACCT 1111  or ACCT 1110 ) (Pre- or corequisite: IT 1010 )

    Covers payroll accounting procedures and controls, tax and employment laws and tax reports that form the core of payroll responsibilities.
  
  • ACCT 1140 - Accounting Applications

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ACCT 1109  + IT 1010  + [ACCT 1112   or ACCT 1110 ]  or department approval) (Pre- or corequisite: ENG 1101  or BA 1121 )

    Simulates the complete accounting process using practice sets to expand skills in the performance of accounting functions.
  
  
  • ACCT 1301 - Volunteer Tax Preparation

    2 credit hour(s)
    Introduces basic tax-return preparation issues and the software to do basic tax returns for low-income and elderly taxpayers. Offered fall and spring terms.
  
  • ACCT 1303 - Volunteer Tax Review

    1 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisites: ACCT 1301  + ACCT 1398 )

    Reviews changes in the tax code and tax software to prepare individual tax returns for low-income and elderly taxpayers. This course is designed for returning volunteers. A minimum of thirty hours of volunteer tax return preparation work during the spring term at one of CNM’s Tax Help locations is required, along with passing the certification exam.

     

  
  • ACCT 1398 - Volunteer Tax Internship

    1 credit hour(s)


    (Pre- or Corequisite: ACCT 1301 )

    Students apply current tax code to prepare individual tax returns for low-income and elderly taxpayers. A minimum of thirty hours of volunteer tax return preparation work during the spring term at one of CNM’s Tax Help locations is required, along with passing the certification exam.

    Offered spring term.

     

     

  
  • ACCT 1410 - Quickbooks Complete

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Recommended prerequisite: ACCT 1111 )

    Covers QuickBooks software for small business. Includes transaction recording for service and merchandising businesses, bank reconciliation, payroll and end-of-period procedures, financial reporting and conversion of business records into QuickBooks. This course replaces ACCT 1411 + ACCT 1412 + ACCT 1413.
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • ACCT 2095 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ACCT 1140  + department approval)

    Provides students the opportunity to work a minimum of 135 hours in a new job experience in accounting or training-related supervised work. Student trainees are paid by the cooperating firm and supervised jointly by CNM and the employer.
  
  • ACCT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ACCT 1111  and ACCT 1112  and ACCT 1210  or division approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ACCT 2097 - Independent Study

    1-8 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Requires the student and instructor to define a specific problem in the area of the student’s interest and directly related to the program. Student develops and executes a solution applying analytical techniques and critical thinking to the problem. An oral presentation may be required.
  
  • ACCT 2098 - Internship

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ACCT 1140  + department approval)

    Provides students the opportunity to work a minimum of 135 hours in a new job experience in accounting or training-related supervised workstations. Students are not paid for their work but are supervised jointly by CNM and the company.
  
  • ACCT 2101 - Intermediate Accounting IA

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ACCT 1140  or department approval) (Pre- or corequisite: ENG 1101 MATH 1210 )

    Presents accounting theory, concepts, practical application and use of accounting facts and procedures in business contexts. Emphasis is on the rationale behind business transactions, the development of professional judgment and critical-thinking skills with regard to assets.
  
  • ACCT 2102 - Intermediate Accounting IB

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ACCT 2101  or department approval)

    Continues ACCT 2101  and completes the focus on the asset side of the balance sheet and starts the study of liabilities and stockholders’ equity issues.
  
  • ACCT 2103 - Intermediate Accounting II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: ACCT 2102  or department approval)

    Completes the accounting theory framework started in ACCT 2101  and ACCT 2102  with the remaining liabilities, stockholder equity issues and special topics.
  
  • ACCT 2230 - Cost Management Accounting

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites:(ACCT 1210 CIS 1173 ) or (ACCT 1210  + Department Approval)

    Expands the student’s ability to use job order and process costing systems as well as the student’s ability to apply and analyze accounting information for decision making in planning and controlling business activities. This includes the collecting of cost information, cost estimation and allocation, standard costs, budgeting and cost-volume-profit relationships.
  
  • ACCT 2340 - Tax Accounting

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ACCT 1110 ; or ACCT 1111 ; or ACCT 1301  + ACCT 1398 ; or department approval)

    Covers fundamental characteristics of individual federal income taxes.
  
  • ACCT 2341 - Tax Accounting II

    3 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisite: ACCT 1110  or ACCT 1111  or department approval)

    (Recommended Prerequisite: ACCT 2340 )

    Covers fundamental characteristics of income taxes for corporations, partnerships, sub-chapter S corporations and fiduciaries.

  
  • ACCT 2420 - Computerized Accounting

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ACCT 1140  or division approval)

    Employs integrated accounting software for payroll, inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions. Course reviews the accounting cycle.
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • ACCT 2510 - Governmental Accounting

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ACCT 1140  or ACCT 2101  or department approval)

    Examines fund accounting for governmental entities.
  
  • ACCT 2520 - Auditing

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ACCT 1210  or department approval. Recommended prerequisite: ACCT 2101 )

    Surveys auditing concepts that include audit standards, reports, professional ethics, legal liability, evidence accumulation, audit planning, internal control, transaction cycles, other engagements and operational auditing.
  
  • ACCT 2999 - Capstone Course

    1 credit hour(s)


    (Prerequisite: (ACCT 2101  + ACCT 2340  + ACCT 2420 ) or (ACCT 2101  + ACCT 2420  + ACCT 1301  + ACCT 1398 )

     

     

     

    Focuses on assessment of student learning outcomes for the Accounting program of study. Students graduating under catalogs prior to Fall 2011 should take this course in lieu of BA 2999 . (Should be taken in student’s last term)


African American Studies

  
  • AFST 1150 - Introduction to African American Studies

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Investigates present-day perspectives and historical and social conditions that have shaped and affected the lives of African Americans.

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • ACHR 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ACHR 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ACHR 2297 - Independent Study

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Focuses on a specific problem while working with an instructor.

Air Force Aerospace Studies

School of Communication, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CHSS)

Students may register at CNM for the University of New Mexico Aerospace Studies. Uniforms and textbooks are provided. Because these courses are offered at the main campus of UNM, students should contact UNM before enrolling. For more information, contact:

Aerospace Studies Curtis E. Johanson, Lt. Col., USAF University of New Mexico AFROTC Detachment 510 Aerospace Studies Building MSC 02 1650, 1 UNM 1901 Las Lomas NE; Albuquerque, NM 87131 (505) 277-4502

Credits in Aerospace Studies may NOT be applied to any associate degree or certificate at CNM.

  
  • AFAS 1120 - The Foundation of the United States Air Force I

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: AFAS 1192  + concurrent enrollment in leadership laboratory required for cadet status)

    Introduces students to the United States Air Force (USAF), providing an overview of the basic characteristics, missions and organization of the USAF. Meets once weekly. Fall only.
  
  • AFAS 1121 - The Foundation of the United States Air Force II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: AFAS 1292  + concurrent enrollment in leadership laboratory required for cadet status)

    Provides an introduction to the USAF, including an overview of basic characteristics, missions and organization of the USAF. Meets once weekly. Spring only.
  
  • AFAS 1192 - Leadership Laboratory I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Develops personal leadership and managerial abilities. Examines Air Force customs and courtesies and requires demonstration of related abilities as well as participation in drill and ceremonies. Emphasizes standards of discipline and conduct. Graded CR/NC. Enrollment in the laboratory is required with AFAS 1120  course. Fall only.
  
  • AFAS 1292 - Leadership Laboratory II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Continues course of study begun in AFAS 1120 /AFAS 1192 . Graded CR/NC. Enrollment in the laboratory is required with AFAS 1121  course. Spring only.
  
  • AFAS 2192 - Leadership Laboratory 3

    1 credit hour(s)
    Provides application of elements of personal leadership. Provides students an opportunity to demonstrate command and leadership abilities and knowledge of Air Force operating procedures. Graded CR/NC. Enrollment in the laboratory is required with AFAS 2250 . Fall only.
  
  • AFAS 2229 - Field Training Fitness Prep

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: AFAS 1192  or AFAS 1292 )


    Prepares cadets for leadership through various methods of military fitness training. Course instills Air Force physical fitness standards and provides training in all aspects of health, including physical fitness, nutritional awareness, stress management, and other aspects of health. Requires lab activities in the fitness center.
  
  • AFAS 2250 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: AFAS 2192 . Concurrent enrollment in leadership laboratory required for cadet status)

    Introduces topics on Air Force heritage and leaders; introduces air and space power through examination of competencies and functions; and continues application of communication skills. Designed to instill an appreciation of the development and employment of air power and to motivate sophomore students to make transition for AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. In addition, aspects of the AS 200 course begin to prepare students for field training exercises. Meets once weekly. Fall only.
  
  • AFAS 2251 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: AFAS 2292  + concurrent enrollment in leadership laboratory required for cadet status)

    Introduces topics on Air Force heritage and leaders; introduction to air and space power through examination of competencies and functions; and continued application of communication skills. Course is designed to instill an appreciation of the development and employment of air power and to motivate sophomore students to make transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. In addition, aspects of the AS 200 course begin to prepare students for field training exercises. Meets once weekly. Spring only.
  
  • AFAS 2292 - Leadership Laboratory II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Continues course of study begun in AFAS 2250 /AFAS 2192 . Graded CR/NC. Enrollment in the laboratory is required with AFAS 2251 . Spring only.

Anthropology

School of Communication, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CHSS)

  
  • ANTH 1101 - Intro Anthropology

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Surveys the breadth of anthropology, including archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology.
  
  • ANTH 1110 - Language Culture and the Human Animal

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Introduces concepts and practices of linguistics and anthropology. Study of the systematic nature of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.
  
  • ANTH 1120 - Archaeology: Discovering Our Past

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Surveys archaeological theory and methods including data from selected archaeological sites in various geographical areas and from different time periods.
  
  • ANTH 1130 - Cultures of the World

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Surveys basic concepts of cultural anthropology as well as cultural characteristics illustrated by a variety of existing cultures in their native environments with societal examples in cross-cultural comparisons.
  
  • ANTH 1150 - Evolutionary Anthropology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Introduces field of biological anthropology and concepts of organic evolution. Emphasizes fossil history of primates, prehistory of man and human genetics within a paleoecological context, modern primate behavior and its relevance to human evolution.
  
  • ANTH 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or Accuplacer score of 80 or equivalent)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ANTH 2209 - Anthropology Practicum

    Variable credit hour(s)
    Prequisite: Permission of Instructor

    Provides opportunities for students in anthropology practice by working with professionals conducting theoretical, laboratory, and/or field research in cultural, linguistic, physical/biological anthropology and archaeology. 

  
  • ANTH 2222 - Ancient Mesoamerica

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Traces Mesoamerican archaeology from the earliest inhabitants through the Aztec period. Emphasizes cultural processes and dynamics of cultural evolution.
  
  • ANTH 2231 - North American Indians

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents comparative ethnology of North American Indian tribes on geographic, ecologic and cultural bases and explores life of North American Indians before European influence and the diversity of cultures existing on the North American continent.
  
  • ANTH 2238 - Cultures Of the Southwest

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents basic concepts related to cultural patterns of the American Southwest from A.D. 1600 to the present and interactions of the ethnic groups that populate the Southwest.
  
  • ANTH 2251 - Forensic Anthropology

    3 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Recommended: ANTH 1150  


    Examines human skeletal anatomy in detail, with special emphasis on the characteristics relevant to forensic scientists. Introduces the processes and issues surrounding the discovery and identification of human skeletal remains (including human rights issues).

  
  • ANTH 2255 - Southwestern Archaeology

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents interpretations and dynamics of Southwestern archaeology from the time of the earliest inhabitants until European contact.
  
  • ANTH 2265 - The Anthropology of Drugs

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Examines the nature and use of mind-altering drugs from a cross-cultural perspective, including study of the varieties and effects of such drugs around the world, socio- cultural contexts and functions of drugs, the social control of drugs and political economy of world trade in both licit and illicit drugs.

Arabic

School of Communication, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CHSS)

  
  • ARBC 1101 - Beginning Arabic I

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Introduces listening, speaking, writing, grammatical skills and cultural understanding for students with no previous exposure to Arabic.
  
  • ARBC 1102 - Beginning Arabic II

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequiste: ARBC 1101  or department approval

    Continues course of study begun in Arabic I: listening, speaking, writing, grammatical skills and cultural understanding.
  
  • ARBC 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.

Architectural Drafting

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • ARDR 1010 - CAD Analysis I

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: CAD 1001 )

    Applies the usage of CAD to Architectural/Engineering drafting. (20 theory + 30 lab hours per term)
    Note(s)
    20 theory + 30 lab hours
  
  • ARDR 1101 - Building Materials and Methods I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores )

    Studies construction system, sub-systems and components. Emphasizes foundations, light wood frame and masonry construction. A construction hard hat is required. (30 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • ARDR 1105 - Architectural Drafting I

    4 credit hour(s)


    (Pre- or corequisite: ARDR 1010  + ARDR 1101 )

    Introduces the fundamentals of architectural graphic representation as the foundation of all A/E drafting courses. Explores basic common assembly systems and introduces schedules. (15 theory + 135 lab hours per term)
    Note(s)
    Students must provide their own drafting kits.

    15 theory + 135 lab hours

  
  • ARDR 1110 - Architectural Mathematics

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: MATH 0930  or appropriate placement scores , or corequisite: ARDR 1010 )

    Covers basic concepts of problem solving, mathematics and geometry with an emphasis on architectural and engineering applications and calculator use. Students must provide a full-function scientific calculator with a ten-digit display. (30 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • ARDR 1201 - Building Materials and Methods II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ARDR 1010 , ARDR 1101 ) (Pre- or corequisite: ARDR 1105 )

    Continues ARDR 1101  with emphasis on steel, concrete, roofing, glazing and cladding systems. (30 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • ARDR 1205 - Architectural CAD II

    7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1105 ) (Pre- or corequisite: ARDR 1201  + ARDR 1220 )

    Applies computer-aided drafting, including 3D modeling, to the production of architectural design development drawings using industry standard graphic, dimensioning and notation systems. (45 theory + 180 lab hours per term)
    Note(s)
    (45 theory + 180 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 1220 - CAD Analysis II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: ARDR 1205  or department approval)

    Applies current software applications, including 3D modeling, to the production of A/E construction drawings.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • ARDR 1306 - Architectural CAD III

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1105 ). (Pre- or corequisite: ARDR 1320 ).

    Applies computer-aided drafting to the production of architectural design development drawings using industry standard graphic, dimensioning and notation systems.
    Note(s)
    (15 theory hours +135 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 1320 - CAD Analysis III

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1010  or department approval) (Pre- or corequisite: ARDR 1306  or department approval)

    Applies current software applications to the production of A/E construction drawings.
    Note(s)
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

  
  • ARDR 1492 - Architectural Design

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: ARDR 1105 )

    Presents design principles, theories, methods and process. Facilitates learning through student- designed project.
    Note(s)
    (75 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ARDR 2105 - Structural Systems CAD

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1205  + ARDR 1306 .) (Corequisite: ARDR 2110  + ARDR 2120 )

    Develops standard structural engineering drawings in steel, concrete, and/or wood structural systems.
    Note(s)
    (15 theory hours + 135 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2110 - Structural Systems Analysis

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: ARDR 2105 )

    Introduces structural design and graphics in wood, steel and concrete, and elementary beam design problems.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2120 - Structural Systems Software Applications

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1220  + ARDR 1320 .) (Corequisite: ARDR 2105  or department approval)

    Introduces computer software applications, including BIM, used for the preparation of commercial structural documentation, detail drafting and 3D visualization.
    Note(s)
    (15 theory + 60 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2192 - Site Analysis

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1105 )

    Examines analytical factors of site design, such as orientation and view, sound and light intrusions, contours and grading, drainage and foliage. Introduces planning aspects of site size.
    Note(s)
    (75 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2205 - Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Systems CAD

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1205  + ARDR 1306 .) (Corequisite: ARDR 2210  + ARDR 2220 )

    Reviews of conventional drafting methods of mechanical and electrical systems including overlaying electrical, heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems on architectural views. Develop engineering drawings using engineering graphic skills.
    Note(s)
    (15 theory hours + 135 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2210 - Mechanical/Electrical Systems Analysis

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: ARDR 2205 )

    Studies general theory and layout information and code requirements for non-residential systems. Includes lighting, plumbing and air conditioning.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2220 - Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Systems Software Applications

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARDR 1220  + ARDR 1320 .) (Corequisite: ARDR 2205  or department approval)

    Introduces computer software applications, including BIM, used for the preparation of commercial mechanical/electrical /plumbing (MEP) documentation and 3D visualization.
    Note(s)
    (15 theory + 60 lab hours per term)
  
  • ARDR 2295 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides opportunity for the student to work for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate, defined training program. The position is paid.
  
  • ARDR 2297 - Independent Study

    1-7 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Defines a specific problem in the area of the student’s interest and directly related to the program. The student develops and executes a solution using analytical and drafting techniques. An oral presentation may be required.
  
  • ARDR 2298 - Internship

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides opportunity for the student to work for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate, defined, training program. The position is not paid.
  
  • ARDR 2999 - ARDR Seminar II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: Department approval).

    Focuses on assessment of exit competencies for program of study. Students prepare documents and practice skills necessary for a job search. This class should be taken in student’s last term.
    Note(s)
    (30 lab hours per term).

Art History

School of Communication, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CHSS)

  
  • ARTH 1101 - Introduction to Art

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents fundamental concepts of visual arts - the language of form and media of artistic expression. Possible museum exhibition attendance.
  
  • ARTH 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ARTH 2200 - Women In Art

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Examines the creative achievements of women artists, exploring the social and cultural contexts related to women’s artwork in relationship to the history and contemporary practices or art.
  
  • ARTH 2201 - History Of Art I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Surveys Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, early Christian, Byzantine, early Medieval, Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture. Fall and summer only.
  
  • ARTH 2202 - History Of Art II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Surveys Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Rocco and 19th century Western European painting, sculpture and architecture. Spring and summer only.
  
  
  • ARTH 2251 - Art of the American Southwest

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents interrelationships of three Southwestern cultures emphasizing major forms of expression in pottery, textiles, jewelry, architecture, painting and photography.
  
  • ARTH 2260 - Architectural History: Ancient through Modern

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Surveys the history of Western architecture from the pyramid to the post-modernist house; technological, stylistic and functional characteristics of monuments within their cultural contexts.

Art Studio

School of Communication, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CHSS)

  
  • ARTS 1102 - Introduction to Studio Arts

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Covers techniques, materials and terminology in two- dimensional and three-dimensional image-and form-making, in hands-on studio format. Includes major studio concepts in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography and sculpture.
  
  • ARTS 1106 - Drawing I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Provides direct experience in exploring basic drawing concepts. Introduces the fundamentals of drawing, including language of drawing, the use of drawing media (both wet and dry) and techniques associated with direct observational drawing skills.
  
  • ARTS 1121 - Two-Dimensional Design

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores 

    Emphasizes visual awareness through direct experience with visual form-elements of line, shape, value, texture, color theory, space and volume, painting principles and visual vocabulary.
  
  • ARTS 1122 - Three-Dimensional Design

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  +   or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents concepts, techniques, processes and vocabulary involved in working in the third dimension and emphasizes a variety of media and issues of space, form, mass and volume, line, texture, scale, proportion and the making of objects and spatial contexts.
  
  • ARTS 1125 - Art Practices I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950 )

    This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central to the nature of art making today. Students will investigate issues of LIGHT, FRAME, and MARK while developing an understanding of the elements and principles of design.
  
  • ARTS 1126 - Art Practices II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ENG 0950  + ARTS 1121  or ARTS 1125 )

    This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central to the nature of art making today. Students will investigate issues of MOTIVE and CHANGE while developing concepts, techniques, and processes involved in working in the third dimension.
  
  • ARTS 1168 - Ceramics I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARTS 1122  or ARTS 1126 )

    This is an introductory course in Ceramics with emphases on both hand-built construction and wheel-throwing techniques. Design aesthetics will focus on the creative development of clay objects examining cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression. Glazing and kiln firing processes will be introduced. Health and safety procedures will be emphasized.
  
  • ARTS 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ARTS 2204 - Life Drawing I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisites: RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores  +  

    Continues descriptive and perceptual drawing skills building of Drawing I, with an emphasis on human anatomical structures and historic concepts related to the drawing of the figure. Concludes with composition of the figure through the use and study of models.
  
  • ARTS 2205 - Drawing II

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ARTS 1106 )

    Continues course of study initiated in ARTS 1106 , offering further concentration on basic drawing concepts with greater emphasis on descriptive and perceptual drawing skills using wet and dry media and color. Explores aspects of experimental drawing, media and contemporary concerns, still life, landscape, portraiture and the figure in environmental contexts and in motion.
  
  • ARTS 2206 - Printmaking I

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RDG 0950  +   +   or ARTS 1125  or appropriate placement scores )

    Introduces the fundamental methods of printmaking. Explores techniques and creative aspects of monotype, collagraph, relief and intaglio printmaking. Discusses lithography and screen printmaking.
  
  
  • ARTS 2210 - Art Career Concerns

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: RDG 0950  + ARTS 1122  or ARTS 1126  or appropriate placement scores )

    Presents the practicalities of building a fine art career with emphasis on developing a professional portfolio. Covers professional practices of the studio artist including self-promotion, contacts, research tools for exhibition venues and other art related opportunities.
  
  • ARTS 2211 - Portraiture

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: RDG 0950  +   or appropriate placement scores )

    Develops skills in drawing and painting to depict the human likeness. Uses various artistic media to explore the anatomy of the human head and face in order to express individuality and mood. Examines the role of the portrait throughout history, together with the development of its skills.
  
  • ARTS 2212 - Aspects of Painting, Drawing & Multimedia

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: ARTS 2205  or ARTS 2207 )

    Aspects of Painting and Drawing is an intermediate studio course providing direct experience in the development of a connected series of artworks through the use of varied media. Emphasis will be placed on solving problems through thematic development of artworks, while building on fundamental skills learned in Drawing and/or Painting.
 

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