May 18, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • SPI 593 - Graduate Seminar


    Analysis of current issues in International Policy and International Affairs.  Emphasis on the connection to U.S. Foreign Policy.  Interest areas vary from semester to semester.  May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SPI 595 - SPIA Internship


    All students in the Global Policy Masters program will complete an internship at an appropriate institution or business.  The internship must have an international focus and can be either domestic or overseas.  After the internship, each student is required to submit a report about the internship experience and fulfill any other reporting requirements require by the program, the host site, and/or any sponsor(s).

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: SPI 510 and Global Policy Masters student

    Credits: 2-6
  
  • SPI 697 - Independent Study


    Provides an opportunity for well qualified students to pursue a selected topic in great depth under the supervision of an individual faculty member.  The topic is to be determined in consultation with the faculty instructor.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SPI 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research


    Graduate Thesis/Research.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • STT 490 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Elementary)


    A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Early application.

    Credits: 1 - 12

  
  • STT 491 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Secondary)


    A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Early application.

    Credits: 1 - 12

  
  • STT 494 - Student Teaching K-12 (Art or Music)


    Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; EDB 202, EDB 221 or equivalents and a methods course.

    Credits: 1 - 12

  
  • STT 496 - Advanced Internship (Elementary)


    A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: STT 490.

    Credits: 2-6

  
  • STT 497 - Advanced Internship (Secondary)


    A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: STT 491.

    Credits: 2-6

  
  • STT 498 - Seminar for Interns


    Students examine and reflect on their understanding about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge and synthesize academic and professional experiences from their courses, field experiences and internships to develop and finalize their Teacher Candidacy portfolio.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing;completion of all other program requirements or permission. Corequisite: STT 490 or STT 491 or STT 496 or STT 497 or STT 499.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • STT 499 - Student Teaching K-12 (Kinesiology and Physical Education)


    Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; EDB 202, EDB 221 or equivalents and a methods course.

    Credits: 1 - 12
  
  • SVT 100 - Introduction to Surveying Technology


    Discussion of the major topics in surveying engineering technology including field instrumentation, boundary surveying, topographic surveying, computer-aided drafting, route surveying, global positioning system and geodesy, map projections, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Will include lectures from practicing professionals in their respective disciplines. Lec 1.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 110 - Instrumentation and Data Collectors


    Instrumentation used in various aspects of surveying engineering technology and the systems that communicate with those systems (generically known as data collectors) will be discussed. Systems for processing, display, and presentation of results will also be demonstrated. Photogrammetric data collection will be examined as an alternative to direct field methods. Lec 1.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 121 - AutoCAD for Surveyors I


    Provides an introduction to computer aided drafting and design using AutoCAD. Covers concepts, techniques and procedures of menu systems, drawing setup, coordinate systems, draw and modify commands, display control, creating and working with layers and file management. Also covers editing, viewing, dimensioning commands, paper space, xrefs, and attributes. Lec 2, Lab 2.



    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 122 - AutoCAD for Surveyors II


    Using Autodesk Land Desktop 2006, Autodesk Survey 2006 and Civil 3D 2006 software, land surveying applications will be studied, including terrain modeling, surface boundaries, breaklines and contours; horizontal alignment and vertical alignment design; route surveying including road sections using templates; construction surveying including grading and volume calculations; downloading, creating, and analyzing survey data and performing data adjustments, and dynamic engineering models. Lec 2, Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: SVT 121.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 201 - Adjustment Computations


    Basic statistics as applied to surveying, error estimation, error propagation, basic matrix algebra, level network analysis, 3-D traverse analysis, GPS vector network analysis, combined traditional total station and GPS network analysis, blunder detection, positional tolerance, hypothesis testing. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites: CET 202, MAT 215, TME 253 and SVT 110 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 221 - Boundary Law


    Covers historical to present United States land title conveyancing, historical surveying procedures, colonial and pre-colonial land grants, the United States public land survey system, rules of construction and procedures for boundary retracement, recording systems, interpretation of property descriptions, and professional responsibility. Lec 3.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites: CET 101 or FTY 208,  or two years of surveying practice. Corequisite: ENG 212.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 322 - Preparing Effective Property Descriptions


    Covers principles of interpretation, techniques and forms for descriptions and preparation of land descriptions. Layout, content, and display of plats and descriptions will be covered. Web-based. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites: SVT 221; Prerequisite or Corequisite: SVT 122; or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 325 - Surveying/Engineering Ethics


    Introduces students to ethics theory, general concepts and principles pertaining to ethics and handling ethical situations in practice.  Throughout the course, students will be presented with a combination of practical exercises, explanation and discussion narratives.  Lec 0.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 326 - Record Research


    Covers the location of property records, general procedure for locating relevant records, differences between title and boundary research, overcoming typical problems in research, the preparation of title abstracts and research reports and the use and limitations of research. Throughout the course, students will be presented with a combination of practical exercises, explanation and discussion. Students who have taken SVT 221 cannot enroll in this course. Web-based. Lec 0.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 329 - Site Planning and Subdivision Design


    Subdivision rules and regulations, creating lots of esthetic value, satisfying minimum lot requirements, acreage calculations, cul-de-sacs, integration of site features to optimum development, application of civil engineering principles to land development and land development software. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites: CET 332, SVT 122 and SVT 322 or equivalent, or concurrently.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 331 - Photogrammetry


    Includes procedures and methods used for deriving metric information from photographs, analog processes for using serial photographs in production of topographic maps, flight planning and cost estimation in aerial mapping work. Introduction to photo-coordinate measurement devices and their calibration.



    Prerequisites: CET 101 and TME 152.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 341 - Advanced Surveying


    Geodetic horizontal and vertical datums, plane projection systems, localization of projection coordinates, datum transformations, astronomic observations, cadastral surveying as applied to the U.S. Public Land Survey System, creation of survey products in a computer-aided drafting environment, engineering related photogrammetry (job planning, control aspects, map collection and processing, and image based products). Lec 3.

    Prerequisites: CET 202 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 352 - Practical Field Operations


    Making optimal use of a survey data collection system in creation of office survey products, building checks in survey collection, automated field techniques which create office linework, optimizing feature coding and descriptive abilities, deciding between use of GPS and optical survey devices for survey projects, optimization of stakeout and building checks in that process, surveying documentation and reporting. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites: CET 202, ENG 317 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 418 - Fundamentals of Surveying Exam Overview


    A review of all elements of the “day #1” nationwide element of the examination which leads to licensure as a professional land surveyor. Practice examinations on all topics covered in this exam. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 437 - Practical GPS


    Presentation of all types of GPS equipment with their uses and limitations, GPS observation planning based on satellite geometry and obstructions, review of geodetic coordinate systems and datums, the geoid and how it relates to the production of elevations from GPS, execution of all components (planning, field collection, downloading, processing, and adjustment) of a GPS survey where raw data is collected, real time kinematic (RTK) GPS filed execution and adjustment for control work, use of RTK GPS in collection of a topographic survey. Lec 2, Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: SVT 341 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 475 - Small Business Management


    Provides a broad overview of the skills necessary to operate a small business. Focuses on teaching basic marketing, accounting and management skills with an emphasis on topics that impact the small business owner. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 490 - Surveying Capstone


    A class project type course which integrates all components of previous surveying coursework and emphasizes working with others on a long term project; project description, project planning, field collection, office processing, computer-aided drafting, final product preparation, oral presentation of results. Lec 3.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: SVT 341, SVT 437, SVT 352 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 498 - Selected Topics in Surveying Engineering Technology


    Topics that are not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit individual needs. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring.)

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • SWK 101 - Opportunities for the Social Work Major


    Introduces first-year and transfer students who have declared a major in social work to the general resources of the University of Maine and to the specific resources of the School of Social Work. Topics include overview of library and computer facilities, degree and graduation requirements, volunteer opportunities, internships, and future career opportunities.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Social Work major.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SWK 320 - Introduction to Social Work


    Focuses on the history and development of social welfare and social work, the basic values and concepts of social work practice and the major fields of social work practice. Second semester students or sophomore level.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 330 - Contemporary Issues in Diversity and Pluralism


    Examines plurality and diversity from a standpoint of difference created by culture, race, social structure, religious affiliation, gender, age, sexual orientation and ability. Issues of prejudice and discrimination examined on an individual and societal level.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: SOC 101.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 350 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I


    Examines normative development, behavior, values and attitudes as influenced by age, cohort, gender, culture, social class, social structures, oppression and other environmental factors. Addresses the life span and attendant concerns from multiple theoretical perspectives within a systems person-in-environment framework. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100 and SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 351 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II


    Examines research and traditional/alternative theories related to normative development of families, small groups and communities. Explores the impact of age, gender, social class, oppression and other environmental factors on that development. Examines the physical environment (nature and built), social structure and contexts of organizations and institutions in interaction with families, groups and communities. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.

    Prerequisites: SWK 350 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 361 - Generalist Social Work Practice I


    Explores the functions and roles of the social worker, the value base of social work practice, and the processes of providing service. Social Work majors only.

    Prerequisites: SWK 350 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 365 - Problems of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Multidisciplinary Approach


    Examines the roles of the major disciplines, agencies and professions involved in the prevention, early detection, assessment, intervention, treatment and management of child abuse and neglect. Focus on victims and their families. (Continuing Education Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 380 - The Biological Person and the Environment


    The biological person as viewed from a biopsychosocial-spiritual model requires that social workers develop an appreciation and understanding of the reciprocal impact of behavior and biology on one another. For social workers, understanding the biological systems means closely examining the human body and all of the intricate, interdependent systems and their actions that are necessary to maintain life.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 395 - Beginning Field Experience in Social Work


    Preparation for field practicum, exploration of interest in professional social work and introduction to social welfare agency milieux through volunteer experience. Students must register for both fall and spring semesters.

    Prerequisites: Social Work major or permission.

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • SWK 440 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues


    Provides an analytic perspective on the provision of social services and the interrelatedness of practice and policy analysis. The dimensions of choice in social welfare policy and major issues in provision of services are examined.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites: PAA 100 or PAA 220 or POS 100 and SWK 320 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 462 - Generalist Social Work Practice II


    Develops knowledge, values and skills necessary for provision of social services to individuals, families and small groups. Includes knowledge and skill building in interpersonal communication, planning and carrying out interventions, and evaluating interventions within the context of generalist social work practice. Integrates classroom and field instruction experiences. Limited to senior social work majors.

    Prerequisites: SWK 361.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 463 - Generalist Social Work Practice III


    Explores the theory and practice of purposive social change in social agencies and communities, participation of social workers in politics, and social worker roles of advocate, resource mobilizer, program planner, and organizer. Integrates the classroom and field instruction experience. Limited to senior social work majors.

    Prerequisites: SWK 462.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 491 - Methods of Social Work Research


    Beginning methods of social work research. Strategies and methods of developing knowledge in the context of social work practice and social welfare. The place of theory in research, problem formulation, ethical concerns, research designs, including practice research and evaluation, methods of data collection, sampling, introduction to program evaluation, and basic procedures in data analysis and statistics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 495 - Field Practicum in Social Work


    Generalist social work practice in community agencies provides opportunities to apply social work knowledge and skills directed toward planned intervention and change efforts. Limited to social work majors who have completed at least 75 course credit hours. 12 credit hours of Field Practicum required, 6 per semester.  Variable credit by permission.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement

    Prerequisites: SWK 361 and SWK 440. Corequisite: SWK 462 (fall semester) and SWK 463 (spring semester.) 

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • SWK 497 - Special Topics in Social Work


    Content varies to suit needs of individual students or small groups. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SWK 530 - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Bridging-Social Welfare Policy


    Analysis of social welfare policies for social work practice.

    Prerequisites: Advanced Standing Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • SWK 531 - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Bridging-Social Work Practice


    Integration of generalist knowledge, values and skills with application to simulated and actual social work practice situations.

    Prerequisites: Advanced Standing Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • SWK 532 - Advanced Standing Bridging-Social Work Research


    Review of investigative strategies used to answer questions and queries of concern to social workers. Review of research design from naturalistic to experimental-type.

    Prerequisites: Advanced Standing Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • SWK 533 - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Bridging-Human Behavior and the Social Environment


    Utilizes multiple theoretical approaches for understanding human behavior in the social environment.

    Prerequisites: Advanced Standing Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • SWK 540 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues for Generalist Practitioners


    Analysis of the provision of social services and the interrelatedness of practice and policy analysis with emphasis on dimensions of choice in social welfare policy and major issues.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 550 - Human Behavior and The Social Environment I


    Examines research and theories related to normative life span development as influenced by age, gender, social class, social structures oppression and other environmental factors. Uses systems theory and person-in-environment construct as the analytical framework. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 560 - Practice in Generalist Social Work I


    Develops knowledge, values and skills necessary for direct practice of generalist social work with small systems, including individuals, small groups and families. Covers social systems and problem solving framework.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work student.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 563 - Practice in Generalist Social Work II


    Topics include theory and practice of purposive social change in social agencies and communities, participation of social workers in politics, and social worker roles as advocate, resource mobilizer, program planner and organizer. Integrates classroom and field experience.

    Prerequisites: SWK 560 and Master of Social Work student.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 571 - Trauma: Theory, Assessment and Treatment


    Explains current research and controversies in the areas of psychobiology of trauma, memory, dissociation, developmental impacts, diagnosis and treatment.

    Prerequisites:  Master of Social Work student  or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 577 - Group Strategies in Health/Mental Health Settings


    Group strategies for social work practice in health and mental health settings including team-meetings, psychoeducational issues in health care, workshops, communities, organizations, counseling and psychotherapy.

    Prerequisites:  Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 579 - Addictions, The Family, and Multiculturally Competent Treatment


    Integration of theory and clinical application to addictions treatment within family systems and multicultural perspectives.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 580 - Adult and Child Psychopathology


    Overview of DSMIV, gender differences in mental illness, current conceptions of serious mental illness, impact of psychiatric labeling and stigma on individuals and families.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 582 - Supporting Families Under Stress


    Explores the impact of stress on the coping patterns and development of families. Stressors range from normal family life cycle transitions to the threat of separation and loss through divorce, illness, death and aging, to the chronic stress of poverty, racism, classism and the impingement of systemic stress.

    Prerequisites:  Master of Social Work student  or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 583 - Introduction to Mediation


    This course teaches generalist mediation theory and skills including: definition and roles of mediator; stages of resolution; conflict theory and conflict diagnoses; managementof biases; ethics, confidentiality and professional standards; effective communication interventions; identification and management of power.  Designed to meet the standards for professional entrance into the mediation field.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social  Work Students or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 591 - Social Work Research I


    Integration of social work theory, practice and research including problem formulation, research design, ethical concerns and protocols for protection of human subjects.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work major or permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 595 - Field Practicum in Social Work


    Supervised generalist social work practice in community agencies provides opportunities to apply social work knowledge and skills toward planned intervention and change efforts.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • SWK 597 - Advanced Topics in Social Work


    Content varies to suit student needs. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SWK 600 - Advanced Integrative Professional Seminar


    Considers multi-disciplinary knowledge bases that inform advanced social work practice from a generalist perspective as well as the purposes of the profession, professional role, skill, policy applications and evaluation of practice.

    Prerequisites: SWK 661 and SWK 665.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 640 - Issues in Social Welfare Policy for Advanced Generalist Practitioners


    Social welfare policy analysis and evaluation with emphasis on skills in the use of government data, policy advocacy and analytic decision-making related to social welfare and advanced generalist social work practice.

    Prerequisites: SWK 540 and SWK 563 or SWK 530,  or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 650 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II


    Examines research and theories related to normative development of families, small groups and communities. Explores the impact of age, gender, social class, social structures, oppression and other environmental factors. Examines the social structures and context of organizations and institutions and their impact on individuals, families, small group and communities. Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.

    Prerequisites: Master of Social Work major or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 661 - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals


    Develops knowledge, skills and values necessary for advanced generalist social work practice with individuals across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites: SWK 531 or SWK 563.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 664 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Families and Small Groups


    Develops knowledge, skills and values necessary for advanced generalist social work practice with families and small groups.

    Prerequisites: SWK 661 and SWK 665.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 665 - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities


    Develops knowledge, skills and values necessary for advanced generalist social work practice with organizations and communities.

    Prerequisites: SWK 531 or SWK 563.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 680 - Health Policy


    Survey and extension of basic knowledge and skills in analysis of health care policy formulation, development, implementation and evaluation with focus on administration of health services, agency and organizational structure and practice. Examines how diversity of health policy sources (e.g. values and political and economic influences) affect legislation, administration and clinical practice.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 691 - Social Work Research Methods II


    Application of social work research methods to the evaluation of social work practice and program and policy-making.

    Prerequisites: SWK 532 or SWK 591.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 692 - Social Work Research III


    Application of social work research methods to social work research project.

    Prerequisites: SWK 691.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 695 - Advanced Field Practicum in Social Work


    Advanced generalist social work practice in community agencies. Provides students the opportunity to apply advanced social work knowledge and skills directed toward planned intervention and change efforts.

    Prerequisites: SWK 531 or SWK 595.

    Credits: 1-5
  
  • THE 111 - Introduction to Theatre


    A basic appreciation course for the general student as well as prospective theatre majors that explores the process of theatrical expression throughout history and its relationship to culture.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 112 - Survey of Dramatic Literature


    Survey of drama from its early development up to the present as literature and as theatre. Stress on dramatic form and content and on the uniqueness of the drama to reflect the philosophical, social and political environment.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 117 - Fundamentals of Acting


    Focus on the basic skills of acting, including internal preparation for playing a role, character analysis, vocal and physical development and techniques for projecting to an audience.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 118 - Stage Makeup


    Study of principles and techniques of stage makeup including practical application in class and production experience opportunities.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 120 - Introduction to Stagecraft


    Designed to provide a foundation in the practice of technical theatre and preparation for work in scenery, lighting and sound. Emphasis is placed on procedures, practice and nomenclature. The required lab, that accompanies this course, provides hands-on experience, through special projects, designed to reinforce specific technical skills discussed and demonstrated in class.

    Prerequisites: None. Corequisite: THE 121.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 121 - Introduction to Stagecraft Laboratory I


    Provides hands-on experience, through special projects, designed to reinforce specific technical skills discussed and demonstrated in THE 120.

    Prerequisites: Corequisite: THE 120.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THE 122 - Introduction to Stagecraft Laboratory II


    Provides hands-on experience, through special projects, designed to reinforce specific technical skills discussed and demonstrated in THE 120.

    Prerequisites: THE 120 and THE 121

    Credits: 1
  
  • THE 130 - Introduction to Costume Construction


    Basic processes of theatre costume construction. Includes measuring, building and fitting techniques, safety in the costume studio and fabric properties and selection. Skills are developed through construction of a personal project and participation in building costumes for productions.

    Prerequisites: None.  Corequisite: THE 131.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 131 - Introduction to Costume Construction Laboratory


    Laboratory in costume production work.

    Prerequisites: Required for theatre majors. Corequisite: THE 130.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THE 200 - Design for Performance


    This course is a study of the theory and principles of designing light and space for performance.  It takes an interdisciplinary view of design and includes lectures, demonstrations, and practical application of ideas, techniques, and methods used in designing many types of performance in the political, legal, business, religious, sporting, and artistic arenas.

    Satisfies the Artistic and Creative Expression General Education Requirement.

    Credits: 3

  
  • THE 201 - Fundamentals of Characterization


    Designed to help student actors develop a methodology and technique for analyzing character and performing scenes from the modern theatre repertoire.

    Prerequisites: THE 117 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 202 - Script Analysis


    Examines modern literature written for the theatre. Because the literature will be presented from a production perspective, this course is oriented for use by actors, directors and designers. The objective is to stimulate greater clarity, logic, depth and imagination of interpretation and to develop more effective preparatory techniques.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 216 - Play Production


    Covers the basic principles of stage directing including choosing and analyzing plays, scheduling rehearsals, blocking action, and determining stage business.  The class culminates in a showcase of student-directed works.  Consequently, this is a “hands-on” course, in which students get to choose, possibly write, cast work, with actors, and direct their own small stage production.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Prerequisites: THE 117

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 268 - Theatre Practicum, Technical


    Supervised experience in Theatre and Dance Division productions in the areas of stage managing, publicity, scenery, lighting, costumes and makeup. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 269 - Theatre Practicum in Acting


    Laboratory work in acting. Credit assigned by agreement of advisor and show director, based on learning opportunities of role. May be repeated for a maximum of three hours.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 300 - Introduction to Performance Studies


    This course takes the broad spectrum approach to the study of performance, examining all of human behavior and events through a social-scientific approach that employs various means of cultural analyses.  Through an intercultural, intergeneric, and interdisciplinary approach, all of human behavior is viewed as performance and the impulses and agendas behind it are examined on an individual as well as cultural level.  Ultimately, this course focuses upon the many ways in which “performativity” is evident in human transactions in the arts, business, technology, politics, and religion. Lecture and discussion format.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites: Junior Standing or permission.

    Credits: 3

  
  • THE 310 - Topics in Theatre Technology


    An advanced study in specific areas of technical theatre. Subjects vary from year to year but may include lighting technology, sound, scenic painting and properties, costume pattern drafting, costume crafts or stage management. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 320 - Topics in Theatre Design


    Study of the theatre design process in a specific area, including costume, lighting, scenic or sound design. Encompasses research, drafting or drawing, script analysis, budgeting and organizational skills required to design in the specified field. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 340 - Playwriting, Directing and Performing Laboratory


    Performing a matrix for playwriting, directing and performing, this lab class affords the student an opportunity to work on a wide variety of original projects. Each student will create a traditional script or a non-traditional performance piece that will be written, analyzed and rewritten. There will be regular “Readers Theatre” style presentations of the material by members of the class.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites: THE 116 and THE 117 and THE 202 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 400 - Voice and Speech for the Actor


    A studio course in the principles of voice production and speech for the stage. Focus is on the development of the actor’s voice and speech through exercises that heighten awareness of breath, encourage freer expression and expand vocal range and clarity.

    Prerequisites: THE 117 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 402 - Movement Training for Actors


    A studio course in movement training and development for actors. Focus is on the use of the elements of movement and laban’s effort-shapes to explore text and its expression and to expand the movement vocabulary of the actor.

    Prerequisites: THE 117 and two credits in DAN or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 403 - Styles and Techniques of Comedy


    Concentrates on the nature of comedy and comedic character addressing challenges such as timing, movement and relationship from all sources of dramatic literature from verse to modern comedy, from absurdism to tragic comedy.

    Prerequisites: THE 117, THE 301 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 415 - Capstone Experience in Theatre


    A synthesis of the major’s knowledge in a selected area of interest within theatre or dance. Students develop a professional portfolio based on their cumulative experiences in Theatre or Dance while working with a faculty member. May include a research paper, design, direction, performance or choreography. Project must have been generated as part of a student’s coursework or under the supervision of a faculty member. A final presentation of the Capstone project to Theatre/Dance faculty is required.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THE 460 - Theatre History


    The development of performance and its relation to culture, from the ancient world to contemporary theatre and performance, including Asian, and African theatre.  Examines the evolution of styles and modes of production through the major theatrical figures, performance events and institutions of each period.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements

    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing or permission

    Credits: 3

  
  • THE 466 - Stage Directing


    Studies the task of all aspects of the theatre production into an artistic unity with emphasis on theatre aesthetics. Provides practice in the directing of short plays, with particular attention to working with actors.

    Prerequisites: THE 116.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 480 - Topics in Theatre


    Advanced study of selected topics in Theatre. Explores the particular approaches, thematic content or contemporary issues related to acting, performance theory, genre, directing, costume and make-up design, set and lighting design or other areas of technical theatre. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 497 - Independent Study in Theatre I


    No description available.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 498 - Independent Study in Theatre II


    No description available.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 563 - American Theatre


    A study of the development of the American Theatre from its beginning to the present day.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 3
 

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