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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • 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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    Social Work major or permission.

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • SWK 397 - Independent Projects in Social Welfare I


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

    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    SWK 462.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 481 - Introduction to Horticultural Therapy


    Introduces students to horticultural therapy as an intervention approach using horticultural activities with a broad range of populations including, but not limited to, children and teens in a variety of settings such as foster care or residential placements, persons with special needs, adults with various issues, and persons who are incarcerated.

    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    First-year Master of Social Work student. Corequisite: SWK 595.

    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 & Notes
    SWK 560 or permission. Corequisite: SWK 595.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 571 - Assessment and Intervention of Trauma in Social Work Practice


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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SWK 550, SWK 560, Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 573 - Supervision in Human Services I


    Knowledge, skills and values for supervision in human service agencies. Goal setting, personnel issues, models of social work supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 575 - Family Therapy in Social Work Practice I


    Overview of models of family therapy for social work practice. Emphasis on assessment and intervention with families, children and couples.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SWK 550, SWK 560, Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 576 - Family Therapy in Social Work Practice II


    Emphasis on brief solution-focused and narrative models of family therapy in social work practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SWK 550, SWK 560, 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 & Notes
    SWK 550, SWK 560, 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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    Master of Social Work student or permission.

    Department/School link
    SWK 550, Master of Social Work student or permission.
    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 581 - Introduction to Horticultural Therapy


    Introduces students to horticultural therapy as an intervention approach using horticultural activities with a broad range of populations including but not limited to children and teens in a variety of settings such as foster care or residential placements, persons with special needs, adults with various problems, and persons who are incarcerated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SWK 550, SWK 560, 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 & Notes
    SWK 550, SWK 560, 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 & Notes
    SWK 550 and SWK 650, MSW student 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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    SWK 560 or SWK 563.

    Credits: 4 - 6
  
  • SWK 596 - Social Work Skills Laboratory


    Basic skills and understanding of professional ethics, professional relationships, written, oral and reciprocal communication skills and interviewing skills.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None. Corequisite: SWK 595.

    Credits: Cr 1.

  
  • SWK 597 - Advanced Topics in Social Work


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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    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 & Notes
    None.  Corequisite: SWK 695 during the final semester of Master of Social Work program.

    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 & Notes
    SWK 540 and MSW student,  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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    SWK 563 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 664 - Advanced Generalist 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 & Notes
    Corequisite: SWK 661.

    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 & Notes
    None. Corequisite: SWK 661.

    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    SWK 591 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 692 - Social Work Research III


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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SWK 691 or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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 & Notes
    SWK 495 or SWK 595 or permission.

    Credits: 4 - 6
  
  • 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 & Notes
    None. Corequisite: THE 121.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 121 - Introduction to Stagecraft Laboratory


    Provides hands-on experience, through special projects, designed to reinforce specific technical skills discussed and demonstrated in THE 220.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None. Corequisite: THE 120.

    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 & Notes
    None.  Corequisite: THE 131.

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


    Laboratory in costume production work.

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

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • 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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    THE 117, THE 301 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 405 - Drama In Education


    Designed to enable future teachers, therapists, care providers, or corporate social directors to enhance current curricula or activity with creative exercises and approaches which stimulate interest in various academic subjects, and examine stategies to improve interpersonal relations. Offers opportunities to explore peer pressure, non-conforming behavior and social conflict honestly, with greater understanding of self and others.  In addition, it will address creating an environment safe enough to allow uncensored imagination to flow. 

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.

    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 & Notes
    Senior standing.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THE 461 - Theatre History I


    The development of performance and its relation to culture, from the ancient origins of theatre through the Greek and Roman periods, to the Medieval and Renaissance eras. 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 & Notes
    Junior or senior standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 462 - Theatre History II


    The development of performance and its relation to culture, from the Neoclassical through the Romantic to the Modern/Postmodern era. 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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    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 & Notes
    permission.

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


    No description available.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 501 - Acting Styles


    Topics course including: The Greeks and Shakespeare Class Comedy, Absurdism, Tragi-Comedy or Brecht, Ibsen, Sondheim depending on the needs and interests of students, the seasons and faculty expertise. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    THE 117, graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 563 - American Theatre


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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 596 - Field Services in Theatre Production


    Provides experience in producing theatre in the field, through stage directing, designing scenery, costumes, and/or lighting, building scenery, stage managing, costuming, handling publicity, etc. at a local elementary or secondary school, community or professional theatre. Credit depends on length and complexity of assignment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Theatre majors with senior standing or graduate standing and permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 630 - Designers and Directors


    Study of the collaborative relationship that is key to the process of mounting a production. Students research the methodology of respected practitioners as models and apply those principles to team-developed creative projects.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 660 - Approaches to Directing


    Theories, methods and problems in directing performances. Research and preparation of suitable works from traditional and non-traditional performance literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    THE 466 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 667 - Special Studies in Theatre I


    Seminar with research orientation, designed to explore selected topics in depth. Topics will vary.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 668 - Special Studies in Theatre II


    Seminar with research orientation, designed to explore selected topics in depth. Topics will vary.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 669 - Theatre Laboratory


    Advanced laboratory work in directing or design. May be repeated for credit, if work performed is in a different area of study.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    THE 466 (depending on the nature of the project).

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 697 - Directed Research I


    An opportunity to study a particular problem under faculty supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 698 - Directed Research II


    An opportunity to study a particular problem under faculty supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of department chair.

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


    Thesis.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • TME 151 - Technical Mathematics I: Precalculus


    Introductory mathematics course with engineering examples. Topics include exponents and radicals, operations with polynomials, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, functions and graphs of linear, quadratic and higher degree polynomials; trigonometric functions and graphs; and triangle solutions. Problem solving techniques are emphasized.

    Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Engineering Technology majors or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TME 152 - Technical Mathematics II: Precalculus and Introductory Calculus


    Calculus preparation and introduction with engineering examples. Topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, matrix algebra, determinants, method of least squares, sums of series, conic sections, limits and continuity and introductory calculus including derivative and its applications. The developed math skills are used to analyze engineering problems.

    Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Engineering Technology majors; Grade of “C” or better in TME 151 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TME 253 - Applied Calculus for Engineering Technology


    Introduces fundamental concepts and applications of the derivative, as well as integration and its applications, derivatives of transcendental functions and a variety of integration techniques. Applications of these concepts to problems in science and engineering technology are stressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Engineering Technology majors; Grade of “C” or better in TME 152 or equivalent.

    Credits: 4
  
  • TME 354 - Ordinary Differential Equations With Engineering Applications


    An introduction to linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations, Laplace Transforms and their applications. Mathematical modeling of differential equations applicable to electrical and mechanical engineering and interpretation of the solutions are presented. A brief introduction to Fourier Series and partial differential equations is also included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Engineering Technology majors; Grade of “C” or better in TME 253 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TSO 398 - Special Topics in Technology and Society


    Selected subjects in the field of technology and society studies and related areas not covered in other university courses. May be repeated for credit.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    junior standing or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • UST 100 - Introduction to the Bachelor of University Studies


    Introduces the student to the nature of higher education as a learning community. Particular emphasis given to academic resources, the learning process, academic skills, developmental advising and career counseling. Students participate in extensive reading and writing assignments relevant to their college transition and degree goals.

     (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Bachelor of University Studies major; others by permission.

    Credits: 1

  
  • UST 300 - Core Course in University Studies


    Provides understanding and insight into a specific area of interest across disciplines. Emphasis on research analysis. Subjects vary by semester.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • UST 400 - Advance Topics in University Studies


    This independent study course allows students enrolled in the Bachelor of University Studies Program to focus more deeply in an area of their choice.  May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Bachelor of University Studies Majors and permission.

    Credits: 1-6.
  
  • UST 499 - Senior Capstone


    Interdisciplinary team taught senior seminar. Senior students will use their areas of foci to build on their knowledge and apply it to a specific senior project or internship. Students will integrate program knowledge and demonstrate synthesis, analysis and evaluation of their specific project/internship.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    senior standing, Bachelor of University Studies major.

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 100 - Beginning Spoken Arabic I


    Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement. 

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Credits: 3

 

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