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ANTH 420 - Human Osteology and Forensic Anthropology
After learning the human skeleton, the student will be trained in techniques for recovery of the body, reconstruction of the body’s history (age, sex, race, etc.) and how to aid the crime investigator.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 210 or ANTH 215 or ANTH 335 or ANTH 410 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 422 - Nutritional Anthropology
The study of human nutrition and metabolism from an anthropological perspective. Topics include the structure and function of the digestive system, the chemical composition of nutrients and the regulation by the body of nutrient stores and body composition. Focuses on using a comparative approach to elucidate a naturalistic human diet and the health consequences when this ideal is not met.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203, and ANTH 215 and BIOL 349 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 423 - Human Evolution
First half of seminar covers theory and anatomical changes for hominin species focusing on last 6 million years (that is, Ardipithecus and Australopithecus to present) and second half considers sociocultural evolution (e.g., life history theory, mate choice, evolution of cognition, emotions, language).
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 102 or ANTH 210 or ANTH 215 and ANTH 301 or ANTH 308 or ANTH 310 or ANTH 350, or junior standing in Biology or Anthropology major, or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 424 - Medical Anthropology
Introduction to an area where biological and cultural anthropology interface. Includes health and disease in evolution, the relationships between disease and world view, the healer and the cultural milieu, and comparative studies of healing practices.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203, and junior standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 428 - Cultural Resource Management
Introduction to the field of cultural resource management including historic preservation, archaeological resource management, cultural resource management for subsistence and spiritual practices. Background on legislation and current practices, review of case studies and experience with actual projects.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 210 and junior or senior status or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 440 - Cyborg Anthropology
The cyborg is a life form that is part human and part machine. This course examines the shifting conceptual and physical boundaries between humans and their techno-scientific creations through theoretical works, ethnographic accounts and popular cultural artifacts such as film.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 447 - Anthropological Semiotics
Myth, metaphor and media offer the material for this exploration of theories which offer insight into the relationship between language and mind.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 347 and junior or senior status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 453 - Women of the Global South
Explores women’s economic, religious, political and familial roles through topics such as development and globalization, violence, and women’s movements. Student contributions to course topics emphasized through individual papers and group panel work. Also offered as WGSS 453.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 and ANTH 353 and junior or senior status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 454 - Participatory Action Research Methods
Participatory Action Research is a methodology of researching, analyzing, and carrying out actions that directly benefit members (stakeholders) of a community. As a form of applied anthropology, PAR is a method that emphasizes working in collaboration with others to develop research questions, conduct research, analyze findings, present results, and create actions. In this course, students will work with identified community organizations and groups who are interested in the PAR methodology.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 303 or ANTH 471 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 456 - Anthropology of War and Human Rights
The course focuses on emic and etic perspectives of war and human rights. Investigates cultural relativism and anthropology with regard to war and violence. Cultural constructions of war and definitions of human rights are fundamental to an understanding of what it means to be human.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 and junior or senior status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 457 - The Anthropology of Death and Dying
The course considers death and dying anthropologically as cultural constructs. The course explores a wide range of cultures from a variety of interdisciplinary and interactive perspectives in order to further our understanding of what it means to be human. Studies death and dying in order to broaden our understanding of the human cultural experience. Field trips required.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 and junior or senior status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 462 - Native Peoples of the Northwest
Tribal distributions, social organization and ecological adaptation and social change with emphasis on the Native peoples of Washington state.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 361
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 463 - Critical Issues in East and Southeast Asia
An ethnographic in-depth study of the national and minority peoples of China, mainland and insular Southeast Asia. Emphasis on special topics, including ecology, prehistory and selected cultural groups. Readings focus on original monographs.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 362 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 465 - Critical Issues in Mexico and Central America
Examination of contemporary issues in the southern part of North America, with emphasis on changing cultural, political, and environmental contexts; urban, rural, and indigenous communities; migration and transcultural realities; and social and environmental movements.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 365 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 469 - Directed Internship
Application of anthropological methods and theory in an applied setting. Interns work at least 10 hours per week at the work site, in the type of work specified in the internship contract. In addition students complete several written assignments, Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits. No more than 10 credits in internship may be counted toward the major.
Prerequisites & Notes: permission of instructor.
Credits: 5-10
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 470 - Museology Studies
Internship at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art or other local museums. Students may select an area of museum specialization in most cases; essay questions and a paper are also required. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 and junior or senior, or permission of faculty liaison.
Credits: 3-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 471 - Field Work Methods in Cultural Anthropology
The study of ethnographic field work methods through exercises in class and a major field work project in the community. Discussion of topics, including the anthropologist as field worker and the ethics of field work.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 or ANTH 303 and junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 7
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 472 - Visual Anthropology
Examination of photographic representation of people by anthropologists, ethnographic filmmakers, indigenous people, media and other groups. Analytical skills and applications are emphasized and theoretical perspectives are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 or ANTH 303 and junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 473 - Field Course in Ethnography
Course is partly classroom-based and partly field-based research through participation in on-site projects. Actual projects vary by quarter and instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203 and permission of instructor.
Credits: 5-12
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 475 - Humane Migration
Addresses movements of people from a human rights perspective, grounded in comparative analyses of economic and political determinants, vulnerabilities accompanying environmental disruptions, and humane policies for inclusion in emerging transcultural societies.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 476 - Borderlands
Comparative examination of simultaneous separating and integrating functions of borders, significance of border regions as vital transition zones, and transboundary policy needs associated with accelerated flows of people, goods and ideas; particular focus on U.S.-Mexico and US.-Canada borderlands.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 479 - People of the Sea and Cedar Internship
This is an internship at the Whatcom Museum, specifically to prepare students for workshops/tours for a program titled The People of the Sea and Cedar, which focuses on Northwest Coast Native peoples. The student will conduct workshops/tours for third and fourth grade students studying Native American history and culture. Interns will also learn about broader museum topics through readings and demonstrate their understandings through weekly short essays. A self-evaluation and Summary of Learning is also required. Interns should be comfortable working with people and hold an interest in Native American culture. Interns will need to be available for certain hours and make a two consecutive quarter commitment. Repeatable up to 7 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 and junior status or instructor permission. Must reach junior status by winter quarter.
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 480 - Applied Anthropology
Use of anthropology to solve human problems; examines ethics, interventions and policy applications regarding contemporary social issues.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 301 or ANTH 303.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 481 - Childhood and Culture
The process of socialization or enculturation viewed from a cross-cultural perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 484 - Intercultural Education
Comparative and anthropological study of educational issues. Examines learning in other cultures, home-school linkages, minority student achievement and multi-cultural curricula.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 201 or HNRS 203 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 490 - Senior Seminar in Anthropology
Capstone seminar in anthropology. Topics vary, emphasis is on current research questions in anthropology. Students write a research proposal, conduct a research project and present the findings. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior status in anthropology.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 495 - Teaching-Learning Processes in Anthropology
Practicum as discussion leaders in anthropology courses. May be repeated once for departmental credit if taken from a different instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 496 - Portfolio Assembly
Student assembles and submits portfolio contents in four areas: research, competence, data analysis, critical comprehension and synthetic comparison, under continuing direction of departmental academic adviser. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior status in anthropology.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ANTH 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ANTH 501 - History of Anthropology
Development of principal theoretical orientations and methods in the cultural and historical setting; development of anthropology as a discipline.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 502 - Theory in Anthropological Research
Issues relating to use of theory in contemporary anthropological research; examination of major writings and their implications.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 503 - Research Design and Method
Analysis of major theoretical approaches; research methods and procedures; relationship of theory and method in formulating research problems.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 506 - Archaeological Method and Theory
History of theory and method in North American archaeology and the legacy of earlier interpretive frameworks. Current goals of the discipline and the development of appropriate theory, method and empirical applications.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 510 - Applied Archaeological Analysis and Interpretation
Advanced design and implementation of archaeological laboratory methods to a specific research project.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 511 - Current Archaeological Research in Northwestern North America
Advanced survey of current literature in Pacific Northwest archaeology in seminar format with preparation of a major research paper.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 515 - Practicum in Archaeological Spatial Analysis
Application of advanced quantitative spatial analysis techniques to specific archaeological contexts and projects. Students will complete a major research project and paper.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 520 - Human Osteology
Advanced study of human osteology. The latest methods in reconstruction of the individual.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 522 - Nutritional Anthropology
Advanced study of human nutrition and metabolism from an anthropological perspective. Topics include the structure and function of the digestive system, the chemical composition of nutrients and the regulation by the body of nutrient stores and body composition. Each student will prepare a major research paper and presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes: graduate student in good standing in anthropology and other programs with program advisor approval
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 524 - Applied Medical Anthropology
Advanced study of the use of medical anthropological method and theory in contemporary health care systems or in the analysis of health and disease in past populations.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 525 - Primate Evolution
Advanced study of primate paleontology. Each student is expected to become expert on some aspect of the fossil record.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 528 - Applied Cultural Resource Management
Application of cultural resource management methods to specific management problems. Students will prepare a professional quality cultural resource management plan or nomination form.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 547 - Semiotic Anthropology
Advanced study of theoretical approaches to meaning in linguistic anthropology, including but not limited to Piercean semiotics, trope theory, and methods for theorizing context.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate standing.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 553 - Women of the Global South
Examines a variety of contemporary issues facing women of the South, such as economic realities, family responsibilities, health issues, and women’s rights. Emphasis on individual and group work to examine selected topics and to gain in-depth knowledge about women in specific countries.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 554 - Participatory Action Research Methods
Participatory Action Research is a methodology of researching, analyzing, and carrying out actions that directly benefit members (stakeholders) of a community. As a form of applied anthropology, PAR is a method that emphasizes working in collaboration with others to develop research questions, conduct research, analyze findings, present results, and create actions. In this course, students will work with identified community organizations and groups who are interested in the PAR methodology.
Prerequisites & Notes: ANTH 571 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 563 - Peoples of East and Southeast Asia
Advanced study of selected important topics regarding the peoples and cultures of China, mainland and insular Southeast Asia. Emphasis on work to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of selected cultures and/or theoretical-analytical topics of special relevance to the region.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 565 - Peoples of Mexico & Central America
Advanced ethnological analysis of cultures and social relations in Mesoamerica, with emphasis on ecological, economic and political issues and implications for community resources for facing globalization.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 571 - Field Work Methods in Cultural Anthropology
The study of ethnographic field work methods through exercises in class and a major field work project in the community. Discussion of topics, including the anthropologist as field worker and the ethics of field work.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 7
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 572 - Visual Anthropology
Examination of photographic/digital image representation of people by anthropologists, ethnographic filmmakers, indigenous people, media and other groups. Requires analytical skills and applications and explores theoretical perspectives. Requires two projects with accompanying presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 576 - Borderlands
Advanced comparative examination of separating and integrating functions of borders, border regions as transition zones, and policy implications, with emphasis on U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 580 - Applied Anthropology
Advanced investigation of the use of anthropology to solve human problems; ethics, interventions and policy applications regarding contemporary social issues.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 581 - Childhood and Culture
Advanced cultural analysis of the process of socialization, child welfare and policy relating to children.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ANTH 585 - Essentials of Graduate Study in Anthropology
This course will acquaint students with faculty interests and departmental and university resources. Topics will include choosing a thesis research topic aligned with contemporary issues in anthropology, forming a committee, and developing an appropriate plan of study.
Prerequisites & Notes: To be taken Fall Quarter of the first year. Not repeatable. S/U grading. Graduate status in the anthropology program or permission of instructor
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ANTH 586 - Research Mentorship
A seminar style class to discuss progress and issues in thesis development at various stages: writing a thesis topic proposal, submitting grant proposals and IRB proposals, and the logistics of conducting research. Other topics will include standards for professional writing and giving professional presentations. Students will be expected to present their thesis proposal in this venue. Repeatable for a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in Anthropology or instructor permission. To be taken Winter and Spring Quarter by first year students, and at least once in the second year.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ANTH 690 - Thesis
Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr. S/U grading
Prerequisites & Notes: formal advancement to candidacy for MA in Anthropology
Credits: 1-12
Grade Mode: S/U
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ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic
101, 102, 103 Elementary Arabic (5 each). To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing and understanding standard Arabic.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ARAB 102 - Elementary Arabic
101, 102, 103 Elementary Arabic (5 each). To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing and understanding standard Arabic.
Prerequisites & Notes: Arabic 101
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ARAB 103 - Elementary Arabic
101, 102, 103 Elementary Arabic (5 each). To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing and understanding standard Arabic.
Prerequisites & Notes: Arabic 102
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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ARAB 201 - Intermediate Arabic
201, 202, 203 Intermediate Arabic (5 ea). To be taken in sequence. Continuation of skill development begun in elementary Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic), with additional work and focus on speaking and vocabulary acquisition.
Prerequisites & Notes: ARAB 103
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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ARAB 202 - Intermediate Arabic
201, 202, 203 Intermediate Arabic (5 ea). To be taken in sequence. Continuation of skill development begun in elementary Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic), with additional work and focus on speaking and vocabulary acquisition.
Prerequisites & Notes: ARAB 201
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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ARAB 203 - Intermediate Arabic
201, 202, 203 Intermediate Arabic (5 ea). To be taken in sequence. Continuation of skill development begun in elementary Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic), with additional work and focus on speaking and vocabulary acquisition.
Prerequisites & Notes: ARAB 202
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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ARAB 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ARAB 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ART 101 - Glass Blowing I
Develop proficiency with glass blowing concepts and techniques through exploration of the art form and design. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 102 - Glass Blowing II
Continued development of proficiency with glass blowing concepts and techniques through exploration of the form and design; focus on the creation of original glass work derived from research and drawing. Students’ technical study will be complemented by critical discourse about glass in contemporary art. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 101
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 109 - Visual Dialogue
Open to all students with the exception of a number of seats reserved for art majors each quarter. Art studio pre-majors are advised to take ART 109 in their first or second quarter concurrently with ART 110. Introduction to ideas and artists in 20th century art with an emphasis on the contemporary. Examines concepts of content, meaning, and cultural interrelationships in art, and questions the nature, function, and importance of art in contemporary society.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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ART 110 - Foundation Drawing I
This course focuses on the techniques and materials of drawing. The course includes figure drawing, perspective studies and drawing from memory and the imagination. The concept of drawing as a means of conveying ideas is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes: Open to non-Art majors after Phase I registration.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 111 - Drawing for Non-Majors
This course is for all students interested in gaining a studio art experience, and who may not have any prior background in visual art making. The course focuses on the techniques and materials of drawing. The course includes figure drawing, perspective studies and drawing from memory and the imagination. The concept of drawing as a means of conveying ideas is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes: If a student becomes an art major this course can fulfill the requirement for ART 110.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 120 - 2-Dimensional Art
This course introduces visual problem solving by exploring the elements and principles of design and color. Traditional and digital applications are integrated throughout all aspects of the coursework.
Prerequisites & Notes: Open to non-Art majors after Phase I registration.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 203 - Foundation Drawing II
Examines the definition of drawing in the 21st century and explores contemporary approaches to drawing. Seeks to broaden the conceptual and technical basis for students’ work and investigate a broad range of materials and traditions, including abstraction, observation, collage, imagination, color and mixed media on paper. Experimentation with tools and techniques and in developing an individual system for artistic expression.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 109; ART 110; ART 120.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 230 - 3-Dimensional Art
Entry-level 3D course with emphasis on introducing methods, materials and ideas pertaining to current practices in 3D art. Fundamental concepts and techniques will be explored through hands-on projects in media ranging from fibers, ceramics, wood, metal and other media associated with the making of 3D art. This course will introduce the idea of sculpture and art forms as bearers of content.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 109; ART 110; ART 120.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ART 302 - Instructional Assistant
Assist faculty in the classroom and with activities such as lecture preparation, class website upkeep, classroom/lab maintenance, classroom discussion, research, and reviews for exams. Duties vary by course and instructor, but the time commitment will be 3-9 hours/week.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 303 - Drawing Projects
Students explore theme and concept in drawing through individual development with a variety of media, tools, and techniques. Studio work is complemented by in-depth discussion of issues in historical and contemporary art and drawing. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203; ART 230 or concurrent.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 304 - Figure Drawing and Issues of the Body
Intermediate-level investigation through two-dimensional media of the human form. Basic drawing techniques and topics such as gesture, proportion, line, color, texture, value, expression, and some basic anatomy will be covered as applied to the life model. Explores contemporary issues of the body in art through major thematic and conceptual projects. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 305 - Experimental Drawing
An intermediate level course that covers a wide range of materials and procedures. Students will be pushed to expand upon their own definition of what constitutes a drawing through key issues and exploration including: chance, operation, exterior influences, the use of non-traditional drawing materials and tools, bringing drawing into a third dimension, and drawing as a means to, or part of, a larger whole. The course aims to help the student build a suitable foundation for further artistic development in a variety of media. Mature levels of invention and problem solving, and the development of critical insight that facilitates dialogue and conceptual skills are required. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 306 - Mixed Media on Paper
An intermediate level course that emphasizes the use and combining of diverse media and surfaces. Techniques covered will include: collage, ground surface treatments, washes, gouache, working with found and recycled material, and other modes of working with contemporary sources and forms. Repeatable up to 10 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 320 - Painting I
An introduction to contemporary painting. Students study direct and indirect painting techniques with observational and photo-based sources. The course puts special emphasis on color theory and color mixing.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 322 - Painting II
Continued exploration of painting concepts and techniques through the development of individual content. Studio work is complemented by in-depth discussion of issues in historical and contemporary painting. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 320
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 324 - Figure Painting
Painting concepts and techniques with an emphasis on the human form and the figure in context. Studio work is complemented by in-depth discussion of issues of historical and contemporary figure painting. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 320
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 325 - Experimental Painting
An investigation of contemporary painting strategies using abstraction, mixed-media, and installation. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 320
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 331 - Sculpture-Wood
Examines the traditions of wood sculpture in the context of utilizing a variety of woods and wood-based materials to make contemporary sculpture. Further emphasis is placed upon development of concepts in relation to forms and materials. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 332 - Sculpture - Metals
Focus on traditional, industrial and alternative processes in metal fabrication and casting as a means of producing contemporary sculpture. Emphasis on achieving a balance between studio practice and theory. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 333 - Sculpture - Mixed Media
Use of disparate media for contemporary object making and non-two-dimensional art forms, within an expanding field of alternative sculptural practices. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 334 - Installation Art
Explores distinctions between private and public art, traditional gallery presentation and site-specific installations. Performance and collaboration with other artists or disciplines will be offered as possible areas of work. Additional emphasis on effective documentation of temporary and site-specific work. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: Art 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 335 - Intermedia, Mixed Media, Time-Based Art and Installation
Course will provide a more advanced and ambitious, multiple project-oriented work environment for exploring contemporary studio practices in intermedia, mixed media, time-based art and installation. This will include but not be limited to the opportunity for work in time-based media such as performance, sound and video. Traditional gallery presentation, site-specific installations, collaboration and producing effective documentation will also be covered. Students will be encouraged to consider the production of their art as creative research or a mode of personal inquiry.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 109; ART 130; ART 230; or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 340 - Ceramics I
Introduction to ceramics. Pottery and sculptural forms are hand-built using coil, slab and molded techniques. Introduction to glaze formulation, kiln loading and firing. Both traditional and contemporary applications are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203; ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 341 - Ceramics II
Introduction to the potter’s wheel as a tool; hand building, glaze formulation and kiln firing. Repeatable up to 15 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 340
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 342 - Ceramics III
Intermediate problems in clay as a medium. Development of individual directions in pottery and/or ceramic sculpture. Weekly seminars. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 340 and ART 341
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 343 - Summer Intensive Ceramics
How, why, when and what to do with clay. Basic manipulation of clay; glazing and kiln firing. Attention to workable classroom problems, critiquing, safety, historical background and slide presentations. Covers a variety of hand-building techniques, how to use the potter’s wheel, glazing, casting, kiln loading and firing. A variety of clays and firing techniques are used. Offered summers only. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 350 - Printmaking I
Course covering history, methods, and practice of print concepts. Color, black and white, and digital/photographic methods discussed/explored. Introduction to monotype, relief, lithographic, and intaglio processes.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 351 - Printmaking: Relief
Students explore carving and printing of linoleum and woodblock surfaces. An emphasis is placed on color printing and working in layers. Historical and contemporary examples are explored. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 350 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 352 - Printmaking: Stone Lithography
A course covering history, methods, criticism, and practice of stone lithography including color printing and registration. Historical and contemporary lithographic examples explored. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 350 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 353 - Printmaking: Etching
Course covers history, methods, criticism, and practice of copper plate etching. Techniques include: hard-ground and soft-ground etching, aquatint, color applications, and multi-plate registration. Historical and contemporary examples explored. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 350 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 360 - Fibers and Fabrics I
Introduction to technical explorations of dye application, fabric manipulation, and structural process of textile production. Technical information accompanied by presentations of contemporary fiber history and issues. Specifics include: tie dyeing, Katazome (paste resist stencil dyeing), and loom weaving. All explorations to focus on the inherent expressive/conceptual qualities of traditional fiber media and processes and their mixed media counterparts. Lecture/lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230 or concurrent.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 361 - Surface Design
Techniques and concepts of cloth alteration with an emphasis on surface and design. Specifics include: heat transfer dye on polyester fabric, advanced dyeing techniques on silk and screen-printing. Through traditional and contemporary fiber investigations, students will develop thematic and conceptual ideas while learning new skills and processes. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 360
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 362 - Papermaking and Mixed Media
A lecture/lab course covering the history of papermaking, exploration of the traditional processes of various cultures, and contemporary applications. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects will be made utilizing a variety of materials. Specifics include: Japanese papermaking, watermarks, recycled paper, etc. Paper casting is the main 3D project. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 363 - 3-Dimensional Forms in Fiber
Focuses on three-dimensional off-loom processes in fiber and material studies. Historical and contemporary applications of sandal weaving, basket making, felt making, lace making, and soft sculpture including wearable art will be explored. Integration between 2D and 3D forms will be conceptually presented through individual skills and creative ideas. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 367 - Advanced Weaving
Focus on loom weaving techniques such as pattern weaving, double cloth weaving, Ikat weaving, tapestry and the AVL computer loom. Understanding woven structures and personal expression using both traditional and contemporary process as an art form will be explored. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 360
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 370 - B&W Photography I
Fundamentals of black and white developing, enlarging, print finishing. This introduction course is structured to establish a solid grounding in traditional, lab-based photographic art practices and includes an introduction to basic digital applications. All photography course work puts an equal emphasis on theory, techniques, and the history of photography in a contemporary context.
If you do not have the necessary prerequisites please contact the instructor regarding course override.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 203 and ART 230; or concurrent. If you do not have the necessary prerequisites contact the instructor regarding course override.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ART 371 - B&W Photography II
This is an intermediate level course concentrating on black and white, which offers students an opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, and concepts through, seminars, readings, exhibitions and professional practices. It stresses the development of personal style through concentrated studies in specialized materials and processes ranging from traditional lab-based technique to digital applications. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ART 370
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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