May 02, 2024  
2010-2011 Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

Special Course/Laboratory Fee Structure

A standard special course/laboratory fee will be assessed to all courses with laboratory components and/or other special features within an academic department. They are as follows1:

  Fee Per Credit Hour
ADNR $20.00
ARTS (Tier 1) 7.00
ARTS (Tier 2) 15.00
ARTS (Tier 3) 25.00
BUSI 10.00
DTHY 25.00
EDUC 15.00
EMTP 20.00
ENGT 22.00
HUMA 3.00
MATH 5.00
MLTC 20.00
MOT (graduate) 70.00
NSCI 16.00
OTAT 20.00
PTAT 15.00
RDLT 20.00
RPTT 20.00
SSCI 10.00
SSPE (activity) 5.00
SSSM 15.00
   
1 Some courses are approved for nonstandard fees.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • ARTS 3332 - Watercolor 2

    Credits: 3
    Studio applications of traditional and experimental transparent watercolor practices for a broad range of expressive effects. Prereq: ARTS 3331 $
  
  • ARTS 3411 - Intermediate Ceramics 1

    Credits: 3
    Intermediate course focusing on combining hand built methods with wheel throwing techniques, to create Ceramic and Ceramic Sculpture art objects, using malleable stoneware clay. Prereq: ARTS 2412 $
  
  • ARTS 3412 - Intermediate Ceramics 2

    Credits: 3
    Intermediate course focusing on students applying the potter’s wheel to develop wheel-throwing skills using malleable clay(s). Prereq: ARTS 3411 $
  
  • ARTS 3421 - Porcelain Ceramics

    Credits: 3
    For advanced students of the potter’s wheel. History, use and glazing of porcelain. Prereq: ARTS 3412 $
  
  • ARTS 3423 - Mold Making

    Credits: 3
    History and development of ceramic mold making techniques of bisque and press molds, sprigging, jigger and jolley processes, casting, ram pressing, and plaster technology. Prereq: ARTS 2412 $
  
  • ARTS 3425 - Tile Making

    Credits: 3
    Ceramic course focusing on enhancing students’ knowledge of historical and contemporary tile making, while enriching their ability to work with a variety of forms and mounting techniques. Prereq: ARTS 2412 $
  
  • ARTS 3427 - Low-Fire Ceramics

    Credits: 3
    History, development, and techniques of low-fire ceramics with reference to majolica glazed ware, terra sigillatas, and primitive smoking techniques. Prereq: ARTS 2412 $
  
  • ARTS 3431 - Raku Ceramics

    Credits: 3
    Ceramic course focusing on philosophy and techniques of the 16th-Century Japanese Ceramic ware called “Raku.” Prereq: ARTS 2412 $
  
  • ARTS 3433 - Glaze Theory and Practice

    Credits: 3
    Understanding of the many standard types of ceramic glazes. Prereq: ARTS 2412 $
  
  • ARTS 3441 - Intermediate Sculpture 1

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to further explore three-dimensional media and materials. It is designed to enhance students’ skills to conceive and build three-dimensional work by employing advance carving techniques, molding, and various armature methods. Prereq: ARTS 2442 $
  
  • ARTS 3442 - Intermediate Sculpture 2

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to resolve problems based on concepts applied to various three-dimensional media and materials. It is designed to foster development of individual expressions in a student while exploring additive or subtractive processes. Prereq: ARTS 3441 $
  
  • ARTS 3451 - Small Model Sculpture

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide students the necessary skills to conceive and build small three-dimensional models. The objective is to develop the students’ ability to conceptualize and create small three-dimensional sculptures. They will be used for the game and simulation development art program. Prereq: ARTS 1101 and ARTS 1103 $
  
  • ARTS 3511 - Intermediate Photography 1

    Credits: 3
    This course is intended to develop an understanding of the technical foundations in color photography through the latest digital technology. Students will take their own traditional or digital photographs and then utilize various digital photographic techniques: imaging scanning, color digital printing, and Adobe Photoshop. Creative, fine art assignment solutions will be emphasized. Prereq: ARTS 2522 Prereq:/coreq. Prereq/Coreq: ARTS 1102, and 1105 $
  
  • ARTS 3512 - Intermediate Photography 2

    Credits: 3
    This course teaches photographers to develop and expand competence with computer tools while experimenting with their first long-term digital imaging project. The student-generated and semester-long project will be designed to expand expertise in developing, sustaining, and completing digital projects. Students are required to have a high-end digital SLR with RAW capabilities. Prereq: ARTS 3521 Prereq:/coreq. Prereq/Coreq: ARTS 3611 $
  
  • ARTS 3521 - Intermediate Photo 1 Studio

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to aesthetics, techniques, and theory of the subtractive color printing process, using color negative materials. Lectures explore more sophisticated aesthetic and technical issues introduced in ARTS3511, with specific emphasis on issues related to color photography. Creative, fine art assignment solutions are emphasized. Prereq:/coreq. Prereq/Coreq: ARTS 3511 $
  
  • ARTS 3522 - Intermediate Photo 2 Studio

    Credits: 3
    Photographers develop and shape their personal imagery and create and sustain a long-term photographic project. Theoretical readings and references to other contemporary arts and artists are individually tailored to support each student’s projects. Prereq:/coreq. Prereq/Coreq: ARTS 3512 $
  
  • ARTS 3531 - Documentary Photography 2

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on guiding students who are motivated to create an in-depth documentary project to refine their work. Classes will primarily be critique sessions, slide lectures, and group discussions. Special attention will be given to editing, sequencing, and presentation. Students will examine the cultural and personal factors that influence perception and how they affect the representation of the subject. Prereq: ARTS 2531 $
  
  • ARTS 3533 - Studio Photography

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the fundamentals of studio photography and to both commercial illustration and methods for personal work using the studio. This course is an introduction to digital capture in a studio setting and includes demonstrations on lighting and equipment, in addition to presentations on technical issues and historical/contemporary work. Professionalism and development of a studio portfolio is required. Prereq: ARTS 3512 $
  
  • ARTS 3611 - Digital Imaging 1

    Credits: 3
    Students will be exposed to the creation and manipulation of graphics and images using raster graphic creation tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, to facilitate their development of the design and the imaging processes. Prereq: ARTS 1105 $
  
  • ARTS 3612 - Digital Illustration 1

    Credits: 3
    Course discusses the use and development of vector generated imagery for the purpose of illustration and graphic design. Prereq: ARTS 1105 $
  
  • ARTS 3613 - Digital Publishing 1

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn to use digital publishing tools to manipulate text and images in order to create paint based designs. Students will advance concepts of typography and layout to address visual communication problems. Prereq: ARTS 2613 $
  
  • ARTS 3621 - Digital Paint 1

    Credits: 3
    This course presents the concepts of expressing traditional arts techniques (painting, charcoal, oils, airbrush, etc) via a digital medium. Emphasis is placed on presentation of traditional studio processes and philosophies and their expression through digital media. Prereq: ARTS 1102 and ARTS 1105 $
  
  • ARTS 3622 - Digital Video 1

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to digital film making including basic camera technique and editing. Prereq: ARTS 1105 $
  
  • ARTS 3631 - Visualist Studio 1

    Credits: 3
    Course will consist of students developing design content, projects, and media targeted towards commercial and public interests. Projects will encompass experience derived from previous courses and may be executed via hand-drawn imagery, photography, and custom digital content. Studio experience should lead to portfolio pieces. Prereq: ARTS 3611 and 3612 or ARTS 3613 $
  
  • ARTS 3632 - Visualist Studio 2

    Credits: 3
    Students will develop design content, project, and media targeted toward commercial and public interests. Projects will encompass experience derived from previous courses and may be executed via hand-drawn imagery, photography, and custom digital content. Studio experience should lead to portfolio pieces. Prereq: ARTS 3631 $
  
  • ARTS 3641 - Interactive Foundations

    Credits: 3
    Students will receive an introduction to interactive media and screen-based graphic design. An overview of the technologies common to the design industry will be presented. Students will receive experience designing and programming basic interactive presentations. Prereq: ARTS 1105 $
  
  • ARTS 3642 - Interactive Scripting

    Credits: 3
    Students will use modern interactive scripting languages to develop web applications and manipulate dynamic content. Prereq: ARTS 3641 $
  
  • ARTS 3731 - Printmaking

    Credits: 3
    The exploration of various printmaking techniques including: relief, intaglio, serigraph, monotypes, and collagraph. Prereq: ARTS 2211 $
  
  • ARTS 3732 - Intermediate Printmaking

    Credits: 3
    The student will be allowed to explore the printmaking medium or mediums of his/her choice. Some demonstrations and techniques will be taught; however, most exploration will be based upon the student’s own endeavors. Prereq: ARTS 3731 $
  
  • ARTS 3733 - Advanced Printmaking

    Credits: 3
    The students will be exploring and expanding upon their skills in the chosen mediums of printmaking. Some demonstrations and techniques will be taught; however, most exploration will be based upon the students’ own endeavors. Prereq: ARTS 3732 $
  
  • ARTS 3999 - Special Topics in Art

    Credits: 3
    Opportunity for the student to plan and complete a project which meets with the approval of the staff member supervising this arranged course. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty consent required $
  
  • ARTS 4159 - Art Internship

    Credits: 3-6
    The student works with a business to produce work in their chosen concentration. The position must be approved by the instructor. The student must work three hours per week per credit hour for 15 weeks. A portfolio of work created is required. Prereq: Faculty consent required.
  
  • ARTS 4180 - Senior Studio 1

    Credits: 3
    Students will examine, in detail, a selected topic of the student’s specialty. A portfolio review and a formal proposal, approved by the instructor, are required. A major project reflecting a minimum of 90 hours of work must be completed. A major project reflecting a minimum of 90 hours of work must be completed. Prereq: Seniors Only $
  
  • ARTS 4181 - Senior Studio 2

    Credits: 3
    Students will examine, in detail, a selected topic of the student’s specialty. A portfolio review and a formal proposal, approved by the instructor, are required. A major project reflecting a minimum of 90 hours of work and appropriate for gallery display must be completed. A major project reflecting a minimum of 90 hours of work and appropriate for gallery display must be completed. Prereq: ARTS 4180 $
  
  • ARTS 4211 - Advanced Drawing 1

    Credits: 3
    This course will develop an understanding of composition and artistic expression within two-dimensional design, as manifested through exploration of subject matter. Students will explore a variety of dry media and its appropriateness for subject matter and rules of composition as they pertain to two-dimensional design and the expression of creativity through the aforementioned media. Prereq: ARTS 3212 $
  
  • ARTS 4212 - Advanced Drawing 2

    Credits: 3
    This course develops understanding of composition and artistic expression within two-dimensional design, as manifested through exploration of subject matter. Course will discuss a variety of dry media and its appropriateness for subject matter and rules of composition as they pertain to two-dimensional design and the expression of creativity through the aforementioned media. Prereq: ARTS 4211 $
  
  • ARTS 4221 - Advanced Life Drawing 1

    Credits: 3
    This course involves the study of the human figure using various drawing media. Emphasis will be placed on personal development, thematic concepts and practices. Course work will emphasize the development of a personal style and individual artistic expression. Prereq: ARTS 3222 $
  
  • ARTS 4222 - Advanced Life Drawing 2

    Credits: 3
    This course involves the exploration of the human figure using various drawing media. Emphasis will be placed on personal development, thematic concepts and practices. Course work will emphasize the development of a personal style and will encourage self-exploration across different media. Prereq: ARTS 4221 $
  
  • ARTS 4311 - Advanced Painting 1

    Credits: 3
    Advanced painting exercises emphasizing a thematic approach to personal expression. Prereq: ARTS 3312 $
  
  • ARTS 4312 - Advanced Painting 2

    Credits: 3
    Advanced painting projects leading to completion of a senior portfolio. Prereq: ARTS 4311 $
  
  • ARTS 4321 - Advanced Figure Painting 1

    Credits: 3
    Painting the human figure from life in aqueous and/or oil-based media with increased emphasis on personal expression. Prereq: ARTS 3322 $
  
  • ARTS 4322 - Advanced Figure Painting 2

    Credits: 3
    Painting the human figure from life in aqueous and/or oil-based media with increased emphasis on development of thematic approaches. Prereq: ARTS 4321 $
  
  • ARTS 4331 - Advanced Watercolor 1

    Credits: 3
    Application of historical and contemporary painting methods to enrich personal creative expression with transparent watercolors. Prereq: ARTS 3332 $
  
  • ARTS 4332 - Advanced Watercolor 2

    Credits: 3
    Studio practice promoting increased depth of mastery in watercolor projects appropriate for a senior portfolio. Prereq: ARTS 4331 $
  
  • ARTS 4421 - Advanced Porcelain

    Credits: 3
    Advanced students fabricating commercial and self-formulated glazed porcelain ceramics. Prereq: ARTS 3421 $
  
  • ARTS 4431 - Advanced Raku

    Credits: 3
    Ceramic course focusing on students understanding the Raku philosophy and techniques as applied to modern and western forms. Prereq: ARTS 3431 $
  
  • ARTS 4433 - Advanced Glaze Theory/Practice

    Credits: 3
    Compounding and testing of self-designed glaze recipes. Prereq: ARTS 3433 $
  
  • ARTS 4441 - Advanced Sculpture 1

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to further explore three-dimensional media and materials. It is designed to enhance student’s skills to conceive and build three-dimensional work using found objects, creating earthworks or experiencing with performance art. Prereq: ARTS 3442 $
  
  • ARTS 4442 - Advanced Sculpture 2

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to further explore three-dimensional media and materials. It is designed to enhance student’s skills to conceive and build three-dimensional work using found objects, creating earthworks or experiencing with performance art. Prereq: ARTS 4441 $
  
  • ARTS 4511 - Advanced Photography 1

    Credits: 3
    This course provides the photographer with the digital tools to publish work in two venues increasingly vital for contemporary artists: CD-ROM and the web. With these tools, students will design and produce digital pieces to be viewed electronically. Each student should have a body of visual work prior to entering this course. Software tools to edit audio and video, and to create computer interactivity will be mastered. Students are required to have a high-end digital SLR with RAW capabilities. Prereq: ARTS 3522 $
  
  • ARTS 4512 - Advanced Photography 2

    Credits: 3
    This is a topics course for advanced photography students. Students are engaged in critical issues involving contemporary studio practice through slide lectures, discussions, visiting artist interviews, gallery visits and student presentations. Directed readings and critical writings will be assigned during the semester. Students will concurrently develop a creative project. Prereq: ARTS 4521 $
  
  • ARTS 4521 - Advanced Photography 1 Studio

    Credits: 3
    This course teaches photographers how to develop and shape their personal imagery and to create and sustain a long-term digital imaging project.  The student-generated and semester-long project will be designed to expand expertise in developing, sustaining, and completing digital projects.  Theoretical reading and references to other contemporary arts and artists will be individually tailored to support each student’s project.  Emphasis is placed on creating an extended project based on the integration of new digital capture tools and supported by critical and theoretical readings and research. Prereq: ARTS 4511 $
  
  • ARTS 4611 - Digital Imaging 2

    Credits: 3
    Students will be exposed to advanced techniques in the generation and manipulation of digital imagery originating from both photographic sources and those generated via digital medium. Students will use programs such as Adobe Photoshop to facilitate their effective use in the design and imaging processes. Prereq: ARTS 3611 $
  
  • ARTS 4612 - Digital Illustration 2

    Credits: 3
    Advanced techniques and design theory on the development of vector illustration for graphic design. Prereq: ARTS 3612 $
  
  • ARTS 4613 - Digital Publishing 2

    Credits: 3
    This class builds upon ARTS3613. Students will learn advanced techniques to manipulate text and images in order to create print-based designs. Students will use advance concepts of typography and layout to address visual communication problems. This class will focus more specifically on the various periodical formats. Prereq: ARTS 3613 $
  
  • ARTS 4621 - Digital Paint 2

    Credits: 3
    Course discusses advanced design considerations and techniques when developing traditional media using a digital medium. Emphasis is placed on presentation of traditional studio processes and philosophies and their expression through digital media. Prereq: ARTS 3621 $
  
  • ARTS 4622 - Digital Video 2

    Credits: 3
    A continuation and expansion of topics in digital filmmaking, developing the sense of story, plot and how the post production process can affect the intention and focus of a story. Prereq: ARTS 3622 $
  
  • ARTS 4631 - Visualist Studio 3

    Credits: 3
    Course will consist of students developing design content, projects and media targeted toward commercial and public interests. Projects will encompass experience derived from previous courses and may be executed via hand-drawn imagery, photography and custom digital content. Studio experience should lead to portfolio pieces. Prereq: ARTS 3632 $
  
  • ARTS 4632 - Visualist Studio 4

    Credits: 3
    Course will consist of students developing design content, projects and media targeted towards commercial and public interests. Projects will encompass experience derived from previous course and may be executed via hand drawn imagery, photography and custom digital content. Studio experience should lead to portfolio pieces. Prereq: ARTS 4631 $
  
  • ARTS 4641 - Interactive Media 1

    Credits: 3
    Students will expand on subjects introduced in the introductory class. This section will focus on advancing techniques in both timeline and script-based animation as well as working with dynamic content and navigation. Prereq: ARTS 3641 $
  
  • ARTS 4642 - Interactive Media 2

    Credits: 3
    Students will expand on subjects discussed in Interactive Media 1. This course will focus on using design and interaction to create online branding and advertising. Prereq: ARTS 4641 $
  
  • ARTS 4643 - Interactive Studio

    Credits: 3
    Students will expand on subjects discussed in Interactive Media 2. This course will expand on online branding concepts and information design. Prereq: ARTS 4642 $
  
  • ARTS 4999 - Special Topics in Art

    Credits: 1-6
    This class presents an opportunity for the student to plan and complete a project which meets the approval of the staff member supervising this arranged course. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required $
  
  • ATTR 2100 - Intro to Athletic Training

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the profession of athletic training, the roles and functions of the certified athletic trainer, and standards of practice of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and the State of Ohio Athletic Trainers Licensing Board. This course covers the educational preparation and employment opportunities for athletic trainers. This course is a prerequisite course to apply to ATEP admittance. Required course for majors.
  
  • ATTR 2150 - Taping and Bracing

    Credits: 2
    Study of taping and bracing techniques, fitting of protective equipment, and application of various bracing and splinting materials used within the athletic training profession. This course is a prerequisite course to apply to ATEP admittance. Required course for majors. $
  
  • ATTR 2200 - Care/Prevention of Athletic Inj

    Credits: 3
    An introductory class that will explore general considerations of preventing, recognizing, and treating athletic injuries. Primary focus will be on the signs and symptoms associated with athletic injuries. Required course for majors. Prereq: ATTR 2100 and ATTR 2150 (grade of “C” or better) $
  
  • ATTR 2300 - Athlete Health Maintenance

    Credits: 3
    Study of modern health concerns of today’s physically active population. Focus on drug use/misuse, ergogenic aids, sports nutrition, and additional concerns regarding the physically active. Pharmacological applications, including the awareness of the indications, contraindications, precautions, and interactions of medications, and the governing regulations relevant to the treatment of injuries to and illnesses of athletes will also be covered. Required course for Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors.
  
  • ATTR 2890 - Practicum 1

    Credits: 1
    This experience is structured to provide the student with the opportunity to develop competency in the five domains of athletic training. The clinical focuses on the recognition, rehabilitation, and health administration of athletic injuries involving the lower extremity. The focus of the course is networking previous skills of management and rehabilitation with proper communication within the entire sports medicine team. Required for majors. Prereq: ATTR 2100, and ATTR 2150 (grade of “C” or better) and admittance to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 3200 - Assessment of the Upper Body

    Credits: 3
    Techniques and procedures that athletic trainers use to evaluate and treat athletic injuries to the upper extremity. Includes history, observation, palpation, special tests, manual muscle testing, blood flow, nerve function, and other injury specific skills. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: SSES 3050 and BIOL 1130 (grade of “C” or better) and admittance to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 3300 - Assessment of the Lower Body

    Credits: 3
    Techniques and procedures that athletic trainers use to evaluate and treat athletic injuries to the lower extremity. Includes history, observation, palpation, special tests, manual muscle testing, blood flow, nerve function, and other injury specific skills. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: SSES 3050 and BIOL 1130 (grade of “C” or better) and admittance to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 3400 - Therapeutic Exercise

    Credits: 4
    This course provides an in-depth study of the principles, objectives, indications, contraindications, and progression of various modes of conditioning and reconditioning exercises. Special attention is given to the interaction between human physiology and the therapeutic aspect of exercise. Methods for evaluation, progress assessment, and development of return-to-activity criteria are discussed and implemented. Clinical laboratory experience included. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: Admittance to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 3500 - Therapeutic Modalities

    Credits: 4
    Advanced athletic training course that focuses on the ways in which human anatomy and injury mechanisms are affected by the use of current athletic training modalities such as ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, iontophoresis, and massage. Special attention will be given to indications and contraindications for each modality, as well as how it fits into the larger treatment plan. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: AHNR 1104 (grade of “C” or better) and admittance to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 3600 - General Medical Conditions

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and values that the entry-level certified athletic trainer must possess to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: Admittance to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 3700 - Adm/Organ of Athletic Training

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply concepts of program administration and risk management as they relate to injury care and recognition. The administration core entails policies and procedures that accompany the daily functioning of the athletic health care program. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: Admittance to the ATEP.
  
  • ATTR 3890 - Practicum 2

    Credits: 2
    This experience is structured to provide the student with the opportunity to develop competency in the five domains of athletic training. The clinical focuses on the recognition, rehabilitation and health administration of athletic injuries involving the upper extremity. The focus of the course is networking previous skills of management and rehabilitation with proper communication within the entire sports medicine team. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: ATTR 2890 (grade of “C” or better) and admission to the ATEP $
  
  • ATTR 3990 - Practicum 3

    Credits: 2
    This experience is structured to provide the student with the opportunity to develop competency in the five domains of athletic training. The clinical focuses on the rehabilitation and health administration of athletic injuries in a clinical based setting (PT clinic, sports medicine clinic). The focus of the course is networking previous skills of management and rehabilitation with proper communication within the entire sports medicine team. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: ATTR 3890 (grade of “C” or better) and admission to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 4100 - Counseling in Sports Medicine

    Credits: 2
    Counseling concerns for the athletic trainer. The course will cover theory, practical skills, assessment, referral, and specific issues in athletic health care. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: Admittance to the ATEP.
  
  • ATTR 4500 - Current Issues/Rsrch Mthds in AT

    Credits: 3
    Students gain an understanding of research techniques, literature review, hypothesis construction, research design and data analysis. Exploration of related literature and practice of research process enables students to understand the interrelationship between scientific investigation and practical application. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: Admittance to the ATEP.
  
  • ATTR 4700 - Ath Trn Assessment Capstone

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed for senior level students preparing to enter the athletic training workforce. Students will evaluate mock athletic injuries, develop a final assessment plan, and develop treatment protocols based upon their clinical findings. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: Admittance to the ATEP.
  
  • ATTR 4890 - Practicum 4

    Credits: 3
    This experience is structured to provide the student with the opportunity to develop competency in the five domains of athletic training. The clinical focuses on the recognition, rehabilitation and health administration of athletic injuries seen primarily with equipment intensive sports. The focus of the course is networking previous skills of management and rehabilitation with proper communication within the entire sports medicine team. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: ATTR 3990 (grade of “C” or better) and admission to the ATEP. $
  
  • ATTR 4990 - Practicum 5

    Credits: 3
    This experience is structured to provide the student with the opportunity to develop competency in the five domains of athletic training. The clinical focuses on general medical conditions seen with the athletic training profession. Students will rotate within various allied health professionals (PA, orthopedic, general medicine). The focus of the course is networking and proper communication within the health care community. Required for Athletic Training majors. Prereq: ATTR 4890 (grade of “C” or better) and admission to the ATEP. $
  
  • BIOL 1110 - Introduction to Biology

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to basic concepts of biology for health science students. Biology credit is given for either–not both–BIOL1110 or 1151, which are introductory courses. 3 lecture hours
  
  • BIOL 1120 - Concepts in Biology

    Credits: 4
    This course focuses on interactions of humans with other organisms and their environments. Designed for non-science majors, this course includes a laboratory component was well as discussions of current biological issues. 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 1130 - Prin of Anatomy/Physiology 1

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to basic concepts of biology and the in-depth anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems with additional overviews of human respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous system anatomy and physiology for health sciences students. Biology credit is allowed for only one of the following sequences: BIOL 1130 and 1131 or BIOL 3560 and 3561. 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 1131 - Prin of Anatomy/Physiology 2

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the nervous, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, immune, renal, reproductive, and endocrine systems for health sciences students. Biology credit is allowed for only one of the following sequences: BIOL 1130 and 1131 or BIOL 3560 and 3561. Prereq: BIOL 1130 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 1151 - General Biology 1

    Credits: 4
    This course is for biology majors. It provides an introduction to the scientific method, the chemistry of life, cell structure and function including membranes, energy acquisition and processing, basic and molecular genetics, cell division, evolution, and ecology. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 1152 - General Biology 2

    Credits: 4
    Principles of plant and animal taxonomy, structure, function, development, and behavior. Life histories and evolutionary relationships will be examined. Prereq: BIOL 1151 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 2250 - Plant Taxonomy and Spring Flora

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the principles of plant taxonomy with emphasis on recognition and identification of spring-flowering plants of east-central United States. Students are assisted in learning to recognize major vascular plant families by their distinguishing characteristics. The collection, identification and preservation of plant materials are practiced skills. 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 2252 - Dendrology

    Credits: 4
    Course provides students with extensive field experience identifying native and introduced trees and shrubs–both in summer and winter condition. Also considered are ecological relationships among woody plants in the temperate deciduous forest. Wood structure is studied and some practice in identifying wood is provided. 1 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 2253 - Practical Horticulture

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the science of practical horticulture with emphasis on useful skills and techniques related to plant propagation, selection of suitable ornamental plants for the habitat at-hand, planting and maintenance of plants in home, greenhouse and the landscape, fundamentals of landscape design, and basics of insect and disease control. 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 2370 - Invertebrate Zoology

    Credits: 4
    An overview of the major taxa of invertebrates with special emphasis on taxa that are represented in the surrounding area. Prereq: BIOL 1152 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 2990 - Seminar in Life Sciences

    Credits: 1-3
    Discussion of advanced topics in life sciences.
  
  • BIOL 3251 - Summer Flora

    Credits: 3
    A follow-up to BIOL2250. The focus will be primarily on those herbaceous and woody plants that flower in the time span of mid-May through September. In addition to species recognition, major emphasis will be placed on helping students develop ability to recognize and apply plant family characteristics. Prereq: BIOL 2250 or permission. 1 lecture hours 4 lab hours
  
  • BIOL 3254 - Economic Botany

    Credits: 3
    The course provides a broad look at the diversity of economic activities that result from humans’ use of plants as organisms, plant structures, extracts, derivatives and as entities in ecosystems. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission. 3 lecture hours 1 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3270 - Plant Anatomy and Morphology

    Credits: 4
    Student is directed through active observation (lab, greenhouse and outdoors) of the morphologic features of all divisions of vascular plants and of the microscopic anatomy of plant cells, simple and complex tissues and organs. Experience is gained in producing quality photomicrographs of cell types and tissues studied. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3271 - Non-Vascular Plants

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to freshwater algae, lichens, and Bryophy tes (mosses and liverworts) with emphasis on taxonomy and identification of common regional species through both field and laboratory study. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission. 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3350 - Entomology

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the morphology and classification of insects. The major orders, families, and species of economic importance, both beneficial and pest, are emphasized. Students collect and identify local species. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3355 - Ornithology (Bird Study)

    Credits: 4
    A study of the classification, adaptation, and habitat requirements of birds with a particular emphasis on Ohio species. Field identification is emphasized in lab. Prereq: BIOL 1151 or permission. 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 3359 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Credits: 4
    A study of the structural and functional evolution of selected organ systems in representative vertebrates. The first part of the course reviews the principles of the comparative method and the phylogenetic (evolutionary) relationships among vertebrates.  In the remainder of the course, structures and their organization are interpreted in terms of their embryological development, phylogeny, and functional adaptations. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or BIOL 1131 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3360 - Animal Physiology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the fundamental process of the animal systems. Major systems such as respiration, circulation, osmoregulation, and thermal regulation will be covered. Prereq: BIOL 1152 and CHEM 1141 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
 

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