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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Other Courses

  
  • UE 101 - University Experience


    Introduction to an online learning environment. Emphasis on student services, skills for success and community building.

    Credits: (0)
  
  • WLL 311 - Introduction to Linguistics


    Designed to give students a linguistic background, with a dual synchronic-diachronic approach, and emphasis on etymology, morphology, phonology, syntax, and semantics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: One SPAN 301, FREN 301, GER 301, or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • WLL 380 - Language Immersion Experience


    Students will live in the World Language House for one academic year, speak only the target language, will register for WLL 380 in the spring.  S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Permission of Department Head.

    Credits: (1)

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 161 - Accounting for the Non-Business Major


    The basic accounting cycle, financial statements; uses of accounting in business and non-business organizations. Not open to students seeking the B.S.B.A. degree.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 251 - Financial Accounting - A User Perspective


    Financial accounting presented from a user perspective with a focus on decision making. Reading and comprehending an annual report.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 252 - Using Accounting Information for Management Decisions


    Use of the accounting information to manage, measure, and improve the performance of a company, and to make decisions about future operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 275 - Intermediate Accounting I


    Accounting theory in financial statements, valuation and present value concepts, current assets.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ACCT 251 with a minimum grade of C

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 293 - Topics in Accounting


    Topics in Accounting

    Credits: 1-3, R3
  
  • ACCT 301 - Financial Statement Analysis


    Short-term liquidity, cash flow from operations, funds flow, capital structure, long-term solvency, return on investment, asset utilization, and operating performance.  Co listed with FIN 301.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 275.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 330 - Fraud Examination


    Overview of occupational fraud, including fraud theory, prevention, and investigation.  Emphasis on fraudulent financial reporting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  275.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 352 - Intermediate Accounting II


    Theory applied to investments, current and long-term liabilities, leases, income taxes, pensions, and shareholders equity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 275 with a minimum grade of C.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 355 - Introduction to Income Taxation


    Federal income taxation of individuals and sole proprietors, gross income inclusions and exclusions, business and employee deductions, property transactions, capital gains and losses, cost recovery.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 161 or 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 356 - Cost Accounting


    Budgeting, systems design, responsibility accounting and motivation, standard costing, variance analysis, cost behavior patterns, relevant costs, contribution analysis, and income effects of costing alternatives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 252.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 361 - Not-For-Profit Accounting


    Accounting principles as applied to governmental agencies and other nonprofit organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 252.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 365 - Accounting Information Systems


    Accounting information systems with an emphasis on business processes, transaction initiation and recording, and internal controls. Relevant technology will also be covered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ACCT 275 with a minimum grade of C

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 389 - Cooperative Education in Accounting


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: 1 or 3, R15
  
  • ACCT 454 - Auditing


    Theory, practice, and procedures in auditing; standards, professional ethics and internal controls.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 275.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 480 - Independent Research in Accounting


    Independent Research in Accounting

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Accounting major; permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ACCT 483 - Accounting Internship


    A full-time work situation providing in-depth experience in accounting practices. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing; formal application; permission of accounting internship coordinator.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • ACCT 484 - Accounting Internship


    A full-time work situation providing in-depth experience in accounting practices. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing; formal application; permission of accounting internship coordinator.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ACCT 485 - Accounting Internship


    A full-time work situation providing in-depth experience in accounting practices. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing; formal application; permission of accounting internship coordinator.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ACCT 493 - Topics in Accounting


    Topics in Accounting

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • ACCT 495 - Senior Seminar


    Contemporary issues facing accountants in managerial decision-making responsibilities. Comprehensive evaluation of information used for decisions with strategic implications for the company.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing.

    Credits: 3

Anthropology

  
  • ANTH 110 - Origins of Civilization


    Survey of human and cultural development from the earliest hominids to the advent of ancient civilizations. (P1)

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 120 - Comparative Cultural Systems


    Analysis and comparison of the major features of diverse human cultures. (P6)

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 190 - Freshman Seminar: The Human Condition


    Examination of various aspects of human cultural behavior. 3 Seminar.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 251 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology


    A survey of the forensic applications of the human skeleton and related aspects of death investigation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 264 - Human Osteology


    An examination of the human skeleton focusing on bone anatomy.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 327 - Economy and Society


    Types of economic systems examined and compared; emphasis on preindustrial and industrializing societies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 341 - History of Anthropological Theory


    Concepts, theories, and schools of thought in historical context; contributions to contemporary anthropology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 110, 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 342 - Death, Decay, and Deconstruction


    An examination of the status and future of the field of forensic anthropology from legal, ethical, structural, and theoretical perspectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ:  ANTH 110 and ANTH 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 349 - Applied Anthropology


    Examination of problems and solutions in programs of directed social and cultural change; case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 350 - Linguistic Anthropology


    Overview of the subdiscipline focusing on descriptive linguistics, historical linguistics, language and culture, and sociolinguistics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: ANTH 120

    Credits: 2
  
  • ANTH 351 - Environmental Anthropology


    Relationships between physical environment and culture; nonphysiological means of environmental adaptation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 110, 120, or SOC 103.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 360 - Primates


    The biology and behavior of the non-human living primates.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: ANTH 110 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 361 - World Prehistory


    Examination of prehistoric cultural developments and the advent of modern civilization in major world areas.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 362 - Southeastern Archaeology


    Archaeological sites and materials provide primary evidence for discussing the Native peoples of the Southeastern United States.  Interpretations of Native cultures will be critiqued.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: ANTH 110.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 363 - Human Origins


    Examination of the human, hominid, and primate fossil records.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 110 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 365 - Religion, Magic, Myth


    Nonliterate religious tradition and ritual behavior; life-crisis rituals, secret societies, magic and witchcraft, notions of divinity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 366 - Juvenile & Functional Human Osteology


    An examination of the juvenile skeleton with a focus on bone growth and functional aspects of the human skeleton.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 264.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 367 - Dental Anthropology


    Anatomy, development, and functions of teeth and interpretation from forensic and archaeological contexts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 368 - Bioarchaeology


    A survey of the study of human remains from archaeological contexts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: ANTH 110 and ANTH 264.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 370 - Human Biological Variation


    A survey of the range and interpretation of biological variation in humans.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: ANTH 110.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 379 - Cherokee Arts and Crafts


    Present-day Cherokee skills of woodcarving, basketry, pottery making, and other parts of Cherokee culture and society. This course is cross-listed with ART 379. 1 Lecture, 5 Lab.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 380 - Ethnographic Research Methods


    Theory and method; techniques of observation, description, interviewing, note taking, and analyzing data; planning and completing a field study. This course is cross-listed with SOC 380.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 120 or SOC 103.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 389 - Cooperative Education in Anthropology


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: 1 or 3, R15
  
  • ANTH 400 - Human Osteology Method & Theory


    An in-depth examination of the analytical and theoretical aspects of human osteology with an emphasis on forensic applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 264 with a grade of B- or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 401 - Bone Trauma & Modification


    A study of bone trauma and postmortem modification to bone.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 264 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 402 - Skeletal Analyses


    Human skeletal documentation, data collection, interpretation, and report writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 110, 264, and 400.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 403 - Taphonomy


    The study of biological, cultural, and geological variables that affect the deposition and decomposition of human remains.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ANTH 110 and 264.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 405 - Archaeology of Death


    Archaeological study of past funerary practices to understand how archaeologists have interpreted them and why burials were performed the way they were.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: ANTH 110

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 406 - Advanced Osteology


    Advanced study of the human skeleton, focusing on features, landmarks, non-metric traits, pathology, fragmentary elements and distinguishing human from non-human bone.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: ANTH 264.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 414 - Minority Groups


    Relations between dominant and subordinate races and ethnic groups; historical, economic and cultural aspects are considered.  Not available as a P1 for Sociology majors. Cross listed with Sociology 414.  (P1)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 417 - Southern Appalachian Culture


    Stability and change in the sociocultural institutions of the region.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 120 or SOC 103.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 419 - Comparative Family


    The family as a social institution in various cultures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 120 or SOC 103.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 431 - North American Prehistory


    Cultural history of the peoples of prehistoric North America, including Mexico.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 110.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 440 - Archaeological Field Techniques


    Basics of field work; surveying, photography, excavation, recording, and preservation techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ANTH 441 - Archaeological Problems and Analyses


    Experience in collecting and analyzing relevant archaeological data.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 461 - Indians of North America


    Traditional and changing life styles of native North Americans; environmental adaptations, social organizations, religions, and arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 465 - Cultures of Latin America


    Cultural and historical perspectives on the political relations, social structures, and religions of the indigenous peoples of the region.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 466 - Folklore


    Major forms, theories, and functions of lore among the world’s cultures; collection, classification, and analysis of folklore.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 120 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 473 - Contemporary Cherokee Culture and Society


    Present-day Cherokee culture and society; effects of tourism and the reservation system on life styles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 477 - Cultures of subSaharan Africa


    Cultural diversity and development in subSaharan Africa from earliest times to the present.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 481 - Independent Study in Anthropology


    Independent Study in Anthropology

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Written application, approval of instructor and adviser.

    Credits: 1-2, R6
  
  • ANTH 483 - Anthropology Internship


    Application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty supervision. Credit toward anthropology major or minor limited to 3 hours. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 484 - Anthropology Internship


    Application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty supervision. Credit toward anthropology major or minor limited to 3 hours. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 485 - Anthropology Internship


    Application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty supervision. Credit toward anthropology major or minor limited to 3 hours. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 486 - Field Recovery of Human Remains


    Fundamentals of the field recovery of human remains; survey, photography, excavation and recovery, and processing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ANTH 110, 251, 264 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ANTH 487 - Forensic Anthropology Practicum


    An active learning experience designed to enhance student understanding of professional practice in forensic anthropology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ:  ANTH 110, ANTH 120, and one ANTH 400 level elective.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ANTH 493 - Topics in Anthropology


    Topics in Anthropology

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3, R6

Art

  
  • ART 103 - Art in Society


    Examination of recurring visual forms in historic context as expressions of cultural values and aspirations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 104 - Introduction to the Visual Arts


    An analysis of artists and their works, forms and methods of visual expression, and examination of critical thinking as applied to visual form and content. (P5)

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 124 - Beginning Ceramics


    Introduction to clay forming, firing, and glazing techniques for nonmajors. 2 Studio.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ART 131 - Introductory Drawing


    Foundation course emphasizing mark making as a way of seeing and organizing ideas, using both perceptual and conceptual approaches. Exit portfolio required. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Art or interior design major or minor, approved program or second academic concentration in art of interior design or have permission of Director of School of Art and Design.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 132 - Two-Dimensional Design


    Foundation course developing creative 2-D visual thinking and problem solving with connections to theory, criticism and practice. Exit portfolio required. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Art or interior design major or minor, approved program or second academic concentration in art of interior design or have permission of Director of School of Art and Design.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 136 - Art History Survey I


    Ancient, medieval, and non-European art.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Art or interior design major or minor, approved program or second academic concentration in art of interior design or have permission of Director of School of Art and Design.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 137 - Art History Survey II


    Western art, Renaissance through modern.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Art or interior design major or minor, approved program or second academic concentration in art of interior design or have permission of Director of School of Art and Design.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 142 - Three-Dimensional Design


    Foundation course focusing on traditional and experimental 3-D techniques and media, using theory and criticism as problem-solving approaches. Exit portfolio required. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Art or interior design major or minor, approved program or second academic concentration in art of interior design or have permission of Director of School of Art and Design.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 191 - Integral Arts


    Exploring the integral nature of art as how we live, record our life and world, and imagine our future. Open to majors within the College of Fine and Performing Arts, others by permission of the Director of the School of Stage and Screen.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 231 - Life Drawing


    Drawing from observation, with an emphasis on the human figure, working with live models. 6 Studio

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ART 131

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 233 - Introductory Painting


    Emphasis on color theory and the materials and techniques of painting. Historical concerns are integral parts of directed and individual investigations. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 131, 132, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 234 - Introductory Printmaking


    Materials and methods of various printmaking techniques as they relate to historical and contemporary issues. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 131, 132, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 241 - Introductory Sculpture


    Principles and processes of sculpture, supported by critical thinking, class critique, historical, and contemporary references. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 131 and 142 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 251 - Introductory Ceramics


    Basic principles of ceramics: technical, critical, and historical. 6 Studio.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 270 - Communication Design


    Principles of visual communications including structure, typography, color and semantics; emphasis on developing an understanding of the scope of graphic design including theory, practice, and technology. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ART 132

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 271 - Interactive Media


    Interactive Media introduces students to the concepts and techniques used in designing and producing interactive projects that include digital imaging, web design and animation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ART 132

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 330 - Drawing II


    The history and functions of drawing; drawing as a method of developing ideas and as an end itself; relationship to other media. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ART 131.

    Credits: 3, R12
  
  • ART 333 - Painting II


    Materials, techniques, and aesthetic issues of painting in contemporary and abstract modes with focus on personal interpretation and perception. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 233.

    Credits: 3, R12
  
  • ART 334 - Printmaking II


    Exploration of various printmaking techniques with focus on personal interpretation and perception. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 234.

    Credits: 3, R12
  
  • ART 342 - Sculpture II


    Materials, techniques, and aesthetic issues of sculpture in contemporary and abstract modes with focus on personal interpretation and perception. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 241.

    Credits: 3, R12
  
  • ART 351 - Ceramics II


    Study of ceramics within a historical and contemporary context; emphasis on clay- forming techniques combined with class discussion and criticism. 6 Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 251.

    Credits: 3, R12
  
  • ART 359 - Introductory Book Arts


    Principles and techniques for producing handmade books, including papermaking, bookbinding, and printing. Exploration of books as a format for developing concepts and imagery. 6 Studio.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 363 - Art for Children


    Fundamentals for designing and implementing lessons to teach art to children in all educational settings. Teaching diverse multicultural populations discussed. 4 Studio.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ART 367 - History and Philosophy of Art Education


    A study of art education as influenced by educational, philosophical, and socioanthropological developments throughout history.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 371 - Graphic Design I


    In-depth examination into the visual communications and its various modes of expressions. Emphasis on personal exploration of media, research, critical  thinking and demonstration of technical skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ART 270 and ART 271

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 372 - Introductory Photography


    Camera operation, film processing, and darkroom printing combined with classroom critiques; emphasis on historical and current trends of black and white photography. 6 Studio.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 374 - Typography I


    Comprehensive analysis of letter forms, structural arrangements, and expressions through computer generated and traditional typographic procedures; emphasis on theoretical and practical aspects of applied typography. 6 Studio.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 377 - Painting III


    Exploration of abstract or figurative modes of painting with a focus on the development of an individual direction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 333.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 378 - Life Drawing III


    Students will develop advanced individual drawing styles while using the human figure as a model.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 231.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ART 379 - Cherokee Arts and Crafts


    Present-day Cherokee skills of woodcarving, basketry, pottery making, and other parts of Cherokee culture and society. This course is cross-listed with ANTH 379. 1 Lecture, 5 Lab.

    Credits: 3
 

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