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ADIN 496 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
A student desiring to take a course on an independent study basis may do so by obtaining the approval of the instructor, the area Program Director, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The option of taking a course on an independent study basis is considered a privilege and is limited generally to those mature students capable of handling the necessary responsibilities. Independent study request forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center. Additional guidelines are stated on these forms.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
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ADIN 497 - Special Studies
Credits: Three (3)
Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For additional information please inquire with faculty adviser.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADIN-380, Minimum Grade C-
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ADIN 498 - Senior Seminar
Credits: Three (3)
During this culminating experience, students will begin transitioning focus from student to professional designer. The primary targeted outcomes are assessment and preparation of a high-quality portfolio presentation, and evaluation of interests and aptitudes. While making final preparations for beginning a professional career, emphasis is also placed on the communication aspect of the profession. This course includes visits to professional design studios, portfolio reviews with professional graphic designers, and visiting lecturers.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
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ADIN 499 - Internship
Credits: 3-6
Exposure to a professional environment is a critical component in the education of a designer. This required experience guides students in preparing for and acquiring an internship position. Preparation includes developing materials such as a professional design resume and portfolio, identifying internship opportunities, and conducting formal business communication. In addition to attending 3 workshops held throughout the school year, a minimum of 150 contact hours of internship is required. B.F.A. Graphic and Interactive majors are required to complete 3 internship credits. Internship opportunities should be within a professional design environment ideally under the mentorship of at least one design professional, and be approved by the internship coordinator/instructor. Internship credits are issued after the submission of required forms and a designed experience journal or formal presentation.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADGD-361 and Program Director Approval
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ADPV 117 - Exploratory Photography
Credits: Three (3)
Students learn how to explore their world through their phone and smart tablet camera. The course provides both an intellectual and tactual adventure. The framework of the course is based on weekly excursions in the City and County of St. Louis. Students will develop a new lens for how to see the world by thinking about the aesthetic, intellectual and emotional aspects of the images they capture. Students will also gain an understanding of location scouting. There will be lectures that introduce historic and contemporary photographers. Workshops using different apps for capture, editing and sharing will be part of the course. Students will graduate with a portfolio of work that showcases how they see their world.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADPV 280 - Photo, Video, Social Media and Art
Credits: Three (3)
Creators use photography and video to make an impact on culture. Students in this class will learn how to use a smart phone or tablet to create images and then turn them into an art practice on social media. The class consists of a framework of lectures, discussions and projects that make the novice social media user a focused creator through their photography and videos. A survey of media and art theory will be included as students learn where still and moving images changed society for the good or bad.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADPV 310 - Video Production
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on the practice of digital video and audio production and editing via Adobe Premier Pro CC. Students will pursue an understanding of how to create a narrative and then bring it to life via the camera. Students will learn the basics of production management. Course will include technical instruction in camera controls, editing, audio capture and digital distribution. Students will engage in a project based curriculum that explores conceptual and technical development.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADPV 315 - Advanced Video Production
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on the practice of capturing digital video content. Students will pursue an understanding of the language of video, storytelling, and the principles of shooting cinematic quality video. Course will include technical instruction covering Adobe After Effects editing software, camera function and digital effects. Students will engage in a project based curriculum that explores conceptual and technical development in cinematography, lighting and editing.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADPV-310
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ADPV 317 - Science and Art of Digital Photography
Credits: Three (3)
Students learn how photography is created through both the science and art of the practice. The fundamentals of how a 35mm camera work are studied and students learn to use the manual settings to create images through various exposure and settings. The class is taught in the Lighting Studio and students learn how to use light modifiers and various light sources (strobe, hot lights, led) to create works of art. The skill of classical portraiture lighting and basic styling (hair, makeup, and costume design) for a narrative series is explored. Abstract image making with light is also part of the course as students explore how to light still and moving objects. Students graduate with a portfolio of skills that will allow to work in a professional photography studio. A survey of contemporary and historic study photographers are explored.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADPV 318 - Advanced Studio Lighting & Installation Art
Credits: Three (3)
In this class students will learn how to build and light sets for video productions and photo shoots. The course includes designing backdrops and building complicated structures that demand advanced lighting. There will be a survey of installation and new media artists. Student will graduate with a portfolio of work that showcases their creativity and skill in making videos and taking photographs with built environments. This will serve as an introduction to styling and staging for television, film, and display design for stores and other venues.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADPV-317
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ADPV 319 - Commercial Photography and Client Communication
Credits: Three (3)
This course will focus on creating photography for commercial portraiture, advertising, fashion, public relations and communications. Assignments will be based in the technical execution of client based image making. Students will develop and execute a complete visual campaign for a fictitious client.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADPV-317 or COMM-231
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ADPV 374 - Photojournalism
Credits: Three (3)
The objective of this course is to educate students on how to tell a story using still photographs and video through reportage. There is a serious focus on technical skills with the camera and lighting with a flash. Students will explore how photojournalist have changed the world throughout history and will in turn think about how they might be changing the world with their work. Students will be active learners going out in the world documenting stories of various interests . The class will explore the professional practices of photojournalism in the digital age through social media. Assignments will include reportage in diverse areas including sports, editorial, conservation, health, science, historical, news, adventure, travel, food, design and lifestyle.
Cross-listed: COMM-374
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ADPV 415 - Advanced Photo Editing and Fine Art Printing
Credits: Three (3)
This course is an advanced study of Editing Image and Printing Fine Art. Post Production skills will be taught using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and other various programs. Students will work with images to create both commercial and fine art through digital and traditional craft. A survey of important art photographers will be introduced. Students will explore early analog processes including cyanotype and sun printing, and will learn how to create a transfer print onto art paper or fabric using a digital file. There will be a portfolio of paper where students will learn how to use watercolor, metallic paper, satin, luster, matte, heavy weight and canvass material. The exploration of mark making and coloring with dyes, charcoal, pastel, paint and collage with taken material on photographic prints with options for mounting and framing. Graduates will produce a portfolio of printed archival work.
General Education Area: Fine Art
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ADPV 417 - Video Art
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on the practice of creating video content for contemporary art in the studio using both cameras and smart tablets. The course will be heavy on learning various lighting techniques and manipulating the camera to create artistic imagery. Projection video used for concerts and other creative purposes will be taught. Creating conceptual video for use on social media will be demonstrated and explored through various projects including a music video, abstract film, narrative deconstruction and other exciting genre. Students will get exposure to video sculpture, installation video work and site specific video. The course will include lectures, discussion and screenings of contemporary and historic video art projects.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADPV-310 and ADPV-317
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ADPV 418 - Capstone Research Thesis
Credits: Three (3)
Student will write an academic research thesis paper on a conceptual idea and produce a body of work that addresses their research. The course will focus on the study of theory and how various ideas relate to the student’s art practices. Students will graduate with a book that includes their work and writing. It is expected each student will give a public talk about their research during their Senior Show. This paper provides our graduates with a powerful sample of their writing for graduate school entry.
Note: This course is for students with senior status.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director
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ADPV 419 - Capstone Creative Portfolio
Credits: Three (3)
Students will produce a comprehensive portfolio of work that showcases their talent as Creators. There will be a series of lectures that showcase how a narrative can be created through a large body of work. Students will evaluate how images and video communicate as language. A portfolio book, an online portfolio, and a video will be produced that illustrates their own style, talent and vision. This course is taught in conjunction with the Senior Show where work from this class will be exhibited.
Note: This course is for students with senior status.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADPV-418
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ADPV 450 - Professional Business Seminar
Credits: Three (3)
This Seminar is based in foundational business principles that will educated students on a variety of professional skills. Half of the course is focused on students learning how to set up their own LLC and learn how to operate their own business. The other half will be dedicated to teaching students how to complete a portfolio of documents that will provide them the needed dossier for applying for internships and jobs. Students will be expected to be active in searching for employment leads, registering and working with a temp agency, managing their social media and submitting applications for various career opportunities.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status
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ADPV 494 - Senior Show Experience
Credits: Zero (0)
To satisfy the requirements of the BFA/BA degree in Design & Visual Art, a senior show experience (0 credits) must be completed in collaboration with the area Program Director.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Cross-listed: ADGD-494, ADID-494, ADIN-494
Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
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ADPV 495 - Practicum
Credits: 1 to 3
This course provides professional learning through a practicum. The class works for a company or organization producing a media campaign. The professor will work as the art director guiding the students through real world projects. Student will produce photography, videos and use social media to market and communicate. The projects might include producing a documentary video, a promotional advertisement, a public relation campaign or an educational experience. Students will focus on producing high quality work that can be used in the professional marketplace. When offered this special experience can replace the Internship.
Prerequisite: ADPV-280 and ADPV-315
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ADPV 496 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Six (6)
This is a course designed by the student and the Program Director that addresses the needs of learning beyond the offered courses. At times the Program Director might create a special independent study for Study Abroad where students act as a hinged group for a special project. Students can propose studies that range from the study history, theory or cultural exploration of photography, video, film making and art. Students will need to propose five learning objectives and then write a detailed report on the outcomes from the course. The assignments are created with the Program Director and they can be in the form of a paper, portfolio, or project. This course is Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
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ADPV 497 - Special Studies
Credits: 1-6
Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For additional information please inquire with faculty adviser.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
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ADPV 499 - Internship
Credits: One (1) to Three (3)
This course provides professional learning through work experience in collaboration with qualified practicing personnel and individually determined learning objectives. This can be through an on campus experience such as working as the media manager for a sports team or it can be working with a freelance photographer, artist, filmmaker or it can be a traditional internship with a business. This can be completed virtually or online with a participating provider. Students must complete an agreed amount of hours and five learning objectives with the internship provider and the Program Director. Hours can vary according to workload, activity, and need. All students must write a detailed report of their activity and how they meet those learning objective that lead professional outcomes. To pass the course students must receive a letter of recommendation from the provider. This course is Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: Coordination through the Program Faculty Advisor
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ADSA 100 - Design I
Credits: Three (3)
Design I begins the study and application of the design process, highlighting the roles of the elements and principles of design and introducing color theory. Its focus is on composition of the 2-dimensional picture plane in the context of traditional and digital media. Design will be approached from formal as well as conceptual viewpoints. Understanding of design concepts and the design process will be pursued through individual projects, class discussion, and written statements.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADSA 101 - Drawing for Design
Credits: Three (3)
Drawing is an essential skill for visual communication. The primary goal of this course is to encourage the development of skill, confidence, dexterity, and speed through practice and exploration of drawing. Content includes contemporary drawing methods, composition and observation, and an introduction to the figure in space. Both traditional and technology based media will be explored in the pursuit of the course objectives. Related information on health and safety will be discussed. This course requires no previous computer experience.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADSA 110U - Unsupervised Studio
Credits: Zero (0)
Unsupervised studio guarantees students enrolled in a studio course access to studio space outside of class. All students enrolled in a studio course are required an unsupervised studio time, but are not required to attend.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADSA 118 - Photography Exploration w IPAD/Smart Phone
Credits: Three (3)
The course will focus on developing the student’s creative exploration of photography through the investigation of small, digital capture devises including camera phones. Students will explore important movements in photography.Related information on health and safety, along with best studio practices, will be discussed.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 150 - Design II
Credits: Three (3)
Design II continues the exploration of the design process. The understanding of design deepens with the exploration of 3D. Issues of volume and space will be explored. New areas include the relation of content and function to a design solution and the use of technology to document the process. Problem solving, documentation and communication will be emphasized. An understanding of these concepts and the design process will be demonstrated in the projects, class discussion and written statements.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 200 - Introduction to Ceramics
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces some of the basic processes of working with clay, including hand-building methods to create sculpture, sculptural vessels, basic glazing and surface treatments, as well as the aesthetics of form and function as they relate to works in clay.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 205 - Introduction to Jewelry/Metalsmithing
Credits: Three (3)
In this course, the student will focus on creating small sculptures and jewelry objects with an emphasis on design and craftsmanship. Techniques covered will include sawing, riveting, roll-printing, texturing, soldering, powder coating, finishing and working with a found object. Projects use copper and brass, as well as alternative materials. Students are encouraged to incorporate ideas from their area of study into their metal projects. Each student will research and write a short paper on metalsmith artists of their choice. Some outside class time is required to complete projects.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 208 - Drawing In Florence
Credits: Three (3)
This course requires observational drawing from original monuments of Italian art, architecture, culture and history from Etruscan, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and modern times. Emphasis is on perceptual drawing on-site to develop and apply drawing skills, to allow for creative expression, and to document and enhance the study abroad experience while living independently in Florence and experiencing Italian culture firsthand. In addition, students have opportunities to visit Rome, Venice, Siena, San Gimignano, Fiesole and other historic villages and towns in Italy, and drawing of content related to these trips is strongly encouraged. ADSA 208 is for students with little or no background in drawing or art history, but who have an interest in drawing and documenting their experiences in a travel journal.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
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ADSA 210 - Introduction to Painting
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores painting techniques, color mixing, composition and safe studio practices. It is an introduction to the aesthetic and expressive possibilities oil media. This course is designed to introduce the student to basic painting knowledge and technique. Students will acquire the ability to paint through the awareness of technique, color principles, and theory. Classical-contemporary methods will be examined in order to give the student a basic understanding of various approaches to painting. Health and safety issues will be stressed upon for the use of this particular medium.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 215 - Digital Photo Abroad
Credits: Three
In this course, students explore the rich visual culture of their study abroad location. Students will master the various functions of the digital camera and will create professional images for collecting, marketing or publication. The class will focus on guided walks displaying the region and vibrant, colorful city. Students will have the opportunity to document important cultural spaces. Students can expect to compile a portfolio of professional images that are equal to those published in National Geographic and the Smithsonian Magazine. This is a rare opportunity for students to learn how to capture amazing images in a place filled with awe, history, excitement, romance, beauty and mystery.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ADSA 296 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Six (6)
A student desiring to take a course on an independent study basis may do so by obtaining the approval of the instructor, the area Program Director, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The option of taking a course on an independent study basis is considered a privilege and is limited generally to those mature students capable of handling the necessary responsibilities. Independent study request forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center. Additional guidelines are stated on these forms.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
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ADSA 297 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Six (6)
Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For additional information please inquire with faculty adviser.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
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ADSA 300 - Ceramics I
Credits: Three (3)
This intermediate ceramics course is a continuation of ADSA-200 Intro to Ceramics. Students will continue to develop a working knowledge of techniques in clay. Advanced students are expected to communicate effectively through creative expression, dialogue and writing. This class furthers the discussion of aesthetics as they relate to the development of a personal artistic agenda by the student.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-200, Minimum grade C-
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ADSA 301 - Ceramics II
Credits: Three (3)
This advanced ceramics course is a continuation of ADSA 300 Ceramics I. Students will continue to develop a working knowledge of techniques in clay. Advanced students are expected to communicate effectively through creative expression, dialogue and writing. This course furthers the discussion of aesthetics as they relate to the development of a personal artistic agenda by the student.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-300, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 306 - Figure Drawing
Credits: Three (3)
This is a course for the student who has had some exposure to drawing, and a facility with color and black-and- white drawing media. The student will be introduced to figure structure, through surface anatomy, and figure composition with an emphasis on expression, content, and narrative. Students will draw from clothed and unclothed models using traditional and digital methods.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADSA 310 - Painting I
Credits: Three (3)
This course builds on the concepts and skills begun in ADSA-210 Introduction to Painting. Paintings from history as well as work from contemporary artists will be examined. Health and safety issues will be stressed for the use of this particular medium.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-210, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 311 - Painting II
Credits: Three (3)
This course builds on the concepts and skills begun in ADSA 310 Painting I. Along with developing skill, this course begins to develop the artist’s voice. Health and safety issues will be stressed upon for the use of this particular medium.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-310, Minimum grade C-
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ADSA 320 - Letterpress & Book Arts
Credits: 3
This course will engage students in the historic process of hand-set typography and letterpress printing. Projects will include setting type by hand using traditional methods, designing patterns and creating ornaments and flourishes to be printed with flexible plates, and book binding techniques.
Prerequisite: ADGD/ADID-265
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ADSA 325 - Serigraphy
Credits: Three (3)
Serigraphy, or screen printing, is a printmaking method that can be applied to fine art prints, graphic design, and digital imaging and photography. This course is intended as an introduction to basic screen printing processes. Stencil making, drawing, and photo emulsion techniques will be covered, as well as instruction in darkroom procedures, ink mixing, registration and printing methods. Students will be expected to explore and expand upon their own conceptual ideas while building and strengthening their technical skills in all aspects of the screen printing process. The curriculum may be modified to add projects, should time remain.Related information on health and safety, along with best studio practices, will be discussed.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADGD 265, ADGD 264 or COMM 231; Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 330 - Fiber Art
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on individual expression in fiber media. Emphasis will be on sculptural exploration in basketry and knotting techniques, surface decoration combined with beading, quilting, and non-traditional media. Related information on health and safety, along with best studio practices, will be discussed.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-150, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 375 - Jewelry and Metals I
Credits: Three (3)
Continue building on skills obtained in ADSA 205. “Color On Metal” adds exciting new approaches to the student’s skill set with an emphasis on design and craftsmanship. Techniques covered will include hydraulic press forming, kiln fired enameling, torch fired enameling, and powder coating. Along with the studio work, each student will research and present on a specific metalsmithing technique of their choice. Outside class time is required to complete projects. Related information on health and safety, along with best studio practices, will be discussed.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-205, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 376 - Jewelry and Metals II
Credits: Three (3)
Continue building on skills obtained in ADSA 375. “Light Casting and Stone Setting” creatively explores this age-old process with an emphasis on design and craftsmanship. Techniques covered will include Cuttlefish bone casting, investing, burnout and vacuum casting, along with some stone setting. Each student will research and present on a specific metalsmithing technique of their choice. Outside class time is required to complete projects. Related information on health and safety, along with best studio practices will be discussed.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-375, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 397 - Special Studies
Credits: Three (3)
Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For additional information please inquire with faculty adviser.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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ADSA 408 - Advanced Drawing In Florence
Credits: Three (3)
This course requires observational drawing from original monuments of Italian art, architecture, culture and history from Etruscan, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and modern times. Emphasis is on perceptual drawing on-site to develop and apply drawing skills, to allow for creative expression, and to document and enhance the study abroad experience while living independently in Florence and experiencing Italian culture firsthand. In addition, students have opportunities to visit Rome, Venice, Siena, San Gimignano, Fiesole and other historic villages and towns in Italy, and drawing of content related to these trips is strongly encouraged. ADSA 408 is for students with prior learning in drawing and art history who have an interest in drawing and documenting their experiences in a travel journal.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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ADSA 415 - Digital Photo Abroad
Credits: Three
In this course, students with prior digital photo experience will explore the rich visual culture of their study abroad location. Students will research the culture and create professional images for collecting, marketing or publication. The class will focus on guided walks displaying the region and vibrant, colorful city. Students will have the opportunity to document important cultural spaces. Students can expect to compile a portfolio of professional images that are equal to those published in National Geographic and the Smithsonian Magazine. This is a rare opportunity for students to learn how to capture amazing images in a place filled with awe, history, excitement, romance, beauty and mystery.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
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ADSA 416 - Photojournalism
Credits: Three (3)
This course will focus on mastering the reportage in photography. Assignments will be based in both the technical and theoretical ways that photography is used to communicate the news to the world. Sports photography will be the focus of the course as it is an effective avenue to learn highly technical skills as it relates to capturing movement, action, and drama. Editorial Portraiture and the Photo Essay will also be explored.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: ADSA-317 or COMM-231, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: ADSA-110U
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ADSA 496 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Six (6)
A student desiring to take a course on an independent study basis may do so by obtaining the approval of the instructor, the area Program Director, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The option of taking a course on an independent study basis is considered a privilege and is limited generally to those mature students capable of handling the necessary responsibilities. Independent study request forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center. Additional guidelines are stated on these forms.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
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ADSA 497 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Six (6)
Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For additional information please inquire with faculty adviser.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
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ADSA 499 - Internship
Credits: One (1) to Three (3)
This course provides professional exposure and related learning
through work experience in collaboration with qualified practicing
personnel and individually determined learning objectives.
Internship possibilities include, but are not limited to, areas
such as: graphic design, architectural illustration, furniture
design, medical illustration, retail art supply management, gallery
or museum-related administration, work at a not-for- profit arts
organization, and apprenticing in a professional artists studio.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Coordination through the Program Faculty Advisor
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ADTC 200 - Fabrication Technology
Credits: One (1)
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of fabrication equipment and techniques. We will examine the uses and design process for 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing with an overview of each machine and the software used to create your project.
Prerequisite: ADGD 265, ADGD 264, ADID 265
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ADTC 210 - Tech Workshop: 3D Modeling
Credits: One (1)
An introduction to modeling three-dimensional graphics using 3D and 2D graphics software. Course will explore modeling, texture mapping and rendering.
Prerequisite: ADGD 265, ADGD 264, ADID 265
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ADTC 297 - Tech Workshop: Special Studies
Credits: One (1)
Special Study technical workshop courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For additional information please inquire with faculty adviser.
Prerequisite: ADGD 265, ADGD 264, ADID 265
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BDAT 600 - Data Analytics 1
Credits: Three (3)
This course serves as an introduction to data analytics. Data analytics is generally defined as the use of data, quantitative analysis, and modeling to drive business decisions. An overview of different analytics techniques (descriptive, predictive and prescriptive) with a focus on descriptive analytics technique to illustrate business decision-making situations is discussed.
Cross-listed: ACCT-660, ISYS-660
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BDAT 605 - Database Principles
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the design, development and management of relational databases and the integration of these databases with applications across the enterprise. Topics include database tools, basic Structured Query Language, design trade-offs, middleware, database server architectures, web-enabled technologies, security issues and emerging database technologies.
Cross-listed: ISYS-605, SWDV-655
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BDAT 610 - Introduction to Business Data Analytics
Credits: Three
This course serves as an introduction to programming and develops foundational programming skills. The course covers basic principles and practical issues while effectively integrating data analytics topics using Python and R.
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BDAT 615 - Data Analytics 2
Credits: Three (3)
This course is a follow-up to BDAT-600 and further discusses data analytics techniques as they relate to business decision-making situations. This course uses the R programming language.
Prerequisite: BDAT-600
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BDAT 620 - Data Warehousing
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on the technology of data warehousing with a specific application towards business intelligence. The course will cover requirements gathering , architecture, and design for data warehousing. Extracting, transforming, and loading strategie to support business intelligence applications will also be covered.
Prerequisite: BDAT-600
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BDAT 625 - Data Mining
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines data mining techniques such as classification, regression, cluster analysis and recommendation systems. Analysis of both structured and unstructured data will be discussed including coverage of NoSQL.
Prerequisite: BDAT-600
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BDAT 630 - Data Visualization
Credits: Three (3)
This course discusses techniques for developing effective dashboards to facilitate business decision making. Students will prototype several interactive visualizations based on existing datasets using three industry-leading technologies (Power BI, R Shiny, Bokeh with Python).
Prerequisite: BDAT-600
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BDAT 635 - Advanced Topics in Data Analytics
Credits: Three (3)
This course covers advanced timely topics as they related to the field of data analytics.
Prerequisite: BDAT-615
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BDAT 640 - Forecasting and Predictive Modeling
Credits: Three (3)
This covers the concept of predictive analytics, which combines business strategy, information technology, and modeling methods.
Prerequisite: BDAT-600
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BDAT 650 - Business Data Analytics Capstone
Credits: Three (3)
This course is the final course of the business data analytics program. This course provides students an opportunity to demonstrate the skills learned in the program in a final capstone project experience.
Prerequisite: Taken as last course of the program
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BIOL 100 - Orient/Medical Lab Sci
Credits: Two (2)
Laboratory principles and procedures are introduced to students interested in clinical laboratory science.
Note: Student strongly recommended to enroll as a Junior or Senior
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits: Four (4)
An emphasis on cellular and molecular levels and a survey of organs and organ systems introduces human structure and function.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-101L
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BIOL 101L - Required Lab-Biol 101
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-101
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BIOL 102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits: Four (4)
Biology 102 continues the study of human structure and function, emphasizing cellular and molecular levels, and survey of organs and organ systems.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-101, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: BIOL-102L
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BIOL 102L - Required Lab-Biol 102
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-102
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BIOL 103 - Introduction to Biology
Credits: Four (4)
A one-semester introduction to biology, emphasizing the molecular, cellular, organism and community levels of organization.This course is designed for non-science majors.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-103L
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BIOL 103L - Required Lab-Biol 103
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-103
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BIOL 104 - Introductory Microbiology
Credits: Four (4)
Students in this course will learn about eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms and will survey the biochemical, environmental and medical importance of these organisms. This course should be taken by students in Maryville’s nursing program. May not be taken for credit by students majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Biology/Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or by undeclared Pre-medical students.
Note: This non-majors course is designed for students in the nursing program.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-101, BIOL-103, or BIOL-117
Corequisite: BIOL-104L
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BIOL 104L - Required Lab-Biol 104
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-104
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BIOL 108 - Human Body in Health and Disease
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces the student to a survey of the human body. It deals with the structure and function of the various organ systems and discusses basic diseases that a person may be exposed to or read about in daily life. The course is intended to be taken by health professions students as an introductory course and non major students.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 115 - Intro Human Anatomy and Physiology
Credits: Four (4)
This course introduces the student to a survey of the human body. It deals with the structure and function of the various organ systems.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-115L
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BIOL 115L - Required Lab-Biol 115
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-115
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BIOL 117 - General Biology I
Credits: Four (4)
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for
majors and other students requiring an extensive introduction to
the biological sciences. The course introduces students to the
science of biology at the molecular, cellular, organism,
evolutionary, and ecological levels.
Note: A strong high school background in science, including biology and chemistry, is recommended.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-117L
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BIOL 117L - Required Lab-Biol 117
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-117
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BIOL 118 - General Biology II
Credits: Four (4)
A completion of the survey of biological sciences begun with BIOL 117.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-117, Minimum grade C-
Corequisite: BIOL-118L
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BIOL 118L - Required Lab-Biol 118
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-118
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BIOL 120 - Biology I
Credits: Four (4)
The course introduces students to the science of biology at the molecular, cellular, organism, evolutionary, and ecological levels. Students will explore the biological principles of cell structure and function, and look at genetics and evolution as the unifying principles in biology.
Note: This course will not satisfy degree requirements for Biology majors. Biology majors should take BIOL-117.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 121 - Biology II
Credits: Four (4)
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of biodiversity, animal form and function, and ecological systems and conservation.
Note: This course will not satisfy degree requirements for Biology majors. Biology majors should take BIOL-118.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-120
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BIOL 140 - History and Philosophy of Science
Credits: Three (3)
This course is a worldwide view of the history of science from primitive times to the present. Philosophical perspectives on scientific inquiry will include empiricism, rationalism, materialism and utilitarian morality.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Cross-listed: SCI-140
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BIOL 216 - Plants and People
Credits: Four (4)
Throughout human history, people have used plants for food, drink, medicine, clothing and shelter. In Plants and People, students will explore basic plant biology and the many uses of plants and plant materials.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-216L
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BIOL 216L - Required Lab-Biol 216
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-216
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BIOL 220 - Exercise Science
Credits: Three (3)
Exercise Physiology is designed to provide students with the current state of knowledge in the physiology of exercise. A systematic approach to how the body responds to exercise will give students with a thorough and critical analysis of the acute physiological responses to exercise and the adaptations that occur with organized exercise training. Basic factual information will be covered with a major emphasis on mechanisms underlying how the different systems of the body respond to exercise stress. General topics that will be discussedinclude bioenergetics and metabolism, measurement of work, power and energy expenditure, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, muscular system, and physiology of training, conditioning, and performance. Lab component is integrated into the course.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102, or BIOL-115, or BIOL-117 and BIOL-118
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BIOL 231 - Conservation Biology
Credits: Three (3)
This course will introduce students to the concept that the health of human populations is dependent upon the ecosystems that surround us (in ways we are only beginning to understand). To that end, students will review the fundamental principles of ecology, the economic and political aspects of conservation, and some prominent case studies in conservation biology.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-118
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BIOL 260 - General Genetics
Credits: Four (4)
Students in this course will study transmission genetics, population genetics, microbial genetics, replication, transcription, translation, and mutation at an advanced level.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-118
Corequisite: BIOL-260L
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BIOL 260L - Required Lab - Biol 260
Credits: Zero (0)
Required lab - BIOL 260
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-260
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BIOL 270 - Evolution
Credits: Four (4)
This course will provide a foundation that students will use to understand (and integrate) all other biological disciplines. The student will gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of organismal change through time. Topics will include the genetic basis of change, change at the population level, phenotypic change within lineages, macroevolutionary change across geologic time scales and the mechanisms of speciation.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-118, and BIOL-260
Corequisite: BIOL-270L
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BIOL 270L - Required Lab - Biol 270
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-270
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BIOL 293 - Cooperative Education
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
Students may take cooperative education courses before they
complete their majors, minors and General Education requirements,
but the students may not count these courses as part of these
requirements.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 296 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 297 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 303 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credits: Four (4)
This course is an in-depth survey of vertebrate animals and the entire phylum chordata.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-270
Corequisite: BIOL-303L
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BIOL 303L - Required Lab-Biol 303
Credits: Zero (0)
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-303
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BIOL 304 - Zoology
Credits: Three (3)
This course concentrates on the basic concepts of general zoology including the origin of animal life, animal reproduction and development, classification of major phyla of animals and the major classes of vertebrates and invertebrates, structure, and function of animals, and basic concepts of animal behavior and ecology.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260
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BIOL 305 - Ecosystems Studies
Credits: Four (4)
General ecology includes community ecology, population dynamics, ecosystem energetics, biogeography and evolutionary ecology at an advanced level. Note: Field experience is included. This course includes a deeper look at how the earth’s physical environment directly influences where and how life exists. The course examines the diversity of species interactions and their influence on population demographics.
Note: This course will not satisfy degree requirements for Biology majors. Biology majors should take BIOL-352.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-121
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BIOL 314 - General Botany
Credits: Four (4)
Classroom, laboratory exercises and field trips are combined to provide students a survey of the plants, their evolution, morphology, life histories and ecological relationships.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260, and BIOL-270
Corequisite: BIOL-314L
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BIOL 314L - Required Lab - Biol 314
Credits: Zero (0)
Required lab - BIOL 314
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-314
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