AAST 2300. INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to the African American experience in the United States, including an interdisciplinary analysis of the African American experience in politics, the arts, folklore, religion, economics, sociology, psychology, and community development; and an examination of local history, contemporary issues, and recent events in the African American community. This course satisfies the University of Texas at Arlington core curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

AAST 2303. HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF HIP HOP AND R&B MUSIC. 3 Hours.

Explores the history and evolution of Hip Hop and modern urban music, emphasizing musical style and social context, from rhythm and blues through the present. Offered as AAST 2303 and MUSI 1303; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 2337. ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL ISSUES. 3 Hours.

Economic analysis and application of basic economic principles to a variety of social issues and topics. Students will become familiar with the U.S. economy, its structure, and how economics applies to an assortment of public policy topics such as crime, energy, immigration, drug use, prostitution, minimum wage, our aging population, healthcare, gender driven wages, recycling, and the macro economy, to name a few. In addition, current economic issues and events may be incorporated into the course via lecture and/or class discussions. This is a non-technical course which satisfies the core requirement for social and behavioral studies. Will not serve to meet degree requirements for College of Business Administration majors. Offered as ECON 2337 and AAST 2337; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 2371. LANGUAGE IN A MULTICULTURAL USA. 3 Hours.

The relationship between language in the U.S. and social power. This course explores how negative attitudes toward some language varieties and languages spoken in the U.S. arise from social factors, rather than features of the languages themselves. In addition to studying language varieties, the course shows how American institutions such as the educational system and the media reinforce these negative attitudes and contribute to discrimination. Offered as AAST 2371 and LING 2371; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3300. TOPICS IN GENDER, WOMEN & SEXUALITY STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Special topics of interest in the disciplines of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Offered as GWSS 3300 and AAST 3300; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3301. THEORIES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

This course explores, within the context of a strengths and empowerment perspective, theories of human behavior. For social work majors, it is strongly recommended that SOCW 2302 be taken before this course. Offered as AAST 3301 and SOCW 3301; credit will be granted in only one department. This course is required for Social Work Field Instruction and Seminar I (SOCW 4951).

AAST 3310. BLACK FAMILIES. 3 Hours.

Course will focus on the historical and cultural development of black families. Topics include slavery, segregation, family structure, and socioeconomic issues. Special attention will be given to people, places, and events that are important for understanding African American family life in the Dallas/Ft Worth area.

AAST 3313. THE COMING OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1820-1860. 3 Hours.

Sectional conflict in the United States from the Missouri Compromise of 1820 to the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Southern separatism, slavery as a political issue, the antislavery movement, the breakup of the national political system, and the failure of sectional compromise. Offered as AAST 3313 and HIST 3313; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3314. CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

The background and causes of secession and the Civil War, the organization of the Confederate States of America, the progress of the war, and the attempts to solve the racial, social, political, and economic problems of the post-war period. Offered as AAST 3314 and HIST 3314; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3317. DIVERSE POPULATIONS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to theoretical, practical, and policy issues related to diverse populations. Historical, political, and socioeconomic forces are examined that maintain discriminatory and oppressive values, attitudes, and behaviors in society in diverse populations and in all levels of organizational behavior. This course is required for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Offered as AAST 3317, SOCW 3307 and MAS 3319; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3319. U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY AND THE AMERICAN DREAM. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on diverse ethnic and racial identities in America through the examination of immigration to the United States, past and present, and the evolution of U.S. immigration policy. Topics include U.S. attitudes and policy responses to European, Asian, and Latin American immigration and to the incorporation of the descendants of African slaves and Native Americans. Emphasis on the decline of the melting pot idea and the incorporation of recent immigrants. Offered as MAS 3320, AAST 3319, and SOCW 3320. Credit will be granted only once.

AAST 3320. BLACK WOMEN IN SOCIETY. 3 Hours.

Course provides an overview of historical and current issues facing African American women. Topics include racism, sexism, political involvement, education, religion, family, and comparisons with the experiences of black men.

AAST 3321. THE LATINA EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

A course on the social, cultural, and economic experiences of Latina and Latin American origin women in the United States. Offered as MAS 3314, SOCI 3314, SOCW 3314, GWSS 3314, and AAST 3321. Credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3322. AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1863. 3 Hours.

History of blacks in America from their African origins to 1863. Emphasis on early African society, American slavery, and the development of black institutions and culture in the U.S. Offered as AAST 3322 and HIST 3322; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3323. AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE EMANCIPATION. 3 Hours.

Emphasis on the transition from slavery to freedom and the political, social, and economic status of blacks in the late 19th century, 20th century black institutions and culture, and the evolution of the civil rights movements. Offered as AAST 3323 and HIST 3323; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3328. RACE, REPRESENTATION, AND THE MOVIES. 3 Hours.

This course examines the history of race and representation among black Americans in the United States through films, short clips, and documentaries. Offered as HIST 3328 and AAST 3328; credit will be granted only once.

AAST 3329. CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CULTURES. 3 Hours.

A comparative study of African communities with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. Covers regional cultural geography and history as well as ethnography of specific communities. Explores both the challenges facing contemporary African nations as well as emerging solutions. Includes exposure to African art, literature, music, cinema, and food. Offered as AAST 3329 and ANTH 3329; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3330. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IDENTITY. 3 Hours.

The ways identity is constructed in contemporary societies in an increasingly complex and multicultural world. Ethnic, racial, gender, and class identities. How and when identity is asserted and assigned, and how it can both draw boundaries and forge ties between peoples. Formerly listed as ANTH 2350. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 2350 and ANTH 3330. Also listed as MAS 3330; credit cannot be granted for both ANTH 3330 and MAS 3330. Offered as AAST 3330 and ANTH 3330; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3332. COMPARATIVE KINSHIP AND FAMILY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Variation in kinship and family systems from crosscultural and evolutionary perspectives. Structure, function, and dynamics of kinship and family systems as adaptations to diverse ecological, social, and historical circumstances. Implications of this approach for understanding kinship and family in American society also addressed. Formerly listed as ANTH 4338. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 3338 and ANTH 4338. Also offered as GWSS 3338; credit will be granted only once. Offered as AAST 3332 and ANTH 3338; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3336. SOCIAL INEQUALITY. 3 Hours.

Examines the processes, characteristics, and consequences of social inequality in society. Topics include the social class structure, status groups, and elite power structure as they influence people's life chances. Offered as AAST 3336 and SOCI 3336; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3337. RACIAL & ETHNIC GROUPS IN US. 3 Hours.

Compares the immigration, acculturation, and adjustment processes of various racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. Examines historical and contemporary discrimination in relation to the social conditions of racial/ethnic minority groups in the U. S. Topics include classical and contemporary theory; individualistic, cultural, and structural arguments about social arrangements; and conflict among majority and minority groups. Offered as AAST 3337, MAS 3337, and SOCI 3337; credit will be granted in only one department. Credit will not be granted for both SOCI 3337 and SOCI 4310 or for MAS 3337 and MAS 4310.

AAST 3338. CONTEMPORARY BLACK EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

An overview of recent research concerning the African American experience in the post-civil rights era. Topics include explanations for racial differences across spheres of society such as income, education, and occupation; the debate over race versus social class; the persistence of racial discrimination; and emerging disputes within the black community regarding "what it means to be black." Offered as AAST 3338 and SOCI 3338; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3339. RACE, SPORT AND MEDIA. 3 Hours.

The media, including television, film, print, audio, and online outlets, influence how we view the world. This course analyzes overt, subtle and subliminal messages about culture, race, ethnicity, and sport as presented to us through various forms of the media. Through examinations of media portrayals of race, both past and present, students will analyze media artifacts, identify recurring themes, and examine research focused on the societal effects of stereotypical media portrayals. Offered as AAST 3339 and SOCI 3339; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3341. THE OLD SOUTH, 1607-1863. 3 Hours.

Colonial origins of plantation agriculture, slavery, economics, King Cotton, politics and secession. Other topics include slave cultures, religion, slave insurrections, plantation lifestyle, honor, dueling and southern belles. Offered as AAST 3341 and HIST 3342; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3342. RELIGION IN MODERN AMERICA. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of religion from a sociological perspective. The focus is on theories, research and trends relevant to religion in the contemporary United States. Topics include, but are not limited to, religious traditions, practices, and beliefs; declining religious participation; and religion and social change. The relationship between religion, politics, race relations, sex and gender will also be examined. Offered as SOCI 3343 and AAST 3342; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3343. THE NEW SOUTH, 1863-PRESENT. 3 Hours.

From military defeat to Sun Belt growth. Topics include Reconstruction, segregation, migration of Southerners to the North and West, depressions, reforms, Civil Rights, Moral Majority, cultural expressions in literature and music. Offered as AAST 3343 and HIST 3343; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3344. SOCIOLOGY OF THE 1960S. 3 Hours.

This course presents a sociological analysis of the sixties, stressing the connection between grassroots mobilization and large structures of power, war, race and gender. The legacy of the sixties is examined through stories told by and about activists of the period. Parallels between the sixties and the present are identified. Movements covered may include civil rights, black power, anti-war and women's rights. Offered as AAST 3344 and SOCI 3345; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3345. AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE. 3 Hours.

Examines African-American literature in its various traditions, forms, and cultural and historical contexts. Offered as AAST 3345 and ENGL 3345; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 and in one literature survey course (ENGL 3340, ENGL 3341, ENGL 3351, ENGL 3352, ENGL 3361, or ENGL 3362). Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature (ENGL 2303, ENGL 2309, ENGL 2319, ENGL 2329).

AAST 3347. TOPICS IN MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURES. 3 Hours.

Focuses on literature produced within one or more ethnic communities in the U.S. in order to trace a theme or to explore issues such as intersectionality, hybridity/mestizaje, diaspora, or immigrant experiences. Topics may include Afro-Latino poetry, third-world feminist writing, multicultural literature of the Southwest, cultural memory and the Jewish literary tradition, or Asian-American fiction. Offered as ENGL 3347, AAST 3347, and MAS 3347; credit will be granted in only one department, and credit for MAS 3347 will be granted only once. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 and in one literature survey course (ENGL 3340, ENGL 3341, ENGL 3351, ENGL 3352, ENGL 3361, or ENGL 3362). Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature (ENGL 2303, ENGL 2309, ENGL 2319, ENGL 2329).

AAST 3350. BLACK POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THOUGHT. 3 Hours.

Course examines goals, viewpoints, and strategies of African American political and social movements. Topics include Black Nationalism, Inter-racial Integration, tensions between major historic leaders, reparations, the emergence of "race-neutral" politicians, and changing commitments to liberal and conservative causes.

AAST 3353. SOCIAL CLIMATE OF CITIES. 3 Hours.

A comparative study of urban communities and metropolitan areas in terms of their distinctive social life and culture. Topics touching on power and urban politics, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and leisure and lifestyles will be examined in terms of their contribution to the unique social climate of cities. Offered as AAST 3353 and SOCI 3353; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3373. ARCHAEOLOGY OF EGYPT. 3 Hours.

The culture of ancient Egypt from its earliest occupation until the Arab invasion (7th century A.C.), with emphasis on the first 20 pharaonic dynasties (third and second millennia B.C.). Egyptian social, religious, economic and political development traced through the surviving material culture (architecture, art, industries, artifacts of daily life, funerary remains, etc.) supplemented by historical and literary evidence as pertinent. Egypt's relations with neighboring regions (Crete, Anatolia, Palestine, Nubia and Libya) considered. Offered as AAST 3373 and ANTH 3373; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3378. HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN. 3 Hours.

A comparative history of the different societies in the Caribbean (including Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti) with emphasis on the coming of slavery and the consequences of emancipation. Traces the development of emerging new societies from intermingling of Amerindian, African and European elements. Offered as AAST 3378 and HIST 3378; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3380. RACE, CRIME, AND JUSTICE. 3 Hours.

An examination of race in the context of the criminal justice system. Emphasis is on social construction of crime; and the treatment of racial minorities as victims and offenders by law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Offered as CRCJ 3380 and MAS 3380; credit will be granted only once. Offered as AAST 3380 and CRCJ 3380; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: CRCJ 2334.

AAST 3385. AFRICAN HISTORY I. 3 Hours.

Examines African prehistory, ancient civilizations, religion, gender issues, slavery, and commerce in precolonial Africa. Offered as AAST 3385 and HIST 3385; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3386. AFRICAN HISTORY II. 3 Hours.

Africa from the "Scramble for Africa" through the establishment of the various colonial systems, through the beginnings of African nationalism, to the contemporary period. The African Revolution and the development of the independent African states. Offered as AAST 3386 and HIST 3386; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4317. ETHNIC GROUP POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES. 3 Hours.

The influence of selected major ethnic groups with special attention given to organizational development, participation in political parties, leadership, ideology, immigration policy, current issues, and relations with the dominant culture and other ethnic groups. Offered as AAST 4317 and POLS 4317; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: POLS 2311 and POLS 2312.

AAST 4318. POLITICS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS. 3 Hours.

The influence of African-American politics on United States government and policies with special attention given to organizational development, participation in political parties, leadership, ideology, the Civil Rights movement, current issues, and relations with other ethnic groups. Offered as AAST 4318 and POLS 4318; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: POLS 2311 and POLS 2312.

AAST 4325. HISTORY OF HIP HOP. 3 Hours.

Focused study of the origins and development of Hip Hop as an artistic genre and political and cultural movement. Topics include deejaying, emceeing, sampling and other musical techniques as well as issues of ethnic and other identities, commercialism, capitalism, cultural appropriation, and authenticity. Offered as HIST 4325 and AAST 4325; credit will be granted only once.

AAST 4326. DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS. 3 Hours.

This course examines the implications of employee diversity in organizations, an issue of increasing importance. It includes study of the changing demographics of workers, including multiple demographic groups and areas of difference important to organizational treatment and outcomes. This course examines research on treatment, access, and customer discrimination. Legislation related to diversity is also reviewed. This course also provides suggestions for individuals and organizations to increase opportunities and outcomes for workers of all backgrounds. Offered as MANA 4326, AAST 4326 and GWSS 4326; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

AAST 4331. RACE, ETHNICITY & FAMILY FORMATION. 3 Hours.

Investigates the ways in which cultural understandings of race and ethnicity have shaped historical and contemporary variations in family structure, familial experiences, and the legal possibilities for family formation. Junior standing (60 hours) or permission of the instructor required to enroll in this course. Offered as AAST 4331 and SOCI 4331; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4333. COMPARATIVE CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Explores the U.S. civil rights movement from a comparative perspective, exploring the African American civil rights movement, Chicano movement, women's liberation movement, gay liberation, and disability rights movement. Offered as AAST 4333 and HIST 4333; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4339. TOPICS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE. 3 Hours.

Concentrates on a topic or theme within the canon of African-American literature, such as a particular genre or era, significant authors, or a philosophical movement. Examples include the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil-Rights/Black-Power era, African-American autobiography, short fiction, and Afrofuturism. Offered as AAST 4339 and ENGL 4339; credit will be granted in only one department. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 and in one literature survey course (ENGL 3340, ENGL 3341, ENGL 3351, ENGL 3352, ENGL 3361, or ENGL 3362). Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature (ENGL 2303, ENGL 2309, ENGL 2319, ENGL 2329).

AAST 4341. INEQUALITIES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

This course examines the manner in which race, ethnicity, and class affect the quality of education in the public schools. Topics include the resegregation of schools, class and race based achievement and funding gaps, and the role the schools play in reproducing inequality. This course has a service learning component and requires volunteering in programs designed to reduce inequality in the schools. Offered as AAST 4341 and SOCI 4341; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4342. TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics, to include anthropological theory, population and cultural ecology, semiotics, and humanistic anthropology. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Also offered as ANTH 4342. Credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4350. SPECIAL TOPICS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Special topics related to African American studies. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

AAST 4370. AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE WEST. 3 Hours.

A history of African Americans in the West, focusing on the experiences of the first Africans who accompanied the first European explorers in the West and Southwest; the post-Civil War migration and settlement of African Americans in the West in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; and the development and impact of the "West Coast" experience on African American culture. Offered as AAST 4370 and HIST 4370; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4376. AFRICAN DIASPORA I. 3 Hours.

The major developments which have shaped the history of Africans and their descendants in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean areas from the earliest times to 1800. Emphasis on the comparative history of Black Diasporic communities; linkages between Africans and their descendants in the Diaspora. Offered as AAST 4376 and HIST 4376; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4377. AFRICAN DIASPORA II. 3 Hours.

The major developments which have shaped the history of Africans and their descendants in Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America since 1800. Emphasis on the comparative history of Black Diasporic communities; linkages between Africans and their descendants in the Atlantic Diaspora. Offered as AAST 4377 and HIST 4377; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4378. WEST AFRICA AND THE ATLANTIC DIASPORA. 3 Hours.

This course examines the history of West Africa and how this region was integrated into the Atlantic world through the Atlantic slave trade. The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach that integrates traditional classroom instruction with field-based learning in West Africa. This learning method, combined with cultural immersion, challenges students to develop their academic and cross-cultural knowledge and skills. Offered as AAST 4378 and HIST 4378; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Directed independent study for the advanced undergraduate. A close examination of a chosen topic through research and/or reading; format designed by instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum six credit hours when the subject matter varies. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

AAST 4399. CAPSTONE AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES. 3 Hours.

In consultation with the course instructor, students will design a research project or an internship that will integrate their previous course work into a capstone experience in either the applied or the cultural studies stream of the African American Studies minor. Prerequisite: AAST 2300 and departmental permission.

AAST 6391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Directed independent study for a masters-level or doctoral student. A close examination of a chosen topic through research and/or reading; format designed by instructor and student. May be repeated for maximum six credit hours when the subject matter varies. Prerequisite: Permission from CAAS Director.

ACCT 2301. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ACCT 2301)

The accounting process and its informational output. Financial accounting concepts, basic procedures, and the resulting reports. Recognition and creation of accounting information as bases for decisions. An accounting lab is required. The grade for this course requires the completion of both the lecture component and the accounting lab. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours or permission of the department.

ACCT 2302. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ACCT 2302)

A study of managerial accounting concepts and techniques. Topics include cost behavior, budgeting, responsibility accounting, and product costing. An accounting lab is required. The grade for this course requires the completion of both the lecture component and the accounting lab. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 2303. ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 3 Hours.

The primary objective of this course is to help students understand accounting theories and compliance issues that relate to non-profit and philanthropic organizations. The course introduces students to general accounting theories, budgeting, internal control, fraud, and compliance issues of non-profit organizations. Restriction: Students enrolled in this course cannot be accounting majors. Prerequisite: Students enrolled in this course cannot be accounting majors, 30 credit hours.

ACCT 3133. PROFESSIONALISM IN ACCOUNTING. 1 Hour.

Topics to engender a stronger sense of professionalism: business and social etiquette, self-assessment, professional deportment, networking, effective communication skills, and dressing professionally. Topics primarily presented by accomplished professionals from public accounting, industry, and government. Prerequisites: Accounting major and ACCT 3311, can be taken concurrently.

ACCT 3201. MANAGERIAL ACCT. 2 Hours.

ACCT 3202. MACHINE ACCT. 2 Hours.

ACCT 3301. MANAGERIAL ACCT. 3 Hours.

ACCT 3303. INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

The structure of contemporary accounting systems with emphasis on controls, auditing, reporting, and efficient operation. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302 and INSY 2303 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 3304. SOFTWARE TOOLS. 3 Hours.

A study of different types of software that would likely be used by accountants and other business people. May include word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, accounting software, tax software, and other types of tools that might be relevant. Accounting majors may take this course as an advanced business elective, but may not count this course as an accounting elective nor include it in the calculation of their accounting GPA. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302.

ACCT 3305. FIN ACCT ISS. 3 Hours.

ACCT 3308. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS FOR BANKING. 3 Hours.

The environment of accounting, development of standards, basic theory, financial statements, worksheets with a particular focus on the application of accounting topics of Intermediate Accounting to banking institutions. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 with a grade of C or higher. Credit will not be received for both ACCT 3311 and ACCT 3308.

ACCT 3309. ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS. 3 Hours.

Planning, controlling, decision making, and performance evaluation. Uses a variety of teaching techniques (e.g., problems, cases, and projects) and is open only to non-accounting majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and ACCT 4302. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 3310. TAX PLA&FIN DEC. 3 Hours.

ACCT 3311. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I. 3 Hours.

The environment of accounting, development of standards, basic theory, financial statements, worksheets, annuities and present value, receivables, inventories, liabilities, plant assets, depreciation and depletion, and intangible assets. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 with a grade of C or higher and successful completion of basic accounting skills exam. (See the departmental website for details about the exam.).

ACCT 3312. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II. 3 Hours.

Stockholders' equity, earnings per share, investments in bonds and stocks, equity method, revenue recognition, accounting changes, error analysis, income taxes, leases, and cash flows. Prerequisite: ACCT 3311 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 3313. COST ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

ACCT 3314. MGT PLAN&CONT. 3 Hours.

ACCT 3315. PRINCIPLES OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX. 3 Hours.

A study of general federal income tax principles such as income, deductions, losses, and property transactions. Emphasis is placed on the taxation of individuals as well as on an understanding of property transactions which apply to individuals and other entities. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3311 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 3316. INCOME TAX. 3 Hours.

ACCT 3318. PRINS OF AUDIT. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4190. ACCT INTERN. 1 Hour.

ACCT 4191. STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 1 Hour.

Advanced studies, on an individual basis, in the various fields of accounting. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4192. PROF ORIENTAT. 1 Hour.

ACCT 4193. ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 1 Hour.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: ACCT 4393 and accounting major with junior standing and consent of department internship advisor.

ACCT 4195. SEMINAR. 1 Hour.

ACCT 4291. STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 2 Hours.

Advanced studies, on an individual basis, in the various fields of accounting. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4295. SEMINAR. 2 Hours.

ACCT 4301. STUDY OF INCOME TAX FOR ENTITIES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive analysis of the federal income tax consequences applicable to entities other than individuals. The relevant tax principles of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates will be undertaken. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3315 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4302. COST ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING. 3 Hours.

This course will cover advanced cost analysis concepts including Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, cost-benefit analysis, product and service costing, pricing and budgeting. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of cost analysis with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. Prerequisite: Accounting major with 60 credit hours and ACCT 3303 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4304. MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL. 3 Hours.

This course covers intermediate and advanced concepts in decentralization and management control, including budgetary control, performance measurement and incentive structures, and transfer pricing. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of control with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 4302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4309. ADV FINAN TOP. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4310. TAX PLA&FIN DEC. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4311. ADVANCED FINANCIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Consolidated statements, partnerships, and other topics which may include price-level adjusted statements, current value statements, ratio analysis, full disclosure, multinational companies, segment reporting, interim statements, branches, estates and trusts, SEC reporting, regulated industries. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3312 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4312. FIN ACCT IV. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4313. ACCT THEORY. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4314. SYSTEMS DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4315. FINANCIAL PLAN. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4316. INCOME TAX. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4317. EST & GIFT TAX. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4318. AUDITING. 3 Hours.

Principles, concepts, and techniques which are appropriate to the acquisition, evaluation, and documentation of audit evidence. Internal control concepts, financial compliance, and operational auditing. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3303 and ACCT 3312 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 4319. CONSOL & PART. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4321. RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING ISSUES. 3 Hours.

Designed to improve student's ability to research complex areas in accounting and to sharpen understanding and application of accounting concepts and principles. Case studies and problems considered and analyzed. This course should be completed in a student's last semester. Prerequisite: Accounting major with senior standing in last semester and completion of 21 hours of accounting with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 4323. CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. 3 Hours.

This course examines current trends in corporate sustainability reporting by business organizations. Topics include stakeholders, voluntary reporting frameworks, mandatory reporting standards, climate risk disclosures, sustainability ratings, and assurance. Student learning will be enhanced with in-class discussions, guest speaker visits, and assignments that require critical thinking, written communication, and oral communication. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

ACCT 4325. GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for local governmental units, hospitals, voluntary health and welfare organizations, and other nonprofit entities. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4331. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Readings and discussions of special topics in accounting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4332. INTERNAL AUDITING I. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive study of internal auditing standards, ethics, concepts, audit techniques, and reporting practices. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3303 with a grade of C or higher or consent of the instructor.

ACCT 4333. INTERNAL AUDITING II. 3 Hours.

An advance study of operational, organizational, and quality control audits. Topics will include operational audit methodology, audits of administrative and support services, audits of line functions, and audits of special areas. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 4332 with a grade of C or higher and a 3.0 GPA.

ACCT 4335. SYSTEMS DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4338. AUD RESPS STDS. 3 Hours.

ACCT 4340. STUDY OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX FOR ENTITIES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive analysis of the federal income tax consequences applicable to entities other than individuals. Analysis of the relevant tax principles of corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates will be undertaken. Cannot be taken for credit within the 36-hour program requirements for Master of Science in Taxation program. Prerequisite: ACCT 3315 with a C or higher.

ACCT 4380. ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

This course is intended to introduce students to ethical reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence, professionalism, and other core values. The course incorporates the essentials of professional responsibilities, including elements of trust and communications with clients and other professionals. Both ethical principles and rules are considered. This course is intended to satisfy conditions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy that require candidates for the CPA Exam to have completed an approved ethics course. Accounting majors may take this course as an advanced business elective, but may not count this course as an accounting elective nor include it in the calculation of their accounting GPA. Junior standing or higher is recommended.

ACCT 4391. STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Advanced studies, on an individual basis, in the various fields of accounting. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4393. ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. May be used as an advanced business elective only; graded on a pass/fail basis. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and consent of department internship advisor.

ACCT 5133. PROFESSIONALISM IN ACCOUNTING. 1 Hour.

Topics to engender a stronger sense of professionalism: business and social etiquette, self-assessment, professional deportment, networking, effective communication skills, and dressing professionally. Topics primarily presented by accomplished professionals from public accounting, industry, and government. Prerequisite: ACCT 5311 with a grade of C or higher or acceptance in the PPIA .

ACCT 5150. ACCT INTERNSHIP. 1 Hour.

ACCT 5182. IND STUDY ACCT. 1 Hour.

ACCT 5192. SEL TOPICS. 1 Hour.

ACCT 5199. GRADUATE ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 1 Hour.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Course counts as an elective and has a pass/fail grade. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Minimum twelve accounting semester hours beyond principles completed or with approval of the internship coordinator.

ACCT 5250. ACCT INTERNSHIP. 2 Hours.

ACCT 5282. IND STUDY ACCT. 2 Hours.

ACCT 5292. SEL TOPICS. 2 Hours.

ACCT 5299. GRADUATE ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 2 Hours.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Course counts as an elective and has a pass/fail grade. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Minimum twelve accounting semester hours beyond principles completed or with approval of the internship coordinator.

ACCT 5301. ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to concepts, purposes, problems, methodology, and terminology of financial accounting.

ACCT 5302. ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS II. 3 Hours.

Introduction to concepts, purposes, problems, methodology, and terminology of managerial accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5303. SOFTWARE TOOLS. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5307. MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS DECISION-MAKING. 3 Hours.

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of financial reporting, analysis and measurement issues in the context of business decision making. Student will gain an understanding of financial statements and their underlying measurements. They will then use this understanding to conduct analyses using financial ratios. Students will then explore the role of cost measurements, allocations, etc. in determining the performance measures of parts of the organization and their inter-relationship with both choosing and evaluating strategies in various business contexts. They will cover issues such as matching strategies to performance measures, choosing and evaluating key performance indicators and balanced scorecards, etc.

ACCT 5310. INTRO BUS TAX. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5311. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I. 3 Hours.

Examination of financial accounting process, problems encountered in preparation of financial statements, and concepts and principles used to resolve these problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5312. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II. 3 Hours.

Study of additional problems encountered in preparation of financial statements. Prerequisite: ACCT 5311 with a grade of C of higher.

ACCT 5313. SOFTWARE TOOLS. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of software that would likely be used by accountants and other business people. May include spreadsheet, database, and accounting software, tax software, and other types of tools such as XBRL and XML. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5314. PRINCIPLES OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX. 3 Hours.

A study of general federal income tax principles such as income, deductions, losses and property transactions. The principles of individual taxation will be covered as well as an overview of tax considerations for entities such as corporations and partnerships. Prerequisite: ACCT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5315. ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Analysis and design of business information processes. Includes coverage of control concepts, audit trails, and the uses of information technology. Emphasis on the role of accounting in collecting, storing, and communicating information for management planning and control. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5316. AUDITING CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES. 3 Hours.

Concentrates on practice of professional accounting and auditing. Emphasizes decision making in a variety of unstructured situations where decisions demand a grasp of purpose, method, and judgment for their resolution. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for a course in auditing. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 and ACCT 5315 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 5317. COST ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING. 3 Hours.

The course will cover advanced cost analysis concepts including Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, cost-benefit analysis, product and service costing, pricing and budgeting. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of cost analysis with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5318. STUDIES IN AUDITING. 3 Hours.

A critical analysis of advanced topics in both auditing theory and professional practice. Emphasis on: development of auditing theory, generally accepted auditing standards, professional responsibilities, auditing EDP, SEC practice and reporting, cases in audit decision making, and analyses of emerging issues and contemporary problems in auditing. Prerequisite: ACCT 5316 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5319. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING III. 3 Hours.

Accounting for business combinations, preparation of consolidated financial statements, multinational operations, partnerships, and estates and trusts. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5320. GOVERNMENTAL AND NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, managerial control, and auditing considerations of governmental and nonprofit entities. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5321. RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING ISSUES. 3 Hours.

Designed to improve student's ability to research complex areas in accounting and to sharpen understanding and application of accounting concepts and principles. Case studies and problems considered and analyzed. Prerequisite: Excel certification and ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or better.

ACCT 5322. ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL. 3 Hours.

This course covers intermediate and advanced concepts in decentralization and management control, including budgetary control, performance measurement and incentive structures, and transfer pricing. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of control with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. May not be taken for credit by students who previously received credit for ACCT 4302 (before Fall 2020) or ACCT 4304 (after Fall 2020) or equivalent. Prerequisite: ACCT 5317 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5323. CORP MODELING. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5324. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYTICS AND BUSINESS VALUATION. 3 Hours.

This course covers the use of financial data to analyze business performance. Students will develop an understanding of financial data, how to evaluate a firm's strategy and risk factors, how to analyze and forecast financial statements, and techniques to value a business's equity. Students implement these lessons through the use of case studies involving data analytics. Prerequisite: ACCT 5307 or equivalent course with a grade of B or higher.

ACCT 5327. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING THEORY. 3 Hours.

Designed to familiarize students with significant problems currently facing the accounting profession, to examine in depth various solutions proposed by accounting scholars and others, and to strengthen student understanding of today's critical issues in accounting theory. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5329. ADVANCED ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

An exploration of advanced topics critical to accounting information systems. The course is designed to enhance student understanding of complex and emerging issues and technologies related to reporting, internal controls, system security and effectiveness. Topics may change semester to semester. Prerequisite: ACCT 5315 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5330. INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Financial accounting and reporting principles and practices in various countries, the role of accounting in economic development, as well as the accounting considerations in international business operations -- e.g. foreign currency translation, auditing, accounting systems, taxation, and sensitive payments. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5332. OPERATIONAL AUDITING. 3 Hours.

A study of operational audit methodology for management audits. Audits of administrative and support functions, and other special areas such as fraud audits. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and six hours of accounting with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 5335. ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

The analysis of data as it pertains to accounting professionals. Focuses on analytical techniques and the skills necessary to translate accounting information into actionable proposals that can be presented to decision makers in areas such as auditing, risk management, forensics, predictive modeling and strategic planning. Prerequisite: Business statistics, ACCT 5315 and ACCT 5316 with a grade of C or higher or consent of instructor.

ACCT 5336. SYSTEM TOPICS. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5339. TAX PLANNING AND RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

A study of the use of various techniques and procedures available in evaluating issues arising under federal income tax law. Emphasizes research into individual and business tax problems and planning alternatives. Prerequisite: ACCT 5314 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5340. STUDY OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX FOR ENTITIES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive analysis of the federal income tax consequences applicable to entities other than individuals. Analysis of the relevant tax principles of corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates will be undertaken. Cannot be taken for credit within the 36-hour program requirements for Master of Science in Taxation program. Prerequisite: ACCT 5314 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5341. TAXATION OF PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the federal income tax rules governing passthrough entities. Credit will not be received for both ACCT 5340 and ACCT 5341. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5342. TAX PROBLEMS OF CORPORATIONS AND SHAREHOLDERS. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the federal income tax rules governing corporations and shareholders. Subjects include corporate formations, corporate capital structure, administrative requirements affecting corporations, the corporate alternative minimum tax, special tax provisions (such as the personal holding company and accumulated earnings taxes and the collapsible corporation rules), nonliquidating distributions, stock dividends, redemptions and partial liquidations, liquidating distributions, corporate reorganizations, and Subchapter S corporations. Credit will not be received for both ACCT 5340 and ACCT 5342. Prerequisite: Excel certification and ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5343. TAX PROBLEMS OF TRANSACTIONS IN REAL ESTATE. 3 Hours.

Problems and elections relating to the acquisition, holding, and disposition of real property. Subjects include means of acquisition and disposition, capital gains and losses, deferred payment sales, organization of syndicates, sale and leaseback, dissolutions, and general tax-saving methods. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5344. EXTRAC INDUST. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5345. STATE AND LOCAL TAXATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the principles and practices of state and local taxation. Topics considered in the course include the application of both inter- and intra- state taxation, allocation and apportionment principles and issues in relation to the predominant forms of state taxes, such as franchise, sales, use, income, ad valorem, and property tax. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5346. TAX PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE. 3 Hours.

This course overviews the procedural aspects of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. The focus is from the private practitioner's perspective in assisting clients in navigating the Service's administrative requirements. Topics include administrative organization of the Service, tax audits, the use of Service administrative summonses, statutes of limitation, penalties, interest charges, civil and criminal procedures and appeals. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5347. FEDERAL TAXATION OF GIFTS AND ESTATES. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive survey of the principles and procedures involved in determining the federal estate tax and the supplementary federal gift tax including taxability and valuation of property and the determination of deductions and credits. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5348. INTERNATL TAX. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5349. ADV TAX PLAN. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5350. ACCT INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5352. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND CONTROL. 3 Hours.

A study of modern approaches to the audit and control of business information systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 5315 and ACCT 5316 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 5353. STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES USED IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

A study of statistical techniques used in accounting. Topics include alternative sample selection methods, attribute methods, mean-per-unit estimation, ratio and difference estimation, monetary unit sampling, and regression analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5362. SEC ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5363. FINANCIAL PROB. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5366. FRAUD EXAMINATION. 3 Hours.

Analysis of fraud examiner and auditor responsibilities and current methodologies with respect to financial fraud investigation, detection, and prevention. Management's responsibilities for fraud deterrence and implementation of effective prevention measures. Identification, analysis, and examination of financial fraud using actual case studies. Prerequisite: ACCT 5316 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5372. FEDERAL TAXATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of the U.S. system for taxing international transactions. Topics include U.S. jurisdictional and source-of-income rules; the foreign tax credit; anti-deferral provisions; taxation of U.S. activities of foreign persons, and issues common to both outbound and inbound activities including intercompany transfer pricing rules. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5380. ETHICS IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

This course is intended to introduce students to ethical reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence, professionalism and other core values. The course incorporates the essentials of professional responsibilities, including elements of trust and communications with clients and other professionals. Both ethical principles and rules are considered. This course is intended to satisfy conditions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy that require candidates for the CPA Exam to have completed an approved ethics course. Prerequisite: ACCT 5311 or equivalent.

ACCT 5382. INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Extensive analysis of an accounting topic. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty member and department chair.

ACCT 5391. RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

ACCT 5392. SELECTED TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

In-depth study of selected topics in accounting. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ACCT 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

Thesis. Graded F, R. Prerequisite: permission of Accounting Graduate Advisor.

ACCT 5399. GRADUATE ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Course counts as an elective and has a pass/fail grade. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Minimum twelve accounting semester hours beyond principles completed or with approval of the internship coordinator.

ACCT 5691. RESEARCH. 6 Hours.

ACCT 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

Thesis. Graded F, R. Prerequisite: permission of Accounting Graduate Advisor.

ACCT 5998. THESIS. 9 Hours.

ACCT 6101. ACCOUNTING RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM. 1 Hour.

A forum in which visiting scholars and U.T. Arlington faculty members present and discuss results of their contemporary research. Doctoral students participate by meeting with visiting scholars, reading the research papers, providing written critiques, and discussing the papers. Doctoral students are required to enroll and attend the colloquia presentations each fall and spring semester until the students pass all their comprehensive examinations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of College PhD advisor.

ACCT 6309. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH I. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the theoretical and empirical literature in accounting. Prerequisite: consent of College PhD advisor.

ACCT 6310. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH II. 3 Hours.

Analysis of Theoretical and Empirical Research in Accounting.

ACCT 6311. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH III. 3 Hours.

Continuation of analysis of the theoretical and empirical literature in accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 6310 with a grade of C or higher and consent of the College Ph.D. advisor.

ACCT 6312. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH IV. 3 Hours.

Continuation of analysis of the theoretical and empirical literature in accounting.

ACCT 6313. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH V. 3 Hours.

Seminar will cover advanced accounting research topics.

ACCT 6390. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

Doctoral level coverage of advanced topics in accounting. Topics may vary. Prerequisite: Approval by faculty member and doctoral program advisor.

ADVT 2337. INTRODUCTION TO ADVERTISING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 2327)

The role of advertising in society. Basic concepts include marketing message creation, budget determination, agency-client relationships, and social responsibility of advertisers.

ADVT 3304. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION I. 3 Hours.

Introductory strategy course focusing on creative communication in advertising and marketing communication planning. The evolution and development of the strategic creative process is evaluated relative to campaign objectives and research, especially as it impacts Integrated Marketing Communication and branding programs. Students successfully completing Strategic Communication I advance to Strategic Communication II. Prerequisite: COMM 2311, ADVT 2337, and either MATH 1308 or MATH 1309, all with a grade of C or better.

ADVT 3305. ADVERTISING MEDIA. 3 Hours.

Decision-making in selection and use of advertising media. Evaluation of media alternatives in terms of marketing communication objectives and strategy, audience analysis, media-market research, cost, and editorial/program content. Media plans are developed consistent with Integrated Marketing Communication and branding programs. Prerequisite: COMM 2311, ADVT 2337, and either MATH 1308 or MATH 1309, all with a grade of C or better.

ADVT 3306. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION II. 3 Hours.

Advanced strategy course building on the foundation from Strategic Communication I; assumes a basic understanding of strategy and research. Advanced critiques of existing campaigns coupled with the development of strategic communication for various media, including print, broadcast, direct mail, and Internet. Persuasive presentation of strategies and executions to others as in an agency setting; includes copywriting, basic art direction, and multimedia usage. Prerequisite: ADVT 3304 with a grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better, and COMM 3303.

ADVT 3308. DIGITAL ADVERTISING DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Course covers the practice of results-oriented creative advertising and design, including both visual and copy concepts through digital execution with an emphasis on strategic development. The course also focuses on advanced applications of digital software to design and communicate targeted messages utilizing communication theory and practice. Prerequisite: COMM 3303 with a grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better.

ADVT 4191. CONF COURSE. 1 Hour.

ADVT 4193. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1 Hour.

ADVT 4291. CONF COURSE. 2 Hours.

ADVT 4293. SPECIAL TOPICS. 2 Hours.

ADVT 4300. DIGITAL INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION (IMC) MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

Theory and management of digital integrated marketing communication. The course focuses on using digital analytics to plan and execute successful integrated strategies that reach appropriate audiences with targeted messages. Key topics include digital advertising, social media, digital media, email marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO). Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PREL 3320.

ADVT 4301. ADVERTISING AND IMC CAMPAIGNS. 3 Hours.

Advanced study in the application of advertising and marketing communication theories. Advertising campaigns are developed consistent with Integrated Marketing Communication and branding programs. Student agency teams develop speculative advertising and IMC plans for organizations, products and/or brands. Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better in the following courses: ADVT 3305, ADVT 3306, and ADVT 4300.

ADVT 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Topic assigned on an individual basis, covering individual research or study in the designated areas. May be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

ADVT 4393. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Special studies in advertising. Topic varies from semester to semester. May be repeated when topic changes, for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

ADVT 4395. PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Individual research in advertising while working with business and industry. Individual conference to be arranged. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

AE 1242. PROPULSION SYS. 2 Hours.

AE 1313. AIRCRAFT SCI. 3 Hours.

AE 1314. PROPULSION THRY. 3 Hours.

AE 1315. AERO SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

AE 1316. PROPULSION SYS. 3 Hours.

AE 1318. MATL PROCESSES. 3 Hours.

AE 1340. DIGIT COMP AE. 3 Hours.

AE 1341. MATERIALS&PROC. 3 Hours.

AE 1342. A E COMP LAB. 3 Hours.

AE 1343. MAT AND PROC. 3 Hours.

AE 2180. SOPH A E LAB. 1 Hour.

AE 2283. ANALYSIS & DESIGN I. 2 Hours.

AE 2284. ANALYSIS & DESIGN II. 2 Hours.

AE 2301. FLUID DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

AE 2302. INTR AERO ASTR. 3 Hours.

AE 2313. AERODYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

AE 2324. MECHANICS II. 3 Hours.

AE 2341. ANALYSIS & DESIGN. 3 Hours.

AE 2342. ANALYSIS & DESIGN. 3 Hours.

AE 2343. AERODYNAMIC LAB. 3 Hours.

AE 2344. AERO INSTRUMENT. 3 Hours.

AE 2383. EXP AIRCRAFT I. 3 Hours.

AE 2384. EXP AIRCRAFT II. 3 Hours.

AE 3180. A E LAB I & II. 1 Hour.

AE 3301. FLUID DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

AE 3311. SOLID MECH I. 3 Hours.

AE 3312. STRUC ANAL I. 3 Hours.

AE 3319. DY SYS MOD SIM. 3 Hours.

AE 3323. DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

AE 3349. POLLUTION ENVIR. 3 Hours.

AE 3406. AERO PERF FLD. 4 Hours.

AE 3441. FLUID DYNAMICS. 4 Hours.

AE 4101. AERO ENGI SEM. 1 Hour.

AE 4180. SR A E LAB&SEM. 1 Hour.

AE 4191. PROB IN AERO SP. 1 Hour.

AE 4192. ADV DESIGN PROJ. 1 Hour.

AE 4194. BIOENGI LAB. 1 Hour.

AE 4195. SEL TOP BIOENGI. 1 Hour.

AE 4282. AERO ENGI LAB. 2 Hours.

AE 4291. PROB IN AERO SP. 2 Hours.

AE 4292. ADV DESIGN PROJ. 2 Hours.

AE 4295. SEL TOP BIOENGI. 2 Hours.

AE 4303. APPLIED AERODYN. 3 Hours.

AE 4305. AERO DYN & CON. 3 Hours.

AE 4306. DYNAM OF FLT II. 3 Hours.

AE 4308. VSTOL AERO DYN. 3 Hours.

AE 4309. AERO REAL FLD. 3 Hours.

AE 4311. SOLID MECH II. 3 Hours.

AE 4313. STRUC ANAL II. 3 Hours.

AE 4315. INTRO COMP. 3 Hours.

AE 4316. NOISE POLLUTION. 3 Hours.

AE 4317. HYDRONAUTICS. 3 Hours.

AE 4318. INTRO TURB. 3 Hours.

AE 4325. INT BIOMED ENGI. 3 Hours.

AE 4328. FLT TEST ENGI. 3 Hours.

AE 4329. EXPER METHODS. 3 Hours.

AE 4331. MECH VIBRATIONS. 3 Hours.

AE 4333. CARTESIAN ALG. 3 Hours.

AE 4335. INF TR & CODING. 3 Hours.

AE 4346. FLT VEH DES I. 3 Hours.

AE 4349. POL ATMOS&OCEAN. 3 Hours.

AE 4356. AVIATION SAFE. 3 Hours.

AE 4358. EXP MECH. 3 Hours.

AE 4391. PROB IN AERO SP. 3 Hours.

AE 4392. ADV DESIGN PROJ. 3 Hours.

AE 4395. SEL TOP BIOENGI. 3 Hours.

AE 5100. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the student has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based on all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5101. GRADUATE SEMINAR. 1 Hour.

The purpose is to acquaint graduate students with ongoing research at UTA, and outside in academia and industry. Seminars are given by graduate students of the department based on their ongoing research. Seminars are also given by external speakers from academia, industry and government.

AE 5191. ADVANCED STUDIES IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Individual research or design project performed for fulfilling the requirements of the Master of Engineering degree option. Prior approval of the AE Graduate Advisor is required for enrollment. A written and/or oral report is required.

AE 5197. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Research in masters programs.

AE 5200. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the student has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based on all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5291. ADVANCED STUDIES IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Individual research or design project performed for fulfilling the requirements of the Master of Engineering degree option. Prior approval of the AE Graduate Advisor is required for enrollment. A written and/or oral report is required.

AE 5297. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Research in masters programs.

AE 5300. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the student has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based on all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5301. ADVANCED TOPICS IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

To provide formal instruction in special topics pertinent to Aerospace Engineering from semester to semester depending on the availability of faculty. May be repeated for credit as provided topics change.

AE 5302. ADVANCED FLIGHT MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Rigid body motion. Kinematics and dynamics of aerospace vehicles. Linear and nonlinear control of aircraft and spacecraft. Advanced aircraft and spacecraft modeling and control issues. Prerequisite: MAE 3405 and MAE 4310.

AE 5303. CLASSICAL METHODS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS. 3 Hours.

Equip the student with familiarity of significant tools of the control engineer. Topics covered include controllers and their effect on system performance and stability, block diagram algebra, stability and analysis, system performance definition, root locus, frequency techniques, and state variable methods. Digital simulation tools for design and simulation of control systems. Demonstration of controller design and performance in the laboratory. Also offered as ME 5303.

AE 5304. V/STOL AERODY. 3 Hours.

AE 5305. DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MODELING. 3 Hours.

To equip the student with the capability of determining the necessary equations for distributed and lumped parameter modeling of mixed physical system types including mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal components. Models are formulated for computer simulation and analysis for systems with deterministic and stochastic inputs. Topics of random vibration and system identification are included. Offered as AE 5305 and ME 5305. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5306. TURB BND LAYERS. 3 Hours.

AE 5307. HELICOPTER DYN. 3 Hours.

AE 5308. TURBULENCE TOP. 3 Hours.

AE 5309. COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Role of graphics; image representation, batch and interactive computing, methods of automated mathematical model generation, mainframe and microcomputing in engineering design. Application in mechanical, structural, thermal, controls areas of mechanical engineering. Also offered as ME 5309. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5310. AERO SIM DESIGN. 3 Hours.

AE 5311. STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Natural frequencies; forced response of complex structural systems studied through the use of the finite element method; computational aspects of these problems discussed, and digital computer applications undertaken. Offered as AE 5311 and ME 5311. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5312. CONTINUUM MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Study of the underlying physical and mathematical principles relating to the behavior of continuous media; interrelationships between fluid and solid mechanics. Offered as AE 5312 and ME 5312. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5313. FLUID DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Basic conservation laws, flow kinematics, special forms of the governing equations, two-dimensional potential flows, surface waves and some exact solutions of viscous incompressible flows. Also offered as ME 5313. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5314. FRACTURE MECHANICS IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Linear elastic fracture mechanics, general yielding fracture mechanics, damage tolerance and durability design, fail safe and safe life design criteria, analysis of fatigue crack growth, residual strength analysis. Offered as AE 5314 and ME 5314. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5315. PLASMADYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

AE 5316. AIRFOIL THEORY. 3 Hours.

AE 5317. VIS FLUID MECH. 3 Hours.

AE 5318. TURBULENCE. 3 Hours.

AE 5319. ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS. 3 Hours.

Continuation of AE 5330. Modeling of large systems, composite and incompressible materials, substructuring, mesh generation, solids applications, nonlinear problems. Also offered as ME 5319. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5330 or ME 5310 or equivalent.

AE 5320. N-H TURBULENCE. 3 Hours.

AE 5321. LG-SCALE-STRUC. 3 Hours.

AE 5322. AEROELASTICITY. 3 Hours.

A fundamental course addressing phenomena related to the time-independent interactions between structural flexibility and aerodynamic loads as relevant to flying vehicles. Emphasis is placed upon the development and use of simple analytical and/or interactive computational models that capture the essential aspects of the static aeroelastic phenomena investigated and provide insight into the response, including i) aeroelastic divergence; ii) aeroelastic change in control effectiveness; iii) aeroelastic distribution of lift; and iv) aeroelastic change in longitudinal static stability.

AE 5323. WINGS & BODIES. 3 Hours.

AE 5324. DYNAMIC AND STATISTICAL DATA ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Uncertainty and error analysis, transducers, signal conditioning, analog and digital data acquisition techniques and systems, statistical analysis of random data in time and frequency domains. Also offered as ME 5334. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5325. COMBUSTION. 3 Hours.

Fundamental treatment of problems involving simultaneous occurrence of chemical reaction and transfer of heat, mass and momentum. Topics include kinetically controlled combustion phenomena; diffusion flames in liquid fuel combustion; combustion of solids; combustion of gaseous fuel jets; flames in premixed gasses. Offered as AE 5325 and ME 5325. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5326. AIR-BREATHING PROPULSION. 3 Hours.

Development of thrust and efficiency equations, thermodynamic cycle analysis, cycle design methods of aerospace propulsion systems, component performance analysis methods, component matching and dynamic interactions, and vehicle/propulsion-system integration.

AE 5327. COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS I. 3 Hours.

Solution of engineering problems by finite-difference methods, emphasis on aerodynamic problems characterized by single linear and non-linear equations, introduction to and application of major algorithms used in solving aerodynamics problems by computational methods.

AE 5328. COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS II. 3 Hours.

Review of the fundamental equations of aerodynamics, development of methods for solving Euler, boundary-layer, Navier-Stokes, and parabolized Navier-Stokes equations, application to practical aerodynamic analysis and design problems.

AE 5329. GRID GENERATION METHODS IN AERODYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Generation of grids for numerical solution of aerodynamic analysis and design problems, generation of grids by algebraic methods, solution to differential and integral equations, application to aerodynamic flow field analysis.

AE 5331. ANALYTIC METHODS IN ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Introduction to advanced analytic methods in engineering. Methods include multivariable calculus and field theory, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace Transforms. Offered as AE 5331 and ME 5331. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics.

AE 5332. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to partial differential equations and complex variable theory with application to modeling of physical systems. Offered as AE 5332 and ME 5332. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5333. HYPERSON FLOWII. 3 Hours.

AE 5334. FUTURE SPACECRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on next generation spacecraft propulsion systems, from earth orbit launchers to astronomical/space exploration vehicles. The course demonstrates the logical expansion of propulsion concepts while considering design constraints imposed by the mission requirements. The material presented assesses the industrial capability required to construct and operate modern spacecraft. A step-by-step approach to the design of new space propulsion systems for future operations is suggested. Nuclear and high-energy space propulsion systems are reviewed for their role in fast Solar System exploration. Finally, the material presented looks ahead to possible future developments of propulsion systems for journeys to the stars.

AE 5335. OPTIMAL CONTROL OF DYNAMIC SYS. 3 Hours.

Linear and nonlinear optimization methods; optimal control; continuous time Ricatti equation; bang-bang control; singular arcs; differential inclusions; collocation techniques; design of optimal dynamic system trajectories. Offered as AE 5335 and ME 5335. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5336. OPTIMAL ESTIMATION OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Kalman filter design and implementation. Optimal filtering for discrete-time and continuous-time dynamical systems with noise. Wiener filtering. State-space determination. Offered as EE 6327, AE 5336 and ME 5336. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Prior introductory systems or identification course is desirable.

AE 5337. INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS. 3 Hours.

An overview of industrial robots and their application to traditional and emerging applications. Coordinate systems and homogeneous transformations, kinematics of manipulators; motion characteristics and trajectories; dynamics and control of manipulators; actuation and design issues. Programming of industrial robotic manipulators in the laboratory. Offered as AE 5337 and ME 5337. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5338. ANALYTICAL & COMPUTATIONAL DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

The course focuses on developing the equations of motion for dynamic systems composed of multiple, connected and unconnected, rigid bodies using Kane's method and the Lagrangian approach. The resulting model is used to simulate and visualize the predicted motion. Topics include kinematics, Euler parameters, kinematic constraints, virtual work, the calculus of variations, energy, momentum, contact, impact, and checking functions. Offered as AE 5338 and ME 5338. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5339. INTERMEDIATE MECHANICS OF MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

This fundamental mechanics course covers the concepts of deriving stress formulas from deformation and the stress-strain relationship, stress and failure analysis, 2D elasticity, energy methods, and elastic stability. Offered as AE 5339 and ME 5339. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5340. STRUCTURAL ASPECTS OF DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Emphasis on determination of stresses and prediction of failure in machine and structural components; stress-strain relations in elastic and plastic regions; static failure and failure criteria; residual stress and strain due to yielding; contact stress; notched sensitivity; strain-fatigue life relationship; characteristics of cracks in structural components; creep and creep rupture. Also offered as ME 5339. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5341. CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. 3 Hours.

The components and hardware used in electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems; techniques of amplification, computation, compensation, actuation, and sensing; modeling of multiport systems as well as servo systems analysis. Pulse modulated systems. Offered as AE 5341 and ME 5341. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate introductory control course in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent or ME 5303 or equivalent.

AE 5342. GAS DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Review of fundamental compressible flow theory, method of characteristics for perfect gases, the Rankine-Hugoniot conditions, linearized flow theory. Offered as AE 5342 and ME 5342. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: MAE 3303 or equivalent.

AE 5343. TWO-PHASE FLOW AND BOILING HEAT TRANSFER. 3 Hours.

This is to introduce significant progress in phase change heat transfer and two-phase flow. Boiling heat transfer will be followed by the study of pressure drop and heat transfer in the pipes of two-phase flow. Boiling heat transfer includes pool boiling, forced convection boiling, and critical heat flux. Also selected topics by the instructor (heat pipe, condensation , Helmholtz wave instability, etc.). Also offered as ME 5343. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5344. VISCOUS FLOWS. 3 Hours.

Navier-Stokes equations and Prandtl's boundary layer approximations; laminar and turbulent boundary layers including internal and external flows. Also offered as ME 5344. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5345. NUMERICAL HEAT TRANSFER AND FLUID FLOW. 3 Hours.

Introduction to numerical solutions for problems in heat transfer and fluid flow by the finite-volume method. The focus will be on numerical aspects pertaining to incompressible fluids. It provides the background training towards the use of commercial software. Offered as AE 5345 and ME 5345. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5346. MOL GASDYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

AE 5347. ROCKET PROPULSION. 3 Hours.

Thrust and efficiency relations, trajectory analysis, introduction to design and performance analysis of chemical (liquid and solid), electrical and nuclear rocket systems, combined cycle propulsion systems, and pulse detonation rockets.

AE 5348. HYPERSONIC PROPULSION. 3 Hours.

Design and performance analysis of propulsion systems for sustained flight at hypersonic speeds, airframe/propulsion system integration, supersonic combustion, finite-rate chemistry effects, radiative cooling.

AE 5349. POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course provides a broad introduction to polymer science, technology, and use in engineering design. Topics covered are: polymer chemistry (major synthetic polymerization routes); Polymer physics (solution and melt behavior, solid-state morphology and properties); polymer engineering (melt processing, recycling methods); and polymer applications (automotive, aerospace, composites, 3D printing). Offered as AE 5349 and ME 5349. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5350. HIGH TEMPERATURE COMPOSITES. 3 Hours.

Constitutive behavior of high temperature composites, manufacturing, current limitations and advances, thermal fatigue, long term stiffness and strength, damage tolerance and durability.

AE 5351. HEAT EXCHANGER DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Design procedures, system evaluations and design parameters in heat exchangers. Heat exchanger configurations; student design projects. Also offered as ME 5351. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5352. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to partial differential equations and complex variable theory with application to modeling of physical systems. Also offered as ME 5352. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics.

AE 5353. COMPR BND LAYER. 3 Hours.

AE 5355. DES HYP VEH STR. 3 Hours.

AE 5360. MULTIDISCIPLINARY INVERSE DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. 3 Hours.

For a new design of any realistic device to be competitive, it must satisfy a number of often conflicting requirements, objectives, and constraints. This course offers a variety of basic concepts and methodologies for inverse design and optimization with practical applications in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, elasticity, and electromagnetism. Offered as AE 5360 and ME 5360. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5361. MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMPUTATIONS. 3 Hours.

Concurrent engineering analysis involving fluid flow, heat transfer, elasticity, and electromagnetism; design optimization methods for multidisciplinary problems; examples of practical applications. Also offered as ME 5361. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Reasonable programming skills in FORTRAN or C (C++). Consent of the instructor.

AE 5362. GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION, AND CONTROL OF AEROSPACE VEHICLES. 3 Hours.

Basics of flight dynamics and control. Autopilot structures for aerospace vehicles (aircraft, missiles, launch vehicles). Equilibrium glide trajectories for atmospheric flight. Discussion of the various guidance algorithms used in aircraft/missiles/launch vehicles. Basics of Kalman filtering, sensor and data fusion. Selection and trade-off between various navigation components such as the IMU, GPS and other navigation components. Integration of the guidance, navigation and control components in aerospace vehicles.

AE 5363. INTRODUCTION TO ROTORCRAFT ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

History of rotorcraft. Behavior of the rotor blade in hover and forward flight. Rotor configurations, dynamic coupling with the fuselage, elastic and aeroelastic effects. Offered as AE 5363 and ME 5363. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5364. INTRODUCTION TO AERODYNAMICS OF ROTORCRAFT. 3 Hours.

Practical aerodynamics of rotors and other components of rotorcraft. Introduction to performance, handling qualities, and general flight mechanics related to rotorcraft design, test, and certification requirements. Emphasis is on real rotorcraft mission capabilities as defined by the customer. Offered as AE 5364 and ME 5364. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5365. INTRODUCTION TO HELICOPTER AND TILTROTOR SIMULATION. 3 Hours.

Dynamic and aerodynamic modeling of rotorcraft elements using vector mechanics, linear algebra, calculus and numerical methods. Special emphasis on rotors, aerodynamic interference, proper axis system representation, model assembly methods and trimming. Offered as AE 5365 and ME 5365. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5366. BOUNDARY LAYERS. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on boundary layers. The coverage emphasizes the physical understanding and the mathematical foundations of boundary layers, including applications. Topics covered include laminar and turbulent incompressible and compressible layers, and an introduction to boundary layer transition. Also offered as ME 5381.

AE 5367. HIGH-SPEED AIRCRAFT AND SPACE ACCESS VEHICLE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on high-speed aircraft and space access vehicle design. The course concentrates on reusable flight vehicles. Topics covered are historical case studies, design disciplines, design space visualization and proof of design convergence. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

AE 5368. FLIGHT VEHICLE SYNTHESIS AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on multi-disciplinary design decision-making applied to flight vehicle design. The course introduces decision-making techniques leading to efficient aerospace product design. The following main topics are covered: a) management domain, b) operational domain, c) engineering domain.

AE 5369. FLIGHT VEHICLE TESTING AND FLIGHT SIMULATION. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on flight test techniques and flight simulation. The course introduces flight vehicle certification from the perspective of the designer and test pilot. Classical flight test procedures and flight simulation techniques are introduced. Prerequisites: MAE 4350, MAE 4351 or equivalent.

AE 5371. DIG CNTRL SYS. 3 Hours.

Note: This course never really existed. Barbara Sanderson of MAE dept had sent incorrect course addition forms for AE & ME 5371. TDay 5/15/2006.

AE 5372. PARAMETRIC SIZING OF HIGH-SPEED AIRCRAFT. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on high-speed aircraft design. Aimed to develop insight into basic concepts underlining the analysis and design of supersonic and hypersonic aircraft. Topics covered are historical case studies, design disciplines, and design methodologies. Prerequisite: MAE 4350, MAE 4351 or equivalent.

AE 5374. NONLINEAR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND CONTROLS. 3 Hours.

Nonlinear systems; phase plane analysis; Poincare-Bendixon theorems; nonlinear system stability; limit cycles and oscillations; center manifold theorem, Lyapunov methods in control; variable structure control; feedback linearization; backstepping techniques. Offered as AE 5374 and ME 5374. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5378. INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to UVS (Unmanned Vehicle Systems) such as UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), UGS (Unmanned Ground System) and UMS (Unmanned Maritime System), their history, missions, capabilities, types, configurations, subsystems, and the disciplines needed for UVS development and operation. UVS missions could include student competitions sponsored by various technical organizations. This course is team-taught by engineering faculty. Offered as AE 5378 and ME 5378. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5379. UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the technologies needed to create an UVS (Unmanned Vehicle System). Integration of these technologies (embodied as a set of sensors, actuators, computing and mobility platform sub-systems) into a functioning UVS through team work. UVS could be designed to compete in a student competition sponsored by various technical organizations or to support a specific mission or function defined by the instructors. This course is team-taught by engineering faculty. Offered as AE 5379 and ME 5379. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: B or better in MAE 4378 or AE 5378 or ME 5378 and admission to the UVS certificate program.

AE 5380. DESIGN OF DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Difference equations, Z- and w-transforms, discrete TF (Transfer Function). Discrete equivalence (DE) to continuous TF. Aliasing & Nyquist sampling theorem. Design by DE, root locus in z-plane & Youla parameterization. Discrete state-space model, minimality after sampling, pole placement, Moore-Kimura method, linear quadratic regulator, asymptotic observer. Computer simulation and/or lab implementation. Offered as EE 5324, AE 5380 and ME 5380. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: MAE 4310 or equivalent.

AE 5381. BOUNDARY LAYERS. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on boundary layers. The coverage emphasizes the physical understanding and the mathematical foundations of boundary layers, including applications. Topics covered include laminar and turbulent incompressible and compressible layers, and an introduction to boundary layer transition. Offered as AE 5381 and ME 5381. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5382. ADVANCED ASTRONAUTICS. 3 Hours.

Topics include orbital mechanics, orbital maneuvering, relative motion, orbit determination and estimation, three body problem, perturbations and numerical techniques.

AE 5383. HYPERSONIC FLOW. 3 Hours.

A study of the basic principles of hypersonic flows. Inviscid and viscous hypersonic flows. The course focuses on the effects of high temperature on the gas properties and associated effects on canonical gas dynamics processes. Applications in aerodynamic heating and atmospheric entry. Application of numerical methods.

AE 5385. HIGH TEMPERATURE GASDYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Surveys kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, and chemical reaction rate theory. Application to the prediction of thermodynamic properties of gasses and the analysis of problems in high-temperature gasdynamics.

AE 5386. WIND & OCEAN CURRENT ENERGY HARVESTING FUNDAMENTALS. 3 Hours.

A broad senior/graduate first course in wind/wave/ocean current energy harvesting systems, focused on fundamentals, and serving as the basis for subsequent MAE specialized follow-on graduate course offerings focused on structures (conventional and composite), aero/hydro-mechanical response and control, and tailoring and smart material actuation, respectively, as well as for non-MAE, specialized graduate courses.

AE 5391. ADVANCED STUDIES IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Individual research or design project performed for fulfilling the requirements of the Master of Engineering degree option. Prior approval of the AE Graduate Advisor is required for enrollment. A written and/or oral report is required.

AE 5397. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Research in masters programs.

AE 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

Thesis.

AE 5400. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 4 Hours.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the students has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

Thesis.

AE 5998. THESIS. 9 Hours.

Graded P/R/F. Co-requisite: AE 5101.

AE 6196. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP. 1 Hour.

For students participating in internship programs. Requires prior approval of Graduate Advisor.

AE 6197. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6297. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6299. DISSERTATION. 2 Hours.

Dissertation Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Doctoral of Philosophy degree.

AE 6304. ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

This graduate level course will cover the calculation of stresses and strains in a body that experiences hyperelastic, viscoelastic and plastic deformation. Offered as AE 6304 and ME 6304. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5339, ME 5339, or instructor consent.

AE 6310. ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS. 3 Hours.

Continuation of AE 5310. Modeling of large systems, composite and incompressible materials, substructring, mesh generation, solids applications, nonlinear problems. Also offered as ME 6310. Prerequisite: ME 5310, AE 5310 or equivalent. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 6311. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Normal mode method for undamped and proportionally damped systems,component mode synthesis, generally damped systems, complex modes, effect of design modification on system response. Also offered as ME 6311. Prerequisite: ME 5311, AE 5311 or equivalent. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 6312. ADV GUID&CONT. 3 Hours.

AE 6313. AE AVIO SYS DES. 3 Hours.

AE 6314. SPACE MIS DESGN. 3 Hours.

AE 6315. ADVANCED COMPOSITES. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to advanced mechanics of composites at various scales, including analysis and characterization methods. Emphasis is on advanced methods for material characterization; nonlinear constitutive relations; structural and microstructural analysis; and advanced materials and structures applications. Offered as AE 6315 and ME 6315. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5315, ME 5315, or instructor consent.

AE 6322. AEROELASTICITY II. 3 Hours.

Models for the unsteady aerodynamics as well as structural stiffness and mass of aircraft wings are presented and combined into a dynamic aeroelastic math model. Atmospheric turbulence response, ride quality, wing buffeting, and flutter (dynamic aeroelastic instability) are covered.

AE 6337. ADVANCED ROBOTICS. 3 Hours.

Advanced robotic design concepts considering structural statics, dynamics and control strategies for both rigid and flexible manipulators will be studied using optimization techniques and analytical approaches and introduction to micro- and mobile robotic devices. Study of emerging applications of robotics will be explored. Digital simulation of robotic devices and programming and demonstration of robotic devices in the laboratory. Prerequisites: AE 5337 or ME 5337 or equivalent.

AE 6339. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Spacecraft mission design and constraints; Launch windows; Rendezvous and docking; Spacecraft attitude determination and control; Atmospheric and vacuum environments; Flight mechanics and propulsion; Configuration and structural design; Power subsystems and telecommunications.

AE 6344. HEAT TRANSFER IN TURBULENT FLOW. 3 Hours.

Introduction to heat transfer in turbulent boundary layers including internal and external flows, turbulence structure, the Reynolds analogy, van Driest hypothesis, high and low Prandlt number two equation model, effects of surface roughness on heat transfer. Also offered as ME 6344. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 6345. TURBULENCE. 3 Hours.

Physical,numerical and theoretical aspects of turbulence. Review of the conservation equations for incompressible flow. Statistical descriptions pertaining to fluid mechanics. Classical description of turbulence via Reynolds averaging is developed with emphasis on homogeneous, isotropic turbulence. Application to free and wall-bounded flows. Modeling and simulation, including direct numerical simulation, classical turbulence modeling, PDF methods and large eddy simulation. Familiarity with vector or tensor notation is expected. Prerequisite: An advanced course in fluid mechanics (AE 5313/ME 5313) or continuum mechanics (AE 5312/ME 5312).

AE 6397. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6399. DISSERTATION. 3 Hours.

Dissertation Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

AE 6497. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 4 Hours.

May be repeated for credit.

AE 6597. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 5 Hours.

May be repeated for credit.

AE 6697. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 6 Hours.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6699. DISSERTATION. 6 Hours.

Dissertation. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

AE 6797. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 7 Hours.

May be repeated for credit.

AE 6897. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 8 Hours.

May be repeated for credit.

AE 6997. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 9 Hours.

May be repeated for credit.

AE 6999. DISSERTATION. 9 Hours.

Dissertation. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

AE 7399. DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION. 3 Hours.

This course may be taken during the semester in which a student expects to complete all requirements for the doctoral degree and graduate. Enrolling in this course meets minimum enrollment requirements for graduation, for holding fellowships awarded by The Office of Graduate Studies and for full-time GTA or GRA positions. Students should verify that enrollment in this course meets other applicable enrollment requirements. To remain eligible in their final semester of study for grants, loans or other forms of financial aid administered by the Financial Aid Office must enroll in a minimum of 5 hours as required by the Office of Financial Aid. Other funding sources may also require more than 3-hours of enrollment. Additional hours may also be required to meet to requirements set by immigration law or by the policies of the student's degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office, other sources of funding, Office of International Education and/or their graduate advisor to verify enrollment requirements before registering for this course. This course may only be taken twice. Students who do not complete all graduation requirements while enrolled in this course must enroll in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours (6699 or 6999) in their graduation term. Graded P/F/R.

ANTH 1200. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. 2 Hours.

A first year experience course for new students and new transfer students interested in a career in the social sciences. Provides the necessary foundation for success in a college environment while balancing personal and/or work obligations. Orients students to life on campus, demonstrates how to leverage campus resources to achieve career and academic goals, and emphasizes engagement outside the classroom through collaborative and co-curricular opportunities. Fulfills the University requirement for either UNIV 1101 or UNIV 1131. Offered as SOCI 1200 and ANTH 1200; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 1306. INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2346)

This course, primarily intended for non-majors and as a first course for students considering majoring in anthropology, provides an overview of the subdisciplines of anthropology: ethnology (cultural anthropology), archaeology, physical (biological) anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.

ANTH 1310. GREAT DISCOVERIES IN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A survey of some of the most spectacular and otherwise significant archaeological discoveries worldwide over the past three centuries. Consideration of particular archaeological sites as case studies to illustrate cultural development from the Stone Age to Medieval times.

ANTH 1311. INTRO TO SOCIO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 1312. TOPIC SOC PROBS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 1316. PROB IN CRJU. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2301. ANTH OF FUTURE. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2305. INTRO PHY ANTHR. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2306. INTRO CUL ANTHR. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2307. BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2301)

Human variation and human evolution. Genetics, living and fossil nonhuman primates, the human skeleton, the fossil record of human evolution, modern human variation and biological adaptation.

ANTH 2308. WOMEN MOD WORLD. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2317. HUMAN SEXUALITY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2322. GLOBAL CULTURES. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2351)

Methods and theories of sociocultural anthropology. Examines systems of social organization and cultural meaning in contemporary human societies. Topics include fieldwork, cross-cultural analysis, applied anthropology, and global perspectives on political, economic, and social institutions.

ANTH 2323. BEG SKL SOC VAL. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2339. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2302)

Archaeology is the study of the human past through physical evidence and material remains. This evidence ranges from entire landscapes to small objects. Students learn how archaeological sites are discovered, investigated, and interpreted, and how this knowledge contributes to our understanding of human society.

ANTH 2341. INTRO RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2349. HONORS PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Methods and theories of prehistoric archaeology. Techniques and approaches employed in recovering, dating and interpreting prehistoric cultural materials. Writing-intensive course including group and individual projects and oral presentations. Prerequisite: Membership in the Honors College or permission of instructor.

ANTH 2350. CULT DIVERSITY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 2357. ANTHROPOLOGY IN ACTION. 3 Hours.

Anthropological examination of a particular culture, region or cultural industry. Topics include identity, heritage, commoditization, historical and cultural representation, and authenticity. May be offered on campus or as a field course or study abroad course.

ANTH 2358. ARCHAEOLOGICAL CULTURES. 3 Hours.

Survey of a particular archaeological culture, region, or period. Can be offered on campus or as a field course or study abroad course.

ANTH 2359. MYTHS AND MYSTERIES IN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course will critically examine pseudoscience, cult archaeology and creationism from a scientific perspective. Through the close examination of case studies we will dispel archaeological myths and mysteries which are often depicted as fantastic or cult archaeology. This course will demonstrate that a strong adherence to scientific investigation can uncover facts about prehistory that are as interesting as the myths.

ANTH 2370. ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

Examines the lived experiences and diverse histories of Asian Americans. Various aspects of the Asian American experience are addressed, including, but not limited to, immigration; citizenship; civic engagement, including alliances with Mexican American and African American social movements; health; and creative expressions in art, film, literature, and music. Themes related to the Asian American diaspora such as imagination, authenticity, identity, representation, stereotypes, consumption, ritual, and borders will also be discussed.

ANTH 3202. COM SER/SOC VAL. 2 Hours.

ANTH 3300. DEBATES IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Explores core concepts, critiques of past applications, and current challenges of theory and practice in cultural anthropology.

ANTH 3301. SOC WEL SERV. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3302. SW PR IND SM GR. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3303. S W PRACTICE II. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3304. SW PR COMM ORG. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3305. SOC & HUM DEVP. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3306. CHILD WEL SERV. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3307. EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE. 3 Hours.

The application of evolutionary theory to the practice of medicine from an anthropological perspective. Topics include diet/paleodiets, sleep habits, infectious diseases, the developmental origins of health and disease, mental health, women's health and reproduction, and aging/senescence, among others. Offered as BIOL 3307 and ANTH 3307; credit will only be granted in one department.

ANTH 3308. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Explores the role of skeletal biology and physical anthropology in criminal investigation. Topics include determination of victim identity and context of death. Case studies will be used to demonstrate application of the methods studied.

ANTH 3310. THE FAMILY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3311. HUMAN ADAPTATION AND THE CONCEPT OF RACE. 3 Hours.

The study of modern human biological variation in the context of the history of the concept of race. Detailed historical review explores changing perspectives on variation within our species. Course examines physiological adaptations to environmental stress among a variety of human populations and implications of recent genetic research. Offered as BIOL 3313 and ANTH 3311; credit will only be granted in one department.

ANTH 3312. JUVENILE DEL. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3313. PRIMATE EVOLUTION AND BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

An overview of the Primate Order covering primate origins, evolution, ecology, adaptation, and behavior. Examination of the environmental context within which primates live, how the form of their bodies reflects their activities, and how they relate behaviorally to their environments and to one another. Offered as BIOL 3314 and ANTH 3313; credit will only be granted in one department.

ANTH 3315. HUMAN ECOLOGY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3316. LATINO HEALTH ISSUES. 3 Hours.

A cross-cultural examination of issues in Latino health and relevant health practices in the United States through the lenses of social sciences. Themes include the Latino Threat Narrative, acculturation histories and health care status of major Latino ethnic enclaves in the U.S. Listed as SOCI 3316, MAS 3316 and ANTH 3316; may receive credit for either SOCI 3316, MAS 3316, or ANTH 3316.

ANTH 3317. INDIV & SOCIETY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3318. SYM INTERACTION. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3319. SMALL GROUPS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3320. DEV SOC & PERS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3321. SOCIAL CONTROL. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3323. FOLK & PEASANT. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3324. THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF EUROPE. 3 Hours.

Culture and society in contemporary Europe, with emphasis on ethnographic studies of rural and urban settings. Topics include sociocultural change, family systems, foodways, social class and ethnicity, gender ideologies, political institutions. Anthropological perspectives on the New Europe including the growth and impact of the European Union.

ANTH 3325. ETHNOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AMERICA. 3 Hours.

The indigenous groups of South America, with emphasis on the Aymara and Quechua of the Andes. Topics include culture change, environmental destruction, and preservation of cultural heritage.

ANTH 3326. CUL MID EAST. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3328. CIVILIZATIONS OF SOUTH AMERICA. 3 Hours.

Complex agrarian civilizations in South America, concentrating on political, social, and cultural developments of the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Tiahuanaco, Wari-Tiahuanaco, Inca, and Conquest periods. Formerly listed as ANTH 4328. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 3328 and ANTH 4328.

ANTH 3329. CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CULTURES. 3 Hours.

A comparative study of African communities with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. Covers regional cultural geography and history as well as ethnography of specific communities. Explores both the challenges facing contemporary African nations as well as emerging solutions. Includes exposure to African art, literature, music, cinema, and food. Offered as AAST 3329 and ANTH 3329; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3330. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IDENTITY. 3 Hours.

The ways identity is constructed in contemporary societies in an increasingly complex and multicultural world. Ethnic, racial, gender, and class identities. How and when identity is asserted and assigned, and how it can both draw boundaries and forge ties between peoples. Formerly listed as ANTH 2350. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 2350 and ANTH 3330. Also listed as MAS 3330; credit cannot be granted for both ANTH 3330 and MAS 3330. Offered as AAST 3330 and ANTH 3330; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3331. CULTURE AND PERSONALITY. 3 Hours.

The interplay of culture and personality in various Western and non-Western societies. The relationship of specific practices to the development of personality and the psychological effects of colonization, modernization, and economic development of traditional societies.

ANTH 3332. PEOPLES OF WLD. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3333. NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS. 3 Hours.

North American Indian cultures and their development both before and after European contact.

ANTH 3334. CRIMINAL JUS SY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3335. CRIMINAL LAW. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3336. ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION. 3 Hours.

A crosscultural study of magic and religion. Theories of the origin and function of magic and religion in pre-industrial societies.

ANTH 3337. SOC OF FUTURE. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3338. COMPARATIVE KINSHIP AND FAMILY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Variation in kinship and family systems from crosscultural and evolutionary perspectives. Structure, function, and dynamics of kinship and family systems as adaptations to diverse ecological, social, and historical circumstances. Implications of this approach for understanding kinship and family in American society also addressed. Formerly listed as ANTH 4338. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 3338 and ANTH 4338. Also offered as GWSS 3338; credit will be granted only once. Offered as AAST 3332 and ANTH 3338; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3339. URBAN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Examines main issues, theoretical approaches and ethnographic methods used by anthropologists working in cities. Also discusses relevant contemporary topics such as growth of global cities, gentrification, poverty and inequality, and the economic, social and cultural integration of international immigrants in U.S. cities.

ANTH 3340. ANTHROPOLOGY AND EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

Global perspective on human teaching and learning in a variety of cultural contexts. Ethnographic methods in educational research and anthropological approaches to education. Western and nonwestern childrearing at home and in schools. The educational problems of minorities and immigrants in modern nation-states.

ANTH 3341. RESEARCH METHODS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Observational techniques, participant-observation, hypothesis testing, research design, use of the computer in research, analysis, and report writing, and oral presentations of research reports. Satisfies oral communication and computer use competence requirements. Prerequisite: ANTH 1306 or ANTH 2322 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3343. HUMAN ECOLOGY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3345. VISUALIZING CULTURE: MEDIA, IDENTITY AND POLITICS IN THE GLOBAL WORLD. 3 Hours.

Introduces students to key concepts in Visual Anthropology. This course highlights the contribution of anthropological methods in theorizing the visual in everyday life for the construction of nationalist, gender, ethnic, and class identities. Readings are drawn from diverse geographical regions. Visual material discussed in class may include ethnographic films, art, graphic novels, comics, illustrated magazines, virtual exhibitions and soap operas. Assignments include a writing and research component, and team-based exercises. Offered as ANTH 3345 and COMM 3345; credit will be granted only in one department.

ANTH 3346. CULT AMER SW. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3348. CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS: MIGRATION AND IDENTITIES. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on the expanding field of migration studies in social and cultural anthropology. It traces the history of migration studies in anthropology, discusses the major theoretical contributions of anthropologists to the interdisciplinary field of migration, and addresses key contemporary topics in migration studies including globalization, transnational communities, gender, identity, and citizenship. The course heavily relies on ethnographic case studies of different immigrant populations in the U.S. written by anthropologists in the recent past.

ANTH 3349. ANTHROPOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION. 3 Hours.

The forces of economic globalization now reach every corner of the world to the point that few societies have been untouched by their impact. This course examines the forces that drive globalization and their repercussions upon local communities around the world. It examines how economic globalization affects the lives of real people in developing and industrialized countries as well as in small-scale societies traditionally studied by anthropologists.

ANTH 3350. NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Prehistoric cultural adaptations in North America from human arrival to European contact. Topics treated include the question of when and where the first Native Americans arrived; the beginnings of village and farming life; and the development of Puebloan and "Mound-building" cultures.

ANTH 3351. INDUST SOCIO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3352. SOC STAT I. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3353. STONE AGE HUNTERS AND FARMERS. 3 Hours.

Human adaptations and cultural evolution in the Old World from the earliest African sites over two million years ago to the domestication of plants and animals about ten thousand years ago. Formerly ANTH 2353; credit cannot be granted for both ANTH 2353 and ANTH 3353.

ANTH 3354. POP & SOCIETY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3355. THE RISE OF CIVILIZATION. 3 Hours.

The development of complex cultures from village farming societies in various regions of the Old and New Worlds. The civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Mesoamerica, among others, will be treated, along with general questions concerning the rise, development, and collapse of early civilizations. Formerly ANTH 2355; credit will not be granted for both ANTH 2355 and ANTH 3355.

ANTH 3356. MANPOWER. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3357. URBAN ANTHROP. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3358. TOPICS ARCHAEO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3359. STONE TOOLS. 3 Hours.

Covers the evolution of stone tools from the first modified stone objects to the use of stone tools in complex societies such as the ancient Maya and Egyptians. Introduces students to lithic analysis and manufacture, emphasizing hands-on learning.

ANTH 3360. ARCHAEOLOGY IN PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Covers the practical aspects of archaeology with a focus on hands-on activities and experiential learning. Students learn archaeological skills and understand the life and research of archaeologists. Topics may include research design, survey, and the laws protecting archaeological sites.

ANTH 3366. SEX, GENDER, AND CULTURE. 3 Hours.

The ways gender and sexuality are culturally constructed. Readings include ethnographies, life histories, and fiction. Debates within anthropology and within specific cultures over maleness and femaleness. Offered as ANTH 3366 and GWSS 3366; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 3369. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Medical systems studied cross-culturally to understand how environmental, biological, social, and cultural factors affect disease and health. The cultural dynamics of traditional practitioners and rituals within the health care system. Methods of articulating modern medicine with traditional medicine are discussed.

ANTH 3370. ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREHISTORIC AEGEAN. 3 Hours.

Origin, evolution and decline of the first high civilizations in Europe, namely the Minoans on the island of Crete and the Mycenaeans in Greece. Stone Age background and Early Bronze Age seafaring in the Cycladic Islands; Late Bronze Age society, economy, and religion; art and architecture of the Minoan and Mycenaean palaces; Linear A and B tablets; Mycenaean collapse and the beginning of the Iron Age; Homer's Iliad, archaeology and the Trojan War.

ANTH 3371. ARCHAEOLOGY OF GREECE. 3 Hours.

Material evidence relevant to our understanding of classical Greek culture and society from the collapse of the Mycenaean Empire through the Hellenistic Period (ca. 1200-31 B.C.). Examination of the magnificent (temples, sculpture, athletic monuments, ships) and the mundane (domestic architecture, pottery, crafts, coinage, inscriptions, architecture and artifacts of civic life, burials). Archaeological evidence will be considered in light of contemporary historical sources.

ANTH 3372. ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST. 3 Hours.

Survey of the cultures of Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, and Anatolia from the earliest agricultural settlements to the late first millennium B.C. based on the surviving archaeological remains. Among the topics covered: Nature of early urbanism; development of religious and economic hierarchies; origins and impact of writing; interrelationships among early states.

ANTH 3373. ARCHAEOLOGY OF EGYPT. 3 Hours.

The culture of ancient Egypt from its earliest occupation until the Arab invasion (7th century A.C.), with emphasis on the first 20 pharaonic dynasties (third and second millennia B.C.). Egyptian social, religious, economic and political development traced through the surviving material culture (architecture, art, industries, artifacts of daily life, funerary remains, etc.) supplemented by historical and literary evidence as pertinent. Egypt's relations with neighboring regions (Crete, Anatolia, Palestine, Nubia and Libya) considered. Offered as AAST 3373 and ANTH 3373; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3374. ARCHEOLOGY OF EUROPE. 3 Hours.

Ancient Europe is a mosaic of archaeological regionalism whose complexity is arguably unparalleled elsewhere in the world. This course surveys the material remains of several prominent ancient cultures from Iberia to the Danube, from Scandinavia to Greece, dating from stone age to medieval times. Emphasis will be on understanding the various regional traditions and their interactions, and on explicating trends in technology, economy and religion in European society during this long period. Among the topics to be examined: Paleolithic hunters and artists; agricultural origins; megalithic monuments; bronze metallurgy and its ramifications; the first high civilizations in the Mediterranean; the rise of the Celts; the coming of iron; impact of Romanization; the nature of Viking exploration and expansion.

ANTH 3375. NEANDERTHALS AND THE ICE AGE WORLD. 3 Hours.

Explores the archaeological record of Neanderthals, early modern humans, and their contemporaries. Topics include new genetic and isotopic analyses, ancient environments, early art and symbolism, and how the Paleolithic is imagined in modern society.

ANTH 3380. FIELD RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

ANTH 3390. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected, specialized topics in anthropology. These may be cultural, archaeological, or biological in focus, and vary each semester. Contact the department or click on the course link to find current course title and description. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission as topics vary.

ANTH 3409. PALEOANTHROPOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Paleoanthropology: an exploration of fossil evidence for human origins and human evolution. Course focuses on the evolution of humans and our close relatives, from our origins as a distinct lineage to "anatomically modern" Homo sapiens, including the relationship between biological and cultural/behavioral evolution. Offered as BIOL 3409 and ANTH 3409; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 4191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4291. CONFERENCE COURSE. 2 Hours.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4301. SOC WELFARE LEG. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4302. URB LABR MART. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4303. GEOARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Geological, geochemical and geophysical techniques employed in the study of archaeological sites and materials. Also listed as GEOL 4303; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisites: GEOL 1435 or ANTH 2339 or permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4304. SW POLICY&SERV. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4305. METH BIOL ANTH. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4308. ADVANCED FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Explores in greater detail the methodology of forensic anthropology surveyed in ANTH 4307, including all aspects of the recovery and analysis of skeletal remains. Estimation of biological factors (age at death, sex, ancestry, and stature) and postmortem interval, analysis of trauma, and field recovery techniques via laboratory materials and literature review. Knowledge of human anatomy, particularly osteology, is necessary. Prerequisite: ANTH 4407 or permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4310. MINORITIES. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4311. SOC THEORY I. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4312. STRATIFICATION. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4313. SOC OF RELIGION. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4315. GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

A survey of topics at the nexus of modern human biological research in growth and development and the evolutionary record of hominid subadults. Offered as BIOL 4316 and ANTH 4315; credit will be granted only in one department. Prerequisite is only required for students registering for ANTH 4315. Prerequisite: ANTH 2307 or permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4317. TOPICS SOC PSY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4318. SOCIAL CHANGE. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4319. SOCI OF LAW. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4320. MED SOCIO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4321. CULTURAL ANTHRO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4322. PROBLEMS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Intensive examination of an important problem in anthropological research selected by the instructor. May be repeated for credit whenever the topic varies.

ANTH 4324. PHY ANTHROPOL. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4325. STUDIES ANTHROP. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4326. CUL MID EAST. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4327. CUL LAT AM. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4330. CULTURE CHANGE. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4331. PER & SOC STR. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4333. CLASS STAT&POW. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4334. STU IN FAMILY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4335. SOC OF ART. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4336. ARCHEO STHWT. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4342. TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics, to include anthropological theory, population and cultural ecology, semiotics, and humanistic anthropology. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Also offered as ANTH 4342. Credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 4348. POLITICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Relationships among power, identity, and culture in cross-cultural perspective. Traditional political systems, political symbols and rituals, gender and power, and the relationship between domination and resistance. How culture influences the ways in which men and women get power, use power, and resist power.

ANTH 4358. TOPICS IN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics, to include examination of specific archaeological cultures of the Old World, archaeological theory, and archaeology and pseudoscience. May be taken up to four times for a total of 12 hours credit.

ANTH 4361. CITIES&URB REG. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4362. RESEARCH PRAC. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4363. SOC ORG URB LAB. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4364. SOCLIFE HOUSING. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4380. FIELD SW I. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4381. FIELD SW II. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4383. ADV SKLS SW. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4385. ETHN THEO METH. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4392. PRACTICUM IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Supervised practicum with anthropology faculty in which students apply practical, career-oriented anthropological skills in archaeology, biological anthropology, or cultural anthropology. Prerequisite: ANTH 2307, ANTH 2322, OR ANTH 2339; permission of the instructor; and junior standing.

ANTH 4393. INTERNSHIP IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Supervised internship program, in which students intern at various companies, non-profit and governmental agencies, and museums in the Metroplex. Applied use of anthropology in a non-academic setting. Students will learn skills of career development in anthropology. Requirements include several short assignments and a final report to the instructor. Prerequisite: ANTH 2307, ANTH 2322, OR ANTH 2339; permission of the instructor; and junior standing.

ANTH 4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.

Required of all students in the University Honors College. During the senior year, the student must complete a thesis or project of equivalent difficulty under the direction of a faculty member in the major department.

ANTH 4395. HONORS THESIS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 4398. SUMMER FIELD SCHOOL IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

(3 or 6 hours credit). Offered only during the summer session. Experience in methods of field research in ethnography or archaeology. May be repeated for credit if research topic changes.

ANTH 4406. HUMAN OSTEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Detailed examination of human skeletal morphology. Topics include form and function of all skeletal elements in the human body, differentiation of each bone, left and right side identification, identification or fragmented remains, and muscle attachments and articulations. Content useful in forensic anthropology, archaeology, and hominid paleontology. Offered as BIOL 4406 and ANTH 4406; credit will be granted only in one department.

ANTH 4407. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Estimating age, sex, race, statute, pathology, cause of death, and time since death from human remains. The role of skeletal biology and physical anthropology in criminal investigation. Case studies will be used to demonstrate application of the methods studied. Prerequisite: ANTH 4406 or permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4459. BIOARCHAEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

The study of human remains in archaeological contexts in order to reconstruct individual identity, life history, and past population characteristics. No formal prerequisites, but familiarity with the human skeleton is helpful. Lab component is required. Offered as BIOL 4459 and ANTH 4459; credit will be granted only in one department.

ANTH 4460. ZOOARCHAEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

The study of faunal remains from archaeological contexts to understand past human economic strategies and ecological circumstances. Topics include skeletal and taxonomic identification, taphonomic processes, mortality profiles, biometric analyses, and human behavioral ecology. Lab component is required. Offered as BIOL 4460 and ANTH 4460; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 4480. SW FIELD I. 4 Hours.

ANTH 4481. SW FIELD II. 4 Hours.

ANTH 4698. SUMMER FIELD SCHOOL IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 6 Hours.

(3 or 6 hours credit). Offered only during the summer session. Experience in methods of field research in ethnography or archaeology. May be repeated for credit if research topic changes.

ANTH 5191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

ANTH 5301. SOCIOLOGICAL TH. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5302. TH CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5303. RESEARCH DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5304. ADV STAT. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5305. URBAN ANTHROPOL. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5306. MANPOWER STUDY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5307. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Estimating age, sex, race, stature, pathology, cause of death, and time since death from human remains. The role of skeletal biology and physical anthropology in criminal investigation. Case studies will be used to demonstrate application of the methods studied. Requires enrollment in the undergraduate lab section.

ANTH 5308. POP & URB MANPO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5309. TOPICS-FORMAL. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5310. HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY. 3 Hours.

This course is a critical examination of major theoretical trends in ethnological theory, from mid-19th century to the present.

ANTH 5311. STRATIFICATION. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5312. PROF ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5313. POP & URB ECO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5314. FORMAL ORGANIZ. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5315. ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHODS. 3 Hours.

An examination of research methods and underlying theory in archaeology and their evolution since the era of European antiquarianism. Origins and development of archaeology as a scholarly discipline. Emphasis on the period 1960-present; consideration of recent trends in analysis and reportage.

ANTH 5316. SOC OF LAW. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5317. ARCHAEOLOGY OF EXPLORATION. 3 Hours.

Archaeological evidence for travel in antiquity. Technology of travel (horse/camel, wheeled vehicles, boats) and related topics (navigation; development of trade and trade routes; nature of discovery, settlement and colonization in antiquity). Case studies drawn from ancient cultures of the Old World from the Stone Age through Medieval times.

ANTH 5318. SOCIAL PSYCH. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5319. TOPICS-SOC ORG. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5320. METHODS IN BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course covers several topical areas relevant to biological anthropologists specializing in human biology, including osteology and skeletal biology, skeletal maturation (both postcranial and craniofacial), growth and development from birth to biological maturity, and selected topics in forensics, anthropometry, physiology, nutrition, genetics, epidemiology, and demography.

ANTH 5321. COLLEC BEHAV. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5322. SMALL GROUPS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5323. SOC OF LANG. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5324. DEVIANCE. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5325. QUALITATIVE METHODS. 3 Hours.

Students do fieldwork in anthropology. Students practice participant observation, conduct an interview, collect a kinship chart, map blocks, collect life histories and participate in rituals. Course emphasizes methods of data collection, analysis/interpretation of data, and critical writing.

ANTH 5329. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5330. ANTHRO METHODS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5332. ADV RESEARCH PR. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5333. DEMO RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5334. CRIMINALOGY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5335. URBA SOCI PLAN. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5336. TCH UNDRGRAD I. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5337. TCH UNDRGRAD II. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5339. TOPICS-APPLIED. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5340. EUROPEAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY. 3 Hours.

An exploration of anthropological studies of both Western and Eastern Europe. Traces the history of ethnography in Europe, from early community studies to recent work on institutions and political structures. Themes of cultural identity, nationalism, gender, and class will be addressed.

ANTH 5341. POSTCOLONIAL SOUTH ASIA. 3 Hours.

It approaches the competing and complementary claims on postcolonial theory by mapping the intersections in historical anthropology, literary theory, and cultural analysis. More broadly it brings to focus the shifts from Marxist to Poststructuralist directions. Though the regional focus is on India, the endeavor is also to assess dialogues among varying strands of cultural perspectives and its impact in other postcolonial contexts, both within and beyond the South Asian subcontinent.

ANTH 5342. ADVANCED ETHNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Seminar based on student reports and critiques of assigned readings. Major emphasis on the areas of ethnology and social anthropology.

ANTH 5343. HUMAN ECOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A critical examination of the application of models, theories, and concepts of human ecology in cultural anthropology and human adaptation.

ANTH 5344. CULTURES OF LATIN AMERICA. 3 Hours.

An ethnological comparison of societies and cultures in Central and South America. Emphasis on gender, ethnicity, and political economy.

ANTH 5345. RELIGION AND CULTURE. 3 Hours.

An ethnological comparison of native religions to understand non-western belief systems. Emphasis on rituals, myths, totemic systems, taboos, and cosmology.

ANTH 5346. MESOAMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An examination of the diversities of several prehistoric Mesoamerican cultures including the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, and the Aztec. Current issues including the beginnings of agriculture, early village life, the rise of complexity and the institution of kingship, warfare, and Mesoamerican ideology and cosmology will be addressed.

ANTH 5347. RESEARCH DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5348. ADR RES PRACT. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5349. TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

ANTH 5350. FOLK & PEASANT. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5351. EMERGENCE OF HUMANKIND. 3 Hours.

An intensive review of the evidence for, and main outlines of, human biological and cultural evolution up to agricultural origins.

ANTH 5352. UR ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5353. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An examination of anthropological concepts for understanding curing practices and attitudes toward health programs in various cultures.

ANTH 5355. HUNTERS AND GATHERERS. 3 Hours.

Cross-cultural approach to the ecological, social, and historical contexts of hunters, gatherers, and foragers.

ANTH 5356. BIOL ANTHRO. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5360. ANTHROPOLOGY AND EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

The study of socialization and education in cross-cultural perspective. Themes include education and language, schooling and nationalism, multicultural education, childhood socialization, literacy, adult learning, and school culture.

ANTH 5363. ETHNOGRAPHY AND PERSONAL NARRATIVE. 3 Hours.

Focus is on anthropology and autobiography, autoethnography, life history, and narrative constructions of selfhood in different cultural contexts. Development of the life history approach in ethnographic research. Methods in the collections and analysis of life stories.

ANTH 5365. GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION. 3 Hours.

Examines how the expansion of global capitalist economy has contributed to the growth of international migration around the world. Focuses on how transnational migration affects the economic, social, political, and cultural practices of immigrants in both their countries of origin and destination.

ANTH 5369. FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Function, forms, and interpretation of folklore and myth in traditional societies; examination of oral literature as an expression of continuity and change; emphasis on a structural analysis of myth.

ANTH 5370. APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Examines the application of anthropological knowledge to solve practical problems in today's global world. We learn how anthropological concepts, methods, and insights are applied to understand and solve important problems related to economic development, health, environmental issues, immigration, international business, and others.

ANTH 5371. RESEARCH PRACTICUM / INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5373. ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL. 3 Hours.

This course, conducted during the summer sessions, consists of on-site and classroom instruction in techniques of archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory, processing, and analysis. Students can receive either three or six hours of credit. Enrollment by permission of instructor only. Prior coursework in anthropology desirable but not necessary.

ANTH 5380. TCH UNDERGRD I. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5381. TCH UNDERGRD II. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5389. TEACHING ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

To learn strategies of coping with practical problems of teaching undergraduate anthropology, students confer with one or more professors to discuss preparing syllabi and lectures, constructing and evaluating examinations, etc. Not to be counted toward the degree requirement.

ANTH 5391. INTNSHIP&THESIS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5392. CONFERENCE COURSE IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5393. CONF COURSE II. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5394. SPECIAL TOPIC. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5395. SPT CRIM & COR. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5406. HUMAN OSTEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Detailed examination of human skeletal morphology. Topics include form and function of all skeletal elements in the human body, differentiation of each bone, left and right side identification, identification of fragmented remains, and muscle attachments and articulations. Content useful in forensic anthropology, archaeology, and hominid paleontology. If taken for undergraduate credit either as ANTH 4306 or ANTH 4406, cannot be repeated for graduate credit.

ANTH 5673. ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL. 6 Hours.

This course, conducted during the summer sessions, consists of on-site and classroom instruction in techniques of archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory, processing, and analysis. Students can receive either three or six hours of credit. Enrollment by permission of instructor only. Prior coursework in anthropology desirable but not necessary.

ANTH 5691. INTNSHIP&THESIS. 6 Hours.

ANTH 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

ARAB 1441. BEGINNING ARABIC I. 4 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 1411)

Multimedia Immersion in the culture and language of Arabic-speaking countries. Designed to enable students to understand and communicate effectively in Arabic at the beginning level.

ARAB 1442. BEGINNING ARABIC II. 4 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 1412)

Continuation of beginning Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 1441 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 1491. CONFERENCE COURSE. 4 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARAB 2301. LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION. 3 Hours.

The works of major authors and intellectual trends of a given period or periods. May be repeated for credit as topics or periods vary. ARAB 2301 may be taken to fulfill the foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302.

ARAB 2310. ARABIC CULTURE IN THE WORLD. 3 Hours.

An overview of the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world in a global context, examining cultural products such as food, art, music, popular culture, literature, and/or film. Taught in English.

ARAB 2313. INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 2311)

Continued immersion in the culture and language of Arabic-speaking countries. Application of strategies and technology in mastering listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: ARAB 1442 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 2314. INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 2312)

Continuation of intermediate Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 2313 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 2391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARAB 3303. ARABIC CONVERSATION & CULTURE. 3 Hours.

Practice in oral expression with an emphasis on developing conversational skills and improving language proficiency in reading and writing. This course looks at the differences between classical and regional colloquialisms as well as elements of Middle Eastern culture. Prerequisite: ARAB 1442 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3304. ARABIC CONVERSATION & CULTURE II. 3 Hours.

Students continue to develop conversational skills and cultural knowledge through the use of readings, film, and other media. Extensive conversation practice allows students to develop intermediate high level oral skills in a broad range of communicative and cultural contexts. Students learn to express more abstract ideas through description, comparison, and narration. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3305. ARABIC READING AND COMPOSITION. 3 Hours.

The analysis of Arabic texts and composition with emphasis on reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and compositional techniques. Readings may include newspaper articles, short stories, and essays on various topics of Arabic culture. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3306. ARABIC FOR BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS. 3 Hours.

This course develops language skills relevant to high-demand sectors in business, healthcare, Arabic translation, and media communication. Emphasis is placed on bridging linguistic and cultural gaps to prepare students for effective communication and engagement in various professional contexts requiring Arabic proficiency. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3310. ARABIC LOCALIZATION AND TRANSLATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to cultural and linguistic issues in the translation of Arabic language texts. Students will explore current technologies used in various real-world translation contexts and how to adapt texts, products, and services to the locale for which they are intended. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 or the equivalent with a grade of B or better. May not be repeated for credit.

ARAB 3311. ARABIC LOCALIZATION AND TRANSLATION II. 3 Hours.

Continued study of cultural and linguistic issues in the translation of Arabic and English language texts. Systematic development of advanced skills in localization and computer-aided translation and in using TMX/TBX (international standards for translation memory and terminology exchange) tools. Translation practice, individually and in translation teams, with increasingly longer and more specialized texts. Prepares localization and translation specialists for real-world careers in the language-services industry. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARAB 3310 with a grade of B or better.

ARAB 3312. TOPICS IN ARABIC LITERATURE AND CULTURE. 3 Hours.

Multimedia immersion in the language and culture of Arabic speaking countries through the study of selected literary texts in various genres and literary structures, with an emphasis on developing language skills of reading, writing, and oral communication. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: ARAB 1442 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3345. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to computer-assisted translation (CAT), machine translation (MT), translation memory (TM) and terminology management tools in modern translation and localization workflows. Prepares students for real-world careers in the language services industry. Exclusively for students pursuing a minor in Localization and Translation-Arabic. ARAB 3310 is strongly recommended before ARAB 3345.

ARAB 3346. BUSINESS OF LOCALIZATION AND TRANSLATION. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the business of localization with an emphasis on translation relevance, speed, and quality. The art of machine translation as well as the areas of cost and metrics will be addressed. Students will work with two real-world case studies and will end the course with a final project and/or exam addressing the management of translations in a major industry. Exclusively for students pursuing a minor in Localization and Translation-Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 3310.

ARAB 3347. LANGUAGE SERVICES INDUSTRY. 3 Hours.

This course will focus on the language services industry and language services for the modern enterprise, including website globalization, transcreation, video localization, multilingual Search Engine Optimization (SEO), International testing and machine translation. It will also provide an overview of industry best practices for tools that automate and streamline localization, translation, and global content creation and use. Exclusively for students pursuing a minor in Localization and Translation-Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 3310 or ARAB 3311.

ARAB 3391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

ARAB 3393. ARABIC INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

A combination of field-related experience in the business or service sector with an academic component. Coursework may include journal writing, outside readings, reflection papers, and formal presentations. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

ARAB 4393. ARABIC INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

This course is a combination of field-related experience in the business or service sector with an academic component. Coursework may include journal writing in Arabic, outside readings, and formal presentations. Prerequisite: Two ARAB 3000 level courses and permission of the instructor.

ARCH 1001. CO-CURRICULAR DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS I. 0 Hours.

Part of the ARCH articulation agreement with selected junior colleges. The essential intention of this class is to guide beginning students to become facile with hand drawing as a means of visual investigation and graphic communication. Not available to UTA students. UTA students must take ARCH 1341. Restricted to students in the articulation agreement. Prerequisite: Department Consent.

ARCH 1002. CO-CURRICULAR DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS II. 0 Hours.

Part of the ARCH articulation agreement with selected junior colleges. A continuation of ARCH 1001/1341 with emphasis on refined techniques and more complex drawing problems. Not available to UTA students. UTA students must take ARCH 1342. Restricted to students in the articulation agreement. Prerequisite: ARCH 1001 and department consent.

ARCH 1101. ARCHITECTURE. 1 Hour.

ARCH 1191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Permission of the instructor and architecture undergraduate advisor required. Restricted to architecture-intended majors.

ARCH 1201. INTR ENV DES I. 2 Hours.

ARCH 1202. INTR ENV DES II. 2 Hours.

ARCH 1241. DESIGN COMMUNICATION I. 2 Hours.

The development of visual perception and graphic communication utilizing an intensive investigation of freehand drawing. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

ARCH 1281. ARCHITECTURE. 2 Hours.

ARCH 1282. ARCHITECTURE. 2 Hours.

ARCH 1300. WESTERN ARCH. 3 Hours.

ARCH 1301. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

The interrelationships between society, culture, and the built environment. Prerequisite: Department consent.

ARCH 1302. SURVEY OF ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES IN THE DESIGN PROFESSIONS. 3 Hours.

Architectural principles in the allied design disciplines of interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design.

ARCH 1341. DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS I. 3 Hours.

Design Communications I is an introduction course to analog and digital representation with emphasis on notational techniques of freehand drawing, proportioning strategies, and analysis. Students will also be exposed to physical and digital model-making, craftsmanship, file organization, orthographic and axonometric delineation, line weights, and digital documentation. Prerequisite: Restricted to Architecture-Intended, ARCH_UNIV, Interior Design-Intended and INTD_UNIV majors.

ARCH 1342. DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS II. 3 Hours.

Design Communications II is a continuation of ARCH 1341 with emphasis on refined techniques and more complex drawing problems. This course focuses on scale and proportion, relational design strategies, circulation, spatial hierarchy, design narrative, and digital documentation. Students will also be exposed to in-situ notational drawing. This course is offered as INTD 1342; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ARCH 1301 and ARCH 1341. Restricted to Architecture-Intended, ARCH_UNIV, Interior Design-Intended and INTD_UNIV majors.

ARCH 1351. BASIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 1352. BASIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 1361. INTRO ENVIR DES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 1362. INTRO ENVIR DES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 1401. Abs Des & Dra. 4 Hours.

ARCH 2084. ARCHITECTURE. 0 Hours.

ARCH 2208. CIVILIZ & ARCH. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2211. ANCIENT ARCH. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2213. BUILDING CONST. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2214. BUILDING CONS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2281. COMM SKILLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2282. COMM SKILLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2283. ARCHITECTURE. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2284. ARCHITECTURE. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2285. BASIC DESIGN. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2286. BASIC DESIGN. 2 Hours.

ARCH 2300. MASTERWORKS OF WESTERN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Selected architectural complexes as representative of various periods of Western culture. Stresses cultural relevance rather than stylistic analysis. Intended as humanities elective for non-architecture majors.

ARCH 2303. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN I. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused primarily on the period from prehistory through 1750. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ARCH 1301, ARCH 1341, and ARCH 1342 or INTD 1342. Restricted to Architecture-intended and Interior Design-intended majors.

ARCH 2304. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN II. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused on the period from 1750 to the present. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ARCH 1301, ARCH 1341, ARCH 1342 or INTD 1342, and ARCH 2303. Sophomore standing in the program. Restricted to Architecture-intended and Interior Design-intended majors.

ARCH 2307. HIST ENVIR DES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2308. HIST ENVIR DES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2338. PLANT LIFE SYS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2339. LAND PLANT MAT. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2340. HISTORY ENVID. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2341. DESIGN COMM I. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2342. DESIGN COMM II. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2345. COMM SKILLS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2346. COMM SKILLS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2351. BASIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2352. BASIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2353. BASIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2354. BASIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 2391. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in concepts, philosophy, and models of architecture and allied arts of design. Prerequisite: Department Consent.

ARCH 2443. ELE OF ARCH. 4 Hours.

ARCH 2444. ELE OF ARCH. 4 Hours.

ARCH 2453. 09-70DESIGN I. 4 Hours.

ARCH 2551. BASIC DESIGN AND DRAWING I. 5 Hours.

Basic Design and Drawing I course, the first design studio in the Basic Studies Foundation, is an introduction to architectural design, basic design theory and methodologies relating to spatial abstractions and forms. The course focuses on heuristic thinking with an emphasis on process and making. Two- and three-dimensional studio exercises develop a sensibility to design fundamentals, architectural vocabulary and design decision based on analysis and critique towards process-based learning strategies. As a continuation to the first-year courses, the role of design communications is reiterated in drawing exercises focusing on form, color theory, texture, and spatial determinants, historical precedence, sketching, orthographic projection and modeling. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ARCH 1342 or INTD 1342, credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 2303. Sophomore standing in the program. Restricted to Architecture-intended, ARCH_UNIV, Interior Design-intended, and INTD_UNIV majors.

ARCH 2552. BASIC DESIGN AND DRAWING II. 5 Hours.

Basic Design and Drawing II, the second design studio in the Basic Studies Foundation builds on disciplinary principles of basic design theory, 2D and 3D projects, with emphasis on visual and verbal representation. The course follows established methodologies that develop an understanding of foundational design principles of space, hierarchy, scale, proportion, circulation, and enclosure. Studio exercises and projects develop individual skills and collectively apply analog and digital processes to understand the design of architectural spaces and forms, their constituent parts, and their conditional relationships to the context, as a coherent, inter-related design process. The study of historical and contemporary masterworks of architecture serves to inform the projects toward the role of historical precedent in design. Design communication focuses on accurate orthographic projections, drawing conventions, graphic sensibility, and the exploration of 2D and 3D representation with physical models using a range of techniques, which exhibit understanding of tectonics, craft, materiality, and the representation of ideas. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ARCH 2303, ARCH 2551, and credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 2304. Restricted to Architecture-intended and Interior Design-intended majors.

ARCH 2553. BASIC DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR ENGINEERS. 5 Hours.

An introduction to design, design drawing, and color theory utilizing lectures and studio exercises. Two- and three-dimensional studio exercises develop a sensibility to design fundamentals and vocabulary. Emphasis on form, color, texture, and spatial determinants. Prerequisites: ARCH 1301 and ARCH 1341. Restricted to Architectural Engineering majors.

ARCH 3215. CONST MATERIALS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 3216. CONST MATERIALS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 3281. COMM SKILLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 3282. COMM SKILLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 3284. 09-70COMM SKILL. 2 Hours.

ARCH 3301. URBAN SEMINAR. 3 Hours.

A multidisciplinary course for advanced undergraduate students in the honors program. Aspects of the built urban environment in relation to social, political, economic, and other factors.

ARCH 3305. HIST INTER DES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3307. HIST INTER DES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3311. STRUCTURES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3312. HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY THEORY. 3 Hours.

This course will familiarize students with major intellectual paradigms and themes that have informed postwar architectural practice in Western tradition. Through reading primary theoretical texts that have had major impact on practice, students will hone their skills of critical thinking and be better able to position themselves in their navigation of contemporary theoretical issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304 and Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 3313. INT MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3314. INT MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3317. CONST MAT CONC. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3318. CONST MAT CONC. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3321. INT MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3322. INT MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3323. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

This course discusses the nature of materials and structural concepts to be used in the construction process. The principles and fundamentals of building construction materials and methods is evaluated, and the project development process and construction delivery systems are introduced. The course provides an understanding of building standards and codes; the impact of materials and buildings on the environment and human health, safety, and welfare; the material properties including structural properties of materials as well as performance properties and the major materials and construction systems such as light wood frame, mass timber, and steel and concrete frame construction. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3324. STRUCTURES I. 3 Hours.

This course is the foundation for all advanced structures courses in the undergraduate and graduate architecture programs. In an engineering curriculum, this course is offered in two separate courses referred to as: (a) Statics and (b) Strength of Materials, each of one-semester duration. the present course capsules the information yet is rigorous enough and covers all important topics in the two engineering courses including equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, analysis of important structural load bearing items such as cables, beams and Trusses, Definition of Stress and strain and their role in structural design, cross-sectional properties of structural members and analysis of strength for the beams. Prerequisite: ARCH 3323, PHYS 1441 or PHYS 1443, MATH 1327 or MATH 1426. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3336. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course covers the engineering design of various concrete, steel and masonry structural systems used in the construction of buildings. Building types vary from single-story commercial buildings to low-rise and high-rise buildings. Current building codes and project examples are examined from a fundamental structural engineering perspective, in which the rationale for the structural system is analyzed, calculations performed, and systematic construction design processes are developed for gravity loads and lateral loads from start to completion of each project. The project examples culminate with a detailed cost analysis based on current industry trends. Prerequisite: Restricted to CE_AENUCOL, CE_ARENINT, CE_ARENBS, and CE_AREPROB majors.

ARCH 3339. LAND PLT MAT I. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3340. LANDSCP CONST. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3343. ARCHITECTURE COMPUTER GRAPHICS (DESIGN COMMUNICATION III). 3 Hours.

An advanced course to develop visual sensitivity and awareness of digital techniques to enable the student to study design ideas and present those ideas in the various design disciplines. Emphasis on the relationship of computer graphics with the design process. This course is offered as ARCH 3343 and INTD 2343, credit will only be granted once. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3344. DESIGN COMM IV. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3345. DES COMM I D. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3346. COMM SKILLS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3348. INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 3354. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Introduces major topics, questions, issues and methods within interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary environmental studies. Includes a study of some of the most significant texts, studies, practices, and creative works from at least four different fields as they pertain to questions of environment, ecology, and sustainability.

ARCH 3357. DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES - BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM); discussions of the roles and impacts of BIM in the design process, energy assessment, and facility management. The course includes creating building elements such as walls, windows, doors, roof, ceiling, stairs, ramp, and structural and MEP systems. Course provides an overview of BIM applications such as daylight and energy analysis. Prerequisite: AREN 2352. Restricted to CE_AENUCOL, CE_ARENINT, CE_ARENBS, and CE_AREPROB majors.

ARCH 3361. ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

An overview of sustainable design integrated with natural resource conservation. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3364. SITE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

The related site design process includes site planning pertaining to land use, case studies, siting of structures, codes, and topography. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3453. ENVIR DES PROB. 4 Hours.

ARCH 3454. ENVIR DES PROB. 4 Hours.

ARCH 3551. BASIC DESIGN FOR ENGINEERS. 5 Hours.

This course is an introduction to design communication (verbal and graphic), the process of design, architectural principles and the process of navigating the relationship between architectural design and engineering. Precedent studies introduce students to Architecture and two- and three-dimensional studio exercises develop a sensibility to design fundamentals and vocabulary. Prerequisite: ARCH 1301 and ARCH 2341 and restricted to AREN students.

ARCH 3553. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE I. 5 Hours.

The reiteration of basic design principles, formal ordering systems and spatial concepts toward the synthesis of simple building types, with application of materials, introduction of structural systems, rudimentary building systems, limited program, with preliminary understanding of site design, and environmental issues. Projects will investigate small scale institutional, civic, or cultural buildings set in cities of historical significance that respond directly to their context. Research and analysis of influential precedent buildings and cities, whether historical or contemporary will inform the design process and methodologies. Credit will be given for only one of ARCH 3553 or INTD 3553. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552 or INTD 2552. Credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 3323 and ARCH 3343 or ARCH 3364. Junior standing in the program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3554. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE II. 5 Hours.

A continuation of ARCH 3553 with an increased complexity and scale of projects which address buildings within urban contexts. Projects will incorporate design theory with technical, site and structural considerations. Research of local specifics as design imperatives will inform building and site integration, which respond to context. Projects will investigate and subsequently integrate rudimentary building systems including those for formal ordering, spatial organization, structural support, materiality, building assembly, envelopes, building services, life safety, and circulation, with a particular attention towards sustainability, accessibility, efficiency, and code compliance. Design communication will demonstrate understanding of project components by developing an encompassing set of orthographic projections Three dimensional models will test and communicate spatial intentions relating to the context addressing, proportion, massing, materiality, environment, and project character. Prerequisite: ARCH 3323, ARCH 3553, and ARCH 3343 or ARCH 3364. Credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 3324 and ARCH 3343 and ARCH 3364. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3555. INTERIOR DES I. 5 Hours.

ARCH 3556. DESIGN STUDIO. 5 Hours.

ARCH 3595. SELECTED TOPICS ARCHITECTURE. 5 Hours.

A transitional studio course to explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Department consent. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors.

ARCH 4191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Architecture Undergraduate Advisor.

ARCH 4195. SELECTED TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 1 Hour.

Studio and lecture courses to explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Architecture Undergraduate Advisor.

ARCH 4205. INT DESIGNERS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4207. PROFESSIONAL PR. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4208. PROFESSIONAL PR. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4215. ENVIR CONTROLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4216. ENVIR CONTROLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4281. COMM SKILLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4282. COMM SKILLS. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4291. CONF COURSE. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4295. SEL TOP ARCH. 2 Hours.

ARCH 4301. FURN DES CONST. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4302. FURN DES CONST. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4303. URBAN DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4304. VESSELS. 3 Hours.

The design of objects for the post-Industrial Age, including vehicles, furniture, jewelry, household objects, and clothing.

ARCH 4305. THE CITY OF ROME. 3 Hours.

History, topography, and monuments of the city of Rome and its environs from its legendary founding in 753 B.C. until the 20th Century. Urban form and architecture will be inspected in context of contemporaneous culture, with special emphasis on imperial and papal Rome. Prerequisite: Department consent. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design Majors.

ARCH 4306. URBAN DESIGN THEORY. 3 Hours.

Design theory and its application to the urban scale, as applied to historical and contemporary examples. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Department consent. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4307. THE LIFE OF CITIES. 3 Hours.

A look at a series of world cities by situating their architectural context, with a particular focus on the impact of 20th century modernism and postmodernism on city fabric. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304 and Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4308. HISTORY OF URBAN FORM. 3 Hours.

The history of cities as physical form, influenced by political, economic, and social forces. Prerequisite: Department consent. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4309. THE CITY OF LONDON. 3 Hours.

History, topography, and monuments of Greater London from before the Roman colonization in the First Century until the 20th Century. Emphasis will be placed upon London's growth into a world capital since the Great Fire of 1666, stressing problems of transportation in 19th and 20th Centuries. Prerequisite: Department consent. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4310. AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Architecture of the United States from the 17th Century to World War I. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4311. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL THEORY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in concepts, philosophy, and models of architecture and allied arts of design with specific application to 20th Century problems. May be repeated for credit as specific topics vary. Prerequisites: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4312. POETICS OF ARCH. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4313. HIST LAND ARCH. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4314. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION. 3 Hours.

Concepts and implementation of the restoration and preservation of historic structures and places, including archaeological, bibliographic, legislative, institutional, and physical parameters to the retention and adaptive re-use of significant architecture. This course is offered as ARCH 4314 and INTD 4314; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4315. TOPICS IN THE HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in architecture and the allied arts of design. Some recent topics include: Architecture of Texas, The Life of Cities, History of Architecture Theory, Developing World Slum Housing, Architecture and Politics, and Contemporary Architecture. Certain topics may be offered every second or third year. The course may be repeated up to four times as the topics change. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304, junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4316. MODERN ARCHITECTURE I. 3 Hours.

Development of 20th Century architecture from the origins of the modern movement in the 1890s until its diffusion in Europe and America in the 1930s. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4317. MODERN ARCHITECTURE II. 3 Hours.

Development of 20th Century architecture from the diffusion of modernism in the 1930s to the present day. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4318. RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Development of Renaissance and Mannerist architecture in Italy and its diffusion throughout Europe in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4319. LANDSCAPE MATL. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4320. BAROQUE ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

The invention and development of the Baroque style in Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries and its diffusion and interpretation throughout Europe and America. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4322. INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4325. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS I. 3 Hours.

Acoustics and illumination and their significance in the total design. Prerequisite: PHYS 1442. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4326. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS II. 3 Hours.

Climate controls, mechanical and electrical systems, and their significance in the total design. Prerequisite: ARCH 4325 or AREN 3331. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture, Interior Design, and Architectural Engineering majors.

ARCH 4327. STRUCTURES II. 3 Hours.

Concepts and applications of structural design in structural steel.

ARCH 4328. STRUCTURES III. 3 Hours.

Concepts and applications of structural design in reinforced concrete.

ARCH 4329. TOPICS IN COMPUTERS AND DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in the range and potential of digital computer applications in the design professions. May be repeated for credit as specific topics vary. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4331. PROF PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4332. ENERGY USE AND CONSERVATION IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts of the efficient use and conservation of energy related to architectural design principles. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4333. COMST METH ESI. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4334. DIGITAL RESEARCH & PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The use of digital technology in the architectural design process focusing on the research and fabrication of full-scale production of prototypes. Prerequisites: Junior standing in program, although ARCH 4343 Digital Fabrication Methodology is highly recommended.

ARCH 4335. SCHED COST CONT. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4336. LAND PLT MAT II. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4337. LAND CONST. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4338. CODES AND REGULATIONS. 3 Hours.

A study of accessibility, building and energy codes and related regulations including the architects' responsibility for compliance. This course is offered as ARCH 4338 and INTD 3338; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4339. DIGITAL FABRICATION METHODOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The history, theory, and methodology framing the discourse for parametric design and digital fabrication with an emphasis on digital fabrication techniques and introduction to parametric modeling software. Prerequisites: Junior standing in program. Open to ARCH and INTD majors.

ARCH 4340. THE EVERYDAY CITY. 3 Hours.

Seminar concerned with the examination of theories and practices about creating place(s) from real existing conditions within the everyday city. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4341. NOTATIONAL DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Seminar concerned with analytical drawing techniques and how to use the sketchbook as a tool and process for architectural production. Emphasis will be on cultivating drawing strategies that will heighten the ability to make observations through first-hand experience and record them with the correct conventions in order to enable recovery for future use in architectural design. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4344. CONCEPTUAL DRAWING. 3 Hours.

A seminar to explore the aspects of conceptual drawing for the architect and the relationship of design ideas in the drawing process. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4345. DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

A workshop exploring video cartography using photography, animation, motion graphics and digital video. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4346. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. 3 Hours.

The techniques of building construction, the communication of technical information, and the process of preparing contract drawings for construction. Prerequisite: ARCH 3343. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4347. DIGITAL TECTONICS & PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The use of digital technology in the architectural design process focusing on the research and fabrication of full-scale production of prototypes. ARCH 4339 Digital Fabrication Methodology is highly recommended. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4348. ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Basic photography for architects. The use of photography as an investigative and presentation device in architecture. Emphasis on composition and black and white technique. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4349. PORTFOLIO DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Principles and techniques of producing an architectural/interior design portfolio and resume including graphic design, layout, typography, grid systems, model photography as well as use of layout and photographic software. Prerequisite: ARCH 3553, ARCH 3554. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4350. ARCHITECTURE, ENGAGEMENT + COMMUNITY POWER. 3 Hours.

Architecture, Engagement and Community Power will unpack the role of the citizen architect. It will examine participatory design processes that center community voice and shift existing power structures. In this country, constructed systems of oppression including racist practices, policies and financial systems have shaped the way our neighborhoods have developed. These acts have created inequities across communities that impact one's ability to thrive. Starting from the notion that all places are designed, and can therefore be undesigned, this course will explore the ways in which design processes can strengthen community power for marginalized communities. This course will encourage activism as an inherent quality in the development of an architect; encourage students to make connections between classroom learning and the larger community; require students to develop the skill to see and hear multiple voices; and encourage the development of visual, written, & oral communication tools. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4351. WILDERNESS: A CONDITION OF MIND. 3 Hours.

Changing conceptions of wilderness in Western thought, from ancestral prejudices to recent, revolutionary appreciation. Literary and visual documentation. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4352. HOUSING: FROM CAVES TO MANSIONS IN THE CLOUDS. 3 Hours.

This course examines the evolution of American urban settlements as they evolved from French, Spanish and English concepts of town-planning. The course begins with the Native American settlements in the American Southwest, particularly Mesa Verde and Hovenweep, followed by examination of the earliest European capital cities of Rome, Paris and London. Since the wholesale transplanting of European principles of town-planning traditions could not take root in the New World, distinctly American housing settlements evolved such as Savannah, Santa Fe, Taos and St. Augustine. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4353. HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Development of landscape design from prehistory through 19th century with emphasis upon rural gardens and urban parks as representative of the social, cultural, and intellectual circumstances of the times and places in which they were created. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4354. CONVERGENCES: BETWEEN ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

This course explores the convergences of artist methods of production with the processes of architectural practices. The course traces the work of leading filmmakers, both artistic and documentarian, whose professional leanings verge on the province of the architect. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4356. BASIC AUTOCAD. 3 Hours.

Preparation for professional work using AutoCAD and a professional file structure system. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4357. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING & VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

To gain a working knowledge of Building Information Modeling software (Revit) and advanced 3D modeling software. This course is offered as ARCH 4357 and INTD 3357, credit will only be granted once. Prerequisite: ARCH 3343, INTD 2343, or INTD 3343; and Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4358. ADVANCED VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

Exploring Architecture using animation, editing and compositing to produce a professional "Story & FORM" presentation. Prerequisite: ARCH 4356, INTD 3329 or INTD 3343 and Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4359. WATERCOLOURS. 3 Hours.

Seminar with the intent to explore and experience a variety of watercolour techniques and possibilities. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4360. POLITICS AND PRACTICE OF PRESERVATION. 3 Hours.

The history and theory of preservation and of the political context that influence these. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4361. COMM SKILLS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4362. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS. 3 Hours.

An overview of various structural systems including those used in long-span and high-rise buildings. Numerical work limited to the explanation of relevant structural concepts. Prerequisite: ARCH 3324. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 4363. WATERCOLOR. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4365. CATALYTIC MAPPING. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory elective course and workshop using the potential of mapping as a design, analytic and research mechanism for exploring complex contexts. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design or permission of the advisor.

ARCH 4366. RADICAL URBANISM. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory course focused on the exposure to and critical analysis of some of the most radical, inspirational, and transformative urban design ideas and projects from Vitruvius to today. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design or permission by the advisor.

ARCH 4367. HIGH PERFORMANCE FACADE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Examines the role of the façade and building envelope as it relates to design, indoor comfort, energy and carbon usage, and overall performance through an exploration of materiality, assembly, and construction. The course also introduces the potential of generative technologies, smart materials, passive-active combinations, and integrated systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4368. INT DES & DTLG. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4369. FURN DES CONST. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4371. FUTURE CITIES. 3 Hours.

Future Cities focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the urban scale. In Future Cities, students explore historical and contemporary concepts of ecological design and combine mitigative and adaptive strategies and actions for urban landscapes in the age of anthropogenic climate change. Students apply a participatory mixed-methods approach to map, diagram, model, draw, and visualize project outcomes, research findings, and data through various media. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Urban Design, or permission by the advisor.

ARCH 4372. ADAPTIVE TYPOLOGIES. 3 Hours.

Adaptive Typologies focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the architectural object scale. In Adaptive Typologies, students explore architectural objects, their characteristics, and their performative aspects as integrated parts of the urban ecosystem. Students analyze, transform, and develop hybrid typologies merging physical, digital, and biological concepts and apply a digital mixed-methods approach, utilizing analytical, representational, and generative tools. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Urban Design, or permission by the advisor.

ARCH 4377. SPATIAL [IN] JUSTICE. 3 Hours.

Through lectures and discussions, Spatial [in] Justice will provide students with historical perspectives on how American cities became segregated, the creation and lack of inclusivity of 'public space', and the architect's role within a socially engaged practice. The course will begin by studying key philosophies and theories of justice. Students will work with a community partner to produce a community engagement and development plan. They will research publicly available data and organize it into a package for the community and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4382. URBAN DESIGN SEMINAR. 3 Hours.

The Seminar establishes a basic critical understanding, and a critique of urban design by reviewing its past, present and the future as an academic field and an area of practice. The seminar introduces urban design as a transdisciplinary specialization and professional endeavor that encompasses landscape architecture, architecture, city planning, and real estate to shape and influence the built environment primarily within urban context. Students actively present and lead informed discussions on topics such as urban form, urban landscapes, land-use patterns, population density, circulation, legibility, public art, environmental behavior and urban/rural interchange. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: C or better in UDES 4551, ARCH 3554, or approved equivalent. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and a minimum major course(s) GPA of 2.8. Department consent.

ARCH 4385. URBAN PLANNING. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4386. URBAN PLANNING. 3 Hours.

ARCH 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Architecture Undergraduate Advisor.

ARCH 4395. SELECTED TOPICS ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Studio and lecture courses to explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4443. ARCH DESIGN. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4444. ARCH DESIGN. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4445. BLDG SYS STU. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4446. ADV BG SYS STU. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4447. PLAN STUDIO. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4448. ADV PLAN STU. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4450. URB DES STUDIO. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4451. ADV URB DES ST. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4452. LANDSCAPE STU. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4453. ADV LNDSCAPE ST. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4485. ENVIR DESIGN. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4486. ENVIR DESIGN. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4491. CONF COURSE. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4495. SEL TOP ARCH. 4 Hours.

ARCH 4541. INTERIOR DES II. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4542. INTER DES III. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4543. ARCH DESIGN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4544. ADV ARCH DESIGN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4545. BUILD SYS DES. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4546. ADV BUILD DES. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4547. CITY & REG PLAN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4548. ADV REG PLAN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4550. URBAN DESIGN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4551. ADV URBAN DES. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4552. LANDSCAPE DES. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4553. ADV LANDSCAPE. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4556. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE III. 5 Hours.

Advanced architectural design projects integrating research on contemporary issues intrinsic to architecture. Prerequisites: ARCH 3324, ARCH 3343, ARCH 3364, and ARCH 3554. Senior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 4557. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE IV. 5 Hours.

Advanced architectural projects focusing on contemporary design issues that address topics extrinsic to the disciplines of architecture. Prerequisite: ARCH 3324, ARCH 3343, ARCH 3364, and ARCH 3554. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 4558. BLDG SYS DSGN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4559. ADV BLDG DSGN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4560. URBAN DES/PLAN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4561. ADV REG PLAN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4562. INTERIOR DES II. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4563. INTER DES III. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4564. LANDSCAPE DES. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4565. ADV LANDSCAPE. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4566. URBAN DESIGN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4567. ADV URBAN DSGN. 5 Hours.

ARCH 4591. CONFERENCE COURSE. 5 Hours.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Architecture Undergraduate Advisor. Senior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors.

ARCH 4595. SELECTED TOPICS ARCHITECTURE. 5 Hours.

A transitional studio course to explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Department consent.

ARCH 4691. CONF COURSE. 6 Hours.

ARCH 4695. SEL TOP ARCH. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5101. DIRECTED STUDY: ANALYTICAL SOFTWARE TUTORIAL. 1 Hour.

Introduction to software relevant to ARCH 5375, ARCH 5376 and ARCH 5377: Excell + Argus.

ARCH 5191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Special subjects and issues as arranged with individual students and faculty members. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

ARCH 5193. MAST COMP EXAM. 1 Hour.

ARCH 5194. COMP EXAM. 1 Hour.

ARCH 5195. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 1 Hour.

Studio, lecture or seminar courses to explore and present special topics in architecture and environmental design. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ARCH 5201. PLAN THEORY. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5202. HOUS POL PROG. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5203. TRANS POL PROG. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5206. PLANNING LAW. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5207. RS MTHD CIRP I. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5208. RS MTH CIRP II. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5211. AGCY PLN & ADM. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5291. CONF COURSE. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5295. TOPICS IN ARCH. 2 Hours.

ARCH 5301. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

A survey study of the interrelationships between society, culture, and architecture. Concurrent enrollment of ARCH 5591 and ARCH 5342 required.

ARCH 5302. Lyricism in Architecture. 3 Hours.

Concepts and models of architecture that express a philosophy concerning feelings, intuition, and creative spontaneity, emphasizing flowing rhythms and nature-inspired forms.

ARCH 5303. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN I. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused primarily on the period from prehistory through 1750. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5304. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN II. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused on the period from 1750 to the present. Prerequisite: ARCH 5303 and permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5305. CITY OF ROME. 3 Hours.

History, topography, and monuments of Rome and its environs from its legendary founding in 753 B.C. until the 20th Century, with special emphasis on imperial and papal Rome.

ARCH 5306. URBAN DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Urban design theory, method, and implementation using contemporary and historic examples.

ARCH 5307. CITY PLANNING. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5308. HISTORY OF URBAN FORM. 3 Hours.

The history of cities as physical form, influenced by political, economic, and social forces.

ARCH 5309. CITY OF LONDON. 3 Hours.

History, topography, and monuments of Greater London from before the Roman colonization until the 20th Century, emphasizing London¿s growth into a world capital since the Great Fire of 1666.

ARCH 5310. American Architecture to 1917. 3 Hours.

Detailed consideration of the architecture of the United States from the 17th Century until World War I, with special attention to the great and little masters of the field. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and 2304.

ARCH 5311. ARCHITECTURAL THEORY. 3 Hours.

A review and analysis of the concepts, philosophy, ideology, and models that promulgated 20th Century architectural design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303, ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304, and permission of the department.

ARCH 5312. ARCH OF TEXAS. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5313. HIST RESTORATN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5314. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION. 3 Hours.

Concepts and implementation of the restoration and preservation of historic structures and places, including archaeological, bibliographic, legislative, institutional, and physical parameters to the retention and adaptive re-use of significant architecture.

ARCH 5315. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Courses to explore and present selected topics in architecture and related fields of the Ancient Mediterranean, the Classical World, the Middle Ages, the 19th Century, and the Non-Western Traditions. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5316. MODERN ARCHITECTURE I 1890 TO 1945. 3 Hours.

Origins and development of Modern Architecture in Europe from 1890 to World War II, and its further evolution in Europe and America from 1918 to 1945. Prerequisites: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304.

ARCH 5317. MODERN ARCHITECTURE II 1945 TO PRESENT. 3 Hours.

Architectural developments in Europe, Asia, and America since World War II. Prerequisites: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304.

ARCH 5318. REN ARCH. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5319. HOUSING PROTOTYPES: 1920s TO PRESENT. 3 Hours.

An extensive investigation of the many states of housing that architects and educators have encountered in the last 100 years. The course is organized through introduction, research, analysis, and case study of various housing typologies, unit design principles, density concerns, site, relationship of inside and outside, zoning and building codes, and new emerging housing building types. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304.

ARCH 5320. BAROQUE ARCH. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5321. ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. 3 Hours.

The study and application of specialized computer programs in environmental design. Prerequisites: ARCH 3343 or INTD 3343 or ARCH 5343, or the equivalent. Department consent.

ARCH 5322. ECO DEVELOP. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5323. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

This course discusses the nature of materials and structural concepts to be used in the construction process. The principles and fundamentals of building construction materials and methods is evaluated, and the project development process and construction delivery systems are introduced. The course provides an understanding of building standards and codes; the impact of materials and buildings on the environment and human health, safety, and welfare; the material properties including structural properties of materials as well as performance properties and the major materials and construction systems such as light wood frame, mass timber, and steel and concrete frame construction. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5324. STRUCTURES I. 3 Hours.

This course is the foundation for all advanced structures courses in the undergraduate and graduate architecture programs. In an engineering curriculum, this course is offered in two separate courses referred to as: (a) Statics and (b) Strength of Materials, each of one-semester duration. The present course encapsulates the information yet is rigorous enough and covers all important topics in the two engineering courses including equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, analysis of important structural load bearing items such as cables, beams and Trusses, Definition of Stress and strain and their role in structural design, cross-sectional properties of structural members and analysis of strength for the beams. Prerequisite: ARCH 5323 or ARCH 3323.

ARCH 5325. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS I. 3 Hours.

Illumination,acoustics, climate controls, mechanical and electrical systems, and their significance in the total design.

ARCH 5326. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS II. 3 Hours.

Climate controls, mechanical and electrical systems, and their significance in the total design.

ARCH 5327. STRUCTURES II. 3 Hours.

This course is a continuation of ARCH 5324 with an emphasis on structural theory and systems in steel construction. It covers the design and investigation of structural steel. The course begins with a general introduction to structural behavior, strength, and modulus of elasticity of steel material. The elastic and plastic behavior of structural steel material is discussed, and the definition of yield strength is addressed as one of the main structural measures of steel material. Loads and load combinations are the next part of the course. This part describes how the gravity and lateral loads are distributed in a steel structure and what combination of loads should be considered for the design. To address the requirements of the design of structural members, simple methods of structural analysis are covered by which the internal moments and shear in members can be found. The course is continued by formulating and step by step description of the design of decks, beams and girders, open-web steel joists and joist girders as well as columns. Prerequisite: ARCH 5324.

ARCH 5328. STRUCTURES III. 3 Hours.

This course is a continuation of ARCH 5327 with an emphasis on structural theory and systems in concrete construction. It covers the design and investigation of structural concrete. The course begins with a general introduction to structural behavior, strength, and modulus of elasticity of concrete material. To ensure that the concrete has the required minimum strength, special field sampling and tests are necessary. Loads and load combinations are the next part of the course. This part describes how the gravity and lateral loads are distributed in a concrete structure and what combination of loads should be considered for the design. To address the requirements of the design of structural members, a simplified method of structural analysis is defined by which the internal moments and shear in members can be found. Course is continued by formulating and step by step description of the design of beams, columns, and footings in a concrete structure. Prerequisite: ARCH 5327.

ARCH 5329. TOPICS IN COMPUTERS AND DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Computer aided design, drafting and graphic techniques as applied to architecture. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ARCH 5330. COMPARATIVE STRUCTURES. 3 Hours.

Comparative analysis and design of structural systems and construction techniques, including architectural and economic determinants. Prerequisite: ARCH 5328 or permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5331. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Survey of the administrative functions, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the architect. Prerequisite: ARCH 5670.

ARCH 5332. ENERGY USE AND CONSERVATION IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts of the efficient use and conservation of energy related to architectural design principles. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5333. CONSTRUCTION II. 3 Hours.

Advanced construction assemblies and methods, including the principles of cost control. Prerequisites: ARCH 5670.

ARCH 5334. ADV PRO PRAC I. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5335. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II: MARKETING DESIGN SERVICES. 3 Hours.

A study of the strategies and methods for marketing professional services. Presented as case studies of architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firms.

ARCH 5336. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE III: PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF LARGE BUILDINGS. 3 Hours.

A study of how large buildings are realized through architectural offices, from preliminary design through construction.

ARCH 5337. SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS. 3 Hours.

Soil classifications, field and laboratory identification, physical properties and load-bearing characteristics, retaining walls and foundations.

ARCH 5338. MASONRY STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

Materials, construction, and structural aspects of loadbearing masonry. Masonry in non-loadbearing and veneer applications.

ARCH 5339. DIGITAL FABRICATION METHODOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The conceptualizing and making of objects lying outside the traditional scope of architectural practice, including elements of industrial and product design and the development of working prototypes.

ARCH 5340. THE EVERYDAY CITY. 3 Hours.

Seminar concerned with the examination of theories and practices about creating place(s) from real existing conditions within the everyday city.

ARCH 5341. DEV PROCESSES. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5342. DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS. 3 Hours.

Architectural drawing, perception, projections, and three-dimensional representation. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ARCH 5591 is required.

ARCH 5343. ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS II. 3 Hours.

An advanced course to develop visual sensitivity and awareness of digital techniques to enable the student to study design ideas and present those ideas in the various design disciplines. Emphasis on the relationship of computer graphics to the design process. Prerequisite: ARCH 5342 or program approval.

ARCH 5344. CONCEPTUAL DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Seminar to explore aspects of conceptual drawing for the architect and the relationship of design ideas in the drawing process.

ARCH 5345. DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

A workshop exploring video cartography using photography, animation, motion graphics and digital video.

ARCH 5346. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS I. 3 Hours.

The techniques of building construction, the communication of technical information, and the process of preparing contract drawings for construction.

ARCH 5347. DIGITAL TECTONICS & PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The use of digital technology in the architectural design process focusing on the research and fabrication of full-scale production of prototypes. Completion of ARCH 4339 or ARCH 5339 Digital Fabrication Methodology is highly recommended.

ARCH 5348. ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

The use of photography as an investigative and presentation medium in architecture. Emphasis on composition in black and white technique.

ARCH 5349. ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Advanced techniques in photography, including use of the view camera and lighting techniques, and their use in photographing architecture and architectural models.

ARCH 5350. VESSELS. 3 Hours.

The design of objects for the post-Industrial Age, including vehicles, furniture, jewelry, household objects, and clothing.

ARCH 5351. WILDERNESS: A CONDITION OF MIND. 3 Hours.

Changing conceptions of wilderness in Western thought, from ancestral prejudices to recent, revolutionary appreciation. Literary and visual documentation.

ARCH 5352. PAINTERS AS ARCHITECTS. 3 Hours.

A study of artists' rendering of architectural forms and urban spaces in the pictorial arts. Examples of fictive architecture from several cultures are explored chronologically.

ARCH 5353. PERSPECTIVAL SPACE. 3 Hours.

Issues concerning the aspects and potential of perspective space will be presented in a lecture and discussion format. Readings and the making of perspective drawings will be used to explore the medium of perspective vision for its cultural implications as well as depiction.

ARCH 5354. CONVERGENCES: BETWEEN ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

This course explores the convergences of artist methods of production with the processes of architectural practices. The course traces the work of leading filmmakers, both artistic and documentarian, whose professional leanings verge on the province of the architect.

ARCH 5355. HEMISPHERES. 3 Hours.

The study and analysis of Japanese arts and contemporary culture. The arts of ceramics, painting, calligraphy, and sculpture are examined. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

ARCH 5356. Basic AutoCAD. 3 Hours.

Preparation for professional work using AutoCAD and a professional file structure system.

ARCH 5357. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING & VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

To gain a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and 3D Studio Max. Prerequisites: ARCH 3343 or ARCH 5343 or INTD 3343.

ARCH 5358. ADVANCED VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

Exploring Architecture using animation, editing and compositing to produce a professional "Story & FORM" presentation. Prerequisite: ARCH 3343 or ARCH 5343 or INTD 3343.

ARCH 5359. WATERCOLOURS. 3 Hours.

Seminar with the intent to explore and experience a variety of watercolour techniques and possibilities.

ARCH 5360. THEO INT DSGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5361. INTERIOR ELEMNT. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5362. FURN SYS DSGN. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5363. DESIGN RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

Seminar directed toward the understanding of research methods and the programming of an independent design project, leading to the thesis substitute.Graded P/F/R.Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5364. SITE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

The related site design process includes site planning pertaining to land use, case studies, siting of structures, codes, and topography.

ARCH 5365. CATALYTIC MAPPING. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory elective course and workshop using the potential of mapping as a design, analytic and research mechanism for exploring complex contexts.

ARCH 5366. RADICAL URBANISM. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory course focused on the exposure to and critical analysis of some of the most radical, inspirational, and transformative urban design ideas and projects from Vitruvius to today.

ARCH 5367. HIGH PERFORMANCE FACADE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Examines the role of the façade and building envelope as it relates to design, indoor comfort, energy and carbon usage, and overall performance through an exploration of materiality, assembly, and construction. The course also introduces the potential of generative technologies, smart materials, passive-active combinations, and integrated systems.

ARCH 5368. GREEN DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

Green building design, construction, and operation is an opportunity to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. It provides cost savings to all tax-payers through improved human health and productivity, lower cost building operations, and resource efficiency. Green design and construction focuses on strategies and technologies to improve the energy efficiency and performance of buildings, and to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. The course emphasizes on different aspects of green building during all phases of a building's life-cycle, including design, construction, operation and decommissioning. All LEED categories are covered throughout the course and students get prepared to take LEED Green Associate exam by the end of the semester.

ARCH 5369. TERRITORIAL STRATEGIES. 3 Hours.

Territorial Strategies focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the territorial scale. In Territorial Strategies, students explore how macro-level drivers of spatial (trans)formation impact micro-level strategies and actions in distinct climatic regions. Students apply a systems-thinking approach to map, diagram, model, draw, and visualize project outcomes, research findings, and data through various media. Prerequisite: Graduate level in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Public Administration and Public Policy majors.

ARCH 5370. ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO. 3 Hours.

Studio course in the generation and development of architectural ideas in formal and environmental contexts. May be repeated for credit. Two of these courses are equivalent to ARCH 5670.

ARCH 5371. FUTURE CITIES. 3 Hours.

Future Cities focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the urban scale. In Future Cities, students explore historical and contemporary concepts of ecological design and combine mitigative and adaptive strategies and actions for urban landscapes in the age of anthropogenic climate change. Students apply a participatory mixed-methods approach to map, diagram, model, draw, and visualize project outcomes, research findings, and data through various media. Prerequisite: Graduate level in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Public Administration and Public Policy majors.

ARCH 5372. ADAPTIVE TYPOLOGIES. 3 Hours.

Adaptive Typologies focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the architectural object scale. In Adaptive Typologies, students explore architectural objects, their characteristics, and their performative aspects as integrated parts of the urban ecosystem. Students analyze, transform, and develop hybrid typologies merging physical, digital, and biological concepts and apply a digital mixed-methods approach, utilizing analytical, representational, and generative tools. Prerequisite: Graduate level in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Public Administration and Public Policy majors.

ARCH 5375. PROPERTY AND ASSET REPOSITIONING. 3 Hours.

The physical planning and design issues impacting project performance levels and asset appreciation.

ARCH 5376. PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE. 3 Hours.

Course addresses physical project data collection techniques.

ARCH 5377. ASSET RESTRUCTURING. 3 Hours.

The processes of property foreclosure and restructuring.

ARCH 5381. PRACTICUM. 3 Hours.

Internship program including work done through an approved architect's office, designed to give practical experience leading to a broader knowledge of the profession. Placement in offices must be approved, and in some cases may also be arranged by the school. Students may enroll in ARCH 5381 for half-time employment or ARCH 5681 for full-time employment. Students enrolled in Practicum may also participate in the Intern Development Program of the American Institute of Architects. No more than six total credit hours in Practicum are allowed for degree. Graded P/F/R.

ARCH 5382. PRACTICUM. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Special subjects and issues as arranged with individual students and faculty members. May be repeated for credit as content changes.Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5392. DES STUDIO I. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5393. DES STUDIO II. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5395. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Studio, lecture or seminar courses to explore and present special topics in architecture and environmental design. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ARCH 5397. PROGRAM DEV. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5398. HIST URBAN FORM. 3 Hours.

ARCH 5495. TOPICS IN ARCH. 4 Hours.

ARCH 5591. DESIGN STUDIO I. 5 Hours.

An intensive studio course in architectonic theory and operations. Emphasis on analytic, conceptual, and manipulation procedures.

ARCH 5592. DESIGN STUDIO II. 5 Hours.

Continuation of ARCH 5591. Studio course emphasizing the interrelationship of formal/spatial ideas, use, and the building fabric. Prerequisite: ARCH 5591.

ARCH 5593. DESIGN STUDIO III. 5 Hours.

Continuation of ARCH 5592. Studio course emphasizing the interrelationship of formal/spatial ideas, use, and the building fabric with special attention to the urban context. Prerequisite: ARCH 5592.

ARCH 5594. DESIGN STUDIO IV. 5 Hours.

Continuation of ARCH 5593. Emphasis on complex building designs in urban environments. Off campus study may be substituted. Prerequisite: ARCH 5593.

ARCH 5595. TOPICS IN ARCH. 5 Hours.

ARCH 5612. PROJECT PLAN. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5613. PROJECT PLAN. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5641. CITY REG PLAN. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5642. PROJECT PLAN. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5643. PROJECT PLAN. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5651. CITY PLANNING. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5652. URBAN DESIGN. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5653. LANDSCAPE ARCH. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5654. INTERIORS. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5655. BUILDING SYSTEM. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5656. CONSTR PROJECT. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5657. COMM SERV PROJ. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5658. DEV PROJECTS. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5661. CITY PLANNING. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5663. INTERIOR DES. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5665. LANDSCAPE ARCH. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5667. URBAN DESIGN. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5670. ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO. 6 Hours.

Studio course emphasizing the analysis and design of building aggregations within the urban context. May be repeated for credit.

ARCH 5671. ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO. 6 Hours.

Studio course in the generation and subsequent development of architectural ideas in buildings. May be repeated for credit.

ARCH 5672. INTEGRATIVE DESIGN STUDIO II. 6 Hours.

Introduces the design of a larger-scaled architectural project with more complex programming requirements. Focus on the integration of environmental stewardship, accessibility, site conditions, life safety, environmental systems, structural systems, and building envelope systems will be made through graphical identification, analysis, and evaluation, and technical documentation. Project demonstration includes problem identification, contextual evaluative criteria, analyzing solutions, and predicting the effectiveness of implementation. Prerequisite: ARCH 5671 with a grade of C or above.

ARCH 5673. STUDIO SP PROJ. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5674. DEV PROJECTS. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5681. PRACTICUM. 6 Hours.

Internship program including work done through an approved architect's office, designed to give practical experience leading to a broader knowledge of the profession. Placement in offices must be approved, and in some cases may also be arranged by the school. Students may enroll in ARCH 5381 for half-time employment or ARCH 5681 for full-time employment. Students enrolled in Practicum may also participate in the Intern Development Program of the American Institute of Architects. No more than six total credit hours in Practicum are allowed for degree. Graded P/F/R.

ARCH 5682. PRACTICUM. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5691. CONFERENCE COURSE. 6 Hours.

Special subjects and issues as arranged with individual students and faculty members. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5693. DESIGN THESIS. 6 Hours.

Individual study project conducted by a supervising committee, with program and statement of intent to be filed with the Graduate Advisor during the previous semester. Graded R. Prerequisite: ARCH 5363.

ARCH 5694. DES STUDIO III. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5695. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 6 Hours.

Studio, lecture or seminar courses to explore and present special topics in architecture and environmental design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5698. RESEARCH THESIS. 6 Hours.

ARCH 5998. THESIS. 9 Hours.

AREN 1105. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Introduction to basic architectural engineering practice. There are several writing assignments and an oral presentation. Use of spreadsheet and word processor software in solving architectural engineering problems and presenting solutions. Professional engineering licensure and the various specializations within civil engineering are covered.

AREN 1152. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING. 1 Hour.

This course will introduce students to basic concepts of construction drafting including an introduction to orthographic drawings (plans, sections, elevations), principles of scale, line weight, drawing types and drawing conventions. The course introduces students to 2-dimensional Computer Aided Design tools which they use to produce the construction drawings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421; or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426; or grade of C or better in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426.

AREN 1205. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

This course introduces students to the education and practice of architectural engineering, a discipline of engineering that prepares engineers to work effectively on teams that are creating buildings. Course content addresses engineering ethics, professional licensure, sustainability, creative approaches to problem solving and the role of architectural engineering and other engineering disciplines on building construction projects.

AREN 1252. COMPUTER TOOLS - AUTOCAD. 2 Hours.

Introduction to computer aided design, using AutoCAD. Creation of precise two-dimensional engineering drawings and solid models. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421.

AREN 2152. COMPUTER TOOLS - MATHCAD. 1 Hour.

Introduction to computer aided mathematics, using Mathcad. Solution of engineering problems involving systems of simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations and elementary calculus, use of the tools for visualization. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1443.

AREN 2153. COMPUTER TOOLS - CIVIL 3D. 1 Hour.

Introduction to civil engineering construction documentation and building information modeling (BIM) using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 1252.

AREN 2191. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 2213. BUILDING SCIENCE. 2 Hours.

This course introduces the physical phenomena that affect human comfort and building energy performance. The basic principles of thermodynamics applied to building systems are discussed to understand heat and mass transfer analysis techniques. This includes development and application of energy balance equation and psychrometric process with respect to building energy performance. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 1465 and PHYS 1444.

AREN 2221. DYNAMICS. 2 Hours.

Planar and spatial kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies utilizing Newton's Laws of Motion, the principle of work and energy, and the principle of impulse and momentum; introduction to single degree of freedom vibration. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2311; grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

AREN 2252. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING. 2 Hours.

This course will introduce students to basic concepts of construction drafting including an introduction to orthographic drawings (plans, sections, elevations), principles of scale, line weight, drawing types and drawing conventions. The course introduces students to 2-dimensional Computer Aided Design tools which they use to produce the construction drawings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421; or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426; or grade of C or better in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426.

AREN 2291. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 2311. STATICS. 3 Hours.

Vector algebra; composition and resolution of forces; equivalence of force couple systems; equilibrium of force systems acting on particles, and force - couple systems acting on rigid bodies, and systems of rigid bodies; internal forces in rigid bodies; shear and moment diagrams; centroids and moments of inertia; frictional forces. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1443.

AREN 2312. STATICS & DYNAMICS FOR AREN. 3 Hours.

Principles of forces and force systems, resultants and components of force systems, forces due to friction, condition of equilibrium, forces acting on members of trusses and frame structures, centroids and moments of inertia, review of kinematics and kinetics of particle motion, and two-dimensional motion of rigid bodies. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425 (or concurrent enrollment) and PHYS 1443 (or concurrent enrollment).

AREN 2313. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I. 3 Hours.

Concepts of stress and strain; stress-strain relationships. Behavior of members subjected to tension, compression, shear, bending, torsion, and combined loading. Deflections and elastic curves, shear and bending moment diagrams for beams, and column theory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2311; Grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

AREN 2315. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

Materials, methods and sequences of the construction process; emphasis on design, specification, purchase and use of concrete, steel, masonry and wood. An understanding of the uses of construction materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 1205.

AREN 2321. BUILDINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

A general engineering course on geological materials and processes that interact with the built environment and are critical to architectural engineering including:1) mineral and rock formation processes; rock mechanics and deformation, weathering, erosion and soils; soil hazards, land subsidence and mass movements; groundwater geology, 2) Interactions between plate tectonics, atmosphere, oceans, and human built environment, 3) Nature and variability of weather and climate, including wind, temperature, clouds and precipitation, droughts, and flooding. Storm systems, fronts, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes. Relevant topics toward the interactions between buildings and the natural environment are included. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 1205.

AREN 2352. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES - 2D. 3 Hours.

This course introduces architectural engineering students to digital technologies that are used during the design, engineering and construction of building projects, with a focus on computer aided design (CAD). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421.

AREN 2391. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of the department.

AREN 3110. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS. 1 Hour.

Technical writing, oral communication, professional presentations, and other related topics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in COMS 2302.

AREN 3143. PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIOR OF SOILS. 1 Hour.

An introduction to determination of civil engineering properties of soil and their behavior, identification, grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction, permeability, consolidation, and shear strength. Also an introduction to sampling of soil materials. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AREN 3343.

AREN 3191. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 3218. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING GEOMETRIC DESIGN TOOLS. 2 Hours.

This course will address principles of Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry in the area of architectural engineering. Topics include golden ratio, golden mean, geodesics on surfaces, conic sections, parametric equations with focus on the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for architectural engineering practices. Prerequisite: MATH 1421 or equivalent, AREN 1205.

AREN 3291. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 3301. STOCHASTIC MODELS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Basic theory of probability and statistics with practical applications to civil and environmental engineering problems. Emphasis on sampling, distribution functions, tests of significance, and regression modeling. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

AREN 3305. BASIC FLUID MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of fluid statics, kinematics of fluid flow, fluid energy, fluid forces, similitude, and dimensional analysis. Related to steady flow of incompressible fluids in confined and free surface systems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2311; Grade of C or better in MATH 3319 or concurrent enrollment.

AREN 3311. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Principles of construction engineering and the project management process, value engineering, specifications, different construction contracts and delivery methods, estimating and scheduling fundamentals and project control, and management of construction process. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in IE 2308.

AREN 3315. BUILDING HYDRAULIC SERVICE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

This course takes a system-based approach to the analysis and design of hydraulic building systems, ensuring they meet the operational requirements of architectural spaces in compliance with the International Building Code. Topics include: 1) stormwater management & collection system design, 2) sewage management & sanitary plumbing system design, 3) domestic water distribution (cold & hot water systems and water heating system design), 4) gas distribution system design, 5) fire suppression & firefighting water distribution systems, 6) design of retention tanks, clear water storage, fire safety tanks, sump tanks, and temporary detention systems during construction. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3305.

AREN 3330. APPLICATIONS OF BUILDING CODES IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

An engineering-based approach to architecture, space planning, and occupant safety focused on the technical aspects associated to engineering an architectural space per the International Building Code. Topics included are: occupant load calculations and sizing of facilities, space programming aspects (room sizing and window sizing), acoustic, noise control, & thermal considerations in space planning, circulation aspects (vertical and horizontal circulations and ADA, elevator specification and stair design), fire safety aspects (emergency egress, fire resistance of the structure & building envelope/enclosures, suppression, detection and alarm, smoke control, first responder considerations), considerations in engineering architectural finishes (smoke development, flame spread, indoor air quality & volatile organic compounds). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2315.

AREN 3331. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Mechanical and electrical systems with a major emphasis on estimating and installation, design and control of the electrical, heating, ventilation and cooling system, site planning and acoustical treatments. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1444.

AREN 3341. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Structural analysis/design process, structural forms, and basic structural elements. Analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames, and composite structures, shear and moment diagrams, influence lines, and moving loads. Methods to compute deflections including double integration, moment area, and virtual work. Methods of analysis for statically indeterminate structures including consistent deformation, slope deflection and moment distribution. Use of structural analysis programs. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2313.

AREN 3343. SOIL MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the significant geophysical and soil science properties and behavior of materials making up the earth's crust as they apply to civil engineering, sources of materials, classification, plasticity, permeability, stress distribution, consolidation, shear strength, and settlement. Also an introduction to basic foundation engineering concepts. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2313; Concurrent enrollment in AREN 3143.

AREN 3346. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & LIGHTING FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Basic fundamentals of electrical principles and electric lighting principles; application of basic electrical science for the design and specification of electrical systems and lighting for buildings using modern techniques; safety and protection systems in buildings and national electrical code and standards. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425 (or HONR-SC 2425) and PHYS 1444; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 3391. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 4300. ADVANCED TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics of current interest in any one of the various fields of architectural engineering. The subject title to be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor required and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4301. ADVANCED TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING WITH LAB. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics of current interest in any one of the various fields of architectural engineering. The subject title to be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor required and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4307. CONSTRUCTION SUSTAINABILITY. 3 Hours.

Types of construction contracts, contractual relationship between general contractor and owner, contractual relationship between general contractor and subcontractors, legal issues in construction administration, insurance, and concepts in value engineering. Reading and evaluating specifications, CSI Master Format. Credit not granted for both AREN 4307 and CE 5382. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3311; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4309. THERMODYNAMICS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts and definitions of thermodynamics, entropy, and introduction to first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics, and introduction to conductive, convective, and radiative transfer. Application of thermodynamics to building heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) systems; use of modern techniques for design and specifications of selected thermal and mechanical systems for buildings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425 (or HONR-SC 2425), PHYS 1444, and CHEM 1465 (or concurrent enrollment) or CHEM 1441 and CHEM 1442 (or concurrent enrollment).

AREN 4314. TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS. 3 Hours.

Post design & construction phase, it is important to continuously monitor, operate, improve building performance for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. This course discusses various topics in high performance buildings with hands-on learning experiences using practical skills, including 1) sensing & control for building environmental systems, 2) post occupancy evaluation for occupant comfort & health, 3) sustainable building retrofits, and 4) smart building systems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2213. Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4316. BUILDING STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Structural system-based approach to analysis & design of steel building structural systems under gravity and lateral loads per American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC 360 & AISC 341 & ACI 318) & American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE 7) criteria including: 1) Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frames & Tension Elements, 2) Special Concentrically Braced Frames & Compression Elements, 3) Ordinary/Intermediate Moment Frames & Bending Elements, 4) Truss Moment Frames, 5) Eccentrically Braced Frames & Shear Elements, 6) Special Moment Frames & Axial/Moment Interaction, 7) Floor Systems (Diaphragm and Composite Action), 8) Foundations Systems and Integration of Steel Elements with RC Foundation Elements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341 and admission to the AREN professional program.

AREN 4318. MACHINE LEARNING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Machine learning is transforming the way we approach problems across all fields of civil and environmental engineering. This course is designed for students across various concentrations to offer a broad perspective on how data science and machine learning can reshape the future of Civil and Environmental engineering. You will learn how machine learning techniques can be applied to analyze and improve a wide range of engineering systems-from smart buildings and geotechnical infrastructure to water resources and transportation networks. Whether working with big data, such as GPS tracking data for traffic flow, satellite images for environmental monitoring, and IoT sensor data in buildings, or small data, such as soil properties for construction site assessment and water distribution system restoration after disasters, machine learning can uncover patterns and insights to improve efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the components or systems. Students will learn how to select and build models for regression, classification, and clustering, and apply them to tackle real-world challenges across various engineering disciplines. Through case studies and practical exercises in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, you will also gain valuable skills in exploratory data analysis, machine learning model construction and validation, and result visualization. Credit not granted for both AREN 4318 and CE 4318. Prerequisite: Grade of A or better in AREN 3301 or consent of instructor and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4320. SYSTEM RESILIENCE, RELIABILITY, & PERFORMANCE IN AREN. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on risk & reliability aspects of architectural engineering, applied to design & performance of various building systems. Students will explore probabilistic analysis and reliability-based design principles for hydraulic systems (storm drainage, water distribution, sewage), HVAC systems (thermal loads, system reliability), electrical systems (load factors, redundancy), and structural systems (load combinations, vertical & lateral loads, performance expectations). Emphasis is placed on how uncertainty & variability are quantified in each system to ensure resilience, reliability, and performance. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3301, AREN 3315, AREN 3346, AREN 4331, and AREN 4347 and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4326. GIS/HYDROLOGIC & HYDRAULIC MODELING. 3 Hours.

Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and design of GIS-developed hydrologic/hydraulic models commonly applied in the water resources field. The course will have three main areas of emphasis including: principles and operations of ArcGIS, design and implementation of standard hydrologic and hydraulic models, and the linkage of these models to engineering analysis of current water resources problems including flooding, water quality and water supply. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3305; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4331. BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMS DESIGN. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce the fundamental principles and engineering procedures for basic building science; design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; system and equipment selection; and duct design and layout. This course will also include energy conservation techniques and computer applications, including building energy modeling. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1444; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4334. DRONES & ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A practical course for technologies and their applications used on construction job sites. Topics include drones (also known as sUAS, or small unmanned aircraft systems), robotics, extended reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, wearables, etc. Practical sessions are included to train students to operate drones for various construction applications. Credit not granted for both CE 4334 and AREN 4334. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3311; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4341. SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENERGY MODELING. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce a whole process of net-zero energy building design in which students work in teams to design, analyze, and provide full documentation for a net-zero energy building. Students are expected to effectively and affordably integrate principles of building science, construction engineering and management, economic analysis, and architectural design in an integrated design process. The course projects will align with a design competition, typically the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. The course prepares the next generation of architects, engineers, and construction managers with skills and expertise to start their careers and generate creative solutions for real-world net zero energy buildings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3213; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4343. HUMAN INTERACTION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

Understanding human interaction in the built environment is critical for assessing comfort levels and system performance. This course would cover theories of human computer interaction, environmental monitoring, and advanced data analytics. Students would be given a hands-on opportunity to build their own data acquisition system to collect and model human behavior. This course meets the emerging trend in a nexus of computer science and facility management. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4347. REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An analysis, design and synthesis course for concrete structures, emphasizing strength design method. Topics include strength and serviceability requirements, design of one way slabs, rectangular beams, flanged sections and columns, for strength, shear, bond, bearing, and serviceability. Building codes, American Concrete Institute (ACI) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents are involved. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341 and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4348. STRUCTURAL DESIGN IN STEEL. 3 Hours.

A design synthesis course for structural steel structures using Allowable Strength Design and Load Resistance Factor Design. Topics include tension members, compression members, flexural members and simple connections. Building codes, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) specs, material specs, test methods, and recommended practice documents. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341 and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4352. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Professional practice issues in the private and public sector are addressed by visiting practitioners. Topics include project management, teamwork, obtaining work, regulatory requirements, specifications, issues in design/build, design alternatives, cost estimation, design and construction drawings, contract and construction law, legal issues, ethics and professionalism, design reports, licensure, lifelong learning, ethical and engineering practice organizations. Learning principles of engineering practice by working as a team is emphasized. Oral and written presentations are required. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4356. ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Covers torsional design of beams, beams with web holes, composite design of beams, lateral-torsional buckling of beams, plate buckling, column design and behavior, frame stability, bracing requirements for compression members. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 4348 and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4360. DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL MASONRY. 3 Hours.

Covers masonry unit types and mortar types, reinforcing and connections. Design of beams, columns, pilasters, and walls. Structural behavior and construction practices. Includes plain and reinforced masonry. Building Codes, Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4361. ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics on structural design of concrete structures. Topics include slender columns, shear walls, torsion, deep beams, brackets, retaining walls, strut and tie model for shear torsion, two-way slabs, and shear friction. Building codes, American Concrete Institute (ACI) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents are involved. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 4347 and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4365. STRUCTURAL WOOD DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Covers material grade and properties of wood, design criteria using structural lumber, glue laminated lumber and structural panels. Design of bending and compression members, trusses and diaphragms. Building codes, National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4383. SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.

This course will provide architectural engineering students the opportunity to apply tools, skills and principles of architecture engineering towards the planning, analysis of alternatives, and designs of engineering solutions for projects identified by the instructor. Projects will address engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. Application of computer-aided design and engineering tools will be utilized for analysis and design. Student presentations will address alternative solutions, application of building code and engineering standards within architectural context. Students will work together and submit a team project. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 4347 and AREN 4352; Completion of all required 3000 level courses; or permission of instructor.

AREN 4391. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of the department.

AREN 4393. INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Student to experience industrial internship under supervision of an industrial mentor and internship committee. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4394. RESEARCH INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Student to experience research internship under supervision of a CE faculty. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

ART 0770. 07-70HIST MOD. 7 Hours.

ART 1101. INTRO TO ART. 1 Hour.

ART 1200. FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN ART. 2 Hours.

This is a required course intended to establish a solid overview of the Art and Art History Department for all first semester UTA students who intend to declare a studio art or art history major. Topics for the class can include: visiting artist speakers, attendance of exhibitions, writing assignments, surviving the advising process and concentration portfolio review, and library resources. Other topics may be discussed. This course requires concurrent enrollment with UNIV 1131. This course may only be taken once for credit. Prerequisite: Requires concurrent enrollment in UNIV 1131.

ART 1300. FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN ART. 3 Hours.

This is a required course intended to establish a solid overview of the Art and Art History Department for all first semester UTA students who intend to declare a studio art or art history major. Topics for the class can include: visiting artist speakers, attendance of exhibitions, writing assignments, surviving the advising process and concentration portfolio review, and library resources. Other topics may be discussed. This course may only be taken once for credit. This course includes student success curriculum and associated content and fulfills the University requirement for either UNIV 1101 or UNIV 1131.

ART 1301. ART APPRECIATION. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1301)

Intended to develop an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of art in its many forms. Recommended as a fine arts elective for non-art majors.

ART 1302. TWO-D DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ART 1305. TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1311)

The principles and elements of two-dimensional design as expressed through concepts and problems with various media and techniques.

ART 1306. THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1312)

Three-dimensional design principles will be explored to expand knowledge of various materials and develop an awareness of spatial elements as a creative expression.

ART 1307. DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1316)

Basic drawing principles and elements in varied media including such concepts and skills as hand-eye coordination, perceptual acuity, spatial organization, and interpretation of directly observed subjects.

ART 1309. INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY I: PREHISTORIC THROUGH 16TH CENTURY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1303)

Major developments in the art of the Mediterranean Basin and Europe from prehistory to the end of the 16th century.

ART 1310. INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY II: 17TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1304)

The work of major figures in European and American art from the 17th century to the present.

ART 1317. INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY III: AFRICA, ASIA, AMERICAS. 3 Hours.

Introduces visual arts and cultural traditions of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the ancient/indigenous Americas, including how bias from colonial narratives has factored into scholarship on these regions.

ART 1342. FREEHAND DRAW. 3 Hours.

ART 1343. BASIC GRA-H&CS. 3 Hours.

ART 1344. BASIC GRAPHICS. 3 Hours.

ART 1345. TWO DIMEN DES. 3 Hours.

ART 1346. FOUNDATIONS II. 3 Hours.

ART 1352. TEACH ART ELE S. 3 Hours.

ART 1355. ADV DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ART 1356. FUND ADV DISPL. 3 Hours.

ART 1357. FOUNDA OF ART. 3 Hours.

ART 1358. FOUNDA OF ART. 3 Hours.

ART 1362. FASHION ILLUS. 3 Hours.

ART 1365. INTERIOR DESI. 3 Hours.

ART 1366. INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ART 2208. DRAWING CONCEPT. 2 Hours.

ART 2301. HIS APP REN ART. 3 Hours.

ART 2302. HIS APP MOD ART. 3 Hours.

ART 2303. HIS ANCIENT. 3 Hours.

ART 2304. DIGITAL MEDIA. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 2348)

This course introduces students to a variety of digital software and hardware as applied to design and artistic concepts.

ART 2305. FILM AS ART. 3 Hours.

ART 2306. FILM AS ART II. 3 Hours.

ART 2308. DRAWING CONCEPTS. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1317)

Application of specific drawing skills with emphasis on personal expression. Course content will focus on conceptual development and media exploration as outlined by instructor. Previous drawing experience strongly recommended. Formerly listed as ART 1348. Credit will not be granted for both ART 1348 and ART 2308. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of instructor.

ART 2309. ART OF WEST I. 3 Hours.

ART 2310. ART OF WEST II. 3 Hours.

ART 2311. ART WST WLD III. 3 Hours.

ART 2317. ART OF TRAD. 3 Hours.

ART 2341. INTRO SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.

ART 2342. GLASSBLOWING. 3 Hours.

The manipulation, construction, and experimentation of glass as a sculptural medium. Emphasis will be on developing technical and aesthetic expertise in glassblowing and related techniques. Exploration of the conceptual application of the material will be addressed.

ART 2343. PAINTING. 3 Hours.

ART 2344. PAINTING. 3 Hours.

ART 2345. FORM&SPACE I. 3 Hours.

ART 2346. FORM&SPACE II. 3 Hours.

ART 2347. DRAWING III. 3 Hours.

ART 2348. DRAWING IV. 3 Hours.

ART 2349. FOUNDA OF ART. 3 Hours.

ART 2351. SUR GRAPH COM. 3 Hours.

ART 2352. COMPOSITION. 3 Hours.

ART 2353. VISUAL COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the studio practices in the area of Visual Communications. Focus is on advanced foundation design concepts and exposure to contemporary digital tools. In addition, an introduction to the purpose, industry, and broad history of visual communication will be established. Prerequisite: Art + Art History Major, Permission of Advisor, ART 1305.

ART 2354. TYPOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Creative problem solving using basic elements of visual communication with an introduction to typography, composition, and materials. Prerequisite: ART 2353 or permission of the instructor.

ART 2355. LAYOUT. 3 Hours.

Development and application of concept, layout, and design as related to visual communication. Prerequisite: ART 2353 or permission of advisor.

ART 2356. TECH ILLUST. 3 Hours.

ART 2357. TECH ILLUST. 3 Hours.

ART 2358. CINEMA PRODUCTION 1. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the video and filmmaking production process, techniques, history and aesthetics through the use of digital video, basic film, and basic digital (computer) video and audio editing. Students will write, produce, and edit a number of short original works.

ART 2359. INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Basic photographic imaging intended for photo majors. Assignments emphasize an artistic approach and include 35mm camera operation, black-and-white silver materials, and darkroom procedure. Camera not required.

ART 2360. INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 2356)

Introduction to the essentials of photography including digital camera operation, editing software, inkjet printing, and utilizing the principles of photography for artistic expression. Students are encouraged to use their own digital camera; some cameras may be available for check out on a limited basis.

ART 2361. FASH ILLUS. 3 Hours.

ART 2362. FASHION ILL II. 3 Hours.

ART 2365. INTRO INTER DES. 3 Hours.

ART 2366. INTRO INTER DES. 3 Hours.

ART 2367. ILLUSTRATION. 3 Hours.

ART 2368. ILLUSTRATION. 3 Hours.

ART 2371. PAINTING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 2316)

Fundamentals of painting, composition and techniques both traditional and contemporary. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of the instructor.

ART 2372. PAINTING II. 3 Hours.

ART 2375. ART IN SCHOOL. 3 Hours.

ART 2376. ART IN SCHOOL. 3 Hours.

ART 2377. CONCPTS ART ED. 3 Hours.

ART 2387. FILM ANALYSIS AND AESTHETICS. 3 Hours.

Students will critically engage in screenings of selected significant films and learn concepts and approaches to film analysis and criticism. The course will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language, formal approaches and principles of film analysis, and the workings of motion pictures as a means of narrative expression.

ART 3111. DIRECTED SCREENINGS. 1 Hour.

A survey of screening of significant films. The course will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language, the significance of film form and style, the dynamics of new technology and the workings of motion pictures as a means of narrative expression. Significant motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class. All film/video/screenwriting majors must take at least three sections (3 credit hours) of the class. Content (films screened) will vary in a three-semester rotation.

ART 3112. DIRECTED SCREENINGS 2. 1 Hour.

A survey of screening of significant films. The course will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language, the significance of film form and style, the dynamics of new technology and the workings of motion pictures as a means of narrative expression. Significant motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class. All film/video/screenwriting majors must take at least three sections (3 credit hours) of the class. Content (films screened) will vary in a three-semester rotation.

ART 3113. DIRECTED SCREENINGS 3. 1 Hour.

A survey of screening of significant films. The course will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language, the significance of film form and style, the dynamics of new technology and the workings of motion pictures as a means of narrative expression. Significant motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class. All film/video/screenwriting majors must take at least three sections (3 credit hours) of the class. Content (films screened) will vary in a three-semester rotation.

ART 3300. METHODS FOR THE STUDY OF ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Sources and procedures of art historical research. Introduction to methodologies of art historical scholarship. Use of computer and data retrieval is emphasized.

ART 3301. SVY ART HIST. 3 Hours.

ART 3302. ART OF ANTIQUITY. 3 Hours.

Ancient art and architecture of the Mediterranean Basin from the Aegean Bronze Age (3000 BCE) to the Late Roman Empire (4th century CE) with attention to the ritual and political uses of art. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3303. HIS ANCIENT. 3 Hours.

ART 3304. JAPANESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Art and architectural traditions of Japan from the prehistoric to the early modern period. Structured around specific artistic media and techniques that reflect the cultural and social movements informing artistic changes over time. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3305. EARLY CHRST/BYZ. 3 Hours.

ART 3306. BYZANTINE AND MEDIEVAL ART. 3 Hours.

Art and architecture of the Mediterranean Basin and Europe beginning with the Early Christian and Byzantine periods (330 CE) to the Gothic Era (14th century). Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3307. THE EARLY RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.

Art and architecture of the Italian peninsula in the 13th and 14th centuries with attention to cross-cultural exchanges within Europe and across the globe. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3308. HIGH RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.

Art and architecture of the Italian peninsula in the 16th century with attention to cross-cultural exchanges within Europe and across the globe. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3309. NORTH RENAIS. 3 Hours.

ART 3310. FILM AS ART. 3 Hours.

The history and aesthetics of the motion picture from 1895 to the present day. Screening and analysis of film as an artistic medium, focusing on various technical innovations, filmmakers, and landmarks of film history. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3311. AMERICAN ART. 3 Hours.

Focuses on the artists and communities that have shaped American art and national identity from the 18th to 21st centuries, including an emphasis on how contemporary artists amend these today. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3312. NEO-CLASSICISM AND ROMANTICISM. 3 Hours.

European and American art from 1760 to c.1840. Emphasis is placed on cultural and historical contexts. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3313. BACKGROUNDS OF MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

Painting, sculpture, and photography of the period c.1850-1900 in western Europe and the U.S., focusing on Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3314. MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

The history of European and American art from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Emphasis on the formal and conceptual evolution of modernism in art and society, and on the rise of the avant-garde. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3315. IMPRESSIONISM. 3 Hours.

The history, theory, and aesthetics of Impressionist painting in France from 1860 to 1900. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3316. ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AND NEAR EASTERN ART. 3 Hours.

Explores the major art and architectural history of ancient Egypt, including relationships to the Near East and Mesopotamia. Religious, political, economic, and social contexts feature prominently as well as contemporary attitudes toward Egyptian antiquities. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3317. CONCEPTS ART. 3 Hours.

ART 3318. PRE-COLUMBIAN. 3 Hours.

ART 3319. ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA. 3 Hours.

Explores the art and architecture of the Indian subcontinent, covering prehistoric periods, the Indus Valley culture, the Vedic Period, early through historic Buddhist and Hindu states, the Islamic states/empires, the Colonial period, and contemporary art of independent India. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3320. ART OF THE ANCIENT AMERICAS. 3 Hours.

Explores the art, architecture, and archaeology of the Americas from the Paleoindian period through European colonization across North, Central, and South America. Students critically consider the biases of scholarship, colonial legacies, and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3321. CHINESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Art and architectural traditions of China from the Neolithic to the early modern period. Structured around artistic media and techniques that reflect the cultural and social movements informing artistic changes over time. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3322. INTRODUCTION TO ART EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

This course studies the theories and outlines the history of art education and provides undergraduate students with the basic knowledge, skills, and strategies for teaching art. Students will be introduced to current issues in art education including multicultural, visual culture, technological art education, creativity, museum collaborations, and arts for special needs. The course will cover TEKS and national visual arts standards, a child's artistic development, learning styles, and philosophy. Also, students will learn and understand professional development resources. Prerequisites: None.

ART 3323. PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTING ART CURRICULA. 3 Hours.

This course reviews and introduces the elements needed to create art education curricula including production, performance and exhibition of visual art and other performing arts practices, historical and cultural contexts as well as critical and aesthetic response. Students will focus on curriculum development for both 2D and 3D artwork for various age levels. Prerequisite: None; however students are highly encouraged to take ART 3322 before, or concurrent with, this course.

ART 3324. FLEM DUCH BAROQ. 3 Hours.

ART 3325. STUDIES IN THE BAROQUE. 3 Hours.

Developments in European art and architecture in the 17th century with attention to cross-cultural exchanges within Europe and across the globe. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3326. SEQUENTIAL ILLUSTRATION. 3 Hours.

The fundamentals of ordering illustrations for both process and finalized works. Focusing on series of images to tell stories and convey the passage of time. Previously offered as ART 2331. Prerequisite: ART 1307.

ART 3327. BAROQUE SPAIN. 3 Hours.

ART 3328. BAROQUE FR ENG. 3 Hours.

ART 3330. 18TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.

A history of European and American art from the end of the Baroque era through the Rococo and Neoclassical styles to the beginning of Romanticism. Emphasis will be on cultural and global contexts in which paintings, prints, sculptures, and architecture were produced. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3331. BRITISH ART. 3 Hours.

An overview of British art from prehistory to the present with an emphasis on the period from the 17th century to the present. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3332. HUMANITIES. 3 Hours.

ART 3333. ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES. 3 Hours.

This class explores the use of hand-made, physical photographic processes, both historical and modern. Techniques may include camera obscura, pinhole, cyanotype, VanDkye brownprint, tintype, and inkjet negatives. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Prerequisite: Six hours to be selected from: ART 1305, ART 2360, ART 2371, or ART 3343; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3335. AESTH EXP ELEM. 3 Hours.

ART 3336. MEDIA METH ELEM. 3 Hours.

ART 3339. DIRECTED SCREENINGS. 3 Hours.

A survey of screening of significant films. The course will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language, the significance of film form and style, the dynamics of new technology and the workings of motion pictures as a means of narrative expression. Significant motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class.

ART 3340. KILN FORMED GLASS. 3 Hours.

The exploration of various non-blowing techniques of glass construction and manipulation. Students will use kilns to explore fusing, slumping, pate de verre, and casting. May be repeated for credit.

ART 3341. SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.

An exploration of sculptural forms, concepts, and methods through various media. Emphasis on contemporary processes and individual expression. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.

ART 3342. INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING. 3 Hours.

Continued technical and aesthetic development, manipulation, construction, and experimentation with glass as a sculptural medium. Other techniques may be introduced in order to explore a stronger conceptual application of glass. Prerequisite: ART 2342 or permission of the academic advisor.

ART 3343. PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.

Development in the technical and conceptual practice of printmaking. Emphasis placed on an understanding of the history, theory and philosophy of independently published prints. Both traditional and nontraditional processes for creating printed images will be explored, including: lithography, relief, intaglio, silk screen, monoprints, book arts, and photomechanical technologies. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3344. NEON ART. 3 Hours.

Basic techniques of luminous glass tube manipulation as a contemporary art form. Emphasis on hot glassbending, design, patternmaking and electrical systems. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3345. WORKS ON PAPER. 3 Hours.

The class will focus on works on paper as a finished work of art as opposed to being preliminary study for paintings, sculptures, and other disciplines. Class may work in a variety of media including watercolor, drawing, collage, painting and mixed media. Personal creativity and development is stressed along with critical thinking and analysis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306, ART 1307, and ART 2308 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3346. PAPERMAKING. 3 Hours.

Procedures for the understanding and development of both Eastern and Western handmade papers. Focus will be on sheet-forming, casting, and marbleizing papermaking processes. Emphasis placed on personal expression, process, and innovation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1306.

ART 3347. ADVANCED DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Conceptual and expressive problems to encourage independent thinking with regard to contemporary drawing issues. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2308.

ART 3348. LIFE DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Drawing of the human figure using a variety of media in the solution of figure construction problems with emphasis on perceptual and creative expression. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2308.

ART 3349. WATER MEDIA PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Transparent and opaque water color media and techniques. Emphasis on conceptual and manipulative skills. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1307, and ART 2371 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3350. SCREENWRITING 1. 3 Hours.

Students will learn the principles of storytelling and will apply these principles to the craft of screenwriting. As part of this process students will learn to evaluate and improve their own and other's original stories, characters, dramatic conflict, dialogue and descriptions. All screenplays must use proper screenwriting formatting and all creative projects must demonstrate the use of content introduced in class. Offered as ENGL 4330 when that course is taught as Screenwriting; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 or permission of instructor.

ART 3351. ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Practical approach to concepts, techniques, and problem solving for crafting and integrating illustration with typographic elements for successful layout solutions. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355.

ART 3352. DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

Basic course in computer imaging for art majors. Emphasis is on the introduction and use of the computer as a tool for personal expression. Fundamental principles in electronic media are explored with additional emphasis on experimental and innovative techniques. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304.

ART 3353. METALS. 3 Hours.

Both contemporary and traditional metalworking techniques and concepts, including the construction of small metal forms with a sculptural approach. Emphasis on basic fabrication and manipulation methods. Exploration of integrating other media is also encouraged. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.

ART 3354. SIGN AND SYMBOL. 3 Hours.

Design and problem solving focusing on transformation of visual elements into logos, logotypes, information and environmental graphics. May only be taken once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2353, or permission of the advisor.

ART 3355. ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Typographic theory exploring traditional and non-traditional forms, both historical and contemporary typographic achievements. Prerequisite: ART 2354, ART 2355, or permission of the advisor.

ART 3356. INTERACTIVE DESIGN CONCEPTS. 3 Hours.

Guides design students to understand and apply fundamental principles that are required to progress through all interactive design courses in our area. Students will become familiar with key concepts and techniques for web-based typographic systems, information hierarchy, navigation strategies, user connection, and grid applications. This course was formerly titled Web Typography. Prerequisite: ART 2355.

ART 3357. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An overview of critical environmental issues that affect the contemporary practice of visual communication. Emphasis on ethics, environmental and society responsibility, and creative visual problem solving. Course may include, but is not limited to, lecture, discussion, reading, and creative design exploration. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355.

ART 3358. CINEMA PRODUCTION 2. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 2358 with emphasis on more advanced concepts, production techniques, film/video history, and aesthetics. May include basic 16mm film production, digital video post-production and studio editing. Students will propose, write, produce and edit a number of short, original works. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 3359. APPLYING AND TEACHING ART CURRICULA. 3 Hours.

This course provides art education students with an overview of teaching in the K-12 art classroom through further exploration in curriculum and instructional methods as well as observation in the DFW area public schools. Students are provided opportunities to observe various work situations, to reflect on their own education, and to examine teaching practices within the arts. Emphasis is placed on both 2D and 3D studio issues. Students are expected to develop professional skills in observation and written and oral communication. The material in this course serves to establish a foundation for building professional awareness and a normative philosophy of art education. Prerequisite: ART 3323.

ART 3360. BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to black and white photography as a means to express ideas and become more aware of the potential of photographic art. Some coursework may be digitally based but the emphasis will be on analog black and white processes. Students will learn how to use various film camera formats, process film, and produce black and white darkroom prints. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2360 (or equivalent), or permission of instructor.

ART 3361. FASH ILLUS II. 3 Hours.

ART 3362. MOTION GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce motion graphics and animation techniques using traditional and computer forms. Theoretical and conceptual approaches to motion graphics design and techniques will be explored using international examples. Students will complete several animation projects with increasing complexity during the semester. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 3363. CLAY. 3 Hours.

The various methods of construction, manipulation, and decoration of clay. The integration of form, design, and concept, emphasizing clay as an expressive medium. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.

ART 3364. CLAY II. 3 Hours.

ART 3365. INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ART 3366. INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

ART 3367. WEAVING. 3 Hours.

ART 3368. FIBER II. 3 Hours.

ART 3369. FIBER III. 3 Hours.

ART 3370. FIBER IV. 3 Hours.

ART 3371. INTERMEDIATE PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Continued development of painting techniques, composition and exploration of traditional and contemporary media. Specific problem solving assignments, creative thinking, and idea development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 2308, ART 2371 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3372. PAINTING IV. 3 Hours.

ART 3374. PACKAGING & 3D CAD. 3 Hours.

Packaging structure design, materials, performance, testing and sustainability. The curriculum integrates with the Corrugated Prototype Design and CAD Production Lab (CORRPRO). Students use 3D structural design software, a variety of materials, and a computer-aided design (CAD) table to produce significant packaging solutions. Prerequisite: ART 1306 and ART 2353.

ART 3375. PRIN ART EDUC. 3 Hours.

ART 3376. MEDIA & METHDS. 3 Hours.

ART 3377. 3D MED SEC SCHS. 3 Hours.

ART 3380. DRAWING ANAL. 3 Hours.

ART 3383. MOLDMAKING & CASTING IN CLAY. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ceramic media techniques and forming processes. The introduction of moldmaking, mold forming, slipcasting, tile design, kiln firing, and glaze techniques. Prerequisite: ART 3363 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3384. CINEMATOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

An intense study of the visual language/style of film imagery through cinematography, lighting, gaffing, gripping, and extensive camerawork. Students will use digital equipment to shoot exercises, light sets and locations, and learn to accurately expose, color correct, and manipulate motion picture film. Students will also learn the proper use of advanced lighting equipment, professional production standards, camera crew responsibilities, and how to interpret a scene through visuals. Students will work in digital video and/or 16mm film format. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2358 and ART 2360 or permission of instructor.

ART 3385. SOUND & POST PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

A basic introduction to the critical role editing and sound play in the filmmaking process. It will include audio recording, recorder operations, microphones and booms, how to capture good sound on the stage, sound reports, importance of proper labeling of all film/video elements, amplitude, frequency, filtering and equalization, what the ear perceives. In postproduction it will focus on the aesthetics of film editing and how the ability to think as a filmmaker comes from personal imagination and a passionate grasp of theory and aesthetics. Prerequisite: ART 2358.

ART 3386. DIRECTING 1: ACTOR LAB. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to help student directors understand how actors approach their craft and will study the language of acting and various techniques and approaches for casting. Directors and actors will work together in rehearsal and on set to craft a performance for film and develop confidence in the skills necessary for collaboration. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or permission of instructor.

ART 3387. DIRECTED SCREENINGS. 3 Hours.

This course will screen significant films. It will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language and the significance of film form and style. Motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class. This course may be taken only once for credit.

ART 3388. DIRECTING 2: VISUAL STORYTELLING. 3 Hours.

This course will cover the relationship of actor performance to the placement and/or movement of the camera and other cinematic techniques. Students will explore approaches to visual style and distinctly cinematic expression and study specific shot compositions, camera movement and blocking dynamics. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 3389. CONTEMPORARY ART. 3 Hours.

A focus on the period from 1980 to the present, exploring global contemporary art themes, across aesthetics and identity, considering the legacies of minimalism, pop and conceptual art, and practices of performance and activist art. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3390. HONORS COLLOQ. 3 Hours.

ART 3391. HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

The history of still photography from its inception to the present. Emphasis on the conceptual and technical evolution of photography as an artistic medium. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3392. HISTORY AND AESTHETICS OF THE VIDEO IMAGE. 3 Hours.

History, theory, and analysis of video/film/computer in relation to visualization and new genres. Study of symbolic rhetoric, composition, sound/music, editing, movement, and style. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.

ART 3393. ART AND GENDER. 3 Hours.

Approaches to the interpretation of art from the stance of gender and feminism. Emphasis is placed on the work of significant female artists and on the gendered representations of art. Offered as ART 3393 and GWSS 3393; credit will be granted only once. Fulfills the Social/Cultural Studies requirement. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3399. CONTEMP ART. 3 Hours.

ART 4100. SENIOR EXHIBITION. 1 Hour.

Application of professional practices for graduating BFA art majors. Primary concentration is preparation for BFA exhibition/presentation. Prerequisite: ART 4300 or, for Design students, ART 4356.

ART 4101. PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION. 1 Hour.

This course is the capstone of the Bachelor of Arts track. Working with their advisor, students will prepare an artist's talk about their work and deliver this presentation at an advertised public lecture. This course is to be taken in the student's last semester before graduation.

ART 4191. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1 Hour.

Mature, capable students may be permitted to pursue individual art problems. Problems must be stated in writing, a definite conference schedule arranged, and the paperwork must be approved by both the supervising faculty member and the department chair prior to registration. May be repeated for credit for varied subject matter. Prerequisite: B average in art concentration.

ART 4200. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES. 2 Hours.

Professional practices for upcoming graduating BFA art majors in studio and media concentration, excluding graphics. Exploration of professional capabilities applied to media and studio areas. Emphasis on complex professional skills, knowledge and presentation. May be repeated for credit with a different emphasis and permission of the instructor. Lab fee: $8.

ART 4201. PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION. 2 Hours.

This course is the capstone of the Bachelor of Arts track. Working with their advisor, students will prepare an artist's talk about their work and deliver this presentation at an advertised public lecture. This course is to be taken in the student's last semester before graduation.

ART 4291. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2 Hours.

Mature, capable students may be permitted to pursue individual art problems. Problems must be stated in writing, a definite conference schedule arranged, and the paperwork must be approved by both the supervising faculty member and the department chair prior to registration. May be repeated for credit for varied subject matter. Prerequisite: B average in art concentration.

ART 4300. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES. 3 Hours.

Professional practices for upcoming graduating BFA art majors in studio and media concentration, excluding design students. Exploration of professional capabilities applied to media and studio areas. Emphasis on complex professional skills, knowledge and presentation.

ART 4302. GREEK AND ROMAN PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Painting in ancient Greece and Rome, from the Greek Geometric through the Roman republican periods. Narrative art of the Greek vase-painting and extant examples of Greek and Roman wall decoration from ancient tombs and houses. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.

ART 4303. ROMAN ART. 3 Hours.

The art of Etruria and Rome from the Etruscan Villanovan period through the late empire. Developments of portraiture and illusionism as characteristic aspects of Roman art, the history of Etruscan and Roman wall painting, and the sociopolitical context of art and architecture in monuments of the Roman empire. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.

ART 4304. ETRUSCAN ART. 3 Hours.

Art and culture of the Etruscan and neighboring peoples of pre-Roman Italy. Special emphasis on the stylistic characteristics of folk art in primitive Italy and its relation to the orientalizing and classical Greek styles that influenced Etruscan art from the 7th to the 4th Centuries B.C. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.

ART 4305. ARCH & INDIV. 3 Hours.

ART 4307. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ASIAN ART. 3 Hours.

Special studies seminar dealing with various aspects of the history and development of Asian art, architecture, and archeology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4308. FINE ART MUSEUMS AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS. 3 Hours.

Examines current issues and developments in museum practice. This course uses area museums, auction houses, and research collections as a learning resource. This course is supplemented by on-site visits and readings. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4310. TOPICS IN CINEMA STUDY. 3 Hours.

Historical surveys of nonfiction film, experimental cinema, and genres (e.g., the western, the gangster film, science-fiction films), as well as geographical or national movements (e.g., German expressionism, Italian neo-realism, French new wave) and film theory and criticism. The particular subject will change from year to year. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission of the instructor.

ART 4311. SCRIPT TO SCREEN. 3 Hours.

This course for Cinematic Arts majors is a high energy merger of a production class and a short film writing class to both write and produce a film per week during the Summer sessions. Students in this class will have a realistic view of the production consequences of writing for the screen. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or permission of instructor.

ART 4312. TOPICS IN 19TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.

Topics from c.1780 to 1900, such as the analysis of an individual movement, medium, or theme. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4313. COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

This course will examine the history of museum and research collections, long-term care and sustainability of works, and the concerns of ethics and law in relation to acquisition and management of these collections. This course is enriched by guest speakers and on-site visits to area collections. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4314. TOPICS IN 20TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.

Topics from c. 1900 to c. 2000, such as analysis of an individual movement, medium, or theme. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4315. ASPECTS OF CONTEMPORARY ART. 3 Hours.

Topics from c. 1970 to the present, such as performance and conceptual art, art in and about the natural environment, post-modernism and critical perspectives, art in the social context, and the genres of the 1980s. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4316. COLLECTING ASIA: THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF COLLECTING ASIAN ART. 3 Hours.

This seminar explores the complicated history of the collecting of Asian art over the past two centuries. From the 19th century European fascination with Japanese woodblock prints to the rush to remove Buddhist artifacts from Central Asia at the turn of the twentieth century, this course examines significant moments in the collecting of Asian art through case studies drawn from major international museums. Students will have the opportunity to work directly with primary source objects and documents as they learn more about the complex lives of museum artwork. Prerequisite: Any two of these three courses: ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4317. ART AND ISLAM. 3 Hours.

This upper level art history course studies Islamic art and architecture from the seventh century to the present, covering arts from the Arabian peninsula, north and west Africa, southern Europe, central Asia, and south Asia. Emphasis may also be given to the cultural and religious aspects that shape Islamic art including sacred architecture, calligraphy, and pilgrimage. Prerequisites:Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4318. ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

Advanced level course in computer imaging for art majors. Conceptual as well as expressive problems are introduced to encourage independent and creative problem solving in digital imaging. Emphasis is placed on both manipulation of photo-based media and creation of two-dimensional animation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3352.

ART 4320. EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC FORMS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

Students will explore different approaches to photography that emphasize photographs as objects and/or as projected imagery. Projects may include use of collage, appropriation, installation, found objects, and other techniques. Lectures and discussions will examine experimental uses of photography in historical and contemporary art. Prerequisite: 6 hours to be selected from ART 3333, ART 3360, ART 4359, ART 4360, ART 4363, or ART 4370; or permission of instructor.

ART 4321. EXHIBITION DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An overview of exhibition design techniques and practices using hands-on experiential learning in collaborative and individual exhibition tasks. Students will learn how to conceptualize, design, plan, and prepare exhibits in a variety of styles, including, fine art, historical, contemporary, and satellite. Exhibition design will also be explored in a variety of formats, which may include digital design of exhibitions, exhibition and museum presence on social media platforms, online marketing techniques, and interactive engagement of exhibition audiences through digital and electronic media. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4323. CRITICAL WRITING FOR MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES. 3 Hours.

Explores the critical writing skills and formats most frequently utilized with museum, gallery, and institutional workplaces. An examination of the styles of writing employed within fine art settings and focus on didactics, exhibition reviews, promotional and publication materials, and museum/gallery research analysis. Alongside a variety of skill-building activities, an intensive artifact/artwork investigation resulting in a written component will be created. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4324. MONUMENTS AND LIVING HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Immerses students in broad forms of art historical and museum studies engagement via interactive experiences with "living" history. Students will visit locations of historical and art historical importance and work directly with art historians, artists, reenactors, and specialists who focus on bringing cultural history to life for the public. Includes engagement with Texas-based living historical monuments located in the greater DFW area. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4325. ART DIRECTION. 3 Hours.

An advanced workshop researching, exploring, and applying multi-dimensional cinematic visual design concepts used to render and achieve the look, dynamics, and visual style of cinematic work in service of a director's vision. Prerequisite: ART 2358 and ART 2387; or with permission from the instructor.

ART 4330. 2D GAME CREATION. 3 Hours.

The principles of 2D game design and production as a multidisciplinary field for creating interactive experiences with an emphasis on win-lose scenarios, cognitive flow, and reward-based systems. Prerequisite: ART 3364 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4331. TOPICS IN EARLY MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of topics in European art from the 14th through the 17th centuries, including cross-cultural exchange. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4332. RACE, GENDER, AND DISABILITY IN EARLY MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of the varied ways in which race, gender, and disability find expression in art from the 14th through 17th centuries. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; and permission from the instructor.

ART 4333. 3D GAME CREATION. 3 Hours.

This course covers the principles of 3D game design and production as a multidisciplinary field, creating an interactive experience with an emphasis on win-lose scenarios, cognitive flow, and reward-based systems. Prerequisite: ART 3367 3D Animation and ART 3364 Interactive Storytelling.

ART 4334. UX/UI FOR DESIGNERS. 3 Hours.

Concentrated study in User Experience Design research and processes as applied to user interfaces and digital products. Students will incorporate the use of recognized industry standards such as Design Thinking (DT) and Human Centered Design (HCD) to deepen their understanding of UX/UI Design principles and processes. Students will create projects showcasing their ability to strategically design user-centric solutions that effectively meet the needs of diverse audiences by bridging the gap between platforms and users. Prerequisite: ART 3356 Interactive Design Concepts.

ART 4339. MOTION DESIGN & KINETIC TYPE. 3 Hours.

Introduces students to effective and engaging communication design using motion graphics, including applications in advertising, broadcast, web/app integration, and social media. The integration of moving design elements and dynamic typography are explored and matched to audio cues following the theories of kinetic composition and aesthetics. Students will study the history of pioneers in the field. Prerequisite: ART 2354 & ART 3356.

ART 4340. ADVANCED KILN FORMED GLASS. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 3340. This class focuses on glass kiln forming techniques and concepts including kiln casting, fusing, slumping, and various cold working processes. Emphasis is on using glass as an expressive and creative art media. Prerequisite: ART 3340 or permission of instructor.

ART 4341. ADVANCED SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.

Advanced work in continuation of ART 3341. Students are encouraged to develop a creative style in their own personal direction. A variety of materials and techniques is explored. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3341 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4342. ADVANCED GLASS. 3 Hours.

Continued development of ART 3342 with emphasis on advanced technique, manipulation and form development. Course assignments will emphasize personal creativity and exploration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3342 or permission of instructor.

ART 4343. ADVANCED CLAY. 3 Hours.

Further development and focus on techniques and personal expression in sculptural, hand-built, and wheel thrown clay forms. Continuation of kiln firing, moldmaking, slipcasting, and glazemaking. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3363 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4345. ADVANCED PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.

Continued study and development of both conceptual and technical practice of printmaking. Emphasis placed on personal expression of ideas as well as the broader implications of printed images. Explorations and innovations will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1307, and ART 3343 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4346. GRAPHICS: PORTFOLIO PREPARATION. 3 Hours.

This course concentrates on the creation, development, and evaluation of the graphic design portfolio. Course work will include advanced level conceptual assignments and various methods of presentation. Prerequisite: ART 3355 and ART 4355 with grades of B or better, or permission of the instructor.

ART 4347. PUBLICATION DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Philosophy, concepts, and structures of magazine and book design. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355.

ART 4348. INFORMATION VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

This course is an exploration of the graphic visualization and representation of data driven information sets through the crafting of infographics and varied visual solutions to achieve insights into the cognitive and perceptive complexities of the world around us. Prerequisite: ART 2355.

ART 4349. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): VIDEO ART & NEW GENRES. 3 Hours.

Advanced work involving production, postproduction, and distribution with a special emphasis on experimental and innovative applications. Instruction may include video integrated with performance, installation, audio/sound art, and computer graphics appropriate to the medium. Lectures, readings, and screenings will frame video art within an historical and critical survey of new genres. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4350. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): DOCUMENTARY. 3 Hours.

Using film and video as a tool for creative research, students will produce, write, direct and edit original documentaries or nonfiction films/videos under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4351. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): COMMERCIAL. 3 Hours.

Commercial and corporate applications of video. Students produce original individual projects integrating concepts and technical skills under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of instructor.

ART 4352. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): FICTION. 3 Hours.

Narrative storytelling film/video techniques. Students write, produce, direct and edit original, short narrative film/video projects under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or ART 3350 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4353. FOUNDRY. 3 Hours.

This advanced studio class will explore work in sculpture methods specific to casting and related mold making processes. Students will develop expertise in model preparation, silica-based slurry mold processes, and chasing metal castings.

ART 4354. SCREENWRITING 2. 3 Hours.

A continuation of ART 2350 focusing on writing an original (no adaptations), narrative, full-length screenplay through all stages to final draft status primarily focusing on the development of a polished first act. Students study screenplays, view films, conduct actor readings, and complete various other assignments. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4355. VISUAL IDENTITY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Creative exploration and application of complex visual communication skills to the development of a visual identity system. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 3354.

ART 4356. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION. 3 Hours.

Exploration and development of the visual communication portfolio. Course work includes advanced level conceptual assignments. Emphasis on complex professional skills. Capstone course for Design Area BFA students, required during final semester (graduation semester). Prerequisite: ART 4355 and permission of the advisor.

ART 4357. ADVERTISING DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Typography, layout, visualization, and conceptual problem solving as applied to advertising. Prerequisite: ART 3355.

ART 4358. GRAPH COMPUTER. 3 Hours.

ART 4359. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This course encourages students to use a variety of photographic processes (black & white, color, non-silver, computer imaging, etc.) with an emphasis on the development of a personal stance. Students will work on individual projects and present work in an environment of critical discussion. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Three hours to be selected from ART 3333, ART 4360, ART 4363, or permission of the instructor.

ART 4360. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This course will direct students to an understanding of color photography as a contemporary art medium. Students will utilize various digital photographic techniques including color correction and digital printing. Color theory, use of color as an element in image making, and the psychology of color may be covered. Prerequisite: ART 2360 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4361. CINEMATIC ANIMATION 1. 3 Hours.

Intensive exploration of the art and craft of animated cinema. Through directed productions, screenings, readings, and workshops, students develop experience in a range of processes, compositing techniques, as well as digital and traditional methods. Prerequisite: ART 3362 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4362. CINEMA THESIS PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

This capstone course is designed to bring together ideas, processes, practices, and theories in the service of the production of a substantial work of cinema. Students will pursue an entire project from conception to completion, combining intensive preproduction, production, and post-production with in-depth instruction on lab work, distribution, and exhibition. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on instructor, peer, and self-critique. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4363. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

The theory and practice of studio photography. Students will master studio strobe lighting, large format film camera, and digital camera techniques. Prerequisite: ART 2360 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4364. COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Methods and techniques of advertising and commercial photography. Students will produce projects integrating technical concerns with commercial concepts. Emphasis on portfolio development. May be repeated for up to nine hours credit. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: ART 4363 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4365. TECHNOLOGY IN ART EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

This course provides digital media presentation strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and explores how to incorporate the use of digital media in curriculum development. It also enables students to develop an electronic teaching portfolio to prepare students for job interviews and to showcase both personal and student artwork. Reading assignments, research, hands-on experiences, and in-class discussion provide students with an understanding of technology and its application to an art education classroom. Students will gain a working knowledge of current best practice digital technology, including the internet and video software. Prerequisite: None; however students are highly encouraged to take ART 3323 before, or concurrent with, this course.

ART 4366. WEB DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Concentrated study in the use of design, creation, and strategic planning of websites. Emphasis is placed on creative concepts, information architecture, user experience, and site development. Course work will explore issues of differing perspectives of technology as a tool, a medium, and/or an environment. Prerequisite: ART 3356.

ART 4367. CINEMATIC ANIMATION 2. 3 Hours.

Builds on animation fundamentals while giving students an opportunity to develop and create more ambitious animated projects. In the context of these projects, we will continue to discuss industry production methods, watch contemporary animators' work and examine the role technological changes play in production. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 4361 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4368. ADVANCED DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This advanced level course explores the use of medium and large format film cameras, film development, gelatin silver printing techniques, and archival presentation. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 3360.

ART 4369. CONCEPT TO EXHIBITION. 3 Hours.

This course takes the student from the concept for a body of work to installation of the work in a group exhibition. Students choose from a wide range of photographic techniques and demonstrations of selected processes. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: ART 2359 and ART 3360 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4370. STAGED ENVIRONMENTS. 3 Hours.

This course concentrates on the conceptualization, development and execution of tableaus designed exclusively for the camera. Lectures, readings and presentations will cover view cameras, studio lighting, set design, scouting locations, using props, and working with models. Prerequisite: ART 2360 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4371. ADVANCED PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Students will be encouraged to develop a personal direction which complements their development as visual thinkers. The student will be required to plan a course outline of conceptual development with the instructor at the beginning of each semester. May be repeated for credit. Student must earn a grade of "B" or above in the course to repeat it. Prerequisite: ART 2308, ART 2371 and a grade of B or above in ART 3371 or permission of the instructor. Transfer students will be required to schedule a portfolio review with the painting instructor to gain permission to enroll in the class.

ART 4372. BODY AS RESOURCE. 3 Hours.

An advanced level course that investigates making imagery using portrait, self portrait, or the figure as subject. The course incorporates contemporary practices in digital imaging, digital studio, and Photoshop. This course requires expertise in digital imaging and studio photography. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of credit. Prerequisites: ART 3352 and ART 4363 or permission of instructor.

ART 4373. ADVANCED THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Class is designed for students to continue the development of advanced three-dimensional work and engage in a cross section of various media. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours to be selected from ART 3341, ART 3342, ART 3363, ART 4341, ART 4342, ART 4343, ART 4353, or permission of the instructor. Formerly ART 4366. Credit will be granted for both.

ART 4374. ADVANCED CONCEPT ART. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics in character, creature, prop, and environment designs to visualize storytelling of fictional worlds. Students will simulate real-world applications of conceptualized art in preproduction team-based pipelines processes. Prerequisite: ART 3365.

ART 4375. DESIGN TEXAS. 3 Hours.

Visual Communication outreach and problem solving. Classroom operates like a design agency to complete real projects for clients and nonprofits as selected by the instructor. Provides advanced undergraduate students an opportunity to interact with clients on the development and completion of complex communication design problems. Prerequisite: ART 3355 and permission from advisor.

ART 4376. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): SOUND. 3 Hours.

An advanced workshop in sound recording, sound design, and editing. Through lectures, lab, class demonstrations, and projects, students develop skills and knowledge in the technical and artistic aspects of sound techniques for film. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4377. AESTHETIC EDUC. 3 Hours.

ART 4378. TOPICS IN SCREENWRITING. 3 Hours.

This course will focus on specialized areas of screenwriting beyond foundational and developmental content. The content covered may include screenwriting adaptation, non-linear storytelling, and serial/episodic screenwriting. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4380. ADV STUDIES. 3 Hours.

ART 4381. THE MURAL. 3 Hours.

Students are required to complete a variety of mural exercises and projects. This is a hands on art class in which you will develop a visual understanding of history, planning, scaling mediums, materials and documentation of murals. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored and students will be expected to develop a confidence on how to approach this art form. Prerequisite: ART 2371, ART 3371.

ART 4382. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ARTS. 3 Hours.

Students will apply creativity, imagination, and innovation as they explore opportunities for entrepreneurship in the arts. Prerequisite: Student must have completed 60 credit hours or have the permission of the instructor.

ART 4383. INDEPENDENT CINEMA PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

Students will produce a major film or video in the genre of their choosing (narrative, documentary, commercial, or animation). Students may elect to work in a variety of media (including 16 mm film, digital video or installation) to produce original works. Students will be individually mentored as their productions move through preparation, shooting and post-production. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of instructor.

ART 4384. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): DIGITAL VISUAL EFFECTS. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the shooting requirements, set and location considerations, and software choices and techniques used for various visual effects treatments. Includes digital compositing and techniques such as matte generation, camera tracking, color correction, roto-scoping, Chroma Key, set extension, and 3D integration. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304 and ART 2358, or permission of the instructor.

ART 4389. INDEPENDENT STU. 3 Hours.

ART 4390. CONFERENCE COURSE: ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Independent study or research in an area of art history agreed upon in advance with the instructor. Written permission and the determination of obligations and objectives are required before registration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4391. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3 Hours.

Mature, capable students may be permitted to pursue individual art problems. Problems must be stated in writing, a definite conference schedule arranged, and the paperwork must be approved by both the supervising faculty member and the department chair prior to registration. May be repeated for credit for varied subject matter. Prerequisite: B average in art concentration.

ART 4392. SPECIAL STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Special course work in new or experimental offerings for which there is immediate need and for which special resources are available. May be repeated for credit. Primarily for art majors.

ART 4393. SPEC STUD 2-D. 3 Hours.

ART 4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.

Required of all students in the University Honors College. During the senior year, the student must complete a thesis or a project under the direction of a faculty member in the major department.

ART 4395. ART INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

An opportunity to apply academic training as participant/observer in a professional organization relevant to a major area of concentration. With permission of advisor, internships may be repeated for up to a maximum of nine hours credit. Internships must be arranged with the internship supervisor in the semester prior to enrolling for this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ART 4396. SPECIAL STUDIES IN ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Subjects of immediate interest in various fields of art history; to complement temporary museum exhibitions and/or faculty research specializations. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4397. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Topics in this course respond to emerging technologies, immediate needs, and specialized processes. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4400. PRO PRACTICE. 4 Hours.

ART 4695. ART INTERNSHIP. 6 Hours.

An opportunity to apply academic training as participant/observer in a professional organization relevant to a major area of concentration. With permission of advisor, internships may be repeated for up to a maximum of nine hours credit. Internships must be arranged with the internship supervisor in the semester prior to enrolling for this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ART 5000. SUPERVISED TEACHING STUDIO ART. 0 Hours.

Training in teaching methods and procedures for studio art classes, including weekly group meetings with the instructor and individual consultations. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art, or graduate standing and appointment as a teaching assistant. May be repeated.

ART 5301. MYTH&LIT IN ART. 3 Hours.

ART 5302. ART AS THERAPY. 3 Hours.

ART 5303. SPEC TOPICS ART. 3 Hours.

ART 5320. ART CRITICISM & THEORY. 3 Hours.

A discussion of placing art within the context of the history of ideas.

ART 5321. CREATIVE STRATEGIES. 3 Hours.

This is a seminar class for graduate students and will focus on exploring research strategies including the collection, interpretation and presentation of visual information. Students will read selected writings by artists, film and video makers, art historians, critics, designers and arts professionals on a weekly basis, contribute to class discussions, and examine their own creative strategies.

ART 5322. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ARTS MANAGEMENT AND ARTS BRANDING. 3 Hours.

Entrepreneurship in Arts Management and Arts Branding will offer students the opportunity to create, imagine, develop and implement individualized and collaborative entrepreneurial strategies that will strengthen their potential for success in their careers.

ART 5323. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: EAST-WEST CINEMA. 3 Hours.

Study of the cinema production process using significant works representative of important historic and contemporary ideas and movements from East and West.

ART 5330. CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE IN THE VISUAL ARTS & VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Seminar course that focuses on graduate student interaction with visiting artists, scholars, curators, critic, designers, and filmmakers.

ART 5340. RESEARCH IN STUDIO INTERMEDIA. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5341. RESEARCH IN SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5342. RESEARCH IN GLASS. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5343. RESEARCH IN PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5347. RESEARCH IN DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5353. RESEARCH IN METALS. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of the instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5355. RESEARCH IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5359. RESEARCH IN PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5360. TOPICS IN THE HISTORY OF ART & DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Special seminar/topics course focusing on enhancing the art and design knowledge base of MFA candidates in the areas of film/video, visual communication, intermedia-expanded studio, and glass as art.

ART 5363. RESEARCH IN CLAY. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5371. RESEARCH IN PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5383. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: SCREENWRITING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5384. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: CINEMATOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Emphasis is given to individual application of technical skills and aesthetic abilities of cinematography to develop students' "creative eye." Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5385. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: EDITING. 3 Hours.

An advanced workshop in video editing and post production. Emphasis will be placed on diverse editing genres and styles and the aesthetics of editing and post-production workflow. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5386. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: SHORT FILM PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

This course will concentrate on the narrative form with the goal of directing a 3-5-minute original short film exploring dramatic beats and the use of blocking and camera as narrator. The course involves the planning, production, and post-production of short narrative films. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5387. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: PRE THESIS FILM PRODUCTION I. 3 Hours.

Students will develop scripts or treatment and finish all the major pre-production works and production for pre-thesis films to be edited in pre-thesis Film Production. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5388. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: PRE THESIS FILM PRODUCTION II. 3 Hours.

Students will finish all the major post-production works for pre-thesis films. The class will work through a number of topics relating to digital post-production including video editing, sound design, basic compositing, color correction, and exporting final projects for various exhibition platforms with an exploration of the aesthetics and guiding principles behind each area. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5389. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: SPECIAL TOPICS TECHNIQUES. 3 Hours.

The class will provide a foundation for the student in learning the art of Producing and Production Management. It will encompass the four phases of film making:development, production, post production and distribution. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ART 5390. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Exploration of a specific area of cinema studies, designed to enhance and enrich the traditional production curriculum and provide significant professional research for an ever-changing discipline. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ART 5391. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the area of Studio Intermedia. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5392. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the study of Visual Communication.

ART 5393. INDEPENDENT AND DIRECTED RESEARCH IN FILM AND VIDEO. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in Film and Video.

ART 5394. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GLASS. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the study of glass.

ART 5395. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ART HISTORY AND CRITICISM. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in art history and criticism.

ART 5396. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Subjects of immediate interest in various fields of art history; to compliment faculty research specializations. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Permission of the instructor required.

ART 5397. MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. 3 Hours.

This course is intended to be the final course in the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) students program of study. Here, students will concentrate their studio activity towards the completion of a body of work to be exhibited, complete the written component of the degree as well as oral examinations. Students must have 30 hours of coursework in the concentration completed in their program of study prior to enrolling for this course.

ART 5640. RESEARCH IN STUDIO INTERMEDIA. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5641. RESEARCH IN SCULPTURE. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5642. RESEARCH IN GLASS. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5643. RESEARCH IN PRINTMAKING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5647. RESEARCH IN DRAWING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5653. RESEARCH IN METALS. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5655. RESEARCH IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5659. RESEARCH IN PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL IMAGING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5663. RESEARCH IN CLAY. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5671. RESEARCH IN PAINTING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5683. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: FILM PRODUCTION. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5697. MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. 6 Hours.

This course is intended to be the final course in the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) student's program of study. Here, students will concentrate their studio activity towards the completion a body of work to be exhibited, complete the written component of the degree as well as oral examinations. Students must have 30 hours of coursework in the concentration completed in their program of study prior to enrolling for this course.

ART 6330. SP TOP ART HIST. 3 Hours.

ART 6391. READGS ART HIST. 3 Hours.

AS 1101. DEV AIR POW I. 1 Hour.

AS 1110. DEV AIR POWER I. 1 Hour.

AS 1111. DEV AIR POW II. 1 Hour.

AS 1121. FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. 1 Hour.

(AS 1121 in the fall and AS 1122 in the spring) AS 100 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the U.S. Air Force and Air Force ROTC. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction into communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 1122. FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. 1 Hour.

(AS 1121 in the fall and AS 1122 in the spring) AS 100 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the U.S. Air Force and Air Force ROTC. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction into communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 1181. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY. 1 Hour.

(LLAB) (Every semester). The AS 100 and AS 200 LLabs include a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. The LLAB also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. The AS 300 and AS 400 LLAB consist of activities classified as leadership and management experiences. They involve the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps; and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications. LLAB also include interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.

AS 2101. USAF TODAY I. 1 Hour.

AS 2110. AF TODAY I. 1 Hour.

AS 2111. USAF TODAY II. 1 Hour.

AS 2121. TEAM AND LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS. 1 Hour.

(AS 2121 in the fall and 2122 in the spring): A survey course designed to provide a basic understanding of both leadership and team building fundamentals. In this course, students will apply learned leadership perspectives while completing team building activities and discussing various leadership topics (i.e., conflict management, motivation, ethical decision-making, etc.). Additionally, students will be introduced to, and practice, basic verbal and written communication skills to develop effective thinking, writing, and speaking proficiencies. Students are taught from the beginning that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that are not typically associated with these topics. Such aspects include listening, self-assessment/self-reflection, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. As a whole, this course provides the student with a knowledge level understanding of the general elements of leader development and effective teamwork. Furthermore, students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 2122. TEAM AND LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS. 1 Hour.

(AS 2121 in the fall and 2122 in the spring): A survey course designed to provide a basic understanding of both leadership and team building fundamentals. In this course, students will apply learned leadership perspectives while completing team building activities and discussing various leadership topics (i.e., conflict management, motivation, ethical decision-making, etc.). Additionally, students will be introduced to, and practice, basic verbal and written communication skills to develop effective thinking, writing, and speaking proficiencies. Students are taught from the beginning that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that are not typically associated with these topics. Such aspects include listening, self-assessment/self-reflection, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. As a whole, this course provides the student with a knowledge level understanding of the general elements of leader development and effective teamwork. Furthermore, students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 3301. LEADERSHIP STUDIES. 3 Hours.

(AS 3301 in the fall and AS 3311 in the spring). AS 300 is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required for an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.

AS 3310. MANAG & LEAD I. 3 Hours.

AS 3311. LEADERSHIP STUDIES. 3 Hours.

(AS 3301 in the fall and AS 3311 in the spring). AS 300 is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required for an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.

AS 4301. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS/PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY. 3 Hours.

(AS 4301 in the fall and 4311 in the spring). AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. An additional Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

AS 4310. NA SEC AM SOC I. 3 Hours.

AS 4311. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS/PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY. 3 Hours.

(AS 4301 in the fall and AS 4311 in the spring). AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. An additional Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

ASA 1191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1291. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2291. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3291. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4291. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4691. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 6 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5291. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5691. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 6 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASDS 5100. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1 Hour.

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop and execute individualized research projects in collaboration with faculty mentors. Students will engage in hands-on, faculty-guided research across various disciplines, learning to design studies, collect and analyze data, and present their findings effectively. Through a combination of independent work and structured mentorship, students will gain practical experience in research methodologies, critical thinking, and academic writing. The course emphasizes skill development in project management, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students for advanced studies and professional careers. Students will showcase their research in presentations or written reports, contributing to a deeper understanding of their chosen field and fostering meaningful academic connections with faculty members.

ASDS 5301. STATISTICAL THEORY AND APPLICATIONS. 3 Hours.

An introduction to statistical theory and applications using R/SAS software. Topics may include descriptive statistics, numeracy, statistical concepts in estimation and testing, basic principles of design of experiments, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and some nonparametric statistical methods. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 5302. PRINCIPLE OF DATA SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the end-to-end process of going from unstructured, messy data to knowledge and actionable insights. Provides a broad overview of what data science means and systems and tools commonly used for data science and illustrates the principles of data science through several case studies, including business, marketing, medical imaging, and biology, among others. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 5303. STATISTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING I. 3 Hours.

Statistical and scientific computing focusing on programming in Python or R. Concepts in statistical computing include Monte Carlo techniques, Jackknife, Bootstrapping, Cross-Validation, and others. Concepts in scientific computing include computational and randomized linear algebra, principal component analysis, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 5304. APPLIED MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Statistical analysis for data collected in several variables. Topics include sampling from the multivariate normal distribution, multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, principal components, and factor analysis. Basic knowledge of programming in SAS or R is required. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 5305. DEEP LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to artificial neural networks and deep learning. Topics include DL basics, history, and introduction to Pytorch; Perceptrons and their inspiration from neuroscience; Gradients, Autograd, designing deep linear systems; Training and testing neural networks, backpropagation, stochastic gradient descent; Applying Optimization and regularization to neural nets; Convolutional Neural Networks (ConvNets/CNNs); Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs); and Modern Networks and their applications. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 5306. APPLIED TIME SERIES ANALYSIS IN DATA ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the theory and applications of time series modeling with an emphasis on modeling and forecasting using the software. Topics include stationarity and autocorrelation, autoregressive, moving average, ARMA and ARIMA; forecasting and estimation; spectral analysis. Computational implementation in R. Basic programming skills is preferred. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6300. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Special Topics in Data Science offers students a dynamic learning experience through a series of guest lectures by industry leaders and practitioners. The course explores the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in data science across various industries. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and industry-sponsored projects, students will gain exposure to real-world data science applications, learn how to tackle complex business problems, and understand the tools and technologies shaping the future of the field. The course emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving while providing students with networking opportunities to connect with professionals in the industry. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6301. ADVANCE REGRESSION ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Topics include multiple linear regression, ordinary and generalized least squares, partial and multiple correlation, regression diagnostics, collinearity, model building, and nonlinear regression. The course provides an extended introduction to the computer package widely used for statistical analysis. Basic knowledge of programming is required. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 6302. MACHINE LEARNING WITH APPLICATIONS. 3 Hours.

Topics include but are not limited to supervised learning methods: linear model, generalized linear model, logistic regression, linear discriminant analysis (LDA), quadratic discriminant analysis (QDA), nearest neighbor classifier, support vector machines, tree-based methods (decision tree, random forest, XGBoost), and neural networks; and unsupervised learning methods: clustering, principal component analysis, and independent component analysis. The course provides an extended introduction to tools widely used for statistical machine learning. Basic programming skills are preferred. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 6303. DATA MINING WITH INFORMATION VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to statistical pattern recognition. The main topics include Bayes decision theory, discriminant functions, maximum likelihood estimation, PCA, LDA, semi-supervised kernel learning, and graph embedding. This course will discuss some applications of data mining in different application fields, such as business, marketing, medical imaging, biology. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 6304. OPTIMIZATION AND BIG DATA ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

Topics include an introduction to big data analysis, real-world applications of data science, linear system solutions, linear programming, duality theory, convex sets, convex functions, optimality conditions, unconstrained Optimization, constraint optimization, conjugate direction methods, alternating direction method of multipliers, classification/regression models and algorithms, dimensionality reduction for visualization and projects on real data. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6305. STATISTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING II. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics in statistical and scientific computing, emphasizing complex data analysis, such as high-dimensional and functional data. Topics include Expectation-Maximization (EM), Stochastic and Monte Carlo EM, Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, Gibbs sampling, functional principal component analysis, tensors, and tensor decompositions. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6306. INTERNSHIP/CAPSTONE RESEARCH PROJECT. 3 Hours.

The capstone project aims to give students a "hands-on" experience in analyzing interesting datasets with cutting-edge techniques of their interest. While students are encouraged to get feedback and mentoring from faculty, they should work as independently as possible with their teams. Progress will be monitored by completing the following quarterly milestones: (1) Acquisition of dataset, data pre-processing, and clear statement/justification of the proposed analysis. (2) Preliminary results and discussion of the plausibility of the results, (3) Refinement of codes, analysis, and results. (4) Submission of a written 5+ page report including introduction, background, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. (5) Final oral presentation chaired by an ASDS faculty who read the written report. The project team members are expected to answer project-related questions from faculty and peers satisfactorily. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303, ASDS 6301, ASDS 6302, ASDS 6303.

ASL 1441. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. 4 Hours.

Introduction to the basic production (expressive skills) and comprehension (receptive skills) of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers, develops conversational ability, introduces Deaf culture, and exposes students to ASL grammar.

ASL 1442. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II. 4 Hours.

Builds on production (expressive skills) and comprehension (receptive skills) of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 1441. Includes the manual alphabet and numbers, conversational skills, in-depth discussion of Deaf culture, and continuous exposure to ASL grammar. Prerequisite: ASL 1441, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 1491. CONFERENCE COURSE. 4 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ASL 2313. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. 3 Hours.

Expands on expressive and receptive skills of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 1442, adding more complex grammatical features, vocabulary, and communicative activities, as well as continued discussion of Deaf culture. Prerequisite: ASL 1442, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 2314. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II. 3 Hours.

Expands on the expressive and receptive skills, grammar, and vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 2313, including more complex communicative activities and discussion of the use of culturally significant topics relating to the Deaf Community. This course satisfies the University of Texas at Arlington core curriculum requirement in language, philosophy and culture. Prerequisite: ASL 2313, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 2391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ASL 3301. AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. 3 Hours.

This course provides a multidisciplinary overview of Deaf Culture and C/community, exploring concepts and issues such as language, identity, and cultural norms. Taught in English.

ASL 3315. ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. 3 Hours.

This course expands on the expressive and receptive skills, grammar, and vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 2314, including increasingly complex communicative activities, discussion of culturally significant topics relating to the Deaf Community, and exploring a wide range of ASL nuances. Prerequisite: ASL 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ASL 3333. ASL DEPICTION. 3 Hours.

This course examines the use of ASL classifiers, visual vernacular, mime, gesture, role shifting, eye gaze, non-manual markers, location, embodiment, and performativity to communicate visually. Students will learn to go beyond using conventional vocabulary and better use their bodies and the signing space around them to depict the concepts they convey and stories they tell. Prerequisite: ASL 2313 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in ASL 2313.

ASL 4330. LINGUISTICS OF ASL. 3 Hours.

This course explores the linguistic structure and features of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will study the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of ASL. Variation, code-switching, historical change, language contact signing, and related phenomena will also be examined. Prerequisite: ASL 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ASTR 1345. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ASTR 1303)

ASTR 1345 and ASTR 1346 constitute a one-year sequence for any student who is interested in learning his/her place within the astronomical universe. The first semester consists of an essentially descriptive treatment of the apparent motions and properties of members of the Solar System including the Sun, the planets and their moons, comets and rockets, and satellites as well as the mechanics and evolution of the Solar System. The laboratory work includes the use of astronomical telescopes for observation.

ASTR 1346. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY II. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ASTR 1304)

Follows ASTR 1345 and focuses on the science of stars and galaxies. Properties of light are applied to the understanding and classification of stars and to determining their distances. Topics include nuclear reactions, binary stars, variable stars, exploding stars, black holes, and star clusters. The course concludes with the structure of the Milky Way and the role galaxies play in modern cosmological theories. The laboratory work includes telescopic observations.

ASTR 1445. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY I. 4 Hours.

ASTR 1445 and ASTR 1446 constitute a one-year sequence for any student who is interested in learning his/her place within the astronomical universe. These two courses satisfy eight hours of the 11-hour science requirement in the core curriculum and are designed for students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts or Business Administration. The first semester consists of an essentially descriptive treatment of the apparent motions and properties of members of the Solar System including the Sun, the planets and their moons, comets and rockets, and satellites as well as the mechanics and evolution of the Solar System. The laboratory work includes the use of astronomical telescopes for observation.

ASTR 1446. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY II. 4 Hours.

Follows ASTR 1445 and focuses on the science of stars and galaxies. Properties of light are applied to the understanding and classification of stars and to determining their distances. Topics include nuclear reactions, binary stars, variable stars, exploding stars, black holes, and star clusters. The course concludes with the structure of the Milky Way and the role galaxies play in modern cosmological theories. The laboratory work includes telescopic observations.

ASTR 2345. ARCHAEOASTRONOMY. 3 Hours.

This is a one semester course on astronomy and archaeology intertwining with an emphasis on the interesting relationship between ancient constructions and the sky. It provides a better understanding of the ideas of the architects of the past and of their religious and symbolic worlds. Many examples show how ancient astronomy still related to current astronomy in so many ways and events, such as the total lunar eclipse that led to the Athenian defeat at Syracuse, or the relation of the Easter/Passover/Chinese New Year to lunar cycles, or Polynesian sailors who populated the Pacific with the stars as a guide. This course is divided into three sections, the first of which explores the past relations between astronomy and people, power, the afterworld, architecture, and landscape. Secondly, the fundamentals of archeoastronomy are then addressed in detail, with coverage of the celestial coordinates; the apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets; observation of celestial bodies at the horizon; the use of astronomical software in archeoastronomy; and current methods for making and analyzing measurements. The final section reviews what archeoastronomy can now tell us about the nature and purpose of such sites and structures as Stonehenge, the Pyramids of Giza, Chichen Itza, the Campus Martius, and the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. Prerequisite: high school math.

BANA 3308. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to data mining and business analytics techniques that will enable them to draw actionable insights from data. In addition to tracing the evolution of ideas in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL), the course provides hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms-such as linear, ensemble, and neural network models-that organizations rely on to derive business value. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321 and INSY 3300.

BANA 3309. DATA VISUALIZATION AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to cutting-edge techniques for visualizing data and creating dashboards to facilitate data-driven decision making. Topics include fundamentals of SQL, preprocessing of data, examining principles and concepts underlying visual characteristics of data, exploring graphs and charts to draw insight from data, assessing the quality of datasets, and performing exploratory analysis. Creating dashboards and storytelling to communicate business insight will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321 and INSY 3300.

BANA 4308. ADVANCED DATA SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms using Python. Students will receive hands-on training on supervised learning algorithms such as KNN, Naïve Bayes, Linear and Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machines, Decision Trees and Ensembles, and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). The course will also cover foundations of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and unsupervised learning algorithms such as K-Means, Hierarchical Clustering, and DBSCAN. Prerequisite: BANA 3308 and BANA 3309.

BANA 4311. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN DATA SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

This course discusses ethical concerns and social issues related to the creation, storage, analysis, use, and dissemination of data arising from business applications of machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and data science. Topics include fairness, validity, anonymity, privacy, ownership, human subject research and societal consequences of data analysis and use by business organizations. Prerequisite: BANA 3308.

BANA 4326. CAPSTONE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

This course covers advanced analytics techniques, such as Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning. It also provides students an opportunity to apply their analytics skills to solve a real-world problem and present the efficacy of their solution from a business perspective. Communication and presentation skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BANA 4308.

BANA 4331. SEMINAR IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

The course will be taught in a seminar style and will involve readings and discussions on advanced/special topics in Business Analytics. It may be repeated for credit with the consent of the department. Prerequisite: 60 or 90 credit hours and consent of instructor.

BANA 4393. BUSINESS ANALYTICS INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

The course will allow students to apply analytics concepts and principles to problems in a real-world setting. The course may be used as an advanced business elective only and will be graded on a pass/fail basis. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. The course may not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of department internship advisor.

BCMN 1355. BROADCAST DICTION. 3 Hours.

Application of the phonetic alphabet to improve vocal processes, articulation, and pronunciation. Practice in the reading of broadcast copy. Credit will be given for only one of BCMN 1355, THEA 1302, or SPCH 1302.

BCMN 2347. BROADCAST WRITING AND REPORTING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 2339)

Writing non-dramatic scripts for radio and television. Emphasis is on writing for time and under deadline pressure as well as writing in active voice.

BCMN 2350. BRDCST WRITING. 3 Hours.

BCMN 2357. RADIO PRODUCTION I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 2303)

The fundamentals of radio broadcasting. The techniques of announcing, interviewing, script writing, programming, types of radio production, audience analysis, and vocational opportunities. Students participate in typical broadcasting activities.

BCMN 2358. VIDEO PRODUCTION. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 1336)

Fundamentals of video production and television broadcasting, including camera operation, video editing, writing, and lighting.

BCMN 2360. INTRODUCTION TO BROADCASTING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 1335)

A survey of historical and contemporary operations and functions of broadcasting. How radio, television, podcasting, and streaming media operate, including understanding of stations, distribution methods and facilities, regulation and the FCC, networks, advertising agencies, audience ratings, and new technologies.

BCMN 2366. AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Producing aerial photography and videography using drones. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration's remote pilot certification process. Prerequisite: 30 hours earned.

BCMN 3318. BROADCAST SALE. 3 Hours.

BCMN 3319. BROADCAST MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

Management procedures, policies, and responsibilities in the successful operation of telecommunication industries. Areas covered are planning, problem-solving, personnel, facilities, government, financial resources, and public service. Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 3340. ELECTRONIC NEWS. 3 Hours.

News writing and gathering for radio, television, podcasting and streaming media; studio production and switching practices; use of basic audio and video electronic equipment; editing of news stories for analysis and criticism. Prerequisite: Three hours of Math, COMM 2311 (or concurrent enrollment), and a grade of C or better in the following courses: BCMN 2347, BCMN 2357, BCMN 2358, and BCMN 2360.

BCMN 3341. PUBLIC AFFAIRS & NEWS PROGRAMMING. 3 Hours.

Planning of public affairs and news programs; story ideas, news judgments, reporting, shooting, editing, and presentation. Prerequisite: BCMN 3340.

BCMN 3350. SPECIALIZED TELEVISION REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Producing and reporting of news information for the television media on specialized topics. Students will participate in news gathering, writing, and shoot packages for television. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 3355. BROADCAST ANNOUNCING. 3 Hours.

Concentrated study of phrasing, timing, voice modulation, pronunciation and articulation. Analysis and interpretation of all types of broadcast copy. Integration of current industry standard announcing and performance into radio, television, podcasting and other digital productions. Prerequisite: COMM 2311 and a grade of C or better in the following courses: BCMN 2347, BCMN 2357, BCMN 2358, BCMN 2360.

BCMN 3356. BROADCAST ANNOUNCING II. 3 Hours.

Continued concentration on announcing and the interpretation of broadcast copy including vocal delivery, phrasing, and communication of meaning.

BCMN 3357. RADIO PRODUCTION II. 3 Hours.

Development of production and announcing skills basic to professional broadcasting. Students perform a variety of broadcasting assignments. Prerequisite: JOUR 1345, and a grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or higher in BCMN 2347, 2357, 2358, 2360.

BCMN 3358. TV PRODUCTION II. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of television broadcasting, including programming concepts, writing, lighting, and switching practices. Prerequisite: BCMN 3340.

BCMN 3360. SPORTS REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Reporting on sports across multiple platforms. Credit will not be given for both BCMN 3360 and JOUR 3360. Prerequisite: COMM 2311 (previously listed as JOUR 1345) and a grade of C or better (2.0/4.0 scale) in both BCMN 2347 and BCMN 2358.

BCMN 3370. MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

Digital audio and video production applicable to various communication professions. This course is for non-broadcast majors and may not be substituted for BCMN 2357 or BCMN 2358.

BCMN 3380. PODCAST PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

The fundamentals of podcast production including show design and content, audio-video recording and editing techniques, distribution, market analysis and promotion. Prerequisite: 45 hours earned.

BCMN 4191. MEDIA WORKSHOP. 1 Hour.

Contemporary activities in broadcasting. Topics will vary. May be repeated up to three times. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

BCMN 4192. SPECIAL TOPIC. 1 Hour.

BCMN 4193. SPEC TOPICS. 1 Hour.

BCMN 4194. AUDIO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP. 1 Hour.

Producing radio and other audio projects. Can be repeated for credit up to three times.

BCMN 4291. CONF COURSE. 2 Hours.

BCMN 4292. SPECIAL TOPIC. 2 Hours.

BCMN 4293. SPEC TOPICS. 2 Hours.

BCMN 4319. BCST PROMOTION. 3 Hours.

BCMN 4320. CURRENT ISSUES IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS. 3 Hours.

Recent and current literature in radio and television broadcasting, cablecasting, industrial video, satellite distribution, and national and international telecommunications policies. Current problems and possible solutions. Prerequisite: COMM 3315, a grade of C or better in BCMN 3319, and BCMN 3340.

BCMN 4322. CORPORATE VIDEO PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

Producing video for nonprofit, municipal, and corporate community partners. Includes professional client interaction, project proposals and contracts, team dynamics and leadership, and video distribution guidelines. Prerequisite: COMM 3315 and a grade of C or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 4340. NEWS PRACTICUM. 3 Hours.

BCMN 4350. ADVANCED TELEVISION REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Production and evaluation of news programs for transmission on electronic media. Students will participate in production of newscasts for airing via broadcast and cable systems. Prerequisite: COMM 3315, a grade of C or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 4357. RAD COMM PROD. 3 Hours.

BCMN 4360. DOCUMENTARY VIDEO PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

Advanced television techniques including single-camera production skills, writing, lighting, and digital editing. Prerequisites: BCMN 3340.

BCMN 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Topic assigned on an individual basis, covering individual research or study in the designated areas. May be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

BCMN 4392. SPECIAL TOPIC. 3 Hours.

BCMN 4393. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Special studies in broadcasting. Topic varies from semester to semester. May be repeated when topics change, for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: BCMN 3340 and 60 hours earned, and permission of department.

BCMN 4395. PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Individual research in broadcasting while working with business and industry. Individual conference to be arranged. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of department.

BCOM 3360. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Principles and practice of effective communication with business organizations. Students will be exposed to theories of persuasion, argumentation and advocacy. Techniques to achieve group compromise and conflict resolution are also emphasized. A business professionalism lab is required. The grade for this course requires the completion of both the lecture component and the professionalism lab. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours.

BCOM 4380. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS FOR BUSINESS. 3 Hours.

Students develop written and oral communication skills. Multiple individual professional writing projects will be produced and critiqued. Grammar, sentence structure, and word choice in the business setting will be developed. Students will deliver multiple oral presentations and learn their strategy, techniques, and tips for succinct communications. Non-verbal communication will be reviewed. Prerequisite: BCOM 3360.

BCOM 5175. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS. 1 Hour.

Course focuses on effective oral and written communication skills for business leaders. Discusses advanced techniques for improved business writing and presentation skills. Also stresses presentation media and computer graphics for reports and presentations.

BCOM 5375. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMMUNICATION THEORY & PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Examines theories of effective oral and written communication for managers, including conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and others. Discusses techniques for improved research, report writing and presentation. Integrates presentation media and computer graphics for reports and presentations.

BE 1000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Freshman level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

BE 1105. MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Introduction to basic biology and engineering problems associated with living systems and health care delivery. Examples will be used to illustrate how basic concepts and tools of science & engineering can be brought to bear in understanding, mimicking and utilizing biological processes.

BE 1325. INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Topics include introduction to basic engineering principles and quantitative methods, their applications in analyzing and solving problems in biology and medicine. Also includes new trends in the development of bioengineering and biotechnology.

BE 2000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Sophomore level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

BE 2300. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

A study of selected topics in Bioengineering. May be repeated when topics vary.

BE 2310. ENGINEERING APPROACHES TO SOLVING CLINICAL CHALLENGES. 3 Hours.

In this sophomore course, students will apply engineering principles to find solutions to current clinical problems presented to the class. As small groups, students will work as teams to design a process or system to meet the desired needs of the given clinical challenges based on the necessary constraints. As a final project presentation, students will use what they have learned to identify a new clinical challenge and work to define a meaningful set of manufacturing, fiscal, safety, ethical, and health-related constraints associated with the problem. Students will be highly encouraged to identify solutions to these newly derived clinical problems and to integrate this clinical challenge as part of their future senior design project. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 1105, BE 1325, MATH 2425, CHEM 1442, and BE 2315 or consent of BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 2315. INTRODUCTORY COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR BIOENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Students learn programming concepts (variable, array, command, logics, do-loop, etc.) through the use of SolidWorks, MatLab, and Image J, etc. Students learn to use these computational tools by working on problems and exercises of biological, physiological relevance and clinical applications. Prerequisite: A course grade of C or better in BE 1325, and MATH 1426 or consent of BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Junior level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum 3 times.

BE 3101. SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

University and guest lecturers speak on topics of current research interest in the field of bioengineering. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3180. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND QUALITY STANDARDS. 1 Hour.

Topics include introduction to fundamentals of regulatory requirements for medical devices, broadly defined as mechanical and electronic equipment or tissue-implantable constructs. Familiarization with national and international regulatory agencies, and presentation of the processes of securing regulatory approvals for medical devices. Emphasis will be on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but examples from other regulatory agencies will also be presented. The course also introduces students to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology as well as various professional engineering societies that provide quality standards for bioengineering design. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3191. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor and the instructor.

BE 3195. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assign projects and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 70 undergraduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the undergraduate program. Permission of Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

BE 3280. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS & QUALITY STANDARDS. 2 Hours.

Topics include introduction to fundamentals of regulatory requirements for medical devices, broadly defined as mechanical and electronic equipment or tissue-implantable constructs. Familiarization with national and international regulatory agencies, and presentation of the processes of securing regulatory approvals for medical devices. Emphasis will be on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but examples from other regulatory agencies will also be presented. The course also introduces students to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology as well as various professional engineering societies that provide quality standards for bioengineering design. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3295. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain first hand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 70 undergraduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the undergraduate program. Permission of Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

BE 3301. CELL PHYSIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course will cover principles of molecular omics (i.e., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and synthetic biology); the field of molecular bioengineering and processes involving inducible transcription and chimeric proteins; the composition of cell membranes, ion transport and the application of optogenetics in cell physiology regulation; the way cells communicate and integrate signals and translate them in intracellular metabolic cascades through the understanding of phosphoproteomics, energy metabolism, metabolomics, cellular motility, and molecular motors; the processes involved in cell proliferation, abnormal cell division dysregulation in cancer, and nanotechnology techniques for tumor treatment. Preferred background: basic understanding of general biology and general chemistry. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3310. BIOMECHANICS AND FLUID FLOW WITH COMPUTATIONAL LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

Following an introduction to the basics of solid, fluid mechanics, student learn the fundamental behavior of various biological materials, flow properties of blood, viscoelastic properties of cells, tissue matrix, as well as their roles in human physiology at normal and disease states. Examples also include the design aspects of medical prosthetic devices. The course will cover biomechanics across a wide range of scales from organism, organ, tissue, cell and to protein levels. Students learn computational modeling to formulate and solve bioengineering problems. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3317. LINEAR SYSTEMS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Time-domain transient analysis, convolution, Laplace Transforms, Fourier Series, Transforms and their applications, transfer functions, signal flow diagrams, Bode plots, stability criteria, sampling, filter designs, and Discrete-time signals and systems. Examples with applications in bioengineering will be emphasized. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3320. BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

This course introduces basic technical skills for the acquisition and analysis of biomedical signals in living systems. Students will explore the principles of sensors, signal transformation, and simple signal processing with physiological signal applications. The course also includes hands-on programming in computer-based data acquisition platforms, focusing on sensor integration for experimental data collection, processing, and analysis. Key topics include error analysis, repeatability, resolution, and the interpretation of data from living systems, emphasizing clinical applications. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 2326, BE 2315, and PHYS 1444 (PHYS 1444 may be taken concurrently) or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3323. INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHOTONICS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to properties of light, light-cell/tissue interactions, optical techniques, and optical instrumentation in the context of biophotonic medical applications. Topics that will be covered include fundamental properties of optical wave fields, basic properties and characterization of laser sources and detectors used in modern biomedicine, interferometery, linear and nonlinear light-tissue interactions exploited for biomedical imaging and sensing applications, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: BIOL 1442, CHEM 1442, MATH 3319, PHYS 1444, and BE 3415.

BE 3325. FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the anatomy of fluorescence microscopy and the physical principles of its operation; confocal and multi-photon microscopy; molecular imaging applications based on Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS), Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) and Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscopy. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general chemistry, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3327. TISSUE OPTICS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the science and technology behind tissue optical imaging systems and their design requirements for different clinical applications; diffuse optical tomography; fluorescence tomography; bioluminescence tomography; multi-modality imaging. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general chemistry, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3343. MATLAB AND APPLICATIONS FOR BIOENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course consists of two parts: the first part teaches students how to use MATLAB for engineering computation, quantitative analysis, scientific plotting/graphing presentation, and numerical modeling in solving real-world problems. After enabling students to generate arrays, files, functions, and to write MATLAB programs, the course will focus on using MATLAB for bioengineering applications, including 2D and 3D graphing for biological images, data processing for time-varying signals, and 2D Fourier transform for medical image processing. A variety of examples often encountered in the biological, biomedical engineering field will be used as class demonstration, presentation and project assignments. Preferred background: basic programming skills. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3344. BIOINSTRUMENTATION. 3 Hours.

Fundamental principles of bioinstrumentation, including operational amplifiers and instrumentation amplifiers; measurements of biopotentials; signals and noise in biological systems; mechanical transducers; resistive, inductive, capacitive transducers; measurement of temperature, blood pressure and flow; electrical safety. Prerequisite: C or better in EE 2440 or CSE 2440; accepted in BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3346. MEDICAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces basic medical imaging modalities, including X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine Imaging (PET and SPECT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and image-guided interventions. Through this course, the students will learn fundamental knowledge on how medical images are obtained and how they can be used for diagnosis, therapy, and surgery. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3352. DIGITAL PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS. 3 Hours.

Fundamental techniques for extraction of useful information from signals acquired from biological systems. Topics include time and frequency domain analysis, cross correlation, spectrum analysis, and convolution. Design of finite impulse response (FIR) and infinite impulse response (IIR) filters for processing biological signals are described. Examples include cardiac, respiratory, and biomechanical movements. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics and differential equations. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program and BE 3317 (or equivalent course) or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3364. TISSUE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of cell/extracellular matrix interactions in terms of cell spreading, migration, proliferation and function; soft and hard tissue wound healing and nerve regeneration; polymer scaffolding materials and fabrication methods; cell-polymer interactions; in vitro and in vivo tissue culture and organ replacement. Prerequisite: BIOL 1442, CHEM 4311 (or concurrent enrollment), MATH 3319, and PHYS 1444.

BE 3367. CELL CULTURE AND BIOMATERIAL LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

This course will cover common techniques used in cell culture including aseptic techniques, culture media preparation, cell culture/subculture, cell counting, cell freezing, as well as transfection techniques. The course will also include synthesis of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery and study of the drug releasing profile. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380 (may be taken concurrently). Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3372. DRUG DELIVERY. 3 Hours.

This class focuses on the development, design, and application of controlled and targeted drug delivery systems including transdermal, inhalation, drug eluting stents, stimulated-drug, as well as microparticles and nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery. Principles of drug delivery, targeting, modification, distribution and diffusion will be discussed. Prerequisite: PHYS 1444, BIOL 1442, MATH 3319, CHEM 1442 and BE 3415.

BE 3380. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY IN BE. 3 Hours.

An introduction to human physiology emphasizing biomedical engineering related topics. The course focuses on understanding basic function with the relationships on the cellular as well as organ level in both healthy and diseased states. Preferred background: basic understanding of general biology. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3395. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain first hand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 70 undergraduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the undergraduate program. Permission of Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

BE 3415. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING. 4 Hours.

The course will introduce the principles of engineering living systems at the atomic, molecular, and cellular levels. Fundamentals covered in the course will include topics such as chemical bonding and reactions; synthesis, structure and function of carbohydrates, polypeptides, nucleic acids, and lipids; as well as analytical and engineering tools for characterization, design, and production of synthetic biological systems. A laboratory component will provide hands on experience including methods important to synthetic biochemistry, protein engineering, cellular reprogramming, and metabolic engineering. Knowledge of college level general chemistry is required. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 1105, BE 1325, BIOL 1441, CHEM 1442, and MATH 2425, or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Senior level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

BE 4191. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 4291. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 4300. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

A study of selected topics in Bioengineering. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and undergraduate advisor.

BE 4312. TISSUE BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces biomechanics as a means to describe mechanical behavior of biological tissues. A comprehensive course, it covers the fundamental concepts, experimental and theoretical approaches of biomechanics, and their applications in modern bioengineering, including mechano signal transduction, pathophysiology, tissue engineering and regeneration, medical implants, surgical intervention. Structural-mechanical properties of specific tissues, such as heart valves, cardiac tissues, blood vessels, tendon/ligament, skeletal muscles, cartilage, and meniscus will be discussed in great details. This course integrates the concepts of biomechanics, the underlying structural and biological mechanisms, illustrates how experimental, analytical and computational methods have been used to address clinical needs in enhancing the quality of health care delivery. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4314. BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive course covers the essential knowledge in biomedical implants. The goal is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the clinical needs, the engineering principles, methodologies used in implant design, the resulting host-implant interaction, and the constraints, limitations on engineering design optimization, as well as the evaluation and assessment of the implant performance and clinical outcomes. Case studies include mechanical, bio-prosthetic and trans-catheter heart valves, vascular grafts, stents, pacemakers, orthopedic implants, dental implants, etc. The course also covers topics on regulatory issues, patent protection, design validation in animal models and clinical trials, IACUC, IRB, Good Manufacture Practice (GMP), and FDA regulations and approvals. Students are expected to be able to apply the learning to solve problems in the rapidly growing field of biomedical engineering. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4318. MEDICAL DEVICE PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The course will introduce the laboratory techniques commonly used for designing and prototyping medical devices and implants. The course will also cover the incorporation of tissue bioengineering scaffold into the medical implant design and explore the use of 3D printing technology for medical device prototyping. The design of medical devices and implants will be taught using SolidWorks, one of the most popularly used software for computer-aided 3D modeling. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate adviser.

BE 4324. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

The primary objective of this course is to provide students hands-on experience with fundamental optical techniques and instrumentation used in modern biomedical research and applications. The skills learned will be valuable to anyone who intends to work in an experimental setting that requires working knowledge of optical instrumentation and techniques. The course is divided into ten core lab modules that cover topics ranging from basic optical techniques to advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3320. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4325. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Topics cover fundamentals of biosensors, bio-signal processing, and bioinstrumentation. An introduction to various imaging modalities such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance, optical tomography, and x-ray radiography is also presented. Other bioengineering topics may be included as time allows or as is appropriate. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4326. TISSUE ULTRASOUND-OPTICAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce the fundamental principles of ultrasound and optical related imaging techniques, such as ultrasonic, tissue optical, and photoacoustic imaging techniques. Some topics related to the new progresses and applications in the related fields will be introduced. Students are expected to know the principles of these imaging techniques, and use mathematical, numerical simulation and experimental methods to understand these technologies and their biomedical applications. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of PHYS 1443, PHYS 1444 and BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4329. NEURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course consists of both lecture/discussion and laboratory. Lecture topics include central and peripheral nervous system injury and regeneration, brain/machine interfacing, primary culture of neural cells, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease. Laboratories include embryonic and neonatal rat derived neuronal culturing, immunostaining and quantitative analysis. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3367 and BE 3380. Prerequisites: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4330. MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING. 3 Hours.

Principles and computational methods in digitally processing medical images are presented. Topics include image reconstruction, two and three dimensional visualization, image registration, quantitative image analysis, image enhancement, and statistical processing methods including Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisites: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4331. BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY. 3 Hours.

The course introduces fundamental knowledge in biomaterials, structure-property-function relationships of the polymers, and their interactions with the host in-vitro and in-vivo. Specific topics include polymer-based biomaterials, polymer synthesis, property characterization, types of biodegradable polymer, their processes, and the evaluation for biocompatibility and host responses. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4333. NANO BIOMATERIALS AND LIVING-SYSTEMS INTERACTION. 3 Hours.

The course introduces basic and applicable knowledges in nanoparticle design and their applications in biomedicine. Specific topics include basic knowledge of nanomaterials, nano-polymer, nanoparticle design, manufacturing, property characterizations, and their applications in drug delivery, tissue repair, cancer treatment, among others. Through course requirement, students learn the skills in project design, proposal writing, and results presentation. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4334. INTRODUCTORY NANO AND BIOPOLYMER MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

Topics include design, fabrication, characterization, surface-engineering, functionalization of polymeric materials and their interactions with biological systems at cellular and tissue levels. Topics also include both synthetic and biological materials at nano scale for biomedical applications, including DNA, protein and peptides used in tissue engineering, drug delivery, gene therapy. Prerequisite: BE 3320, BE 3380, BE 4368, BE 4325.

BE 4337. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Principles of momentum, mass and heat transfer; description of blood flow, trans-capillary, interstitial, lymphatic fluid transport and pulmonary gas exchange. Applications in the design of blood oxygenator, dialysis devices, and strategies in drug delivery, hyperthermia treatment. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, biology and calculus, and successful completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4345. BIOSENSORS. 3 Hours.

The course will cover major classes of bio-sensing technologies currently used in practice and the emerging ones that are currently being evaluated. The basic operating principle behind bio-sensing technologies will be explained and its implementation in medical devices will be discussed. Explanation of biosensor operation will involve understanding the mechanism of bio-signal transduction (bio-parameter to biomechanical, electrical, optical or chemical signal), detection method, and their analysis. Methodology for device calibration and data interpretation of physiological parameters will be discussed. The course material will be derived from book chapters and review papers. Course includes hand-on learning experience in laboratory by deconstructing commercially available biosensors and using experimental bio-sensing instruments. Students will be required to design and implement a point-of-care biosensor. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of EE 2440 or CSE 2440. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4350. SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I. 3 Hours.

First of two courses in design of biomedical systems and processes. Major design project in biomedical engineering, incorporating engineering standards and realistic design constraints. This course prepares students through a major design experience incorporating engineering principles and realistic constraints that include most of the following considerations: economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, and social consideration. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 3317, BE 3380 and BE 4382; accepted into the BE Professional Program, and consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4355. SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT II. 3 Hours.

Second in two courses in design of biomedical systems. Proposals approved in BE 4350 will be completed. Teams will address, resolve limitations in the design and present final results through an oral presentation. Teams are required to submit a final project report with their design notebooks to the course instructors. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 4350.

BE 4360. FUNDAMENTALS OF ULTRASOUND IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course instructs the students in the physics of ultrasound transducers, their operation, and their biomedical applications. The material includes modeling of the interaction of acoustic waves with various types of tissue and cells. Mathematical methods for analyzing the reflected and refracted waves as well as constructing images from the waves will be covered. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program and EE 2440 or CSE 2440, BE 3344, or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4364. TISSUE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Tissue engineering research continues to make significant progress in the field of regenerative medicine. The advanced course will provide practical knowledge related to the designs, fabrications, and enabling technologies for engineered tissue and organs currently under development for regenerative medicine applications. The lecture content will also cover patent development, clinical trial design, and FDA regulation of tissue engineering devices and products required for the commercialization of these products. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4365. TISSUE ENGINEERING LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

Each student will be given the opportunity to perform the techniques commonly used in tissue engineering and biomaterial research. These techniques are culture media preparation, cell culture/subculture, degradable scaffold preparation, scaffold modification, histological sections and staining, and cell imaging analyses. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4366. PROCESS CONTROL IN BIOTECHNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Principles and methods and measurement, data acquisition, and analysis. Application of control theory in biological systems and in biotechnology processes; control of pressure, flow, temperature, and pH. Prerequisite: Accepted into the Professional Program and BE 3317 (or equivalent course) or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4368. AN INTRODUCTION TO TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. 3 Hours.

This course introduces the fundamentals of scaffold-based tissue engineering techniques including cellular signaling, ECM bio-scaffolds, polymer scaffolds, cell-material interactions, soft and hard tissue wound healing, and nerve regeneration. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380 (may be taken concurrently). Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4372. DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM. 3 Hours.

This class will introduce students to the concept of drug delivery systems that provide pharmaceutical agents at target tissues, the mechanism of pharmacokinetic regulation, the basics, technology, and applications of drug delivery systems. The emphasis is on understanding the principles of pharmacokinetics and drug delivery systems to improve clinical efficacy as well as to reduce side effects and on realizing the importance of the field, drug delivery. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4373. FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

This class will provide students with hands-on experience in developing drug delivery systems such as hydrogels, liposomes, microparticles and/or nanoparticles that can be loaded with and release pharmaceutical agents to effectively treat various diseases. The emphasis is synthesis, characterization, and pharmacokinetic studies of these drug delivery systems. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 4372. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Engineering Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4382. LABORATORY PRINCIPLES. 3 Hours.

Introduction to fundamental biomedical engineering laboratory procedures including human studies and animal surgery; includes clinical laboratory projects, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3320 and BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4385. STEM CELL TISSUE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Students will gain experience and expertise in stem cell culture and differentiation, and engineering stem cell-based 2D and 3D tissue constructs. Using phenotypic markers and appropriately integrating with biocompatible scaffolds, the engineered tissue constructs will be differentiated to several tissue types and functionally validated. Lectures will cover stem cells, designing scaffolds and multimodal imaging techniques. The final projects may include acquisition of big data images, data mining and development of pattern recognition algorithms. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program and BE 3380, BE 3301, BE 3367, or consent of the undergraduate advisor.