AT241 Intro to Photography (1) This course will familiarize the student with basic photographic principles through the study of 35mm camera technology. The student will learn about color theory, film types, exposure technique and control, artistic composition, lighting, focus, depth-of field, shutter speed, aperture settings, lenses, filters, close-up photography, mounting and matting photographs, and the purpose and effect of basic photographic accessories. This introductory course approaches the medium of photography as an art form, as a unique means of human communication, and as a technical skill steeped in both math and science. Both technical and aesthetic content are emphasized to strengthen the visual communication of the photographs.
AT242WC Photography (2) A balanced examination of photographic techniques, addressing both technical and esthetic concerns through practical application. Offered in Weekend College only.
AT251 Intro to Digital Photography (1) This course will familiarize the student with basic digital photographic skills. Students will learn how to use digital photographic equipment including cameras, scanners, computers, editing and publishing software, etc. Specific editing skills will include cropping, orientation, contrast, levels, curves, color correction, restoration, layout, annotation, proofing and printing.
AT301-303 Practicum or Internship (1-3) Individual student practicum or internship under the leadership of a qualified faculty member with approval of the Department of Humanities chair. Offered on demand.
AT491-493 Special Topics in Art (1-3) Focused studies on specific issues in art. Requires instructor and department approval.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BA203 Personal and Family Finance (3) This course examines: managing family finances; budgeting; use of credit; borrowing
money; saving methods; purchase of life, health, property and auto insurance; buying and renting property; taxes; buying securities; will and estates. (Alt) (Fall)
BA223 Applied Business Statistics (3) A hands-on course in the application of statistics and probability in business. Topics include data collection, descriptive measurement, uses of probability concepts, inference, estimation and decision support. Class sessions engage students in analysis of business data from realistic cases using Excel. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning. Prerequisite: College Algebra. (Spring)
BA303 Leadership (3) An investigation of leadership; students will examine both traditional and contemporary leadership theories while developing an awareness of their own personal leadership capabilities. (Fall) (Alt)
BA313 Business Law (3) The themes of Business Law include the nature and function of the law in our business society; obligations arising out of tort; and formation, performance and discharge of contracts. (Alt) (Fall)
BA323 Management Principles (3) A study of the theories and practices of the management of people, projects, and organizations. The focus of this course is on structure, processes, behavior, and ethics and includes discussion of non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Financial and Managerial Accounting; Economics I-II. (Fall)
BA333 Marketing Strategy (3) Integrative course designed to apply marketing concepts in a variety of business applications. Emphasis will be on marketing strategy in the major areas of marketing management including customer identification, product and communication strategies, distribution, pricing, and control. Prerequisite: Financial and Managerial Accounting; Economics I-II. (Spring)
BA333SP Sports Marketing (3) This course explores the concepts of sports marketing by studying the market and clarifying a sport’s organizational needs and goals. Emphasis will be on the development and implementation of sport marketing
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