AR 3103 Art Explorations: Theme-Based There are many modes of making and understanding art in contemporary society. This course offers students the opportunity to engage a specific set of skills and subjects within the broad conversation of studio art. The course subject will change from year to year in response to student and instructor interest. The subjects to be addressed may be: Public Art, Art and Science, Art and the Environment, Scientific Illustration, Printmaking, and others that may occur. This course may be retaken for credit under a different subject. Credits: 3 Offered: Semesters I & II Prerequisites: Sophomore status and others as dictated by subject AR 3213 Advanced Drawing This course builds on the skills developed in Fundamental Drawing continuing to stress both technical skill and individual expression. The emphasis will be on the figure, perspective, and developing a sustained drawing. Credits: 3 Offered: Semester I Prerequisites: AR 1013 Alternate Years Odd AR 3223 Advanced Sculpture This course builds on the skills developed in Sculpture. There will be an emphasis on technical skills and conceptual development. Credits: 3 Offered: Semester II Prerequisites: AR 2033 Alternate Years Odd AR 4003 Apprenticeship This experiential course of study places the advanced art student in an independent course of study and exploration with a local artist or arts organization. Students will be expected to actively engage their mentors and seek to develop a coherent body of artwork or other work. This course fulfills the internship requirement in the Environmental Citizen curriculum. Credits: 3 Offered: by Arrangement Prerequisites: Consent; Successful Portfolio Defense AR4013 Senior Exhibition This course is intended to be the capstone achievement for Art and Environments majors. Senior majors will produce a cohesive body of artwork to be exhibited in a senior show. Credits: 3 Offered: by Arrangement Prerequisites: Consent; Successful Portfolio Defense
Biology_______________________________________________________________________ BI 1114 Biology: Diversity of Life Skills and foundational knowledge in this course prepare students to be knowledgeable citizens of a planet with numerous environmental challenges, most of which are based in biology. Students will engage in scientific inquiry, gain a clear sense of the nature and process of science, use quantitative information, develop professional communication skills, and appreciate the role of natural history in science. Topics will include the study of DNA and inheritance, the evolution of life, systematics and classification, matter and energy transfer through ecosystems, and ecological connections made relevant through the study of current environmental issues. Credits: 4 Offered: Semesters I & II Prerequisites: CM 1003, LR 1123 or concurrent enrollment for both BI 1213 Biology in Practice: Theme-Based Through in-depth study of an engaging biology topic, students will develop information literacy skills: finding, reading, and evaluating scientific literature. This writing-intensive course gives students practice with scientific writing and other forms of professional communication such as oral presentations, posters, or illustration. The course also provides an important forum to discuss professionalism, ethics, current trends, and career directions in science. Researching job opportunities will help make students aware of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for their desired careers. Students will start their professional portfolio and make a plan through curricular and co-curricular means, to gain necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions. This course may be repeated for credit if taken with a different theme.
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