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Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Respiratory Care

  
  • RC 404 Chronic Cardiopulmonary Disease & Pharmacology



    This course introduces the major chronic
    cardiopulmonary diseases and general care
    pharmacological interventions as they relate to
    those chronic cardiopulmonary diseases.
    Co-requisites: RC 401. Four credits. Credit(s): 4

    Corequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 406 Acute Cardiopulmonary Disease & Pharmacology



    This course completes the student’s knowledge of
     pulmonary diseases by focusing on acute
     cardiopulmonary diseases and their
     pharmacological interventions. Co-requisites: RC
     414. Four credits. Credit(s): 4

    Corequisite(s): RC
     414.
  
  • RC 408 Mechanical Ventilation



    Upon completion of this course, the student will
     be able to describe the physical characteristics
     of ventilators, the basic components of breath
     delivery, as well as basic modes of mechanical
     ventilation. Corequisites: RC 414. Three credits. Credit(s): 3

    Corequisite(s): Corequisites: RC 414
  
  • RC 410 Cardiorespiratory Physiology



    This course is the foundation of anatomy and physiology of the heart and lungs. It begins with a comprehensive study of the respiratory system including structure and function, pulmonary mechanics, ventilation, oxygenation and acid-base balance. Other topics include cardiac cycle, hemodynamics, fetal circulation and effects of exercise. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 411 General Care Therapeutics



    This course serves as the basis for general
     respiratory care theory and equipment.
     Corequisite: RC 401. Three credits. Credit(s): 3

    Corequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 413 Pulmonary Diseases and Treatment



    This course focuses on the current pharmacological treatments for diseases of the respiratory system. A comprehensive study of the diseases, etiology and treatment modalities are the focus of this course. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 414 Applied Respiratory Care I



    This course involves demonstrated competencies of
     respiratory care procedures and equipment from
     foundational learning experiences. The clinical
     aspect of this course focuses on the application
     of general respiratory care knowledge and skills
     acquired in previous courses.  In the laboratory
     aspect of this course, the emphasis is on
     acquiring new skills for the acutely ill patient
     to be applied in future clinical experiences. 
     Prerequisites: RC 401. Four credits. Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 415 Ethics in Practice



    This course introduces the health care practitioner to common ethical issues experienced in their practice. This course covers the various theories and principles that currently provide the foundation of ethics as they relate to health care and the practitioner. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 416 Emergency Preparedness



    Emergency preparedness has become the responsibility of all health care providers. This course introduces the student to the many aspects of emergency preparedness on a professional and personal level. It provides the students the opportunity to learn how various conditions and situations affect their practice and personal lives. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 418 Career Development



    This didactic course prepares the student for the
     professional role of a respiratory therapist by
     discussing the process of transitioning from
     student to novice respiratory therapist. An
     introduction to interviewing techniques is
     provided with opportunities for application in
     discussion and role-playing. The student will
     develop a personal professional
     portfolio.Co-requisites: RC 424.Two credits. Credit(s): 2

    Corequisite(s): RC 424
  
  • RC 419 Healthcare Management and Education



    This didactic course provides an administrative
     foundation for leadership, management and
     organizational structures as these concepts apply
     to the health care system.Adult learning theories
     are introduced to prepare students for future
     roles in education.  Two credits. Credit(s): 2

  
  • RC 420 Scholarship in Respiratory Care



    This course involves the application and
     demonstration of knowledge gained throughout the
     respiratory curriculum. Students are provided the
     opportunity to complete an approved scholarly
     activity, consistent with their personal career
     goals. This course is taken in the last semester
     of the respiratory care program. Two credits. Credit(s): 2

  
  • RC 421 Emergency/Critical Care Therapeutics I



    This course provides theories and principles on
     how to implement therapies with respiratory
     equipment for use with emergency and critically
     ill patients, reflecting contemporary
     practice.Prerequisite: RC 411. Corequisite: RC
     414. Three credits. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): RC 411
    Corequisite(s): RC
     414
  
  • RC 424 Applied Respiratory Care II



    This course involves the application of
     respiratory care procedures and equipment use
     covered in didactic courses into the clinical
     setting. The emphasis is on respiratory care for
     the critically ill patient. Clinical experience
     allows the student to critically think and
     independently apply knowledge and skills acquired
     in didactic, laboratory and clinical exposures. 
     Prerequisites: RC 414. Five credits. Credit(s): 5

    Prerequisite(s): RC 414
  
  • RC 431 Emergency/Critical Care Therapeutics II



    This course provides theories and principles on
     how to implement advanced therapies with
     respiratory equipment for use with emergency,
     trauma and critically ill patients. 
     Prerequisite: RC 421. Corequisite: RC 424. Three
     credits.. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): RC 421
    Corequisite(s): RC 424
  
  • RC 434 Applied Respiratory Care III



    This course involves the application of
     respiratory care procedures and equipment use in
     the clinical setting. The emphasis is on
     respiratory care for the critically ill patient.
     Specialty clinical rotations may include neonatal
     intensive care, pulmonary rehabilitation,
     pulmonary diagnostics, home care and sleep
     medicine. Clinical experiences allow the student
     to critically think and independently apply
     knowledge and skills acquired in didactic,
     laboratory and clinical exposures. 
     Prerequisites: RC 424. Five credits. Credit(s): 5

    Prerequisite(s): RC 424
  
  • RC 439 Education Practicum II



    This course is designed to introduce the student to preparation, teaching and evaluation in the classroom. The course includes self-directed study in course development, correlation of clinical and classroom instruction, evaluation and lesson planning. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): RC 399 
  
  • RC 485 Selected Topics in Respiratory Care



    This independent study allows students to investigate selected issues in respiratory care or health care in general under the direction of a respiratory care faculty member. Credit(s): 1 to 3


Service Learning

  
  • SRVL 401 Public Service and Not-for-profit Organizations



    This course utilizes service learning as a basis for learning. It is intended to foster a sense of community involvement by undergraduate students with an emphasis on working with populations and the non-profit sector with whom the student may have had little or no interaction. Analysis of the effectiveness of the non-profit with creation of an action plan presented to leaders of the non-profit is central to this course. For each credit hour, at least 15 hours in service in the community is required. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3

  
  • SVRL 101 Leadership and Community Engagement



    This course is designed to support students in their study, active engagement, and critical thinking of leadership in public service in their participation of the Summer High School Leadership by Design. Students will participate and provide service in a variety of non-profit organizations. Through discussions, exercises, interviews, debates, and readings, they will gain a greater understanding of the characteristic of outstanding leadership as well as examine their own developing leadership styles and abilities. Students will apply their findings to the community setting with the outcome of having a greater understanding of how those abilities and leadership traits can be utilized in community and public service. Students will maintain interactive reflective journals throughout the course in order to evaluate their own learning. As students engage in this interactive process, they will monitor the progression of their own growth. This course may be repeated for credit, for a total of six credits. Credit(s): 3


Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology



    Designed to acquaint the student with the general field of sociology, the course surveys sociological concepts, processes and mechanisms of group behavior, the community and its structure, social organization and interaction and culture and personality. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 210 Social Problems



    An analysis of the major social issues, such as healthcare, poverty, the environment, technology, family, confronting groups and individuals. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 251 Marriage and the Family



    A course designed to give the student a realistic and comprehensive view of marriage and parenthood. Topics covered include courtship, marriage systems, parent education and family crises. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 295 Topics in Society and Culture



    Investigation of specific topics or issues in society and culture. Topic focus is preceded by a short course on the basics of human behavior from the sociological perspective. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 310 Community Service



    Sociology student working in community service to put thoughts into action. Credit(s): 1

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing as a Sociology major
  
  • SOC 312 Social Class and Inequality



    An examination of the objective and subjective dimensions of inequality in America including class, race, ethnicity and gender. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 313 Social Interaction



    Theoretical and empirical analysis of the relationship between the individual and society with particular emphasis on the formation of self. Emphasis on symbolic interactionism. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 315 Gender Issues



    This research-based course examines a number of topics related to sex differences and sex equity. Emphasis placed on historical and contemporary American perspectives. Focus placed on the following topics: biological/ genetic theories, socialization, work, family/relationships, literature and media, religion, cognition, aggression, legal issues and sociological and psychological theories. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 332 Medical Sociology



    This course is a survey of the current issues in health and health care in the United States with an emphasis on the social construction of health and illness and on the structural provision of health care. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 334 Childhood and Society



    The sociology of childhood. A study of society’s commitment to children including the role of social institutions that affect childhood experiences. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 336 Political Sociology



    This course is a study of political organizations, leadership, participation and action in America. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 350 Research Methods for the Social Sciences



    Systematic survey of research strategies used in the social sciences with an emphasis on the practical applications of research techniques. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 207  or comparable course
  
  • SOC 360 Social Theory



    Review of classical and contemporary schools of sociological theory. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 395 Topics



    Investigation of specific topics or issues in society and culture. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and junior standing May be repeated for credit when the topic changes
  
  • SOC 401 Internship



    Internship in the field of sociology. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as a Sociology major, 25 GPA and permission of the instructor
  
  • SOC 415 Sociology of Religion



    A study, using social science methods, of religion as a social institution in America. The focus is the role of religion in society including established religions, tele-evangelism, new religious movements, as well as the process of secularization. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 431 Social Movements and Extremism



    Effectively organized social movements in America can lead to extensive social change. This course is a survey of the development and effect of non-institutional groups, with an emphasis on religions, cults and extremist political groups in America. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 441 Deviant Behavior



    Definitions, theories, analysis, and social responses to various forms of deviance in American society. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Six hours of Sociology including SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 451 Violence and Victims



    Examination of the role of violence in society. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Six hours in Sociology including SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 475 Sociology Senior Seminar



    An integration of the substantive areas of sociology using the sociological perspective. Emphasis on contemporary social issues, the applications of sociology and the critical analysis of our social world. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as a Sociology major

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I



    An introductory course for students with little or no previous Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with particular emphasis on conversation. Students learn to function in the language within a limited context of vocabulary and structure. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II



    For students with one semester of college Spanish or one to two years of high school Spanish. Students will develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with particular emphasis on conversation. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, learn to narrate past events, and use more complex structures. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 
  
  • SPAN 111 Beginning Spanish for Health Care Practitioners



    An introductory course for students with little or no previous Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing with particular emphasis on conversation in health care settings and medical vocabulary. Students learn to function in the language within a limited context of vocabulary and structure. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SPAN 112 Beginning Spanish II for Health Care Practitioners



    A basic skills course for students with one semester of college Spanish or one to two years of high school Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing with particular emphasis on conversation in health care settings and medical vocabulary. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101  or SPAN 111  or equivalent competency
  
  • SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I



    For students with two semesters of college Spanish or two to three years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and will be able to carry out all basic language functions. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II



    For students with three semesters of college Spanish or three to four years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary and improve comprehension and fluency. By the end of the course, students will have been exposed to essentially all of the structure of the language and will be able to follow a conversation between native speakers at normal speed. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 
  
  • SPAN 295 Topics



    Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of Spanish. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SPAN 300 Making Sense: Exploring the World Through Spanish



    Through the exploration of contemporary issues, students will reflect on the world around them as well as their own experiences while strengthening their understanding and mastery of the structure of the language. This course serves as preparation for upper-division Spanish classes. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent placement test score
  
  • SPAN 301 Spanish Conversation



    Development of oral expression and fluency with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and attention to grammatical correctness. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 302 Spanish Composition



    Development of written expression, with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and attention to grammatical correctness. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 311 Spanish Civilization and Culture



    Students study the history, civilization and culture of Spain through extensive readings, videos, writing and class discussion. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 312 Latin American Civilization and Culture



    This course focuses on the history and culture of Latin America from the Encounter to the present day. The course is taught in Spanish. Students seeking to fulfill their Spanish degree requirements must take SPAN 312. Students will not earn credit for both HIST 312  (English version) and SPAN 312. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 316 The Southern Cone



    Topics dealing with the geography, history, and culture of the countries of South America’s Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. There will be an overview of the art, literature (prose and poetry) and film. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or SPAN 302 
  
  • SPAN 317 Andean Literature and Culture



    This is a survey course that explores the diverse literary, artistic and cultural traditions of countries from the Andean region, specifically Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Texts include both primary and secondary sources: short stories, essays and novels from the 19th century to present, in addition to journalistic articles and full-length films. All readings, assignments and class discussion are conducted in Spanish. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or SPAN 302 
  
  • SPAN 320 Spanish Literature Through Popular Culture



    This course treats the major movements in the literature of Spain from the Spanish Middle Ages until the present. Students are exposed to the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay and theater) through extensive readings and will become familiar with the greatest writers of Spanish literature. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 325 Survey of Latin American Literature



    This course treats the major movements in Latin American literatures from Pre-Colombian times until the present. Students are exposed to the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay and theater) through extensive readings and will become familiar with the greatest writers of Hispanic literature. Students are expected to discuss, analyze and compare the works studied. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 330 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics



    Study of syntactical, morphological and phonological structure of Spanish and the evolution of the Spanish language from Latin. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 391 Internship in Spanish



    A regularly scheduled and supervised weekly activity in connection with a community or volunteer organization, a health facility or a public or private school in which the student is speaking and/or writing Spanish. Credit(s): 1

    Prerequisite(s): Spanish placement at 300-level or higher and permission of instructor
  
  • SPAN 392 Internship in Spanish



    A regularly scheduled and supervised weekly activity in connection with a community or volunteer organization, a health facility or a public or private school in which the student is speaking and/or writing Spanish. Credit(s): 2

    Prerequisite(s): Spanish placement at 300-level or higher and permission of instructor
  
  • SPAN 393 Internship in Spanish



    A regularly scheduled and supervised weekly activity in connection with a community or volunteer organization, a health facility or a public or private school in which the student is speaking and/or writing Spanish. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Spanish placement at 300-level or higher and permission of instructor
  
  • SPAN 400 Spanish Cinema



    This course focuses on Spanish film and culture from 1929 to the present. Through the critical analysis of prominent Spanish films produced in the 20th and 21st centuries, students will examine notions related to the complex formation process of individual and national identity, paying special attention to cultural and political contexts. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or SPAN 302 
  
  • SPAN 403 Topics



    Topics dealing with language, literature, culture or pedagogy. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): 300-level Spanish course
  
  • SPAN 404 Readings in Chicana/o Literature and Culture



    This course examines the major literary works and themes throughout the development of the cultural experience formed from the conflict and confluence of U.S. American and Spanish American cultures - U.S. Latino culture. As such, it covers the major literary genres in U.S. Latino/a literature: the essay, epic poetry, lyric poetry, the short story, novel and drama, as well as folk literature. Issues of ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation will be analyzed at length from a critical thinking perspective in order to gain an insight into the role of this literature as part of the United States’ multicultural literary canon. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or SPAN 302 
  
  • SPAN 405 Latin American Cinema



    This course explores films from various regions of Latin America and the diverse social, political and historical contexts they depict. The course also introduces essential concepts related to film studies and develops the student’s critical analysis of film by means of written and spoken expression in Spanish. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or SPAN 302 
  
  • SPAN 411 Advanced Oral Spanish



    Development of vocabulary, improvement of aural comprehension and strengthening of conversational skills. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  and SPAN 302  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 412 Advanced Written Spanish



    Development of composition skills, with emphasis on acquiring a natural style in Spanish that is free from English influence. Includes study of model essays in Spanish and weekly guided and original compositions. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 430 Senior Seminar and Project



    A cross-cultural experience for senior majors that will involve activity in a Spanish-speaking country or a Spanish-speaking community in the United States. The project will require pre-reading and a reflective essay. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311  or SPAN 312 
  
  • SPAN 440 Second Language Acquisition



    A survey of the theories of second language acquisition and a study of techniques of language instruction. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 330 
  
  • SPAN 451 Introduction to Translation



    Development of translation skills from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Uses texts from contemporary materials: newspapers, magazines and government agency reports. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 452 Advanced Spanish Translation



    Advanced work in translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish of selected texts from diverse fields. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 451 

Sport Management

  
  • SM 110 Introduction to Sport Management



    This course relates the concepts and functions of the manager to the specific realm of managing sport and sport organizations. It is intended to introduce first year students to the field of Sport Management. This course may not be taken by business students who are juniors or seniors. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SM 222 Contemporary Issues in Sport



    This course examines the impact of sports upon the American culture with focus on competition, economics, race relations and gender. Current issues impacting the world of sports will be discussed thoroughly. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110 
  
  • SM 312 Global Aspects of Sport Management



    The growth and development of sport in the changing global sphere is the focus of this class. The Olympics, along with the World Cup, will serve as a basis for studying international sport. The impact of differences in customs, norms, habits and their historical basis, economic systems, religious beliefs and societal expectations on sport when it crosses its national boundaries are studied. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 332 Sport and the Media



    This course covers various forms of the media as it relates to sport, as well as an overview of the technological advances in media and the impact they play in the contemporary sport industry. Print and electronic media sources for sport will be covered along with the evolution of the media in sport. The impact media has made on sport and the impact sport has made on the media will be studied. Advances in technology and new forms of media, such as social media and video games, will also be discussed. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 341 Ethics in Sport



    This course presents an analysis of moral and ethical issues in organized sport. Topics will include issues in intercollegiate athletics, the Olympic movement, high school sport and the private sector. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 351 Sport Governance and Policy



    This course is an examination of sport organizations focused on both professional and amateur governance structures and processes. The study of policy in educational, non-profit, professional and international sport venues will also be addressed. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 361 Sport Consumer Behavior



    This course utilizes consumer behavior theories and concepts in conjunction with the growing field of sport fan behavior to address marketing and management implications for the sport industry. Emphasis is placed upon social and psychological theories and their implications on the understanding and prediction of sport consumer’s behavior. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 383 Sport Marketing, Sponsorship and Promotion



    This course is designed to analyze the basic knowledge of theory and application of the three major components of sport marketing process: sponsorship, promotion and marketing. Areas of study include merchandising, licensing, demographics, psychographics, consumer behavior, pricing in sport, target markets and sports media consumption. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 398 Sport Management Pre-internship Seminar



    This seminar will allow students to establish and prepare for internships they will undertake the following semester. Interviewing techniques, resume building and professional behavior will be discussed in this course. Enrollment is limited to Sport Management majors with junior-level standing. Credit(s): 1

  
  • SM 450 Sport Law



    This course includes a presentation of the basic legal system, its terminology, and principles as applied to professional and amateur sports. Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing legal issues, the ramifications of those issues, and the means of limiting the liability of sport organizations. Topics include tort law, product liability, contract law, administrative law, and the legal system. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 473 Facility Planning and Event Management



    This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of planning, designing and managing athletic, physical education, recreation and sports facilities. Areas of study include: risk management in sports facilities, ADA compliance, facility access variables and security issues for participants and spectators. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SM 110  and SM 222 
  
  • SM 492 Management of Sport Organizations



    This senior capstone course in Sport Management is designed to incorporate and synthesize all previous learning by studying various management techniques and case studies in sport organizations. Enrollment limited to Sport Management majors with senior-level standing. Credit(s): 3


Study Skills

  
  • STSK 101 Study Skills I



    This course gives students methods for time management and study skills or success in their university career. Topics covered include how to read, study and review course material, how to take and organize notes, how to study for and take exams, how to organize and write term papers and time management techniques. The goal of this course is to teach the skills needed, not merely for student survival, but for student success and confidence. Credit(s): 1

  
  • STSK 103 Study Skills II



    This course is open to all students who need assistance with improving their grade point average. The class is a requirement for students who are on academic probation or returning after academic suspension. The course is part of a diagnostic-prescriptive program that assists the students with assessing their learning style, study habits, etc. The student and instructor will develop an individual plan for academic success. Credit(s): 1


Theatre

  
  • TH 101 Acting I



    This course provides exercises in acting techniques with the emphasis on truth, powers of observation, and concentration. Beginning elements of script analysis for scene study will be included. Enrollment is limited to BFA in Acting and BFA in Musical Theatre majors. Credit(s): 3

  
  • TH 102 Acting II



    This course is an advanced study of acting techniques with the emphasis on emotional and physical life for character development. Enrollment is limited to BFA in Acting and BFA in Musical Theatre majors. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): TH 101 
  
  • TH 107 Theatre Appreciation



    This course explores the creative elements of theatre as an art form, the collaborative involvement of playwright, director, producer, actor, designer and audience, and the evolution of this art form from the classical period to present day. Credit(s): 3

  
  • TH 110 Improvisation I



    This course is a study of exercises to stimulate the actor’s imagination and instill proper procedures to unleash creativity with an emphasis on truthfulness and reality in performance. Enrollment limited to BFA in Acting majors. Credit(s): 2

  
  • TH 111 Stage Lighting



    This course is an intensive training and lecture course in designing, hanging and operating stage lights with practical experience working on Shenandoah University theatre productions. Credit(s): 3

    Corequisite(s): THLB 111 Stage Lighting Lab
  
  • TH 112 Stage Craft



    This course is a training and lecture course in scenic construction, painting and design principles with practical experience in building sets for Shenandoah University theatre productions. Credit(s): 3

    Corequisite(s): THLB 112 Stage Craft Lab
  
  • TH 113 Basic Acting for Non-Majors I



    se is open to students from all curricula. This course is taught with such texts as Stanislavski’s An Actor Prepares and Building a Character and Uta Hagen’s Respect for Acting. Credit(s): 3

  
  • TH 131 Stage Costuming



    This course focuses on design and construction of stage costumes. Practical experience will be provided in the construction of costumes for Shenandoah University theatre and dance productions. This course includes a laboratory component in which students will be expected to serve on a wardrobe/hair and makeup crew for one production. Credit(s): 3

  
  • TH 141 Theatrical Stage Makeup



    This course provides an introduction to basic
     stage makeup, covering products, theory and
     techniques of application.The development of a
     character makeup design is emphasized through the
     coverage of contour, corrective and aging
     techniques. Additional topics include special
     effects, period, fantasy, and animal makeup. One
     and one-half credits. Credit(s): 1.5

  
  • TH 142 Movement for Actors I



    This course is the first in a sequence of movement training for the actor with emphasis on increasing kinesthetic awareness, eliminating tension and physical habits, and finding power in a neutral physical instrument. The student will learn to overcome inhibitions and free the body through work on relaxation, flexibility, articulation, centering, ensemble work and non-verbal expression. Enrollment is limited to theatre majors. Credit(s): 2

  
  • TH 148 Voice and Speech for the Actor I



    This course is the first in a series of three classes designed to train BFA in Acting majors to produce neutral, supported and resonant voice production with a flexible articulating instrument, demonstrating a marketable sound for the professional theatrical marketplace. This course will focus on the foundational elements of anatomy and production while utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet with a diagnostic evaluation of the individual student. Credit(s): 3

  
  • TH 149 Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre



    This course is designed for the musical theatre actor to develop skills in vocalization, projection, articulation and interpretation of the spoken word for the stage, demonstrating a marketable instrument for the working professional. Credit(s): 3

  
  • TH 153 Musical Theatre Styles



    This course is an in-depth study and application
    of methods for singing musical theatre styles.
    Instruction will consist of training and
    discussion of relevant techniques and solutions.
    Through songs, students will explore various
    vocal styles found in musical theatre while
    maintaining vocal health. This course will also
    cover treatment of vowels, consonants, and song
    authenticity. One credit. Credit(s): 1

  
  • TH 201 Acting III



    This course will develop the actor through work on scenes and monologues from contemporary naturalistic playwrights to be performed and critiqued in class. Enrollment limited to BFA in Acting and BFA in Musical Theatre majors. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): TH 102 
  
  • TH 202 Acting IV



    This course continues the development of the actor through work on scenes and monologues from contemporary naturalistic playwrights to be performed and critiqued in class. Enrollment limited to BFA in Acting majors. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): TH 201 
  
  • TH 203 Acting Through Song



    This course is an introduction to scene-song integration in musical theatre and the application of acting techniques in musical theatre song. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): TH 201 
 

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