Survey of major art movements in the United States and Europe aince World War II, including key theoretical writings by artists and critics. Topics include the public persona of the artist, new ideas about the concept, form, purpose and interpretation of art, its relation to other disciplines, and its legitimation through arts organizations and the marketplace.
Introduction to the principles of relief printing through the study of historical elements and practical processes. Various monochromatic and polychromatic relief printing techniques explored. Students furnish their own materials.
Introduces students to the principles inherent to life, with a broad overview of the cell, the organism and the community in which living things exist. This Web-enhanced course requires significant online work. Does not satisfy biology major requirements.
Introduction to the study of biology, focusing on how biologists know things and study the world of life, with emphases on cell biology, genetics, ecology and evolution. May not be used to satisfy requirements within the biology major.
Personal and Professional Development for Business
BUAD-300
Average GPA: 0
Withdraw Rate: 64%
Total Enrollment: 668
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Introduces the skills, abilities and knowledge related to functioning in a professional business environment. Focus on developing those skills considered important by employers as well as familiarizing students with the ABLE graduation requirement. Sessions vary in duration, depending on the activities involved, which are subject to change. Writing assignments and mandatory attendance at events.
Surveys the basic practical and theoretical foundations of conflict and conflict resolution. Introduces students to the basic theories and practices of conflict resolution providing them with a grounding in theories of conflict, their application, the dynamics of conflict and an overview of key conflict resolution processes. Students learn to understand their own conflicts and how the theories, skills and practices of conflict resolution can make conflict productive.
An introduction to the structure, properties and reactivity of carbon compounds. Analysis of molecular structure, including bonding, conformation and isomerism, is applied to the mechanisms of organic chemical reactions. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and effective communication of chemical ideas.
urveys the skills necessary to articulate oneself effectively in a variety of communication settings. Topics include interpersonal relationship, formal and informal groups, and public forums with a primary focus on basic presentation skills.
Description Introduction to the basic principles and theories of human communication. Explores contexts such as interpersonal relationships, small groups, organizations, intercultural interaction and public speaking. In each context, practice skills of effective communication while gaining understanding of the relevant theories and research that are foundational to the discipline.
Designed to provide extensive exposure to, and practice in, the preparation and presentation of messages. Emphasizes the nature, methods and principles of public address including persuasive, informative and special occasion presentations.
Description Introduction to the equipment and techniques of television studio production. Each student produces and directs a variety of live-to-tape productions. Outside class crew hours required.
Study of human communication systems in organizations. Students explore one-to-one, small group and one-to-many communication, and develop the skills needed in organizational communication.
Introductory course in computer programming, which involves solving problems by designing, implementing and testing algorithms. Emphasis is on problem solving through the use of algorithms and learning to develop computer programs that are reliable, well-documented and correct. Implementation is done in object-oriented based languages concentrating on fundamental instructions and the development and implementation of events, methods and functions.
Great Class for understanding basics of coding and quite possibly the best professor on campus amazing explainer with strong understanding assignments may be hard but absolutely do able if you can take Thompson do!
Computer Science I
COSC-120
Average GPA: 2.56
Withdraw Rate: 14%
Total Enrollment: 2513
Number of Reviews: 0
Step-by-step approach to problem solving, modular structured design, and structured programming in C++. Emphasizes production of readable, well-documented, efficient, tested and correct programs. Includes time intensive assignments.
