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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 78 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

Course descriptions include the course number, course title, and important text. Many courses will also include attribute codes (ATTR:). An attribute is a code used to indicate a special requirement that the course will meet (i.e., requirements for a major, a minor, for core, etc.) and will be important for monitoring a student’s progress toward his or her degree. A list of the attribute codes and descriptions follows:

Note that all course offerings are not scheduled every semester.
 

Community Development
  

  • COMD - 400. Community Development Capstone I


    1-3 credit(s)
    Independent study or research of an advanced topic of the student’s choice in an area related to community engaged scholarship. Supervised by a faculty member with expertise in the topic’s subject area. When appropriate, other capstone courses, independent studies or honors theses may be substituted. Permission of the ACE Director is required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ACOM)
  

  • COMD - 410. Community Development Capstone II


    1-3 credit(s)
    A continuation of Community Development Capstone I. Permission of the ACE Director is required.

    Prerequisite(s): COMD 400 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ACOM)

Communications
  

  • COMM - 100. Digital & Media Literacy


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides an introduction to the theory and skills necessary to critically examine mediated messages in the digital age. Students explore methods to analyze the credibility of content generated in both traditional media outlets and on-line publications to promote accuracy and reliability in their research and writing.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • COMM - 200. Communication Research Methods


    3 credit(s)
    This course explores theories and concepts necessary to conduct media and communication research, including an examination of qualitative and quantitative methods.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).

Creative Arts
  

  • CREA - 101. Introduction to Creative Arts


    3 credit(s)
    This course will introduce students to the vocabulary, interpretive strategies and collaborative processes essential to developing their own ideas of interrelationships among various disciplines in the creative arts. Attendance at arts events outside of class is required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA)
  

  • CREA - 102. Introduction to the Visual Arts


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to a wide variety of forms and themes of the visual arts of the past and present. Students will learn the vocabulary necessary for analyzing and critically evaluating art. Attendance at a museum or gallery show is required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA)
  

  • CREA - 103. Introduction to Music


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the major forms, techniques, and composers in all epochs of music history to develop a better understanding and enjoyment of the art of music. Attendance at designated music performances will be required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA)
  

  • CREA - 104. Introduction to Theatre


    3 credit(s)
    An introductory exploration of the various elements involved in creating and responding to the theatre. This course will expose the student to the creative aspects of playwriting, acting, directing and design and will develop the critical skills necessary to the informed audience member. Through discussion and attendance at both professional and academic productions, the student will be exposed to the complexities of the art form and entertainment industry. This course is designed for students with no theatre experience as well as those already acquainted with the stage. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA)
  

  • CREA - 111. Proseminar in Creative Arts


    3 credit(s)
    This course will introduce students to the creative arts as a whole through the interaction between experiments in creative action and critical analysis. Fundamental questions about the nature of art and creativity, the art worlds and ethical dimensions, and the relation between the arts and society will be initiated. For each theoretical component of the course, there is a complementary creative exercise. Studio fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA)
  

  • CREA - 112. Basic Design I


    3 credit(s)
    An introductory level studio course covering the practice, history and theory of two-dimensional design. Problems related to basic color theory, abstraction, and the organization of space will be explored. Students will study the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, and their use throughout the history of visual art and in contemporary visual material.  Basic Design Fee.

    Attribute: ARTS, ADN, CAA, CDA, ENTR, EXCA, MUMD, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 120. Chorus


    3 credit(s)
    The Siena College Chorus explores choral music of a wide variety of historical eras and cultures through discussion and performance. All are welcome; there are no prerequisites. Students may register for up to 3 credits per academic year (September thru May), for up to 12 credits in total. Up to 6 credits may count towards a CREA program of study.

    Attribute: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 135. Voice and Movement


    3 credit(s)
    This is a performance course in physical and vocal technique for the stage and other performance media. General physical limbering and awareness and the development of a free and natural speaking voice pave the way for extensive exercises for the breath, resonation and vocal articulation as well as methodologies in movement, which include improvisation, group performances and individual movement techniques designed to increase the body’s expressiveness. Presentations of scripted material, extracts from dramatic literature or poetry form the periodic “onstage” portion of this practical performance course. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 145. Introduction to Theatre Design & Technology


    3 credit(s)
    An exploration of the theory and technique of current theatre technology, including scenery construction, scene painting, properties, lighting, sound, and costuming. Through discussions and laboratory experience in two campus productions, students will learn the practical application of theatre technology to the aesthetics of design. This course is designed for students with no theatre experience as well as those already acquainted with the stage. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 165. Music Theory I Elementary Harmony


    3 credit(s)
    Music Theory I is an introductory course in elementary harmony. Its main objective is to engage students in, and guide them through, the creative processes involved in music making and analysis through music notation, melodic writing, and elementary harmony. The stated objectives are achieved by engaging students in frequent hands-on in-class exercises and a final project.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA)
  

  • CREA - 172. Jazz Dance


    1-3 credit(s)
    The course stresses rhythmical and expressive movement within the jazz idiom. While the course focuses primarily on Jazz Dance technique, some ballet and modern technique will be included in the warm-up. The class will consist of warm-up, isolations, strengthening and stretching exercises and patterns through space. Work will be done in the center as well as across the floor. Creative Arts Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 173. Modern Dance Level I


    3 credit(s)
    The course consists of studio work in Level I Modern Dance technique, principles and style. The student is expected to master the beginner level elements of alignment, placement, rhythm and execution of movements that are unique to the modern dance idiom. Written requirements include: research paper on specific modern dance choreographers and a critique of an assigned professional dance concert. Creative Arts Fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 180. Experimental Video


    3 credit(s)
    In this studio art course, students will build a series of short videos prompted by topics and genres relating to the history and evolution of video art and experimental film. Students will have access to a range of digital cameras and learn how to edit in Adobe Premiere Pro. The class will also learn Dragonframe to create a collaborative stop-motion video. The course goal is to become familiar with the history, theory, and aesthetics of this new art medium, and to gain experience in making, critiquing, and exhibiting one’s own original videos. No experience in art, video, or sound production is necessary. 

    Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
    Attribute: ARTS, FILM, FLMB, FLMC, MUMD, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 200. Drawing I


    3 credit(s)
    An introductory level studio course covering the practice, history, and theory of drawing. Students will use a variety of media and techniques to study still-life, landscape, and the human form. Students will inquire into the purpose of drawing and analyze the historical and contemporary uses of the media. Emphasis will be placed on the creative application of the media.  Basic Design Fee.

    Attribute: ARTS, CAA, CDA, EXCA, FCSE
  

  • CREA - 204. Digital Photography


    3 credit(s)
    A beginning studio course exploring the history of photography, the mechanics of making pictures, and the range of conceptual approaches found within this expansive medium. Students develop a digital workflow using Lightroom, Camera RAW, Photoshop, and Epson Inkjet Printers. Aesthetic issues regarding composition, light, subject matter, and photographic vision are stressed. Basic Design Fee.

    Attribute: ARTS, ADN, CDA, ENTR, EXCA, FILM, FLMB, FLMC, MUMD, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 210. Orchestra


    1-3 credit(s)
    Orchestra is a performance based course that explores the performance, history, literature, and theory of orchestral music from a global perspective. Thus, the course explores orchestral repertoire from diverse cultures and musical styles drawn from different historical periods so as to expose students and audiences to the various ways, styles, and techniques of interpreting different types of music. The class is community based and it is available to students and non-students from 1 to 3 credits.  May be taken more than once to a maximum of six credits but may not exceed three credits in any one semester. Audition and permission of Instructor is required.

    Attribute: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 213. Basics of Singing


    3 credit(s)
    Basics of Singing is a studio course in the foundations of healthy technique for the individual singer. Readings, exercises and literature span a variety of historical periods and languages. Topics include music notation and sight-reading, listening and response, presentation and critique, interpretation, vocal health and pedagogy.

    Attribute: ARTS, CDA, EXCA, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 219. Acting I


    3 credit(s)
    Students are acquainted with the process of actor training and character development through workshop, discussion, and attendance at professional and academic productions. Laboratory sessions are devoted to the preparation of scenes, exploration of the actor’s body and voice, and an examination of the student’s ability to feel, to communicate, and to imagine. This course is designed for students with no previous acting experience or those with some experience, but no training. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 221. Acting for the Camera


    3 credit(s)
    Students are acquainted with the process of acting for media that utilize the camera as a principal delivery system through workshop, discussion, observations and viewing and analyzing professional film and broadcast work. Laboratory sessions are devoted to exercises, the preparation of scenes, scenarios and journalistic reports and the exploration of technical skills. This course is designed for students with no previous camera acting or broadcast journalism experience or those with some experience but no training. Lab fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 231. Art to the 15th Century


    3 credit(s)
    From the earliest rock art of prehistory to the great stone cathedrals of the Middle Ages, this course examines the art of the world from the point of view of the cultures that produced them. Travelling through ancient spaces as well as time, students survey monuments like Stonehenge, the pyramids of Egypt, the complexes of Meso-America, the grave goods of ancient China, the Bronzes of ancient Africa, the temples, the churches and the shrines of the many religions that laid the foundations of our own world.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA, GLST, ILST, HAR, HGC, MRST)
  

  • CREA - 232. Art from the 15th Century


    3 credit(s)
    This course surveys the canon of art history from the fifteenth to the twentieth centuries - a group of artworks that are widely recognized as of enduring importance in human history. Some, like Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling, are outstanding in their own right; others are examples of significant types, e.g. landscape paintings. All are studied with respect to the culture in which they were produced, and upon which they exerted influences. Included will be Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, the Impressionists, architecture such as Versailles and the Taj Mahal, as well as the major developments of the modern world.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, CDA, HAR, HGC,MRST,GLST, ILST)
  

  • CREA - 242. Music from the 17th Century


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a study of the major compositions, composers, and the stylistic characteristics usually associated with each of the historical music periods starting from the Baroque. The course is also designed to broaden students’ artistic horizons and to unlock their creative potential as they become familiar with current trends in the arts.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, HAR, HGC)
  

  • CREA - 251. World Theatre History


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of world theatre, from its origins to the 21st Century. This course focuses on diverse world views and functions of performance as seen in the theatre of various cultures and historical periods. Areas of study include the occasions, social contexts, styles, and locations of theatrical performance; methods of production; and critical perspectives. The course is designed for students with no theatre experience as well as those already acquainted with the stage. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS,CFD,HAR,HCG.)
  

  • CREA - 254. Opera I


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of operatic styles and major composers principally from early to modern opera geared to those students who are just beginning, or who have not yet begun, to take an interest in opera as well as for those who desire to know more about an art form they already enjoy. There is a required field trip.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HAR, HGC)
  

  • CREA - 255. American Art


    3 credit(s)
    A study of art in the United States from the seventeenth to the twentieth century considering both the European influence and American styles. Small group field trips to local/regional historic houses and museums are required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSC, ARTS, CAH, HAR, HGC)
  

  • CREA - 256. American Music


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of American music from the seventeenth century to the present. Attention will be given to the contributions of the early settlers, the influence of folk traditions, the contributions of ethnic and minority groups, and the major lines of development in symphonic music.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, AMSC, HAR, HGC)
  

  • CREA - 258. Diversity in American Theatre


    3 credit(s)
    The course addresses issues of diversity in American society as they have been represented in the American theatre. Through class discussion, readings of play scripts and supplemental material, and attendance at both professional and academic productions, students will examine the various means through which American theatre addresses issues of race and ethnicity, gender, class, religion, and politics. This course is designed for students with no theatre experience as well as those already acquainted with the stage. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSC,ARTS,CFD, HAR, HCG)
  

  • CREA - 273. Modern Dance Level II


    1-3 credit(s)
    The course consists of studio work in Level II modern dance technique, principles and style. The student is expected to master the elements of alignment, placement, rhythm and execution of movements that are unique to the modern dance idiom. Creative Arts Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 170 or permission of Instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 275. Film Theory and Criticism


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a forum for observing, analyzing, discussing and writing about the aesthetics of film. This course also teaches the basics of film criticism and reveals how film criticism affects the making and re-making of film as genre.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, BCST, FILM)
  

  • CREA - 285. The Business of Art


    3 credit(s)
    This course emphasizes the entrepreneurial and practical skills relevant to the visual and performing arts. Students will examine how to engage communities through the arts while raising the profile of their artistic work. Featuring guest speakers from the field, the course will engage students in discussions about developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with an artistic community. This course offers students insight into a variety of arts organizations, for-profit, nonprofit and public art, as well as experimental, presenting, and non-traditional forms of organizations.

    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • CREA - 297. Special Topics in Creative Arts


    0-3 credit(s)
    Selected areas of study in visual art history, studio art, music or theatre. May be taken more than once with different content. A field trip to a professional music or theatre production, museum or visual art exhibition may be required. Consult the fall and spring schedules for specific content and length of class sessions.

    Attribute: ARTS, PCST
  

  • CREA - 304. Digital Photography II


    3 credit(s)
    An advanced studio course exploring traditional photographic concerns in the digital format. Advanced techniques of camera, Photoshop and lighting equipment will be addressed. Students will be exposed to work of past and contemporary artists from diverse backgrounds. A student must provide a DSLR camera. Studio fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 204 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFD, EXCA, MUMD)
  

  • CREA - 309. New Art Forms


    3 credit(s)
    In this studio art course, students will be introduced to new art forms such as assemblage sculpture, sound art, action art, experimental video, and installation art. In addition to studying the history and theory behind new art forms, students will produce original pieces in these new media and present them to the class for discussion. No experience in art or in any of the technical aspects of these art forms is necessary. The course goal is to increase awareness and understanding of contemporary art, and to expand one’s sense of aesthetics.

    Prerequisite(s): No set prerequisites; registration by permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, MUMD, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 311. Contemporary Critique


    3 credit(s)
    This course is open to all Creative Arts majors and minors. Students will do and present academic research and creative work in any medium for class critique and discussion with the goal of defining their creative process and focusing their media and concepts. Art history majors will present papers critiquing their peers’ work for discussion and feedback. In addition, contemporary arts theory and practice will be studied, analyzed and applied to one’s own work. The class will also visit local arts organizations and come to better understand one’s role as an artist in any specific community, the global publishing and electronic community, and one’s options for both professional and avocational work in the arts.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CREA - 312. Basic Design II


    3 credit(s)
    An Intermediate level studio course exploring the practice, history, and theory of three-dimensional design. Students will study the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, and their use throughout the history of visual art and in contemporary visual material. Basic Design Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 112  or CREA 231  
    Attribute: ARTS, EXCA, FCSE, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 313. Drawing II


    3 credit(s)
    An intermediate level studio course in which students expand upon the knowledge and skills gained in CREA 200 . Students will deepen their understanding of the practice, history and theory of drawing. Students will inquire into the purpose of drawing and analyze the historical and contemporary uses of the media. Emphasis will be placed on the creative application of the media. Basic Design Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 200  .
    Attribute: ARTS, EXCA, FCSE
  

  • CREA - 314. Painting I


    3 credit(s)
    An introductory level studio course covering the practice, history, and theory of painting. The use of the brush, color theory, and the depiction of space will be explored through the observational study of a variety of subjects. Students will inquire into the purpose of painting and analyze the historical and contemporary uses of the media. Emphasis will be placed on the creative application of the media. Basic Design Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 200  .
    Attribute: ARTS, CFH, EXCA, FCSE
  

  • CREA - 325. Graphic Design


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the history, practices, and principles of print and digital design. A variety of design projects from logos to websites focusing on composition, color theory, and typography provide students with the skills needed to communicate an idea using imagery and text effectively. With each project, we will improve our visual literacy by exploring the function of a fundamental design element through digital practices using essential software programs in the Adobe Creative Suite. Throughout the semester, students will develop a strong understanding of design theory and acquire the tools to explore their options within the field of visual art and design.  Graphics Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 102  or CREA 112  or CREA 200  
    Attribute: ARTS, ADN, ENTR, EXCA, MUMD, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 327. Medieval Art


    3 credit(s)
    This course offers an overview of the art of Europe from the beginnings of Christianity to the Renaissance, a span of over thirteen centuries of dynamic cultural change. In the predominantly illiterate Medieval cultures, visual art was used to establish and communicate the evolving religious and political values. Students will study the works of art and architecture for which the Middle Ages is justly renowned: illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and architecture.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 231  or permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HAR, HGC, MRST)
  

  • CREA - 328. Renaissance Art


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the arts of Italy and northern Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, viewed in light of the humanism and naturalistic outlook of the period.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 231  or CREA 232 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HAR, HGC, MRST)
  

  • CREA - 329. Modern Art


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of major concepts in the visual arts from impressionism to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 232 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HAR, HGC)
  

  • CREA - 330. Acting II


    3 credit(s)
    A rigorous exploration of both the theory and practice of acting for the stage, focusing on textual analysis and its integration into the rehearsal process, improvisation and its contribution to role preparation, contemporary methods of actor training, audition techniques, and acting in nonlinear or non-traditional roles. Students will prepare scenes and audition monologues as an integral part of the course of instruction. This course is designed for students with prior on-stage experience and training in acting. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 219 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 335. Chamber Singers


    0-3 credit(s)
    Siena’s flagship choral ensemble, Chambere Singers is an auditioned choir of 12-16 voices. Focus is on developing technique through reading, discussion, and performance of major choral literature. A rigorous process includes topics in music literacy and theory, history and performance practice. Students may register for up to 3 credits per academic year; up to 6 credits may count towards a CREA program of study. Permission of Instructor required. This entails a formal audition to evaluate vocal ability and musical literacy.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. This entails a formal audition to evaluate vocal ability and musical literacy.
    Attribute: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 345. Scenery Design


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the aesthetics and mechanics of designing scenery for the stage. Students will utilize design, drafting and presentation skills developed in class to create scene renderings, elevations, models and working drawings based on the interpretation of a theatrical script. This course is designed for students with no theatre experience as well as those already acquainted with the stage. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 112  or CREA 145 , or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 347. Lighting and Sound Design


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the aesthetics and mechanics of designing lighting and sound for the stage. Students will utilize design, drafting and presentation skills developed in class to create lighting cues, lighting plots, electrician schedules, sound plots, sound cues and sound recordings based on the interpretation of a theatrical script. Students will have the opportunity to explore the principles of lighting in a lighting laboratory using current technology. Students will also use current sound technology to record, construct and manipulate sound effects. This course is designed for students with no theatre experience as well as those already acquainted with the stage. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 112  or CREA 145 , or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAA, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 348. Costume and Makeup Design


    3 credit(s)
    A studio course in which students analyze and interpret a variety of dramatic texts for the theatre. Students develop an artistic concepts out of this study in order to render costume plates and makeup plots for the stage. Students will study the aesthetics and theory of design as well as current and past theatrical practice of costume design in the theatre. Students will be introduced to the history and politics of clothing and the cultural adaptations as applied to the stage. This course is designed for students with no theatre experience as well as those already acquainted with the stage. A field trip to a professional production is required. Theatre Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 112  or CREA 145  
    Attribute: ARTS, CAA, EXCA, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 349. Directing


    3 credit(s)
    An introductory exploration of both the theory and practice of directing for the stage. Students will direct contentless scenes, short plays and/or contextual scenes from full length works, collaborating with students in CREA - 219. Acting I  as an integral part of the course. This course is designed for students with an intermediate to advanced level of theatre experience and training. A field trip to a professional production is required. Theater fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 219  
    Attribute: EXCA, NOEX
  

  • CREA - 355. Creative Process in Contemporary Music


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a study of the most recent examples of contemporary music. We will experience the creative process in these compositions through listening and analysis, and we shall even do a little composing and performing of our own. These compositions often reflect other artistic trends and utilize scientific fields in the creative process, for example minimalism, postmodernism, mathematics, acoustics, etc. Reading or writing music is not required.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 103  or CREA 165  or CREA 242  or CREA 254  or CREA 256 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CREA - 357. Music Ritual and Creative Arts in Non-Western Cultures


    3 credit(s)
    This is a study of musics of the world. We will also examine the context in which the music may be heard, such as dance, theatre, or religious ceremonies. We will explore relationships between music and other art forms, such as calligraphy, painting, and architecture. In other words, we will study the people through their musical practices. Reading or writing music is not required for this class.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 103  or CREA 242  or CREA 254  or CREA 256  or CREA 257.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HAR)
  

  • CREA - 363. Image and Society


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a forum for observing, analyzing, discussing, and evaluating the effect of images on society. It offers training in visual literacy, the psychology of coding, perceiving and interpreting images.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 232  or permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, BCST, FILM)
  

  • CREA - 370. Improvisation in Dance


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course explores the use of improvisation as a tool for the further development of the art of making dance. Students will explore the freedom of movement and with it, experimentation. The class will help the students gain an increased sensitivity to time, space, energy, motion, oneself and other people. Students will develop the skill to take an idea, concept or feeling and express it non-verbally. Students will learn to improvise with their bodies as an instrument, with abstract elements of dance and with the environment in which dance exists. Creative Arts Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 170, CREA 172  or permission of Instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 397. Advanced Topics in Creative Arts II


    0-3 credit(s)
    Selected areas of advanced study in visual art history, studio art, music, or theatre. May be taken more than once with different content. As with CREA 297  a field trip may be required. Consult the fall and spring schedules for specific content and length of class sessions.

    Attribute: ARTS, PCST
  

  • CREA - 420. Painting II


    3 credit(s)
    An advanced level studio course in which students explore chromatic, spatial, and perceptual complexities of painting. Students will inquire into the purpose of painting and analyze the historical and contemporary uses of the media. Students will apply contemporary art theory to create and critique their own portfolio of work. Basic Design Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 314  
    Attribute: ARTS, EXCA, FCSE
  

  • CREA - 450. Acting Practicum


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course awards academic credit to eligible students for the laboratory exploration of theatrical process as actors in the production program. The number of credits awarded will be determined in advance by the Program faculty on the basis of workload and the degree of difficulty of the assignment. A satisfactory written report, practicum journal, and participation in the production program will determine the final grade. CREA 450-454 may be taken more than once to a maximum of six credits, but may not exceed three credits in any one semester. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of program director and CREA 219 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 451. Directing Practicum


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course awards academic credit to eligible students for the laboratory exploration of theatrical process as directors in the production program. The number of credits awarded will be determined in advance by the Program faculty on the basis of workload and the degree of difficulty of the assignment. A satisfactory written report, practicum journal, and participation in the production program will determine the final grade. CREA 450 -CREA 454  may be taken more than once to a maximum of six credits, but may not exceed three credits in any one semester. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and CREA 349 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 452. Design Practicum


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course awards academic credit to eligible students for the laboratory exploration of theatrical process as designers in the production program. The number of credits awarded will be determined in advance by the Program faculty on the basis of workload and the degree of difficulty of the assignment. A satisfactory written report, practicum journal, and participation in the production program will determine the final grade. CREA 450 -CREA 454  may be taken more than once to a maximum of six credits, but may not exceed three credits in any one semester. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and CREA - 345. Scenery Design  or CREA - 347. Lighting and Sound Design  or CREA - 348. Costume and Makeup Design .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 453. Technology Practicum


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course awards academic credit to eligible students for the laboratory exploration of theatrical process as technicians in the production program. The number of credits awarded will be determined in advance by the Program faculty on the basis of workload and the degree of difficulty of the assignment. A satisfactory written report, practicum journal, and participation in the production program will determine the final grade. CREA 450 -CREA 454  may be taken more than once to a maximum of six credits, but may not exceed three credits in any one semester. A field trip to a professional production is required. Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 454. Stage Management Practicum


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course awards academic credit to eligible students for the laboratory exploration of theatrical process as stage managers in the production program. The number of credits awarded will be determined in advance by the Program faculty on the basis of workload and the degree of difficulty of the assignment. A satisfactory written report, practicum journal, and participation in the production program will determine the final grade. CREA 450 -CREA 454  may be taken more than once to a maximum of six credits, but may not exceed three credits in any one semester. Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 460. Figure Studio


    3 credit(s)
    An advanced level studio course exploring the unique place of the human body, within the history of painting and drawing. The class will rely on professional models. Students will analyze traditional and contemporary figurative iconography. Students will apply contemporary art theory to the creation of original work.

    Prerequisite(s): CREA 200 .
    Attribute: ARTS, CFH, EXCA, FCSE
  

  • CREA - 480. Internship in Creative Arts


    1-3 credit(s)
    The internship provides students with practical experience in a professional arts environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, INT, EXCA, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 490. Seminar in Creative Arts


    3 credit(s)
    An integration of the Creative Arts major that investigates issues related to the contemporary art world as exemplified in students’ research and creative interests. Though intensive study and research, students will examine current trends, and critical perspectives in art. Field trips may be required.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of 30 credits in Creative Arts and concurrent registration in any unfulfilled major requirements.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, NOEX)
  

  • CREA - 497. Independent Study in Creative Arts


    0-3 credit(s)
    Qualified students may pursue a topic of their choosing that must be submitted in writing and approved by the professor and the department.


Computer Science
  

  • CSIS - SSX. Spreadsheet Exam


    0 credit(s)
    This course will be awarded to School of Business students passing the department’s spreadsheet exam. No registration is required. This is one of three ways to satisfy the School of Business spreadsheet requirement; the others are completion of CSIS 010  or CSIS 011 . Similarly, this serves as one possible prerequisite to certain CSIS and Business courses.

  

  • CSIS - 010. Introduction to Computer Applications

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to digital technology with the goal of laying a technical foundation upon which societal, professional, and personal issues related to computing technology can be understood and evaluated. Topics include hardware, software, operating systems and file management, data communications, security, digital representation, and networking. This course includes hands-on use of common business software tools emphasizing spreadsheet skills. Computer Science majors cannot apply this course to the major. Lab fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, REC)
  

  • CSIS - 011. Problem Solving with Spreadsheets


    1 credit(s)
    A lab-based introduction to problems, problem-solving, and the kinds of problems amenable to spreadsheet solutions. Provides a foundation for analyzing business and decision support problems using spreadsheet technology. Typical techniques studied may include absolute and relative addressing, macros, and conditionals. Students will be expected to apply their skills to various business scenarios and cases. May not be taken concurrently with or subsequent to CSIS 010 . Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, INRM).
  

  • CSIS - 013. Computer Ethics


    1 credit(s)
    This course is a survey of the ethical issues involved in computing. Topics studied will include data access, privacy, security, hacking, copyright and intellectual property issues, email, etc. The focus will be on identifying and analyzing ethical problems related to computing, as well as on ways to foster ethical decision-making in computing-centered situations. No prerequisites.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 019. Computer Science Seminar


    1 credit(s)
    This course will be offered with emphasis on different topics. The content will be designated by subtitle. Students may take the course more than once with different content. Potential topics include: History of Computing, Computing and Film, Information Presentation, etc. No prerequisites.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 106. Introduction to Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization


    3 credit(s)
    Data Science and analytics is an emerging field concerned with gathering, organizing, analyzing and visualizing large collections of information in order to extract actionable knowledge, i.e. to make decisions. This course is a basic introduction to the subject. Students will learn to identify data problems and to gather and analyze data using a suitable programming language such as R or Python. The coursework is aimed to help students to solve real world data problems obtained from a “subject matter expert”, i.e. a client who needs assistance with making data-driven decision in his/her field. No previous programming experience is necessary.

    Equivalent: SCDV 110  
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • CSIS - 110. Introduction to Computer Science

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    This course is a broad introduction to a variety of fundamental topics in computer science through a contemporary theme such as robotics, the web, graphics, or gaming. Students will consider problems in the application area that can be solved with software. Using the theme of the course, students will be introduced to important areas of computer science including abstraction, computer organization, representation of information, history of computing, ethics, and the development and evaluation of algorithmic solutions using an appropriate programming environment. Themes may differ across sections. Lab fee.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAQ, CDQ, INRM, REC, STVN)
  

  • CSIS - 114. Management Information Systems

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to fundamental management issues and information system principles involved in the analysis, design, and implementation of management information systems. Topics include business information system planning, technology architecture, database design, systems development, decision support systems, internal control, and computer security and disaster planning. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 010  or CSIS 011  or CSIS-SSX.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 115. Database Design and Applications for Business


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the concepts and practices of database design and use from a business perspective. Topics to be covered include data models (object, entity-relationship, and relational, for example), database design techniques, data dictionaries, query language (e.g. SQL, QBE), requirements analysis, legacy systems, databases for decision support, presentation techniques (forms, web pages, etc.) and basic information on database use in a business setting. The course includes hands-on use of a common business database management system to illustrate and emphasize the concepts. Computer use fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 114 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 116. Survey of Information Technology

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    This course completes the Management Information Systems sequence. Students will continue their study of programming and databases, while gaining hands-on experience in the application of these skills in a management setting. Topics may include electronic commerce, decision support systems, executive information systems, and other current aspects of information technology. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): either CSIS 115  or CSIS 350 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 120. Software Development

    (3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    4 credit(s)
    An introduction to the object-oriented design paradigm with an emphasis on problem solving, algorithm development, and implementation of algorithms as computer programs in an object-oriented language. Other topics will include data representation, programming style, program testing and analysis of algorithms. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 110  or SCDV 110   with a grade of C- or better.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAQ, CDQ, INRM).
  

  • CSIS - 180. Web Design

    (2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab)
    3 credit(s)
    Web Design is a hands-on course covering the history and development of the Internet, the Web and the core technologies used to implement modern websites. Students will design and implement websites using sematic markup languages, style sheets, and various software tools and applications. The course will include techniques for integrating a wide range of media formats, and design fundamentals needed in implementing effective, user- friendly websites. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Equivalent: (Same as MUMD 190 )
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, MUMD)
  

  • CSIS - 200. Topics in Computer Science


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course will use an area of research, theory or practice to apply and extend basic principles of Computer Science. The course may be taken more than once with different topics. Possible topics include emerging programming languages, computer security, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), diversity in CS and e-commerce.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, REC)
  

  • CSIS - 201. Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    1-3 credit(s)
    This course will use an area of research, theory or practice to apply and extend basic principles of Computer Science. The course may be taken more than once with different topics. Possible topics include emerging programming languages, computer security, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), diversity in CS, and e-commerce. The laboratory includes such things as hands-on exploration and experimentation with concepts, software tools, computer systems, or computer languages designed to confirm or extend the principles developed in lecture. Laboratory fee.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 205. Introduction to Cyber Security

    Lecture and Laboratory
    3 credit(s)
    This course will emphasize fundamentals in cyber security and risk, including threats, threat actors, likelihood, impact, and controls. This course will cover technical aspects of computer security, but will covere the business side of security so it is not exclusively for technology majors. Networking, Operating System, and Application concepts will be covered. Computer Science Lab Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 110  or CSIS 114  or CSIS 180  or CSIS 200  or CSIS 201  
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • CSIS - 210. Data Structures

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    This course continues the study of algorithm design and implementation with an emphasis on the use and implementation of data structures such as records, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and graphs. Students will continue development of programming skills using modular and structured programming techniques. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 120  with a grade of C- or better.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, COGC, INRM).
  

  • CSIS - 220. Assembly Language and Computer Architecture

    (3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    4 credit(s)
    An introduction to assembly language programming using a specific assembly language (for example, ARM, Intel, or MIPS assembly language). Addressing techniques, internal computer components, machine language, subroutines, and parameter passing will be discussed. The course also covers topics in computer architecture including memory systems organization, interfacing and communication, functional organization, and multiprocessing architectures. Lab fee. Offered Fall Semester.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 120  with a C or better.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFN, ISCE)
  

  • CSIS - 225. Advanced Programming

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    This course continues previous work in using an object-oriented language in problem solving, and will consist of two parallel strands: the development of students’ expertise in advanced features of the language, and the further exploration of software-engineering methodologies, such as UML. The two strands will be developed in the context of a large-scale team-based project. Offered Spring Semester. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISCE)
  

  • CSIS - 251. Discrete Structures

    (3 hours Lecture and 1.5 hour Laboratory) Three hours of lecture and 80 minutes of lab each week.
    4 credit(s)
    This course includes a study of mathematical structures most frequently encountered in Computer Science. Topics covered include sets, functions, mathematical induction, complexity analysis of algorithms, counting methods including probability, recurrence relations, graphs, trees, Boolean logic, and relations. Proofs using mathematical induction will be emphasized. Other proof techniques will be developed. Lab fee. Offered Fall Semester.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 , CSIS 120 .
    Equivalent: Cross-listed as MATH 250 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 310. Numerical Methods


    3 credit(s)
    Course objectives are to survey and develop numerical methods for solving scientific problems. Topics covered are roots of linear and nonlinear systems, numerical integration, approximation, interpolation, and ordinary differential equations. The course will emphasize efficient computer implementation of numerical algorithms. Computer use fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 120  and MATH 120 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 320. Machine Learning

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    Machine learning is the subfield of artificial intelligence that uses data mining and statistical pattern recognition to “learn” algorithms to classify data, make predictions and solve data intense problems. Topics include: Supervised learning using regression, support vector machines, and neural networks; Unsupervised learning including clustering, dimensionality reduction, and recommender systems. Students will engage in hands-on activities to design and implement learning algorithms and systems for solving problems in areas such as robotics, text understanding, computer vision, medical informatics, database mining, and other areas. Computer use fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 120 , and MATH 110  or QBUS 110  
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 330. Operating Systems

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    A study of processor, memory, device, and information management of contemporary computer systems. Emphasis is placed on the models and algorithms for multi-programming computer operating systems. Discussion will include classic problems such as the concurrency problems of mutual exclusion, deadlock and synchronization, and memory management concepts such as paging, working set and segmentation. The laboratory includes an introduction to the UNIX operating system, an introduction to programming in an appropriate systems language, such as C, and experiments designed to confirm or extend the principles developed in lecture. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210  and CSIS 220 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 340. Programming Languages


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the organization and structure of modern programming language paradigms with an emphasis on semantic issues. Topics include formal language theory, syntax, semantics, calling protocols, and conventional and abstract data types. Computer use fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 225 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 350. Database Management Systems


    3 credit(s)
    A hands-on study of database management systems, based on the entity-relationship and relational data models. Topics will include logical and physical database design (including E/R modeling, normalization, memory management, and indexing), transactions/concurrency, query processing/optimization algorithms, and query languages (primarily relational algebra and SQL). Problems such as security and integrity of the data will also be discussed. Additional topics may include recovery, object-relational extensions, semistructured data and languages (e.g. XML/Xquery), application development (e.g. PL/SQL, PHP), or distributed systems. Computer use fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISCE)
  

  • CSIS - 351. Theory of Computation


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of the study of mathematical structures most frequently encountered in Computer Science. Topics covered include deterministic and non-deterministic finite automata, regular, context-free and other languages, push-down automata, grammars, Turing machines, computational complexity, and in particular the P vs. NP problem. Offered in Spring Semester. Cross-listed as MATH 350 .

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 250  or CSIS 251 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, MHUL)
  

  • CSIS - 355. Advanced Database


    3 credit(s)
    This course covers emerging database technology from the standpoint of users, implementers, and administrators. The main topics are typically NoSQL, databases, data mining, and object databases, all with hands- on opportunities. Additional topics normally include several of the following: cloud databases, security, privacy, spatial databases, temporal data, XML and databases, crowd sourced databases, distributed databases, main memory databases, and other topics as indicated by student interest and technological trends. Computer use fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 350  or instructor permission.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 365. Communications and Networks


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of data communication and networks. Topics to be covered include techniques of transmission, protocols for line control, error detection and correction, communication software, various types of network systems, distributed applications, and performance evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210  or CSIS 220 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 370. Robotics


    3 credit(s)
    Robotics is a subfield of artificial intelligence that utilizes technology to complete tasks that humans would normally complete. This course is an introduction to robotics, with an emphasis on mobile robots operating in human-scale environments. Students will gain an understanding of the basic theory and practice of mobile robots and human-machine interaction. Topics include: Robot Operating System (ROS), Open Source Computer Vision (OpenCV), Client/Server Communication, the Linux Operating System and the Python Programming Language. Students will work in teams to implement a challenging robotic task. Permission on Instructor required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 375. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence


    3 credit(s)
    Fundamental concepts used in machine implementation of processes which imitate human cognition. Topics include knowledge representation, logical deduction and problem solving, computational linguistics and machine learning. Students will complete several programming projects these areas. Current literature and research will be discussed. Computer use fee.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CSIS 210 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 380. Computer Graphics

    (2 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the mathematical and algorithmic principles of computer graphics as well as graphical applications programming. Topics covered include two and three-dimensional transformations, three- dimensional viewing, shading models, curves and surfaces, ray tracing, texture mapping, and algorithmic issues. In the laboratory these topics will be explored using graphics software tools and through programming using graphics libraries. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210  and MATH 120 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 385. Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    (2 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    This course will cover algorithm design techniques such as divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, greedy approaches, and space-time tradeoffs. Example algorithms illustrating these design techniques will be introduced and include such things as balanced search trees, heaps, graph algorithms (depth-first and breadth-first searches, minimum spanning trees and shortest paths), selection , and sorting algorithms (radix sort, heap sort, merge sort and quick sort). Asymptotic notations and techniques for analyzing the running times of these algorithms will be covered. Limitations of algorithm power will be discussed, including an introduction to NP-complete problems. Offered in spring semester.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210  and MATH 250  or CSIS 251 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 390. Web Application Development

    (2 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory)
    3 credit(s)
    Web Application Development is a hands-on laboratory based course covering the design and implementation of dynamic web-based applications. Topics include server and application architecture, database-driven development, interface design, content management, and security issues. Students will study the principles of extensibility, accessibility, and standardization and how they relate to the design of modern websites. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIS 210 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 400. Advanced Topics in Computer Science


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course will use an area of research, theory or practice to apply and extend basic principles of Computer Science. The course may be taken more than once with different topics. Possible topics include: advanced web programming, mobile app development, system administration, advanced AI, computer security, systems programming, cryptography, data warehousing.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • CSIS - 401. Advanced Topics in Computer Science with Lab


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course will use an area of research, theory or practice to apply and extend basic principles of Computer Science. The course may be taken more than once with different topics. Possible topics include advanced AI, systems programming, computer security, data warehousing, or cryptography. The laboratory includes such things as hands-on exploration and experimentation with concepts, software tools, computer systems, or languages designed to confirm or extend the principles developed in lecture. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
 

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