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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.
Standard information for each course includes the number, title, and credits (sometimes called credit hours or semester hours). For some courses, you will find information on the hours of class, laboratory, or studio for which the course is scheduled in each week of a regular semester; these weekly hours are expanded during summer sessions. Fees for courses are assessed on the basis of credits and other factors.
The course-numbering system generally suggests levels of difficulty and appropriateness. Courses at the 100 and 200 levels comprise introductory offerings and those are most commonly taken by freshmen and sophomores. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are primarily for juniors and seniors. In some Purdue programs, undergraduates take courses at the 500 level, but generally courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students.
Preparation for courses is indicated as follows:
P: indicates a prerequisite that must precede your enrollment in the course described. You may find one or more specific course numbers, the number of credits you should already have in a subject, a placement-test level, or other conditions.
C: indicates a corequisite that must be taken no later than the same semester in which you take the course described.
R: indicates a recommendation concerning conditions to be met for enrollment in the course.
When no subject code is shown for prerequisites, corequisites, and recommended courses, they are in the same subject area as the course being described. If you lack a prerequisite or corequisite, or if you wish to take a course numbered at a higher level than your present status, you should seek the department’s or instructor’s consent to enroll in the course.
V.T. means Variable Title and is shown for courses for which the title may be changed to specify the topic or other special focus of each offering.
Session indicators (fall, spring, summer) suggest the times at which courses are generally offered. Scheduling patterns may, however, vary.
IPFW reserves the right to add, withdraw, or change courses without notice.
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ACS 52100 - Topics in Computer Graphics
This is a survey of advanced concepts in computer graphics. Topics include a review of fundamentals, curves and surface design, ray tracing, radiosity, animation, texture mapping, anti-aliasing, and selected topics depending on current research trends. Students are expected to complete substantial programming projects having research content.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 32100 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 54400 - Performance Modeling and Evaluation of Computer Systems
Emphasis is placed on the development and study of models for client-server systems, communication networks, and protocols. These models include Petri nets, other analytic models, and discrete event simulation models. Actual systems are modeled and performance predicted. Students are expected to complete a major project using simulation models and a standard simulation language, network modeling package, or a network protocol design tool.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 54500 - Cryptography and Network Security
This is an in-depth course to cryptography and network security. Topics include cryptography, security principles, treats, architecture and protocol for security services, security verification and design, and securing network systems and applications. Design projects and/or research papers are required.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 37400 and CS 48600.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 56000 - Software Engineering
This course surveys the engineering aspects of software system design. It concentrates on such matters as formal specification and acceptance requirements, testing and quality management techniques, and the use of CASE tools as an aid to development. Depending on time available, it may include an introduction to database design, performance analysis, and project management tools. The course forms part of the required core for the ACS master’s degree.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 36000 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 56200 - Systems Analysis and Design
This course introduces the process of modeling computer system requirements and design using an object-oriented language such as the UML. It presumes an iterative life-cycle, and concentrates on human-oriented aspects of systems development. These include the solicitation and definition of requirements, the design of effective interfaces, and the reconciliation of application and technical needs. Students will carry out a team project. The course forms part of the required core for the ACS master’s degree.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 36000 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 56400 - Human-Computer Interaction
A survey of human-computer interaction (HCI) concepts, theory, and practice, including its interdisciplinary nature. Examination of human needs and capabilities, as well as technological opportunities in the design of interactive systems. Provides an overview and introduction to the field of human-computer interaction and a systematic approach to human-computer design, including tools, techniques, and sources of knowledge. Students are expected to design and evaluate user interface designs in small projects.
Preparation for Course
P: ACS 56200.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 56600 - The Strategic Role of Information Systems
A study of information systems (IS) as part of the corporate strategy. Topics include strategic planning, role of the chief information officer, value of the corporate information system, IS long-range planning, managing MIS development, managing information technologies and resources, and information systems as a corporate, competitive tool. Students complete case studies and an information systems strategic plan for their term project.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 56200.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 56700 - Software Project Management
Consideration of managing the software development process and the implementation of information technologies. Advanced material in project planning, cost and time estimation, mechanisms for monitoring and controlling projects, quality assurance, change management, and leadership and team building. Other topics include project tracking, managing multiple projects, data sharing, communicating plans, and transnational considerations in areas such as staffing and vendor support. Students apply project management software to case studies.
Preparation for Course
P: ACS 56200.
Cr. 3.
Notes
If you are majoring in this discipline, you may want to consider the Science and Engineering Research Semester. See information under Arts and Sciences (Part 3).
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ACS 56800 - Object-Oriented Systems Development
An examination of the concepts of object technology in a language independent fashion, illustrated with examples from specific programming languages. Teaches strategies and patterns for applying object-oriented methodologies to real-world application. Emphasis is on object-oriented programming and object-oriented design. Students are expected to complete large-scale programming and design projects through team programming.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 36700 or equivalent.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 57400 - Advanced Computer Networks
Introduction to communication networks, the Internet, circuit and packet switching, interfaces between computers and network hardware. Network architecture: OSI seven layer protocol stack, reliable delivery over unreliable channels, transport protocols, datagrams, virtual circuits, internetworking as a fundamental design concept. Network management concepts, client server principles and paradigms, addressing and address resolution algorithms, and remote procedure cells.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 27400.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 57500 - Database Systems
Introduction to the fundamentals of relational database system implementation with emphasis on database engine core technology. Topics include storage management, indexing, materialized views, query processing algorithms and optimization, transaction and concurrency control, logging and recovery. Exposure to one or more of the following active research areas: XML, data integration, streaming databases, data mining, and distributed database systems.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 36400.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 57600 - Distributed Database Systems
This course covers topics in distributed databases. Topics include data replication and synchronization, scalability issues, fault tolerance, distributed transaction control, distributed physical design selection, information integration, and distributed query optimization.
Preparation for Course
P: CE 36500 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 57700 - Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
Data mining has emerged as one of the most exciting and dynamic fields in computer science. With an explosive growth in computer and database technology, the huge amount of data has been collected. Data mining is the process to extract interesting and novel knowledge from large amount of data. ACS 57700 is designed to provide graduate students a broad background in the design and use of data mining algorithms, exposure to software tools, specialized expertise in applying these ideas to a rel-life situation through a term project. Topics include data preprocess, data exploration, frequent pattern mining, classification and clustering analysis.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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ACS 58200 - Expert Systems
The design and implementation of expert systems. Knowledge representation, organization, and architecture of knowledge-based systems; reasoning with uncertain and incomplete information; justification and explanation; production systems; rule-based programming; knowledge acquisition and knowledge engineering; historical overview and recent applications of expert systems; and languages and tools for building expert systems. Students complete programming assignments with an expert system development tool.
Preparation for Course
P: ACS 57200.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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AFRO A210 - The Black Woman in America
A historical overview of the black woman’s role in American society, including family, social, and political relationships.
Cr. 3.
Subject Area
[US] - [US] United States [WE] Western Europe [OW] Other World
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AGR 10100 - Introduction to Agriculture and Purdue
Students are introduced to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University. Specific areas discussed include the diversity of career opportunities within agriculture, the relationships between different areas of agriculture; ethics; the impact of undergraduate course work, including the core curriculum, on scholarship and career preparation; and the challenges facing the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems. The use of guest lecturers provides a networking opportunity for students. Enrollment in this course is restricted to beginning freshmen students. Course meets during weeks 1-8.
Cr. 0.5.
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AMST A200 - Comparative American Identities
Examines the formation of legal, social, cultural, and economic identities within the United States and within U.S.-controlled territories. Who counts as “American”? To what ends have citizens and non-citizens assumed, claimed, or refused “American” identity? This course employs a comparative frame in considering elite and subordinated classes (and/or genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities); institutional and counter-cultural forms of self-definition; official history and alternative acts of collective memory.
Cr. 3.
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AMST A301 - The Question of American Identity
Is American culture unified, or does it consist of a potpourri of more or less distinct cultures? Beginning with the 1600s, but emphasizing the 19th and 20th centuries, this course explores classic texts in American culture, seeking to locate the terms of American unity in the midst of obvious diversity.
Cr. 3.
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AMST A440 - Senior Seminar in American Studies
Cr. 3.
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AMST A441 - America in Global Perspective
This course examines domestic and foreign interpretations of America as a world citizen from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The course is intended to make students more aware of global issues and of what it means to be a “global citizen,” and more understanding of views of America from outside its borders. Credit not given for both AMST A441 and INTL I441.
Cr. 3.
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ANSC 10100 - Animal Agriculture
Importance of livestock in the field of agriculture, and the place of meats and other animal products in the human diet.
Cr. 3.
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ANSC 22100 - Principles of Animal Nutrition
Classification and function of nutrients, deficiency symptoms, digestive processes, characterization of feedstuffs, and formulation of diets for domestic animals.
Preparation for Course
P: CHM 11200 or equivalent.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH A200 - Topics In Anthropology Of Culture And Society
Selected topics in the anthropological study of social and cultural institutions. Emphasizes understanding and developing anthropological approaches to questions about social, economic, political, and historical relationships among groups and individuals in contexts across the globe. Course topics may utilize ethnographic, archaeological, linguistic, and historical information.
Cr. 3
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated for up to six credit hours.
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ANTH A385 - Topics In Anthropology
A conceptual examination of selected topics in the field of anthropology.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH B200 or E105 or L200 or P200.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered fall and spring
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ANTH A460 - Topics in Anthropology
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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ANTH A495 - Individual Readings in Anthropology
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-4.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring)
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit. Maximum of 4 credits.
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ANTH A496 - Field Study in Anthropology
Planning of research project during year preceding summer in field. Time spent in research must amount to at least one week for each credit hour granted. Research paper must be presented by end of semester following field study.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor and department chair.
Cr. 3-8.
Notes
Maximum of 8 credits.
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ANTH B200 - Bioanthropology
An introduction to the biological nature of mankind. The evolution of human beings. An examination of speciation, race, and racial groups. The future evolution of humans.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring)
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ANTH B400 - Undergraduate Seminar
This course explores the field of ancient DNA research, including an historical perspective on the development of the science, and a review of the current trends and exciting new results. The ability to access ancient molecules (not only DNA but also proteins, lipids, and other interesting molecules) has opened new doors in our understanding of the prehistory of our planet. This course will focus on applications within Anthropology, but will also touch on palaeontological and forensic applications of this science, and will include discussion of the work currently in progress in the instructor’s Ancient DNA laboratory in the IU Institute of Molecular Biology. Grades are based on discussion participation, five written critical commentaries on assigned readings, and a research paper, with each component contributing one-third of the course grade. Although there are no specific prerequisites for the course, I will assume a good knowledge of bioanthropology as well as some basic genetics. This course requires a significant amount of reading of primary literature.
Preparation for Course
ANTH B200 and junior class standing or three courses in biology or anatomy.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered Fall and Spring
Variable Title
V.T.
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ANTH B426 - Human Osteology
This course explores the types of information that can be recovered from bones, including age, sex, size, pathology, diet, and demography as well as how this information can be utilized to obtain an integrated picture of an individual. The skills learned are applicable to forensic anthropology, archeology, human evolution and anatomy.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E105 - Culture and Society
An introduction to the variations and diversities of living human groups. Social structure, religion, ecology, marriage, and personality variations of peoples of the world. Emphasis on preliterate cultures.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring, summer)
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ANTH E310 - Introduction to the Cultures of Africa
Explores the vitality and diversity of African cultures today in communities ranging from town neighborhoods to remote villages and from desert to rainforest. Demonstrates the tenacity and creativity of human societies facing severe political, social, and ecological pressures, but also contributes new questions and answers to global debates about family values, ethnicity, terrorism, hunger, and economic growth.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E313 - Anthropology of the Muslim World
This course considers modern ethnographic work on Islamic cultures throughout the world. Central questions to be addressed include the construction of gender, negotiations between textual traditions and “popular” religious traditions, the relationship between religion and political regimes, and trends in western perspectives on the Muslim world.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E320 - Indians of North America
An examination of the political, economic, ecological, religious, kinship, and warfare patterns of representative Native American groups before and at the time of European contact.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH E321 - Peoples of Mexico
Surveys modern Indian groups, peasant societies, and problems of acculturation and urbanization in contemporary Mexico.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH E330 - Indians of South America
The cultural development and contemporary life of aboriginal societies in the tropical and marginal areas of the continent. Ethnic relationship and characteristics of major cultural groups are examined through detailed study of representative tribal units.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH E335 - Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica
The cultural development of the great pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico and Guatemala, especially the Aztec, Toltec, Olmec, and Maya. Emphasis on the social life, cultural achievements, religion, world view, and political systems to illustrate the diversity and richness of Amerindian life before the Spanish conquest.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH P200.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH E348 - Peoples and Cultures of Russia, Ukraine, and Newly Independent States
An introduction to the peoples and cultures of Eurasia, especially the former Soviet Union. Use case studies and ethnographies to learn about the histories of specific regions and groups, and to discuss religion and tradition, historical memory and cultural heritage, gender, childhood, and popular culture. Typically offered every other spring.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E350 - European Ethnography
European peoples and cultures. Emphasis on comparison of cultural assumption and social organization of selected European cultures; techniques for anthropological research in European societies.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E356 - Cultures of the Pacific
This course examines the varied peoples and adaptations of the three main culture areas in the Pacific region (Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia) and explores such topics as male/female relations, sorcery, exchange, colonialism, and economic development.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E375 - Cultural Psychiatry
This course surveys contemporary theory and research on the complex interaction of culture and mental health. We will examine a range of mental disorders in various societies, forms of psychiatric treatment and healing, and key concepts and methods used in the study of mental health and culture.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E398 - Peoples and Cultures of Central Asia
A general anthropological introduction to the societies and cultures of the contemporary Muslim successor states of former Soviet Central Asia and the adjacent areas of Iran and Afghanistan –i.e., western and southern Turkistan. Topics include ecology, ethnohistory and the structure of traditional subsistence strategies (nomadic pastoralism, sedentary farming, and urban mercantilism); social institutions (marriage, family, kinship, gender relations, identities and organization; religious beliefs and practices); and the assessment of socio-economic change and recent political transformations experienced by the peoples of this region under the colonial rules of tsarist and Soviet Russia, and the modern nation states of Iran and Afghanistan. The consequences of war on terrorism, volatile sociopolitical conditions and future prospects for the peoples of this region will be also critically examined. No special knowledge of the region on the part of students is presumed. However, a background in general anthropology would be helpful, but not essential. The course will consist of lectures, reading assignments, film and slide presentations and class discussions.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E400 - Undergraduate Seminar
Intensive examination of selected topics in anthropology. Emphasis upon analytic investigation and critical discussion.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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ANTH E401 - Ecology and Culture
How human beings, nature, and culture interrelate. Examination of the varied approaches used in hunting, agricultural, and industrial societies for adapting to the physical environment.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH E402 - Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course considers the meaning and social implications of gender in human society. Cultural definitions of “male” and “female” gender categories as well as associated behavioral and structural differentiation of gender roles will be analyzed using current anthropological concepts and theories.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E406 - Anthropology and Documentary Films
Comparative analysis of historical and social contexts. Discussion of points of view and aims of individual filmmakers.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E420 - Economic Anthropology
Comparative study of technologies and economic systems of selected non-Western peoples.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH E421 - The Anthropology of Aging
This course explores age and the aging process cross-culturally by looking at the specific cultural context in which individuals age and by analyzing similarities and differences across cultures.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E445 - Medical Anthropology
An examination of the cross-cultural properties of disease and curing. Focus on investigations into the ideology and meaning of illness, the relationship between patient and healer, and how responsibility for illness is assigned. Medical anthropology is concerned with knowledge about sociocultural contexts of disease and healing and with how such knowledge might inform the management of our own health problems.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(spring)
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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ANTH E455 - Anthropology of Religion
Critical evaluation of current approaches to the analysis of religious myth, ritual, and symbolism. Problems in understanding religious beliefs of other cultures. Modern development of the anthropology of religion.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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ANTH E457 - Ethnic Identity
Nature of ethnic groups and identity viewed in cross-cultural perspective: effects of colonialism and nationalism on ethnic groups; use of identity as an adaptive strategy; stereotypes and stereotyping; symbols and styles of ethnic identity; and retention and elaboration of local styles.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E462 - Anthropological Folklore
Function, forms, and interpretations of folklore in traditional societies. Folklore as an expression of continuity and change.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non- Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH E470 - Psychological Anthropology
The similarity and diversity of human personalities. How culture forms personalities and is formed by them. Focus on individual variation within a cultural framework.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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ANTH E479 - Indian Cultures of Peru
Detailed examination of past and present of one of the largest Indian populations in Latin America. Emphasis on the role of Indians in contemporary society.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH E490 - Development And Anthropology
The vast majority of the world’s people live in poverty, and lack access to many basic resources, services and rights. They face problems and challenges that are difficult for most Americans to understand. It is even harder for us to find ways of helping these people solve their economic, social and political problems.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered Spring
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ANTH H445 - History and Theory of Anthropology
An examination of the historical development of the field of anthropology concentrating upon the intellectual roots and context that surrounded its emergence as well as contemporary problems, perspectives, methods, and theories. Course designed for graduating anthropology majors.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH E105 and ANTH B200 with grades of C- or higher.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH L200 - Language and Culture
An introduction to the study of language and its relations to the rest of culture.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH L400 - Seminar in the Ethnography of Communication
Current issues in linguistic anthropology, designed to acquaint the student with readings and points of view not covered in the introductory courses. Topics such as (1) languages of the world, (2) variation in language, (3) problems in linguistic structure, and (4) culture and communication.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.
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ANTH P200 - Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology
World archaeology in the framework of major prehistoric cultural innovations. History, techniques, methods, and significance of archaeological research.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring)
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ANTH P220 - Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations
Focus on how societies develop from band and tribal level to state-level social organization. Special emphasis on the continuing evolution of the state.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH P200.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH P240 - Archaeology and the Movies
Examines how archaeologists and archaeological knowledge are represented in popular cinema, and compares these views with the work that archaeologists actually do. Topics include the history of archaeology, archaeological ethics, and archaeological interpretation. Feature film studies cover archaeological practice, the archaeology of early humans, Rome, and ancient Egypt and related topics.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH P300 - Topics in Prehistory
World archaeology in the framework of major cultural stages. The methods, analysis, and significance of archaeological research.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH P310 - Old World Archaeology
Prehistoric cultures of Europe, Asia, and Africa from Old Stone Age through Iron Age.
Cr. 2-3.
Notes
Maximum of 3 credits.
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ANTH P350 - Archaeology Of Ancient Mexico
Surveys the archaeology of ancient Mexico. Traces cultural developments of indigenous peoples from the Olmec to the Aztec, and examines issues, controversies, and current debates in Mexican archaeology. Topics include the transition to settled villages, initial complexity, craft production, urbanization, ideology, gender, religion, warfare, and the conquest.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered Spring
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ANTH P360 - Archaeology of North America
Introduction to antiquity of the American Indian, principal culture areas, and field methods and techniques incident to recovery of archaeological data and materials.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non- Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH P361 - Prehistory of Eastern North America
Survey of prehistoric cultural developments in eastern North America from man’s first occupation of this area until European contact, set primarily within the framework of changing ecological adaptations.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH P200 or P360 and consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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ANTH P370 - Ancient Cultures of South America
Evidence for successive migrations into the continent, the subsequent development of local cultures, and civilization in the central Andes.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTHP200 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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ANTH P376 - Archaeology of Death
Examination of mortuary behavior using archaeological and biological data. Methods of studying variation in mortuary practices. Identification of skeletal remains in laboratory setting.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH P200.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH P382 - Archaeological Research Design
Construction and implementation of archaeological research design using a graphics-oriented computer simulation model. Computer displays sites, features, and artifacts located by student using various methods of survey and excavation. Hypothesis testing, sampling strategies, and budget constraints are emphasized.
Cr. 3.
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ANTH P399 - Undergraduate Seminar
Intensive examination of selected topics in archaeology. Development of skills in analysis and criticism. Topic varies.
Preparation for Course
P: ANTH P200 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated once for credit.
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ANTH P400 - Archaeological Methods and Techniques
Methods and mechanics of archaeology in field and laboratory. Use of survey instruments, drawing tools, and photographic equipment, treatment of recovered materials leading to printed report.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 2-4.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit. Maximum of 4 credits.
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ANTH P405 - Fieldwork in Archaeology
Archaeological work directed toward field techniques: excavation and preservation of materials, surveying, photography, cataloguing.
Cr. 1-8.
Notes
One credit hour per full week of fieldwork.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit. Maximum of 8 credits.
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ANTH P421 - Moche Archaeology Seminar
The Moche were an archaeological culture from the desert coast of Peru that provide an opportunity to explore anthropological theories regarding nascent state formation, priestly elites, feasting and ritual, human sacrifice, conflict and warfare, environmental degradation, and societal collapse. We will explore these topics using a comparative, four-field anthropological approach.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall)
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ANTH P430 - Archaelogy of Violence and Conflict
In this course we will examine how we identify violence and warfare in the past. Second, we will explore how violence has affected societies around the world and through time. We review multidisciplinary literature on violence and ask how and why violent acts and institutions of violence develop and persist.
Cr. 3.
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ARET 11000 - Sketching For Technology And Design
Focusing on problems of the built environment this course teaches students how to represent proportionately objects, planes, and volumes by developing observational skills and hand to eye coordination. Students are introduced to fundamental knowledge in composition, line work, lettering, contour drawing, sketching, shades, shadows, multiview drawings, sectional views, isometrics, and perspective drawing. Skills are developed in the use of multiple media including pen and ink, pencil, and monotone marker rendering.
Cr. 3.
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ARET 12300 - Digital Graphics For Built Environment I
An introduction to graphic communication in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Manual drafting, technical sketching, and CAD software are utilized in the production of working drawings. Project emphasis is distributed among architectural, civil engineering, and interior design topics.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2-4.
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ARET 12400 - Architectural Engineering Construction I
A study of residential building and the graphic and written documents required for its construction. CAD familiarity is required and a model may be required.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 12300 with a grade of C- or better
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 1, Lab. 4-6.
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ARET 16700 - Construction Systems and Materials
Properties of construction materials and components and an introduction to their use in various construction systems.
Cr. 3.
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ARET 21000 - Architecture and Urban Form
Study of the forces that shape the built environment: theories of design, design principles, historic styles, topography, structure, materials, including political, social, cultural influences, and sustainability.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered fall, spring and summer.
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ARET 22200 - Architectural Engineering Construction II
Preparation of graphic and written documents to construct an intermediate-sized commercial or institutional building. A model may be required. Computer applications.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 12400 with a grade of C- or better
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 1, Lab. 4-6.
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ARET 22300 - Digital Graphics for Built Environment II
An advanced presentation of digital graphic communication for the architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 12400 with a grade of C- or better
Cr. 3.
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ARET 22500 - Creative House Design
Using fundamentals of space planning and pattern language students design their own home. A written justification for design decisions will be required.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2-3.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring, and summer)
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ARET 28100 - Environmental Equipment for Buildings I
A survey of basic environmental control parameters of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, lighting, electricity, and their equipment (size and shapes) and the physiological effects on mankind. Emphasis placed on definitions, types of systems, and physical characteristics of equipment.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 12400 with a grade of C- or better
Cr. 3.
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ARET 28200 - Environmental Equipment for Buildings II
Continuation of ARET 281 with emphasis on calculation and basic design for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing, lighting, electrical, and other equipment with laboratory practice applying concepts and calculations to a term project. Term project is the development of mechanical, plumbing, lighting, and power plans for a light commercial building or residence. Computer application.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 28100.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2.
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ARET 31000 - Architecture and Urban Form in the Modern World
A survey of architectural and engineering developments by site visitations.
Cr. 3.
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ARET 32100 - Architectural Presentation Techniques I
Professional office-oriented project presentation techniques. Can include model building, sketching, perspective, and rendering with a variety of media.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 22200 and INTR 12100; must be in CNTB program/CNET major.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 1, Lab. 6
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ARET 32400 - Sustainable Construction
This course approaches sustainable construction for buildings by examining the physiology required for human functions and considers how building components and systems affect human performance and well-being. Examines the construction process from site planning through construction process, to commissioning and occupancy. Develops understanding of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. A model may be required. Computer application.
Preparation for Course
P: CNET 44500 with a grade of C- or better
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 1, Lab. 6.
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ARET 35400 - Principles of Land Use
Comprehensive study of how land is used by human communities in the context of planners, architects, engineers, and constructors. Case studies will be examined in conjunction with problems and procedures in land-use planning.
Preparation for Course
P: Must be in CNTB program/CNET major.
Cr. 3.
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ARET 35500 - Techniques of Land Utilization
Lectures and projects in land analysis and planning techniques for use in assessment of land development. Subjects will cover building location, grading, drainage, roads, parking requirements, and utilities. Computer application.
Preparation for Course
P: Must be in CNTB program/CNET major.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 3.
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ARET 38400 - Environmental Equipment for Buildings III
Course covers the advanced study of plumbing, HVAC, lighting, electrical, and sprinkler and alarm systems for buildings. This course builds on material and calculations presented in ARET 281 and ARET 282. Students are required to present a research paper, written and orally.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 28200; must be in CNTB program/CNET major.
Cr. 3.
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ARET 49900 - Architectural Engineering Technology
As determined by CAET faculty. Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisites.
Preparation for Course
P: Must be in CNTB program/CNET major.
Cr. 1-4.
Hours
Class 1-4, Lab. 0-6.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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AST A100 - The Solar System
Celestial sphere, measurement of time, earth as a planet, moon, eclipses, planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, theories on origin of solar system.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring, summer)
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
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AST A105 - Stars and Galaxies
Introduction to the physical universe. Topics include: constellations, gravity, radiation, the Sun, structure and evolution of stars, neutron stars and black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, normal galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, cosmology, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Cr. 3-4.
Notes
Credit is not given for both AST A105 and AST A110.
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AST L100 - Solar System Laboratory
Study of planetary motions, orbits, shape of planets. Study of moon and Earth’s gravity. Some of the laboratories may be held off campus. For Arts and Sciences students, A100-L100 may count as one course.
Preparation for Course
C: AST A100.
Cr. 1.
Hours
Lab. 2.
Session Indicators
(fall, summer)
Notes
Laboratory studies to accompany A100.
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ASTR 26400 - Descriptive Astronomy: Stars And Galaxies
A descriptive, non-mathematical course in astronomy intended for non-physics majors. Topics include properties of stars; stellar birth and death; the Hertzsprung-Russel diagram; main sequence stars; binary systems; stellar clusters; red giants and white dwarfs, nova and supernova; neutron stars and black holes; galaxies and the cosmological red shift.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2.
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ASTR 36200 - Exoplanetary Environments
This course intended for physics or engineering majors. Recent observations from astronomical satellites and spacecraft will be used to discuss the solar system and the physical processes responsible for its formation and evolution.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 16400 or MA 16600 and PHYS 22000 or PHYS 15200 with a grade of 2.0 or better. Students with less than a 2.0 may be enrolled with the instructor or department chair’s permission.
Cr. 3.
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ASTR 36400 - Stars And Galaxies
This course is intended for students in Science or Engineering. This is the second of a two-semester introductory sequence on astronomy and astrophysics, although it is designed to be a standalone course. It is intended mainly for Science and Engineering majors who are comfortable with calculus-based contents. The course provides an overview on the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies. Selected topics that are covered in more detail include stellar structure and atmosphere, properties of black holes, neutron stars, and white dwarfs, galactic dynamics, and dark matter in galaxies and clusters of galaxies.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 15200 or 21800 or 22000.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered Spring
Notes
Not available to students with credit in ASTR 26400.
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ASTR 37000 - Cosmology
The picture of how the Universe came to be and how it has evolved has recently come into sharp focus. This progress is the result of improved observational techniques that have resulted in high resolution images of very distant galaxies, a more accurate mapping of the Large Scale Structure of the Universe or the high resolution picture of the young universe provided by Cosmic Microwave Background observations. We will present a historical perspective of how ideas and data have shaped Cosmology through the centuries. In addition, we will review the theoretical models that are in agreement with the current observations. Our goal will be to provide the students with a broad overview of the current research in Cosmology with an eye toward stimulating the students curiosity about the many questions still awaiting answers in this field.
Preparation for Course
Basic physics and math knowledge will be assumed.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Notes
Intended for science and engineering majors.
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ASTR 40100 - Introduction To Astrophysics
This course is an overview of astrophysics with an emphasis on how physics is applied to astronomy. It will explore the fundamental physical concepts and apply basic principles such as Newton’s laws of motion, Newtonian gravitation and orbital mechanics, electromagnetic waves and behavior, kinetic theory of gases, special and general relativity, and quantum mechanics to astronomical systems.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 25100, with a grade of C or better or MA 26100.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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ASTR 45100 - Galaxies And Large Scale Structure
The course covers basic observed properties and models of galactic structure, dynamics of stars, physics of the interstellar medium and intergalactic medium, formation of galaxies, properties of clusters of galaxies, and dark matter.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 26100 with a grade of 2.0 or better and PHYS 34200 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
Cr. 3.
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