This course will provide a survey of women artists from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century and will examine contributions women artists have made in the western art tradition. A broad range of artworks created by women will be explored for their historical, social, political and personal content. The course will explore major movements within art history by examining the contribution of women artists chronologically.

An overview of the visual arts in the United States. This course will cover the principal movements and trends in architecture, painting, and sculpture in American art from colonial to modern times.

Learn about mindfulness and the use of art to engage in the benefits and practice of being in the present moment, mindfully. This course will help you in: Learning techniques to reduce stress, improve attention, enhance well-being, deepen empathy, and bring awareness to the present moment; Understanding the interplay of mind and body for being focused in the creative process; Using one’s breath to develop awareness of focus, concentration, and peace of mind; Activating different parts of the brain.

Various aspects of graphic communication through the use of typography, photography, layout and general graphic techniques will be presented. Students will be encouraged to develop creative, original and conceptual ideas for solving communications problems utilizing professional studio practices and procedures.Lab work required. (Fee applies)

A study of the fundamentals of design as applied to the home. Development of living units to meet varied psychological, economic, and spatial needs during the life cycle.

This course will emphasize the observation and analysis of natural and man-made objects. This will lead students to create formulized graphic interpretations, developing images with correlation of text and their use with consideration for processes of reproduction. Studies outlined in ART 302 will continue with emphasis on the expressive possibilities of lettering and typography. Lab work required. (Prerequisite ART 302) (Fee applies)

The fundamentals of athletic training, including the history, purpose, and professional standards of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Introduction to the educational curriculum standards, career options, professional ethics and professional responsibilities as well as medical terminology and legal concepts as related to athletic training. Basic first aid and CPR/AED skills will be introduced. (Successful completion of this course is required for admission into the Athletic Training program.)

Introduction to the foundational skill sets necessary to function at a proficient level at each clinical site. Techniques, principles, and theory will focus on developing essential cognitive and psychomotor competencies and proficiencies used in athletic training. Skill sets include but are not limited to: fitting of protective equipment, protective padding/splint fabrication, taping and wrapping skills, and modality application.

Course includes both didactic and experiential learning. Students will be assigned to assist the preceptors on campus or at an affiliated site with various sport assignments for a minimum of 100 hours. Focus of this clinical will be to understand the daily responsibilities of the certified athletic trainer and be introduced to the procedures for preventing, recognizing, evaluating, and treating athletic injuries and illnesses. (Athletic Training majors only)

Introduction to procedures and tests used to examine and diagnose injuries of the lower extremities and spine. Students will be able to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries and be instructed in theory and proper techniques for diagnostic and special tests, including neurological, strength and range of motion assessment. (Prerequisite BIOL 209-210) 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory