University General Course Catalog 2022-2023 
    
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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Art
  

  • ART 605 - High Desert Installation II

    (3 units)
    In the same series as ART 604, this is a fieldwork, studio course designed for students to create projects onsite in different high desert locations in the Great Basin. Students will explore large issues of sustainable practice, land use and alternative display by preparing and presenting artwork in the landscape. (Formerly SNU: NWGN 511)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 15

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and execute artworks from an ethical and sustainable practice within the environment with specific attention to how artwork exists under expansion.
    2. posit multiple strategies for visionary practice as it relates to geologic time.
    3. produce projects that juxtapose urban and wilderness art-making practice.
    4. speak about their work from a collaborative perspective informed by the value of community and the extension of individually defined audience.
    5. evidence a refined familiarity with what is at stake when presenting art outside of a gallery context and considering the specificity of history and geography in their projects.


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  • ART 606 - Creative Problem Solving

    (3 units)

    A studio field course emphasizing creative problem solving, connecting individual skill sets with diverse ways of thinking. Widening the scope of imaginative problem solving students expand their understanding of a sustainable creative practice. Maximum of 6 credits. (Formerly SNU: FNAR 507)

    updated beginning in Spring 2023

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create finished artworks that utilize their voices and demonstrate the complexities of context in individual form.
    2. design and execute artworks from a sustainable ethical practice.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of the entrepreneurial spirit, and define possible relationships to their practice in writing or form and be capable of creative interdisciplinary responses to potential opportunities.
    4. produce a art practice mission/artist statement that incorporates a conceptual framework, creative problem-solving strategies to address specific issues, and a personal ethical position with regard to nature and culture.


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  • ART 607 - Creative Problem Solving II

    (3 units)
    This course helps to identify multiple perspectives to construct a holistic approach to making. The passions that propel creative practice to be critically engaged also require artistic practice to be flexible and relevant in order to be sustainable. In addition to UNR faculty widening the scope of imaginative problem solving, visiting faculty will provide opportunities for looking at ways to approach the construction and viability of a contemporary artists practice. (Formerly SNU: FNAR 508)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 15

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create finished artworks that utilize their voices and demonstrate the complexities of context in individual form.
    2. design and execute artworks from a sustainable ethical practice.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of the entrepreneurial spirit, and define possible relationships to their practice in writing or form and be capable of creative interdisciplinary responses to potential opportunities.
    4. produce an art practice mission/artist statement that incorporates a conceptual framework, creative problem solving strategies to address specific issues, and a personal ethical position with regard to nature and culture.
    5. evidence a refined familiarity with their practice in and outside of a contemporary art conversation. Tools acquired would allow students to better understand avenues to express their ideas and to pursue their individual research.


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  • ART 608 - Experiential Learning

    (3 units)

    This course integrates idiosyncratic ideas and experiences with students’ existing core values. Challenging how art gets made by moving beyond the studio into the complexities of cultural landscapes. Maximum of 6 credits. (Formerly SNU: NWGN 540)
     

    updated beginning in Spring 2023

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and execute artworks from an ethical and sustainable practice within the environment with specific attention to how artwork exists under expansion.
    2. speak about their work from a collaborative perspective informed by the value of community and the extension of individually defined audience.
    3. speak about their work and others’ work from a perspective informed by a fluid set of critical and historical contexts.


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  • ART 609 - Experiential Learning II

    (3 units)
    Participate in learning outside of a conventional classroom curriculum. Field trips and expeditions will encourage students to develop projects stemming from exposure to new ways of thinking and seeing - challenging ideas of how art gets made. The theme for each section stems from the instructor’s particular area of expertise, but considers ideas of embodied place and sustainable arts practices. This course may take the form of multiple workshops. (Formerly SNU: NWGN 541)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 15

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and execute artworks from an ethical and sustainable practice within the environment with specific attention to how artwork exists under expansion.
    2. speak about their work from a collaborative perspective informed by the value of community and the extension of individually defined audience.
    3. continue to speak about their work and others’ work from a perspective informed by a fluid set of critical and historical contexts.


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  • ART 610 - Midway Exhibition

    (3 units)
    In this course the student will present an exhibition or project that demonstrates a serious engagement with embodied practice. This project is designed to extend and activate the student’s understanding of how art intersects with multiple communities. In addition, this project helps the student articulate to the committee what directions the work should address for the last year of program participation. (Formerly SNU: FNAR 560)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create finished project exhibitions that articulate their idiosyncratic voices and demonstrate not only the complexities of context in individual form but lead to a specific focus for the coming year’s practice.
    2. create a finished project exhibition that demonstrates a sustainable practice.
    3. demonstrate project exhibition in writing and/or form an understanding of how their individual practices are part of a complex cultural community.
    4. write and speak about their work and demonstrate their understanding of critical and historical contexts in the exhibition’s artistic statement and verbal defense.


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  • ART 611 - Interdisciplinary Practices

    (3 units)
    This course introduces the core themes of the MFA-IA program, emphasizing collaborative strategies of interdisciplinary research and practice. Maximum of 6 credits.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. speak about their work and others’ work from a perspective informed by a fluid set of critical contexts.
    2. have experienced collaborative art-making will have conceptualized and articulated a collaborative endeavor with participants from different disciplines.
    3. show through discussion that they have an understanding of how their individual practices are part of a complex cultural community.
    4. have defined possible relationships of entrepreneurship to their practices and will have displayed creative responses to opportunities.


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  • ART 613 - Problems in Ceramics

    (3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation required. Registration permitted only upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate and apply advance design principles, particularly as related to ceramics on an individualized level.
    2. analyze, evaluate, and apply the important connection between content and form as it relates to the three-dimensional object on an individualized level.
    3. demonstrate advance knowledge and skills in the use of tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to produce work from concept to finished object. This includes advance knowledge of raw materials and technical procedures such as clays, glazes, and firing on an individualized level.
    4. access, analyze, and critically apply an understanding of the place of ceramics within the history of art, design, and culture and how it relates to your individual work.
    5. access and analyze the role of ceramics in contemporary culture and invent possible futures for ceramics via creative studio art projects.
    6. analyze and apply possible solutions to studio art assignments that lead to well-grounded and creative conclusions that work toward creating your own visual lecture.
    7. use coherent communication and writing abilities to express an advance vocabulary and critical evaluation skills from a variety of sources related to ceramics and your individual course of study.


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  • ART 617 - Problems in Sculpture

    (3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation required. Registration permitted only upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze, evaluate, and articulate advanced level design principles with an emphasis on three-dimensional design, and have the ability to apply these principles to a sophisticated aesthetic intent related to the individual student’s focused inquiry. This includes advanced knowledge of the traditions, conceptual modes, and evolutions of sculpture.
    2. critically compare and apply advance knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of various traditional and non-traditional materials and fabrication techniques. Demonstrate highly developed knowledge and skills in the use of tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to produce sophisticated artwork from concept to finished project related to the individual student’s focused inquiry.
    3. synthesize, and apply highly developed knowledge of the aesthetic, personal, social/political implications of contemporary art and handmade objects including a highly developed knowledge of the history and theory of sculpture related to the individual student’s focused inquiry in discussion, written work, and creative production analyze.
    4. examine, synthesize and apply information from multiple sources related to the individual student’s focused inquiry in contemporary and historical art in order to contribute to the creative and scholarly conversation, challenge the role of art in contemporary culture, and invent possible futures for sculpture via creative studio art projects related to the student’s focused inquiry.
    5. demonstrate the ability to engage in, analyze, argue, and benefit from critiques [constructive criticism] providing, integrating, and applying advance level historical, critical, and analytical information in writing, discussion, and individually directed creative production.
    6. apply and communicate an advance level functional knowledge of visual and technical language applicable to the formal and conceptual aspects of an artwork in writing and discussion related to the individual student’s focused inquiry.
    7. demonstrate the above Student Learning Outcomes at a graduate student level to include conducting comprehensive original research/creative activity and presenting findings via an exhibition in a professional setting to peers, faculty, advisor, and extended community.


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  • ART 626 - Problems in Printmaking

    (1 to 3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation required. Registration permitted only upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand and speak eloquently about multiple modes of art/art-making through readings, their own research, discussions/critiques, and field trips.
    2. develop professional level studio practice as demonstrated through the work they produce.
    3. apply critical thinking and problem solving to successfully work through concepts from inception to completion, with a superior understanding of the relationship of form and content.
    4. develop a collection of works that demonstrate their creative style, technical skill, and personal approach to subject and media.
    5. demonstrate general awareness of artistic cultures and styles in the contemporary art and explore expanded definitions of printmaking.
    6. demonstrate safe working practices with the materials and equipment used.
    7. apply the above skills when they discuss their own and others’ work.


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  • ART 633 - Problems in Painting

    (3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation required. Registration permitted only upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to expand their knowledge of painting techniques while continuing to develop their personal language in relation to contemporary art topics.
    2. analyze, discuss, and present their work in a profession manner during class critiques.
    3. create a professional portfolio that will assist them in applying for Bachelor of Fine Art programs, Master of Fine Art programs, and exhibitions.
    4. demonstrate a working studio practice and will be able to continue in their research.


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  • ART 640 - Problems in Photography

    (1 to 3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation required. Registration permitted only upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate advanced competencies utilizing advanced digital photography technologies, leading to the development of exhibition quality prints and portfolios.
    2. develop individual projects that apply digital photography using digital darkroom technologies for creative production in a studio setting, including advanced problem solving utilizing: digital editing software, large format archival printing techniques, online book production (where relevant), and advanced camera operations.
    3. develop individual research projects that analyze contemporary practices in the areas of photographic arts and social practices.
    4. demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge, skills and advanced competency in photographic arts for exhibition with the ability to apply theoretical methods to critical analysis of the photographic image.
    5. demonstrate advanced skills in discussion, critique and writing about their creative practice and others while building research skills in project development.


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  • ART 648 - Basque Art, Politics, and Identity in a Global Context

    (3 units)
    Situates Basque art in indigenous culture and relates it to major Western and non-Western artistic movements and explores identity politics through art. (ART 648 and BASQ 648 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally an understanding of the different ways in which Basque art can be defined and who can be considered a Basque artist.
    2. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally an understanding of the relationship between art and politics, in the Basque Country, and comparatively in a wider cultural context.
    3. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally the different assumptions about the relationships between art, identity and ethnicity.
    4. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally an explanation of the influences of patronage, museum culture, and institutionalization on Basque art.
    5. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally the effects of national, regional, and world-wide politics on Basque art.
    6. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally the different trends in Basque art based on the political climate, historical events, and regions of the Basque Country.


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  • ART 649 - Professional Practices for Artists

    (3 units)
    This course provides strategies for the professional artist. Students examine structures and systems within the art world to help them create their own dialog for maintaining a practice that is both engaging and financially viable.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate professional competencies in communication, presentation, and assembled career materials (e.g. documentation, visual art portfolio, personal bio, artist statement, etc.)
    2. demonstrate advance competency appropriate to students’ academic level in critical thinking, writing, and speaking.
    3. identify the structures inherent in the art world and create strategies for a successful and productive life in the arts.
    4.  illustrate a proficiency in research in the arts (i.e. exhibition venues, grants, residencies, and MFA programs) and comprehension of basic business skills for the artist.
    5. conduct graduate level comprehensive original research and creative activity, articulate an original thesis, and present a well-supported argument in a written paper.


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  • ART 650 - Critique Seminar

    (3 units)
    Emphasis on interdisciplinary issues and techniques in studio production.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge appropriate to the students’ academic level of the epistemological and theoretical foundations of arts-based research and production methods across disciplines.
    2. apply basic methodological approaches to analyzing art and cultural production.
    3. use appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to compare and contrast a wide range of interdisciplinary studio research.
    4. apply effective and professional methods for verbally articulating and presenting studio research.
    5. demonstrate the ability to engage in, analyze, argue, and benefit from critical discourse providing, integrating, and applying advance level historical, critical, and analytical information in writing and class discussion.
    6. demonstrate professional competencies in communication, presentation, and assembled career materials (i.e. documentation, visual art portfolio, personal bio, artist statement, etc.) necessary to engage in professional arts practice.
    7. demonstrate advance competency appropriate to students’ academic level in critical thinking, writing, and speaking.
    8. conduct graduate level comprehensive original research and creative activity, articulate an original thesis, and present a well supported argument in a written paper, a professional presentation, and visual art portfolio.


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  • ART 651 - Problems in Digital Media

    (1 to 3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation required. Registration permitted only upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate advanced competencies utilizing digital media processes in their creative production.
    2. apply experiential understanding of developing media based art works for public display.
    3. apply analog and computer-based systems for creative production in a studio setting, including advanced problem solving utilizing: software and hardware for digital production in a diversity of contexts.
    4. demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge, skills and advanced competency in digital media production.
    5. demonstrate advanced skills in discussion, critique and writing about their creative practice and others while engaging in best practices for basic website/blog development.


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  • ART 654 - Problems in Videography

    (1 to 3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation required. Registration permitted only upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate advanced competencies utilizing advanced digital video technologies, leading to the development of broadcast quality video.
    2. develop individual projects that apply time-based media/videography using digital editing technologies for creative production in a studio setting, including advanced problem solving utilizing: digital editing software, advanced sound capture and advanced camera operations.
    3. develop individual research projects that analyze contemporary practices in the areas of time-based media/video arts and social practices.
    4. demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge, skills and advanced competency in video arts for projection and broadcast with the ability to apply theoretical methods to critical analysis of the time-based media/videography.
    5. demonstrate advanced skills in discussion, critique and writing about their creative practice and others while building research skills in project development.


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  • ART 675 - History of Photography

    (3 units)
    Illustrated lectures that survey historical, technical and social foundations of photography from its invention to the present. Emphasis on concept, theory, and individual photographers.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 141  or ART 261 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. present and develop the ten points of critical analysis.
    2. articulate the timeline in the History of Photography.
    3. deconstruct and analyze patterns and style in the history of photography.
    4. research visual history and cultural practice.
    5. apply a critical understanding of the ethics of visual representation.
    6. articulate the evolution of the visual language of photography and its relationship to other academic disciplines.


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  • ART 688 - Problems in Fiber Arts

    (3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. Research paper, journal and final portfolio presentation are required. Registration is permitted upon written request to the department which includes a statement of objectives, the specific goals and scope of proposed plans.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. present their research and final portfolio to their tutor/advisor prior based upon the contractual agreement as to the scope of the expected assignments and due dates.
    2. formulate a project, break it down into a series of exercises toward a sustained, critically sound presentation, portfolio and research at the end of the semester.
    3. recognize and interpret critical issues and practices in relationship to their emphasis in fiber arts and contemporary art.
    4. demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge, skills and advanced competency based upon best practices in their emphasis of study within the field of advanced fiber.


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  • ART 692 - Individual Studies I

    (1 to 3 units)
    Individual studies in areas of two- or three-dimensional work and art history.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design individual project(s) that apply advanced skills, theory and research for creative production in a studio art setting, including advanced problem solving skills to build individual projects from vision to completion.
    2. perform advanced competencies utilizing advanced techniques in area of artistic background.
    3. develop individual research projects that analyze and incorporate contemporary practices in the areas of art theory and social practices.
    4. synthesize and communicate knowledge and advanced analytical skills in visual arts.
    5. perform advanced skills in discussion, critique and writing about their creative practice and others while illustrating research skills in project development.
    6. express how technical and conceptual elements of the project address or challenge past or current visions of diversity and inclusivity in the arts.
    7. develop and execute a creative project that reflects a comprehensive understanding of the artistic subject, its history, and the questions it raises.


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  • ART 693 - Individual Studies in Art History

    (3 units)
    Tutorial on independent basis arranged with departmental tutor/advisor. (Registration within any independent study course is permitted upon written request to the department which includes three copies of a statement of objectives, the specific goals and indicates the scope of the student’s plans. A paper, a full report or an exhibit of work produced is required.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe and recognize in verbal and written form the formal qualities of a work of art as a means to understand how technical and compositional components function as one level of interpretation.
    2. identify and critically apply a wide range of Art Historical methodologies that impact the way we study, receive, and ultimately understand a work of art.
    3. effectively compose written assessments in the form of short writing assignments and research paper the cultural and historical significance of select works of art.
    4. articulate in verbal and written form relationships between works of art and their cultural context.
    5. compare and contrast works of art from different artists, time periods, cultures, and geographies.
    6. critically apply in verbal and written form historical analysis, with emphasis on understanding the social history of art production.


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  • ART 698 - Seminar in Visual Arts

    (3 units)
    Critical dialogue dealing with the relationship of the student’s artwork to contemporary issues.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply useful aspects of art history, contemporary art, critical theory, and art criticism to their own work and practice and demonstrate critical awareness of one’s own works within the larger context of these fields. Reflected in writing and speaking.
    2. apply basic methodological approaches to analyzing art and cultural production, and articulate a coherent critical framework within which to conceptualize, produce, and analyze contemporary art practices.
    3. demonstrate ability to engage in, analyze, argue, and benefit from critical discourse providing, integrating, and applying advance level historical, critical, and analytical information in writing and class discussion.
    4. demonstrate ability to think independently while identifying and applying the historical achievements, current major issues, processes and directions in an area of specialization. Reflected in writing and speaking.
    5. identify creative, focused, and manageable research/creative practice topics that reflect a strong sense of purpose and integrate scholarly and creative discipline specific resources.
    6. demonstrate advanced competency appropriate to students’ academic level in critical thinking, writing, and speaking.
    7. utilize theoretical, critical, and practical concepts to interpret and critically analyze relevant literature, theory, and art history both verbally and in writing as it applies to the students’ focused inquiry.
    8. conduct graduate level comprehensive original research and creative activity and synthesize information from a variety of sources effectively communicating this information in a skillfully written paper and advance level presentation.


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  • ART 700 - Midway Conversation Design

    (3 units)
    The second in a series designed to activate the student’s studio practice and integrate that practice into a wider cultural context. The student will develop an individual plan with a mentor for the studio work to be completed over the course of the term. The mentor and student will meet monthly to assess the movement of the artwork, the work’s equality, and the trajectory of ongoing practice. (Formerly SNU: FNAR 621)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. designed and executed artworks that contain elements of sustainability.
    2. speak about their work and others’ work with articulate voices informed by a fluid set of critical contexts.
    3. create finished artworks that utilize their voices and demonstrate the complexities of context in individual form.


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  • ART 701 - Experiments in Contemporary Thought

    (3 units)
    This course may be offered in any semester in a case-by-case basis as a way to complete special projects, which contribute to an individual MFA-IA student’s development. This course is meant to satisfy requirements for developments in experimental practices. Projects should be particular to the trajectory of a student’s overall movement towards their thesis. Approval is necessary by department chair prior to registration. (Formerly SNU: NWGN 615)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. provide final self-evaluation addressing the student’s movement in the course based on the MFA Interdisciplinary rubric.


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  • ART 702 - Context and Criticality

    (3 units)
    Offered in any semester on a case-by-case basis to complete special projects, which contribute to an individual MFA-IA student’s development. This course qualifies as contributing to a contemporary critical discourse. Projects should be particular to the trajectory of a student’s overall movement towards their thesis. (Formerly SNU: ARTH 620)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student; instructor approval required.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. provide final self-evaluation addressing the student’s movement in the course based on the MFA Interdisciplinary rubric.


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  • ART 703 - Developing Studio Language

    (3 units)
    The fourth in a series designed to activate the student’s studio practice and integrate that practice into a wider cultural context. The student will develop an individual plan with a mentor for the studio work to be completed over the course of the term. The mentor and student will meet monthly to assess the movement of the artwork, the work’s quality, and the trajectory of ongoing practice. (Formerly SNU: FNAR 623)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create finished artworks that utilize their voices and demonstrate the complexities of context in individual form.
    2. design and execute artworks that contain elements of sustainability.
    3. speak about their work and others’ work with articulate voices informed by a fluid set of critical contexts.


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  • ART 704 - Mentored Studio Practice

    (3 units)
    This course explores students interdisciplinary studio practice through the program’s core values.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create finished artworks that utilize their voices and demonstrate the complexities of context in individual form.
    2. design and executed artworks that contain elements of sustainability.
    3. speak about their work and others’ work with articulate voices, informed by a fluid set of critical contexts.


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  • ART 705 - Mentored Exhibition Design

    (3 units)
    This course prepares students to present a final Thesis Exhibition and corresponding committee defense by integrating Midway Exhibition feedback.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student; FNAR 620 OR ART 704 ; FNAR 621 OR ART 700 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create finished artworks that utilize their voices and demonstrate the complexities of context in individual form.
    2. design and executed artworks that contain elements of sustainability.
    3. informed by a fluid set of critical contexts, speak about their work and others’ work with articulate voices.


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  • ART 706 - Research and Practice

    (1-6 units)

    This independent study course utilizes the program’s core values to address student generated topics that further the student’s particular research and practice. Requires Director’s approval. Maximum 6 credits.

    Course approved beginning in Spring 2023.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. speak and write about their work and others’ work from a perspective informed by a fluid set of critical contexts.
    2. show through discussion that they have an understanding of how their individual practices are part of a complex cultural community.
    3. represent their work through documentation that demonstrates an ability to engage with the interdisciplinary contemporary art world.


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  • ART 710 - Graduate Studio Practices

    (3 units)
    Directed individual studio production with choice of medium and faculty.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 27

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MFA program in art.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility appropriate to the students’ academic level in one or more areas of specialization (i.e. painting, photography, sculpture) demonstrated in a cohesive body of work.
    2. identify creative, focused, and manageable research/creative practice topics that reflect a strong sense of purpose and integrate scholarly and creative discipline specific resources towards studio art production.
    3. demonstrate proficiency in the utilization and execution of a range of processes that encompass each student’s chosen area(s) of specialization.
    4. demonstrate sensitivity to, and creativity with chosen medium(s), as well as present demonstrable technical skills, formal and conceptual application, and foundation principles applicable to the area of specialization.
    5. apply useful aspects of art history, contemporary art, critical theory and art criticism to their own work and practice and demonstrate critical awareness of one’s own works within the larger context of these fields. Reflected in art production, writing, and speaking.
    6. demonstrate ability to think independently while identifying and applying the historical achievements, current major issues, processes and directions in an area of specialization. Reflected in art production, writing, and speaking.


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  • ART 722 - Graduate Tutorial

    (3 units)
    Individual problems in the studio with regularly scheduled visits by all department faculty. Cannot be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MFA program in art.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and use the structure, policies, procedures, and support resources of the University, Graduate School, and Department of Art, Art History & Design designed to foster artistic and intellectual production.
    2. demonstrate ability to analyze and synthesize information, and verbally communicate effectively in studio engagement and public speaking.
    3. make informed decisions in establishing thesis committee membership based on faculty studio visit tutorial experiences.


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  • ART 737 - Theory and Criticism

    (3 units)
    Aspects of art criticism and theory, and their influence on art making in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply basic methodological approaches to analyzing art and cultural production.
    2. demonstrate advanced competency in critical thinking, writing, and public speaking.
    3. apply useful aspects of art history, contemporary art, critical theory, and art criticism to their own work and practice and demonstrate critical awareness of one’s own works within the larger context of these fields. Reflected in writing and speaking.
    4. evaluate and synthesize theories and writings of some of the key philosophers, theorists, historians, critics, and artists of the last two centuries.
    5. critically evaluate art criticism and the role that press culture plays in shaping the contemporary art world/market.
    6. use appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to compare and contrast the agendas of a wide range of scholarly journals.


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  • ART 746 - Context + Culture of Contemporary Theory + Practice

    (3 units)
    This seminar provides context for contemporary practice and creative problem-solving. Students build a working knowledge of contemporary art theory and practice. Maximum of 6 credits.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate in writing and/or form an understanding of the complexities of context from which contemporary practice derives and in which it participates.
    2. demonstrate in writing or form an understanding of how their individual practices are part of a complex cultural community, with an emphasis on defining and activating the idea of embodied place.
    3. speak about their work and others’ work from a perspective that is informed by a fluid set of critical contexts, both contemporary and historical.


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  • ART 747 - Directed Readings

    (3 units)
    Topic-based readings culminating in discussion and writing related to the development of student’s artwork in preparation for MFA Graduate Exhibition. Specifics agreed upon by student and faculty prior to registration.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify creative, focused and manageable research topics that reflect a strong sense of purpose and integrate scholarly and creative discipline specific resources towards studio art production, writing, and speaking.
    2. apply useful aspects of art history, contemporary art, critical theory and art criticism to their own work and practice and demonstrate critical awareness of one’s own works within the larger context of these fields. Reflected in writing and speaking.
    3. demonstrate ability to utilize theoretical, critical, and practical concepts to interpret and critically analyze relevant literature, theory, and art history both verbally and in writing as it applies to the students’ focused inquiry.


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  • ART 750 - Collaborative Strategies

    (3 units)

    In this seminar students integrate collaborative art-making into their practice. Particular emphasis will be placed on the value that different voices and perspectives add to the artwork’s complexity as students develop their Thesis Exhibition.

    Course approved beginning in Spring 2023.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Interdisciplinary Art MFA student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create finished artworks that further articulate their voice and demonstrate the complexities of context in individual form.
    2. continue to design and execute artworks from a sustainable practice, demonstrating increased creativity in placement and design.
    3. show an increased ability to speak about their work and others’ work within its broader community and global contexts.


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  • ART 777 - Graduate Exhibition

    (3 units)
    Individual tutorial for graduate exhibition; completion of thesis paper. To be taken in final semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MFA program in art.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply advanced perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility appropriate to the students’ academic level in one or more areas of specialization (i.e. painting, photography, sculpture) demonstrated in a significant cohesive body of work.
    2. demonstrate originality, creativity, and academic rigor in research and studio practice that speaks with clarity and complexity revealed in art production, exhibition presentation, writing and speaking.
    3. apply useful aspects of art history, contemporary art, critical theory and art criticism to their own work and practice and demonstrate critical awareness of one’s own works within the larger context of these fields. Reflected in art production, writing, and speaking.
    4. demonstrate the ability to think independently while synthesizing and integrating historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions associated with scholarly research and studio practice in an area of specialization. Reflected in artwork, exhibition presentation, writing, and speaking.
    5. demonstrate advance competency in critical thinking, writing, and public speaking.


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  • ART 790 - Community Service in the Arts

    (3 units)
    Individual, supervised volunteer experience in museum/gallery management, preparatory work, arts administration, and/or arts activism.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MFA program in art.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply a basic understanding of the nature of professional work in the students’ area of specialization. Examples are: organizational structure; artistic, intellectual, economic, technological, and political contexts; and development potential.
    2. apply knowledge and skills related to the development and advancement of community involvement, arts administration, and volunteerism as a crucial component of a thriving arts community.
    3. demonstrate competencies in communication, presentation, and business skills necessary to engage in art related professional practice.


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Astronomy
  

  • AST 109 - Planetary Astronomy

    (3 units) CO4L
    Descriptive introduction to current concepts of the solar system. Modern observational techniques and their results. Supplementary use of telescopes and planetarium facilities.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Math requirement or SAT score of 630 or ACT score of 27 or Accuplacer QAS score of 276 and AAF of 276 or ALEKS PPL of 61 or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 126  or MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain natural and physical phenomena predicted and observed, such as sunspots, red- and blue-shifted spectra from “star-light”, supernovae, and colliding galaxies, and the role of nuclear fusion in producing most of the light and heat from the Sun and the other stars.
    2. judge the relative temperatures of stars observed using a telescope and, for stars on the main sequence of the H-R diagram, deduce relative main sequence lifetimes of stars, their relative masses, their relative luminosities, their relative absolute magnitudes, and their relative surface temperatures.
    3. (on a clear night, at a location in the Northern Hemisphere), determine the latitude by observing Polaris, the North star, and in addition determine the North, South, East, and West directions.
    4. calculate the magnifying powers of simple astronomical telescopes, given the appropriate information.
    5. estimate the relative resolving powers of simple astronomical tele- scopes, given the appropriate information.
    6. calculate the f/number of simple astronomical telescopes given the appropriate information and explain the utility of knowing the f/number of a simple telescope.
    7. determine the phases of the Moon by looking at it, and to so determine how far along the Moonth (old Anglo-Saxon word for month after which our Moon is named) is.
    8. formulate questions, and analyze scientific evidence, to discriminate between sound and unsound claims, for example comparing and contrasting different hypotheses regarding the origin and evolution of the universe.


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  • AST 110 - Stellar Astronomy

    (3 units) CO4L
    Descriptive introduction to stellar and galactic systems. The life cycle of stars. Theories of the universe and its formation. Supplementary use of telescopes and planetarium facilities.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Math requirement or SAT score of 630 or ACT score of 27 or Accuplacer QAS score of 276 and AAF of 276 or ALEKS PPL of 61 or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 126  or MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain natural and physical phenomena predicted and observed, such as sunspots, red- and blue-shifted spectra from “star-light”, supernovae, and colliding galaxies, and the role of nuclear fusion in producing most of the light and heat from the Sun and the other stars.
    2. judge the relative temperatures of stars observed using a telescope and, for stars on the main sequence of the H-R diagram, deduce relative main sequence lifetimes of stars, their relative masses, their relative luminosities, their relative absolute magnitudes, and their relative surface temperatures.
    3. (on a clear night, at a location in the Northern Hemisphere), determine the latitude by observing Polaris, the North star, and in addition determine the North, South, East, and West directions.
    4. calculate the magnifying powers of simple astronomical telescopes, given the appropriate information.
    5. estimate the relative resolving powers of simple astronomical tele- scopes, given the appropriate information.
    6. calculate the f/number of simple astronomical telescopes given the appropriate information and explain the utility of knowing the f/number of a simple telescope.
    7. determine the phases of the Moon by looking at it, and to so determine how far along the Moonth (old Anglo-Saxon word for month after which our Moon is named) is.
    8. formulate questions, and analyze scientific evidence, to discriminate between sound and unsound claims, for example comparing and contrasting different hypotheses regarding the origin and evolution of the universe.


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  • AST 310 - Astrophysics Measurements

    (3 units)
    Astrophysics measurements and their interpretation, including position and motion of stars, variable stars, spectral classifications, temperatures and composition of astronomical objects.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 152  or PHYS 182 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. produce a well-researched scientific proposal.
    2. demonstrate the ability to use scientific instruments such as telescopes, CCD cameras and spectrographs.
    3. demonstrate skills in collection and interpretation of data.
    4. demonstrate the ability to effectively present scientific data.


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  • AST 410 - Astrophysics

    (3 units)
    The application of laws and methods of physics to problems presented by classical and current astronomical observations.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 152  or PHYS 182 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. interpret and analyze aspects of astrophysics including stellar evolution, spectral classifications and galactic dynamics.
    2. produce a well-researched scientific paper.


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  • AST 497 - Astronomy Senior Thesis

    (3 units) CO13, CO14
    This course is based on an individual directed project relating a student’s major to the field of astronomy. Department permission required.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; permission of instructor. Recommended Preparation: AST 310 ; AST 410 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to formulate and carry out a research project.
    2. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out a research project.
    3. communicate the results of the Astronomy Senior Thesis research orally and in writing, following the standards of scholarly articles in Physics.
    4. articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship.


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Atmospheric Sciences
  

  • ATMS 117 - Meteorology

    (3 units) CO4L
    Description of behavior of the atmosphere with special emphasis on physical processes involved in weather and climate; applications in every day activities such as transport.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Math requirement or SAT score of 630 or ACT score of 27 or Accuplacer QAS score of 276 and AAF of 276 or ALEKS PPL of 61 or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 126  or MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to identify key factors with solar and infrared radiation, and convective and latent heat transfer that determine the Earth’s radiation budget.
    2. demonstrate ability to use actual and model weather data to characterize future, current, and past weather conditions.
    3. demonstrate awareness of regional and global weather and the societal consequences.


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  • ATMS 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts

    (4 units) CO4L
    Past, present and likely future climate. Impacts on the landscape, especially water resources, species distributions, and wildfires. Laboratory experiences on climate data and models. (ATMS 121 and GEOG 121 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Math requirement or SAT score of 630 or ACT score of 27 or Accuplacer QAS score of 276 and AAF of 276 or ALEKS PPL of 61 or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 126  or MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify key factors of the climate system, its patterns, and its processes.
    2. understand and summarize the environmental impacts of regional and global climate.
    3. analyze data and read scientific papers as part of their laboratory exercises.


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  • ATMS 317 - Intermediate Meteorology and Weather Forecasting

    (3 units)
    Mid latitude cyclones and weather forecasting; tropical meteorology.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 117 ; ATMS 121  or GEOG 121 ; PHYS 181 ; MATH 285 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of atmospheric flows and thermodynamics in the atmosphere to establish a foundation for future courses.
    2. use surface weather maps and atmospheric sounding data to obtain information about atmospheric conditions.
    3. demonstrate understanding of mathematical methods to describe physical phenomena in the atmosphere.
    4. derive the governing equations for mass and momentum in the atmosphere and simplify using scale analysis.
    5. use open access sources of atmospheric data from both observations and numerical models.
    6. demonstrate enhanced computational skills for accessing data, plotting graphs, and data analysis.


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  • ATMS 360 - Atmospheric Instrumentation

    (3 units)
    Introduction to atmospheric sensor design, physical principles of measurement, signal processing, and hands-on experience with radiometers, acoustic sounders, radar, lidar and satellite remote sensing methods.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. review and demonstrate how to communicate atmospheric science measurements, both in written and oral formats. We will build skills for manipulating and visualizing atmospheric science data sets, and students will have ample opportunities for writing and presenting scientific reports.
    2. recognize atmospheric science instruments for measuring wind, pressure, temperature, humidity, solar radiation, infrared radiation, and aerosol properties.
    3. perform atmospheric science case studies for specific events such as high air pollution days or days with strong precipitation.


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  • ATMS 410 - Airflow and Weather Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Introduction to fluid motions in the atmosphere including turbulence, wind shear, mountain-valley circulations and weather fronts.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 317 ; MATH 283 ; PHYS 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the origins of the key atmospheric equations.
    2. apply the key atmospheric evaluations to the diagnosis of various atmospheric phenomena.
    3. differentiate physical processes at multiple atmospheric scales of motion.


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  • ATMS 411 - Introduction to Atmospheric Physics

    (4 units)
    Atmospheric structure; global radiation balance; radiation scattering by gases and aerosol particles; introduction to radioactive transfer; optical phenomena; atmospheric thermodynamics; cloud physics; aerosol mechanics.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate an understanding of how basic physical principles, such as the laws of thermodynamics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws and electromagnetism, govern the structure and general circulation of the atmosphere.
    2. demonstrate a quantitative understanding of the relationships among physical variables describing atmospheric structure and dynamics, such as temperature, pressure, density, and winds through application of algebra and simple calculus to their governing equations.
    3. discover how modern data and methods of atmospheric research lead to physical understanding of publicly available data sets and/or modern numerical techniques.


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  • ATMS 412 - Introduction to Air Pollution

    (4 units)
    Aerosol and gas phase classification and measurement; regulatory requirements and control technology; smog, acid deposition and the ozone layer. Local and long-range transport.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 100  or CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201 ; PHYS 100  or PHYS 151  or PHYS 180 . 

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. write the important chemical reactions affecting air pollution.
    2. mathematically relate meteorological variable to air pollution concentrations.
    3. describe how air pollution regulations have affected air quality.
    4. assess how different air pollutants affect human health and the environment.
    5. describe major sources of air pollutants and how common air pollutants are measured/analyzed.


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  • ATMS 413 - Introduction to Synoptic Meteorology

    (3 units)
    Mathematical description of large-scale motions in the atmosphere; intensification and motion of weather systems; weather analysis, using maps and computer techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 410  or ((PHYS 151  or (PHYS 180  and PHYS 180L )); MATH 285 ; MATH 330 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use the governing equations to predict atmospheric motions.
    2. demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the manner in which atmospheric predictability is emplyed professionally.
    3. conduct a deterministic application of atmospheric motions.
    4. relate physical penomena to atmospheric motions.


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  • ATMS 414 - Physical Climatology

    (3 units)
    Physical basis for behavior of the climate system; flows and reservoirs of mass and energy; temporal and spatial scales of variability; contemporary climate issues.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 182 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to trace the historical development of climate along with evidence to support scientific understanding of that history, from paleoclimatology to geologically recent climate change.
    2. demonstrate appreciation of the complexity of climate system interactions within the atmosphere and with other earth/oceanic/biological spheres.
    3. demonstrate ability to explain the various controls on climate, energy flux, and atmospheric teleconnections that drive the global climate system.


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  • ATMS 415 - Introduction to Python for Atmospheric Science

    (3 units)
    An introduction to Python, a cross-platform programming language with a simple syntax and a powerful set of data analysis and visualization libraries, widely used to solve complex scientific problems. Students with little or no prior programming experience will learn basic programming algorithms, data types, control structures, graphics and how these can be applied to atmospheric and other environmental science problems.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): CS 135  or PHYS 181  or STAT 352  or PHYS 301 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. do the computational thinking necessary for solving basic atmospheric and other environmental problems.
    2. design basic program algorithms.
    3. create Python code to solve a problem.
    4. read and understand Python code.
    5. plot basic graphs for data exploration.


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  • ATMS 417 - Airflow, Weather Dynamics, and Forecasting

    (4 units)
    Mathematical description of atmospheric motions; life cycle of weather systems; weather analysis using maps and computer techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 317 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the origins of the key atmospheric equations.
    2. apply the equations to the diagnoses of various atmospheric phenomena.
    3. differentiate physical processes at multiple atmospheric scales of motion.
    4. apply the Equations to the Prediction of Atmospheric Motions.


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  • ATMS 421 - Climatology

    (3 units)
    Conceptual analysis of biophysical controls on circulation at multiple scales. In-depth investigation of spatial and temporal variability in climate, including advanced data analysis and climate modeling. (ATMS 421 and GEOG 421 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 ; GEOG 121  or ATMS 121  or ATMS 117  or GEOG 321 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the earth’s general circulation in the context of the processes that drive it and the resulting characteristic climates.
    2. apply their understanding of synoptic and mesoscale circulation patterns to better understand the environmental impacts of changes in regional and global climate.
    3. evaluate a scientific paper by describing the hypotheses or research questions addressed, appraising the methods used, and identifying key results.
    4. describe numerous modes of climate variability and discuss their teleconnections to global climate, including identifying the regions and seasons in which teleconnections are important and the kind of climate impacts they have.
    5. describe at a basic level how climate models function and how they are used to study climate.


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  • ATMS 497 - Senior Thesis

    (3 units) CO13, CO14
    Integration of atmospheric sciences subdiscipline, other physical and natural sciences, mathematics and humanities in a directed research problem.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; ATMS 317 ; ATMS 360 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to formulate and carry out a research project.
    2. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out a research project.
    3. communicate the results of Senior Thesis research orally and in writing, following the standards of scholarly articles in Atmospheric Science.
    4. articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including following professional standards of laboratory practice, communicating literature research without plagiarism, and giving appropriate credit to collaborators.


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  • ATMS 610 - Airflow and Weather Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Introduction to fluid motions in the atmosphere including turbulence, wind shear, mountain-valley circulations and weather fronts.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • ATMS 611 - Introduction to Atmospheric Physics

    (4 units)
    Atmospheric structure; global radiation balance; radiation scattering by gases and aerosol particles; introduction to radioactive transfer; optical phenomena; atmospheric thermodynamics; cloud physics; aerosol mechanics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate an understanding of how basic physical principles, such as the laws of thermodynamics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws and electromagnetism, govern the structure and general circulation of the atmosphere.
    2. demonstrate a quantitative understanding of the relationships among physical variables describing atmospheric structure and dynamics, such as temperature, pressure, density, and winds through application of algebra and simple calculus to their governing equations.
    3. discover how modern data and methods of atmospheric research lead to physical understanding of publicly available data sets and/or modern numerical techniques.
    4. practice reading, evaluating, and summarizing the peer-reviewed atmospheric science literature and describe how the results of a contemporary research paper relates the elementary concepts presented in the lectures and textbook.


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  • ATMS 612 - Introduction to Air Pollution

    (4 units)
    Aerosol and gas phase classification and measurement; regulatory requirements and control technology; smog, acid deposition and the ozone layer. Local and long-range transport.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. write the important chemical reactions affecting air pollution.
    2. mathematically relate meteorological variable to air pollution concentrations.
    3. describe how air pollution regulations have affected air quality.
    4. assess how different air pollutants affect human health and the environment.
    5. describe major sources of air pollutants and how common air pollutants are measured/analyzed.


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  • ATMS 613 - Introduction to Synoptic Meteorology

    (3 units)
    Mathematical description of large-scale motions in the atmosphere; intensification and motion of weather systems; weather analysis, using maps and computer techniques.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use the governing equations to predict atmospheric motions.
    2. demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the manner in which atmospheric predictability is emplyed professionally.
    3. conduct a deterministic application of atmospheric motions.
    4. relate physical penomena to atmospheric motions.
    5. demonstrate mentoring and team leadership skills by leading forecast discussions.


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  • ATMS 614 - Physical Climatology

    (3 units)
    Physical basis for behavior of the climate system; flows and reservoirs of mass and energy; temporal and spatial scales of variability; contemporary climate issues.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to trace the historical development of climate along with evidence to support scientific understanding of that history, from paleoclimatology to geologically recent climate change.
    2. demonstrate appreciation of the complexity of climate system interactions within the atmosphere and with other earth/oceanic/biological spheres.
    3. demonstrate ability to explain the various controls on climate, energy flux, and atmospheric teleconnections that drive the global climate system.


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  • ATMS 615 - Introduction to Python for Atmospheric Science

    (3 units)
    An introduction to Python, a cross-platform programming language with a simple syntax and a powerful set of data analysis and visualization libraries, widely used to solve complex scientific problems. Students with little or no prior programming experience will learn basic programming algorithms, data types, control structures, graphics and how these can be applied to atmospheric and other environmental science problems.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. do the computational thinking necessary for solving basic atmospheric and other environmental problems.
    2. design basic program algorithms.
    3. create Python code to solve a problem.
    4. read and understand Python code.
    5. plot basic graphs for data exploration.
    6. build Python programs to handle, transform, analyze, and visualize scientific datasets.
    7. apply Python to analyze and visualize atmospheric datasets relevant to their research projects.


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  • ATMS 617 - Airflow, Weather Dynamics, and Forecasting

    (4 units)
    Mathematical description of atmospheric motions; life cycle of weather systems; weather analysis using maps and computer techniques.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the origins of the key atmospheric equations.
    2. apply the equations to the diagnoses of various atmospheric phenomena.
    3. differentiate physical processes at multiple atmospheric scales of motion.
    4. apply the Equations to the Prediction of Atmospheric Motions.


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  • ATMS 621 - Climatology

    (3 units)
    Conceptual analysis of biophysical controls on circulation at multiple scales. In-depth investigation of spatial and temporal variability in climate, including advanced data analysis and climate modeling.  (ATMS 621 and GEOG 621 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the earth’s general circulation in the context of the processes that drive it and the resulting characteristic climates.
    2. apply their understanding of synoptic and mesoscale circulation patterns to better understand the environmental impacts of changes in regional and global climate.
    3. evaluate a scientific paper by describing the hypotheses or research questions addressed, appraising the methods used, and identifying key results.
    4. describe numerous modes of climate variability and discuss their teleconnections to global climate, including identifying the regions and seasons in which teleconnections are important and the kind of climate impacts they have.
    5. describe at a basic level how climate models function and how they are used to study climate.
    6. integrate an understanding of the earth’s general circulation and regional climates with data analysis skills to generate and test hypotheses about aspects of climate using appropriate real-world data and present their findings.


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  • ATMS 706 - Applied Data Analysis

    (3 units)
    Philosophy of data analysis, statistical critical thinking, exploratory data analysis, regression, multivariate methods, spatial and time series analysis, randomization, bootstrap, Monte Carlo methods, statistical graphics.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 181 ; MATH 285 ; scientific programming experience.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. proficiency in application of numerical methods to solve practical problems in atmospheric science.
    2. competence in using statistical analysis to form conclusions regarding physical relationships.


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  • ATMS 741 - Atmospheric Motions I

    (3 units)
    Dynamical principles that govern large-scale atmospheric motions. Theoretical and observational analyses of atmospheric motion systems. Application of theoretical treatment to observed atmospheric behavior.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. proficiency in derivation and manipulation of the governing equations for large-scale atmospheric motions.
    2. competence in application of both theory and observations to explain large-scale atmospheric conditions.


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  • ATMS 742 - Atmospheric Dynamics II

    (3 units)
    Atmospheric motions on small scales without coriolis force; atmospheric thermodynamics and convection, the earths boundary layer; topography and urban areas; severe storms, mesoscale convective complexes.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 617 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. proficiency in derivation and manipulation of the governing equations for small to medium scale atmospheric motions.
    2. competence in application of both theory and observations to explain small to medium scale atmospheric conditions.


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  • ATMS 743 - Cloud and Aerosol Physics

    (3 units)
    Aerosol nucleation, growth and coagulation, cloud droplet and ice crystal nucleation and growth; cloud thermodynamics and chemistry; precipitation and electrification processes; measurement and modeling techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 611 . Recommended Preparation: A course in college chemistry.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of weather and climate processes in topographically complex regions.
    2. demonstrate understanding of atmospheric instrumentation.
    3. develop concise research proposals.
    4. author research papers for submission to scientific journals.
    5. demonstrate ability to select and interpret information required to analyze aerosol and cloud problems.


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  • ATMS 744 - Advanced Synoptic Meteorology

    (3 units)
    Numerical and observational weather analysis techniques for synoptic-scale and mesoscale metrological prediction using computer models, satellite, radar and other tools.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate competency in operational weather forecasting over a wide variety of geographical settings.
    2. demonstrate in-depth understanding of the role of topography, water bodies and urban areas on weather.
    3. demonstrate how to use in-situ and remote sensing measurement methods to aid in predicting and diagnosing weather.


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  • ATMS 745 - Atmospheric Turbulence

    (3 units)
    Mechanical and statistical theory of turbulence. Application to convection, eddy diffusion, temperature and wind profiles.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 611 . Corequisite(s): ATMS 617 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the theory of turbulence and the additional complexities of turbulence in the atmosphere.
    2. derive the governing equations for mass, momentum, and energy transport.
    3. demonstrate statistical methods used to describe and characterize atmospheric turbulence.
    4. demonstrate awareness of modeling limitations for atmospheric turbulence - including surface fluxes and pollutant transport.
    5. demonstrate enhanced computational skills for time series analysis, solving mathematical equations, and statistical methods.
    6. use atmospheric measurement data to calculate surface fluxes, turbulence statistics, and additional variables.
    7. demonstrate understanding of turbulence in the atmosphere and apply the understanding to future research problems.


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  • ATMS 746 - Atmospheric Modeling

    (3 units)
    Physical principles and methods for numerical predication of the atmosphere. Model theory and implementation with practical training using computer simulation models.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 611 . Corequisite(s): ATMS 617 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate fundamental understanding of the principles of atmospheric modeling on a variety of spatial scales.
    2. demonstrate proficiency in the application of one or more models to predict and explain atmosperhic behavior.


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  • ATMS 747 - Atmospheric Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Applications of organic and inorganic chemistry to atmospheric sciences, including atmospheric evolution, air pollution, climate change, biogeochemistry and environmental regulation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the ability to think critically and to use appropriate concepts to analyze chemical processes in the atmosphere.
    2. develop the ability to explain and qualitatively analyze chemical reactions, their rates, and calculate life times of chemical compounds in the atmosphere.
    3. show their understanding and knowledge of gas phase kinetics, gas-phase reactions, photochemical smog formation, atmospheric photo-chemical processes, and aqueous-phase reactions.
    4. demonstrate their knowledge through both written (exam, home works) and oral communication (discussion in the class, oral presentations).


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  • ATMS 748 - Measurement in the Atmosphere

    (4 units)
    Measurement of physically meaningful parameters in a heterogeneous, turbulent medium. Direct and remote sensing, data reduction, theory of instrument design.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. review and demonstrate how to communicate atmospheric science measurements, both in written and oral formats. We will build skills for manipulating and visualizing atmospheric science data sets, and students will have ample opportunities for writing and presenting scientific reports.
    2. recognize atmospheric science instruments for measuring wind, pressure, temperature, humidity, solar radiation, infrared radiation, and aerosol properties.
    3. perform atmospheric science case studies for specific events such as high air pollution days or days with strong precipitation.


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  • ATMS 749 - Radiation Transfer

    (3 units)
    Theoretical basis and numerical techniques for radiation transfer in the atmosphere. Interaction of radiation with atmospheric gases, cloud and aerosol particles and the surface.

    Prerequisite(s): ATMS 611 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate enhanced ability to understand and critically analyze current literature on radiation transfer related topics.
    2. demonstrate enhanced computation skills for solving radiative transfer problems of contemporary importance.
    3. demonstrate awareness and ability to use current state of the art computational methods for light scattering and atmospheric radiation transfer.
    4. develop simple conceptual models as a guide to understanding radiation transfer.
    5. demonstrate methodologies for solving research problems related to radiation transfer.
    6. demonstrate awareness of the interconnections of radiation transfer and atmospheric science.


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  • ATMS 750 - Field Course in Mountain Meteorology

    (2 units)
    Field research, measurement methods, analysis and discussion related to mountain environments. Weather/climate processes of the topographically complex U.S. west and similar regions. Focus on aerosol, trace gases, or precipitation research.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of weather and climate processes in topographically complex regions.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of atmospheric instrumentation.
    3. develop concise research proposals.
    4. author research papers for submission to scientific journals.


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  • ATMS 790 - Graduate Seminar in Atmospheric Sciences

    (1 unit)
    Presentation by students, faculty and invited speakers on research methods and advances. Focus on development and critique of presentation techniques for academic and conference audiences.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop skills in critical review of scientific papers and presentations.
    2. demonstrate competency in preparing and presenting research study methods and results.


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  • ATMS 792 - Special Problems

    (1 to 6 units)
    Special study of advanced topics not specifically in courses or seminars.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate specialized knowledge in the topic area.
    2. develop skills for speific advanced instrumentation and/or computational methods (including modeling).


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  • ATMS 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 unit)
    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to complete the written comprehensive examination set by the department comprehensive exam committee.
    2. develop and present an oral description of their proposed or partially completed Ph.D. research..


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  • ATMS 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to a Masters degree program and have department consent.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the ability to conduct research on a subject, and at a acceptable lever, appropriate for the master of science in atmospheric sciences.
    2. present their research subject and research results in written and oral form.
    3. demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the current research literature in their field.


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  • ATMS 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the ability to conduct research on a subject, and at a acceptable lever, appropriate for the doctor of philosophy in atmospheric sciences.
    2. present their research subject and research results in written and oral form.
    3. demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the current research literature in their field.


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  • ATMS 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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Basque
  

  • BASQ 101 - Elementary Basque I

    (4 units)
    Introduction to the language through the development of written and conversational language skills and through structural analysis. Emphasis on Unified Basque but includes an introduction to the dialects.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate simple conversation skills by talking about daily events.
    2. ask and respond to questions focused on who, who with, what, where, when, which, and how.
    3. use some verbs in the present tense, all in the recent past, and most in the future tense.
    4. identify a transitive and intransitive verb.
    5. conjugate transitive and intransitive verbs in the recent past using the proper helping verb.
    6. write simple passages using grammar and vocabulary acquired which includes nearly 500 vocabulary words.
    7. count from 1 to 100.
    8. name the days of the week and be able to use them in simple constructions.


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  • BASQ 102 - Elementary Basque II

    (4 units)
    Introduction to the language through the development of written and conversational language skills and through structural analysis. Emphasis on Unified Basque but includes an introduction to the dialects.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. formulate and present a five-minute oral presentation regarding what he/she did on the weekend.
    2. read and understand short readings in Basque.
    3. discuss both singular and plural objects using both transitive and intransitive verbs.
    4. find both singular and plural subjects in transitive verb phrases.
    5. demonstrate fluid communication skills and be able to respond in present, recent past and future tenses.
    6. demonstrate familiarity with Nor-Nori, and use it in responding to one’s likes and dislikes.
    7. demonstrate expanded vocabulary and use it in conversation regarding daily activities.
    8. formulate directions and use various location words.


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  • BASQ 203 - Second Year Basque I

    (3 units)
    Structural review, conversation and writing. Includes further work with the unique structure of the Basque verb and system of suffixes. Completion of BASQ 204  satisfies the College of Liberal Arts foreign language requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): BASQ 102 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. tell time in Basque and use various time expressions.
    2. identify and construct the dative case easily.
    3. demonstrate use of Nor-Nori-Nork verbs at a beginner’s level and be able to identify who is doing what action to whom with singular and plural direct objects.
    4. easily identify adjectives and adverbs and Basque and use each properly.
    5. assess and understand more complex readings in Basque.
    6. demonstrate use of various verbs in the Nor-Nork form (subject and indirect objects) at a beginner’s level.
    7. use the subordination marker –la in phrases using, “I think that” and “I believe that.”


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  • BASQ 204 - Second-Year Basque II

    (3 units)
    Structural review, conversation and writing. Includes further work with the unique structure of the Basque verb and system of suffixes. Completion of BASQ 204 satisfies the College of Liberal Arts foreign language requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): BASQ 203 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate using most verbs in present, recent past, preterite, future and command forms.
    2. utilize Nor-Nork forms in the preterite tense at a beginner’s level.
    3. use the subordination marker –(e)n in relative clauses.
    4. assess and understand more complex texts that include various verb tenses.


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  • BASQ 220 - Introduction to Basque Cultural Studies in a Global Frame

    (3 units) CO10
    Examines the representations of Basques worldwide in the media, the arts, scholarship, international politics and the Internet. (ANTH 220, BASQ 220, PSC 220 and WLL 220 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the four.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and describe the complex elements important to members of a diverse cultural group such as the Basques in relation to their history, politics, and cultural practices.
    2. articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and present diversity issues addressed in the course, including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, and other identities.
    3. analyze ways in which Basque cultural groups in the homeland and diaspora differ and how such differences position them in relation to each other.
    4. articulate ways in which social identities intersect in Basque culture and influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
    5. discuss and reflect upon how their own learning and life experiences in a global context enable them to understand different viewpoints on Basque society.


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  • BASQ 378 - Basque Transnationalism in the United States

    (3 units) CO10
    Theories of globalization, social identity, diaspora foreign policy, identity construction, and nationalism are utilized to compare Basque individual and institutionalized ethnicity in the United States. (ANTH 378, BASQ 378, PSC 378, SOC 378 and WMST 378 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the five.)

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate the ideological basis of diverse theories of identity and culture and apply them to the Basque case.
    2. identify and analyze the main social, cultural, political and economic components of the Basque diaspora and their impact in the western United States.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of cultural difference and equity, applied to the Basques, as influenced by social identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, and other socially constructed differences.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of the social value of cultural difference and of creating societal fairness.
    5. analyze the sources of information from multiple critical perspectives and summarize and critique secondary sources, including scholarly articles.


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  • BASQ 405 - Basque Conversation and Composition I

    (3 units)
    Syntax and idiomatic usage in spoken and written Basque. Concentration on verb forms. Offered through USAC only.

    Prerequisite(s): BASQ 204 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe and understand oral texts, such as the retelling of events in a sequential order, formal conversations, debates, et cetera.
    2. discuss pros and cons of a given topic regarding Basque culture.
    3. contrast the Basque people and their traditions, festivals, etc. in the Basque Country with the ones in the U.S.
    4. compare Basque contemporary life styles with the ones from other times.
    5. compose different types of texts used for communication, i.e., letters, newspaper articles, essays, et cetera.
    6. compile a portfolio of their written work and reflect on it.


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  • BASQ 406 - Basque Conversation and Composition II

    (3 units)
    Syntax and idiomatic usage in spoken and written Basque. Concentration on verb forms. Offered through USAC only.

    Prerequisite(s): BASQ 405 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe and understand oral texts, such as the retelling of events in a sequential order, casual conversations, short stories, et cetera.
    2. interview native Basque speakers to collect information regarding an assigned topic.
    3. summarize information on the web, printed material, videos or newspapers on the assigned topic.
    4. compose and polish five pieces of writing.
    5. analyze and identify the main linguistic and pragmatic features of different types of texts.
    6. apply linguistic declarative knowledge to their own writing.


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  • BASQ 407 - Contemporary Basque Politics

    (3 units) CO10
    History and legal status of Basque Politics within Spain and the European Union with particular emphasis on Post-Franco nationalist movements and party development. (BASQ 407 and PSC 407V are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate and synthesize knowledge about Basque history and politics in the 19th and 20th centuries and be able to analyze complex moral, socio-political and cultural issues relating to the administration of terror in the context of western state-making of the 19th and 20th centuries.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the ideological basis of western European totalitarian movements in the twentieth century and articulate characteristics of the totalitarian states in that period of European history.
    3. identify and articulate the multiple ethical interests at stake in situations of total war, terror bombing, atrocity, crime, genocide and holocaust from a historical, political and legal standpoint.
    4. analyze the contemporary concept of human rights in light of humanitarian international law.
    5. articulate characteristics of the socio-economic, historical and political context in the Basque Country from the beginning of the 19th century, through Franco’s dictatorship, and up to the contemporary democracy and political troubles.
    6. demonstrate understanding of the para-diplomatic connections of the Basque Government in exile and the Latin American and North American Administrations.
    7. use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for the term paper.
    8. present ideas in a clear, persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.


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  • BASQ 448 - Basque Art, Politics, and Identity in a Global Context

    (3 units) CO13
    Situates Basque art in indigenous culture and relates it to major Western and non-Western artistic movements and explores identity politics through art. (ART 448 and BASQ 448 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze complex artistic, socio-political and cultural issues relating to the different ways in which Basque art and artists can be understood.
    2. use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for the written assignments.
    3. integrate and synthesize results from course-related reading/lectures/discussions in the written assignments, group presentations, and exams.
    4. reflect critically on their learning and life experiences in comparative, global context and comprehend different viewpoints on the relationships between art, contemporary politics, and identity formation in the Basque Country and elsewhere in the world.
    5. articulate relationships between works of art and their historical contexts in Basque politics, culture, and society.


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  • BASQ 456 - Basque Language, Society and Culture

    (3 units)
    Examination of social and cultural aspects of the Basque language, including language shift, contact, planning and interrelationships among language and gender, ethnicity, and culture. (ANTH 412 and BASQ 456 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe and ask about the daily routine, hobbies and free time activities.
    2. demonstrate a number of communicative tasks that involve narrating and describing in the past.
    3. talk about future actions.
    4. identify and describe basic linguistic characteristics of the Basque language.
    5. discuss the importance of the Basque farm house and the seasonal tasks in Basque country.
    6. compare the Basque concepts of work and time to these same concepts in their culture.


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  • BASQ 461 - Basque Gender Studies

    (3 units)
    Analysis of gender in the Basque context, past and present, in its domestic, economic and political dimensions, and in the construction of socio-cultural identities. (BASQ 461 and WMST 462 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze the relevance of gender in the construction of socio-cultural identities, with a particular focus on the Basque Country.
    2. critically analyze assumptions about the relationships between gender and identity, ethnicity, language and beliefs in a cross-cultural context.
    3. develop their writing style and ability to formulate an argument, explain and defend it.
    4. integrate and summarize results from course readings and lectures in the class discussions, presentation, term paper and mid-term and final exams.
    5. use basic research strategies and critically assess primary and secondary resources for their assignments.


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  • BASQ 466 - Museums, Architecture, City Renewal: The Bilbao Guggenheim

    (3 units) CO13
    Introduction to the complex architectural, museistic, local/global, artistic, political and epistemological issues presented by the first global museum in its first franchise. NOTE: Course also offered online through Independent Learning (call 775-784-4652). (ART 466, BASQ 466 and ANTH 413 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing. Recommended preparation: BASQ 220 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate and synthesize results from course readings and lectures in the class discussions, term papers and mid-term and final exams.
    2. contrast and complement regional and international economies and cultures, explain the relevance of tourism in current global culture, interpret the value or art and architecture in the recreation of new city images and urban centers.
    3. analyze the continuities and discontinuities in Bilbao and among the Basques between a premodern traditional anthropological culture and a postmodern architecture-based Americanized culture.


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  • BASQ 471 - Basque Culture

    (3 units) CO13
    Survey of the culture of the Basque, including occupations, cultural institutions, oral traditions and art, as well as their transformations in emigrant settings such as the American West. (ANTH 414 and BASQ 471 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate and synthesize Core knowledge and thus be able to analyze complex moral, socio-political and cultural issues relating to Basques in the homeland (located in southwestern France and northern Spain) and the diaspora, especially in the American West.
    2. use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for the term paper.
    3. integrate and synthesize results from course-related reading/lectures/discussions in the term paper, film analysis, mid-term and final exam.
    4. identify and analyze the various, changeable components of Basque identity in the homeland and diaspora.


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  • BASQ 477 - War, Occupation & Memory in the Basque Country

    (3 units) CO13
    The experiences of Basque resisters, evaders, collaborators, and Jewish refugees in World War II in the French Basque Country provide the focus for discussions about history, memory and anthropology. (ANTH 477 and BASQ 477 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate and synthesize Core knowledge and thus be able to analyze complex moral, socio-political and cultural issues relating to life experiences during the German occupation and the post-liberation purge of “collaborators” in the court of justice.
    2. use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for the term paper.
    3. integrate and synthesize results from course-related reading/lectures/discussions in the term paper, film analysis, mid-term and final exam.
    4. analyze the historical experiences of diverse ethnic groups during the German occupation of France and post-war period.
    5. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in occupied and liberated France.


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  • BASQ 486 - Sport and Society from a Global Perspective

    (3 units) CO10
    The course shows the centrality of sport for modern urban societies, and examines how it reflects and constructs social issues and processes, with special focus on gender, race, ethnicity and identity. (ANTH 486, BASQ 486, GRI 486 and SOC 486 are crosslisted; credit may be earned in one of the four.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate competency in anthropological and sociological concepts, evaluate relevant literature, and critically apply their content in discussion and writing.
    2. recognize and position the consequences and meanings of sport, the body and physical culture across diverse cultures, societies and populations.
    3. identify and critically assess social issues, including inequalities of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and class in sport.


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  • BASQ 495 - Independent Language Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Open to qualified students in the Basque language. At least one conference per week with instructor concerned.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conjugate several verbs in all tenses.
    2. demonstrate further reading comprehension skills.
    3. write a two-page essay on topic of choice using varied verb tenses.
    4. demonstrate spontaneous conversation skills related to daily activities or routines.
    5. recognize dialectical difference in Basque at a beginning level.


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  • BASQ 499 - Individual Research in Basque Cultural Studies

    (1 to 6 units)
    Research or reading to be carried out under supervision.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze complex issues relating to Basque cultural studies.
    2. develop and write a research paper.
    3. critically evaluate relevant literature in the specific topic area of the section taken.


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  • BASQ 648 - Basque Art, Politics, and Identity in a Global Context

    (3 units)
    Situates Basque art in indigenous culture and relates it to major Western and non-Western artistic movements and explores identity politics through art. (ART 648 and BASQ 648 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally an understanding of the different ways in which Basque art can be defined and who can be considered a Basque artist.
    2. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally an understanding of the relationship between art and politics, in the Basque Country, and comparatively in a wider cultural context.
    3. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally the different assumptions about the relationships between art, identity and ethnicity.
    4. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally an explanation of the influences of patronage, museum culture, and institutionalization on Basque art.
    5. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally the effects of national, regional, and world-wide politics on Basque art.
    6. articulate in writing or, if called upon, verbally the different trends in Basque art based on the political climate, historical events, and regions of the Basque Country.


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  • BASQ 666 - Museums, Architecture, City Renewal: The Bilbao Guggenheim

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the complex architectural, museistic, local/global, artistic, political and epistemological issues presented by the first global museum in its first franchise. (BASQ 666 and ANTH 613 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate and synthesize results from course readings and lectures in the class discussions, term papers and mid-term and final exams.
    2. contrast and complement regional and international economies and cultures, explain the relevance of tourism in current global culture, interpret the value or art and architecture in the recreation of new city images and urban centers.
    3. analyze the continuities and discontinuities in Bilbao and among the Basques between a premodern traditional anthropological culture and a postmodern architecture-based Americanized culture.


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