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SPAN 2320 - Intermediate Spanish II UG
Credit Hours: 3
For students who have completed three semesters of college Spanish or three years of high school Spanish. This course is a continuation of SPAN 2310 . Credit for this course may be earned by departmental examination. Classroom delivery, and hybrid classes.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2310 or equivalent.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring, Summer II)
TCCN: (TCCN SPAN 2312)
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SPAN 3301 - Advanced Conversation and Phonetics UG
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to strengthen speaking skills through a variety of listening, writing, reading, and socio-cultural awareness. The student will work with short and full length films and readings from Spain and Latin America, using them as starting point, source of information, and illustration of language in a cultural context for class discussion. You will practice these skills often as you improve your oral proficiency in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2320 and SPAN 3331 , or departmental approval.
Cross-Listed: Crosslisted as BIED 3301 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring odd years)
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SPAN 3331 - Grammar and Composition UG
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of the grammatical structure of Spanish with emphasis on idiomatic expressions, syntax and the development of an individual literary style.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2320 or departmental approval.
Cross-Listed: Crosslisted as BIED 3331
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall)
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SPAN 3336 - Hispanic Culture and Civilization UG
Credit Hours: 3
A study of Iberian and Spanish American patterns of civilization. Key aspects of geography and Hispanic history, economy, art, political life, and cultural topography are studied.
Prerequisites: SPAN 2320 and SPAN 3331 or departmental approval.
Cross-Listed: Crosslisted as BIED 3336
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall odd years)
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SUST XX95 - Independent Studies UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
A study program or research arranged between an advanced student and an instructor to provide intensive study or investigation in a particular area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the student, ways of attaining those goals, a schedule of frequent consultation, and means of measuring progress.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: (As needed)
Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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SUST XX99 - Special Topics UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
A course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden department curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: (As needed)
Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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SUST 4X88 - Internship in Sustainability & Renewable Resources UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
This course is an option to fulfill the graduation requirements for a Capstone Experience in Sustainability & Renewable Resources. This course is acceptable for students who have completed an on-the-job work experience under the supervision of professionals in private or public agencies appropriate to the student’s discipline.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 and GEOS 1405 , and junior standing or permission of instructor.
When Offered: (As needed Fall, Spring)
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SUST 4X96 - Honors Research UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
Designed for SUST Honors participants. This course provides opportunities for investigations related to an approved upper level SUST course (with current enrollment) or as a separate independent study.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: (By arrangement)
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SUST 4X97 - Honors Thesis UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
Designed for SUST Honors participants. This course provides an opportunity to pursue a scholarly topic under the direction of a SUST faculty member, resulting in a final presentation to an appropriate audience.
Prerequisites: SUST 4X96 and permission of instructor.
When Offered: (By arrangement)
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SUST 1310 - Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to the foundational concepts of environmental science and sustainability. Topics addressed will include human impacts on ecosystems, climate change, population growth, pollution, and environmental social science.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall)
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SUST 2310 - Environmental Policy and Regulation UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of major environmental regulations and policies in the United States. Air quality, water quality, and land use policies will all be addressed. The cooperative role of state and federal governments will be discussed, as well as international environmental agreements.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall even)
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SUST 3100L - Research Team Lab UG
Credit Hours: 1
Intended for Sustainability & Renewable Resources majors. Active research of basic nature under the supervision of Department of Sustainability & Renewable Resources faculty members. May be taken up to four times for credit and no grade less than a “B” is acceptable for continuation in subsequent semesters.
Prerequisites: Requires approval of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: (As needed)
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SUST 3310 - Water and Society UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the interactions between water in the environment and human society and development. The course will cover the properties of water and the water cycle as well as water pollution, policy, and technology. Students will also evaluate future predictions of water availability, conflict, and water-related natural disasters.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 and GEOS 1405 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall odd years)
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SUST 3320 - Environmental Pollution UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of the causes, consequences, and remediation of pollution in water, air, and soil. Students will learn about the sources, transformations, and potential environmental and health impacts of common pollutants. The course will also focus on issues related to environmental pollution such as environmental policy and environmental justice.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 and GEOS 1405 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring even years)
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SUST 3330 - Climate Change UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will use an earth systems science perspective to examine the impacts of climate change on the various “spheres” of the earth. Students will learn about historical fluctuations in climate, modern day activities that contribute to climate change, and future predictions based on current models and the best available science. Economic, social, and political impacts of climate change will also be addressed.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 and GEOS 1405 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall odd years)
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SUST 3340 - Environmental Data Analysis UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to common methods of data analysis in environmental and sustainability science. Both parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques will be taught, and a basic framework for determining appropriate statistical methods will be developed. Students will gain experience using statistical analysis software.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 and GEOS 1405 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring odd years)
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SUST 3450 - Urban Ecology UG
Credit Hours: 4
This course will explore the expansion of urban and suburban land uses and the impacts of that expansion on ecological resources. The course will discuss ecology of urban areas as ecosystems themselves and in the larger context of “natural” ecosystems. The course will also incorporate social and political factors that influence ecology of urban places.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1307 and BIOL 1107 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: (Spring even years)
Note: Concurrent enrollment in lab SUST 3450L required.
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SUST 4001 - Advanced STEM Research Project UG
Credit Hours: 0
This course is available to students involved in STEM research who have met high standards of performance in successfully completing an authentic research project, typically spanning multiple semesters. Evidence is provided through artifacts demonstrating excellence in all phases of a research project: preparation, ongoing progress in performance and analysis of results, project completion, and external validations of quality through an oral or poster presentation delivered at a regional or national disciplinary meeting, through publication in a disciplinary journal, or through other evidence of high-level dissemination and validation of the work by professionals for quality and significance. Successful completion of all elements results in awarding of the Certificate in STEM Research.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor and Department Head
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (As Needed)
Pass/Fail Course: Yes
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SUST 4300 - Environmental Stewardship UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the processes that are necessary for making informed decisions that lead to sustainable planning and policy implementation. Students will identify and evaluate personal and collective contributions to environmental issues. Case studies will be used to demonstrate previous responses to issues in sustainability and to evaluate the consequences of those responses.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring odd)
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SUST 4310 - Natural Resource Conservation Methods UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to monitoring and research methods that are routinely utilized by land-use agencies and conservation based non-profit organizations. Students will be taught tools and methodology to investigate environmental resource issues. Water quality, forestry, range science, soil conservation, fisheries, and wildlife methods will be covered in this course.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 and GEOS 1405 .
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: (Fall even years)
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SUST 4320 - Conservation of Biodiversity UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course will apply the principles of ecology, biogeography, population genetics, and economics to the maintenance of biodiversity. The intent of this course is to discuss the impact of anthropogenic activities on the global and local environment as well as issues that must be considered in efforts to conserve biodiversity. Students will evaluate humanity’s impact on the natural world and the complexities of our efforts to lessen that impact.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1307 and BIOL 1107 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring odd years)
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SUST 4360 - Senior Capstone UG
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an option for fulfilling the Capstone Experience requirement for graduation with a Sustainability & Renewable Resources major. Participation in a capstone integrates knowledge from coursework and culminates in observations, data handling, and analysis. Capstone experiences may consist of original research, summer research experiences, or other appropriate activities.
Prerequisites: SUST 1310 and GEOS 1405 , and senior standing or permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: (As needed Fall, Spring)
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THRE XX99 - Special Topics UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
For majors and minors. A course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: (As needed)
Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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THRE 4X95 - Independent Studies UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
Upper level elective for majors. A study program arranged between an advanced student and an instructor to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest. The course includes the definition of goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means of measuring progress.
Prerequisites: Senior status, permission of instructor, and of instructor.
When Offered: (As needed)
Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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THRE 4X96H - Honors Tutorial UG
Credit Hours: Variable Credit
Designed for the honors student in Theatre; includes extensive reading on a select topic in theatre theory, method, or practice.
Prerequisites: 21 hours in theatre and admission to the departmental honors program.
When Offered: (By arrangement)
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THRE 1300 - Introduction to Theatre UG
Credit Hours: 3
Fulfills the General Education requirement in Fine Arts. An appreciation course in Theatre dealing with dramatic style, form and production areas. The course is designed to educate the audience of today by bettering their understanding of theatrical art.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall)
TCCN: (TCCN DRAM 1310)
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THRE 2110 - Production I UG
Credit Hours: 1
Designed for interested students. The study, practice, and participation in every phase of dramatic production work and management. Required of Theatre majors and minors.
Prerequisites: None.
When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
TCCN: (TCCN DRAM 2220)
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THRE 2250 - Make-up UG
Credit Hours: 2
Required for all Theatre majors. An introduction to stage make-up design and application for actors and theatre technicians. Primary emphasis is on realistic applications but stylization, abstraction, and prosthetics are also examined. Laboratory required. Suitable for non- majors.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: (Spring)
TCCN: (TCCN DRAM 1141)
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THRE 2320 - Improving Voice and Diction UG
Credit Hours: 3
Designed for teachers, speech and hearing therapists, actors, readers, and public speakers. An introductory study of the speech mechanism and the International Phonetic Alphabet with an emphasis upon improving articulation, pronunciation, and other components of vocal production.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring even years)
TCCN: (TCCN DRAM 2336)
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THRE 2330 - Acting I UG
Credit Hours: 3
Required for all Theatre majors. A study of fundamental techniques and theories of acting. An introduction to the art of acting as an integral part of the students’ social and educational milieu and as a means for adequate self expression and personal growth.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall)
TCCN: (TCCN DRAM 1351)
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THRE 2340 - Stagecraft UG
Credit Hours: 3
Required of all Theatre majors and minors. A basic course in technical production for the stage. Emphasis placed on scenery construction, rigging, elements of scene painting, basic theatre lighting, and an under- standing of the stage space and its functions.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring)
TCCN: (TCCN DRAM 1330)
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THRE 2350 - Costume Construction UG
Credit Hours: 3
Required of Design/Technical Focus students and Theatre Arts Education Focus students, but open to anyone interested. An introduction to various aspects of costume construction, including sewing techniques, fabric selection, pattern selection, cutting, and garment alterations.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring even years)
TCCN: (TCCN DRAM 1342)
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THRE 3210 - Production II UG
Credit Hours: 2
A continuation of Production I. Designed for interested students. The study, practice, and participation in every phase of dramatic production work and management. Required of BFA Theatre majors.
Prerequisites: THRE 2110 .
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
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THRE 3320 - Directing I UG
Credit Hours: 3
A required course for all majors and minors. A study of basic techniques of directing with emphasis on script analysis, fundamentals of staging, and work with actors. Students must prepare a one-act play or approved cutting from a larger play for production.
Prerequisites: THRE 2330 and THRE 2340 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring)
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THRE 3325 - Theatre and Fine Arts Management UG
Credit Hours: 3
Upper level elective for Theatre majors. Required for BFA in Studio Art, and Multimedia and Graphic Design. A study of the process involved in selecting a space for a theatre or art gallery, raising funds, conducting public relations and publicity, selecting a season, contracting artistic personnel, running a box office, and working with a board of directors in a non-profit organization.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall even years)
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THRE 3330 - Acting II UG
Credit Hours: 3
Upper level elective for Theatre majors and minors. An introduction to scene analysis and character development. Scenes from modern and contemporary plays are used to help the student understand the application of analysis to performance. Emphasis is placed on the process of creating a role.
Prerequisites: THRE 2330 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall even years)
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THRE 3344 - Fundamentals of Lighting Design UG
Credit Hours: 3
An upper level elective in technical theatre, required for Theatre Arts Education Focus. An exploration of the theories and practices involved in the design of lighting for the theatre. Emphasis will be placed on equipment capabilities, functions and maintenance, script analysis, design theories and application, and the role of the light designer.
Prerequisites: THRE 2340 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall even years)
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THRE 3345 - Fundamentals of Scenic Design UG
Credit Hours: 3
A required course for all Theatre majors. An exploration of the elements and principles of design as they relate to scenery and lighting. Emphasis will be placed on basic graphic skills, art and architectural research, play analysis in terms of spatial relationships on stage, and an introduction to drafting.
Prerequisites: THRE 2340 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall odd years)
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THRE 3350 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature: Greeks to 19th Century UG
Credit Hours: 3
Required of all Theatre majors and those with Theatre Arts Education Focus. An advanced elective for minors. An historical investigation of early theatre and dramatic literature.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall even years)
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THRE 3354 - Advanced Stage Combat UG
Credit Hours: 3
A suggested upper-level elective for all theatre majors. A study of advanced edged weapons systems and their adaptation for use in classical theatre productions. Weapon systems studied include eighteenth century small sword, Elizabethan rapier and dagger, Renaissance sword and buckler, and medieval hand-and-a-half broadsword. The course of study includes safety protocols, training sequences, fight notation and student choreography projects.
Prerequisites: THRE 2330 or permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring odd years)
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THRE 3360 - Creative Drama UG
Credit Hours: 3
Upper level elective for Theatre majors and teaching field students. Designed for the student interested in working with children. A study of the goals and techniques of developmental drama with emphasis on pantomime, improvisation, and story dramatization for elementary school children.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring even years)
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THRE 3365 - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature: 19th Century to Present UG
Credit Hours: 3
Required of all majors and for Theatre Arts Education Focus. An advanced elective for minors. An historical and critical study of theatre and dramatic literature since the 19th century.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall odd years)
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THRE 3370 - Playwriting UG
Credit Hours: 3
An upper level elective for majors, minors, teaching field students, and students interested in creative writing. A study in the principles of dramatic construction and practice in the writing of one- act and full length plays. Emphasis is placed on process and skills development in playwriting as well as analysis of the structures of some of the great works of dramatic literature.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring even years)
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THRE 4320 - Advanced Playwriting UG
Credit Hours: 3
An upper level elective for majors, minors, teaching field students, and those interested in creative writing. Required of BFA Theatre majors with a Creative Writing minor. Advanced study in the principles of dramatic construction and the practice of writing a full length play. Significant emphasis placed on process and planning in the creation of an original script.
Prerequisites: THRE 3370 and senior standing, or permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring even years).
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THRE 4330 - Acting III UG
Credit Hours: 3
Upper level elective for Theatre majors. An exploration of period style as it relates to acting. The continuation of experience in analyzing roles and discovering basic techniques as they apply to the performance of period plays. Scenes from Greek, Elizabethan, Restoration, and other theatrical periods will be used in the study of performance analysis and style.
Prerequisites: THRE 3330 , or permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall odd years)
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THRE 4335 - Musical Theatre Practicum UG
Credit Hours: 3
An advanced elective for majors and minors devoted to the practical application of theory to musical theatre production. Students learn how to project character through singing and dancing. The work they develop will be presented in one or more public performances.
Prerequisites: students admitted by audition.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring odd years)
Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees and the Musical Theatre Minor.
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THRE 4350 - Costume Design and History UG
Credit Hours: 3
An upper level elective for majors and minors which may be taken in lieu of THRE 2350 by Design/Technical Focus students and Theatre Arts Education Focus students. An exploration of the elements and principles of design as they relate to costume design, and an examination of fashion and the history of costumes in the theatre. Special emphasis is placed on script analysis and historical research.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Spring odd years)
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THRE 4363 - American Musical Theatre UG
Credit Hours: 3
An advanced elective for majors and minors. An historical and critical study of the development of the American musical including the viewing and discussion of a wide range of musical theatre productions.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (Fall odd years)
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THRE 4365 - Theatre Arts in the Secondary School UG
Credit Hours: 3
Required for students with Theatre Arts Education Focus. A study of the essential elements in theatre, criteria for the evaluation of plays, criteria for selection of materials, and techniques for teaching are included.
Prerequisites: THRE 2330 , THRE 2340 , THRE 3320 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (As needed)
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THRE 4390 - Senior Project in Theatre UG
Credit Hours: 3
Required for all majors. Individual study, under the guidance of a member of the faculty, of a specific problem of student’s choice. It culminates in an extensive project for a major production in (1) Directing, (2) Acting, (3) Design, (4), playwriting, and serves as a capstone course in theatre.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of the instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: (As needed)
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