Courses
AR 260 ILLUSTRATION II 3.0 Credit(s)
Emphasis is on the technical study of colored pencils and watercolor. As the semester progresses, greater emphasis is placed on content and imaginative solutions. Focus is on the information gathering inherent in illustrative problem-solving. A prerequisite to AR 261 and 363. Prerequisite: Take AR-160
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 261 ILLUSTRATION III 3.0 Credit(s)
Continued emphasis on traditional illustrative techniques used in conjunction with the digital application of Adobe Photoshop. Students are encouraged to create works of substance and complexity in regard to composition and thematic content. A prerequisite to AR 264 and 360.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 270 GRAPHIC DESIGN II 3.0 Credit(s)
Includes development of ideas as related to print media, publication design, and corporate identity systems. Emphasis on the ability to create effective problem-solving concepts. A prerequisite to AR 271 and 272. Prerequisite: Take AR-211 and AR-114
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
AR 271 GRAPHIC DESIGN III 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on solving specific design problems by establishing ideas from rough layout to tight comps and coordinating the elements to create effective visual statements in a variety of areas. A prerequisite to AR 370. Prerequisite: Take AR-270
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 272 ADVERTISING DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores aspects of print and rich media advertising, including its creation and presentation. Stresses concepts as related to advertising promotion. Prerequisite: Take AR-270
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 273 ADVERTISING DESIGN II 3.0 Credit(s)
Advertising Design II explores advanced levels of advertising in print, digital media, out-of-home, and guerrilla, including their creation and presentation. The course stresses development of integrated tactics that relate to specific marketing challenges. Prerequisite: Take AR 370
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART 3.0 Credit(s)
New or occasional courses that may become part of the department's permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on timely topics, an instructor's particular interest, or alternatives to existing courses.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
BI 200 INTEGRATING STEM ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 3.0 Credit(s)
Seminar for Noyce Scholars on integrating STEM content across the curriculum along with development of culturally sustaining pedagogies, professional identity, grant writing skills, and integration of immersive technologies in the classroom.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BI 210 PLANT BIOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Three diverse topics in plant biology are introduced: plant evolution and diversity, plant ecology, and the linked topics of ethnobotany and economic botany. Laboratory work concentrates on field methodology, plant identification, and digital data collection. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-112, BI-114
Offered: Fall Semester Odd Academic Years
BI 230 MICROBIOLOGY 4.0 Credit(s)
Microbial diversity and the evolution, physiology, genetics, and ecology of microbes are addressed. Specific topics include epidemiology and infectious disease and the use of microorganisms in industry and research. Laboratory work focuses on modern molecular methods of experimental microbiology and bacterial identification, including a semester-long research project. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-111/113, BI-112/114, CH-151/152/153/154 ýMinimum grade C,T, P for BI courses only
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
BI 240 INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Invertebrate Biology examines the evolution and ecology of invertebrates including phylogenetic relationships, life history, physiology, and morphological adaptations. Laboratory component includes dissections and field trips to Long Island Sound. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-202/204 with minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Spring Semester Odd Academic Years
BI 245 VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Vertebrate Biology examines the evolution and ecology of the vertebrates including taxonomy and life history as well as the anatomy and physiology of extant and extinct vertebrates. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-202/204 with a minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Fall Semester Odd Academic Years
BI 255 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 4.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to how animals of all different types use behaviors as strategies for interacting with the environment. Behaviors studied include communication, habitat selection, migration, mate choice, breeding, and parental care. Development and physiological control of behaviors are also examined. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory/field session per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-112, BI-114 and MA-131 with minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years
BI 260 MARINE BIOLOGY 4.0 Credit(s)
BI 260 examines the structure and function of marine habitats at the organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Laboratory includes investigation of different types of estuarine and coastal habitats and design of basic and applied marine ecological investigations. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-202/204 with a minimum grade of C
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years
BI 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 3.0-4.0 Credit(s)
Special Topics are new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Prerequisites are established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and prerequisites. Prerequisite: Take BI-111 BI-113 BI-112 BI-114
Offered: All Semesters All Years