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ARCHIVED 2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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Accounting |
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ACC 103 - Financial Accounting (3)
An introduction to accounting principles and their application to the proprietorship, and corporation through a financial statement approach. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) understand and use the accounting equation; 2) prepare and understand basic financial statements; 3) complete all steps of the accounting cycle; 4) account for merchandising transactions; and 5) understand and account for inventory, cash, receivables, plant assets & intangibles, current liabilities, payroll and corporate equity.
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ACC 104 - Managerial Accounting (3) Prerequisite: ACC 103 with a minimum grade of C-.
An introduction to the use of accounting data by managers in directing the internal affairs of organizations. Topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, financial statement analysis, budgeting, management reports and other accounting techniques and methodology used for management purposes. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) analyze and interpret information conveyed in financial statements; 2) use standard accounting statements in decision making; 3) determine product costs in a manufacturing environment; and 4) prepare internal management reports, budgets.
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ACC 231 - Intermediate Accounting I (3) Prerequisite: ACC 104 with a C- or higher, or permission.
A two-semester introduction to the theory and practice of accounting which addresses financial reporting; conceptual framework; review of the accounting process; and preparation of accounting statements (financial position) related to financial position (balance sheet), results of operation (income statement), and cash flow (statement of cash flows). Other additional topics included in ACC 231 are time value of money; determination of cash and receivables; inventory measurement and flow assumptions; acquisition and disposal of property, land, and equipment; calculation and presentation of appreciation and depreciation; and measurement and reporting of intangibles. Upon completion of these courses, students will be able to 1) recognize the ethical implications of accounting situations related to the topics discussed in each course; 2) apply the appropriate rules/procedures in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements, in particular as they apply to the topics covered each semester; 3) expand their understanding of accounting theory and the accounting framework as it applies to the topic areas discussed; 4) read and understand the precise accounting terminology appropriate to the operation of business entities; and 5) use financial statements to make more complex decisions related to the topical areas discussed each semester.
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ACC 232 - Intermediate Accounting II (3) Prerequisite: ACC 231 with a C- or higher, or permission.
A two-semester introduction to the theory and practice of accounting which addresses financial reporting; conceptual framework; review of the accounting process; and preparation of accounting statements (financial position) related to financial position (balance sheet), results of operation (income statement), and cash flow (statement of cash flows). Additional topics included in ACC 232 are valuation of current and non-current liabilities; accounting for the entity’s equity; valuation of current and non-current investments; accounting for income taxes; accounting for leases; accounting for pensions and other post-retirement benefits; computation and presentation of earnings per share; and accounting for changes/errors. Upon completion of these courses, students will be able to 1) recognize the ethical implications of accounting situations related to the topics discussed in each course; 2) apply the appropriate rules/procedures in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements, in particular as they apply to the topics covered each semester; 3) expand their understanding of accounting theory and the accounting framework as it applies to the topic areas discussed; 4) read and understand the precise accounting terminology appropriate to the operation of business entities; and 5) use financial statements to make more complex decisions related to the topical areas discussed each semester.
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ACC 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student and faculty interest.
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ACC 290/390/490 - Directed Studies (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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ACC 315 - Tax Accounting I (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing.
This course introduces students to the complex study of federal taxation. It focuses mainly on taxation of individuals, but also covers a broad range of subjects from the definition of income to tax practices related to businesses, and includes practice in preparation of tax returns. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to 1) describe basic provisions of Federal income tax law as they relate to individual taxpayers; 2) discuss tax compliance issues affecting individual taxpayers; 3) recognize the ethical implications of working within a tax system characterized, in part, by a high degree of ambiguity; 4) understand (at a basic level) the Federal Income Tax Code and other sources of authority that combine to make up the working body of tax law; 5) use precise, tax-specific terminology in communicating with other constituencies regarding tax accounting issues; and 6) use tax information in a variety of planning and decision making contexts.
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ACC 331 - Advanced Accounting I (3) Prerequisite: ACC 232 with a C- or higher, or permission.
This course focuses primarily on financial accounting concepts and methods of analysis applicable to accounting for 1) combined, consolidated financial statements; and 2) multinational accounting issues (foreign currency transactions and financial instruments, and translation of foreign entity financial statements). Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize the ethical implications and understand the precise accounting terminology and rules and procedures related to combined and/or consolidated corporations. In addition, students will recognize and account for transactions with foreign countries that have currencies other than U.S. dollars (foreign currency exchange rate differences), and be able to translate and/or restate financial statements that are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars.
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ACC 332 - Advanced Accounting II (3) Prerequisite: ACC 232 with a C- or higher, or permission.
This course focuses primarily on financial accounting concepts and methods of analysis applicable to accounting for 1) partnerships, 2) governmental and not-for-profit organizations, and 3) a sampling of other accounting issues to be covered as time allows (such as SEC reporting, and interim and segment reporting). Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize the ethical implications and understand the precise accounting terminology and rules and procedures related to partnerships, and governmental and not-for-profit organizations. In addition, students will understand what reporting requirements apply to organizations that prepare financial statements.
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ACC 335 - Managerial Cost Accounting (3) Prerequisite: ACC 232 with a C- or higher, or permission.
This course contains the concepts and techniques of managerial cost accounting, including cost analysis and estimation, cost management systems, and management control systems. Upon successful completion, students will 1) identify and analyze cost information for decision-making, 2) understand cost management systems and create reports for internal use, 3) create budgets, 4) analyze actual results (compared to budgets) and identify sources of variances, and 5) recommend action plans as variances are identified.
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ACC 411 - Systems/Applied Accounting (3) Prerequisite: ACC 232 with a C- or higher, or permission.
This course helps students understand the potential and uses of a variety of accounting information systems, including both manual accounting systems and computer-based systems. Issues related to the design and evaluation of management accounting and control systems are discussed. Students will utilize existing technology to formulate solutions in the context of various problem and case scenarios. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to 1) discuss the uses and limitations of accounting information in addressing solutions to diverse business problems; 2) describe the limitations of traditional general ledger based accounting systems; 3) utilize a manual set of accounting records and documents; 4) differentiate the methods used in computerized accounting software; 5) explain how technology affects the traditional accounting information process; 6) discuss the importance of continual learning in the “Information Age” for accounting professionals and the importance of controlling organization risk; and 7) apply flowcharting and systems narratives.
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ACC 415 - Tax Accounting II (3) Prerequisites: ACC 232 and ACC 315 , each with a C- or higher, or permission.
This course provides an overview of income tax law as it relates to corporations, partnerships, fiduciaries, estates and trusts, and the gift tax, and includes practice in preparation of tax returns. In addition, there is a tax research and planning component to the course, which acquaints the student with the fundamentals necessary for better understanding complex tax issues. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to 1) describe basic provisions of Federal income tax law as they relate to the taxpaying entities mentioned above; 2) discuss tax compliance issues affecting these taxable entities; 3) better understand the ethical implications of working within a tax system characterized, in part, by a high degree of ambiguity; 4) understand (at a basic level) the Federal Income Tax Code and other sources of authority that affect the specific topics discussed in this course; 5) use precise, tax-specific terminology in communicating with other constituencies regarding tax accounting issues related to this course; 6) use tax information in a variety of planning and decision making contexts; and 7) exercise research skills that will enable them to find answers to a variety of tax scenarios.
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ACC 421 - Accounting Internship (3) Prerequisites: CED 205 and accounting faculty permission.
On-the-job experience where work related to accounting is the primary responsibility of the position. Graded as pass/fail.
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ACC 427 - Auditing (3) Prerequisite: ACC 232 with a C- or higher, or permission.
This accounting major capstone course focuses on Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), the ethical and legal responsibilities of auditing, and auditing procedures and sampling techniques. In addition to focusing on current ethical issues in accounting/auditing, the course includes the study of working paper techniques, preparation of audit reports, and evaluation of internal controls. Upon successful completion of this course, students will 1) recognize the ethical and legal implications of various accounting/auditing situations in terms of the standards set by the accounting profession; 2) analyze, synthesize, and evaluate various accounting/auditing issues to form reasoned, logical solutions in light of the ethical and legal considerations; 3) analyze prepared financial statements in light of current Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; 4) be able to read and understand the precise accounting terminology used in the field of auditing; and 5) be able to communicate audit findings, both orally and in written form to interested stakeholders.
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ACC 430 - Becoming Certified as an Accounting Professional (3) Prerequisite: Senior accounting major.
An in-depth introduction to the skills/topics necessary to pass the CPA Exam, including discussion of the topics covered in each of the four sections of the CPA Exam (and the Ethics Exam required upon completion of the CPA Exam). In addition to an overview of the entire CPA Exam content area, one specific section of the CPA Exam will be covered in-depth to prepare the students to sit for that part of the Exam shortly after graduation. In addition to the in-depth CPA Exam preparation, students will also explore the wide variety of accounting certifications available to accounting professionals (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA, Cr.FA, PFS, CFP, CFA, CFM, CFE, CISA, CGFM, GVA, HFMA, CBA, ABV, CVA, etc.).
Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) be familiar with various certifications available to accountants; (2) understand the specific topic areas and skills that will be necessary for passing each part of the CPA Exam, plus the Ethics Exam; (3) develop a specific plan/strategy to study for and pass the Exam in terms of both timing of each section and content coverage; (4) develop the independent study habits/discipline necessary to successfully pass required certification exams (CPA and others); (5) study in-depth for the FAR section of the Exam with the intent to achieve sufficient mastery of the material to sit for that part of the Exam shortly after graduation; and (6) complete the CPA Exam application, including assembly of all required documentation of credentials. Graded as pass/fail.
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ACC 435 - Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting (3) Prerequisite: ACC 232 with a C- or higher, or permission.
An examination of procedures for accounting and financial reporting for educational, health and welfare, governmental, health care, and certain other non-profit organizations.
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ACC 496 - Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisite/Corequisite: IDS 206 .
Prerequisites: ACC 332 , senior standing, C- or higher for all accounting courses completed, and permission.
With the guidance of a faculty member, students will review all aspects of accountancy required by the “Revised and Substituted Rules of the Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy.” At the conclusion of the course, to demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected upon completion of the major, students will complete a standardized examination designed to measure the knowledge and skills required for public accountancy. Satisfactory completion of this course will demonstrate a solid understanding of the major, as well as the confidence and skills to work with existing and emerging aspects of the professional field.
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Agribusiness |
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AGR 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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AGR 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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AGR 305 - Agricultural Futures and Options (3)
This course examines the role of agricultural futures and options in risk management strategies for producers and agribusiness firms and in the price discovery process. The focus is on fundamental supply-demand and technical analysis of markets and pricing processes as well as the development and applications of effective price risk management strategies. To develop analytical skills relevant to agribusiness management, students will a) apply economic principles to problems of farms, ranches, and other institutions in the food and fiber industries and b) demonstrate technological skills used in quantitative analysis. In addition, to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, students will a) apply the scientific method in an area relevant to agribusiness and economics and b) propose and assess economic policy solutions to agricultural and food issues.
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AGR 310 - Agricultural Law & Policy (3) Prerequisite: AGR 305 .
This course examines legal problems of farm and agribusiness management. Practical application of principles of contracts, negligence, debt instruments, and commercial transactions of the farm and agribusiness organization will be performed. Students will also study selected state and federal laws regulating the farm and agribusiness sector, especially basic animal laws. To develop an understanding of ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable behavior, students will a) demonstrate the role of civic responsibility, including corporate and cooperative governance and b) judge environmental impacts of agribusiness decisions. In addition, to improve students’ understanding and appreciation of broader issues relevant to agribusiness, they will a) analyze global issues relevant to agribusiness and agricultural development and b) differentiate the influence of diversity in agribusiness employees, customers, and producers.
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AGR 315 - Advanced Agricultural Technology (3)
This course focuses on computer use and technology in the workplace with an emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software will be covered as well as accessing Internet information, telecommunication applications, drones, basic web page design, and other software applications appropriate to agribusiness. To effectively evaluate and communicate agribusiness information, students will a) select appropriate data sources to obtain information on the agricultural and food sectors and b) communicate the results of literature reviews, experiments, and production data both orally and in writing.
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AGR 420 - Agricultural Finance (3) Prerequisites: AGR 305 ; calculus, and mathematical statistics, or equivalent; at least one course in finance strongly recommended; or consent of instructor.
This course analyzes the theory of financial decision making as applied to farms and agricultural firms. Topics include asset pricing models, financial markets, capital structure, farmland control, term structure of interest rates, risk management and credit evaluation. To develop effective leadership and management skills, students will a) produce a project through working as a team and b) develop a business plan or case study on an agribusiness topic. In addition, to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, the students will a) apply the scientific method in an area relevant to agribusiness and economics and b) propose and assess economic policy solutions to agricultural and food issues.
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AGR 421 - Agribusiness Internship (0-12) Prerequisites: CED 205 and permission.
Supervised on-the-job experience in a for-profit, not-for-profit, or governmental environment. Graded as pass/fail.
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AGR 425 - Agricultural Sustainability (3)
This course is an introduction to how global agriculture and sustainability issues are at the intersection of natural resource management and business. The course will devote significant time covering the fundamental principles of agribusiness and how sustainability issues are key factors in business decision making today and in the future. To develop an understanding of ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable behavior, students will a) demonstrate the role of civic responsibility, including corporate and cooperative governance and b) judge environmental impacts of agribusiness decisions. In addition, to improve their understanding and appreciation of broader issues relevant to agribusiness, students will a) analyze global issues relevant to agribusiness and agricultural development and b) differentiate the influence of diversity in agribusiness employees, customers, and producers.
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AGR 430 - Advanced Agribusiness Management (3) Prerequisite: AGR 305 .
This senior capstone course applies concepts, principles, and analytical tools in developing a marketing plan for an existing or new agricultural product or service. Students will define the market, perform competitive marketing analysis, outline market assumptions and objectives, and perform a three-year financial evaluation of the action plan. To develop analytical skills relevant to agribusiness management, students will a) apply economic principles to problems of farms, ranches, and other institutions in the food and fiber industries and b) demonstrate technological skills used in quantitative analysis. In addition, to develop effective leadership and management skills, students will a) produce a project through working as a team, and b) develop a business plan or case study on an agribusiness topic. Finally, to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, students will a) apply the scientific method in an area relevant to agribusiness and economics and b) propose and assess economic policy solutions to agricultural and food issues.
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Anthropology |
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ANT 308 - Cultural Anthropology (3) (Cross-referenced with SOC 308 .)
An anthropological investigation of the meaning, content, and acquisition of the ways of thinking, doing and behaving as individuals in society.
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Art |
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ART 101 - Art Appreciation (3)
This course is an introduction to the methods and principles of the visual arts. The course is intended to expand the student’s perception of the visual arts, through an examination of form and content. An understanding of the basic elements and principles of design of the visual arts will be an important part of this course. By the end of the semester, the student should be able to apply these terms properly to a work of art through written assignments, in-class discussions, and hands-on exercises, enabling them to explain how these visual elements and principles contribute to expression in works of art. The student should come to realize that works of art and design influence their daily life in many ways. Not intended for art majors.
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ART 107 - Two-Dimensional Design (3)
A course which focuses on the fundamentals of visual composition and design theory. Students work in various media, exploring the visual potential of line, color, texture, pattern, light and shadow, and space. Students will be able to apply the principles and elements of design, to understand how these principles and elements interact, and to analyze and evaluate the quality of design and form.
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ART 110 - Three-Dimensional Design (3)
Study of three-dimensional design using various materials such as paper, wire, plaster, tape, clay, and cardboard. Students will be able to construct three-dimensional sculptures from various materials using the principles and elements of design.
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ART 204 - Western Art History I (3)
A presentation of the various artwork created in European, African and Middle-Eastern cultures and civilizations, from prehistoric times through the later Middle Ages. Topics include the Mesopotamian cultures, Egyptian pyramids, Stonehenge, the classical heritage of Greece and Rome, and the Christian arts of Rome and Byzantium. Students will be able to articulate the meanings of artworks in their historical context.
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ART 205 - Western Art History II (3)
A discussion of the visual expression of ideas and values from the 14th century proto-Renaissance through 17th century Baroque. The major visual arts of architecture, painting, and sculpture are studied in the context of important historical, philosophic, and spiritual concerns. Students will be able to articulate the meanings of artworks in their historical context.
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ART 207 - Drawing (3)
An exploration of various drawing media in relation to the expression of still life objects and the human figure. Students will learn to sketch fundamental shapes, draw still life compositions and develop the ability to draw what they see through the use of the principles and elements of design.
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ART 208 - Introduction to Painting (3)
This course emphasizes painting as a process. Students will learn and practice the basics of color theory, color volume shading, layering, and creating textures using paint. Students will explore the medium’s role in art history through the in-depth study of one artist and the artistic process through conception and execution of an individual creative work. Students will 1) practice working with color contrast and creating volume and depth through color volume shading; 2) understand techniques for working with acrylic paints and mediums; 3) understand the work of a significant 20th century artist by copying a work and researching the artist; and 4) use the artistic process to develop their own concept and color scheme and then execute their own creative work.
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ART 209 - Sculpture (3)
Broad exploration in the techniques and methods of sculpture, carving, casting, construction, and modeling. Students will be able to construct numerous sculptures using various methods.
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ART 210 - Metal Craft - Jewelry (3)
A course which introduces the student to the basic methods of fabricating jewelry to include form, function, and technique. Students will demonstrate their understanding of these methods by creating a series of work that includes a ring, pendant, brooch, bracelet, and necklace.
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ART 211 - Printmaking I (3) Prerequisite: ART 107 .
An introductory printmaking course designed to acquaint students with non-toxic process in relief, intaglio and stencil. The course is designed for students beginning to explore the development of their visual vocabulary and image making process. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of various art historical and contemporary print concepts.
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ART 214 - Beginning Painting (3)
A painting course that serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts and competencies of oil painting. Students will learn composition, accuracy of color mixing, description of form and space as well as painting application techniques. The primary focus of subject matter will employ the method of direct observation or “from life” through the genre of still life painting.
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ART 221 - Ceramics (3)
Studio work in ceramics with emphasis given to various methods of making pottery-making: slab, coil, sculptural, and wheel-thrown pottery. Students will present a body of work that demonstrates their understanding of these methods. Open to non-art majors.
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ART 231 - Ceramics Handbuilding (3)
In this beginning ceramics course, the student will be introduced to the nature and potential of clay as an art material. Various techniques used in forming ceramic objects will be explored. Students will develop an understanding of the various stages of the ceramic process. Students will be encouraged to explore ceramic art history, develop their own ideas and utilize the technical information taught in class to bring their ideas into a three-dimensional reality.
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ART 232 - Ceramics Throwing (3)
Designing functional ceramic forms, throwing on the potter’s wheel, glazing and firing are the primary focus in this ceramics course. The student should be developing his or her personal voice in clay through throwing and altering forms. The student will also be setting up, researching and solving problems in concept, form, surface, iconography, glaze, firing and self-expression in three personal series pieces.
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ART 234 - Introduction to Digital Photography (3)
An introduction to the fundamentals of digital photography, including the operation of digital cameras and related hardware, the uses of the various digital media, and the basic functions of image editing software. Additional topics will include the basic principles of photographic aesthetics and composition, and the history of photography. Course content will consist of lectures and demonstrations, with an emphasis on hands-on learning through the application of digital techniques to sample photographs and to the student’s own work. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will have the requisite knowledge to determine the appropriate equipment, materials, and software to meet their basic photographic requirements. The student will know the basic functions and capabilities of common digital services and software, and the skills required to utilize those functions and capabilities.
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ART 235 - Color Theory and Application (3) Prerequisite: ART 107 .
The study of color systems and interaction through studio work, computer programs, and the consideration of historically notable works of art. Students will demonstrate their understanding through the creation of a portfolio of works.
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ART 240 - Introduction to Art Therapy (3)
This course will provide an introduction to the history and techniques of art therapy. Students will explore the creative process, developmental stages, and therapeutic effects of art making. Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand art therapy techniques, identify therapeutic effects, and have hands-on experience with a variety of media commonly used by art therapists.
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ART 256 - Illustration (3) Prerequisites: ART 107 and ART 207 .
The development of concepts and techniques relevant to the interpretation of stories, historical and contemporary events, architecture, and nature. The course includes an historical perspective on illustration art from the mid-19th century to the present. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to plan and execute a copy illustration, choosing the style, medium, and color scheme that most effectively illustrates the copy.
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ART 260 - Introduction to Professional Practices (1) Prerequisites: ART 107 , ART 110 , ART 204 or ART 205 , and ART 207 , or permission. (Cross-referenced with GDC 260 .)
After the completion of first-year art courses, students will be required to pass a portfolio review assessment in order to continue and declare (or confirm) their major. Students will be instructed in preparing work for presentation by the instructors of the seminar. Students will learn how to professionally present their work, be encouraged to think critically about their work, and be required to write a brief self-assessment addressing their strengths and weaknesses and plans for further development. Graded as pass/fail.
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ART 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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ART 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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ART 307 - Drawing II (3) Prerequisite: ART 207 .
Advanced drawing with special emphasis given to maturing compositional concepts.
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ART 311 - Printmaking II (3) Prerequisites: ART 211 , ART 107 and ART 211 .
An intermediate printmaking course designed for students to further develop non-toxic processes in relief, intaglio and stencil. The course is designed for further student development through the use of color print methods, strong concept and historical and contemporary art research. Students will produce a series of prints with a thematic focus.
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ART 314 - Intermediate Painting (3) Prerequisites: ART 107 and ART 214 .
Building on the skill acquired in ART 107 and ART 214 , students will base their projects on personal concept. Various reading requirements broaden student’s knowledge of contemporary artists with similar interests, artistic options and research for their projects. Each project requires a short artist statement. Weekly reflection papers deepen the students’ experiences and create connections to other fields of study. The class culminates in a classroom show, an oral presentation, and an overarching artist statement.
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ART 326 - Art in Elementary Schools (3) Prerequisites: Elementary Education major and enrolled in professional term.
A foundation of art education course exploring problems related to the teaching of art in the elementary (including early childhood K-3) and middle grades, emphasizing various materials and techniques, including fiber art, photography projects, printing, drawing and painting, and three-dimensional art.
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ART 333 - Problems I: Ceramics (3) Prerequisite: ART 232 or ART 231 .
Students will continue to work on mastering their skills in clay along with researching numerous glaze chemicals and materials used in ceramic glazes. In this advanced ceramics course, the student will begin to develop his or her voice in clay. The student will be setting up, researching and solving problems in concept, form, surface, iconography, glaze, firing and self-expression. Experimentation, research, and extensive ceramic production are vital to artistic growth. Students are required to develop a body of work reflecting a personal style and content that is worthy of exhibition.
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ART 334 - Problems II: Ceramics (3) Prerequisite: ART 333 .
Students will develop and research numerous clay bodies and the different methods of firing ceramics. In this advanced ceramics course, the student will continue to develop his or her voice in clay. The student should be setting up, researching and solving problems in concept, form, surface, iconography, glaze, firing and self-expression.
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ART 343 - Instructional Methods for Teaching Secondary Art I (3)
This course starts with an introduction to the curriculum for 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes, moves into an exploration of classroom management techniques and cooperative learning strategies for middle school students. It will conclude with an examination of the curriculum and effective teaching strategies for high school students. Topics covered throughout course include 1) Characteristics of the middle school and high school student; 2) Classroom management; 3) Applying and sequentially building on the elements and principles of art; 4) The development of a curriculum for foundation classes; 5) Integration of technology and multicultural lessons; 6) Developing rubrics to analyze student work; 7) Safety issues in the classroom. Students will complete lesson plans for each grade level to include a demonstration project and a rubric.
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ART 345 - Topics in Non-European Art History (3) Prerequisite: ART 205 .
This course offers a survey of non-European cultures covering the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, calligraphy, crafts and architecture. Native American, Islamic, Japanese and Chinese Art will rotate on a two year basis. Students will learn about different aesthetic preferences and uses of “art” objects, culture specific artistic techniques as well as culture specific religious traditions, concepts and rituals. Students will reflect on all of the above and how it changes their thinking about themselves and their own culture.
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ART 352 - Modern Art (3)
The study of architecture, sculpture and painting in Europe from the 18th century through 1950. Attention is given to the role of the visual arts in political and social milieu, the impact of aesthetic theories, and two world wars. Students will articulate the meanings and significance of artworks in their historical context.
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ART 354 - U.S. Visual Arts (3)
The history of the visual arts of architecture, sculpture, and painting in America from just before colonial times through the present. Emphasis is placed on the inter-relationships of the visual arts and social, political, and spiritual concerns. Students will articulate the meanings and significance of artworks in their historical context.
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ART 358 - Arts, Issues, and Controversies (3)
The study of the interplay within the arts and the role they play in ideology, politics, propaganda, and moral issues. Consideration is given to issues of patronage, advertising, eroticism and pornography, religion, and the visual images of popular culture. Students will be able to articulate the role of the visual arts in society and relate how images serve and challenge dominant human institutions.
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ART 407 - Advanced Drawing (3) Prerequisite: ART 307 .
Continued exploration of drawing problems with emphasis on developing a mature command of drawing techniques in a specialized medium.
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ART 414 - Advanced Painting (3) Prerequisites: ART 235 and ART 314 .
Students will work on deepening their concept and honing their skills in composing and executing their work. All work is based on the student’s personal concept and research. The work is interdisciplinary and digitally recorded in an artist portfolio. The class culminates in a coherent body of work appropriate for exhibition, and oral presentation.
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ART 421 - Art Internship (0-12) Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
On-the-job experience in art. Graded as pass/fail.
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ART 435 - Advanced Ceramics (3) Prerequisite: ART 334 .
Students will create a body of work that is worthy of exhibition. In this course, the students will continue to develop their work. Students will set up, research and solve problems in concept, form, surface, iconography, glaze, firing, and self-expression.
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ART 450 - Contemporary Art (3) Prerequisite: ART 204 or ART 205 .
The history of contemporary art will be addressed in terms of its influence on culture and society. Students will become well versed in current movements, artists, and new media. This course will look at the ever-changing relationships between contemporary art and its viewers. Students will observe and learn to articulate how visual imagery works to serve and challenge contemporary society.
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ART 460 - Advanced Professional Practices I (2) Prerequisites: ART 107 , ART 110 , ART 207 , ART 214 , ART 231 , ART 235 , ART 260 , and either ART 352 or ART 450 .
Students pursuing the Professional emphasis within the Art Major will take this course in their final fall semester. This course will begin preparation for a smooth transition from their undergraduate college career to their after-graduation plans. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to articulate and contextualize his/her work within art history and the contemporary scene, will have received additional information on establishing themselves professionally, and will have researched and proposed work for a small group or solo exhibition (based upon Rall Gallery schedule availability). This proposal must be submitted by mid-term of his/her penultimate semester at Doane, and will serve as a contract with the dept. that the student will complete the proposed show. Finally, students will then undergo an end of semester critique by the art/design faculty and non-dept. faculty or professionals, of work related to the proposal.
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ART 461 - Advanced Professional Practices II (1) Prerequisites: ART 107 , ART 110 , ART 207 , ART 214 , ART 231 , ART 235 , ART 260 , and either ART 352 or ART 450 .
In their final semester, students will work independently to research and develop work for the proposed gallery show, with the oversight of an advisor within each one’s area of focus. This advisor will be declared in their fall proposal. All work for the gallery show is subject to review at a designated submission date, and must be of a professional caliber to receive the approval of the department by consensus, prior to installation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have designed a web portfolio and CV, and exhibited practice-related work in the gallery as the culminating experience, meeting the specifics outlined in the proposal.
Students with the Art History emphasis will write a research paper in place of exhibiting work in the gallery. Students with the Liberal Arts emphasis are required to submit work to an All Senior Art Exhibition in May.
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Asian Studies |
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ASN 205 - Chinese Cultures and Beliefs (3)
This course introduces students to Chinese society, cultures, customs and habits, history, and psychology. Taking a look at Chinese cultures across various time periods, ethnic groups, and geographical regions, students will be introduced to indigenous Chinese ideologies, including Confucianism and Daoism, as well as foreign ones, namely Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. Further, they will examine relationships between majority and minority groups, and the manners in which narratives regarding cultural ideals are constructed in relation to state policies. Finally, students will be introduced to interactions between religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural ideologies, especially as they manifest in artistic expressions of drawing and painting, literature, music, film, and architecture.
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ASN 210 - Japanese Cultures and Beliefs (3)
This course examines aesthetic, social, religious, and political elements that shape modern Japanese culture and society. After tracing historical evolutions of Japanese culture through the study of texts, film, and art, the course analyzes constructions of culture and belief systems as they exist today. Not only will students be introduced to key religious traditions of Shinto and Buddhism, they will also encounter new religious movements that shape Japanese society today.
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ASN 230 - Health and Healing in Asian Contexts (3) (Cross-referenced with RST 230 .)
This course is an introduction to the intersections of religion and medicine in Asia. Throughout the semester, we will examine historical and contemporary healing practices related to Asian religions, including Yoga, Qigong, Meditation, and Ayurveda. We will also look at local traditions of spirit healing, and will focus on how religious beliefs and rituals shape and interact with views of the body, disease, health, and death. Further, this course provides an opportunity to question our own notions of “health,” “religion,” “healing,” and medicine.” We will focus on religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism and healing traditions across South and East Asia. At the end of the semester, we will examine the global spread of these practices, in particular their presence in the United States.
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ASN 330 - Women, Religion, and Society in India (3) (Cross-referenced with RST 330 .)
This course examines the role and agency women have had within religious contexts across Indian’s history. Starting with Hinduism, students will learn not only the teachings and practices of Hindu traditions, but will examine how these beliefs interact with India art, caste, cosmologies, spiritual ideals, views of gender, and ethics. Following, Indian Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism and will be discussed in their ideals regarding race, gender, and religion, especially in contrast to Hindu traditions. Finally, students will explore how the presence of Islam shapes Indian society in historical and modern contexts.
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Astronomy |
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AST 103 - Introductory Astronomy (3)
A study of the structure and evolution of the universe with emphasis on the solar system, stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, and planetary systems.
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AST 103L - Astronomy Laboratory (1) Must be concurrently enrolled in AST 103 .
An optional laboratory accompanying AST 103 . The laboratory work includes telescope operations and viewing, and laboratory experiments illustrating the physical principles of astronomy.
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Biology |
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BIO 101 - Introduction to Biology (4)
An introductory course in biology for non-majors utilizing the scientific method in the study of molecular, cellular, organismal, taxonomic, genetic, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of life. A weekly laboratory experience emphasizes observation and problem solving. Students completing this course will understand the basic theories of life and be prepared to critically evaluate reports of biology research that they encounter as informed citizens.
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BIO 110 - Inquiry Laboratory: Introduction to Biological Investigation (3)
This course will introduce students to the tools and approaches used in investigating biological problems, phenomena, questions, and ideas. Students will explore a broad topic area determined by the research interests of the faculty member. In small groups, teams will execute an independent investigation of this broad area based on their individual interests. Students will grow in their ability to ask scientific questions, design appropriate experiments to address these questions, collect relevant data and observations, and analyze the data effectively. Students will disseminate their findings in written and oral formats. Students will also develop skills in evaluating the merit of scientific work of other researchers.
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BIO 111 - Energy of Life: Cells to Ecosystems (3) Prerequisite: BIO 110 or concurrent enrollment or permission.
This course will introduce students to concepts of energetics across various biological systems. Students will consider the roles of chemical gradients and bonds in energy acquisition by living systems and conversion and storage of energy across biological scales from individual molecular interactions through whole ecosystem energy flow. Students will become familiar with the relationship between structure and function of biological molecules, organisms and ecosystems as they pertain to their roles in energy utilization.
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BIO 112 - Information of Life: Genetics to Evolution (3) Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 111 or concurrent enrollment or permission.
Information in biological systems is found in a variety of forms, ranging from the genetic code that determines protein structure at the cellular level to the species diversity of an ecosystem. Students will become familiar with the basic structure of nucleic acids and the processes involved in utilizing and regulating the flow of genetic information. Students will understand how evolutionary processes such as natural selection, genetic drift, and speciation contribute to information flow across biological scales.
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BIO 115 - Microbiology for Nurses I (2)
Provides students with a knowledge of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) and the infections caused by them. Upon completion, students will understand the etiology of infectious diseases and have an awareness and understanding of the significance and complications of infection. The knowledge gained will enable students to deliver improved patient management and control of infection. Includes laboratory.
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BIO 116 - Microbiology for Nurses II (2)
Provides students with a knowledge of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) and the infections caused by them. Upon completion, students will understand the etiology of infectious diseases and have an awareness and understanding of the significance and complications of infection. The knowledge gained will enable students to deliver improved patient management and control of infection. Includes laboratory.
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BIO 202 - Biology Career Seminar (1) Prerequisites: BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
In this seminar, students will investigate one or more biology related careers. Methods for investigation may include shadowing or interviewing a professional, writing a personal statement, and developing an academic program including a timeline for necessary coursework and required pre-professional examinations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand the pre-requisites of their potential careers and appreciate the expectations and demands that would be placed on them in those careers.
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BIO 215 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 111 or BIO 112 .
A study of the structure and function of the human body, beginning with cells and tissues and then continuing with the study of the 11 major systems. Upon successful completion of these courses, students will have a solid foundation in human structure and function and be prepared for basic clinical course-work.
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BIO 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 111 or BIO 112 .
A study of the structure and function of the human body, beginning with cells and tissues and then continuing with the study of the 11 major systems. Upon successful completion of these courses, students will have a solid foundation in human structure and function and be prepared for basic clinical coursework.
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BIO 219 - Pathophysiology (3) Prerequisite: BIO 216 .
An introduction to the basic concepts of pathophysiology. Students examine the phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function and the resulting human response. Upon completion of this course, students will understand pathophysiological changes including how pathological processes are manifested and progress in the body and the primary and secondary effects.
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BIO 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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BIO 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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BIO 295 - Biostatistics (3) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 and BIO 111 (or BIO 112 ) or permission.
An introductory course to the use of statistics and study designs in biology in preparation for BIO 495/496 Biology Research. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design experimental, quasi-experimental and observational studies that will meet regulatory guidelines; collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate statistical tools; and submit their study for publication.
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BIO 308 - Animal Behavior (3) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Questions concerning the behavior of individuals and populations are explored in a mechanistic and evolutionary context. The relationships of animal behavior studies to ecology, taxonomy, evolution, and genetics are investigated, as well as the anatomical and physiological basis of behavior. Upon successful completion of this course, students will develop an understanding of the behavior of animals in field and laboratory and will also become aware of the adaptive significance of behavior.
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BIO 309 - Your Body, Your Health, Your Choices (3) Prerequisite: BIO 101 .
This is an interdisciplinary course encompassing biology, chemistry, biotechnology, medicine, and natural sciences. It examines controllable factors that influence human health and wellness. Students will use critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific method to examine topics including diabetes mellitus, sexually transmitted diseases, vitamins and supplements, carcinogens, diet, medications, and pollution. Upon completion of this course, students will have a knowledge base upon which to draw when making decisions critical to their personal health and wellness and to that of the communities they serve.
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BIO 316 - Introduction to Computational Biology (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Broad overview of computational biology/bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component. Significant hands-on practice will include using computational tools to solve a variety of molecular biological problems and an introduction to the Python programming language. Topics may include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics.
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BIO 317 - Introduction to Immunology (3) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
People and other animals, constantly besieged by disease-causing microorganisms, are more often healthy than ill. This course introduces the student to the reasons for this relative state of good health: a complex array of organs (bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes, etc.), cells (lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, etc.), and chemicals (antibodies, lymphokines, etc.) that constitute the immune system. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand the structures and functions of the innate and acquired immune systems and the implications for health and disease.
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BIO 326 - Comparative Anatomy (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
This course uses an evolutionary perspective to provide an overview of characteristics shared by all chordates and to examine modifications particular to individual classes and orders. Topics such as homology and analogy, adaptation, and the interplay between form and function are emphasized, supplemented by laboratory observations of representative organisms. Students successfully completing the course will understand how studies of chordate evolution may be addressed from an anatomical perspective and, in turn, how the anatomy of various chordate groups has been shaped by evolutionary processes. Students are expected to develop skills in identifying major anatomical structures and their functions, conducting dissections and other laboratory techniques, and applying appropriate terminology to structures, functions, organisms, and evolutionary processes.
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BIO 331 - Cell Biology (3) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
As the smallest unit of living organisms, cells engage in a tremendous array of activities with the purposes of maintaining their boundaries; responding to and initiating communication and interaction with neighboring cells and environments; storing, maintaining, copying and sharing their genetic material; assembling and disassembling their cytoskeletons for structural support and movement; acquiring, converting, storing and using energy; and assembly and disassembly of complex biological molecules including proteins to carry out each of these cellular activities. Students taking cell biology will consider the systems and structures necessary for homeostasis, cellular activities and cell survival and the central role that cell biology research plays in life science discovery.
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BIO 332 - Ecological Zoology (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Ecological Zoology is the study of strategies employed by species in the animal kingdom ranging from sponges to cheetahs to survive in their environment. These strategies involve complex interactions with both biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. This course uses animals to understand ecological interactions and the ecological interactions to understand animal biology. Students will learn basic zoological classification systems and how the ecology of an organism influences where an organism fits into this classification system. In addition, students will learn the basic tools used to sample and study animal populations with an emphasis on prairie and freshwater ecosystems. In the service learning portion of the lab, students will collect and analyze data for local environmental interests. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and classify major groups of animals, identify animal guilds and discuss how species function in an ecosystem, recognize how the environment influences animal evolution, understand ecosystem process at all ecological scales (individual, population, community, ecosystem). In addition, students will be able to compile, analyze and interpret scientific lab experiments.
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BIO 333 - Ecological Botany (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Ecological Botany is the study of strategies employed by species in the plant kingdom ranging from algae to flowering plants to survive in their environment. These strategies involve complex interactions with both biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. This course uses plants to understand ecological interactions and the ecological interactions to understand plant biology. Students will learn basic botanical classification systems and how the ecology of an organism influences where an organism fits into this classification system. In addition, students will learn the basic tools used to sample and study plant populations with an emphasis on prairie and freshwater ecosystems. In the service learning portion of the lab, students will collect and analyze data for local environmental interests. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and classify major groups of plants, identify plant guilds and discuss how species function in an ecosystem, recognize how the environment influences plant evolution, understand ecosystem process at all ecological scales (individual, population, community, ecosystem). In addition, students will be able to compile, analyze, and interpret scientific lab experiments.
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BIO 335 - Molecular Biology (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , BIO 112 , and CHM 205 , or permission.
The field of molecular biology explores the chemical and physical mechanisms that underlie genetic phenomena, from the organization and maintenance of the genome, the transmission and expression of genetic information, gene regulatory networks, molecular interactions of nucleic acids with each other and with proteins and how all of these activities govern cell structure and function. In this course, students will engage in a detailed study of varied aspects of molecular biology and have significant exposure to techniques used in molecular biology research.
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BIO 337 - Wetlands Biology (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
This course provides an in-depth study of wetland ecosystems, including history, regulations, delineation, major types of wetland systems, hydrology, biogeochemical cycling, human impact and management of wetlands, and wetland creation and restoration. Particular emphasis will be placed on examination of and familiarization with Nebraska wetlands. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of wetland function and the role wetlands play in the health of the environment on both local and global scales.
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BIO 340 - Evolution (3) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Evolution is the unifying concept in biology. This course will cover the nature of science, selection process, micro and macro evolution, the theories surrounding the origins of life, and the evidence in the living and paleontological records. Students completing this class will be able to appreciate the breadth and application of evolution to their chosen fields, understand the mechanisms that drive evolution, and understand the diversity of life and our origins from a common ancestor.
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BIO 343 - Climate Change Biology (3) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Human driven climate change from the burning of fossil fuels and other anthropogenic activities is having profound impacts across our biosphere. While much of the public attention is placed on rising temperatures of land and ocean, there is much less attention focused on the biological impacts of climate change. The most well-known biological impact of climate change is bleaching of coral reefs, but other impacts such as altered species distributions and nutrient cycling also result from climate change. The objective of this course, Climate Change Biology, is meant to provide students with an opportunity to more clearly understand the wide-ranging biological impacts of climate change. Although students in this class will become familiar with the basic climatological phenomena and data surrounding climate change, the vast majority of the course will look to examine biological impacts of climate change. The students taking this course will understand how human driven climate change impacts biological systems across ecosystem types both terrestrial (phenology changes, species invasions, resource allocation) and marine (ocean acidification, coral bleaching, oceanic carbon sequestration, feeding relationship changes). Additionally, students in this course will understand the biological impacts of climate change from molecular to ecosystem and evolutionary scales. Students will examine how climate change biology is being studied by the scientific community by reading primary research literature.
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BIO 345 - Conservation Biology (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Conservation Biology is a broad topic. In this class, we will address the issues that define conservation and the need for it. These issues range from ecosystem services, to marine fisheries, to biodiversity, to the economic impacts of climate change. We will address the complexities of conservation biology and how conservation activities can preserve biodiversity and impact human welfare. This course will also include a laboratory component where students will engage in a number of activities where students collect data related to conservation biology questions. These laboratory activities will range from conservation genetics, to mock global policy forums on climate change, to carbon sequestration on Doane’s campus. Additionally, a major component of this class is devoted to Service-Learning where students conduct their own conservation project on campus by designing a pollinator garden.
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BIO 346 - Natural History of Nebraska (3)
This course is designed for non-biology majors seeking a general understanding of the nature of Nebraska and the environmental concerns related to threats to the ecosystem. Through lecture and field trips, students will develop a general knowledge of the natural history of Nebraska, with a focus on the Sand Hills and Platte River ecosystems. Topics include geology and geography of Nebraska through time; biodiversity of plants and animals; issues related to the importance of environmental protection; and understanding science from a personal and social perspective. Students will also develop a basic knowledge of the major information resources for scientific disciplines and problem solving and communication skills essential to communication in science.
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BIO 348 - Microbiology (4) Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Microbiology introduces the student to the structure and function of prokaryotic life forms and relevant eukaryotic microbes. Topics addressed include diversity in habitat and metabolic capabilities, historical and current impacts (both positive and negative) on humans and human society, and control and evolution of medically relevant forms. Upon completion of this course, students will be competent in handling microorganisms in lab, understand the importance of microbes to the human state, understand how the metabolic diversity of microbes impacts the earth in its current form, understand that evolution is a central concept in biology, a concept that includes biodiversity, adaptability, change, survival, and mutagenesis, and how evolution fits into a study of microbiology.
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