Supervision (SUPV)

School of Continuing Studies

SUPV S300 Personnel Supervision (3 cr.) An introduction to and overview of the fundamental concepts of supervisory management. Emphasis is placed upon the supervisor's major personnel functions, including organizing, planning, communication, job definition and assignment, recruiting, orientation, training, salary administration, and labor relations.

SUPV S310 Production Supervision (3 cr.) The role and function of the supervisor in the production of goods and services. Course will include such production topics as scheduling, quality control, time and motion studies, cost control, tooling, etc.

SUPV S320 Labor Relations (3 cr.) An introduction to labor relations for supervisors. The organization of labor unions and federations, certification, contracts, collective bargaining, grievances, arbitration, and labor law will be covered.

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Telecommunications (TEL)

School of Arts and Letters

TEL J470 Broadcast Media Analysis (3 cr.) Seminar on problems of communicating news through aural and visual channels. Application of communications theory to broadcast news and public affairs presentations. Study of effects of format, verbal content, nonverbal content, and presenter on communications process.

TEL R204 Foundations of Broadcasting (3 cr.) Sociological, historical, technical, aesthetic, and regulatory considerations in the understanding of broadcasting. Two hours lecture, one discussion section weekly.

TEL R287 Process and Effects of Mass Communication (3 cr.) Theories and principles of mass communication, with emphasis on the contribution of the behavioral sciences. Credit not given for both R287 and SOC S336.

TEL R309 Television Production (3 cr.) Materials and equipment of television studio production.

TEL R311 Broadcast Writing (3 cr.) Style, form, and preparation of writing materials for broadcasting.

TEL R404 Topical Seminar in Telecommunications (3 cr.) Exploration of problems and issues of telecommunications in contemporary society.

TEL R440 Advertising Strategies (3 cr.) Analysis and evaluation of the planning, creative, and placement components of advertising campaigns utilizing the broadcast media; development of original advertising campaigns.

TEL T340 Electronic Media Advertising (3 cr.) Principles of Internet, network, national spot, and local radio and television advertising; roles of advertising agency, station representative, time buyer.

TEL T441 Advanced Advertising Strategies (3 cr.) Analysis and evaluation of planning, creative, and placement components of advertising campaigns utilizing the electronic media; development of original advertising campaigns.

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Theatre (THTR)

School of Arts and Letters

THTR T105 Appreciation of Theatre (3 cr.) Introduction to the art of the theatre through a study of major dramatic forms and theatrical techniques. No credit for theatre/drama major concentration.

THTR T115 Oral Interpretation I (3 cr.) Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: oral and visual presentation of literature for audiences.

THTR T120 Acting I (3 cr.) Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: body movement, voice and diction, observation, concentration, imagination. Emphasis on improvisational exercises. Lectures and laboratory.

THTR T220 Acting II (3 cr.) P: T120, permission of instructor. Textual analysis and techniques of communicating with body and voice. Study and performance of characters in scenes from Shakespeare and modern realistic and nonrealistic dramas. Lecture and laboratory.

THTR T225 Stagecraft I (3 cr.) Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: analysis of practical and aesthetic functions of stage scenery, fundamentals of scenic construction and rigging, mechanical drawing for stagecraft. Lecture and laboratory.

THTR T270-T271 Introduction to History of the Theatre I-II (3-3 cr.) Significant factors in primary periods of theatre history and their effect on contemporary theatre. Review of representative plays of each period to illustrate theatrical use of dramatic literature. Credit not given for both T470 and T270, nor for both T471 and T271.

THTR T275 American Theatre: The Black Experience (3 cr.) Historical survey of the black influence in the American theatre; a critical study of early and contemporary plays concerning black social problems and depicting black culture; the contributions of black actors and black playwrights to the American stage.

THTR T310 Creative Dramatics (3 cr.) Theory and technique of guiding children in spontaneous activity; specifically, creating scenes or plays and performing them with improvised dialogue and action. Although theories will be discussed, the emphasis will be on practical activities that may be useful to prospective teachers, recreation leaders, etc.

THTR T315 Oral Interpretation II (3 cr.) R: T115. Study of the oral and visual presentation of literature, with emphasis on analysis of intellectual and emotional values.

THTR T320 Acting III (3 cr.) P: T220 and audition. Character analysis and use of language on stage. Study and performance of characters in scenes from Shakespeare and modern realistic and nonrealistic dramas. Lecture and laboratory.

THTR T325 Voice and Speech (3 cr.) Anatomy and functions of vocal mechanism; introduction to phonetics; improvement of student's voice and diction through exercises and practical work in area of student's special interest.

THTR T326 Scene Design I (3 cr.) Introduction to the process of scene design, scene designer's responsibilities, scene problem solving, and exploration of visual materials and forms.

THTR T335 Stage Lighting (3 cr.) P: T225. Introduction to theories, methodologies, and skills; instruments and their use, control of light, practical application. Lecture and laboratory.

THTR T340 Directing I (3 cr.) P: T120. Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: play analysis, work with actors, basic elements of stage composition.

THTR T349 Speech and Theatre Practicum (cr. arr., max. 2 cr. per sem. for a total of 6 cr.) Practicum credit for students participating responsibly in a performance capacity is available by special arrangement with the instructor/director as casting decisions are confirmed.

THTR T385 Theatre Laboratory (cr. arr., max. 2 cr. per sem.) P: T225, T424, T425, or consent of instructor. Practicum credit for students participating responsibly in production capacities is available by special arrangement with the instructor with current IUS theatre productions serving as the core of study. Students will engage in script analysis, comparison, detailed research, and production planning as required and then actual implementation of plans in a specific key area (e.g., set design or construction, costumes, lighting, promotion, etc.) contracted on an individual basis with the instructor.

THTR T390 Creative Work in Summer Theatre (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of director. Work in summer theatre productions. May be repeated once for credit.

THTR T410 Movement for the Theatre (3 cr.) P: T120. Introduction to theories, methodologies, and skills in developing a flexible, relaxed, controlled body for the theatre. Emphasis on relaxing body tensions, alignment, eye training, tumbling, and stage combat.

THTR T424 Stagecraft II (3 cr.) P: T225 or consent of instructor. Using theatrical drafting as a vehicle, special techniques, new materials and techniques, and problems of construction are explored. Continued exploration of production duties is included.

THTR T445 Creative Dramatics (3 cr.) Storytelling, pantomime, and improvisation as tools of learning. Especially recommended for teachers and recreation leaders.

THTR T453 Playwriting I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: principles of dramatic structure, practice in writing. Conferences and class evaluation.

THTR T483 Topics in Theatre and Drama (1-3 cr.) Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. May be repeated once for credit if topic differs.

THTR T490 Independent Study in Theatre and Drama (1-6 cr.) P: 12 credit hours in theatre and drama, departmental grade average of B or above, consent of instructor required. Readings, reports, experiments, or projects in area of student's special interest.

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Women's and Gender Studies (WOST)

School of Social Sciences

WOST W200 Women in Contemporary American Society (3 cr.) Interdisciplinary approach to core discipline areas and to methodological and bibliographical tools required for research in women's and gender studies. Roles and images of women in contemporary American society based on historical, social, political background. Will not count toward the individual, society and politics distributional requirement.

WOST W400 Selected Topics in Women's Studies (Senior Seminar) (3 cr.) P: 15 credit hours in women's and gender studies, including W200; or consent of instructor. Readings and discussion of selected topics, with an interdisciplinary focus; research paper required.

WOST W495 Readings and Research in Women's Studies (1-3 cr., 6 cr. max.) P: Written consent of instructor. Individual readings and research. May be repeated twice for credit with a different topic.

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Zoology (ZOOL)

School of Natural Sciences

ZOOL Z103 Animal Biology (5 cr.) Emphasis on interdependence of all living things. Type forms are used to demonstrate general biological principles. Functional aspects of biology, inheritance, development, and evolution and their application to human biology. This course will not count toward a biology major. (Lab fee required.)

ZOOL Z317 Introductory Developmental Biology Lecture (3 cr.) P: L101, L102. Concurrent: BIOL Z318 (L). Analysis of developing systems. Embryology and organogenesis.

ZOOL Z318 Developmental Biology Laboratory (2 cr.) Concurrent: BIOL L317 or Z317. A laboratory about developing organisms, with special emphasis on embryology and organogenesis. (Lab fee required.)

ZOOL Z373 Entomology (3 cr.) P: An introductory biology course. Concurrent: ZOOL Z383. Insects, with emphasis on evolution, distribution, behavior, and structure.

ZOOL Z374 Invertebrate Zoology (5 cr.) P: An introductory biology course. Morphology, embryology, life history, physiology, and general biology of invertebrates. (Lab fee required.)

ZOOL Z383 Laboratory in Entomology (2 cr.) P or concurrent: ZOOL Z373. Laboratory and field studies of methods of collecting, preserving, and studying insects, with intensive study of classification. Preparation of insect collection required. (Lab fee required.)

ZOOL Z406 Vertebrate Zoology (5 cr.) P: BIOL L317 or Z317 and Z318. Morphology, evolution, adaptations, and general biology of vertebrates. (Lab fee required.)

ZOOL Z460 Ethology (Animal Behavior) (3 cr.) P: Introductory biology. Introduction to the zoological study of animal behavior. Emphasizes both internal and external factors involved in the causation of species-typical behavior of animals (protozoa-primates) in their natural environment.

ZOOL Z466 Endocrinology (3 cr.) P: L311, L312. Mechanisms of hormone action from the molecular to the organismal level in vertebrates.

ZOOL Z468 Limnology (4 cr.) R: An introductory biology course, general chemistry. Freshwater environments: their physical and chemical processes and the forms of life that inhabit them.

ZOOL Z476 Biology of Fishes (3 cr.) P: 8 credits in zoology or consent of instructor. Laboratory and field studies of fishes. (Lab fee required.)

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