INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND 2003 - 2005 BULLETIN

IUSB Course Descriptions

P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant
I = Fall Semester, II = Spring Semester, S = Summer Session(s)

SWK: Social Work

SWK S141 Introduction to Social Work (3 cr.) Overall introduction to the field of social services emphasizing functions, characteristics, and ideological perspectives of agencies. May not be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in sociology. II

SWK S500 Social Welfare and the Social Work Profession (3 cr.) Orients students to the profession of social work by examining the history of social work in the context of its values and ethics and by discussing the social welfare framework within which the profession exists. I, S

SWK S510 Human Behavior and Social Environment: Individuals, Families, and Groups (3 cr.) Focuses on individual development and functioning at all system levels with particular emphasis on the interplay of individual, family, and group system needs and resources over time. Special attention is given to issues of values and ethics and to the impact of inequality, discrimination, and differential access to opportunity within society on the development and functioning of both the individual and the family systems. I

SWK S511 Human Behavior and Social Environment: Organizations, communities, and Societies (3 cr.) Presents theoretical frameworks for understanding organizations, communities, and society as both targets and instruments of change, focusing on the ways that organizational, community, and societal structures and processes enhance or inhibit the well-being of people. Course content includes selected social problems. Special attention is given to the impact of inequality, discrimination, and differential access to opportunity on the larger systems, as well as on individuals and groups within them. I

SWK S520 Evaluation Processes in Social Work (3 cr.) Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate their own practice and the effectiveness of social service programs within which they work. I

SWK S530 Social Policy and Services (3 cr.) Examines the political and legislative processes as these influence the development of social policy and services. Included are legislative and political processes, models of policy analysis, service delivery, and policy implementation. The effects of these on people are considered from global, political, economic, and social policy perspectives. S

SWK S540 Social Work Practice I: Foundation (5 cr.) Introduces students to knowledge, values, and skills for generalist social work practice. The course prepares students to enhance the well-being of people and to ameliorate environmental conditions that affect them adversely. Includes laboratory experiences to provide opportunities for students to develop basic social work skills through experiential and simulation activities. Focus is on core interactional skills of social work practitioner differentially applied at all system levels and with diverse populations. II

SWK S541 Social Work Practice II: Individual and Family (3 cr.) Focuses on generalist social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. I

SWK S542 Social Work Practice II: Organizations, Communities, Societies (3 cr.) This course is concerned with helping communities and other social units to empower themselves and eradicate oppressive situations and practices through networking, political participation, leadership development, mobilization, utilization of resources, and other strategies and techniques. II

SWK S550 Social Work Practicum I: Introduction of Practice Skills (4 cr.) This course is an educationally directed practice experience in social work practice settings with approved field instructors. II

SWK S600 ELECTIVE (2 courses at 3 cr. each) These courses are to be chosen from electives offered by the Social Work department on various subjects or taken at a graduate level in a related field as approved by the program director. S

SWK S621 SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH: INTERPERSONAL (3 cr.) Provides content from various research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative designs, to support advanced interpersonal social work practice. I

SWK S631 SOCIAL POLICY AND SERVICES II (3 cr.) A group of courses covering topics or content including social problems, special populations, particular social service areas, and social indicators that predict areas of future social policy transformation. (Student selects one course.) S

SWK S643 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE III: INDIVIDUALS (3 cr.) Focuses on theory and skills needed for advanced social work practice with and on behalf of individuals. S

SWK S644 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE III: FAMILIES (3 cr.) Focuses on theory and skills needed for advanced social work practice with and on behalf of families. I

SWK S645 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE III: GROUPS (3 cr.) Focuses on theory and skills needed for advanced social work practice with and on behalf of groups. II

SWK S651 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM II: INTERPERSONAL (4 cr.) Agency-based field experience for interpersonal practice concentration students. 257 clock hours. Concurrent with SWK S643, SWK S644, or SWK S645. I

SWK S652 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM III: INTERPERSONAL (5 cr.) Agency-based field experience for interpersonal practice concentration students. 386 clock hours. Concurrent with SWK S643, SWK S644, or SWK S645. II

TEL: Telecommunications

TEL R205 BROADCAST PERFORMANCE (3 cr.) Field and studio performance techniques for announcers, news anchors, reporters, and other radio/television/cable on-air personnel.

TEL R208 AUDIO PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200 and consent of instructor. Practice and principles in concepts of communication via audio for radio and television.

TEL R287 PROCESS AND EFFECTS OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) An introduction to 1) communication strategies and processes in print, radio, television, film, and the Internet and 2) psychological and social effects of these processes on various audiences in various situations.

TEL R404 TOPICAL SEMINAR IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) P: Senior status or consent of instructor. Exploration of problems and issues of telecommunications in contemporary society. May be taken three times for credit with different topics.

TEL R408 ADVANCED AUDIO PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T283 and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. Advanced digital and analog audio production techniques for film, radio, video, and multimedia. Topics include digitizing, formats, synthesis, filtering, and effects via digital and analog outboard techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on audio for film and video, combined audio/MIDI techniques, and production strategies for effective communication in audio.

TEL R411 NONFICTION TELEVISION (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior status. Critical viewing and analysis course exploring major nonfiction film and television genres in history and present-day practice.

TEL S300 VIDEO ART (3 cr.) P: TEL T336, or consent of the instructor and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. A working knowledge of major computer graphics software packages and procedures is highly advised. A course combining exposure to major genres of contemporary video art and the production of student-designed work. Emphasis of the class is on work for museum or studio display.

TEL T211 WRITING FOR THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA (3 cr.) P: ENG W131. Working seminar stressing principles of writing for the electronic media. Topics include writing television and radio commercials, corporate, educational and instructional projects, and the documentary. Emphasis on development of information gathering, organization, story ideas, and effective presentation of material for the various electronic media.

TEL T273 MEDIA PROGRAM DESIGN (3 cr.) Provides a conceptual framework for writing, designing, and evaluating a variety of media products. Media program design is not a hands-on production course, but does offer an overview of the production process. Topics include script-writing, production design, visualization, composition, editing styles, and others. This course is a prerequisite for some advanced-level courses in the design/production area.

TEL T283 INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES (3 cr.) Introduction to the production process in the studio and in the field.

TEL T313 comparative media systems (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200. A comparative study of the ways in which various countries deal with fundamental questions of media organization, control, financial support, program philosophy, and social responsibility.

TEL T331 scriptwriting (3 cr.) P: ENG W131. Covers format, structure, and writing of dramatic and non-dramatic scripts.

TEL T336 DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T283 and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. Digitizing, A/V import, editing, video and audio effects, NTSC and compressed output, and other topics related to video finishing in major non-linear editing software. Applications include broadcast television, video art, commercial and industrial work, the Web, and platform-based interactive multimedia.

TEL T337 VIDEO FIELD PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T283 and consent of instructor. Planning, writing, producing, and editing program inserts and segments for television using portable video equipment.

TEL T415 MEDIA AUDIENCES AND USERS (3 cr.) Survey, observation, and experimental research techniques and data used to define and describe various mass media audiences and users. The application of these techniques and data in broadcast, public relations, informational, commercial and other mass media venues.

TEL T416 program analysis and criticism (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200. Critical analysis of the form, production, and performance elements of program genres including drama, comedy, talk, and game shows, documentaries, news, and emerging or experimental types of mass media content. Explores the relationships between programming, the media industries, and American culture.

TEL T430 TOPICAL SEMINAR IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T336, TEL T273 or permission from instructor. Student-proposed and executed projects in interactive multimedia.

TEL T434 ADVANCED PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (3 cr.) P: TEL T336, and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. Production of student-designed and produced work for broadcast, cable, Internet, multimedia or fine arts venues. Production problems and topics are pursued with the instructor acting as coach, mentor, and production consultant.

TEL T446 telecommunicationS MANAGEMENT (3 cr.) P: TEL T283. Introductory study of the skills, processes, and attitudes required for effective management and leadership at all levels in telecommunications operations.

TEL T452 topical seminar in design and production (3 cr.) P: ENG W131. Exploration of design or production problems and issues in telecommunications. Topics vary. May not be repeated for credit.

TEL T498 PROJECTS IN telecommunicationS (3 cr.) P: Advance approval of a project by instructor. Individual projects in the area of telecommunication. May be repeated.

THTR: Theatre and Drama

THTR T100 Introduction to Theatre (3 cr.) Overview of theories, methodology and skills. Emphasis on theatre as a composite art. Relationship of various components: play, playwright, actor, director, designer, audience, critic, and physical theatre. I, II

THTR T115 Oral Interpretation (3 cr.) Basic principles and practices; analysis and reading of selections from prose, poetry, and drama.

THTR T120 Acting I (3 cr.) Fundamentals of acting techniques through improvisational approach. Beginning scene study. Laboratory required. I, II

THTR T150 Fundamentals of Play Structure and Analysis (3 cr.) Dramatic structure, methods of play analysis for actors, directors, designers, and students of dramatic literature.

THTR T220 Acting II (3 cr.) P: THTR T120. Study of major theories and aims of acting in conjunction with practice in techniques of the art of acting. Laboratory required.

THTR T223 vocal and physical preparation I (3 cr.) Vocal and physical preparation for acting. Designed to develop awareness of the voice and body as instruments of communication in the study of acting.

~~_THTR T224~~ vocal and physical preparation II (3 cr.) Continued vocal and physical preparation for acting. Designed to develop awareness of the voice and body as instruments of communication in the study of acting.

THTR T225 Stagecraft I (3 cr.) Fundamentals of stagecraft, scenic construction, rigging techniques, and mechanical drawing for stagecraft. Laboratory required.

THTR T228 Design for the Theatre (3 cr.) An overview of design principles and practices in all areas of the theatre. Emphasis on those aspects of design which are common to work in scenery, costumes, lighting, and makeup.

THTR T230 Stage Costuming I (3 cr.) Basic costume construction, fabric selection, and an introduction to patterns and pattern drafting. Laboratory required.

THTR T290 History and Design of Stage Makeup (3 cr.) Study of the history, principles, and practice of stage makeup design. Through lecture, demonstrations, and laboratory, students will have the opportunity to create makeup designs for characters from dramatic literature.

THTR T300 Musical Theatre Workshop (3 cr.) Performance course designed to gain experience in auditioning for and performing in musical theatre. May be repeated for a total of 9 credit hours.

THTR T320 Acting III (3 cr.) P: THTR T220. Study and practice of acting techniques.

THTR T326 Scene Design (3 cr.) P: THTR T228. An introduction to scene design, elementary composition, sketch rendering, scene painting, production styles.

THTR T327 period styles (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Chronological survey of the history of architecture, decorative arts, and furniture and its application to theatre production. Offered anually.

THTR T330 rendering (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Examines methods and procedures for effective communication and realization of visual concepts by learning basic sketching and rendering techniques in a variety of media. Offered annually.

THTR T332 scene painting (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Fundamental techniques of scene painting: emphasis on a variety of techniques and methods utilized in modern scenic art for the stage to create specialized effects and artistic focus applied to practical projects. Offered annually.

THTR T335 Stage Lighting I (3 cr.) P: THTR T225. Lighting the play, basic instrumentation and optics, color theory, electricity, and an introduction to the drafting of light plots. Laboratory required.

THTR T340 Directing I (3 cr.) P: THTR T120, THTR T150, THTR T225, THTR T228, Junior or senior standing. Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: play analysis, work with actors, basic elements of stage composition.

THTR T345 Theatre for Children (3 cr.) Studies in the special problems of staging plays for young audiences. Introduction to theories of children's theatre and related means of expression. Participation in performance laboratory required.

THTR T349 Theatre Practicum (1-3 cr.) P: Minimum sophomore standing. Directed projects in theatre practice connected with current productions. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 9 credit hours.

THTR T390 Creative Work in Summer Theatre (3 cr.) Practical experience in mounting a production in an intensive workshop setting. Participation in performance laboratory required.

THTR T392 theatre internship (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Training and practice at a professional theatre or venue approved by the theatre faculty. I, II, S

THTR T400 Arts Management (3 cr.) Business theory and practice in contemporary arts organizations, both profit and not-for-profit. Emphasis on practical application. Laboratory required.

THTR T405 stage management (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Explore the role and function of the stage manager in theatrical production. Provide the basic skills to begin work in the field of stage management. Emphasis on organization, documentation, and dissemination of information. Offered annually.

THTR T420 Acting IV (3 cr.) P: THTR T220, THTR T223, THTR T224, THTR T320 or consent of instructor. Advanced problems in acting. Advanced scene study.

THTR T423 Acting V (3 cr.) P: THTR T223, THTR T224, THTR T420 or consent of instructor. Continued advanced problems in acting. Advanced scene study.

THTR T424 Stagecraft II (3 cr.) P: THTR T225. History of stagecraft; stage mechanics and perspective drawings. Laboratory required.

THTR T425 Stagecraft III (3 cr.) P: THTR T225 or consent of instructor. Topics may include (but not limited to) advanced rigging techniques, electronic controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, structural design for the stage, CAD, and other state-of-the-art technologies. Laboratory required.

THTR T426 Scene Design II (3 cr.) P: THTR T326. Work in line, color, and composition using historical conventions as basis for contemporary scenic statements. Emphasis on period style and presentational forms.

THTR T427 design studio (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Principles and techniques of various performance methods involved in acting on the camera. Work to include directed exercises and scenes. I, II, S

THTR T430 Stage Costuming II (3 cr.) P: THTR T230. Advanced studies in stage costuming, pattern drafting, and special construction problems. Laboratory required.

THTR T431 on-camera techniques (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Principles and techniques of various performance methods involved in acting on the camera. Work to include directed exercises and scenes. Offered annually.

THTR T433 Costume Design (3 cr.) P: THTR T228. An introduction to costume design and sketch rendering with an emphasis on the relationship of costume to character. Includes an introduction to production styles.

THTR T434 Historic Costume for the Stage (3 cr.) Survey of representative dress from Egyptian to modern times in context of the political, social, economic, and aesthetic concerns of each period.

THTR T438 Lighting Design (3 cr.) P: THTR T228, THTR T335. Stage lighting design, advanced techniques in lighting, styles of production, and equipment and materials. Laboratory required.

THTR T439 technical drawing (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Studies in drafting and perspective drawing. Offered annually.

THTR T442 Directing II (3 cr.) P: THTR T340. Problems and functions of director from selection of script through performance. Lecture and practical projects.

THTR T453 playwriting i (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Introduction to principles of dramatic structure. Conferences and peer evaluations. Focus is on the creation and revision of a one-act play. Offered annually.

THTR T470 History of the Theatre I (3 cr.) P: Junior/senior standing. 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.

THTR T471 History of the Theatre II (3 cr.) P: Junior/senior standing. 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.

THTR T479 Problems in Performance (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Designed to address in greater detail specific performance problems that confront the contemporary actor. Subjects to include: speaking Shakespeare, Mamet and Pinter, the Greeks, farce, etc. Offered annually.

THTR T483 Topics in Theatre and Drama (3 cr.) P: Junior/senior standing. Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other area courses. May be repeated once for credit if topic differs.

THTR T485 capstone project (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The preparation and presentation of a performance recital or portfolio presentation. I, II, S

THTR T490 Independent Study in Theatre and Drama (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Advanced study in performance, production, reading or research.

WOST: Women's Studies

WOST A385 Topics in Anthropology (3 cr.) Counts as women's studies only if topic is motherhood. This course will explore the evolutionary, sociocultural and ideological dimensions of motherhood from the perspective of different disciplines (philosophy, anthropology, sociology, political science). Specific topics to be covered include: biology of motherhood, attachment theory, maternal-infant conflict, varieties of mothering, "mommy" wars, mothering and peace politics, mothering and revolution, mothering and nationalism, reproductive technologies, and the future of mothering. (joint-listed course)

WOST B260 Women, Men, and Society in Modern Europe (3 cr.) Overview of the development of gender roles in Europe since the French Revolution; development of the private and public spheres, political ideology, and women's roles in society; the Industrial Revolution's impact on concepts of femininity and masculinity; Darwinism, imperialism and gender roles; Victorian morality and sexuality, nationalism and masculinity; communism and gender equality; consumer culture and women's role in the home; feminism and the sexual revolution. (joint-listed course)

WOST E391 WOMEN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (3 cr.) This course explores the nature of women�s roles in developing countries. Particular emphasis is placed on examining how development and cultural change have affected the lives of women. WOST E391 will be offered only as a joint-listed course with ANTH E391. S

WOST H260 history of american women (3 cr.) Covers American women from 1607 to the present. Focuses on the changes which have occurred in the lives of American women over the centuries; family, health, education, work, etc. It also shows the significance of women's lives and their contributions to America. (joint-listed course) II

WOST H425 women as agents of change (3 cr.) Seminar. Emphasis placed on theories of change and women's roles in creating change in America. (joint-listed course)

WOST l207 women and literature (3 cr.) A variable-topics course that focuses either on the North American experience with units on black writers, nineteenth century writers, major new voices, and lesbian writers, or on England and the continent with units on renaissance woman, manners, and rebellion, nineteenth century male views of women, and twentieth century female views of women. Fulfills liberal arts and sciences requirements III.A.2 or III.B.2. (joint-listed course) I

WOST n200 biology of women (3 cr.) This course examines the biological basis for bodily functions and changes that take place throughout the life of females. (joint-listed course) II

WOST p391 psychology of gender, race, and ethnicity (3 cr.) Explores the impact of social and political forces on psychological development and adjustment. Focus on black women, but includes both genders and all races. Contemporary theory on race, gender, and class will be examined. (joint-listed course) I

WOST p394 feminist philosophy (3 cr.) Study of contemporary feminist philosophy in the United States and Europe. (joint-listed course) I, II

WOST P460 women: a psychological perspective (3 cr.) Basic data and theories about the development and maintenance of gender differences in behavior and personality. (joint-listed course) II

WOST s310 the sociology of women in america (3 cr.) The study of the situation of women in America today--its definition, changes, and consequences. Specific issues may include spouse abuse, rape, the role of homemaker, being different, feminism. (joint-listed course) I, II

WOST s338 sociology of gender roles (3 cr.) Examines the causes, correlates, and consequences of current gender role definitions, and considers personal and institutional barriers to equality of women and men resulting from socialization (e.g. education, media, language), discrimination, and other structural arrangements. (joint-listed course) I, II, S

WOST S349 topics in contemporary social theory (3 cr.) Counts as women's studies only if topic is Feminist Theory. An introduction to developments in feminist sociological theory since the 1970s, with a focus on recent theoretical innovations. Meets liberal arts and sciences second-level writing requirement. (joint-listed course)

WOST s410 topics: gender, inequality and work (3 cr.) Seminar. Course topic and emphasis varies. See Schedule of Classes. (joint-listed course) I

WOST W100 Gender Studies (3 cr.) Designed primarily for first-year students, this course analyzes the concept of gender in culture and society. (core course)

WOST W200 Women in Society: Introduction to Women's Studies (3 cr.) Interdisciplinary exploration of women's roles in society from predominantly social science perspectives. Considers such topics as socialization and gender stereotypes, the impact of different political and economic systems on women, theories of human development, and the effects of ethnicity and class. Meets liberal arts and sciences Culture II requirement. (core course)

WOST W201 Women in Culture: Introduction to Women's Studies (3 cr.) An interdisciplinary exploration of women's roles, images, history, and experiences from the perspectives of the arts and humanities. Considers issues of women and culture, including the areas of literature, film, art, and the mass media. (core course)

WOST W220 New Views on Gender (l cr.) A workshop focused on working to generate articles for the student journal, New Views on Gender. Each workshop will read and write on a specific feminist topic to be determined by the instructors. (core course)

WOST W221 Native Use of Herbs (1 cr.) A field experience course on Native American uses of herbs. Usually meets on Saturdays on a farm in Rochester. Students get hands-on experience working with plants. Readings cover the historical and cultural development of various herbs. (core course)

WOST W240 Topics in Feminism (3 cr.) (Variable title) Courses offered under this number generally explore topics of current interest in feminism. Recent course offerings have included: women in art, writing women's lives, feminist ethics, and women in the workforce. (core course)

WOST W301 global perspectives on Women (3 cr.) This course analyzes a broad range of issues dealing with global feminism. Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives focus on differing understandings of gender roles and the impact of social, economic, and political practices and institutions on Third World women. Meets the liberal arts and sciences World Culture requirement. Also taught as POLS Y324 and ANTH E402. (core course)

WOST W302 Topics in Women's Studies (3 cr.) (Variable title.) Interdisciplinary approach to selected ideas, trends, and problems in women's studies. Recent course offerings have included: Native American literature, philosophy of personal relations, and gender, race, and ethnicity. (core course)

WOST W400 Topics in Women's Studies (3 cr.) (Variable title.) Interdisciplinary approach to selected ideas, trends, and problems in women's studies. Recent course offerings have included: gender and communication, history of women in the United States, and women in art. (core course)

WOST W402 Seminar in Women's Studies (3 cr.) (Variable title.) This course focuses on issues and controversies in the new scholarship on women. Recently taught under the title: Women as Agents of Change. (core course)

WOST W480 Practicum in Women's Studies (3 cr.) Field experience working for a social agency which serves women. Students intern for a social agency, do directed readings, keep a journal of their experiences, and develop a semester project based on their field experience. (core course)

WOST W495 Readings and Research in Women's Studies (1-6 cr.) Independent readings and research done with the approval and collaboration of a faculty advisor. Students are required to get the approval of a faculty advisor before enrolling in this course. Recent topics explored are: Feminism and African American Women, Feminism and Generation X Women. (core course)

WOST Y327 gender politics in the united states (3 cr.) Seeks to analyze issues of power and politics from the perspective of gender within the United States cultural context. It will consider the impact of women in traditional areas of politics as well as revised theoretical understandings of power, the political, and the public/private debate. (joint-listed course) I, II, S

ZOOL: Zoology

(See ANAT, BIOL, MICR, PHSL, and PLSC for additional biological sciences courses.)

ZOOL Z103 Animal Biology (5 cr.) Lecture and laboratory. For nonmajors. Emphasis on relationships between all forms of animal life. Type forms (e.g. frog, crayfish, earthworm) are used to demonstrate general biological principles. Fundamental aspects of inheritance, development, physiology, and evolution. Credit not allowed toward a biology major. I, II

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