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ACC 1050 - Survey of Accounting (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring.
An overview of financial and managerial accounting. The course focuses on the analysis of financial data with an emphasis on accounting issues faced by small businesses such as business planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation. This is the ideal course for the business minor and for non-business majors interested in understanding the role of accounting in the business world.
NOT AVAILABLE TO BUSINESS MAJORS
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ACC 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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ACC 2100 - Principles of Accounting I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The initial course in the theory and practice of financial accounting. Topics emphasized include the preparation, reporting, and analysis of financial data.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed 24 semester hours of college credit. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 2110 - Principles of Accounting II (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A course dealing with the concepts and development of accounting data for decision making. Topics emphasized include manufacturing cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgeting concepts.
Prerequisite: ACC 2100 with a minimum grade of “C-“. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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ACC 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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ACC 3100 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The financial accounting environment and development of accounting theory. Integration of the conceptual and computational aspects of income measurement, valuation, and reporting problems associated with the accounting cycle, statement preparation and asset accounting.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours and ACC 2110 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 3110 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A continuation of ACC 3100 . Integration of the conceptual and computational aspects of asset, liability and stockholders’ equity accounting.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours and ACC 3100 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 3150 - Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis (3)
When Offered: On Demand.
A study of the concepts and current methods used to prepare financial statements. Important off-balance sheet items are examined. This course also examines several methods of analysis of financial statements. Computer applications are covered.
NOT AVAILABLE TO ACCOUNTING MAJORS
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 3160 - Introduction to Individual Taxation (1)
When Offered: On Demand.
Preparation of state and federal income tax returns. Topics emphasized include gross income, adjusted gross income, deductions and exemptions, capital gains and losses, computation of tax liability, audit of tax returns, tax questions, the IRS and the courts.
NOT AVAILABLE TO ACCOUNTING MAJORS
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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ACC 3200 - Cost Accounting (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Introduction to cost accounting, definitions and objectives. Topics emphasized include cost-volume-profit relationships, job-order accounting, budgeting, systems design and human motivation, flexible budgets, standard costs, contribution approach to decisions, cost allocation, joint product and by-product costing, process costing.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours and ACC 2110 with a minimum grade of “C-“. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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ACC 3510 - Junior Honors Thesis (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research project directed by a departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual interest to both student and advisor. The thesis should be completed during the student’s junior and senior years and includes a formal presentation to the college faculty.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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ACC 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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ACC 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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ACC 3560 - Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Application of principles of accounting, budgetary control, and financial management to nonprofit organizations. Discussion and cases will be drawn from municipal and county governmental units, universities, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and ACC 3100 with a minimum grade of “C-“. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 3570 - Accounting Systems and Internal Control (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An in-depth treatment of internal control and related accounting procedures; authorization and documentation; flowcharting, data flow diagrams, and scheduling. Design of information systems that process financial transactions for financial and management accounting, and to meet legal requirements for adequacy of accounting records and internal controls. Development of skills and expertise required for the study of contemporary accounting systems and internal auditing. Knowledge of a computer programming language is desirable but not essential.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and ACC 3100 with a minimum grade of “C-“.
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ACC 3580 - Individual Income Taxation (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Concepts and methods of determining federal income tax liability for individuals. Topics emphasized include personal deductions, tax credits, capital gain and loss provisions and accounting methods. Emphasis is also placed on research methodology and individual tax planning.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and ACC 2110 with a minimum grade of “C-“. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 3590 - Assessing Sustainability in a Global Business Environment (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course explores the process of measuring and reporting on the performance of business operations from three different sustainability perspectives: economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social justice. These three perspectives make up the conceptual “triple bottom line”, a generally accepted term for assessing sustainability performance, which indicates the ability of a company to be viable using available financial, natural, and social resources. A primary objective in this course is to develop an understanding of the concept of sustainability as it applies to businesses, and how global differences in economic conditions, cultures, codes of ethical conduct, environmental conditions, natural resources, human resource management, social issues, and other factors can impact sustainability performance assessment. This course will also incorporate an international perspective and will meet the “Global Issues” requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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ACC 3900 - Internship (6 or 9)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A full-time work situation for accounting majors providing an in-depth exposure in accounting practices. Nine hours granted for 15- week internship, six hours granted for 10-week summer internship or the special senior internship scheduled during a mini-session of the spring term. The student must report on her/his experiences and will participate in individual conferences and/or seminars related to the experience.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours, admission to the Walker College of Business and permission of the departmental internship coordinator.
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ACC 4500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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ACC 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research project directed by a departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual interest to both student and advisor. The thesis should be completed during the student’s junior and senior years and includes a formal presentation to the college faculty.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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ACC 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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ACC 4550 - Intermediate Accounting III (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Integration of the conceptual and computational aspects of income determination, financial statement analysis and preparation, special topics, and current pronouncements in financial accounting. Prerequisites: a minimum grade of “C” in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, a minimum grade of “C-” in ACC 3110 , and senior standing.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 4560 - Introduction to Auditing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Topics include selected auditing standards, types of services, analysis of reports, legal responsibility, ethics, and internal control considerations.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and ACC 3100 with a minimum grade of “C-“.
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ACC 4580 - Taxation of Business Entities (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Examination of the tax system faced by businesses operating in the United States. Business entities covered include C Corporations, S Corporations and partnerships. Topics include business formations, transactions between the entity and the owners, distributions, liquidations and reorganizations. Projects facilitate knowledge development of a variety of professional skills.
Prerequisites: a minimum grade of “C” in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course and ACC 3580 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of “C-“. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .) [Dual-listed with ACC 5080.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing.
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ACC 4590 - Advanced Accounting (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An examination of the special problems in accounting for business combinations and consolidated entities, and foreign currency translation. A critical comparison of SEC accounting report requirements and generally accepted accounting principles. Accounting issues in partnership formation, reporting and liquidation.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and ACC 3110 with a minimum grade of “C-“.
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ACC 4710 - Advanced Cost Accounting (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Advanced cost analysis and cost management with emphasis on modern performance measurement. Cost accounting for world class manufacturing; quality cost accounting and TQM; activity-based accounting systems; theory of constraints, life cycle costing, and target costing. Revenue variances, transfer pricing, and quantitative methods are examined. Other topics are derived from modern applications of cost accumulation systems in the United States and other countries.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and ACC 3200 with a minimum grade of “C-“. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ACC 4730 - Accounting and International Business (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of selected issues in accounting for international business and related effects on organizational and operating decisions.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and ACC 3100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of “C-“.
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ACC 4760 - Internal Auditing (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An introduction to selected internal auditing topics, including types of services, an overview of the internal audit process, preparation and analysis of reports, internal auditing standards, professional responsibilities, and the code of ethics.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and ACC 3100 with a minimum grade of “C-“.
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ADM 1000 - Apparel and Consumer Behavior (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An introductory study of the nature and importance of life styles; communication, economics, psychology, sociology, design and concepts of manufacturing, marketing and retailing as factors which influence consumer acceptance and utilization of fashions. Lecture three hours.
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ADM 1200 - Illustration I. (3)
When Offered: Fall
An introductory course of manual and digital illustration skills especially for apparel design & merchandising majors. Emphasis will be given to fashion illustration figure proportions, scale, perspective, rendering apparel products, and illustration for technical design, product development, and production. This course is designed for the non-art student who may not have previous drawing experience. Lecture one hour, laboratory three hours.
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ADM 2000 - Consumer Textiles (3)
When Offered: Spring
Consideration of textile fibers and fabrics from the viewpoint of the consumer. Factors related to raw materials, comparative quality, serviceability and cost of textiles used in apparel and home furnishings. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
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ADM 2010 - Survey of Fashion Merchandising (3)
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to and exploration of the fashion industry in which the interrelated nature, development, and operation of the textile and apparel industry within a fashion merchandising context is studied. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: ADM 1200 .
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ADM 2020 - Illustration II (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an introduction to the development of a professional portfolio from concept to completion. The use of hand sketching and CAD (computer aided design) tools used in the illustration of apparel and/or apparel products for portfolio development will be emphasized. Lecture one hour, laboratory four hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 1200 , INT 1001 , INT 1002 .
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ADM 2030 - Apparel Design Studio I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An introductory level course in professional apparel construction including cutting, sewing, finishing, and fit. Domestic and industrial equipment is used to produce practice samples and completed garments. Lecture one hour, laboratory four hours.
Prerequisites: INT 1001 , INT 1002 . Prerequisite or corequisite: ADM 2000 .
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ADM 2035 - Sophomore Portfolio Review (0)
When Offered: Spring
The process of preparing and submitting the sophomore portfolio for faculty review. Students are required to pass the review for admittance to upper level courses. The portfolio represents the student’s best course work to date.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: INT 1001 , INT 1002 ; ADM 1000 , ADM 1200 . Prerequisites/Co-requisites ADM 2000 , ADM 2010 , ADM 2020 , ADM 2030 and declared major in Apparel Design and Merchandising.
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ADM 2040 - Apparel Design Studio II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Exploration of manual pattern making techniques for the apparel industry. Additional emphasis in the areas of intermediate to advanced construction techniques, selection of materials, and fitting the human form. Lecture one hour, laboratory four hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 2030 .
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ADM 3000 - Styling for the Apparel Industry (3)
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to styling for the apparel industry with emphasis on tools and techniques for the promotion of individual and product branding. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 2035 , ADM 2040 .
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ADM 3010 - History of Apparel (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of apparel worn by different people throughout history with emphasis on how social, political, and economic events have influenced the way people dress. The course will cover how historical trends influence current fashion and will provide the student a working knowledge of fashion terminology. Lecture three hours.
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ADM 3030 - Apparel Design Studio III (3)
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to digital pattern making and production techniques for the apparel industry. Emphasis will be placed on 2D pattern development as well as 3D prototyping, using industry software. Additional topics include apparel production, technical design considerations, and marker making. Lecture one hour, laboratory four hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 2035 , ADM 2040 .
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ADM 3040 - Visual Merchandising, Display and Promotion (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of visual merchandising and promotion within the context of the fashion industry. Creative opportunities are provided to develop skills through individual and group promotional activities and projects. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 2035 and ADM 2040 .
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ADM 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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ADM 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Approved contract required.
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ADM 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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ADM 4010 - Sustainability in the Apparel Industry (3)
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to the many facets of the apparel industry that have had environmental, social, and economic impact; a presentation of practices, solutions, and innovations used in the industry currently to affect change; and an exploration of opportunities and possibilities that further cultivate sustainability all along the supply and use chain. Lecture one hour, laboratory four hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 2035 , ADM 2040 .
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ADM 4020 - Fashion Buying and Retail Math (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides the basics of financial merchandise management and decision making for profitable apparel, textile and retail businesses. Merchandise buying is viewed from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 2035 , ADM 2040 , ADM 3040 .
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ADM 4030 - Apparel Design Studio IV (3)
When Offered: Spring
Interrelationship of historic costume, textile materials, design and fashion drawing and illustration as tools of apparel design and production. A study of
apparel design and manufacturing processes. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 2035 , ADM 3030 . Corequisite: ADM 4040 .
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ADM 4040 - Merchandising Management: Principles and Practices (3)
When Offered: Spring
An integrative approach to the role of merchandising management from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Acquired merchandising concepts and principles are integrated and synthesized for the examination and exploration of the many aspects of merchandising management. Includes simulated management activities such as: case study and role playing. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisites: ADM 4020 . Corequisite: ADM 4030 .
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ADM 4400 - Professional Seminar (1)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
A study of concepts and skills essential for succesful entry into the professional world including job search strategies, resume development, interview strategies, written and oral communication, professional ethics, and career management and development. Lecture one hour.
Prerequisites: senior level standing, completed 35 hours of ADM courses or approval of the major advisor; and R C 2001 or its equivalent. Should be completed before taking ADM 4900 .
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ADM 4900 - Internship (3-12)
When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer Session
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Field experience or employment in apparel design and merchandising. Supervision and evaluation by the employer and the faculty member.
Hours requirement for three credit hours is 120 hours with 40 hours required for each additional credit. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites:
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AMU 0001-0025 - Applied Music Instruction (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
One or two 30-minute individual lessons or equivalent in individual and/or class lessons and four practice hours per week for each semester hour credit. Additional fee (Summer Term).
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AMU 2001-2025 - Applied Music Instruction (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
One or two 30-minute individual lessons or equivalent in individual and/or class lessons and four practice hours per week for each semester hour credit. Additional fee (Summer Term).
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AMU 3901-3925 - Junior Recital (2-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Individual lessons in the principal performing medium leading to a public recital. Six practice hours per week for each semester hour credit. Additional fee (Summer Term).
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AMU 4001-4025 - Applied Music Instruction (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
One or two 30-minute individual lessons or equivalent in individual and/or class lessons and four practice hours per week for each semester hour credit. Additional fee (Summer Term).
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AMU 4901-4925 - Senior Recital (2-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
A public recital serving as the culminating experience of applied music study in the principal performing medium. Six practice hours per week for each semester hour credit. Additional fee (Summer Term).
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ANT 1415 - Understanding Culture (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “From Empire to Globalization”)
This course explores the diversity and unity of human experience through the lens of cultural anthropology. Using case studies and other texts, students will gain familiarity with different cultural worlds. As they do so, they will be asked to think critically about their own cultural ideas and actions, to reflect on problems facing humanity in the contemporary world, and to understand the various ways in which they are historically and socially connected to other people in other places.
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ANT 1420 - Archaeology and the Human Past (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “How We Know What We Know About the Past: Method, Evidence, Knowledge”)
An introduction to the human past through the scientific process of archaeology. Controversial issues discussed may include human evolution, the fate of the Neandertals, peopling of the Americas, and the cycling of state-level societies. Ultimately, lessons from the past are considered in light of contemporary human issues.
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ANT 1430 - Our Primate Heritage (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Life, Earth, and Evolution”)
This course examines humans within an evolutionary and biocultural perspective. Students will be introduced to classic and contemporary literature on topics in human evolution and will have the opportunity to make their own observations and analyses within the laboratory. We will explore theoretical frameworks and controversies about important issues such as the nature of science, human variation, and the relationship between humans and our environment. Students will become familiar with evolutionary theory and heredity, primate evolution and basic comparative anatomy, and the fossil record of human evolution. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
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ANT 1510 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Study of selected topics in general anthropology. Enrollment by invitation of the department or by application.
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ANT 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the anthropology curriculum.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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ANT 2100 - East Asia Through Ethnography (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course explores both the shared cultural practices and diverse social experiences of peoples across East Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Mongolia). Drawing on ethnographic writings and primary accounts by indigenous scholars, this course will explore a range of topics, including the family and religion, ethnic and political relations, gender and bodily practices, war and revolution, economic development and migrant labor, as well as other contemporary issues or special topics.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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ANT 2215 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The course consists of a critical introduction to fundamental ethnographic concepts, theories, methods, textual representations, and contemporary issues and debates encompassed by the sub-discipline of cultural anthropology.
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ANT 2221 - Archaeology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The scientific study of the unwritten record of the human past. Archaeological theory, methods, and techniques are introduced to illustrate how and why archaeologists study past human life and behavior and explain past human cultural variation.
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ANT 2222 - The Living Primates (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “War and Peace”)
In this course, students will be introduced to the diversity, evolution, biology, and behavior of the extant nonhuman primates, including lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, and apes, through lectures, films, readings, discussions, and laboratory exercises.
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ANT 2230 - Biological Anthropology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Biological anthropology is the study of primate biology within an evolutionary framework. Topics include evolutionary theory, heredity, the evolution and behavior of living and fossil primates, and an examination of the evolutionary story of Homo sapiens.
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ANT 2235 - North American Archaeology (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
A general survey of lifeways in North America before white contact as known through archaeological information. Basic archaeological concepts and a brief discussion of the history of North American archaeology will be presented. Topical emphases include the prehistory of Alaska, the Northwest Coast, the Southwest, Plains, Great Basin, Midwest, and the Eastern United States. This course logically precedes ANT 2400 - Native America Through Ethnography (3) .
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ANT 2300 - Meso American Cultures (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Las Americas”)
Introduction to the cultures and peoples of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Readings and lectures will focus on language, art, and political economy as vehicles for the expression of beliefs.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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ANT 2310 - Appalachian Culture (3)
When Offered: Fall
A cultural survey of rural and urban Appalachia. A brief history of the region is followed by a discussion of the contemporary social, economic, political, and cultural characteristics of the people. The impact of processes of change, including migration, urbanization, industrialization, and resource exploitation, are explored.
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ANT 2330 - Neandertals (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
This course studies Homo sapiens neanderthalensis from a paleoanthropological perspective. Based on recent DNA evidence, Nean- dertals are currently considered to be a subspecies of Homo sapiens sapiens. Yet they are still largely mischaracterized and remain something of an enigma - why is this? Why did Neandertals disappear so quickly as Homo sapiens sapiens spread throughout the world between 50,000-30,000 years ago even though they had successfully survived very cold pulses of the Late Pleistocene 200,000 years ago or more? This course examines the adaptation of Neandertals from biological, technological, social, and ecological evidence in order to answer these and other related questions.
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ANT 2400 - Native America Through Ethnography (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
The course investigates current American Indian societies and issues. Students will read recent ethnographies written by and about Native peoples that bring attention to critical issues such as nation-building, citizenship, identity, material culture, and sociopolitical movements. The course includes an overview U.S. Indian policy since contact, providing the historical context for understanding contemporary issues facing Native Nations today.
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ANT 2420 - Gender, Race and Class (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Intersections: Race, Class, and Gender”)
An anthropological study of gender, social class, ethnicity, race and sexuality as cultural categories with a variety of meanings. Systems of inequality and the ways in which these categories are used to limit access to economic wealth, power, and prestige are analyzed in a global context.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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ANT 2430 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
A cross-cultural study of the nature and functions of belief systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the belief systems of non-Western cultures in order to provide a means through which our own beliefs can be better understood. A variety of anthropological and psychological approaches to the study of belief systems are used.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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ANT 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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ANT 2510 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Study of selected topic(s) in anthropology, encouraging independent scholarship through reading, writing and discussion. Enrollment is by invitation or application.
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ANT 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the anthropology curriculum.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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ANT 2600 - Southwest Field Experience (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Southwest Field Experience includes an eleven day field trip to study the anthropology of the southwestern United States. This includes visiting the Hopi, Zuni and Navaho reservations where we observe the living Indian people. Also we visit several important archaeological sites which represent the ancestors of the above tribes. A minimum of six weeks of three hour preparatory classes are required prior to the trip.
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ANT 2700 - South Asia Through Ethnography (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course explores human life in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka) through ethnographic and culture historical accounts by anthropologists and others. Attending to both similarities and differences among South Asian peoples, the course offers breadth through a survey of general topics (family, religion, caste, gender, colonialism, politics, etc.) as it also scrutinizes in depth a specific topic of contemporary concern, such as untouchability, ethnic strife, religious nationalism, postcolonialism, the South Asian diaspora, or globalization.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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ANT 2800 - Latin America Through Ethnography (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course offers a critical examination of recent and well-received ethnographies on the cultures and regional histories of Latin America (Guatemala, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile) with the hope that by taking a multi-framed approach to reading and discussing these contributions, we may better understand both the similarities and differences Latin America has with other world areas. Topics to be discussed include tourism, development, indigenous activism, democracy, transnationalism, violence, performance, health, citizenship, and social movements.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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ANT 3120 - Field Archaeology (3-6)
When Offered: Summer Session
An introduction to methods and techniques of archaeological site survey, mapping, and excavation. Students participate in fieldwork on one or more actual archaeological sites.
Prerequisite: ANT 2221 or permission of the instructor. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ANT 3200 - Zooarchaeology (3)
When Offered: Spring
Trains students in the identification and analysis of animal remains (primarily bone and shell) recovered from archaeological sites. Students are provided the opportunity to learn the major bones of vertebrates and the hard anatomy of invertebrates and how to identify several species by their distinctive bones or shells. Various approaches to the quantification and analysis of archaeofaunal data are explored. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: ANT 2221 or permission of the instructor. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ANT 3220 - Human Biological Variation (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course provides a survey of theoretical frameworks in biological anthropology, beginning with an examination of the history and development of evolutionary theory, the modern synthesis, and the “New Physical Anthropology.” Feminist critiques, objections to the adaptationist program, and the development of biocultural approaches to human biology will be examined and applied to the study of patterns and processes in human evolution. Issues to be addressed in this course include the evolution of primate life histories, the origin of modern human biological variation, human reproduction, and evolutionary medicine.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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ANT 3250 - Archaeological Laboratory Methods (3)
When Offered: Fall
Trains students in the processing and analysis of materials recovered from archaeological sites such as artifacts, ecofacts, and sediment samples. Numerical data are produced and analyzed using computer data base systems. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: ANT 2221 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ANT 3260 - Microscopy in Archaeology (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
Students will learn how to use an array of microscopic instruments (stereomicroscopy, metallurgical microscopy, and digital microscopy) to identify, record, and interpret attributes of lithic, faunal, and ceramic artifacts related to manufacture, use, or decoration. Archaeological and experimental specimens will be microscopically inspected to differentiate raw materials, lithic use-wear traces, cutmarks on bones, surface decoration of ceramics, etc. Following contemporary procedures in archaeological science, these observations will be integrated in a proper analytical manner in order to prepare technical reports on the same.
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ANT 3270 - Archaeology of the Native South (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
An introduction to the prehistory of the Southeastern United States, from Pleistocene migrations to North America to contact with European colonizers. Emphasizes current research trends in the region, including indigenous economies, politics, and religion, and the various ways in which archaeologists tackle these subjects for the Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods.
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ANT 3300 - Human Osteology (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton and dentition. We will examine bones and teeth as dynamic elements that grow, develop, and degenerate throughout the lifespan. Topics covered include bone and tooth biology, micro-structure, and gross anatomy including important features and landmarks of each element.
Prerequisite: ANT 2230 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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ANT 3305 - Forensic Anthropology (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
This course provides students with a broad overview of the field of forensic anthropology - its history, theory, method, and practice. Forensic anthropology is the application of anthropological science to medico-legal questions. This discipline is important for legal and humanitarian reasons and the curriculum will cover case studies that illustrate the ethical and human rights implications of its application. The course will also cover the history of the discipline, practical aspects of identification (sex, ethnicity, age, stature, body mass, and other identifying characteristics in the human skeleton), and forensic anthropological perspectives on pathology and trauma. Students will complete lab assignments and case reports designed to lead to basic proficiency in forensic anthropology.
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ANT 3320 - Primatological Field Methods (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An introduction to the planning, conduct, and presentation of scientific research in the field of primatology. This course will familiarize students with field methods used in primate ethology and tropical ecology (including field and laboratory methods), and students will receive hands-on field research training in field methods used in habitat and trail mapping, primate censuses and surveys, collection of behavioral data, collection of botanical data, and monitoring of ecological variables. Each student will design and conduct, and present an independent research project on a topic of their choice related to primate behavior and ecology. Course may be taught as a field course in Costa Rica, Indonesia, or other primate habitat countries.
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ANT 3350 - Primate Behavior and Ecology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An examination of primate behavioral adaptations and the relationships among environmental variables, primate morphology, and behavior. Relevant theoretical developments in ecology and evolution will be introduced, and classic and recent texts in primatology will be discussed. Topics include tropical forest ecology, interspecific interactions, primate diets and feeding adaptations, habitat preferences, ranging patterns, positional behavior, social organization and mating systems, communication, and conservation biology.
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ANT 3405 - Quantitative Methods in Anthropology (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
An introduction to how computers, quantitative methods, and anthropological data are used to address anthropological questions. The course focuses on hands-on learning in: basic personal computer operations, the Internet, probability theory, data base management, sampling, research design, categorical analysis, linear regression, correlation, and exploratory data analysis. Students will work with original archaeological, bioanthropological, and cultural data on personal computers.
Prerequisites: 6 semester hours in anthropology and STT 2810 or STT 2820 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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ANT 3410 - Ethnographic Methods (3)
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the art of fieldwork in anthropology, and the methods and practices of research used by anthropologists to create ethnographic works in written, visual, and aural formats. Research design, proposal writing, and research ethics are given special attention.
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ANT 3420 - Women and Gender in Anthropology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Examination of feminist theoretical issues concerning women and gender cross-culturally, such as feminist perspectives on the cultural construction of gender, relations of production and of reproduction, and gender as a central analytic category. Based in ethnographic information from foraging, tribal, and state societies.
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ANT 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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ANT 3510 - Juniors Honors Colloquium (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Seminar on a selected topic in anthropology. Enrollment is by invitation of the department, or by application.
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ANT 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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ANT 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An opportunity to study a special topic or combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the anthropology curriculum.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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ANT 3600 - Archaeological Theory (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Explores the history of archaeological thought since the eighteenth century (including evolution, cultural history, and processualism) and concludes with contemporary theory (postprocessualism and feminism). Participation in internet archaeological activities will supplement coursework and readings.
Prerequisites: ANT 2221 ; and R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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ANT 3610 - Anthropology of Environmental Justice (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
An introduction to the Environmental Justice movement using an anthropological perspective, which considers Environmental Justice as a social movement and a body of critical scholarship. Environmental Justice offers a framework for examining human rights and ecological health in the contemporary world, making connections between race, ethnicity, gender, poverty, power, and environmental problems. Students will look at case studies from North Carolina while also taking a comparative perspective through international case studies.
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ANT 3620 - Political Ecology and Sustainability (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of political ecology as an important critical approach in contemporary anthropology. The course uses in-depth examples to understand how current global issues like sustainability, conservation, and land management regimes can be critically engaged through the lenses of history and power. Students in the course will study several political ecology ethnographies to deepen their critical awareness of past and present struggles over land use, natural resources, and other embattled human-environment relationships.
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ANT 3625 - History of Anthropological Ideas (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
A critical examination of the most influential ideas and theories in anthropology from the 19th century to contemporary theoretical schools, viewed in historical context. Changing conceptions of research strategies, research questions, and modes of explanation, as they relate to developing ideas about the nature of anthropology and human culture, are explored.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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