Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Anthropology and Museum Studies (ANTH)

  
  • ANTH 321 - Archaeological Methods


    Description:
    Introduction to methods used by archaeologists, with an emphasis on laboratory methods for analysis of chipped stone, ceramics, faunal remains, and other archaeological materials. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Define archaeological data and describe the appropriate means of statistical description and inference
    • Describe the fundamental components of archaeological research design
    • Describe the diversity of methodological approaches and techniques to archaeological investigations
    • Engage in and report on independent archaeological research

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/07

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 321LAB - Archaeological Methods Laboratory


    Description:
    Hands-on application of typical methods used in archaeological investigations, with an emphasis on laboratory techniques for studying chipped stone, ceramics, faunal remains, and other archaeological materials. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: ANTH 321.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate understanding of several key archaeological survey methods
    • Demonstrate understanding of several key archaeological excavation methods
    • Demonstrate understanding of several key methods of chipped stone tool laboratory analysis
    • Demonstrate understanding of key methods for laboratory analysis of other archaeological materials

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/07

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 322 - World Prehistory


    Description:
    Old and New World prehistory from late Pliocene to the early historic period, including the ecology and development of hunting-gathering, agriculture and state-level societies. ANTH 322 and HIST 322 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 323 - Field Archaeology


    Description:
    Identification, mapping and recording of archaeological sites; techniques of excavation. Grade will be either S or U. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 120.

    Credits: (3-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 324 - North American Archaeology


    Description:
    Prehistoric cultures of North America, with emphasis on adaptation to changing environments. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify the diversity of regional cultural developments in North America
    • Identify broad pan-regional trends in North American culture history.
    • Compare and contrast ecological settings at the end of the Pleistocene and throughout the Holocene across North America.
    • Use deductive analytical skills to investigate a mystery artifact from North America.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/31/05

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 325 - Prehistory of the Pacific Northwest


    Description:
    Prehistoric cultures of Washington State and adjoining regions. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify the diversity of regional cultural developments in the Pacific Northwest.
    • Identify broad pan-regional trends in the Pacific Northwest culture history.
    • Compare and contrast ecological settings at the end of the Pleistocene and throughout the Holocene across the Pacific Northwest.
    • Use deductive analytical skills to investigate an archaeological site in the Pacific Northwest.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/31/05

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 333 - Culture and Marriage


    Description:
    The reciprocal relationships between the biophysical and cultural components in mating, nurturing and sexual access. Cross-cultural patterns in marriage. ANTH 333 and FCL 333 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 341 - Native American Cultures of the Pacific Northwest


    Description:
    Ecological settings and cultural adaptations of Pacific Northwest Native Americans in historical and contemporary contexts. Culture change and continuity, language, religion, resource management, and tribal sovereignty. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C). Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe the ecological settings, cultural adaptations and diversity of aboriginal peoples of the Northwest Coast and the Columbia Plateau.
    • Demonstrate how contemporary Indian cultures have persisted and adapted within the context of the Pacific Northwest’s changing social and economic setting.
    • Critique how the cultural values of non-natives regarding gender, race and “civilization” have influenced, often unconsciously, descriptions and knowledge of Pacific Northwest Indians.
    • Explain how American Indians have retained and reasserted their cultural traditions and tribal sovereignty.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/3/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 343 - Culture and Power in Africa (Put on reserve 9/16/19)


    Description:
    Anthropological study power in precolonial African societies, ideological and cultural dimensions of social inequality and social struggle, classical social anthropology and contemporary analysis of war, genocide, refugee movement, and political consciousness. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C). (Put on reserve 9/16/19, will go inactive 8/24/22)

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identity and differentiate anthropological models of African cultures
    • Evaluate relations between ritual, politics, kinship and social organization in African societies
    • Demonstrate understanding of local social dynamics within the operations of global economic systems;
    • Identify and differentiate models of ethnic relations in African societies;

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    5/15/14

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 344 - Cultures of Asia


    Description:
    Setting and cultural adaptation of the peoples of Asia. Representative groups from cultural regions of East Asia and Central/Inner Asia. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 345 - Cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania


    Description:
    Setting and cultural adaptation of the peoples of Southeast Asia and Oceania. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 346 - Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean


    Description:
    Survey of anthropological research on cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean in historical and contemporary contexts. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify similarities and differences between students’ own life experiences and social and cultural realities in Latin America
    • Explain and critique at least three different theoretical approaches to the study of Latin American societies.
    • Evaluate research on diversity in Latin America using one or more theoretical frameworks.
    • Synthetize specific cultural, historical and political transformation of Latin America

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/19/15

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 347 - Native American Cultures of North America


    Description:
    Ecological settings and cultural adaptations of North American Native Americans in historical and contemporary contexts. Culture change and continuity, language, religion, resource management and tribal sovereignty. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Understand the ecological settings, cultural adaptations and diversity of Native American societies of North America.
    • Demonstrate bow contemporary Native cultures have persisted and adapted within the historical context of colonization, and throughout changing social, political and economic settings in the United States and Canada.
    • Recognize how the cultural values of non-natives regarding gender, race and “civilization” have influenced, often unconsciously, representations, descriptions, and knowledge of Native American peoples and cultures.
    • Demonstrate how Native Americans have retained and reasserted their cultural traditions and tribal sovereignty, and the legal bases for these efforts.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/17/05

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 348 - Contemporary China


    Description:
    This course focuses on contemporary China and covers such topics as general situation, family, marriage, citizenship, community institutions, work, religion, ethnicity, education, popular culture, politics, social class, rural-urban inequalities, gender, and social change. ANTH 348 and AST 348 are cross-listed courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe the general situation of China including geography, population, administration, political system, social control, and current development.
    • Recognize how such social institutions in China as families, kinship, marriage, citizenship, household registration, community, and work unit operate.
    • Compare diverse ethnicities in China including the dominant Chineseness, multiple minority groups, and the forms of interethnic relations.
    • Develop concepts and tools for presenting the culture, socialization, religion, education, and modernity in China.
    • Explain underlying sociocultural foundation of class, stratification, rural-urban inequalities, gender issues, and change.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 351 - Visual Anthropology


    Description:
    Provides methodological, theoretical and practical background to produce and evaluate imagery in films and video; guidelines and practice of image presentation/manipulation in anthropological and social contexts. ANTH 351 and COM 351 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 130 or ART 225 or COM 321 or COM 330.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 352 - Anthropology of Environmental Issues


    Description:
    Anthropological approaches to environmental issues and debates, from climate change to the availability of clean water and beyond. Students use critical thinking in assessing the role of culture nationally and internationally in current environmental issues. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Use holistic anthropological perspectives in assessing the role of culture in current environmental issues in both the U.S. and internationally.
    • Distinguish between cultural beliefs about the environment and the impact of economic/political factors.
    • Identify and compare the role of diverse cultural models for environmental issues and associated solutions proposed.
    • Students will participate in presentations comparing alternative cultural models for environmental issues and solutions.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/16/11

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 353 - Childhood and Culture


    Description:
    Cross-cultural comparison of children’s lives in different societies. Exploration of developmental paradigms and comparison of ideas about what childhood is and how children become competent in different societies.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate understanding of concepts that influence cultural understandings of childhood, such as culture, ethnocentrism, human universals, cultural relativism.
    • Identify cultural assumptions about children and childhood as evidenced in ethnographic writing and in their own culture.
    • Explain and critique at least two Euro-American developmental theories from a cross- cultural perspective.
    • Demonstrate understanding of political and economic factors that influence the status and role of children in society.
    • Describe characteristics of U.S. childhood in comparison to other cultures.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/18/13

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 354 - Anthropology of Religion


    Description:
    A cross-cultural analysis of religion, cosmology and world view. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 355 - Culture, Person, Self (Put on reserve 9/16/19)


    Description:
    A cross-cultural analysis of the relationship of individuals to cultural beliefs and practices. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C). (Put on reserve 9/16/19, will go inactive 8/24/22)

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Understand historical and current perspectives on the interaction of culture, person and self.
    • Know the major theoretical arguments about the relationship between psychological and cultural processes in relation to culture, person and self.
    • Know the major issues that have informed the field of psychological anthropology, such as personality development, the influence of culture on psychological development, theories of mental health and illness in relation to cultural context.
    • Have in-depth knowledge of a current topic in the field of psychological anthropology.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/15/06

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 356 - Gender Roles in Cross-cultural Perspective


    Description:
    Bio-cultural factors affecting human gender roles. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 357 - Medical Anthropology: Cross-cultural Perspectives on Health and Healing


    Description:
    Emphasizes cultural and biological factors influencing health maintenance in human populations and cross-cultural perspectives on illness, healing and the provision of health care. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 359 - Survey of Music in Cross-cultural Perspectives


    Description:
    An introduction to ethnomusicology: the cultural context of music with emphasis on Africa, Asia, Native North and South America, Oceania. ANTH 359 and MUS 359 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Discuss and examine specific issues pertaining to the nature of musical creation.
    • Define ethnomusicological terms and concepts.
    • Identify geographical distribution of musical phenomena and the stratification of music in society.
    • Aurally recognize and classify stylistic characteristics and write in a scholarly manner about various ethnic traditions and genres.
    • Identify the intellectual, personal, emotional, and political problems associated with intercultural musical contexts.
    • Recognize both the diversity and universality of the world’s music.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/28/10

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 360 - Introduction to Museum Studies


    Description:
    Concepts relating to museums in society: history, ethics, philosophy, administration, legislation and education. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 361 - Museum Exhibit Design


    Description:
    Principles of design applied to visual presentation of material culture, ideas and concepts through educational exhibits.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 362 - Museum Curation and Management


    Description:
    Application of techniques of environmental security, restoration and preservation in the management of museum collections.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 363 - Culture and Economy


    Description:
    This course considers global perspectives on production, distribution, exchange, and consumption by examining classical works in political economy and economic anthropology, as well as recent research that explores the relationships between capitalism and other economic systems. Students will examine how systems of subsistence, exchange, and distribution operate within diverse cultural, social, and environmental contexts. They will interrogate the relationships between important contemporary issues-poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity, for example-and global capitalism. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Winter).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Recognize and describe key theories about economics and human nature
    • Illustrate how key theories in economic anthropology help us to understand their own consumptive practices.
    • Connect diverse modes of production, distribution, and consumption to social and environmental relationships.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/03/16

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 380 - Non-Verbal Communication


    Description:
    Fundamentals of non-verbal communication including codes, relationship to biology and culture, usage, and interrelationships. ANTH 380 and COM 380 are cross-listed courses. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify channels of non-verbal communication
    • Integrate the contribution of biology and culture to non- verbal behavior
    • Identify the role of non-verbal communication in interactions.
    • Identify meaning of non-verbal communication in contemporary US culture.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/21/10

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 381 - Anthropology of Language (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)


    Description:
    Language as a culture trait. Influence of language on other human institutions. Includes psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, ethnographic semantics, and multilingualism in its sociocultural setting. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L). (Put on reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe how language can differ in terms of grammar and vocabulary.
    • Explain the importance of language in doing anthropological research and fieldwork.
    • Describe theories regarding language origin and how and why language develops in various ways.
    • Name and define the design features of language.
    • Explain how sociocultural factors bring about language variations and innovations and how they are studied.
    • Apply methods and techniques used in linguistic anthropology for language analysis.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/3/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 382 - Descriptive Linguistics


    Description:
    Introduction to the basic concepts and mechanics of formal linguistic analysis. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 384 - Language and Gender


    Description:
    This course is designed to guide students to explore the active and rapidly expanding field of gender studies and language research dealing with how biological and cultural awareness of sexes are reflected in speech. ANTH 384 and WGSS 384 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of how language participates in gender practice and how language encodes attitudes about gender
    • Examine issues of method and analytic practice in language and gender research
    • Define concepts and tools for understanding of the patterns of human communication based on gender differences toward explaining dominance of a certain gender via language
    • Describe gender inequities and sexually- oriented expressions in language and with the adjustments being made to rectify them
    • Identify how different genders pursue conversational strategies to establish status and authority and how different ethnic backgrounds can complicate communication between men and women
    • Locate sexual inequalities in language and the role of language in nurturing and identifying gender differences in society

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/06

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 409 - Forensics Capstone


    Description:
    A capstone course designed to assess student mastery of fundamental knowledge of forensics through submission of a portfolio of work collected throughout the program, and explore future opportunities. ANTH 409 and LAJ 409 are crosslisted; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: senior standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Express an understanding of forensic sciences in medico-legal contexts
    • Assess, interpret and critique sample forensics cases in regards to issues with scientific evidence.
    • Compose a technical written report presenting forensic evidence
    • Formulate an oral argument interpreting forensic evidence as an expert witness, prosecutor, and defense attorney.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/4/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ANTH 410 - Biological Anthropology: Theoretical and Research Issues


    Description:
    Exploration of the theoretical underpinnings of biological anthropology, their expression in current research topics in the field, and the transition from earlier approaches to their current implementation. Seminar structure. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and an additional 5 units of biological anthropology.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate their exposure and command of the current and primary literature in biological anthropology.
    • Critique methods used by biological anthropologists.
    • Describe and apply the theories used to interpret data in biological anthropology.
    • Develop competence in research and writing skills
    • Develop competence in speaking skills

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/15

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 411 - Primate Conservation


    Description:
    A seminar that focuses on conservation issues of particular relevance for non-human primates, including deforestation, bushmeat hunting, and pet trade; and on conservation strategies, including reintroduction, captive management, and ecotourism. ANTH 411 and PRIM 511 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify conservation issues impacting nonhuman primates.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of general conservation biology.
    • Develop expertise on one conservation issue selected by the student.
    • Develop presentation and speaking skills.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/19/09

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 412 - Monkeys of the Neotropics


    Description:
    An overview of Neotropical monkey evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings. Focuses on species ranging in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). ANTH 412 and PRIM 512 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine the physical morphology, geographic distributions, and evolutionary histories of primates living in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
    • Compare/contrast the ecological and social aspects of Neotropical primate species and examine how ecology, sociality, and behavior are interrelated.
    • Organize and summarize the current research on Neotropical primate biology, behavior, ecology, and evolution.
    • Evaluate the human-primate relationship in the wild and captivity, the issues that accompany field research and maintaining captive populations, and the resulting effects of both on primate conservation.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/3/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Spring Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ANTH 413 - Research Methods in Primatology


    Description:
    Review of methods used in collection and analysis of primatological data, including hypothesis development, delineation of variables, subject sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis, and captive versus field settings for research projects. ANTH 413 and PRIM 513 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Use the scientific process.
    • Design a research project.
    • Assess the advantages of disadvantages of various data collection methodologies (e.g., scan sampling, focal animal sampling).
    • Select an appropriate analytical framework for a research question.
    • Write a research report.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/20/14

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 414 - Forensic Anthropology: Cold Case Analysis


    Description:
    The course explores the recovery and examination of skeletal remains through practical experience in the recovery of buried remains. Students will plan, manage, and conduct a forensic skeletal analysis of a cold case. Findings will be presented. May be repeated for credit. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110, ANTH 310, ANTH 315, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (6)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Critically analyze and discuss the fate of postmortem remains in light of the manner/cause of death as well as the disposal environment
    • Deliver a report on forensic case analysis
    • Prepare a forensic case report in an appropriate style and format.
    • Effectively present an expert report of a forensic skeletal case analysis under courtroom conditions.
    • Demonstrate how laboratory investigation is undertaken in a forensic case.
    • Conduct a thorough search of evidence involved in a mock burial.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/19/04

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 415 - Forensic Anthropology: Theoretical and Applied Issues


    Description:
    An in-depth and critical analysis of journal articles pertaining to forensic anthropology, osteology, and archaeology. An examination of archaeological techniques that can be adapted to forensic and medico-legal investigations. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110, ANTH 310, ANTH 315, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe how bioarcheology techniques are used in the investigation of crimes
    • Evaluate the wide range of forensic anthropology expertise applied during international human rights (genocide) investigations
    • Critically evaluate forensic osteology casework with respect to the suitability of the methods employed
    • Undertake literature search and submit relevant literature in relation to assigned forensic skeletal case.
    • Critically analyze and discuss the fate of postmortem remains in light of the manner of death as well as the disposal environment

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/19/04

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 416 - Apes


    Description:
    An overview of small- and large-bodied ape evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings.  ANTH 416 and PRIM 516 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered on on odd numbered years (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine the physical morphology, geographic distributions, and evolutionary histories of the large- and small-bodied apes. (UG/G)
    • Compare/contrast the ecological and social aspects of large- and small-bodied ape species and examine how ecology, sociality, and behavior are interrelated. (UG/G)
    • Organize and summarize the current research on ape biology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. (UG/G)
    • Assess the current literature on ape cognition and culture relative to biology, ecology, and phylogeny. (UG/G)
    • Evaluate the human-ape relationship in the wild and captivity, the issues that accompany field research and maintaining captive populations, and the resulting effects of both on ape conservation. (G)

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/16/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 418 - Monkeys of Asia and Africa


    Description:
    An overview of Old World monkeys’ evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings. Focuses on species ranging in Africa and Asia. ANTH 418 and PRIM 518 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered on even numbered years (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine the physical morphology, geographic distributions, and evolutionary histories of African and Asian monkeys.
    • Compare/contrast the ecological and social aspects of Old World monkey species and examine how ecology, sociality, and behavior are interrelated.
    • Organize and summarize the current research on Old World monkey biology, behavior, ecology, and evolution.
    • Evaluate the conservation status of endangered Old World monkeys.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/3/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 419 - Lemurs and Lorises


    Description:
    An overview of the evolution, ecology, and behavior of lemurs and lorises living in wild and captive settings. ANTH 419 and PRIM 519 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine the physical morphology, geographic distributions, and evolutionary histories of lemurs and lorises.
    • Compare/contrast the ecological and social aspects of lemur and loris species and examine how ecology, sociality, and behavior are interrelated.
    • Organize and summarize the current research on the biology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of lemurs and lorises.
    • Evaluate the conservation status of endangered lemurs and lorises.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/3/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 421 - Archaeological Theory


    Description:
    Discussion of research problems in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 120.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 425 - Zooarchaeology


    Description:
    Mammalian osteology and methods in the analysis of animal bones from archaeological sites. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 120 and either ANTH 110LAB or BIOL 183.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 426 - Stone Tool Analysis


    Description:
    The theory, method, and technique of stone tool analysis are presented so that students can undertake a research project analyzing a stone tool assemblage. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or ANTH 323.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify essential elements of stone tool analysis.
    • Describe stone tool research for an archaeological region.
    • Define and list the main points of primary literature on stone tool analysis.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/19/09

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 427 - Environmental Archaeology


    Description:
    Analyses of sediments and plant and animal remains from archaeological sites are used to explore relationships between humans and their environments. Case studies combine natural and physical sciences to study long-term change in landscapes and ecosystems. ANTH 427/527 and GEOG 427/527 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one. Graduate credit requires an additional research paper to be specified in syllabus. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or GEOG 107.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 432 - Heritage Preservation (Put on reserve 9/16/19)


    Description:
    Students will discuss the merits of preserving heritage buildings and landscapes, and question what is deemed worth of heritage designation. Techniques will be developed for investigating a building’s history and experience gained in writing proposals and policies to preserve heritage resources. ANTH 432 and GEOG 432 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. (Put on reserve 9/16/19, will go inactive 8/24/22)

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: GEOG 305 or enrollment in REM Program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Document an individual building’s history, including its owners, uses, values, remodels, and situation.
    • Prepare a nomination for historic designation of either a structure or a district.
    • Identify architectural styles found in the Pacific Northwest specifically, and North America in general.
    • Contextualize local buildings and districts in the broader cultural, social, and economic conditions that framed their development.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/06/12

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 440 - Ecology and Culture


    Description:
    Investigation into interdependent environmental and human cultural systems. Traditional agroecologies and subsistence strategies; contemporary problems of resource management, social equity, political ecology, and sustainable development. ANTH 440 and GEOG 440 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify and describe differing adaptive strategies among human populations.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of how environmental management is mediated through culture.
    • Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of one cultural ecology issue of the students choice.
    • Demonstrate general knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to cultural ecology (e.g. land degradation, land tenure, sustainable development).

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/02/04

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 444 - Ethnographic Field Methods


    Description:
    Methods used in ethnographic field work. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 446 - Anthropology of Globalization


    Description:
    Critically examines current theories of globalization in anthropology. Course includes selected ethnographic research on topics including global flows of people, material, ideas, identities, global political structures, and local accommodation and resistance. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Analyze ethnographic data in a global structural model
    • Identify and describe global political structures
    • Apply anthropological theories of globalization to ethnographic data
    • Evaluate several theoretical models of globalization

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/18/07

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 449 - Contemporary Native American Cultures and Issues


    Description:
    Analysis of contemporary Native North American cultures and issues, including tribal sovereignty, resource management, education, religion, economic, and health status, cultural continuity, and adaptation. ANTH 449 and SOC 449 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S). Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: AIS 103 or ANTH 341 or ANTH 347 or SOC 366 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify how imposed contemporary reservation/reserve systems have impacted Native cultures in North America.
    • Identify major US political and legal policies that define Native American “reserved rights”.
    • Demonstrate a recognition of how non-native cultural values have influenced the various types of knowledge of contemporary American Indians
    • Critically assess key issues influencing at least two of the following: Indian education, Native American health; contemporary resource management and economic development; religious freedom and contemporary practices; Pan-Indianism
    • Research and critically assess the key issues influencing major contemporary issues facing a single Native American tribal group or confederated groups.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 451 - History and Theory of Anthropology


    Description:
    Content and developmental history of anthropological theories and methods. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 20 units of anthropology courses.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 458 - Anthropology Senior Comprehensive Survey


    Description:
    Advanced comprehensive survey of the field of anthropology as to its theoretical and methodological content. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to an anthropology major plan (ANTH large BA, the ANTH small BA, and the ANTH BS only).

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category: CE - Culminating Experience

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate effective communication in anthropology in written form.
    • Demonstrate effective communication in anthropology in expressive form.
    • Apply critical thinking to diverse perspectives on an anthropological problem.
    • Integrate what you have learned about humans to articulate anthropological perspectives on our species’ uniformity and diversity.
    • Showcase the key things you have learned in anthropology by creating a portfolio of your work.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/3/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 460 - Meaning in a Material World


    Description:
    This course will introduce students to theoretical concepts within the anthropology of material culture that will enable them to develop critical analyses of objects. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Spring Quarter).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Recognize and describe key theoretical concepts within the anthropology of material culture that help us understand objects as imbued with social, cultural, political, and economic meanings.
    • Apply material culture theories to objects encountered in everyday life.
    • Compare and contrast social, cultural, political, and economic perspectives of material culture.
    • Assemble a theoretical framework for understanding a category or collection of objects. 
    • Critique an analysis of material culture.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/01/16

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 463 - Learning in Museums


    Description:
    This course will provide students with the foundational theory necessary for planning, writing, and implementing museum educational programs. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Winter).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify broad developments in museum interpretation and education in theory and practice.
    • Employ museum education strategies in an interpretive context.
    • Analyze how museum education programs can incorporate the needs of diverse audiences.
    • Propose a museum education program that would strengthen museum-community partnerships.
    • Design a museum education program that incorporates knowledge of community/ target audience.
    • Evaluate museum education programs using knowledge learned from readings, lectures, and discussions. 

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 483 - Sociolinguistics


    Description:
    Concepts and methods of sociolinguistic analysis in first and second languages. Will examine differences among cultures in the relationship between language usage and inequality. ANTH 483 and WL 483 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either ANTH 180, ANTH 381, ENG 180, or WL 481.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Read, analyze and discuss critically major readings in the field of sociolinguistics
    • Analyze and apply the theoretical issues and terminology in the field
    • Consult major library and Internet sources related to the field of sociolinguistics
    • Conduct empirical research by collecting and analyzing original language data, or by doing a traditional research paper/poster on a major topic in the field and presenting results to the class

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 485 - Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology


    Description:
    Methods and techniques, research problems, data collection, analysis, interpretation. Laboratory orientation. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 310 and ANTH 485 are allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. May be repeated up to 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: introductory plus 5 upper-division credits in biological anthropology or corresponding coursework in the biological sciences.

    Credits: (1-8)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Learn bow to design a research project in biological anthropology.
    • Find primary literature in biological anthropology.
    • Write a research report.
    • Publicly present the results or their research.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/02/10

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 486 - Advanced Methods in Archaeology


    Description:
    Archaeological research design; planning and supervision of laboratory and field operation; preparation of reports for publication. May be repeated up to 8 credits. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 320 and ANTH 486 allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 5 upper-division credits in archaeology.

    Credits: (1-8)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 487 - Field Linguistics


    Description:
    A laboratory oriented course providing both demonstration and practicum in recording, transcription, and structure of languages. Tapes and field derived data. May be repeated up to 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (1-8)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 488 - Advanced Research in Cultural Anthropology


    Description:
    May be repeated up to 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 130 and 5 upper-division credits in cultural anthropology.

    Credits: (1-8)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    ANTH 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student-learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 492 - Anthropological Teaching Experience


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 493 - Anthropological Field Experience


    Description:
    Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of anthropological phenomena. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-8)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 494 - Applied GIS Project


    Description:
    GIS projects in anthropology, biology, geography, geology, resource management. ANTH 494, GEOG 494, and GEOL 494 are cross-listed courses.

    Credits: (2-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • Individual Study Registration Form

    ANTH 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

Apparel Textiles and Merchandising (ATM)

  
  • ATM 251 - Style Principles: Body to Store


    Description:
    Theory and practice of merchandise presentation from store windows and displays to merchandising on the body. Application of principles and elements of design and concept development to execution for a variety of mediums. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Define and apply the principles and elements of design
    • Identify components of visual displays
    • Identify advertising components of display
    • Complete balanced aesthetically pleasing visual display
    • Define components of client styling
    • Identify sectors within styling industry
    • Analyze client body shape, size and fit
    • Identify the creative and strategic nature of visual merchandising of the store and body
    • Identify individual style personality so clothing choices are successful
    • Execute photoshoot using components of styling
    • Use terminology correctly
    • Practice and improve communication, writing, and presentation skills in relation to working with clients

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/1/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 270 - Digital Presentation Techniques


    Description:
    Introduction to industry standard software used to visually communicate information. Basic skills acquired include the development of line plan components, presentation techniques, and concept boards.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop knowledge and skills to be skilled users of computer technology used in the industry
    • Develop computer skills to create effective story boards, line sheets, layouts, magazine spreads, brochures, and other product related information
    • Use computer technology to create a variety of projects
    • Identify the creative process and explore the capabilities of computer technology as related to clothing, fashion, and textiles
    • Discuss elements of professional portfolio
    • Use industry technology to execute professional quality work

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 280 - Basic Sewing Techniques


    Description:
    Basic clothing construction theory, techniques, and teaching methods covering basic garment components: collars, sleeves, bodices, pleats, etc.  Formerly FCSA 280, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission into the apparel, textiles and merchandising major, apparel design minor, family and consumer sciences career and technical education teaching major, family and consumer sciences major or by instructor permission.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate mastery of sewing techniques as demonstrated in class
    • Analyze and choose appropriate fabric selection for apparel and accessories
    • Understand commercially available patterns and be able to recognize and explain markings on patterns
    • Use sewing machine, sergers and various apparel design tools

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/19/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ATM 281 - Socio-cultural Aspects of Apparel


    Description:
    Clothing in relation to individual and group behavior patterns; personal and social meanings attributed to dress; and cultural patterns of technology, aesthetics, ritual, morality, and symbolism. Formerly FCSA 351 and ATM 351, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Summer).

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category: K6 - Individual & Society

    General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice, P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
     

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine the means in which raiment within a cultural context serves to fulfill the physical, environment, social, psychological and personal needs.
    • Utilize the systems theory perspective in order to understand  multiple cultural factors related to dress in society including identity, technology, social organization, aesthetics, gender, religion, ritual, and age.
    • Analyze and interpret unique experiences of raiment from a cultural perspective.
    • Research raiment in real-life situations in relationship to social and cultural behavior.
    • Identify the structure of dress communication systems and theories and the effect on human interaction.
    • Value the diversity of our appearance by linking the purposes raiment serves for individuals and societies.
    • Apply critical thinking skills and inspire discussion relative to diverse perspectives, the body and raiment.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/1/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 285 - Buying and Merchandising Math


    Description:
    An introduction to the financial management of fashion products; mathematical applications using percentages, mark-ups, profit formulas, pricing principles, tracking inventory, and mathematical formulas used in all levels of apparel operations.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Define and dissect of the basic sales elements in the buying/selling process
    • Calculate, analyze, and measure the performance of operating income
    • Determine and calculate the costs of goods sold when purchasing merchandise
    • Recognize and calculate the net cost
    • Identify activities that retailers can use to maximize profits
    • Understand price lining, pricing strategy, and pricing issues
    • Calculate markup as dollar amounts and percentages for individual items and groups of items
    • Establish retail prices
    • Identify the types of markups and the use of each in making merchandise decisions
    • Calculate initial markups, cumulative markups, and maintained markups, keeping markups balanced for various situations
    • Recognize and understand both the dollar amounts and percentages of markup needed to evaluate
    • Know and understand the retail method of inventory
    • Identify and describe information and procedures necessary to implement the retail method of inventory
    • Understand and recognize the elements of a six-month merchandise plan
    • Recognize the importance of profit calculations in merchandising decisions
    • Identify components of a profit and loss statement

     
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • ATM 289 - Northwest Field Experience in Apparel and Textiles


    Description:
    An applied study of clothing, textiles, fashion merchandising, and design through regional field visits to meet with fashion professionals within a range of careers.  Formerly FCSA 289, students may not receive credit for both. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify potential professions in the Apparel Field
    • Develop strengths and weaknesses of professional options
    • Determine professional training that requires individual academic preparation
    • Examine site locations

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 301 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry


    Description:
    Overview of the history, structure, and operation of the fashion industry. Provides knowledge and skills for effective development in understanding the dynamics of the fashion industry. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Evaluate the fashion cycle and its components.
    • Analyze the developmental steps of the fashion industry.
    • Identify apparel trends, styles and sizes.
    • Identify many sectors of the apparel industry.
    • Understand the roles and responsibilities of designers, manufacturers, and retailers.
    • Analyze sustainability/social responsibility in the apparel industry.
    • Use fashion terminology appropriately.
    • Determine the scope of jobs in the fashion industry.
    • Practice and improve communication, writing, and presentation skills to enable students to have a competitive advantage in the fashion industry.
    • Use industry technology to execute professional quality work.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/1/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 353 - Apparel Manufacturing


    Description:
    Analysis and evaluation of apparel through manufacturing; specification development, seam/stitch classifications, apparel assembly, equipment capabilities and production processes, costing, strategic sourcing, and quality assurance. Consideration of consumer product expectations, sustainability and intended end-use will be evaluated throughout the course.  Formerly FCSA 353, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ATM 280, and ATM 301, and ATM 355 are required.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe quality assurance along the supply chain including raw materials and sewn products
    • Identify stitch and seam classifications
    • Analyze garment construction details and assembly processes
    • Understand and complete garment and technical specification packages
    • Identify production equipment capabilities and production processes (mass and cottage)
    • Evaluate costing variables throughout the apparel manufacturing process
    • Understand sourcing process and identify production centers
    • Identify consumer product expectations
    • Understand and identify how sustainability is implemented throughout apparel manufacturing

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/16/2014

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 355 - Consumer Textiles


    Description:
    Study of natural and synthetic textiles: generic classification, fiber-forming substances, morphology, fabrication, finishing and dyeing processes, properties, and performances. Ten dollar material fee.  Formerly FCSA 355, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Analyze natural and manmade fibers and their production, properties, use, and care
    • Evaluate how yams and fabrics are produced
    • Identify the general concepts of textile processing, dyeing, and finishing
    • Define laws and labeling requirements pertaining to textiles
    • Use textile terminology such as fiber and fabric names appropriately
    • Identify fabric structures, yarn types, dyes and finishes
    • Identify the importance of developing a professional knowledge of textiles

     
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/16/2014

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • ATM 379 - ATM Internship Planning


    Description:
    Preparation for required ATM internship; identifying professional goals, skills, opportunities and strategies, complete resumes, the application processes, preparing for interviews, analyzing the student internship, and introductory portfolio preparation.  Formerly FCSA 379, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify career opportunities within the design, product development, manufacturing, merchandising, retailing, promotion, or scholarship sectors of the fashion industry
    • Define the requirements for internship programs in tems of academic needs and assignments, employer expectations and evaluations, time management and organizational skills, etc
    • Complete a professional resume, letter of application, and portfolio-in progress
    • Identify active listening skills and interviewing techniques to include appropriate dress; well-prepared questions and answers; internet, telephone and office protocol; etc
    • Research and identify prospective internship employers
    • Complete necessary internship forms and identify internship learning objectives

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/16/2014

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 381 - Fashion Show Production


    Description:
    Preparation, production, and evaluation of special fashion related events. Professional learning experiences will include modeling techniques, organization and directing procedures.  Formerly FCSA 381, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 4 credits.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Outline skills and competencies needed in producing a fashion show
    • Formulate strategies used for total involvement and audience attendance
    • Examine strategies for model selection, merchandise selection, staging and music, budgeting, show preparation, and/or execution
    • Analysis of the fashion show concept and design process
    • Show production, coordination, and how to make successful show
    • Organize successful event plans, producing assigned aspects of annual spring fashion show
    • Plan and execute effective and timely schedules and logistics for fashion show
    • Create accurate fashion show budget and execute show within the proposed budget
    • Analyze completed show with evaluations of successes and areas for improvement
    • Demonstrate team work and communication skills through the production of the fashion show

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 388 - Advanced Fashion Design


    Description:
    Fundamental concepts of flat pattern and draping design theories and techniques. Design and execution of draped and flat patterned samples and garment structures will be required. Includes translation of garment ideas from conception through production and merchandising. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 280 or TH 261 and admission to the apparel, textiles and merchandising major or minor or the apparel design minor or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Apply the elements and principles of design in producing apparel
    • Identify construction terminology and techniques
    • Write garment specifications, draft a pattern, develop prototype sample, and evaluate product
    • Identify design options for using pattern, fabric, and construction for differing body types
    • Identify the relationship between designing and merchandising
    • Develop critical evaluation skills

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/16/2014

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 389 - Fashion Trend Analysis


    Description:
    Fashion forecasting; reflecting the acceptance or rejection of trends; analysis of socio-economic, demographic, media, and fashion influences. Students will have an opportunity to travel to market.  Formerly FCSA 389, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 301.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Assemble techniques and skills needed to research, report and analyze fashion trends
    • Analyze the economic, cultural and social changes that influence fashion forecasting
    • Summarize fashion and its influence on past, present and future lifestyles
    • Design a seasonal forecast
    • Demonstrate and expand communication, writing, and presentation skills to enable students to have a competitive advantage in the fashion industry
    • Perform professional quality work using industry technology

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/5/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

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  • ATM 452 - History of Fashion


    Description:
    Historical changes in fashion and costume design from Egyptian period through Eastern civilization to present. Social, political, and religious influences on fashions. ATM 452 and TH 452 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Classify historic periods of costume by garment silhouettes, sleeve design, skirt shape, hat style, accessories and other specific details
    • Distinguish recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective
    • Analyze social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing through time
    • Recognize fashion legends and their influence as well as newcomers and nonconformists-past and present
    • Employ terminology of historic clothing items
    • Further develop and demonstrate communication, writing, and presentation skills to enable students to have a competitive advantage in the apparel industry
    • Apply industry technology to execute professional quality work

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 485 - International Retailing


    Description:
    Emphasis on international retailing and global trade. Focus on cross-cultural differences, work environments, policies, and regulations. ATM 485 and RMT 485 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.  Formerly FCSA 485, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Distinguish key international retailing concepts, terminology, and decision-making areas.
    • Analyze and identify shifts and trends in demographics, information technology, monetary systems and Social/cultural values.
    • Examine legal, political and ethical issues in international retailing.
    • Evaluate trade policy, the main instruments of trade policy, and their impact on retailers, consumers, and government.
    • Analyze tactical planning in the global retail environment.
    • Evaluate how global retail management decisions affect resources and sustainability.
    • Describe the importance of organizational structures for global retailers and major entry strategies used by companies.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

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  • ATM 487 - Fashion Merchandising Exit Assessment


    Description:
    During the last quarter of their program, students are assessed on program outcomes and portfolios are created for internship and job interviews.  Formerly FCSA 487, students may not receive credit for both. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category: CE - Culminating Experience

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Construct a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates and documents industry competencies
    • Perform exit level oral communication competencies for the fashion industry
    • Demonstrate senior level writing competencies for the apparel industry
    • Create exit level visual display and trend presentation competencies for the fashion industry

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 488 - Fashion Line Development


    Description:
    Production of an apparel line from conceptualization to completion. Design concepts will be executed through storyboards, identification of target market, merchandising strategy, and completion of muslin samples. A final project of three original designs will be showcased at the annual fashion show. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 388 or TH 361 and admissions to the apparel, textiles and merchandising major or minor or the apparel design minor or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate the required skill level for a chosen project including fabric selection, pattern, selection, fit and construction techniques
    • Demonstrate research skills by investigating market trends in color, fabric, styling, and sources of inspiration
    • Utilize the elements and principles of color and design to create a unified and harmonious apparel line for a target customer
    • Create and present a storyboard for apparel line
    • Create completed spec pack for apparel line

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/16/2014

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  • ATM 489 - Merchandise Buying and Planning


    Description:
    Principles of buying and selling merchandise; analysis of consumer demand, stock inventories and open-to-buy.  Formerly FCSA 489, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 285 and RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Analyze merchandising management and the duties of a merchandising manager and buyer
    • Outline merchandising fundamentals and merchandising strategies
    • Summarize the basic stock method and model stock for fashion merchandise and staple merchandise
    • Outline the necessity for inventory control and inventory control methods
    • Differentiate techniques to plan sales and generate sales forecasts
    • Recognize the importance and deduce the elements of open- to-buy
    • Assess elements in a six-month merchandise plan and generate a six-month merchandise plan
    • Examine the merchandise assortment concept and identify factors affecting assortment planning decisions
    • Compare and contrast the factors of locating and choosing resources/vendors in domestic and foreign markets
    • Illustrate terms to be negotiated when placing an order and negotiating techniques
    • Summarize techniques used in placing an order and following up
    • Compare and contrast the difference between retail-based and cost-based pricing
    • Analyze and calculate markups, markup percent, retail dollars, cost dollars, mark downs, and discounts with variable factors

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/4/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience within the apparel industry. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. 40 hours required per credit. May be repeated up to 20 credits. Grade will wither be S or U. Permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 379.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

    • Complete three student identified learning outcomes
    • Create weekly photo journal entries
    • Evaluate internship
    • Self evaluation

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/5/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    Formerly FCSA 491, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 492 - Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising Practicum


    Description:
    Supervised practicum experience for apparel, textiles and merchandising majors. May be repeated up to 15 credits. Course will be offered every year (Spring and Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 379.

    Credits: (1-10)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Design an individual learning experience in apparel, textiles, and merchandising.
    • Report on progress toward completion of individual learner outcomes
    • Evaluate his or her own performance in the individualized learning experience
    • Connect activities in his or her individual learning experience to his or her learner outcomes and demonstrate completion of those outcomes.

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ATM 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
 

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