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2021-2022 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • THEA 4861 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Practical applied performance work to be registered for by students who are 1) cast in, 2) have a significant assistant directing responsibility, or 3) are the production director for a WSU production.

    To become a well-rounded theatre student, students are required to participate in the production of the departmental plays as often as their schedule allows. Since there are so many different learning opportunities in the theatre it is though Practicum that they are each exposed to the whole production process. There are 2 different Practicum course numbers, one for performance and the other for the design, technical, and management aspects of theatre. The course numbers stay the same from semester to semester but the content; the plays produced changes each time. Minimally students are required to enroll in a Practicum course 3 times to graduate, however since students are expected to be involved in the production of each play (2 per semester) then they should be completing 4 Practicums each academic year.
    Pre-requisite(s): Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of THEA 4851 and THEA 4861 for credit is sixteen times.

  
  • THEA 4862 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    May be repeated up to 12 times for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  
  • THEA 4862 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production.
    Pre-requisite(s): Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director. The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
    May be repeated up to 12 times with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
  
  • THEA 4863 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
  
  • THEA 4864 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director. The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
  
  • THEA 4865 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
  
  • THEA 4866 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
  
  • THEA 4867 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
  
  • THEA 4868 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
  
  • THEA 4869 INT - Performance Practicum

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a performance of an acting role in a production. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of practicum for credit is twelve times.
  
  • THEA 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Actual participation with outside performing arts organizations in the day-to-day activity of a performing arts organization will introduce the student to the professional application of classroom skill and knowledge. Students will arrange their own opportunities by interview or audition. A journal of their experience and a letter from a supervisor are required for credit. Possibilities include but are not limited to: Repertory Dance Theatre, Ballet West or Utah Symphony (management or tech only), Utah Shakespeare Festival, Salt Lake Acting Company, and Pioneer Theatre Company. P
    Pre-requisite(s): ermission of supervising instructor required for credit.
    May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  
  • THEA 4900 INT - Senior Project

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    The Senior Project is an opportunity for graduating students to generate and realize a project in an area of primary interest. Typically, the project will reflect the student’s emphasis in theatre arts (e.g., Acting, Directing, Design, etc.) and will demonstrate a culmination of previous study and may be a collaborative project.
    Pre-requisite(s): Faculty approval of the proposal and a faculty advisor and the student must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours.
  
  • THEA 4920 INT - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Variable Title
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The department will determine the specific title and credit authorized.
    The maximum time a student can repeat this class for credit is four times.
  
  • THEA 4950 INT - Theatre Festival Participation

    Credits: (1)
    Attend the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region VIII annual meeting or other national theatre conference. Students will have the opportunity to attend theatre performances brought to the festival from throughout the region, display designs, audition, act in new 10-minute plays, and participate in workshops. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meals.
    Pre-requisite(s): Audition and Permission of Instructor.
    Note: May be repeated up to 4 times for credit.
  
  • UNIV 1105 - Foundations of College Success

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course assists incoming students in making a successful transition to college. Topics include the purpose of higher education, goal setting, time management, study and test taking skills, critical thinking, stress management, academic advisement, career and major exploration, using campus resources, and understanding student responsibilities.
  
  • UNIV 1106 - American College Experience

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    To aid in the integration of international students into Weber State campus life, and to foster a better understanding of the relationships between campus and community; comparing the experience with home country and institution.  The class combines courses and programs designed to help students transition well to the rigorous academic environment of U.S. higher education.
  
  • UNIV 1110 SS - FYS: Introduction to Social Justice in Higher Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: NA
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    The goal of the course is for first-time students in the Wildcat Scholars program to understand and embrace what it means to be a college student who is cultivating a future. Students will be exposed to and apply ways of thinking, acting, and interacting that social science and educational research has shown to promote success in college and in life. The course requires traditional academic activities coupled with other activities, such as tutoring, designed to help students adopt the beliefs, attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary to be a person who is cultivating a future through college.  
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into the Wildcat Scholars program.
  
  • UNIV 2900 - Career Planning and Exploration

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
    This course provides a comprehensive approach to career development, planning, preparation, and selection.  It is designed to assist students as they develop their future goals through assessment of personal strengths, values, interests, and abilities. Students will learn valuable decision-making skills required for choosing a major and career path.  The course provides strategies for successfully entering the job market through resume creation, interview preparation, and exploration of labor market information. This class requires the completion of online career assessments for a total cost of $10.  To access online course materials, please go to your student portal, log into eWeber, and click on WSU Online-Canvas.
  
  • UNIV 3170 - First Year Experience Mentor Leadership Seminar

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    In this seminar course, FYE Peer Mentors are taught to effectively help Foundations of College Success (UNIV 1105  ) students in making a successful transition to college. FYE Mentor requirements are available at www.weber.edu/fye/. Course enrollment limited to FYE Peer Mentors.
    May be repeated once for 2 more credits and additionally for zero credits.
  
  • WEB 1010 - Exploring Web and User Experience

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Capabilities and limitations of multimedia technology, evaluation of multimedia products, and creation of a multimedia portfolio.
  
  • WEB 1030 - Foundations of Computing

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    This course follows the core body of knowledge specified by the ACM which provides students with a broad overview of topics they might encounter within the major areas of computing. The course is taught at an introductory level and includes topics such as: history of computers, computer architecture, operating systems, web design and development, programming, database, software engineering, networking, and more.  Cross-listed with CS 1030  and NET 1030 .
  
  • WEB 1040 - Speedbuilding Keyboarding

    Credits: (1)
    Intensive computerized approach for improving speed and accuracy. Keyboarding 25 wpm recommended.  The grade for this course is credit/no credit.
    Note: This course is not currently offered.
  
  • WEB 1400 - Web Design and Usability

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Understand the technicalities of the World Wide Web and the Internet. Plan, design, and implement a successful web site using current web technologies. Topics covered include audience analysis, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, responsive design, usability and accessibility, testing, and analytics.
  
  • WEB 1430 - Client Side Programming

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This class introduces the JavaScript language, with a focus on advanced language features and client-side web programming. Topics covered include basic syntax, object-oriented programming, higher-order functions, the DOM, and AJAX. The class will also introduce jQuery.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1400  and CS 1400 .
  
  • WEB 1501 - Document Creation Competency Exam

    Credits: (.5)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    The computer competency exam for this course is a hands-on examination verifying a student’s skills at document creation. Practice materials are available on the web for studying the competencies covered on the test. The one-hour exam must be completed during the semester registered. Two repeats of the exam may be taken during the semester with an additional fee charged. The grade for the course is credit/no credit.
    Note: Call (801-626-7384) or email CIL@weber.edu for more information.
  
  • WEB 1502 - Content, Internet Identity, and Device Management Competency Exam

    Credits: (.5)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    The computer competency exam for this course is a hands-on examination verifying a student’s skills in content, internet identity, and device management. Practice materials are available on the web for studying the competencies covered on the test. The one-hour exam must be completed during the semester registered. Two repeats of the exam may be taken during the semester with an additional fee charged. The grade for this course is credit/no credit.
    Note: Call (801-626-7384) or email CIL@weber.edu for more information.
  
  • WEB 1503 - Data Manipulation, Visualization, and Presentation Competency Exam

    Credits: (.5)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    The computer competency exam for this course is a hands-on examination verifying a student’s skills at data manipulation, visualization, and presentation. Practice materials are available on the web for studying the competencies covered on the test. The one-hour exam must be completed during the semester registered. Two repeats of the exam may be taken during the semester with an additional fee charged. The grade for the course is credit/no credit.
    Note: Call (801-626-7384) or email CIL@weber.edu for more information.
  
  • WEB 1700 - Introduction to Computer Applications

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Students will use current software to produce correctly formatted research papers with an accepted academic reference format, to produce effective employment documents such as a resume and a cover letter, and to use multiple collaboration mediums to effectively share, communicate, and collaborate with their peers.  Students will use currrent software/technology to manage content on local devices and in the cloud, to manage their web identity and presence according to e-safety, security, and privacy best practices and standards, and to manipulate multiple computing platforms to troubleshoot problems.  Students will protect local devices from security threats including viruses, malware, and adware using current best practices and technologies.  Students will also manipulate and analyze data using various software applications and basic programming, organize data using graphical methods such as charts and infographics, and create an effective, well-designed presentation.  Keyboarding 25 wpm recommended.
  
  • WEB 1701 - Document Creation

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk, Online
    Students will use current software to produce correctly formatted research papers with an accepted academic reference format suchas MLA or APA.  Students will use current software/technology to produce effective employment documents such as a resume and a cover letter.  Students will also be able to use multiple collaboration mediums to effectively share, communicate, and collaborate with their peers. Keyboarding 25 wpm recommended.
  
  • WEB 1702 - Content, Internet Identity, and Device Management

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Students will use current software/technology to manage content on local devices and in the cloud.  Students will manage their web identity and presence according to e-safety, security, and privacy best practices and standards.  Students will manipulate multiple computing platforms and troubleshoot problems when they arise.  Students will protect local devices from security threats including viruses, malware, and adware using current best practices and technologies.  Keyboarding 25 wpm recommended.
  
  • WEB 1703 - Data Manipulation, Visualization, and Presentation

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Students will manipulate and analyze data using various software applications and basic programming.  Students will organize data using various graphical methods such as charts and infographics to appropriately convey information.  Students will create an effective, well-designed presentation using current technologies.  Keyboarding 25 wpm recommended.
  
  • WEB 2080 - Database Applications

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Use of database software to design and create a database, including objects such as tables, queries, reports, and forms. Use of advanced management features such as macros, switchboards, referential integrity, and compound criteria.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1700  or WEB 1702 /WEB 1502 .
  
  • WEB 2200 - Image Editing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Introduction to an image creation and editing program such as Adobe Photoshop. Students learn the basics of the program (workspace, selections, and layers). The steps in editing images are completed (cropping, color and tonal adjustments, retouch, noise reduction, sharpening, and exporting). Students also work creatively with layer styles, filters, layer masks, blend modes, and paint brushes. Several of the assignments will involve editing images and creating composites for the web (i.e hero image, web banner ad, Facebook cover).
  
  • WEB 2210 - Computer Illustrations

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    In this course you will learn the fundamentals of a vector drawing program such as Adobe Illustrator. Students become skilled using the Pen Tool and other drawing tools to create vector illustrations. Various techniques are learned for applying color, attributes, styles, and effects to  illustrations. Students also create, edit, and format type to add to their illustrations. Projects will focus on web illustrations for banners, landing pages, user interface elements, social media, infographics, and other web content.
  
  • WEB 2220 - Digital Publishing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Use of professional page design and layout software such as Adobe InDesign to design, create, and edit a variety of publications for print and web.  Students create publications for print such as a marketing card and business flyer/brochure, as well as interactive online web documents that contain audio, video, slideshows, and HTML content.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1400  and WEB 2200  or permission of instructor.
  
  • WEB 2300 - Video Editing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Using video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, students will combine many separate video recordings to create short digital movies. The following steps of the video production process will be completed: creating storyboards; shooting the video and recording the audio; capturing resources to the computer; importing resources into a video project; adding titles, graphics, transitions, and effects; and exporting the video to formats for the computer, television, DVDs, and the Web.
  
  • WEB 2350 - Client Side Web Development

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 2nd Blk Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides an introduction to client-side programming and Web page development. Subjects covered include responsive Web page design and dynamic Web page development. The course will explore various technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript with an introduction to JQuery and JQuery Mobile.  Cross-listed with CS 2350 .
    Pre-requisite(s): CS 1400  and WEB 1400 .
  
  • WEB 2410 - Web Animation I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course introduces various web technologies that aid the creation of web animations for distribution on many platforms. Students discuss technical issues affecting animation such as speed and compression. Students will explore several current tools to create animations for the web.
  
  • WEB 2500 - User Experience Design

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    In this course students will be introduced to the four-step user experience design process which includes user research, design, testing, and implementation. The following topics will be covered: history of user experience, user behavior, cognitive processing, personas, web analytics, content strategy, information architecture, writing for the web, user-centered design, usability testing, and accessibility. Using current technologies and tools, students will create a basic web or mobile application.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1400 .
  
  • WEB 2620 - Advanced CSS

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    A deep knowledge of CSS properties and specifications is essential in client-side web development and design. This course will expand students knowledge of CSS by covering the following CSS properties: media queries, animation & transitions, transforms, grid layouts, flexbox, web fonts, shapes, variables, exclusions, and regions. Browser support, preprocessors, frameworks, and minification will also be discussed. Using these advanced CSS techniques student will design and implement a consistent user experience and the page layout of a web application.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1400  or CS 2350 .
  
  • WEB 2630 - Client Side Frameworks

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course covers client-side JavaScript Frameworks and building Single Page Applications (SPA).  It starts with a review of the JavaScript programming language (with emphasis on the Document Object Model (DOM) and covers various debugging techniques using the browser developer tools. An overview of Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) is introduced before diving deeper into a popular client-side JavaScript framework - like Angular, React or VueJS. Regardless of the primary framework chosen, we will explore and compare the other frameworks as time permits.  Cross-listed with CS 2630 .
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1430  or CS 2350 .
  
  • WEB 2800 - Independent Projects and Research

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Independent project, student assistant, or research on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    May be taken twice up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • WEB 2810 - Experimental

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 
    Students may repeat experimental courses with different titles up to 5 times for credit.
  
  • WEB 2810 - Web Accessibility

    Credits: (3)
    Experimental
    In this course students will be introduced to the disability rights, legislation that governs the rules for accessibility in the United States, and WCAG 2.1 standards. The following topics will be covered: history of disability rights, key leaders in the disability rights movement, groups advocating for disability rights, legislation that governs the rules around accessibility, WCAG 2.1 standards. Using current accommodation software, students will test websites for accessibility and make recommendations to change the code to meet WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
    Students may repeat experimental courses with different titles up to 5 times for credit.
  
  • WEB 2860 - Work Study

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Students can earn variable credit (depending on the number of hours performed) by working in the web and user experience career field or by serving as a teaching assistant for a WEB/UX faculty member.  Either way, the student will fulfill objectives that have been pre-approved by a business/organization supervisor or faculty advisor. This lower division elective is primarily intended for WEB/UX majors currently working in entry-level (client side) positions within the career field.  Junior and Senior level students, performing more complex server-side web development, should consider taking the Upper Division WEB 4860 course as an alternative.   
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor and WEB/UX program coordinator.
    May be repeated up to four times with a maximum of four credit hours.
  
  • WEB 2890 - Client-Side Portfolio

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    In this project-based course students will design a web portfolio that features the work they have completed during the Web and User Experience AAS degree. Students will also create several portfolio pieces related to client-side web development.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2620  
  
  • WEB 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Variable Title
    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated up to four times with a maximum of four credit hours.
    Note: This course is not currently offered.
  
  • WEB 3000 - Advanced Word Processing

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Use of word processing software including sorts, tables, columns, reports, merges, graphics, and macros.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1700  or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501 .
  
  • WEB 3070 - Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
    Use of spreadsheet software including macros, sorts, advanced formulas, graphs, and creative presentations.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1700  or WEB 1703 /WEB 1503 .
  
  • WEB 3090 - Digital Presentations

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Use of electronic slide presentation software to create slides consisting of short paragraphs, bulleted lists, graphic images, movie clips, audio clips, data charts, diagrams, and imported data from other software. Emphasis will also be placed on professional quality presentation design and animation of slide elements.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 1700  or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501  and WEB 1702 /WEB 1502  and WEB 1703 /WEB 1503 .
  
  • WEB 3110 - Training the Trainer

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Real-world strategies and techniques to provide better employee training, including development of materials and methods to enhance the learning process.
    Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 2010  and WEB 1700  or WEB 1701 , WEB 1702 , and WEB 1703 , or WEB 1501 , WEB 1502 , and WEB 1503 .
  
  • WEB 3130 - Web Accessibility

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    In this course students will be introduced to the disability rights, legislation that governs the rules for accessibility in the United States, and WCAG 2.1 standards. The following topics will be covered: history of disability rights, key leaders in the disability rights movement, groups advocating for disability rights, legislation that governs the rules around accessibility, WCAG 2.1 standards. Using current accommodation software, students will test websites for accessibility and make recommendations to change the code to meet WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2620 .
  
  • WEB 3200 - Dynamic Languages for Web Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    General-purpose dynamic languages like Python and Ruby have become increasingly popular and well suited for the creation of full stack web applications. This course will introduce students to the syntax and programmatic idioms of both Ruby and Python. The following topics will be covered in both languages: complex data types, loops, conditionals, command line applications, and the object-oriented programming paradigm. The commonly used web frameworks of each language will be explored and used to create and deploy a full stack web application to a cloud provider.
    Pre-requisite(s): CS 1400  and WEB 2630 .
    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: WEB 2890 .
  
  • WEB 3300 - Motion Graphics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    In this course you will use Adobe After Effects to create motion graphics and visual effects for film and video. You will learn how to create sophisticated motion graphics using animated text and objects, compositing videos and images, and adding visual effects to video. You will learn how to set keyframes on a timeline and work with transform properties, motion paths, rotoscoping masks and effects, developing a solid foundation in this increasingly popular and versatile software.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2200  and WEB 2300  or approval of instructor.
  
  • WEB 3400 - LAMP Stack Web Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course explores the Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP, or LAMP Web development framework to build applications that solve common business problems. The course begins with an exploration of the LAMP architecture, then covers fundamentals of the PHP programming language before introducing a PHP framework like Laravel. Additional coverage focuses on database concepts and how to interact with a MySQL database.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 3200  or NET 2210  or NET 3200.
  
  • WEB 3410 - Web Animation II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Students will explore native web technologies that are useful for animation including JavaScript, SVG, the HTML canvas element and CSS. Using these native web technologies, students will design and produce advanced multimedia projects applicable for business and industry. These projects will be produced by combining web animation, graphics, video, and text into interactive web and mobile multimedia presentations.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2410 .
  
  • WEB 3430 - Full Stack JavaScript Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $30.00
    ​Modern web development increasingly involves using end-to-end JavaScript-based technologies such as MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, React, Vue.js, Node.js, etc.  This course introduces development techniques that capitalize on the strengths of every layer in this JavaScript-based full-stack. 
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 3200 .
  
  • WEB 3500 - User Interface Prototyping & Design

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Students will learn the elements of user interface design as it applies to front-end web and mobile app development. Students will identify best practices in user interface design. Using those best practices they will rapidly prototype an effective user interface.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2500  or CS 2335 , WEB 1400  or CS 1400 , or permission from instructor.
  
  • WEB 3530 - Information Architecture

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $25.00
    In this course students will learn the fundamentals of information architecture. They will learn how to create a functional site structure, navigation, taxonomy, metadata, and content strategies for websites. Students will conduct user research to gather the appropriate requirements through competitive analysis, site and content analysis, accessibility analysis, and user testing methods.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2500 .
  
  • WEB 3600 - User Research Methods

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $25.00
    In this course students will learn the fundamentals of user research. Students will learn the appropriate methods of user research to understand user behaviors, needs, experience, and motivations. Students will conduct qualitative and quantitative research that they will analyze for user insights. Statistical analysis will be applied to quantitative findings to support data-driven decisions. Students will create a research presentation that outlines their key findings, including their big wins and pain points with solutions for designing a better experience for users. 
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2500 .
  
  • WEB 3620 - Server-Side Web Architecture

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    An introduction to server-side Web development using the most current Web server technologies. General Web development principles such as usability, reliability, maintainability and scalability will be applied to current Web development environments such as PHP, Python, Ruby and Java. Students will gain real-world experience in creating Websites for multiple Web platforms. Cross listed with CS 3620 .
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 2350  and CS 2550 .
  
  • WEB 3650 - Human-Computer Interaction

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    This course introduces the skills and concepts of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) that enable students to design systems that effectively meet human needs. A concrete illustration of the practice of HCI, this course covers usability, user experience, and modern diverse interfaces. This course includes both theoretical and practical best practices. Cross-listed with CS 3650 .
    Pre-requisite(s): CS 2420  and CS 2450 , or WEB 3500 .
  
  • WEB 3700 - Web Development with .NET

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Microsoft’s ASP.NET Core is a cross-platform, high-performance web framework for building full stack web applications. This course will introduce students to the syntax and programmatic idioms of ASP.NET/C#. The following topics will be covered: REST, Razor, Model Binding and Validation, Entity Framework and the MVC design pattern. Client-side development libraries will also be discussed and integrated, so that student can build and deploy a full stack application.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 3200 .
  
  • WEB 4350 - Web Development Capstone

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Senior level group project capstone course covering full stack client/server web development.  The project will be implemented using an advanced web framework (such as Laravel, NPM, Django, Ruby on Rails, or others).  Includes implementation and concepts of an MVC web architecture, Web UI design and creation, data modeling and retrieval, input validation, security, and unit testing
    Pre-requisite(s): (CS 3260 WEB 3400 , and WEB 3430 ) or (WEB 3130 , WEB 3500 , and WEB 3600 )
  
  • WEB 4800 - Independent Research

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Directed research and study on an individual basis.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • WEB 4860 INT - Internship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Students work in the web and user experience field.  The student fulfills objectives that have been approved by a business/organization supervisor and a faculty advisor. Must have Senior standing or approval of instructor.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • WEB 4890 - Server-Side Portfolio

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    In this project-based course students will revise and update the web portfolio that was created in the WEB 2890  course.  They will add to the portfolio work that they have completed during the Web and User Experience BS degree. Students will also create several portfolio pieces related to server-side web development.
    Pre-requisite(s): WEB 3500  and WEB 3620 /CS 3620 .
  
  • WEB 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Variable Title
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
    Note: This course is not currently offered.
  
  • WGS 1500 SS/DV - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    An introduction to the discipline of Women and Gender studies using multicultural sources based on current feminist scholarship. In this course, we will examine the diversity of women’s experiences, perspectives, critiques, and theories across the categories of race, ethnicity, class, and gender.
  
  • WGS 2500 SS/DV - Human Rights in the World

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Human rights (HR) are a powerful idea in the modern world, but also the focus of controversy. This course will provide students with a broad foundation in human rights including the ability to analyze HR in domestic and int’l law, examine prevention and prosecution techniques, and debate current issues at home and abroad. Emphasis will be placed on women and gender studies (including LGBT issues), vulnerable populations such as refugees, and atrocity crimes.
  
  • WGS 2900 - Topics in Women’s Studies

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Varied topics as described in the semester schedule. Topics will be drawn from issues related to women’s studies.
    May be repeated 3 times up to 9 credits with different course content.
  
  • WGS 3050 - Introduction to Feminist Theories 1700 – Present

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    An introduction to the study of feminist theories from the 18th Century to the present. Students will study historical accounts of feminism by looking at primary sources written by influential feminists, as well as theoretical treaties on different kinds of feminism, from liberal feminism, to radical feminism, socialist feminism, black feminism, multicultural or global feminism, and so on.
    The class will be taught using collaborative learning and will rely on class discussion and interaction, rather than traditional lecture format.
  
  • WGS 3090 - Gender and Communication

    Credits: (3)
    This course is designed to help students understand the influence that communication has upon the shaping of gender and the influence that gender has in shaping communication interactions. Students become aware of, sensitive to, and more experienced in the issues, implications and skills necessary to successfully and meaningfully communicate with males and females, and about males and females, in a wide range of communication contexts.
    Pre-requisite(s): Junior or Senior standing required or instructor permission.
    Cross listed with COMM 3090 .
  
  • WGS 4050 - Research Methodologies

    Credits: (2)
    Designed to introduce students to a variety of approaches to research in women’s studies. Students will consider some of the assumptions which underlie research methodologies which may limit our knowledge about women as research subjects and as researchers themselves.
    Pre-requisite(s): WGS 3050  (or equivalent coursework) or permission of instructor.
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • WGS 4060 - Research Project

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Directed research project including literature survey and completion of study in area of student’s choosing, guided by faculty mentor(s) from Women’s Studies program (and, where appropriate, student’s major department.)
    Pre-requisite(s): WGS 4050  (or equivalent coursework) and permission of instructor.
  
  • WGS 4150 - Research Methodologies

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Designed to introduce students to a variety of approaches to research in women and gender studies. Students will consider some of the assumptions which underlie research methodologies which may limit our knowledge about women as research subjects and as researchers themselves.
    Pre-requisite(s): WGS 3050  (or equivalent coursework) or permission of instructor.
  
  • WGS 4250 INT - Community-Based Research/Internship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    The purpose of this research/internship is to provide students with community experiences related to issues of women and gender.  Students in this practicum will apply knowledge skills learned throughout their course of study in either the Women and Gender Studies minor or BIS. For this research/internship students will be required to check in with their course faculty supervisor weekly during the semester. 
    Pre-requisite(s): WGS 4150 .
  
  • WGS 4810 - Experimental Courses

    Credits: (1-3)
    Refer to Experimental Courses .
    May be repeated up to 6 hours for credit.
  
  • WGS 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Directed individual readings in the general area of women’s studies. Specific topic selected in consultation with instructor; amount of material to be read determined at discretion of instructor, based on level of topic and degree of difficulty of reading and consistent with any existing university and departmental guidelines.
    Pre-requisite(s): WGS 1500  (or equivalent coursework) and permission of instructor.
    May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • WGS 4860 - Internship in Women’s Studies

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Opportunity for service learning with campus/community organizations involved with women’s issues, applying principles learned in women’s studies coursework to bring about beneficial social change.
    Pre-requisite(s): completion of WGS 4050  (or equivalent coursework) and permission of the instructor.
    This course may be repeated once up to two credits toward the minor.
    Note: When taken to fulfill a program requirement, students must register for 2 credit hours.
  
  • WGS 4900 - Topics in Women’s Studies

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Varied topics as described in the semester schedule. Topics will be drawn from issues related to women’s studies.
    This course may be taken 3 times up to 9 credits with different course content.
  
  • WGS 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Capstone course including discussion and synthesis of major issues in women’s studies. Students will discuss specific projects (completed or in progress) related to their career goals; these projects may have an academic or service orientation.
    Pre-requisite(s): completion of the women’s studies core (or equivalent) courses and permission of the instructor.
  
  • WSU 1450 CA/HU - Perspectives in Creative Arts and Humanities

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1460 SS/CA - Perspectives in Social Science and Creative Arts

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1470 PS/CA - Perspectives in Physical Sciences and Creative Arts

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1480 CA/LS - Perspectives in Creative Arts and Life Sciences

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1560 SS/HU - Perspectives in Social Science and Humanities

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1570 PS/HU - Perspectives in Physical Sciences and Humanities

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1580 HU/LS - Perspectives in Humanities and Life Sciences

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1670 SS/PS - Perspectives in Social Science and Physical Science

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1680 SS/LS - Perspectives in Social Science and Life Science

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 1780 PS/LS - Perspectives in Physical Sciences and Life Sciences

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 2120 EN/AI - Perspectives in Composition and American Institutions

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 2130 EN/QL - Perspectives in Composition and Quantitative Literacy

    Credits: (3-5)
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  • WSU 2140 EN/CA - Perspectives in Composition and Creative Arts

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 2150 EN/HU - Perspectives in Composition and Humanities

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 2160 EN/SS - Perspectives in Composition and Social Sciences

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 2170 EN/PS - Perspectives in Composition and Physical Sciences

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 2180 EN/LS - Perspectives in Composition and Life Sciences

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • WSU 2230 AI/QL - Perspectives in American Institutions and Quantitative Literacy

    Credits: (3-5)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.  The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
 

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