Sep 24, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
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Courses


 
  
  • CS 4800 - Individual Projects and Research

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    The purpose of this course is to permit Computer Science majors to develop an individual project, program, system, or research paper, with coordination and approval of a faculty mentor. The final grade and amount of credit awarded will be determined by the department, depending on the complexity of the upper division work performed. Prerequisite: CS 2420 . May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours. Note: Only 4 credit hours of either CS 4800 or CS 4890  can apply to a CS degree as an elective course, and only a maximum of 6 hours of both CS 4800 and CS 4890  may be taken to satisfy missing credits or to achieve full time academic status.
  
  • CS 4820 - Compiler Design

    Credits: (4)
    A study of compilers, grammars, finite-state and push down automata, scanning, parsing, error handling, semantic analysis and code generation. Prerequisite: CS 2420 , CS 4110 .
  
  • CS 4830 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science

    Credits: (1-4)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Advanced topics which are demanded by industry, are currently popular in this rapidly changing field, or which meet special needs of students in Computer Science will be offered. Individualized material will be taught on a one time basis as needed. Time and credit to be arranged. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated 2 times up to 8 credit hours.
  
  • CS 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    The purpose of this course is to permit Computer Science majors who are currently working in a computer related job or internship to receive academic credit for their work, with coordination and approval of a faculty mentor and their supervisor. The amount of upper division credit awarded will be determined by the department, depending on the nature and quantity of work performed. Prerequisite: CS 2420 . May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours. Note: Only 4 credit hours of either CS 4800  or CS 4890 can apply to a CS degree as an elective course, and only a maximum of 6 hours of both CS 4800  and CS 4890 may be taken to satisfy missing credits or to achieve full time academic status
  
  • CS 4899 - Bachelor’s Degree Assessment

    Credits: (0)
    This course is to serve as an assessment tool whereby all BS/BA degree seeking students in the Computer Science Department demonstrate their learned knowledge in at least three areas of computer science. At present, this knowledge will be demonstrated through the use of Chi Tester exams administered through the Campus Testing Center. The course is taken during the last term prior to receiving the BS/BA degree. Prereq/Coreq: Successful completion of requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree.
  
  • CS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Projects

    Credits: (1-4)
    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 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
  
  • DANC 1010 CA/DV - Introduction to Dance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    An introduction to dance providing a knowledge base from which to experience dance from a variety of viewpoints: historically, culturally, aesthetically, critically, and creatively. This course takes a close-up look at the rules, messages, and meanings embodied in dance around the world. This is a writing intensive course. Students are expected to attend dance concerts and cultural dance experiences outside regularly scheduled class time. Open to all students.
  
  • DANC 1100 - Ballet I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Introduction to the techniques of the classical ballet including alignment, positions, port de bras, and allegro combinations. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 1200 - Modern I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Introduction to the movement techniques of modern dance. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 1310 - Music for Dance

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] odd years

    Study of the relationship between sound and movement, accompaniment and dance. Focus extends to creative and working relationship(s) between accompaniment/composer and teacher/choreographer with emphasis on practical applications of methods and understandings.
  
  • DANC 1450 - Special Topic Dance Form

    Credits: (1)
    variable topic
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course is designed to provide enrichment opportunities for those who undertake dance as a field of study or as recreational activity. It allows for the study of changing series of dance forms, including, but not limited to African, Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Clogging, Ballroom, Renaissance, etc. May be repeated for 2 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 1500 - Jazz I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Introduction to the style, technique, and rhythmic structures of jazz dance with emphasis on increasing movement capabilities and personal expression. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 1520 - Folk & Ethnic Dance

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Folk and ethnic dances of Europe, Near and Far East, Africa, and the Americas as they relate to concert dance. Open to all students. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 1580 - Tap Dance

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] even years

    Special training in tap dance skills and techniques. May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 2250 - Alignment and Conditioning for Dance/Pilates

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    Strength and alignment for dancers, using Pilates mat exercises. The class addresses areas of strength essential for dancers, focuses on breathing techniques integral to the exercises, and uses the exercises as a means to better understand and improve alignment. The course also addresses how strength and alignment facilitates more ease and efficiency in movement. To repeat the class a student must have the permission of the instructor. May be repeated twice for up to 3 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 2300 - Dance Kinesiology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] even years

    This course provides a study of anatomy and dance kinesiology with a specific focus on anatomical analysis, conditioning principles and injury prevention, with special attention given to application of information to technique class, rehearsal, choreography and individual anomalies. The course prepares the student to understand basic kinesiological analysis and fundamental concepts of somatic inquiry. Pre/Co-requisite: NUTR 1020  Foundations in Nutrition.
  
  • DANC 2410 - Improvisation

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction, and choreographic skills. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 2470 - Ballet II

    Credits: (1.5)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Technique course designed to increase skill in classical ballet. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: DANC 1100  (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2470 (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 2490 - Modern II

    Credits: (1.5)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Refinement of beginning skills, emphasis on development of technical abilities and performance qualities. Prerequisite: DANC 1200  (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2490 (1.5 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • DANC 2500 - Jazz II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Refinement of beginning skills, emphasis on development of technical abilities and performance qualities. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: DANC 1500  (2 credit hours minimum), or DANC 2480 (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 2610 - Dance and Digital Technology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the integration of dance and technology, specifically the use of the digital video medium and the use of the internet for creative and professional distribution. DANC 2610 will introduce students to dance-videography, video editing, dissemination of work through media such as the DVD format, YouTube, Vimeo and the creation/maintenance of on-line portfolios. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 2950 - Dance Festival Participation

    Credits: (1)
    Students attend the American College Dance Festival Association’s regional gathering to study a variety of dance forms with professionals from across the country. Students see the choreographies of peers and professionals. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meal costs. Prerequisite: Audition and permission. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3010 - Dance History I: Primitive Period-the Early Decades of Modern Dance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] odd years

    Study of the history and philosophy of dance from lineage-based societies through the early decades of modern dance. Areas covered will include pre-Christian civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Golden Age of Ballet. Prerequisite: DANC 1010 .
  
  • DANC 3020 - Dance History II: 20th Century Art and Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    Study of the history and philosophy of dance in art and education from the Age of Innovation in Ballet through the Contemporary Period of history. Areas of study will include ballet and modern dance today, black dance in America, vernacular forms and dance as public art. Prerequisite: DANC 1010 .
  
  • DANC 3320 - Techniques and Materials for Teaching Modern Dance

    Credits: (2)
    Methods, teaching techniques, accompaniment, and practical experience in teaching modern dance. This is the secondary teaching methods class. Prerequisite: DANC 2490 .
  
  • DANC 3440 - Dance for Musical Theatre

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    Dance skills and techniques taken from the repertoire of the modern musical theatre. Special emphasis on characterization and style as demonstrated by the works of the leading choreographers of this genre. Prerequisite: DANC 1200  and DANC 1500 . May be repeated up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3450 - Special Topic Dance Form

    Credits: (1)
    variable titles
    This course is designed to provide enrichment opportunities for those who undertake dance as a field of study or as recreational activity. It allows for the study of changing series of dance forms, including, but not limited to African, Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Clogging, Ballroom, Renaissance, etc. May be repeated up to 2 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3470 - Ballet III

    Credits: (1.5)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Coordinating course designed to increase skill in classical ballet technique. Prerequisite: DANC 2470  (3 credit hours minimum), or DANC 3470 (1.5 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • DANC 3490 - Modern III

    Credits: (1.5)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Exercises and activities to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, and technical dance skill. Prerequisite: DANC 2490  (3 credit hours minimum), or DANC 3490 (1.5 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • DANC 3500 - Choreography I: Space & Time/Design in Dance

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Study of the elements of time and space as they are artistically significant in themselves and in organized forms of meaning in dance. Considering time and space design in related fields of music and art included as relevant to choreographic design and communication in dance. Prerequisite: DANC 2410 . May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3510 - Choreography II: Process

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Study of and experience in various approaches to the choreographic process as related to artistic concepts and to the philosophy of art as espoused by various traditional and contemporary dance artists and as developed by the individual student. Prerequisite: DANC 3500 . May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3520 - Choreography Practicum

    Credits: (2)
    Supervised experience choreographing a dance for public performance. Arranged through cooperative effort of student and supervisor. Prerequisite: DANC 3510  and approval of instructor. May be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • DANC 3580 - Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] even years

    Intermediate/Advanced training in tap dance skills and techniques. Prerequisite: Lower Division Tap Dance (DANC 1580 ) and/or instructor approval. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3640 - Teaching Creative Dance in the Elementary School

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Techniques for teaching creative dance and basic dance forms. Suggested for Elementary Education majors.
  
  • DANC 3860 - Field Experience

    Credits: (1)
    A course designed to provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and Weber State. Prerequisite: DANC 3320  for those who plan to teach in a middle or secondary school or DANC 3640  for those who plan to teach in an elementary school. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3910 - Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    The Moving Company is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of creating, rehearsing, and implementing performances off-campus and to reach the community with our dance program. The commitment is for both fall (rehearsal - 3910) and spring (performance - DANC 3911 ) semesters. This segment deals with preparation and rehearsal. May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 3911 - Moving Company: Performance

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    The Moving Company is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of creating, rehearsing, and implementing performances off-campus and to reach the community with our dance program. The commitment is for both fall (rehearsal - DANC 3910 ) and spring (performance - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with implementation and performance. Prerequisite: DANC 3910 . May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4250 - Alignment and Conditioning for Dance/Pilates

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    Strength and alignment for dancers, using Pilates mat exercises and Reformer. The class addresses areas of strength essential for dancers, focuses on breathing techniques integral to the exercises, and uses the exercises as a means to better understand and improve alignment. The course also addresses how strength and alignment facilitate ease and efficiency of movement. Co-Requisite: DANC 2250 . May be repeated once up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4610 - Dance and Digital Technology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the integration of dance and technology, specifically the use of the digital video medium and the use of the internet for creative and professional distribution.  DANC 4610 will introduce students to dance-videography, video editing, and dissemination of work through media such as the DVD format, You Tube, Vimeo and the creation/maintenance of on-line portfolios. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4620 - Dance and Digital Technology Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This seminar will provide students with individual and collaborative study and research in the field of dance and the digital video medium. The course will cover artistic and technical forms, including, but not limited to capturing dance on the digital/video medium, choreographic processes through non-linear digital editing, audio/visual editing for dance, lighting, dance theory and criticism in the context of dance in the digital age. Prerequisite: DANC 2610 . May be repeated once up to 2 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4700 - Creative Synthesis in Dance

    Credits: (2)
    Project oriented experience intended to coordinate student work. It will serve as guide in the synthesis of philosophy, experience, and understanding of dance as an art form and/or dance as education. This capstone course will include a portfolio and have an artistic or scholarly outcome. Prerequisite: for BA in Dance: DANC 2610 , DANC 3520  and senior dance major standing. Prerequisite: for BA/BS in Dance Education: DANC 2610 , DANC 3860  and senior dance major standing.
  
  • DANC 4800 - Individual Study

    Credits: (1-4)
    Individual work or work in small groups by arrangements in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Individual work or work in small groups by arrangement; in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. May be repeated 3 times up to 18 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4910 - Rehearsal and Performance

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credit hours. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    (Offered as needed)

    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. May be repeated 3 times up to 16 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DANC 4950 - Dance Festival Participation

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Students attend the American College Dance Festival Association’s regional gathering to study a variety of dance forms with professionals from across the country. Students see the choreographies of peers and professionals. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meal costs. Prerequisite: Audition and permission. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor.
  
  • DENT 2201 - Concepts of Community Dental Health

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course will present the basic concepts of planning and implementing community dental health programs. These principles include epidemiology, sociological concepts of health and illness, health behavior, public attitudes and principles of dental health education.
  
  • DENT 2205 - Head/Neck and Dental Anatomy

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Identification of major anatomical landmarks of the head and neck, their innervation, blood supply and function. Also includes instruction in the histology and embryology of head and neck development and tooth morphology.
  
  • DENT 2206 - Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Clinical application of principles of DENT 2207  and DENT 2208 . Must accompany DENT 2207  and DENT 2208 . Students participate in three four-hour labs each week.
  
  • DENT 2207 - Dental Hygiene I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Theory essential to performing clinical treatment, including, but not limited to armamentarium, client-operator positioning, aseptic technique, soft tissue exam, health history, principles of instrumentation and disease control therapies. Must accompany DENT 2206 .
  
  • DENT 2208 - Radiology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Preparatory skills for clinical radiology, including information on radiation safety and exposure techniques. Must accompany DENT 2206 .
  
  • DENT 2211 - Oral Pathology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The study of manifestations and identification of disease processes in the oral cavity.
  
  • DENT 2215 - Periodontology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The study of basic periodontal structures and disease processes.
  
  • DENT 2216 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Clinical application of DENT 2217 . Must accompany DENT 2217 . Two four-hour labs each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206  and DENT 2207 .
  
  • DENT 2217 - Dental Hygiene II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DENT 2206 . Didactic instruction for intermediate skills in dental hygiene treatment. Must accompany DENT 2216 . Prerequisite: DENT 2207 .
  
  • DENT 2219 - Dental Materials

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Identification of and laboratory experiences with materials used in dentistry and dental hygiene.
  
  • DENT 2230 - Oral Health Research & Statistics

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]


    This course is designed to provide the student with research design and statistics principles as they apply to oral health settings and issues. Prerequisite: WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  
  • DENT 2235 - Dental Medicine I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The study of common medical conditions and their treatment. Emphasis is placed on oral manifestations of systemic disease and related pharmacology.
  
  • DENT 2250 - Professional Ethics

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Professional Ethics is designed to provide dental hygiene students with a foundation in the professional standards governing the dental hygiene profession and the development of ethical decision-making skills, in the context of diversity and respect for others. Throughout the course the student will be guided to explore issues of diversity, prejudices, and their responsibility to provide culturally sensitive care.
  
  • DENT 2800 - Individual Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Special project in a student’s area of interest. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • DENT 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course.
  
  • DENT 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • DENT 3130 - Independent Study

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Independent project in an area of interest; second year dental hygiene students only. Project approval by dental hygiene faculty. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course.
  
  • DENT 3301 - Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course leads the student through on-campus and off-campus field projects with selected community agencies.
  
  • DENT 3305 - Dental Medicine II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    The study of local anesthesia with regard to pharmacology, administration techniques, methods of pain and apprehension control and nitrous oxide sedation. Includes laboratory experiences in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Prerequisite: DENT 2235 .
  
  • DENT 3336 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Clinical application of DENT 3337 . This course must accompany DENT 3337 . Three four hour clinics each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206  and DENT 2216 .
  
  • DENT 3337 - Dental Hygiene III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DENT 2207 , DENT 2217 . Emphasis on advanced instrumentation in the care of clients with periodontal disease. Must accompany DENT 3336 . Prerequisite: DENT 2207  and DENT 2217 .
  
  • DENT 3346 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Clinical lab which must accompany DENT 3347 . One eight hour clinic and one four hour clinic each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206 , DENT 2216 , DENT 3336 .
  
  
  • DENT 4010 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with HTHS 4010  and NRSG 4010 .
  
  • DENT 4405 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching Practice

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Supervised teaching in the Weber State Dental Hygiene program. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and acceptance into the BS/DH major program.
  
  • DENT 4410 - Dental Hygiene Needs of the Geriatric Client

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    An overview of dental health needs of elderly clients. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and acceptance into the BS/DH major program.
  
  • DENT 4530 - Principles and Application of Evidence - based Dental Hygiene Practice

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Emphasis is on the critical appraisal of scientific literature, the development of clinical problem statements and hypotheses and the formulation of a research proposal. Ethical issues inherent in the research process and the identification of appropriate hypothesis testing procedures will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH program and completion of WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  
  • DENT 4780 - Baccalaureate Thesis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course is designed to give dental hygiene students an opportunity to complete a thesis project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the BS/DH major. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH program, completion of the WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  
  • DENT 4800 - Individual Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Special project in a student’s area of interest. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  
  • DENT 4810 - Summer Elective Clinic

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Summer intensive clinical course which allows the student to set personal achievement goals for clinical techniques and assists them through the process of skill development.
  
  • DENT 4830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course.
  
  • DENT 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-6)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • DENT 4890 - Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    This course is designed to specifically meet the interests and career goals of the Dental Hygiene Degree-completion student or the student completing the Baccalaureate degree, Dental Hygiene major prior to initial licensure as a dental hygenist.  The student who is completing this course as part of their BS degree, initial entry into the profession, will participate in an advanced community or clinical work experiences under the direct supervision of program faculty.  The degree completion student must be licensed to practice dental hygiene at the site in which the work experience will take place, have successfully completed an accredited dental hygiene program, or have a work experience site that does not have direct patient care as its community role. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH Program and consent of the instructor.
  
  • DENT 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    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 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • DENT 4990 - Seminar

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Current concepts in dental hygiene for baccalaureate level dental hygiene students. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2 credit hours.
  
  • DET 1060 - Fundamentals of Mechanical Drafting Using 3D CAD

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A beginning course for two and four year technology majors, students who need a related drafting class, and students wanting to explore a 3D mechanical design/drafting class. Includes sketching, 3D CAD modeling, geometric construction, shape and size description, orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and an introduction to working drawings. Three hours of lectures per week. Lab time as required.
  
  • DET 1160 - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Using 3D CAD

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    The use of CAD to create industrial level production working drawings. Includes the latest ASME Y14.5 standards for Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. Topics of discussion will include: dimensions, fits, tolerances, surface finishes, symbols for welding, piping, machined elements/processes and sheet metal flat patterns. Prerequisite: DET 1060 .
  
  • DET 1250 - Fundamentals of Architectural Drafting Using 2D CAD

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A beginning course for two and four year technology majors, students who need a related drafting class, and students wanting to explore architectural 2D drafting. Includes sketching, an introduction to the fundamentals of computer aided drafting. and the use of 2D CAD to create residential and light commercial (Type IV and V buildings) construction documents.
  
  • DET 1350 - Residential Architectural Design

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The study of residential and light commercial (Type IV and V buildings) architectural design and construction documents. Covers procedures used in developing residential plans using 2D CAD. Includes architectural design and drafting standards, conventions, procedures and current building code requirements of the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Prerequisite: DET 1250 .
  
  • DET 2000 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    The study of commercial architectural (Type I, II and III buildings) construction documents and an introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM). Covers procedures used in developing commercial plans using 3D CAD to create a building information model that uses integrated design between architecture, structure and mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP). Includes commercial architectural drafting standards, design procedures, and building code requirements including the latest release of the International Building Code (IBC) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. Software applications used to develop commercial architectural designs using BIM will be explored. 
  
  • DET 2460 - Product Design Fundamentals Using 3D CAD

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Product Design is the creative process of applying scientific and mathematical principles, experience, and judgment to the development of the solution of a technical product or system to meet a specific need. Turning ideas into design will incorporate problem identification, market research and brainstorming possible solutions, develop detailed part and assembly drawings, implementation, and evaluation. Sketching, gears/cams/shafts, advanced GD&T, tolerance build-up, tolerances for assemblies, introduction to rapid prototyping, and CNC design for manufacturing concepts will be presented. Advanced 3-D modeling software applications will include: library of parts, assembly constraints, motion constraints, drive constraints, and adaptive design.  Three lectures per week. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: DET 1160 .
  
  • DET 2650 - Product Design & Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Uses CAD to lay out advanced production drawings and design. Uses the Machinery’s Handbook, ANSI standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerances and manufacturer’s reference materials. Supports the design and drafting required for senior project. Prerequisite: DET 2460 .
  
  • DET 2660 - Architectural Structural Design & Detailing (BIM II)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    An analysis of the structural behavior of architecturally engineered buildings and structures. A study of the properties of materials and their connections used in the construction of the built environment including: wood, steel, concrete, masonry and various other commonly used construction materials. Students will learn how loads are applied to simulate the stresses placed on structural components to determine what solution meets the design criterion established by code and design professionals in residential and commercial applications. 2D and 3D CAD are used to create residential and commercial construction documents including structural details, wall, floor and roof framing plans. Prerequisite: MATH 1080  (or MATH 1040  and MATH 1050 ) and DET 2000 .
  
  • DET 2830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Directed readings in Design Engineering Technology including product design and development and architectural areas. Must have department approval.  May be repeated with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • DET 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Open to all advanced students in Design Engineering Technology. Department approval required before registration. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated twice up to 3 credit hours.
  
  • DET 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Faculty approval required. 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 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
  
  • DET 3000 - BIM & The Green Built Environment (BIM III)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    An analysis of sustainability in the green built environment. Course discussions will include how green building can be integrated into new and existing construction, the comparison of conventional and green construction practices, short and long term costs and benefits of green building as well as the history, current technologies, and emerging trends of green building. Software will be used to run analysis of power use and generation as well as other design decisions found within sustainability in the built environment. Prerequisite: DET 2000 .
  
  • DET 3100 - Tool Design

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Tool design principals used for work piece control in manufacturing and production. Topics include responsibilities of a tool designer, the design process, economics of design, tooling materials, and tool drawings and specifications. Other topics will include jigs, fixtures, gages, dies and tooling required by specialized manufacturing processes. Prerequisite: MFET 1210 , DET 2460 , and MATH 1080  (or MATH 1050  and MATH 1060 ).
  
  • DET 3300 - Applied Kinematic Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Graphical representation of the motion of bodies without reference to the forces that cause the motion. Devices will be modeled and the limits of movement of components defined so that overall machine design can be animated and analyzed. Prerequisite: MFET 2300 .
  
  • DET 3400 - Technical Illustration and Documentation I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Projects in design presentation using CAD and other computer graphics software as the primary medium. Image capture, image processing and manipulation, types of views, use of color, composition, page layout, integration of text, and forms of output. Prerequisite: DET 2000 .
  
  • DET 3460 - Parametric Design Graphics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    An advanced design graphics course using state-of-the-art parametric modeling software. Topics include: parametric modeling fundamentals, constructive solid geometry concepts, model history, parent/child relationships, parametric constraints & relations, datum features, symmetrical features, 3D construction tools, advanced modeling tools, and assembly modeling. Prerequisite: DET 1060  and NTM 1700 .
  
  • DET 3470 - Introduction to CATIA V5

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Use of parametric 3D modeling software to prepare engineering documentation and model analysis for the automotive and aerospace manufacturing industries. Students will complete a series of laboratory assignments and term projects in an open lab environment. Prerequisite: DET 1160 .
  
  • DET 4350 - Integrated Project Delivery & File Management (BIM IV)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    An advanced BIM course dealing with the management of building information models including file management, template creation, custom family and content creation within the architectural, structural and Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) environments. Software applications used to detect clashes, review, animate, script and present the model will be explored. Prerequisite: DET 2000 .
 

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