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The Miami Plan for Liberal EducationDescriptions of Thematic Sequences (PAGE 1 OF 6)
ACC 1 A Language of Accounting.
Develops in non-business majors an ability to read and understand general-purpose external financial statements and internal managerial accounting reports for businesses and not-for-profit organizations. As such financial data are widely disseminated across all contexts in our society, a knowledge of the language of accounting is useful in a professional career and personal life. The focus is on using and interpreting, rather than preparing, financial statements and internal accounting reports.
- ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3); and
- ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3); and
- ACC 225 The Accounting Process (1); and
- ACC 468 Accounting for Governmental Operations (2); and
- ACC 469 Accounting for Non-Governmental Not-For-Profit Organizations (1)
Note: Not open to business majors or majors in the Department of Accountancy.
ACC 2 Financial Accounting and Reporting.
Develops in business majors as well as non-business majors an ability to read and understand general-purpose financial statements of businesses, ranging from large publicly traded corporations to small privately held companies. As such financial information is widely disseminated, an understanding of financial statements is useful in a professional career and personal life. The sequence progresses from an introductory level, which focuses on using and interpreting financial statements, through intermediate and advanced levels, which examine the impact of more complex transactions and events on financial statements.
- ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3); and
- ACC 225 The Accounting Process (1); and
- ACC 321 Intermediate Financial Accounting (3); and
- ACC 422 Financial Accounting Research (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Accountancy.
AER 1 Aeronautics: The Science of Flight.
Provides both the non-science career minded student and those students who plan a career in science or engineering with a fundamental understanding of the design and operation of flight vehicles. Begins with the application of the concepts of mass, momentum, and energy to the solution of elementary problems typically encountered in aeronautics. The objective of the upper-level courses is to give students a greater comprehension of specific areas of aerodynamics and jet propulsion, allowing them to model aeronautical phenomena and illuminate possibilities for future progress in aeronautics.
- AER 101 Introduction to Aeronautics (MPF) (3); and
- AER 321 Aerodynamics (3); and
- AER 422 Jet Propulsion (3)
Note: Not open to students in the Department of Physics.
AES 1 Air Power and National Security.
Provides students opportunity to examine critically the definitions of national security and how national security policies affect-—and are affected by-—the context of international politics. The sequence examines, in particular, how the United States Air Force plays a major role in formulating national security policies.
- POL 271 International Politics (MPF) (4); and
- AES 221, 222 The Development of Air Power (1, 1); and
- POL 376 U.S. National Security Policy (3); and
- AES 431 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Political Science.
ARC 1 Urban Issues of Public Welfare and Policy.
Enhances theoretical knowledge and understanding of urban issues. Exposure to complexities of cultures, economics, demographics, politics, physical landscapes, and patterns of cities. Confronts you with the challenge of reconciling the complex, contradictory, and dialectic natures and discourses of human relationships expressed both through and amidst urban landscapes. Presents parallax of interdisciplinary integration as each discipline contributes a distinct perspective upon urban phenomena. Courses may be taken in any order; however, they must be from at least two departments and from departments other than your department of major.
.H Social Structure in Urban Settlement and Habitation (3)
.I Urban Issues of Housing (3)
ARC 427 The American City Since 1940 (3)
GEO 451 Urban and Regional Planning (3)
GEO 454 Urban Geography (3)
POL 364 Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations (3)
POL 467 Public Budgeting (3)
Note: Open to all majors. Majors in architecture or in the departments of Geography or Political Science must complete a minimum of nine hours of course work from departments other than their major.
ART 1 Women, Art and Art History.
Introduces the role of women as subjects as well as creators and patrons of art from antiquity to the present. Considers the role of women in the study of art and art history and in the creation of the "new art history."
- ART 189 History of Western Dress (MPF) (3), or
ART 280 Art and Politics (MPF) (3); and
- Two of the following:
ART 476 Origins of Art in Europe, Egypt, and the Ancient Near East (3)
ART 480.W Women in Medieval Art (3)
ART 480.X Women in Art: Renaissance to Modern (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Art.
ART 2 Ceramics Studio.
Explores and develops concepts, techniques, materials, methods, and critical aesthetic thinking as applied to the process of making utilitarian or sculptural ceramics. Ceramics as a nonverbal visual language is taught through research, production, viewing, interaction, and verbal critique with a focus on further development toward a significant personal expression at the 300 level. Prerequisite: ART 171 Visual Fundamentals 3-D (3), or ARC 101, 102 Environmental Design Studio (5, 5).
- ART 261 Ceramics I (3); and
- ART 361 Ceramics II (3); and
- ART 362 Ceramics III (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Art.
ART 3 Metals Studio.
Explores and develops concepts, critical aesthetic thinking, methods, techniques, and materials as applied to the process of designing and making of jewelry, holloware, as well as functional and nonfunctional objects in non-precious and precious metals. Metals as a visual language is taught through research, interaction, production, and verbal critique with a focus on further development toward a more significant personal expression at the 300 level. Prerequisite: ART 171 Visual Fundamentals 3-D (3), or ARC 101, 102 Environmental Design Studio (5, 5).
- ART 264 Jewelry Design and Metals I (3); and
- ART 364 Jewelry Design and Metals II (3); and
- ART 365 Jewelry Design and Metals III (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Art.
ART 4 Sculpture Studio.
Explores concepts and develops critical aesthetic thinking, methods, techniques, and materials as applied to the process of making sculpture. Sculpture, as a visual language, is taught through viewing, research, interaction, production, and verbal critique with focus on further development toward significant personal expression at the 300 level. Prerequisite: ART 171 Visual Fundamentals 3-D (3), or ARC 101, 102 Environmental Design Studio (5, 5).
- ART 271 Introduction to Sculpture I (3); and
- ART 371 Sculpture II (3); and
- ART 372 Sculpture III (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Art.
ART 5 Three-Dimensional Art Studio.
Explores and develops concepts, techniques, materials, methods, and critical aesthetic thinking as applied to the process of making three-dimensional objects. Three-dimensional art as a nonverbal language is taught through research, production, viewing, interaction, and verbal critique with a focus on further development toward a significant personal expression. Begins with the departmental core course then provides a broad experience of working in three disciplines: metals, ceramics, and sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 171 Visual Fundamentals 3-D (3), or ARC 101, 102 Environmental Design Studio (5, 5).
Courses may be taken in any order:
ART 261 Ceramics I (3); and
ART 264 Metals I (3); and
ART 271 Sculpture I (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Art.
ART 7 East Asian Art History.
Explores the richness and complexity of East Asian culture through a study of Asian art. The first course provides an overview of the art of China, Korea, and Japan, and introduces the basic philosophies and historical movements that shaped the history of art. The second examines in detail the development of specific genres in Chinese painting and calligraphy, with particular attention paid to Chinese thought and social history. The third course demonstrates the influence of China in the development of Japanese painting and prints, and explores in depth both what is unique to Japan and the distinctive Japanese interpretation of outside influences.
- ART 186 History of Asian Art: China, Korea, Japan (MPF) (3); and
- ART 478 Chinese Painting History (3); and
- ART 479 Japanese Painting and Prints (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Art.
ATH 1 Earth, Ecology, and Human Culture.
Examines some of the complex interrelationships of human culture with the earth. Because cultural assumptions have roots in religion, philosophy, politics, and economics, the sequence explores ways in which basic ideas in these fields influence our understanding of our relation to the earth, its biosphere, history, and resources.
- PHL 376 Environmental Philosophy (4); and
- Two from the following:
ATH 371 Anthropology of Parks and Protected Areas (3)
ATH 471 Ecological Anthropology (3)
GEO 271 Conservation of Natural Resources (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Philosophy. Majors in anthropology or in the departments of Geography or Geology must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.
ATH 2 Museum Studies.
Provides an understanding of museum functions, their cultural and historical context, cultural processes of granting significance and value to the tangible world, and opportunity to participate in solving problems and making decisions in museum work. Work with museum collections, conservation techniques, information management, interpretation, communication, and exhibition. With great diversity in museum responsibilities and activities, this sequence provides opportunity to apply knowledge within a practical context.
- ATH 441 Museum Development, Philosophy, and
Social Context (3); and
- ATH 444 Museum Collections Management and
Conservation (3); and
- ATH 443 The Museum Exhibit (3)
Note: Not open to anthropology majors.
ATH 3 World Cultures.
Provides an appreciation of human cultural diversity and how anthropologists interpret that diversity in marriage and family patterns, political and economic organizations, and symbol systems. Acquaints you with various perspectives anthropologists use to understand human cultural variability. The final course allows you to pursue cultural diversity in one of the world's major culture areas or in the relations between culture and one specific aspect of life for all people, such as personality, environment, or cognition.
- ATH 175 Peoples of the World (MPF) (3); and
- ATH 231 Perspectives on Culture (3); and
- ATH 303 Native American Culture (4), or
ATH 304 Contemporary Issues in Native American Life (3), or
ATH 305 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3), or
ATH 307 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (3), or
The American Community (3), or
ATH/BWS/LAS/ Indentity: Race, Gender, Class (3), or ATH 331 Social Anthropology (3), or
ATH/ African Oral Traditions (3), or
ATH 465 Seminar in Linguistic Anthropology (3), or
ATH 471 Ecological Anthropology (3)
Note: Not open to anthropology majors.
ATH 4 World Cultures, Policy, and Ecology.
Provides an appreciation of human cultural diversity and envelops anthropological approaches to understanding diversity in political, economic and environmental organization and practice.
- ATH 175 Peoples of the World (3); and
- One of the following courses on a World Area:
ATH 303 Native American Cultures (4); or
ATH 304 Contemporary Issues in Native American Life (3); or
ATH 305 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3); or
ATH 307 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (3); or
ATH 329 Religions of Africa (3); or
ATH 364 Language and Cultures in Native North America (3); or
ATH 366 African Oral Traditions (3); and
- Take one of the following courses on anthropological topics in world cultures:
ATH 411 Applied Anthropology (3); or
ATH 431 Origins of State (3); or
ATH 471 Ecological Anthropology (3).
Note: Not open to anthropology majors.
ATH 5 World Cultures and Social Relations.
Provides and appreciation of human cultural diversity and develops anthropological approaches to understanding diversity in social and economic organization, marriage and family patterns, and other facets and forums for social relations.
- ATH 175 Peoples of the World (3); and
- One of the following courses on a World Area:
ATH 303 Native American Cultures (4); or
ATH 304 Contemporary Issues in Native American Life (3); or
ATH 305 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3); or
ATH 307 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (3); or
ATH 329 Religions of Africa (3); or
ATH 364 Language and Cultures in Native North America (3); or
ATH 366 African Oral Traditions (3); and
- One of the following courses on anthropological topics in world cultures:
ATH 301 Intercultural Relations (3); or
ATH 325 Identity: Race, Gender, Class, Sexuality (3);
ATH 331 Social Anthropology (3).
Note: Not open to anthropology majors.
BOT 1 Conservation and the Environment.
Focuses on the challenge of reconciling increasing demands on resources with limitations on resource availability, and explores conservation as it pertains to the environment from a biological and social science perspective, including a historical overview. The first course, chosen from three options, is also a Foundation course in the biological science area. The second course integrates ecological, socioeconomic, and policy perspectives on the use and management of natural resources. The third course focuses on applied problem solving.
- BOT 131 Plants, Humanity, and Environment (MPF) (3), or
BOT 171 Ecology of North America (MPF) (3), or
ZOO 121 Environmental Biology (MPF) (3); and
- GEO 271 Conservation of Natural Resources (3); and
- IES 431 Principles and Applications of Environmental Science (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Geography. Majors in the Department of Botany must select ZOO 121 at the first level; majors in the Department of Zoology must select a botany course at the first level.
BOT 2 Molecular Processes: From Cells to Whole Plants.
A contemporary consideration of how plants work mechanistically. Combines molecular and subcellular structure and function with physical and chemical measurements of underlying genetic and physiological controls. Deals with establishment, replication, maintenance, coordination, and adaptive responses of plants at organizational levels ranging from molecules to whole plants.
- BOT 191 General Botany (MPF) (4), or
BOT/MBI/ZOO 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function,
Cellular, and Molecular Biology (MPF) (4); and
- BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4); and
- BOT/ZOO 342 Genetics (3), or
Fundamentals of Plant Physiology (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Botany. Majors in the Department of Zoology must take or BOT 342 at the third level.
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