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Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

In fall 2004, West Texas A&M University changed from a three-digit numbering scheme to a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified as:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 = masters, 7 = masters/doctoral, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course.

0001–0999—developmental courses, do not count toward degree.

1000–2999—primarily freshman and sophomore courses.

3000–4999—open to students who have completed at least 30 hours and any prerequisite.

5000–5999—graduate level stacked with undergraduate.

6000–6999—master’s level.

7000–7999—master’s/doctoral level.

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken undergraduate “stacked” courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

Course Prefix

The course prefix indicates the assigned WTAMU course abbreviation and course number; e.g., ACCT 2301.

Course Abbreviation and Number in Brackets

A course abbreviation (prefix) and number in brackets indicates the corresponding common course number, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if the common course number and/or prefix is different from the WTAMU number; e.g., [GOVT 1310].

Field-of-Study Curriculum (FOSC)

Field-of-study curriculum is a set of courses that satisfy lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area. All public four-year institutions of higher education are required to accept Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved field-of-study courses. Field-of-study curriculum is indicated with the abbreviation “FOSC” within the brackets indicating the common course number of a course; e.g., [MUSI 1181, 1182; FOSC].

Numbers

The numbers indicate semester credit hours, lecture clock hours per week and lab clock hours per week; e.g., 3 3 0 indicates three semester credit hours, three clock hours of lecture per week and zero clock hours of lab per week.

(HAZ)

Courses marked with (HAZ) may require the use of hazardous chemicals and/or equipment. To participate in these classes, an online “Student Laboratory Safety Training” is required and assigned through WTClass upon registration for the class. By registering for the class, the student agrees to 

  • Complete the assigned training by no later than 12th class day for fall/spring terms or 5th class day for summer terms; and
  • Acknowledge non-participation in activities if not completed by 18th class day for fall/spring terms; 10th class day for summer terms.

 
 

Anthropology

(Offered through the Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences.)
  

  • ANTH 3302 - American Archaeology


    3 3 0
    Survey of prehistoric cultures of North and South America.
  

  • ANTH 3321 - Human Origins


    3 3 0
    A survey of physical, biological and cultural origins of humans in the Old World using data gathered from the fossil record, archeological excavations, modern primate behavior, geological age dating and stratigraphy, genetics and molecular biology.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ANTH 4095 - Problems in Anthropology/Archeology (HAZ)


    1-3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor; Lab Safety Training required. Library, field and laboratory research in anthropology/archeology problems. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.

Applied Music

(Offered through the Department of Music.)

The number identifies the level and type of lesson by medium; e.g., MUAP 3037, section 2, indicates two credit hours of upper-division (junior- or senior-level) trumpet.

Applied Music Level Numbers

1000—First- and second-year students
3000—Third- and fourth-year students

Credit Hours

  • One credit hour is a half-hour lesson per week for secondary music majors and non-music majors (subject to availability of instructor).
  • Two credit hours is an hour lesson per week for music majors.
  • Three credit hours is an hour lesson per week in junior and senior years and is limited to music performance majors only in their principal area of performance. Three credit hours at the graduate level is limited to master of music (M.M.) degree students in their major performance area.
  

  • MUAP 1001 - Applied Music - Violin

    [1002, 1003, 1004]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1005 - Applied Music - Viola

    [1006, 1007, 1008]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1009 - Applied Music - Violoncello

    [1010, 1011, 1012]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1013 - Applied Music - Double Bass

    [1014, 1015, 1016]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1017 - Applied Music - Flute

    [1018, 1019, 1020]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1020 - Applied Music - Woodwinds


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1021 - Applied Music - Oboe

    [1022, 1023, 1024]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1025 - Applied Music - Bassoon

    [1026, 1027, 1028]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1029 - Applied Music - Clarinet

    [1030, 1031, 1032]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1033 - Applied Music - Saxophone

    [1034, 1035, 1036]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1037 - Applied Music - Trumpet

    [1038, 1039, 1040]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1040 - Applied Music - Brass


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1041 - Applied Music - Horn

    [1042, 1043, 1044]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1045 - Applied Music - Trombone

    [1046, 1047, 1048]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1049 - Applied Music - Euphonium

    [1050, 1051, 1052]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1053 - Applied Music - Tuba

    [1054, 1055, 1056]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1057 - Applied Music - Percussion

    [1058, 1059, 1060]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1061 - Guitar, Classical and Jazz


    1,2 1 1
    Private instruction for music majors in classical and jazz guitar. Non-majors by permission. Spring.
  

  • MUAP 1065 - Applied Music - Organ

    [1066, 1067, 168]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1069 - Applied Music - Piano

    [1070, 1071, 1072]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1077 - Applied Music - Harp

    [1078, 1079, 1080]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1081 - Applied Music - Voice

    [1082, 1083, 1084]
    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1085 - Applied Music - Jazz Improvisation


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1087 - Applied Music - Composition


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 1088 - Applied Music - Conducting


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3001 - Applied Music - Violin


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3005 - Applied Music - Viola


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3009 - Applied Music - Violoncello


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3013 - Applied Music - Double Bass


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3017 - Applied Music - Flute


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3021 - Applied Music - Oboe


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3025 - Applied Music - Bassoon


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3029 - Applied Music - Clarinet


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3033 - Applied Music - Saxophone


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3037 - Applied Music - Trumpet


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3041 - Applied Music - Horn


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3045 - Applied Music - Trombone


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3049 - Applied Music - Euphonium


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3053 - Applied Music - Tuba


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3057 - Applied Music - Percussion


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3061 - Guitar, Classical and Jazz


    1,2 1 1
    Private instruction for music majors in classical and jazz guitar. Non-majors by permission. Spring.
  

  • MUAP 3065 - Applied Music - Organ


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3069 - Applied Music - Piano


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3077 - Applied Music - Harp


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3081 - Applied Music - Voice


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3085 - Applied Music - Jazz Improvisation


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3086 - Applied Music - Piano Improvisation


    (For music therapy majors after completing piano requirement) (One two-hour enrollment) Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3087 - Applied Music - Composition


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 3088 - Applied Music - Conducting


    Applied Music is private instruction for music majors.
  

  • MUAP 4194 - Senior Recital


    1 0 1
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Capstone senior recital, enrollment in the final semester of MUAP study, along the with the appropriate corresponding MUAP private lesson. Must be repeated until recital is passed.

Art

(Offered through the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance.)
  

  • ARTS SMNR - Arts Seminar


    0 0 0
    Practice and preparation for the studio art profession per emphasis or major. Required attendance at an established number of seminars/art events per year. Required for minimum of four semesters as designated by the student’s major or emphasis. A grade of “S” or “F” will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated a maximum of six times.
  

  • ARTS 1303 - Art History I


    3 3 0
    Survey of artistic development from the prehistoric period to the 14th century. Provides an introduction to a variety of artists, media institutions, and issues of art history.
  

  • ARTS 1304 - Art History II


    3 3 0
    Survey of artistic development from the 14th century to the present. Provides an introduction to a variety of artists, media, institutions, and issues of art history.
  

  • ARTS 1311 - Two-Dimensional Design


    3 2 4
    Emphasis on two-dimensional design: fundamentals of dot, line, color, form, texture, shape, space and arrangement.
  

  • ARTS 1312 - Three-Dimensional Design


    3 2 4
    Emphasis on three-dimensional forms and concepts.
  

  • ARTS 1316 - Drawing I


    3 2 4
    Beginning course investigating a variety of media, techniques and subjects, exploring perceptual and descriptive possibilities with consideration of drawing as a development process as well as an end in itself.
  

  • ARTS 1317 - Drawing II


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1316 . Expansion of Drawing I stressing expressive and conceptual aspects of drawing, including the human figure within a spatial environment.
  

  • ARTS 1319 - Digital Photography

    [ARTS 2357]
    3 3 0
    Introduction to digital photography, exploring uses of the digital camera, as well as print, negative and slide scanning. Appropriate software applications and ethical concerns of image manipulation.
  

  • ARTS 2313 - Graphic Design I


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core. Introduction to visual communication through graphic design. Problems in design, color, type, concept, history, etc. Emphasis on clear visual thinking, craftsmanship, execution and an introduction to graphic design software.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 2316 - Painting I (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core; Lab Safety Training required. Exploring potentials of oil, acrylic or mixed media with emphasis on color and composition. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 2323 - Drawing III-Life


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core. Life drawing emphasizing anatomy, structure and action of the human figure. Live models provided. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core; Lab Safety Training required. Exploration of various sculptural approaches in a variety of media, including additive and subtractive techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 2333 - Printmaking I (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core; Lab Safety Training required. Introduction to basic printmaking techniques. Emphasis on proper use of tools and equipment. Basic exploration of relief, planographic and intaglio processes. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): Lab Safety Training required. Introduction to various ceramic processes: hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing in stoneware and raku. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 2366 - Watermedia I (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core; Lab Safety Training required. Exploring potentials of watercolor and other aqueous media with instructor’s consent; emphasis on color and composition. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 2375 - Glass I (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): Lab Safety Training required. Introduction to basic glass-making processes. Survey of a variety of glass forming techniques including glass blowing. Emphasis on process techniques and safety. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 2377 - Computer Art I


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core. Introduction to computer art. Exploring use of the computer as a tool for both studio and graphic arts. Basic understanding of hardware and software. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 2378 - Type I


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core. Introduction to typography and use of type as the primary design element. Emphasis on type nomenclature, history and communication problems. The computer is the primary tool.
  

  • ARTS 3302 - Art of Fashion

    Cross-listed with THRE 3302 .
    3 3 0
    The history of fashion from the ancient world to today. An interdisciplinary investigation and demonstration of how fashion plays a crucial role in the production of cultural forms, including theatre, art, and film.
  

  • ARTS 3313 - Graphic Design II


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2313 . Exploration of print design, web design and motion design. Emphasis on concept, design and execution. The computer is used as a primary tool.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3316 - Painting II (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s):  ; Lab Safety Training required. Different forms of the picture surface in order to express various types of visual experiences with emphasis on aesthetic and individual exploration. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3323 - Drawing IV-Life (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s):  ; Lab Safety Training required. Emphasis on composition and exploration of various media, techniques and individual concepts. Live models provided. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3326 - Sculpture II (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2326 . Lab Safety Training required. Advanced investigation of various sculptural media and techniques. Focus will be given to developing aesthetics with regard to artistic principles and contemporary concerns. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3333 - Printmaking II (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2333 ; Lab Safety Training required. Further investigation of relief, intaglio, planographic and stencil processes. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3346 - Ceramics II (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2346 ; Lab Safety Training required. Continuation of ARTS 2346 . Glazing and firing processes and contemporary and historical ceramic forms. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3366 - Watermedia II (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2366 . Lab Safety Training required. Techniques of utilizing water media on various surfaces. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3375 - Glass II-Advanced Investigation of Various Techniques (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2375 . Lab Safety Training required. Advanced investigation of various glass forming processes and techniques. Focus will be given to developing and mastering specific techniques with regard to aethetics principles and contemporary concerns. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 3376 - Animation I (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core and ARTS 2313 . Lab Safety Training required. Introduction to video, animation, photography and moviemaking. May involve mixed or experimental media and techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 3377 - Computer Art II


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2377  or consent of instructor. Further investigation of computer art. Exploration of various bit-mapped and vector-based drawing programs, including photo-image editing software. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 3378 - Type II


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 2378 . Advanced typography problems using type as the primary design element. More in-depth solutions to communications problems using typography. The computer is the primary tool. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 3379 - Illustration I


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): foundation studio core. Exploration of image-making techniques and visualization of ideas. The computer will be used for typesetting.
  

  • ARTS 3381 - Art Fundamentals


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing. To acquaint the student with several basic art media and their use.
  

  • ARTS 3392 - Special Topics


    3 3 0 or 3 2 4, pending
    Intensive exploration of a selected topic in art. Topic to be determined each semester course is offered. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 3394 - Individual Study


    3 0 0,6*
    Prerequisite(s): 24 semester hours of art and consent of instructor. Individual work in the student’s area of interest developed through individual conferences with the instructor in the field of study. *Classes may meet on a TBA schedule. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 4098 - Art Internship


    3,6 0 0)
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing and permission of instructor. Internship program for students to gain practical experiences in operation and management of museums, art galleries and art sales, or for students to gain practical experiences in the graphic-design industry. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 4313 - Graphic Design III


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3313 . Continued exploration of print design, web design and motion design. Emphasis on concept, design and execution. Assignments require more in-depth solutions. The computer is the primary tool. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4316 - Painting III (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3316 . Lab Safety Training required. Advanced techniques of oil, acrylic or mixed media. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 4323 - Drawing V-Life


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3323 . Drawing, emphasizing individuality and experimentation in techniques, composition and subject matter. Live models will be provided. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4326 - Sculpture III (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3326 ; Lab Safety Training required. Advanced individual investigation of sculpture techniques with emphasis on production of major professional-quality pieces. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4333 - Printmaking III (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3333 ; Lab Safety Training required. Advanced individual investigation of graphic techniques with emphasis on production of major professional-quality pieces. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4346 - Ceramics III (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3346 ; Lab Safety Training required. Advanced individual investigation of ceramic techniques with emphasis on production of major professional-quality pieces. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4366 - Watermedia III (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3366 ; Lab Safety Training required. Advanced watermedia techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 4370 - Seminar in Aesthetics and Visual Culture


    3 3 0
    An in-depth discussion of aesthetic theory and philosophy, art criticism, and the role of visual culture in society. Topic to be determined each semester course is offered. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 4371 - Art History


    3 3 0
    An in-depth investigation of the issues and practices of art history. Topic to be determined each semester course is offered. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4375 - Glass III-Advanced Investigation of Glass Techniques (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3375 ; Lab Safety Training required. Advanced individual investigation of glass techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4376 - Animation II (HAZ)


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3376 ; Lab Safety Training required. Emphasis on experimental animation, video, photography and moviemaking. Some individual investigation encouraged. May involve mixed or experimental media and techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • ARTS 4377 - Computer Art III


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3377  or consent of instructor. Advanced techniques in computer art. Individual exploration of computer imagery with emphasis on production of professional-quality pieces. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
 

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