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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The number system reflects the level of course material and associated rigor. With the exception of upper graduate level and professional courses, any prerequisite restrictions limiting the level of a student accepted into a course shall be specified in a course prerequisites. Courses shall be numbered as follows:
| 001-099 |
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No credit, non-degree and/or developmental courses; |
| 100-199 |
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Freshmen level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 200-299 |
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Sophomore level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 300-399 |
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Junior level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 400-499 |
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Advanced junior and senior level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 400G-499G |
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Senior and first year graduate level course; graduate credit for non-majors only; |
| 500-599 |
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First year graduate level course; undergraduate and graduate credit; |
| 600-799 |
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Upper graduate level course; open only to graduate students; |
| 800-999 |
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Professional Programs course; open only to students in professional colleges and to students in other colleges offering professional degrees as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education. |
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The letter R following the course designation and number indicates a remedial course. No course designated with an R will be counted as credit toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky. |
Courses may be approved for variable credits, e.g., (1-3), (2-6), etc. In no case, however, may the total credits exceed the maximum number authorized for the course.
Repeated registration in a course may be allowed if the course description carries the statement: “May be repeated to maximum of … credits.” However, a student may enroll only one time in a specific course during a given semester. Courses with the same number are not considered to be the same course if different identifying titles are an integral part of the record.
Unless indicated in the course description, the number of credits for a course indicates the number of lecture or discussion or class hours.
Exceptions to the requirements for admission to courses may be made as follows:
Seniors with superior ability or preparation may be admitted to courses numbered between 600 and 799, upon approval of the instructor, the dean of the student’s college and the Dean of The Graduate School.
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A-S 560 - ADVANCED HOT METALS: FABRICATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 560 is an advanced level course, continuing metal working skills, techniques and processes for producing sculptural forms based on traditional and contemporary ideas. Primary emphasis is placed on metal shop orientation: fabrication, forging and non-traditional materials and surfaces. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.
Prereq: A-S 360 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 561 - ADVANCED HOT METALS: CASTING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 561 is an advanced course in metal working skills, techniques and processes for production sculpture forms based on traditional and contemporary ideas. Primary emphasis is placed on metal shop orientation: casting and non-traditional materials and surfaces. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.
Prereq: A-S 361 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 564 - DIGITAL FABRICATION PROJECTS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This is an advanced course in which students will utilize knowledge from previous hybrid fabrication courses to create personal projects and research to develop a professional body of work and studio practice. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.
Prereq: A-S 365 or A-S 366 or consent of the instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 567 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN DIGITAL FABRICATION (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This is an advanced course that allows students to explore a variety of digital fabrication processes used in CAD/CAM based artistic topics. This class builds on students’ previous experiences with hybrid fabrication media. Readings and discussion of contemporary and future directions in digital fabrication supplement the class. The use of current technology combined with traditional processes in an artistic context will be emphasized. Students will develop a professional body of work stemming from personal research. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.
Prereq: A-S 365 or A-S 366 or consent of the instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 570 - CERAMICS III
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Supervised individual development in ceramics. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 371 or consent of the instructor.
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A-S 571 - CERAMICS IV
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Continuation of A-S 570; emphasis on professional awareness and development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 570 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 580 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 580 is a photography based project course. The emphasis of this course is on the expansion of photographic techniques, self-expression, and long-term project development.
Prereq: Any of the following: A-S 381, A-S 384, A-S 385, A-S 386, A-S 305 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 581 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 581 is a continuation of A-S 580. The emphasis of this course is advanced exploration and experimentation of photographic techniques, self-expression, and long-term project development in preparation for student’s future success in independent research. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: A-S 580 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 584 - COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 584 is a continuation of A-S 384. The emphasis is upon advanced color photographic processes and continued acquisition of skills for self-expression through the medium. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Studio, nine hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 384 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 586 - ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES PHOTOGRAPHY II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 586 is a continuation of A-S 386. The emphasis is upon advanced alternative photographic processes and continued acquisition of skills for self-expression through the various media. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Studio, nine hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 386 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 587 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An advanced course focusing on a specific area or topic of lens based or photographic arts emphasizing personal development of theoretical, conceptual and technical skills. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.
Prereq: Will be designated with subtitle or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 596 - WORKSHOP
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
Workshops in a variety of media dealing with supervised investigation of advanced art studio problems.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 103 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS: SELF-AWARENESS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
Emotional intelligence (EI) is arguably the most important key to success in one’s career and personal life. This course, focusing on self-awareness, is the first course in a five-course series that allows students to explore the research and theories of EI, the various dimensions of EI, and EI’s applications in the arts. Students in this course will examine concepts around self-awareness utilizing a variety of strategies including identifying emotions and behavioral responses; practicing mindfulness, self-talk, and gratitude; and developing time management skills.
Prereq: Pre-major in Arts Administration.
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AAD 150 - ARTS IN ACTION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Arts in Action explores the everyday application of art around us. Students will consider how art communicates messages about community and culture, social issues, and societal change. Focusing on art outside the traditional exhibition and performance space setting, students consider how art helps society navigate personal and community concerns. Attention to the arts administrators who pursue these endeavors is also explored.
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AAD 203 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS: EMPATHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
Emotional intelligence (EI) is arguably the most important key to success in one’s career and personal life. In this course, students will explore the research and theories of EI, the various dimensions of EI, and EIs applications in the arts as related to empathy. Students will specifically focus on empathy, including the ways in which empathy is developed, managing one’s own sense of empathy, and the impact of the empathy deficit. The course also asks students to connect empathy to the applied practice of arts administration.
Prereq: Pre-major in Arts Administration and completion of AAD 103.
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AAD 240 - ARTS ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGIES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with a working knowledge of technological concepts and essential skills necessary for working and communicating in today’s arts organizations. Students will learn to create, organize, and communicate information through technological tools most commonly used in the field. Utilizing word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, design software, students will design content for social platforms, create effective infographics, build and utilize spreadsheet formulas, generate charts and graphs, and produce public communication pieces.
Prereq: Pre-major status in Arts Administration.
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AAD 250 - DIGITAL DESIGN FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Effective visual communication has become vital for businesses in today’s global market. AAD 250: Digital Design for Arts Administrations I will explore the powerful graphic and visual design programs of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and iMovie. Students will develop an ‘eye’ for design through the exploration of advanced design software, advanced design elements, and peer critiques. Students will demonstrate basic design skills through design projects for both print and the web.
Prereq: Enrollment limited to AAD pre-majors prior to add/drop.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 260 - DIGITAL DESIGN FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A successful organization will have a beautiful and creative online presence through the digital realms of blogging, eNewsletters, and website design. In AAD 260: Digital Design for Arts Administrators II, students will explore topics such as branding, marketing, color theory, and digital analytics. Specifically, students will learn the process of designing, building and maintaining a website that meets an organization’s needs. The course will also examine the legal, philosophical, societal and technological issues relevant to delivering information in the 21st century.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 250, CIS/WRD 111 or CIS/WRD 112.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 299 - ARTS ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP ORIENTATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
All students in Arts Administration are required to complete 6-credit hours of internship work. Internships provide an experiential learning opportunity for students to experience real-world circumstances in the arts. AAD 299: Arts Administration Internship Orientation is designed to prepare students for their internship experience. Topics include searching for an internship, resume and cover letter construction, interviewing skills, and professionalism in the work place. Students must complete AAD 299 before they may register for internship hours.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 150, 203, 250 and CIS/WRD 111 or CIS/WRD 112.
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AAD 300 - MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING FOR THE ARTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Arts organizations are inherently collaborative. Arts administration students need to understand the concepts and theories of leadership, management and followership in order to contribute effectively in the ever-changing and adaptive environment of arts organizations. AAD 300: Management and Planning for the Arts will explore the principles of arts management, management theory and practice, organizational structure, organizational culture and communication, decision-making and accountability, human resource management and volunteer administration, and ethics and social responsibility. Additionally, students will study the various approaches to conducting strategic planning, using SWOT analysis, as well as identification of strategic issues and the formulation of strategic plans.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 150, 203, 250 and CIS/WRD 111 or CIS/WRD 112.
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AAD 303 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS: COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to expand the competencies of students in order to work successfully in teams and build true collaborations. Through structured and unstructured team building, students will analyze and evaluate their own experiences in both leading and participating in teams. Special consideration will be placed on the how teams function within arts organizations.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration. AAD 203 and AAD 300.
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AAD 305 - ARTS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Arts Administration Business Communications introduces students to a variety of technical and business writing theories and practices as they apply in the field of arts administration. The course introduces students to different communication styles and dynamic processes through the application of a variety of communications techniques including verbal, nonverbal, written, visual, listening, and technological communications. Students will apply business communications principles in the creation of business documents and both oral and visual presentations.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 150, 203, 250 and CIS/WRD 111 or CIS/WRD 112.
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AAD 310 - MARKETING FOR THE ARTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Connecting and communicating with current and prospective arts audiences is essential for ensuring a strong future for the arts. AAD 310 Marketing for the Arts offers an overview of marketing, advertising, and promotion for visual and performing arts institutions. Students will learn practical strategies and solutions for building audiences for the arts through market research, marketing principles, and communication techniques. Topics include audience development, market segmentation, positioning strategies, marketing plans, media coverage, and promotion techniques.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 250, 300, and 305.
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AAD 320 - FUNDRAISING FOR THE ARTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
In the United States, a significant amount of nonprofit arts organizations’ income comes from unearned revenue through fundraising. Without substantial knowledge and skills specific to fundraising in the nonprofit sector, arts organizations may not be able to sustain themselves long-term. This course prepares students to understand the function of fundraising in arts organizations and helps them pursue careers in fundraising and development within the nonprofit arts sector. Furthermore, this course will guide students through the key theories, principles, processes, and programs of fundraising.
Prereq: AAD 250, AAD 300, and AAD 310.
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AAD 350 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Financial management is a core function within the management of cultural and arts organizations. It is the foundation upon which the resources (human, physical and financial) of any organization are maintained and monitored. In the nonprofit sector, the relationship of ‘mission to money’ is an important conceptual framework, and must be understood by arts managers. Financial analysis is an essential requisite for sound strategic planning and governance, and managers of nonprofit arts organizations are the source of financial information. AAD 350: Financial Management for Arts Organizations I is the first of two courses that will guide students through the key conceptual areas of financial management. Part I includes understanding the basic principles of accounting, legal reporting requirements, reading financial statements and interpreting performance measurements.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 300, 303, 310 and UK Core Quantitative and Statistical requirements.
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AAD 353 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS: MANAGING SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
Emotional intelligence (EI) is arguably the most important key to success in one’s career and personal life. This course continues the exploration of research and theories of EI, the various dimensions of EI, and EIs applications in the arts. Students will examine their own EI through a variety of self-assessment tools, activities, and exercises. Students in this course will focus on their development of social skills as well as social relationship management and social responsibility.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and completion of all 100- and 200-level AAD courses and AAD 303.
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AAD 370 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Financial management is a core function within the management of cultural and arts organizations. It is the foundation upon which the resources (human, physical, and financial) of any organization are maintained and monitored. In the nonprofit sector, the relationship of ‘mission to money’ is an important conceptual framework, and must be understood by arts managers. Financial analysis is an essential requisite for sound strategic planning and governance, and managers of nonprofit arts organizations are the source of financial information. AAD 370: Financial Management for Arts Organizations II is the second of the two financial management courses that will guide students through the key conceptual areas of financial management. Part II includes creating mission-driven budgets, developing cost-benefit analyses, managing cash flow, endowment and capital management, and understanding the use and purpose of economic impact studies.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 320 and AAD 350.
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AAD 380 - EVENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT FOR THE ARTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Event planning and event management are not the same thing. Further, events in the arts, entertainment, and cultural sectors have unique components. Through the creation of event timelines, event plans, reports, evaluation documents, project management tools, budgets, staffing plans, and risk assessments, students in this course will learn the fundamentals of event operations, venue management, and client relations.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and completion of AAD 300, 303, 305, and AAD 350.
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AAD 390 - PROGRAMMING AND EVENT PLANNING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Arts programming and events are at the core of all arts and cultural organizations. AAD 390: Programming and Event Planning will prepare students for planning and implementing arts programs and events by considering organizational mission and vision; planning processes and logistics; collaboration and individual responsibilities; marketing and fundraising strategies, budget management; and evaluation. Students will be introduced to relevant programming theory and research methodologies for planning and evaluating arts programs.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and completion of all 200- level AAD courses and AAD 320, AAD 350, and AAD 353.
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AAD 395 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 9 (Variable)
A student-designed research project or applied practice experience under the supervision of an Arts Administration faculty member. Regular consultation with the instructor is required. An approved project plan is required.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration required.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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AAD 399 - ARTS ADMINISTRATION PRACTICUM
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
Under the supervision of a faculty member, students complete on-campus arts administration service projects. At least one of the two projects must be in service to the student’s primary art discipline’s department or school. Examples of projects might include conducting a publicity campaign for an event, working on a fundraiser, producing a publication, conducting research, updating a website, etc. Pass/fail option only. Learning contract required.
Prereq: Arts Administration major or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
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AAD 402 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
A seminar course which covers special topics in arts administration. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits when identified by different subtitles.
Prereq: Completion of AAD 300, AAD 310 and AAD 320 or consent of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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AAD 403 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS: DECISION-MAKING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
People make hundreds of decisions each day. Many decisions are simple. Other decisions require thoughtful deliberation. Yet all decisions, whether simple or complex, involve cognitive processes which are reflected in a variety of different fields of study. In Decision Making in Arts Administration, students will explore the theories and concepts surrounding decision making, decision modes, and decision strategies. Students will use these concepts and apply them to real-world arts administration scenarios.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and AAD 353.
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AAD 410 - ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
The arts of the 21st century need skillful, innovative, and imaginative leaders and followers. Students in Arts Entrepreneurship will have the opportunity to work on an entrepreneurial venture that connects with arts, artists and/or arts organizations with identified beneficiaries under the guidance of a faculty member. Students will have the opportunity to bring a project to life through a business or project plan that incorporates all the skills of an arts entrepreneur including project design, event planning, marketing, fundraising, financial management, leadership and followership, and program evaluation.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and completion all 200- and 300- level AAD courses. Students enrolled in the Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking may enroll without the prerequisite courses in their senior year.
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AAD 420 - ARTS ADMINISTRATION: PRACTICES, POLICIES AND THE LAW
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Artists and arts administrators are required to work within current cultural, business and legal environments. Thus, students in AAD 420 Arts Administration: Practices, Policies and the Law will discuss cultural policy, management and legal issues that affect the arts, arts organizations and artists. Topics include cultural policy, funding, advocacy, arts and community, First Amendment rights, intellectual property, organizational structure, contracts, labor unions and employee relations. Students will analyze contemporary and historical case studies to expose the cultural, legal and business issues that frame the arts in today’s society.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and completion all 200- and 300- level AAD courses.
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AAD 450 - ARTS ADMINISTRATION SENIOR SEMINAR
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
As an advanced seminar course, this course prepares students to enter the job market or pursue graduate studies. It builds upon the other courses in the curriculum as well as practicum and internship experiences. During the course, students will work to revise and prepare electronic portfolios based on written and graphic materials prepared throughout their degree program. Additionally, students will write and critique cover letters and resumes and prepare for job interviews and negotiations. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and completion all 200- and 300- level AAD courses. The course should be completed in the final semester of a student’s BA program.
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AAD 475G - MANAGING YOUR ARTISTIC CAREER
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Artistic careers are exciting, dynamic and meaningful. Yet artists still require the skills and knowledge of business and industry in order to build a successful career. This course will walk you through the steps of setting your goals and the objectives that will guide you in building your career. Using the hybrid format, the course will include presentations of arts administration principles and practices as well as in-person sections tailored to students in Music, Theatre and Dance, and the Visual Arts.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 480 - ARTS PROGRAMMING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
In the arts and culture sector, programming is so much more than logistics. It is a mission-driven, relational pursuit that personifies organizational identity, attracts funding, and ultimately results in presentations to, and engagements with, the public. The breadth and depth of what arts programming looks like, for any type of arts organization, requires staff to develop, manage, and evaluate its offerings. This course explores the relevant theory, history, and practice of programming for different types of arts organizations.
Prereq: Major status in Arts Administration and completion of AAD 310, 320, and 380.
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AAD 499 - INTERNSHIP IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 12 (Variable)
The Arts Administration internship experience provides students the opportunity to explore specific career interests in the arts while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a workplace setting with the support of both an on-site supervisor and a faculty advisor. Arts Administration students must complete two internships at two different organizations. These internships may not be taken in the same semester. One credit hour is equal to 50 work hours. This is a controlled enrollment course and a completed Learning Contract is required.
Prereq: AAD 299; Major status in Arts Administration; Controlled Enrollment; Learning Contract Required.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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AAD 500 - THE ARTS AND ARTISTS IN SOCIETY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
The arts and artists have influenced concepts of love, war, religion, race, ethnicity, and gender and have helped societies face problems, celebrate accomplishments, mourn losses, beautify environments, and drive economies. The course allows students to investigate the intersection of arts and civic life. Through the exploration of topics including the intrinsic and extrinsic value of the arts; and social, economic, and political trends, students will learn the role of the arts and artists in historical and contemporary society.
Prereq: Undergraduate Arts Administration Students: Senior Status
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 502 - SEMINAR IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
A seminar which covers special topics in arts administration. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits when identified by different subtitles.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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AAD 521 - NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
The concept of governance is critical in the nonprofit sector. Governing boards are a vital component for the success of nonprofit organizations. AAD 531 Nonprofit Board Governance is designed to provide an understanding of how a nonprofit is governed through a volunteer board of directors. In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of governance, trusteeship, and leadership in nonprofit organizations. Additionally, students will analyze legal, fiduciary and ethical responsibilities of nonprofit boards in order to critically understand the role of board leadership.
Prereq: Undergraduate students: AAD 350 and senior status. Graduate and certificate students: AAD 625 or AAD 626.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 531 - SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, PROMOTION, AND BRANDING FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
For most people, social media has become a place for news, networking, and keeping in touch. Today’s arts organizations have a golden opportunity to tap into this hybrid form of word-of-mouth marketing to promote their own brands, share news and events, and tap into the wants and needs of their patrons and donors. In this course, students will learn the foundations of social media marketing through platform selection, content management, and posting techniques. Additionally, students will explore how to engage with an online audience and encourage user generated content by using various tools and techniques. Lastly, students will learn to read analytical data received from online engagement with digital marketing content.
Prereq: For graduate students, no prerequisite courses are required. Undergraduate students must have permission from the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 532 - LIVE STREAMING EVENTS AND INTERACTIVITY FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
Live streaming video on a variety of social media sites has become a popular method of promoting a brand, enabling users to share content, and creating a high level of engagement with patrons and donors. Yet, with this tool, arts organizations grapple with a wide range of issues, including quality, purpose, and relevance. This course will explore how arts organizations can leverage this tool to increase brand awareness and provide an engaging platform for patrons, donors, and others to interact with the organization and its products.
Prereq: For graduate students, no prerequisite courses are required. Undergraduate students need permission from instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 535 - BRAND DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A powerful brand can propel a business, entrepreneur, or non-profit to reach its full potential. By connecting simple concepts to complex practices in the arts, strategic branding enables patrons, donors and stakeholders to better connect, and ultimately give, buy, and participate on a higher level. Elements such as writing tone and style; logo and its specific applications; use of color, pattern and spatial organization; social media practices; and public outreach events can either build a more powerful, clear brand or distract from that desired brand and mission. In this course, students will learn how to effectively assess existing arts brands and identify techniques to improve upon them, as well as learn how to build a new arts brand.
Prereq: Undergraduate students: AAD 310 and senior status. Graduate students: AAD 600 and AAD 630.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 542 - GRANT WRITING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
The competitive grant proposal process is the ultimate exercise in organizational capacity, yet the process itself can be elusive. In AAD 542 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations, students will develop proposal writing, development, and research skills. Specific topics will include writing style and format, advanced analysis of tone, institutional prospect research, program design, strategic planning, building a case for support, identifying funding sources, creating the letter of intent, evaluation, sustainability, organizational capacity, and grant writing ethics. During this course, students will identify, work closely with, and write a complete grant proposal for a nonprofit organization of their choice.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 555 - FUNDRAISING: IDENTIFYING AND CULTIVATING INDIVIDUAL DONORS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course will help students develop the necessary skills for soliciting contributions from individuals by focusing on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and acknowledgement of contributions to arts organizations. Students will learn how to identify potential donors and create a ‘case for giving’ that aligns with the arts organization’s mission before creating targeted fundraising campaigns. The course will also include creative and effective methods of retaining donors. Students will not only be thinking about how to present an ‘ask’ to potential arts donors, but actually demonstrating it through real-world activities.
Prereq: For graduate students, no prerequisite courses are required. Undergraduate students must meet two key criteria before being able to register and enroll into this course: First, they must be classified as seniors at the university (successfully completed 90 credits of coursework). Second, they must have ‘full major status’ in the Arts Administration program before registering and enrolling into this course.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 560 - TEACHING ARTISTRY FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
By giving students both the understanding and skills necessary to create engaging artistic experiences, AAD 560: Teaching Artistry for School- based Programs provides students preparation for reaching out to people and communities of diverse backgrounds. Participants will learn the essential skills, strategies, and processes of teaching artistry and arts education for arts organizations. Building from a historical perspective, students will practice teaching artistry by learning how to ‘open up works of art’ and create interactive performances and art exhibits. Course content will also include classroom lesson and assessment creation as well as models of education utilized in professional arts organizations.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 565 - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE ARTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of all arts-programming activities is to engage attendees somehow. Through a thorough case study*, students explore the various ways arts administrators can provide community-engaging activities within their cultural organizations. The exploration includes assessing the risks taken by patrons to participate in the arts as well as identifying constituents and determining how to communicate with them. Students will not only learn to build strategies that identify program relevancy and engagement, but also explain why community engagement is essential for meeting an organization’s goals. Plus, students will analyze how an organization relates to the public it serves. Finally, students will have an opportunity to organically develop an engagement plan that includes community-engagement activities as well as the evaluations that assess the effectiveness of those activities. NOTE: *This course requires each student to choose one cultural organization in his or her community to research and serve as a case study throughout the entire course. Please see the syllabus for complete details and direct any questions to the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAD 585 - ARTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: CREATING A RESILIENT ORGANIZATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
The frequency of natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and data breaches across the globe and the dramatic retelling of them on various media outlets has created an expectation that emergency plans be developed and routinely updated for areas of public assembly, including arts and culture venues. This course provides a sociological overview of community actions and reactions to disasters as well as a customized planning approach for arts managers and artists in preparing for emergencies.
Prereq: For graduate students, no prerequisite courses are required. Undergraduate students must meet two key criteria before being able to register and enroll into this course: First, they must be classified as seniors at the university (successfully completed 90 credits of coursework). Second, they must have ‘full major status’ in the Arts Administration program before registering and enrolling into this course.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAS 100 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN STUDIES
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a basic overview of African histories, cultures and societies.
Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics.
Crosslisted with: HIS 100
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AAS 168 - ALL THAT SPEAK OF JAZZ: AN INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY INTO JAZZ AND DEMOCRACY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course is a hybrid cultural studies seminar and creative composition course that explores jazz theory as a philosophical artistic practice rooted in American democracy. It investigates jazz aesthetics as a literary, visual, and musical art form, and it examines theories of jazz composition as philosophical statements in direct conversation with the principles of U.S. democracy. The course also explores the philosophical and aesthetic connections of jazz literature to surrealist and existentialist artistic movements in modern and postmodern cultural contexts. Artists to be discussed include James Baldwin, Harryette Mullen, and others. The theoretical aspects of this course will demonstrate how jazz has been a source of inspiration for a variety of twentieth-century literatures and theoretical practices. The readings include selections of fiction, poetry, drama, and essays with emphasis on jazz literary modes, creative trends, and political connotations specific to African American literature and culture.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity. Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
Crosslisted with: ENG 168
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AAS 200 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
An interdisciplinary course which establishes the intellectual context for an examination of the African-American experience; it introduces students to the various approaches scholars use to analyze that experience. This course employs a topical framework which permits focus on issues reflecting the diversity and richness of African-American experience across geographic boundaries. Additional costs associated with field trips may be associated with this course. It is anticipated the cost will be under $50.
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
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AAS 235 - INEQUALITIES IN SOCIETY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course seeks to promote and understanding of inequalities in American society by considering them in the context of the social origins, development, and persistence of inequalities in the United States and other societies. Bases of inequality that may be considered include race/ethnicity, class/status, gender/sexuality, age, political and regional differences as these relates to politics, social justice, community engagement, and/or public policy.
Prereq: SOC 101 or CLD 102
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: SOC 235
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AAS 253 - HISTORY OF PRE-COLONIAL AFRICA
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the early history of Africa, from human evolution to colonization by European powers in the late 19th century. Topics include: the development of states from kinship based forms of political organization, the political, cultural, and social transformations that accompanied African conversion to Islam, a close examination of oral epic poetry as a window into medieval empire-building in the Sahel, an extended conversation about the role of Africa in the transatlantic slave trade, and a discussion of the dilemmas faced by African rulers in the era of partition on conquest by European powers. Successful students will gain a thorough introduction to the major developments in the early history of Africa, which will serve as a solid foundation for further coursework in African history and other African studies courses.
Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics. Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.
Crosslisted with: HIS 253
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AAS 254 - HISTORY OF COLONIAL AND POSTCOLONIAL AFRICA
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course is a survey of the history of Africa from the onset of colonial rule in the 1880s to the present. Its main objective is to introduce students to some of the major socio-political and economic developments that made Africa what it is today. The course will explore themes such as the European conquest of Africa and Africans’ responses, African nationalism and struggles for independence, as well as post- colonial African politics and economic (under)development.
Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics. Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.
Crosslisted with: HIS 254
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AAS 260 - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
African American history has many beginnings all over the Atlantic World in Europe, North and South America, and Africa. This course begins with by blending and connecting the histories of many continents then moves on to focus on the lives of Africans, Atlantic Creoles, and African Americans in what became the Untied States of America. Students will learn about the social construction of race in early America, the development of America’s system of chattel slavery, and the expansion of the ‘peculiar institution.’ Students will also learn about free people of color, resistance to slavery, and the contributions of African Americans to American politics and society. The course concludes with the American Civil War and the Reconstruction, an era when African Americans asserted their political presence in new ways and actively redefined American freedom. Students will be required to read and write critically by thinking about how race, class, and gender intersect. Students will also engage both primary and secondary sources to hone their analytical skills, to improve their academic writing, and to better understand the African American past.
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
Crosslisted with: HIS 260
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AAS 261 - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 1865-PRESENT
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. The rise of segregation and the ghetto and aspects of race relations are examined.
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
Crosslisted with: HIS 261
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AAS 263 - AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE OF FRENCH EXPRESSION IN TRANSLATION (SR)
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course treats major cultural questions concerning the exchange between Africa and the Caribbean in terms of historical, sociological, political, and literary events. No knowledge of French is required.
Crosslisted with: FR 263
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AAS 264 - INTRODUCTION TO BLACK WRITERS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to written and oral works by Black authors of Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States. The course includes writers such as Chinua Achebe (Africa), Wilson Harris (Caribbean), and Toni Morrison (USA), as well as others from the diverse field of literature written by African-American authors and authors of color worldwide. Attention will be paid to student writing, particularly to devising a thesis, crafting an argument, and learning how to use supporting evidence. See departmental listings for different offerings per semester. Offers UK Core credit for Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities. Fulfills ENG premajor requirement. Can be taken for ENG Major Elective credit. Provides ENG minor credit. Credit will not be given to students who already have credit for ENG 264.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ENG 260
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AAS 300 - HISTORY OF JAZZ
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
A listening survey course covering the chronological evolution of jazz from its West African and European roots, through its germination in America, to the present. Emphasis will be on the various styles and functions of jazz, particularly as they have been affected by changing social-cultural patterns during the twentieth century.
Crosslisted with: MUS 300
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AAS 301 - INTRODUCTION TO THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The course will explore the making of the African Diaspora in the Atlantic and Indian Ocean worlds through a combination of historical and ethnographic studies. How did men and women of African descent come to populate and shape the cultures, economies, and politics of the Americas and South Asia? The course will begin with an examination of African cultures in the centuries leading up to European colonization of the Americas and the advent of the Atlantic slave trade. The spread of Islam and Christianity and the growth of empires in East and West Africa will be discussed as part of understanding the traditions and practices which Africans brought with them to the Americas and throughout the Indian Ocean world. We will look at the development of the African Diaspora in the Middle East and South Asia in order to more fully contextualize the western development of the diaspora. The course ends with an examination of African Americans in the United States.
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AAS 326 - CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN LIVES
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
What do you think when you hear AFRICA? This course goes beyond the words, images and stereotypes that we typically learn from western news reports, popular media and mainstream descriptions of issues on the continent. Our goal will be to examine, and challenge, many of the popular portrayals of Africa, and thus build a more realistic and grounded understanding of the region. We will consider issues of geography, social organization and family life, health and food security, economy and ecology, and politics and identity. But our examination will draw from African sources and people living on the continent, as well as media built on long term engagement with the multitude of African nations. We will investigate how social, economic and global systems come together to produce the diversity of lives across the vast region. We will also discover positive, hopeful and sustainable aspects of African life with attention to local people’s solutions and efforts to build the lives they want. Ultimately, we will come away with both better understanding of the complex reality of ‘Africa’, and with analytical tools for examining other complex, but often stereotyped, issues in society more broadly.
Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ANT 326
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AAS 328 - GEOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
A comprehensive regional overview, emphasizing cultural adaptation to desert environments. The interrelationships among religions, cultures, and the physical environment will be examined, along with the region’s position and influence in the global system.
Prereq: GEO 152, GEO 160, GEO 172, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: GEO 328
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AAS 336 - GEOGRAPHY OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on the cultural geographies of the subcontinent, rural landscapes and cultures and environmental problems, the historical geography of precolonial and colonial Africa, and the social geography of contemporary economic development.
Prereq: GEO 130 and 152, 160, or 172.
Crosslisted with: GEO 336
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AAS 360 - RACE AND SPORTS IN AMERICA
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This reading seminar examines the history of race and sport in American.
Crosslisted with: HIS 360
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AAS 384 - BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
A workshop that explores the history, literature and performance of theatre artists of the African diaspora.
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AAS 400 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND AFRICANA STUDIES (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Detailed investigation of a particular topic in African-American and Africana Studies, with emphasis both on content and existing research. Topics will vary from semester to semester and are announced the preceding semester. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours when identified by a different subtitle.
Prereq: AAS 200.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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AAS 401 - INDEPENDENT READING AND RESEARCH IN AFRICAN- AMERICAN AND AFRICANA STUDIES
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
For African-American and Africana Studies majors and minors. The student pursues a course of reading and research under the guidance of a staff member and completes a major research project. A written contract defining the area of study is negotiated between student and instructor at the beginning of the course. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: African-American and Africana Studies major or minor, twelve hours of African-American and Africana Studies major or minor courses, including AAS 200.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AAS 406 - BLACK WOMEN IN U.S. HISTORY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
As historian Deborah Gray White has noted, ‘The uniqueness of the African American female’s situation is that she stands at the crossroads of two of the most well-developed ideologies in America, that regarding women and that regarding the Negro.’ In that regard, black women’s history offers a lens into racism and sexism in America, but also resistance to such oppression. Covering a broad regional and chronological scope, this course is designed to introduce students to the major themes, debates, and developments in African-American women’s history, especially as seen through the lives of individual women–some you’ve probably heard of, others you may not have. Much of the course readings and films will consist then of biography and autobiography.
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
Crosslisted with: HIS 406
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AAS 417G - SURVEY OF SUB-SAHARAN POLITICS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
A survey of sub-Saharan government and politics intended to give the student broad knowledge about the setting of African politics, precolonial African political systems, the political legacies of major European colonial powers, and problems of political development.
Prereq: PS 210 or 212.
Crosslisted with: PS 417G
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AAS 432 - RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Analysis of relationships between racial and ethnic groups and the behavioral products thereof. Sources and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. Situation and prospects of minorities. Strategies of change and tension reduction.
Prereq: Six hours of social science or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: SOC 432
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AAS 433 - TOPICS IN SOCIAL INEQUALITIES (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
A sociological study of topics relevant to social inequalities and stratification. May be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Six hours of social science or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: SOC 435
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AAS 469 - THE KENTUCKY AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course offers a general perspective of the African American experience in Kentucky. Students will discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of black life in the state form the earliest settlement to the present. This course will also highlight the people, places, events, organizations, and institutions that have been pivotal to the Kentucky African American experience.
Crosslisted with: HIS 469
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AAS 470 - THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course will review Martin Luther King Jr.’s religious and political thought as well as his rise to national leadership. It will explore the man, the movement, and the message within the context of the black freedom struggle.
Crosslisted with: HIS 470
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AAS 471 - RACE, ETHNICITY AND POLITICS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
An examination of the role that race and ethnicity play in the political arena. Students will explore the nature of race, racism, and ethnocentrism, as well as their impact on political institutions and public policy. Particular attention will be given to elections, public opinion, mass media and social movements in the United States.
Crosslisted with: PS 471
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AAS 500 - AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to the study of African American life, culture, and history as well as interdisciplinary modes of inquiry that engage the arts, history, literature, and social science. Major topics covered will be the history of race in America, the long Black freedom struggle, and African American epistemologies and methodologies.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAS 523 - SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES ON RACISM AND ETHNIC PREJUDICES IN AMERICA
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 2 - 3 (Variable)
The course is designed to provide the knowledge needed in understanding the dynamics of institutional racism from a broader perspective of five specific ethnic minorities in rural and urban America. Particular emphasis is placed upon planned community change and strategies pertinent to minority group communities. Students who wish to make a special, in-depth study of one of the specified content areas may take this course for one additional credit.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: SW 523
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AAS 545 - PSYCHOLOGY OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
EDP 545, Psychology of the Black Experience, is an elective course in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology and is cross-listed with the Africana Studies program and Psychology department. It is designed to offer enrolled undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to survey, explore, and critique classic and contemporary theories and research articulating the psychologies that inform both social and academic experiences and observed behaviors of Black people. While there are multiple objectives for this upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level seminar course, one central objective for the course is to expose all students to literature and research pertaining to the Black experience in the United States in an effort to develop and refine ideas and mindsets that will foster and reflect innovate ways of thinking about how to enhance the life experiences of Black persons. That is, in the course, the primary objective is to have the course material and critical discourse influence your thinking about and actions towards or on behalf of Black persons.
Prereq: Psychology 100 or African American Studies 200 or consent of the instructor.
Crosslisted with: EDP 545
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AAS 550 - EDUCATION IN A CULTURALLY DIVERSE SOCIETY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course dives deep into the intersectionality of race (and whiteness) to gender, sexuality, class, and multiple abilities that manifest in both society and education. Students will learn larger social systems of power that structures education, especially with respect to race, racism, whiteness, and white supremacy. Using racially just theories like Critical Race Theory, Black Feminism, Critical Whiteness Studies, and other critical theories on race, students will be able to understand the complex relationship between diverse societies and schools and learn strategies of how to advocate on behalf of them. Or, more poignantly, invest in racially just educational practices for society.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: EDC 550
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AAS 560 - RACE, ETHNICITY, AND POLITICS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course brings together several disciplines–history, sociology, and political science–to give students an overview of recent literature on the historical and contemporary political experiences of the four major racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States (Blacks or African Americans, American Indians, Latinos or Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans) and their interactions with the dominant racial group (non-Hispanic White Americans) in the U.S. system. Major topics covered in this course include racial formation, (pan)ethnic identity, citizenship, suffrage, inequality in political participation and representation, and interracial conflict and coalition building. Current politics and policy debates affecting racial/ethnic minorities such as voting rights, affirmative action, and immigration reform may be covered to the extent possible.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AAS 587 - THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE U.S. SINCE 1930
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course will focus on the struggle for African American equality in the U.S. during the mid twentieth century. It will examine key civil rights issues, events, strategies, leaders and organizations on both the local and national levels. Using historical documents and documentary film presentations this course will discuss the status of race relations in America over the past fifty years.
Crosslisted with: HIS 587
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ABT 101 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
An introduction to biotechnology: historical perspectives, current applications and future directions. The course will consist of informal lectures and interactive discussions led by Biotechnology faculty and visiting professionals. The course will also orient students to the educational/career opportunities in Biotechnology and assist them in developing a focus for their individualized degree programs. Lecture, two hours per week.
Prereq: First year or first semester transfer students in Agricultural Biotechnology.
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ABT 120 - GENETICS AND SOCIETY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for science and non-science majors, giving students an understanding of how genetics influences and impacts our social fabric on a daily basis, and equipping students with a sufficient understanding to participate in the policy debates that are impacting our lives. The course will introduce students to the basic concepts of genetics and to the modern methodologies of molecular genetics. The course will also educate students in the process of scientific discovery and empower students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate the present and future impact of genetics on society. While the course is intended for first semester freshmen, students at all class standings are welcome to enroll.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
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ABT 201 - SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
A course designed to acquaint students with the common experimental methods used in agricultural biotechnology. Students will be presented with several case studies which demonstrate basic scientific reasoning and experimental strategies. The students will then use their understanding of basic scientific methods and agricultural systems to critically evaluate work from the current scientific literature. Each student will be required to provide a written and oral evaluation of a research project in some aspect of agricultural biotechnology. The class will provide the students with the basic skills needed for preparing their own research proposals. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: ABT 101 and enrollment in the Agricultural Biotechnology degree program or consent of instructor.
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ABT 301 - WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
The goals of this course are to expose students to current scientific literature in the life sciences, develop skills for the evaluation of primary research literature and presentations, prepare students to write an independent research proposal, and develop oral communication skills. Student participation is a key component of activities, and students are required to provide both oral and written evaluations of research publications, presentations, and proposals. A major part of the course involves students developing, writing, and presenting an independent research proposal in coordination with a research mentor. This course should be taken prior to ABT 395 or ABT 399, and students must identify a research mentor early during the semester. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: Agricultural Biotechnology major or consent of instructor.
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ABT 310 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR NEW MAJORS AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
This course will explore the historical perspectives, current applications, and future directions of biotechnology. The course will consist of informal lectures and interactive discussions led by Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology faculty and visiting professionals. The course will also orient students to the educational/career opportunities in Biotechnology and assist them in developing a focus for their degree programs.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology program, at least 30 earned credit hours.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ABT 360 - GENETICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The basic principles of heredity as currently understood from evidence accumulated in classical, cytogenetic, molecular, and squantitative genetic experiments. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of genetic principles and the relationship of genetics to all biological disciplines.
Prereq: BIO 148, BIO 152 and CHE 105 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ENT 360
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ABT 361 - GENETICS LAB ONLINE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
Analysis and interpretation of genetics problems using interactive computer programs.
Prereq: ABT/ASC/ENT 360 (should be taken concurrently)
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ABT 394 - INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY PRACTICES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
An experiential education internship focusing on introducing students to the culture and activities of a science lab without the pressure or expectation of research productivity. Students will gain experience and confidence with important laboratory activities such as (but not limited to) maintaining clean equipment, media preparation, biological organism maintenance, and data organization and analysis. While students enrolled in this course are encouraged to participate in research if possible, the focus is to learn effective laboratory citizenship and familiarity with a new scientific practice.
Prereq: Major standing in the Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology program.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ABT 395 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 4 (Variable)
ABT 395 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (1-4 credit hours). Independent study in biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Agrciultural Biotechnology major and consent of appropriate instructor before registration. Will allow multiple registrations during the same semester.
Prereq: Agricultural Biotechnology major and consent of appropriate instructor before registration.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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ABT 396 - RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 4 (Variable)
ABT 396: Research in biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. One to four credit hours/semester. The course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but the student must meet the requirements each semester to allow enrollment. This course should further the students’ experience with science, enhance their appreciation for the scientific process, and what it means to conduct scientific research.
Prereq: Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major, consent of advisor before registration and identification of a faculty research mentor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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ABT 399 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
An internship in biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor, chairperson for the Agricultural Biotechnology degree program and completion of a learning contract before registration.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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ABT 460 - INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR GENETICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Molecular genetics is the study of the biochemical basis of heredity and focuses on the structure and expression of DNA at the molecular and cellular level. The course will provide a detailed understanding of the biochemical events involved in genome replication, prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription, and translation of DNA, as well as RNA processing, recombination and the theoretical underpinnings of genetic engineering.
Prereq: ABT/ENT 360 or BIO304 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ENT 460
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ABT 461G - INTRODUCTION TO POPULATION GENETICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This survey course examines the population dynamics and equlibria of genes in nuclei, chloroplasts and mitochondria. Emphasis will be on biological relevance (in plants, animals, and micro-organisms), but some theoretical derivations will also be introduced.
Prereq: ABT 360 (or equivalent) and one course in probability/statistics.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: BIO 461G, ENT 461G, FOR 461G
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ABT 480 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN AGRICULTURAL AND MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
This course focuses on unique and timely topics in Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology. May be repeated under different subtitles for a total of six credits.
Prereq: Consent of instructors.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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ABT 495 - EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
A laboratory techniques course designed to give students the technical skills and understanding necessary to critically examine biological systems at the molecular level. The course will emphasize the principles of chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology as applied to a model system for laboratory investigations. Laboratory, nine hours per week.
Prereq: ABT/ENT360 or BIO304, Agricultural Biotechnology major or consent of instructor
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ABT 505 - EVOLUTION IN AGRICULTURE, MEDICINE AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to modern evolutionary theory with emphasis on its application to current problems in agriculture, the biomedical sciences, and conservation biology.
Prereq: Genetics (ABT 360, BIO 304 or equivalent introductory genetics course).
Crosslisted with: ENT 505
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ACC 201 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to provide an introduction to financial accounting from the users’ perspectives. Its primary purposes are to promote understanding of financial accounting information for decision making purposes and to focus on financial accounting’s role in communicating business results.
Prereq: Successful completion of 27 semester credit hours or consent of the School of Accountancy Director.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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ACC 202 - MANAGERIAL USES OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the use of accounting data within an organization to analyze and solve problems and to make planning and control decisions.
Prereq: ACC 201, or ACC 221, or consent of School of Accountancy Director.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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