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Applied Physiology and Sport Management
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Elective Courses
These courses are elective courses offered to APSM students with faculty approval.
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APSM 4159, APSM 4259, APSM 4359, APSM 5160, APSM 5260, APSM 5261, APSM 5360, APSM 5361, APSM 5362, APSM 5363, APSM 5364, APSM 5461, APSM 5561, APSM 5661 |
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APSM 2441 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory
Credits: 4
A systemic approach to the study of the human body, with a focus on the anatomical structure and function of the human neuromusculoskeletal systems. Gateway course for applied physiology and enterprise concentration majors; successful completion is mandatory for admission to the program. Lab fee: $30. Prerequisite: Reserved for students who have fewer than 90 credit hours or have the instructor’s approval. APSM 2441 is cross-listed with BIOL 2441 ; you may not receive credit for both APSM 2441 and BIOL 2441 .
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APSM 2442 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory
Credits: 4
Examines the gross anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, and their relationship with human health and performance. Lab fee: $30. Prerequisite: APSM 2441 . APSM 2442 is cross-listed with BIOL 2442 ; you may not receive credit for both APSM 2442 and BIOL 2442 .
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APSM 3300 - Anatomy for Movement
Credits: 3
Explores the anatomy of bones and muscles and their role in normal muscle function and common gross motor movements. Cannot be taken by APSM majors in APHM concentration or by APHM or AP minors.
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APSM 3301 - Rules and Regulations of Sport
Credits: 3
Explores the rules, interpretation, mechanics, and philosophies of officiating selected sports on a basic level. Sports likely to be covered include (but are not limited to) football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
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APSM 3311 - Applied Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3
Uses an organ system approach to examine the body’s responses and adaptations to exercise and movement. Recommended: APSM 3322 . (*updated 11/20/2020; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 3315 - Communication in Sport
Credits: 3
Facilitates the improvement of communication skills for coaches through the introduction of various communication styles and techniques and furthers an understanding of conflict resolution and negotiation.
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APSM 3321 - Biomechanics
Credits: 3
Introduces the mechanical basis of function and dysfunction in human movement. Newtonian mechanics and musculoskeletal biology are integrated to provide the necessary foundation for clinical and performance-based professions. Course fee: $30. Recommended: PHYS 1303 , MATH 1304 . Prerequisite: APSM 2441 . APSM majors and minors only.
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APSM 3322 - Functional Biomechanics
Credits: 3
Introduces the scientific basis of support and motion in humans and other vertebrate animals, drawing equally on musculoskeletal biology and Newtonian mechanics. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 or APSM 2340 .
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APSM 3332 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Applied Physiology and Sports Management
Credits: 3
Creates an important awareness of the legal and ethical implications of some of the situations that can arise in the careers of sports, coaching, and health and fitness professionals. These legal and ethical aspects include those related to safety, risk management, personnel, contracts, constitutional rights, employment issues, discrimination concerns, and collective bargaining and unions. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 , APSM 2340 , or APSM 2441 .
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APSM 3333 - Coaching Team Sports
Credits: 3
Develops fundamental instructional techniques utilized for coaching various team sports. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of skills, discussion of developmental appropriateness, organization, key terms, and other teaching/coaching strategies. Sports likely to be covered include (but are not limited to) football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
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APSM 3340 - Applied Management Skills in Sports and Fitness
Credits: 3
An extensive study of organizational functions, methods of operation, and types of ownership. Also, the role of organizations in contemporary society as they relate to fitness and sport enterprises today. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 or APSM 2441 .
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APSM 3343 - Health Promotion Practice
Credits: 3
Focuses on understanding, influencing, and modifying health status and behaviors in populations. Explores the assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation of health promotion programming, as well as different applications and delivery methods of health promotion.
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APSM 3351 - Nutrition
Credits: 3
Examines the role that nutrition plays in health and optimal function, including the impact and research of nutrition on obesity, heart disease, stroke, cancer, eating disorders, and specific populations. Explores food technology–including microorganisms in food-borne illness; advantages and disadvantages of canning; pasteurization; use of preservatives; the use of irradiation as a preservative; the process, risks, and benefits of genetic modification; food additives; and pesticides’ safety concerns.
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APSM 3371 - Diversity and Inclusion in Sport
Credits: 3
Explores how historical and contemporary practices in society have shaped the opportunities and experiences of various cultural groupings in sport. In particular, the course focuses on diversity issues in sport coaching as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, sexuality, religion, and ability/disability.
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APSM 3372 - Advanced Public Relations in Sport
Credits: 3
Examines the role of public relations specific to the industry of sport, focusing on the conceptual, strategic, and technical understanding of the operation and business of public relations in sport communication. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 .
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APSM 3411 - Exercise Physiology with Laboratory
Credits: 4
Examines the physiological mechanisms underlying human movement. Topics include muscle physiology, respiration, cardiac function, circulation, energy metabolism, and their application to training. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of algebra, general chemistry, and anatomy and/or physiology prior to enrollment. Lab fee: $30. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 , APSM 2442 .
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APSM 4159 - Independent Study in Applied Physiology and Sport Management
Credits: 1
For APSM majors or minors seeking to increase their experiential presence and/or research capabilities. Enrollment is by faculty invitation only. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 , APSM 2340 , or APSM 2441 . Minimum 60 credit hours
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APSM 4160 - Teaching Practicum
Credits: 1
Students assist the instructor in conducting a course in which they have previously excelled. Maximum of 3 credit hours allowed. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, A- or better for any previous enrollment in this course, and instructor approval. APSM majors or minors only. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4190 - Experiential Learning Lab
Credits: 1
Explores practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline with hands-on experience in the sport-coaching industry. Possible topics and/or activities include shadowing a coach, working on a community outreach project, and satisfying professional certification requirements. A total of 3 credit hours from among APSM 4190, APSM 4290 , and APSM 4390 are required for the sport performance leadership concentration. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and junior standing (minimum of 60+ hours).
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APSM 4259 - Independent Study in Applied Physiology and Sport Management
Credits: 2
For APSM majors or minors seeking to increase their experiential presence and/or research capabilities. Enrollment is by faculty invitation only. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 , APSM 2340 , or APSM 2441 . Minimum 60 credit hours.
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APSM 4260 - Teaching Practicum
Credits: 2
Students assist the instructor in conducting a course in which they have previously excelled. Maximum of 3 credit hours allowed. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, A- or better for any previous enrollment in this course, and instructor approval. APSM majors or minors only. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4261 - Research Practicum in Applied Physiology
Credits: 2
Intended for students considering a career in laboratory-based biological research. Students conduct supervised research with an APSM research faculty member in his/her laboratory. Enrollment is by invitation from an APSM research faculty member in whose lab the research is conducted. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 , APSM 2442 , APSM 3311 . (*updated* 10/14/2020; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4290 - Experiential Learning Lab
Credits: 2
Explores practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline with hands-on experience in the sport-coaching industry. Possible topics and/or activities include shadowing a coach, working on a community outreach project, and satisfying professional certification requirements. A total of 3 credit hours from among APSM 4190 , APSM 4290, and APSM 4390 are required for the sport performance leadership concentration. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and junior standing (minimum of 60+ hours).
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APSM 4300 - Advanced Coaching and Leadership
Credits: 3
Introduces a conscious, introspective, and holistic approach to coaching and leading others. Specific emphasis is placed on the importance of self-knowledge, mindfulness, and creating positive team environments. Includes health, fitness, and wilderness experiential components. Course fee: $1,000 covers and insures room and board at SMU’s campus in Taos, outdoor rental equipment, and payment for wilderness guide(s).
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APSM 4305 - Senior Project APHM
Credits: 3
An overview of the concepts and procedures necessary for understanding scientific research, designing research projects, and interpreting research findings. Course content focuses on the steps involved in conducting a research project, including identification of research questions, developing hypotheses when appropriate, conducting background literature review, selecting appropriate research design, analyzing data, and reporting research findings. This is a writing intensive course involving the preparation of a well-written research proposal in topics related to physiology, medicine, health, exercise, and sports science. Prerequisites: STAT 2331 . Reserved for APHM specialization majors, senior standing only. (*updated* 10/14/2020; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4310 - Psychology of Sport
Credits: 3
Explores various psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior.
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APSM 4312 - Physiology in Health and Disease
Credits: 3
Addresses the hemodynamic principles, neural and local regulatory mechanisms, and molecular pathways associated with the physiologic adaptations to exercise training and pathological alterations associated with disease. Students gain laboratory experience and participate in discussions related to current research topics in the field of exercise. Course fee: $30. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 , APSM 2442 , APSM 3411 . Restricted to APSM majors and minors only.
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APSM 4315 - Senior Project
Credits: 3
Teaches the process of formal inquiry by utilizing a team format to plan, execute, and report results regarding a scientific question of interest to the group. Prerequisites: STAT 2331 is required for applied physiology and health management and sport management concentrations. Reserved for APSM majors. Senior standing only (at least 90 credit hours required). (*updated* 10/14/2020; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4344 - Pandemics! The Science of Disease Spread, Prevention, and Control
Credits: 3
Explores the science of epidemic and pandemic prevention, treatment, and control, and examines what we’ve learned from pandemics across time, ranging from the bubonic plague to COVID 19.
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APSM 4345 - Sports Marketing
Credits: 3
This course provides a strategic framework to understand market dynamics, trends, consumer behavior, products, delivery systems, and marketing and promotional strategies that shape and drive the sports marketing industry. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 .
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APSM 4349 - Health Care: From Policy to Practice
Credits: 3
Explores the development and transformation of health care policy; the environmental factors that influence the delivery of health care services; and the financial, economic, and operational issues related to health care. Prerequisite: APSM 2441 .
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APSM 4350 - Motor Learning
Credits: 3
Focuses on the principles of learning as they relate to the acquisition and development of motor skills, motor performance, and motor learning throughout life. Also covers learning in the context of sports and performance-related skills acquisition.
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APSM 4351 - Fitness and Health Enterprise
Credits: 3
Prepares students who aspire to careers in the health and fitness industries. Topics include the fundamentals of leadership and management. Requires visits to off-campus fitness and health-related facilities for which students must provide their own transportation. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 and junior-year standing. (*updated* 10/14/2020; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4355 - Creating Global and Public Health Impact
Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary approach to creating sustainable impact in global, public, and population health. Taught by engaging discussions, case studies, and helping local health organizations solve difficult institutional and community challenges. Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.
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APSM 4359 - Independent Study in Applied Physiology and Sport Management
Credits: 3
For APSM majors or minors seeking to increase their experiential presence and/or research capabilities. Enrollment is by faculty invitation only. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 , APSM 2340 , or APSM 2441 . Minimum 60 credit hours.
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APSM 4360 - Teaching Practicum
Credits: 3
Students assist the instructor in conducting a course in which they have previously excelled. Maximum of 3 credit hours allowed. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, A- or better for any previous enrollment in this course, and instructor approval. APSM majors or minors only. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4361 - Research Practicum in Applied Physiology
Credits: 3
Intended for students considering a career in laboratory-based biological research. Students conduct supervised research with an APSM research faculty member in his/her laboratory. Enrollment is by invitation from an APSM research faculty member in whose lab the research is conducted. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 , APSM 2442 , APSM 3311 . (*updated* 10/14/2020; effecctive spring 2021)
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APSM 4362 - Directed Studies in Applied Physiology
Credits: 3
This directed research course is necessary to be considered for departmental distinction. Students must have an APSM faculty sponsor and a written structured course plan to enroll. Prerequisites: Instructor invitation, APSM 4361 , senior standing, 3.000 overall GPA, and 3.500 GPA within the major. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4363 - Directed Studies in Sport Management
Credits: 3
This directed research course is necessary to be considered for departmental distinction. Students must have an APSM faculty sponsor and a written structured course plan to enroll. Prerequisites: Instructor approval, APSM 4359 , senior standing, 3.000 overall GPA, and 3.500 GPA within the major. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4364 - Directed Studies in Applied Physiology and Enterprise
Credits: 3
This directed research course is necessary to be considered for departmental distinction. Students must have an APSM faculty sponsor and a written structured course plan to enroll. Prerequisites: Instructor approval; APSM 4159 , APSM 4259 , or APSM 4359 ; senior standing; 3.000 overall GPA; and 3.500 GPA within the major. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4370 - Coaching Seminar: Special Topics
Credits: 3
A discussion-based course examining contemporary issues, emerging research, and key standards in sport coaching. Example topics may include (but are not limited to) long-term athlete development, coach as an administrator, ethics, and youth sport participation.
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APSM 4371 - Revenue in Sports
Credits: 3
This course covers sports industry revenue topics, including professional league and team revenue generation, franchise ownership and valuation, corporate sponsorship, sports media revenue, and industry selling practices. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 .
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APSM 4372 - Sport Facility and Event Management
Credits: 3
This course examines the principles of sport facility planning, design, and management. Topics include venue design, operations, revenue streams, budgeting, personnel, security, media relations, crisis control, and legal considerations. Prerequisite: APSM 2310 .
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APSM 4373 - Sport Management Practicum
Credits: 3
Prepares students for a career in the sport industry, including sport management. Students assess and clarify their personal skills and competencies to better align with their career goals within the sport marketplace. (Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from their assigned off-campus sports-related events.) Prerequisite: Junior standing. Recommended: APSM 3372 , APSM 4345 , APSM 4371 , APSM 4372 . (*updated* 10/14/2020; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4375 - Sports Data and Analytics
Credits: 3
Examines the theory, development, and application of data and analytics in sports. Explores recent trends in sports data and analytics from a practical perspective, teaching students the skills and ideas to understand and utilize analytics to create value for sport enterprises. Prerequisite: STAT 2331 .
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APSM 4380 - Technology and Sport
Credits: 3
An overview of the role technology plays in modern coaching, specifically in student-athlete development, monitoring, and recruitment. Emphasizes organization of team and individual video analysis, tactics of competition, and administration of an athletic program. Also covers scouting opponents, determining playing time, and making annual training plans. Junior and senior standing only.
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APSM 4385 - Exercise Program Design
Credits: 3
Focuses on evidence-based exercise prescriptions that promote health and maximize performance in the elite and recreational athlete. Prerequisites: APSM 3300 and APSM 3311 OR APSM 2441 and APSM 3411 . Senior standing only. (*updated* 10/14/2020; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4390 - Experiential Learning Lab
Credits: 3
Explores practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline with hands-on experience in the sport-coaching industry. Possible topics and/or activities include shadowing a coach, working on a community outreach project, and satisfying professional certification requirements. A total of 3 credit hours from among APSM 4190 , APSM 4290 , and APSM 4390 are required for the sport performance leadership concentration. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and junior standing (minimum of 60+ hours).
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APSM 4461 - Research Practicum in Applied Physiology
Credits: 4
Intended for students considering a career in laboratory-based biological research. Students conduct supervised research with an APSM research faculty member in his/her laboratory. Enrollment is by invitation from an APSM research faculty member in whose lab the research is conducted. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 , APSM 2442 , APSM 3311 . (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4561 - Research Practicum in Applied Physiology
Credits: 5
Intended for students considering a career in laboratory-based biological research. Students conduct supervised research with an APSM research faculty member in his/her laboratory. Enrollment is by invitation from an APSM research faculty member in whose lab the research is conducted. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 , APSM 2442 , APSM 3311 . (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4610 - Applied Physiology and Enterprise Internship
Credits: 6
Experiential learning at a local fitness or health organization as an intern for a total of 250 hours. (Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from their assigned off-campus fitness and/or health-related internship site.) Prerequisites: APSM 4351 and senior standing. Reserved for APSM majors. (*updated* 10/14/2020’; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4661 - Research Practicum in Applied Physiology
Credits: 6
Intended for students considering a career in laboratory-based biological research. Students conduct supervised research with an APSM research faculty member in his/her laboratory. Enrollment is by invitation from an APSM research faculty member in whose lab the research is conducted. Prerequisites: APSM 2441 , APSM 2442 , APSM 3311 . (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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APSM 4672 - Sport Management Internship
Credits: 6
Experiential learning at a local sports industry organization as an intern for a total of 250 hours. (Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from their assigned off-campus sports-related internship site.) Prerequisites: APSM 4373 and senior standing. Reserved for APSM majors. (*updated* 10/14/2020; effective spring 2021)
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ARBC 1310 - Special Topics Abroad in Arabic
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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ARBC 1320 - Special Topics Abroad in Arabic
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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ARBC 1401 - Beginning Arabic I
Credits: 4
Introductory course for students with no knowledge of the language. The course presents essential vocabulary, grammar, and Arabic culture. Prerequisites: Reserved for students who have no previous Arabic experience or fewer than two years of Arabic and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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ARBC 1402 - Beginning Arabic II
Credits: 4
Continues the oral practice, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural studies begun in ARBC 1401 . Students acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary and idiomatic language. Prerequisite: Reserved for students who have completed ARBC 1401 (C- or higher) or its equivalent or have the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL Adviser is required for enrollment.
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ARBC 2301 - Intermediate Arabic I
Credits: 3
Continues oral practice, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural studies. Students acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary, idiomatic language, and syntax that is more advanced. Prerequisite: Reserved for students who have completed ARBC 1402 with a C- or higher, or have the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment. (*updated* 10/6/2020; effective spring 2021)
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ARBC 2302 - Intermediate Arabic II
Credits: 3
Continues oral practice, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural studies. Students acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary, idiomatic language, syntax that is more advanced. Prerequisite: Reserved for students who have completed ARBC 2301 with a C- or higher or its equivalent or have the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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ARBC 2310 - Special Topics Abroad in Arabic
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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ARBC 2320 - Special Topics Abroad in Arabic
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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ARBC 3301 - Advanced Arabic I
Credits: 3
Provides a thorough study of authentic materials in classical prose for mastery of classical Arabic. Involves extended readings and discussions of contemporary and historical cultural topics. Prerequisite: ARBC 2302 or its equivalent.
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ARBC 3302 - Advanced Arabic II
Credits: 3
Provides a thorough study of authentic materials in classical prose for mastery of classical Arabic. Involves extended readings and discussions of contemporary and historical cultural topics. Prerequisite: ARBC 3301 (C- or higher) or its equivalent.
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ARBC 3310 - Special Topics Abroad in Arabic
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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ARBC 3320 - Special Topics Abroad in Arabic
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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ARBC 3331 - Arabic Culture: The Cultural Evolution of Arab Societies
Credits: 3
Emphasizes cultural, artistic, and intellectual trends. Prerequisite: C- or better in ARBC 2302 or permission of instructor.
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ARBC 3355 - Advanced Arabic Conversation
Credits: 3
Study of themes related to the Arabic experience. Primarily oriented toward conversation on topics of everyday life. Prerequisites: C- or better in ARBC 2302 , or permission of the instructor.
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ARBC 4312 - Advanced Media Arabic
Credits: 3
Introduces authentic texts and audio files from a wide variety of media sources and emphasizes the semantic and stylistic aspects of media Arabic rather than its grammar. Prerequisites: ARBC 3301 and ARBC 3302 , or placement test, or departmental permission.
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ARBC 4380 - Special Topics in Arabic
Credits: 3
Independent study in Arabic language, literature, and culture in selected topics, authors, and genres. Prerequisite: ARBC 3302 or permission of instructor.
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ARBC 4381 - Special Topics in Arabic Literature and Culture
Credits: 3
Independent study of selected topics, authors, and genres in Arabic literature and culture. Prerequisite: ARBC 3302 or permission of instructor.
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ARHS 1300 - From Mummies to Gladiators: Art and People of the Ancient World
Credits: 3
Introduces the arts and societies of the major ancient world cultures (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Bronze Age Aegean, Greece, Etruscan, and Roman), primarily c. 4,000 B.C.-350 A.D., and the pyramids of the pharaohs to the official Roman adoption of Christianity. Focuses on art and architecture as a part of human life, from everyday activities to fabulous spectacles and the afterlife.
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ARHS 1301 - Catacombs, Cathedrals, and Flying Machines: Art and People of the Medieval and Early Modern Worlds
Credits: 3
Explores the arts and cultures of the Middle Ages and Early Modern Era, and considers the objects and buildings produced between 350 and 1700, from soaring cathedrals and gem-encrusted crowns to beguiling portraits and Baroque fantasies, both as extraordinary aesthetic achievements and as participants in global artistic and political networks.
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ARHS 1302 - From the Baroque to the Digital Age: Art and People of the Modern World
Credits: 3
Introduces the arts and societies of the modern world, from 1700 to the present, primarily in Europe and the Americas. Highlights include the ornate surfaces of the Rococo, Impressionism’s enchanting Offers an engaging introduction to arts and societies around the world from 1700 to the present. Situates a diverse and intriguing range of images, objects, and spaces in relation to dynamic global currents of trade, exploitation, revolution, and communication that have shaped today’s world. Students consider instances of cultural difference and transcultural exchange, while tracing the continuities and ruptures that have characterized the emergence of multiple modernities. (*updated* 2/33/2021; effective spring 2021)
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ARHS 1303 - Introduction to Western Art I
Credits: 3
Prehistoric through medieval. An introduction in lecture form to the fundamentals of art history. Includes observations of historical styles, techniques, and media of cultures.
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ARHS 1304 - Introduction to Western Art II
Credits: 3
Renaissance through modern. A continuation of ARHS 1303 . Can be taken separately or as part of a two-term survey of the history of Western art.
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ARHS 1306 - Introduction to Architecture
Credits: 3
A contextual history of European and North American architecture from classical antiquity to the present century, with particular emphasis on 1400 to the present. Students will be introduced to basic principles and terminology, but the course will focus on the social and cultural meanings of the built environment in its urban context.
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ARHS 1307 - Introduction to Art History
Credits: 3
A one-term introduction to the history of art and architecture, emphasizing the challenges inherent in the evaluation of archaeological, material, and documentary evidence; the identification and analysis of canonical monuments; and the construction of historical narrative. Fulfills the introductory course requirement for the art history major and serves as a prerequisite for ARHS 4399 .
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ARHS 1308 - Epic of Latin America
Credits: 3
Examines art, society, and culture in Latin America, 1450-1950. Presents art as a broad and multifaceted cultural problematic, and considers the enduring legacies and the dynamic processes of change that have shaped the region and its art. Topics include pre-Columbian empires; royal Spanish cities and revolution, reform, and modernism; Umbanda, Santeria, and Vodou; and Native American and gendered identities. An introductory survey course intended for undergraduate students of all academic and professional interests; no previous art history courses or experience with Latin America necessary. Includes slide lectures, classroom discussions, and visits to SMU and Dallas museums.
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ARHS 1313 - Pharaohs, Pyramids, and Other Wonders of the Nile: Introduction to the Art of Ancient Egypt
Credits: 3
Explores the art of ancient Egypt, the Land of the Pharaohs, from the first pyramids (ca. 3500 BCE) through the death of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest (30 BCE). Focuses on major royal monuments, temples, funerary art and mummies, statuary, and luxury arts. Emphasizes an understanding of Egyptian art within its cultural context, in order to better understand both the ancient civilization and the modern fascination with Egypt.
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ARHS 1318 - Monsters, Mayhem, and Miracles: Art and Life in the Medieval World
Credits: 3
Explores the medieval world - ranging from the miraculous to the preposterous - through art, architecture, music, and literature. Sorcerers and werewolves, crusaders and inquisitors, soaring cathedrals, priceless books, and miracle-making saints are all creations of the Middle Ages and part of a vibrant legacy that is still alive today.
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ARHS 1319 - Architecture of the Islamic World
Credits: 3
An introduction to the rich and varied architecture found across the Islamic world, from medieval Spain to contemporary Dubai, from the domes of Istanbul to the gardens of Isfahan. From its beginnings in seventh-century Arabia, Islam expanded rapidly across much of the Mediterranean and central Asia, incorporating new languages, cultures, and artistic traditions. Rather than conforming to a specific type, Islamic architecture proved to be highly adaptable, encouraging visual experimentation with new motifs and techniques as well as localized styles. Along with the historical development and aesthetic philosophies of Islamic architecture, students learn how these manifold traditions have shaped current dialogues about the Islamic world today. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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ARHS 1325 - The Global Baroque
Credits: 3
Examines the interconnected world of the 16th and 17th centuries, through the lens of the artworks that moved throughout it. Considers the ways in which these active objects reshaped how people thought about themselves and the ever-expanding world and the role they played in making today’s globalized society.
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ARHS 1330 - The Visual Arts in France, 1500-1914
Credits: 3
Traces the history of the visual arts in France from the splendor of Renaissance court culture to the artistic revolutions of Impressionism and Cubism. Themes include the political uses of art, the invention of the artist as genius-provocateur, the visual articulation of gender, and the definition of France and French art in the ages of global trade and colonial conquest.
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ARHS 1351 - Visual Cultures: Topics in Art History
Credits: 3
A fresh, thought-provoking introduction to art, culture, and history. Designed to educate and inspire the nonmajor, the subject matter of this course changes every semester.
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ARHS 1360 - Picturing the American West
Credits: 3
Examines the different ways the American West has been depicted over time in photography, painting, film, and fiction, from Lewis and Clark to Clint Eastwood. (*updated* 10/21/2020)
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ARHS 3301 - Art and Experience in Inka Peru
Credits: 3
Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and the Inca are set within the deep artistic tradition of the Andean region. Several trips to view objects in DFW museum collections.
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ARHS 3302 - The Ancient Maya: Art and History
Credits: 3
Introduces the art and history of the Maya of Central America. Also, addresses the principal sites and monuments of the ancient Maya civilization, imparts a working understanding of the Maya hieroglyphic writing system, and surveys the political history of the fractious ancient Maya cities.
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ARHS 3304 - Aztecs of Mexico: Art and History
Credits: 3
Examines the art and cultural history of Mexico in the centuries immediately before and after the Spanish arrival in Mesoamerica. Topics include the art and ceremony of the imperial Aztec state; the nature of the conflict between 1519 and 1521 that ended in the fall of the Aztec capital to the Spanish; and the monuments of Spanish conquerors, missionaries, and the native elite in Mexico’s early colonial period. (*updated* 10/7/20; effective spring 2021)
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ARHS 3305 - Arts of the American Southwest: Crossroads of Cultures
Credits: 3
Examines ancient Native American, Hispanic, Latino, and Anglo arts and cultures of the American Southwest. Considers the effects of ethnicity, gender, and community identity on regional art traditions and places artworks within their material, religious, political, and economic contexts.
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ARHS 3307 - Photography in Taos; Photographic Art, Photographic History
Credits: 3
Students learn photography in Taos through the study of historical photographs made in the American West and by creating their own photographic response to the land and culture of Northern New Mexico. Students conduct scholarly research utilizing primary source photographs from SMU’s DeGoyler Collection and local museums. Mindful of this rich history, students learn basic digital camera operation and design principles. Field trips to cultural landmarks, museums and galleries. No prerequisite.
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ARHS 3310 - War, Looting, and Collecting of Ancient Art
Credits: 3
Examines the effects of war, looting, and collecting practices on the visual culture of the ancient world. Looks at the ways ancient wars and looting caused art objects to be destroyed or relocated, but also inspired the creative repurposed, collecting, and even creation of other arts. Investigates the devastating effects of modern wars and looting on archaeological sites, and analyzes how contemporary collecting practices both contribute to and raise awareness against cultural heritage destruction.
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ARHS 3311 - Mortals, Myths, and Monuments of Ancient Greece
Credits: 3
A visual analysis of the rich tapestry of ancient Greek culture, fountainhead of Western civilization, with emphasis on mythological, archaeological, and historical settings in which the art and architecture occur. Touches on various aspects of ancient Greek life such as religious practices, Olympic contests, theatrical performances, and artistic perfection. (Temporalities pre-1500)
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ARHS 3315 - Classical Sculpture
Credits: 3
A study of the styles, subjects, and techniques of the sculptor’s art during the ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman eras. Focuses on the functions of sculpture in the round and in relief, free-standing, and in architectural settings, with particular attention to historical background. (Temporalities pre-1500)
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ARHS 3316 - Art in Rome
Credits: 3
A broad survey of the wide range of ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artworks in Rome. Stresses art historical methodologies in looking at painting, sculpture, and architecture. Includes on-site lectures. (Temporalities pre-1500) (SMU-in-Italy)
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ARHS 3317 - Land Between Two Rivers: Art of Ancient Iraq and Its Neighbors
Credits: 3
From the Tower of Babel and the Hanging Gardens to the Code of Hammurabi, the art of Mesopotamia holds a mythical aura. This lecture course investigates and demystifies the arts of ancient Iraq and its neighbors (Iran, Israel, Anatolia, and the eastern Mediterranean) from the invention of cities (c. 4000 B.C.E.) to the beginning of Islam (c. 600 C.E.). Also, examines temple and palace architecture, monumental sculpture, glyptic, terracotta, and small-scale luxury arts to appreciate some of the oldest civilizations in the world.
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ARHS 3319 - Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Dialogue between Art and Text
Credits: 3
Examines the mutual perceptions, conflicts, and commonalities among medieval Jews, Christians, and Muslims as reflected in works of visual art and in philosophical, theological, legal, and literary texts.
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ARHS 3320 - Medieval Art and Architecture
Credits: 3
A survey of medieval art and architecture, from the fall of the Roman Empire through the thirteenth century, in both the Christian West and East. Explores, both thematically and chronologically, a wide range of visual culture, from cathedrals and illuminated manuscripts to sacred works in glass, metal, ivory, and wood. Examines how the rich cross-cultural exchanges between Christians, Jews, and Muslims during this period helped forge an extraordinarily rich array of art and architecture.
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ARHS 3324 - Art and Cultures of Medieval Spain
Credits: 3
Introduces the visual traditions of the diverse medieval cultures that coexisted from the fall of Roman Hispania to the cultural and political consolidations of Ferdinand and Isabella. Emphasizes instances of cultural coexistence and rivalry (“convivencia”) among Spain’s medieval Islamic, Christian, and Jewish cultures. Also, the interplay of foreign and indigenous traditions, the expression of religious and ethnic identity, and the reuse and reconception of artistic forms and objects. Direct study of medieval Spanish painting, sculpture, and manuscripts in the Meadows Museum and Bridwell Library supplement classroom lectures, discussion, and research projects. (Temporalities pre–1500; global perspectives)
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ARHS 3329 - Paris Art and Architecture I
Credits: 3
Interweaves an investigation of the development of Paris from Roman times to the Renaissance with a history of French architecture during this period, revealing the major trends of both and their reciprocal relationship. Includes visits to important monuments, buildings, and features of urban design. (SMU-in-Paris)
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ARHS 3330 - Renaissance and Baroque Architecture
Credits: 3
An introduction to Renaissance and Baroque architecture through a focus on the fashioning of religious spaces in Italy from the 15th to 17th centuries. Considers the work of artists and architects such as Bramante, Sangallo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Vasari, Bernini, Borromini, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, and Guarini. (Temporalities pre- or post-1500)
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