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2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin
Columbia Campus
   
2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 
    
 
  May 29, 2024
 
2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    SPTE 325 - Resort and Club Recreation Programming

    Credits: 3

    Management of club and resort sport complexes.

  
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    SPTE 340 - The Sporting Goods Industry.

    Credits: 3

    Principles of manufacturing and retailing applied to the sporting goods industry.

  
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    SPTE 342 - Sport and Entertainment Contracts and Negotiations

    Credits: 3

    The formation and negotiation of contracts in Sport and Entertainment Management.

    Prerequisites: Prereq: SPTE 240 or ACCT 324 or equivalent

  
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    SPTE 376 - Risk Management in Sport and Entertainment

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical and practical approaches to managing risk in Sport and Entertainment venues and events.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 240 or ACCT 324 or equivalent

  
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    SPTE 380 - Sport and Entertainment Marketing

    Credits: 3

    Marketing theory and practice and how it relates and applies to sport and entertainment.

    Prerequisites: MKTG 350

  
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    SPTE 385 - Ethics in Sport and Entertainment Business

    Credits: 3

    The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the ethical issues that exist in sport and entertainment business. Students will learn various theories of ethics and how they relate to issues faced by managers in the sport and entertainment industry.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPTE 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-6

    Students will have an opportunity to explore a specific area of sport and entertainment management. Individual students will indentify an area of study related to sport and entertainment management and complete a research paper on this topic under the guidance of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPTE 402 - Entertainment and the Law

    Credits: 3

    Performing arts and entertainment industries’ social, economic, and legal issues, in addition to the development and role of entertainment in society, will be analyzed—from its roots to the present.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 240

    Note: Special permission required by department. SPTE majors will have first priority to register and will be given a registration deadline date. Minors and cognates will have second priority to register and will be given a registration deadline date. After that, registration will be open to all students.

  
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    SPTE 404 - Promoting Entertainment Events

    Credits: 3

    This course should provide students with an understanding of various methods of promotion and approaches to the application of advertising and publicity in the broad spectrum of modern media.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 202 and MKTG 350

  
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    SPTE 410 - Sport and Entertainment in Popular Culture

    Credits: 3

    Investigation of sport and entertainment as critical facets of American society.

    Note: Effective: Summer I 2013

  
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    SPTE 430 - Sport and Entertainment Services Marketing

    Credits: 3

    Basic principles required to promote a service marketing strategy in sport and entertainment.

    Prerequisites: MKTG 350

  
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    SPTE 435 - Spectator Facilities Management

    Credits: 3

    Programming, marketing, public relations, fiscal considerations, operation, labor relations, personnel, and event management for spectator sports and entertainment events.

  
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    SPTE 440 - Sport and Entertainment Business and Finance

    Credits: 3

    Economic and finance theories applied to the management of sport and entertainment organizations.

    Prerequisites: FINA 333 or 363

  
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    SPTE 444 - Sport and Entertainment Event Management

    Credits: 3

    Application of management principles to sports and entertainment events.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 380, SPTE 440, and upper division status

    Note: Effective: Fall 2011

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Sport and Entertainment Management, BS

  
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    SPTE 450 - Sales in Sport and Entertainment Business

    Credits: 3

    Students will be provided with an overview of the sales process and learn how the sales process applies to sport and entertainment while using hands on exercises to perpetuate the understanding of the importance of sales.

    Prerequisites: MKTG 350

  
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    SPTE 490 - Special Topics in Sport and Entertainment Management

    Credits: 3

    Current topics and trends in sport, live entertainment, and venue management. Content varies by suffix and title. May be repeated once.

    Prerequisites: upper division status

  
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    SPTE 495 - Internship in Sport and Entertainment Management

    Credits: 6

    Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area.

    Prerequisites: 114 credit hours; SPTE 440 and 444; departmental permission

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPTE 498 - Research Experience

    Credits: 3

    Working with a faculty mentor, students develop a research project and related research skills.

    Prerequisites: Special permission by department

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPTE 499 - Senior Thesis

    Credits: 3

    A senior thesis related to one of the advanced courses in the major program.

    Prerequisites: senior status; a minimum GPA of 3.50 in major courses, 3.30 overall; and special permission by department

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPTE 501 - Trends and Issues in Sport and Entertainment Management

    Credits: 3

    Current issues and trends in sport, live entertainment, and venue management.

    Prerequisites: Minimum senior standing

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    SPTE 545 - Managing Part-Time Employees and Volunteers

    Credits: 3

    Recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining part-time employees and volunteers in sport and entertainment.

    Prerequisites: 90 credit hours or graduate status

  
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    SPTE 570 - Special Topics in Global Sport

    Credits: 3

    This course examines a variety of global sport and entertainment management issues. The emphasis will be on an understanding of the concepts related to the sport and entertainment management in an international setting. Content varies by suffix and title. May be repeated once.

    Prerequisites: 60 credits or graduate status

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPTE 580 - Business Principles in Sport Management.

    Credits: 3

    Business principles in the management of public and private sector sport programs.

    Prerequisites: 90 credit hours or graduate status

  
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    SPTE 590 - Special Topics in Live Entertainment and Sport.

    Credits: 3

    Investigation of Special topics pertinent to the sport and entertainment management industry. Content varies by suffix and title. May be repeated twice.

    Prerequisites: 90 credit hours or graduate status

  
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    SPTE 635 - Sport and Entertainment Event Development

    Credits: 3

    Business concepts needed to develop sport and entertainment special events.

    Prerequisites: 90 credits or graduate status

  
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    SPTE 640 - Venue Management: Principles and Practices

    Credits: 3

    Managing public assembly facilities and venues.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 203 or equivalent; 90 credit hours or graduate status)

  
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    SPTE 650 - Integrated Marketing Communication in Sport and Entertainment

    Credits: 3

    Use of integrated marketing communication concepts, theories, and strategies in sport and entertainment.

    Prerequisites: MKTG 350

  
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    SPTE 655 - Social Media in Live Entertainment and Sport

    Credits: 3

    In-depth investigation of social networks, digital platforms, and online marketing for the live entertainment and sport industries.

  
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    STAT 110 - Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

    Credits: 3

    A course in statistical literacy. Topics include data sources and sampling, concepts of experimental design, graphical and numerical data description, measuring association for continuous and categorical variables, introduction to probability and statistical inference, and use of appropriate software. Credit given for only STAT 110 or STAT 112.

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

  
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    STAT 112 - Statistics and the Media

    Credits: 3

    Statistical and information literacy. Experimental and survey design; descriptive statistics; basic probability; simple confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; statistical software; collection, management, and evaluation of information; and presentation of statistics in the media. Credit given for only STAT 110 or STAT 112.

    Note: Overlay Course
    Carolina Core: ARP
    Carolina Core: INF

  
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    STAT 201 - Elementary Statistics

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the fundamentals of modern statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, probability, random sampling, simple linear regression, correlation, tests of hypotheses, and estimation.

    Prerequisites: MATH 111 or 115 or STAT 110, or consent of department

    Note: Carolina Core: ARP

  
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    STAT 205 - Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to fundamental statistical methods with applications in the biological and life sciences. Includes descriptive statistics; probability; one and two-sample models for population means; contingency tables (including relative risk, odds ratios, case-control studies, and estimation of sensitivity and specificity); linear regression; logistic regression; aspects of survival analysis, and ANOVA.

    Prerequisites: MATH 111 or higher or consent of department

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

  
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    STAT 206 - Elementary Statistics for Business

    Credits: 3

    Fundamental statistical methods with applications in business. Includes descriptive statistics, graphical methods, probability, distributions, sampling, inference, contingency tables, and linear regression.

    Prerequisites: MATH 111 or higher, or consent of department

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

  
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    STAT 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    STAT 506 - Introduction to Experimental Design

    Credits: 3

    Techniques of experimentation based on statistical principles with application to quality improvement and other fields. Full and fractional factorial designs for factors at two levels; dispersion effects; related topics.

    Prerequisites:

    A grade of C or higher in MATH 122 or MATH 141; or both MATH 111 or higher and any statistical class

  
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    STAT 509 - Statistics for Engineers

    Credits: 3

    Basic probability and statistics with applications and examples in engineering. Elementary probability, random variables and their distribution, random processes, statistical inference, linear regression, correlation and basic design of experiments with application to quality assurance, reliability, and life testing.

    Prerequisites: MATH 142 or equivalent

    Note: May not be taken concurrently with or after STAT 513, STAT 515, or STAT 516. Not for C.A.S., M.A.S., or Ph.D credit in Statistics.

  
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    STAT 511 - Probability

    Credits: 3

    Probability and independence; discrete and continuous random variables; joint, marginal, and conditional densities; moment generating functions; laws of large numbers; binomial, Poisson, gamma, univariate and bivariate normal distributions.

    Cross-listed Course: MATH 511

    Prerequisites: C or higher or concurrent enrollment in MATH 241 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    STAT 512 - Mathematical Statistics

    Credits: 3

    Functions of random variables, order statistics, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, quality of estimators, interval estimation, sufficient statistics, minimum-variance unbiased estimator, maximum likelihood, large-sample theory, introduction to hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisites: STAT 511 or MATH 511 with a grade of C or higher

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    STAT 513 - Theory of Statistical Inference

    Credits: 3

    Hypothesis testing, Neyman-Pearson lemma, likelihood ratio tests, power, the theory of linear models including multiple linear regression and ANOVA, the Chi-square goodness-of-fit test, Chi-square inference for contingency tables, Bayesian inference, and advanced topics including survival analysis (only if time permits).

    Prerequisites: STAT 512 with a grade of C or higher

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Statistics, BS

  
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    STAT 515 - Statistical Methods I

    Credits: 3

    Applications and principles of elementary probability, essential discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Inference for means, variances, proportions, one-way ANOVA, simple linear regression, and contingency tables. Statistical packages such as SAS or R.

    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in MATH 122 or MATH 141; or both MATH 111 or higher and any statistics class

    Note: May not be taken concurrently with or after STAT 509, STAT 513, or STAT 516. Not for C.A.S., M.A.S., M.S, or PhD. credit in Statistics.

  
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    STAT 516 - Statistical Methods II

    Credits: 3

    Applications and principles of linear models. Simple and multiple linear regression, analysis of variance for basic designs, multiple comparisons, random effects, and analysis of covariance. Statistical packages such as SAS.

    Prerequisites:

    A grade of C or higher in STAT 515, STAT 509, STAT 512, or equivalent

    Note: Not for C.A.S., M.A.S., M.S, or PhD. credit in Statistics.

  
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    STAT 517 - Advanced Statistical Models

    Credits: 3

    Theory and applications of advanced statistical models. Includes implementation and assessment of generalized linear, nonlinear and nonparametric regression, mixed effect, repeated measures, multivariate regression, and spatial models.

    Prerequisites:

    A grade of C or higher in both STAT 511 and either STAT 516 or ECON 436, or equivalent

  
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    STAT 518 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods

    Credits: 3

    Applications and principles of nonparametric statistics. Classical rank-based methods and selected categorical data analysis and modern nonparametric methods. Statistical packages such as R.

  
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    STAT 519 - Sampling

    Credits: 3

    Techniques of statistical sampling in finite populations with applications in the analysis of sample survey data. Topics include simple random sampling for means and proportions, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, ratio estimates, and two-stage sampling.

    Prerequisites:

    A grade of C or higher in STAT 515, STAT 509, STAT 512, or Equivalent

  
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    STAT 520 - Forecasting and Time Series

    Credits: 3

    Time series analysis and forecasting using the multiple regression and Box-Jenkins approaches.

    Cross-listed Course: MGSC 520

    Prerequisites: STAT 516 or MGSC 391

  
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    STAT 521 - Applied Stochastic Processes

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to stochastic processes, including conditional probability, Markov chains, Poisson processes, and Brownian motion. Incorporates simulation and applications to actuarial science.

    Prerequisites: STAT 511 with a grade of C or higher

  
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    STAT 522 - Financial Mathematics I

    Credits: 3

    Probability spaces. Random variables. Mean and variance. Geometric Brownian Motion and stock price dynamics. Interest rates and present value analysis. Pricing via arbitrage arguments. Options pricing and the Black-Scholes formula.

    Cross-listed Course: MATH 514

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    STAT 523 - Financial Mathematics II

    Credits: 3

    Convex sets. Separating Hyperplane Theorem. Fundamental Theorem of Asset Pricing. Risk and expected return. Minimum variance portfolios. Capital Asset Pricing Model. Martingales and options pricing. Optimization models and dynamic programming.

    Cross-listed Course: MATH 515

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 514 or STAT 522 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    STAT 525 - Statistical Quality Control

    Credits: 3

    Statistical procedures for process control including CUSUM and Shewhart Control Charts, and lot-acceptance sampling.

    Cross-listed Course: MGSC 525

    Prerequisites: STAT 509 or STAT 515 or MGSC 391

  
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    STAT 528 - Environmental Statistics

    Credits: 3

    Statistical analysis of environmental data. Review of multiple regression and ANOVA, nonlinear regression models and generalized linear models, analyses for temporally and spatially correlated data, and methods of environmental sampling.

    Prerequisites: STAT 516

  
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    STAT 530 - Applied Multivariate Statistics and Data Mining

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to fundamentals of multivariate statistics and data mining. Principal components and factor analysis; multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis; MANOVA and discriminant analysis; decision trees; and support vector machines. Use of appropriate software.

    Prerequisites:

    A grade of C or higher in STAT 515, STAT 205, STAT 509, STAT 512, ECON 436, MGSC 391, PSYC 228, or equivalent

  
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    STAT 535 - Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Principles of Bayesian statistics, including: one- and multi-sample analyses; Bayesian linear models; Monte Carlo approaches; prior elicitation; hypothesis testing and model selection; hierarchical models; selected advanced models; statistical packages such as WinBUGS and R.

    Prerequisites:

    A grade of C or higher in STAT 512; or CSCE 582 [=STAT 582]; or both STAT 511 and either STAT 509 or STAT 515; or equivalent.

  
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    STAT 540 - Computing in Statistics

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to statistical packages such as R and SAS with special focus on data management and computing procedures such as Monte Carlo simulation.

    Prerequisites:

    A grade of C or higher in STAT 515, STAT 509, STAT 512, or equivalent.

  
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    STAT 541 - Advanced SAS Programming

    Credits: 3

    Advanced programming techniques in SAS, including database management, macro language, and efficient programming practices.

    Prerequisites: STAT 540

  
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    STAT 582 - Bayesian Networks and Decision Graphs

    Credits: 3

    Normative approaches to uncertainty in artificial intelligence. Probabilistic and causal modeling with Bayesian networks and influence diagrams. Applications in decision analysis and support. Algorithms for probability update in graphical models.

    Cross-listed Course: CSCE 582

    Prerequisites: CSCE 350 and STAT 509

  
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    STAT 587 - Big Data Analytics

    Credits: 3

    Foundational techniques and tools required for data science and big data analytics. Concepts, principles, and techniques applicable to any technology and industry for establishing a baseline that can be enhanced by future study.

    Cross-listed Course: CSCE 587

    Prerequisites: STAT 509, 513, or 515

  
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    STAT 591 - Data Analysis for Teachers

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to statistics for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. The fundamentals of data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, and inference with special focus on methods of teaching statistical reasoning. For M.A.T. (excluding mathematics) / M.Ed. / M.T. and nondegree credit only.

    Cross-listed Course: SMED 591

  
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    STAT 599 - Topics in Statistics

    Credits: 1-3

    Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of courses by suffix and title.

  
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    STAT 600 - Statistics for Applied Management

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to data collection, descriptive statistics, and statistical inference with examples from hospitality, retail, sport, and entertainment management. Focus on selecting, implementing, and interpreting the appropriate statistical methods using software such as Excel and SPSS.

    Note: Not for minor or degree credit in Mathematics or Statistics. Does not serve as a prerequisite for STAT 516, 518, 519 or 525.

  
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    STEM 101 - Concepts and Connections: An Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces concepts, connections, and evolving relationships among the sciences engineering and mathematics to strengthen understanding of current ideas and applications of advancing technologies.

  
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    SWAH 121 - Elementary Swahili

    Credits: 4

    Grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills. Assumes no prior experience in the language.

    Note: Offered only in fall.

  
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    SWAH 122 - Basic Proficiency in Swahili

    Credits: 3

    Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

    Prerequisites: SWAH 121

    Note: Offered in spring and summer II semesters.

  
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    SWAH 201 - Intermediate Swahili

    Credits: 3

    Development of reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills; introduction of East African culture.

    Note: 201 offered in fall, 202 offered in spring.

  
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    SWAH 202 - Intermediate Swahili

    Credits: 3

    Development of reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills; introduction of East African culture.

    Note: 201 offered in fall, 202 offered in spring.

  
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    SWAH 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    THEA 120 - Laboratory Theatre Production

    Credits: 1

    Procedures for implementation of processes involved in the Laboratory Theatre Production Program. Supervised preparation of all performance and production elements involved in the collaborative process of theatre production. Course content varies according to season production program.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor or by audition. May be repeated for credit.

  
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    THEA 121 - Theatre Running Crew Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Procedures and processes of running crews for the Mainstage Theatre Production Program. Collaborative teamwork through supervised participation in various theatre production running crews (management, scenic, lighting, sound, costumes and makeup). Course content varies according to season production program.

    Note: May be repeated for credit.

  
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    THEA 122 - Theatre Performance Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Preparation and procedures of the rehearsal and performance processes for the Mainstage Theatre Production Program. Collaborative teamwork through supervised participation in an acting company. Course content varies according to season production program.

    Prerequisites: THEA 120

    Note: By audition only. May be repeated for credit

  
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    THEA 123 - Theatre Production Studio

    Credits: 1

    Procedures and processes for the Mainstage Production Program. Collaborative teamwork through supervised participation in various theatre production student crews (scenic, lighting, sound, costume, makeup, and promotions). Course content varies according to season production program.

    Prerequisites: THEA 121

  
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    THEA 170 - Fundamentals of Acting

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the art and craft of acting. Practical exploration through improvisation and scripted scene work. Includes a brief history of the development of modern acting techniques.

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    THEA 172 - Basic Stage Makeup

    Credits: 1

    The study and application of the principles of the art of makeup for the theatre.

  
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    THEA 181 - Shakespeare in Performance

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to Shakespeare’s works on page, stage, and screen. Emphasis placed on performances of scripts. History of Shakespeare’s works/productions, stage/screen technique. Viewings of film adaptations required.

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    THEA 200 - Understanding and Appreciation of Theatre

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the understanding and appreciation of theatrical experience. Attendance at theatrical performances required.

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    THEA 201 - Introduction to Theatre Studies

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to methods of analyzing and interpreting drama, with emphasis on play structure, genre, and style. Designed for the theatre major in preparation for theatre scholarship, performance, production, and design.

    Prerequisites: Theatre major or consent of instructor

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    THEA 221 - Stage Management Laboratory

    Credits: 2

    Supervised participation in theatre stage management. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: THEA 120 and 121

  
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    THEA 230 - Make-up Design for Theatre and Film

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice of make-up design for theatre and film. The application of analytical and research skills in the visual development of the character.

  
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    THEA 240 - Beginning Voice and Speech

    Credits: 3

    Study and practical application of voice and speech fundamentals in performance. Emphasis on speaking with ease, power and clarity to impact an audience.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    THEA 241 - Voice and Speech Studio

    Credits: 1-3 variable

    Training in vocal skills needed by actors such as dialect, verse speaking and voice for a variety of media. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: THEA 240; by permission of instructor

  
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    THEA 252 - Stage Costume Construction

    Credits: 3

    An introductory course in the principles and practice of costume construction.

  
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    THEA 253 - Stagecraft

    Credits: 3

    A beginning course in the principles and practice of scenic technology.

  
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    THEA 270 - Beginning Acting

    Credits: 3

    An exploration of the acting process through scene study. Focus will be on developing the actor’s personal technique, emphasizing emotional truthfulness and authenticity.

  
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    THEA 280 - Elements of Design for Theatre Production

    Credits: 3

    Foundational application of design principles and vocabulary as applied to the creative process in production design for theatre. Play analysis, creative and visual thinking, and graphic representation.

  
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    THEA 283 - Introduction to Theatre Sound Design

    Credits: 3

    Introduces the students to the basic principles of sound design and technology. Related topics include physics of sound, use and maintenance of equipment, script analysis, and creative thinking.

  
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    THEA 288 - Introduction to Stage Lighting

    Credits: 3

    Principles and practices of theatrical lighting design. Course not available for major credit

  
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    THEA 340 - Literature and Performance

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the study of literature through performance; reading, analysis, and performance of prose, poetry, nonfiction, and drama.

    Cross-listed Course: SPCH 340

  
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    THEA 359 - Theatrical Imagery

    Credits: 3

    The theory and application of visual imagery in theatrical design; identification and selection of historical motifs.

  
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    THEA 369 - Japanese Culture and Society through Theatre

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to Japanese traditional theatre and its influences on Japanese culture and society. Taught in English.

    Cross-listed Course: JAPA 351

  
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    THEA 370 - Intermediate Acting

    Credits: 3

    Development of acting skills through study of acting techniques emphasizing emotional truthfulness and authenticity. Application to scene study, monologues and auditions. Intensive script analysis for character development.

    Prerequisites: THEA 170 or 270

  
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    THEA 372 - Acting from a Physical Point of View

    Credits: 3

    Development of physical acting skills related to modern acting techniques emphasizing emotional truthfulness and authenticity. Promoting the experience of full body awareness and expressiveness in character development and storytelling. Includes performative states of relaxation, balance and presence and ensemble work.

  
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    THEA 373 - Movement Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Training in specific physical skills for actors: stage combat, mime, folk dance, tap dance, etc. May be repeated for credit.

  
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    THEA 375 - Inner Mastery Through Movement

    Credits: 3

    A mind/body integration course designed for performing artists. Effective Summer I 2011

    Cross-listed Course: DANC 475

  
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    THEA 380 - Production Design for Theatre

    Credits: 3

    Principles of production design in scenery, costumes, lighting and sound. Play analysis, periods styles, creative and visual thinking and graphic representation.

    Prerequisites: THEA 280

    Note: Restricted to Theater majors. Special permission by instructor

  
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    THEA 399 - Independent Study and Research

    Credits: 3-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    THEA 440 - Advanced Voice and Speech for the Actor

    Credits: 3

    Advanced vocal techniques as applied to performance. Specific skills covered may include vocal flexibility and range, vocal dynamics, dialects, and voice-over technique.

    Prerequisites: THEA 240

  
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    THEA 450 - Musical Theatre Workshop

    Credits: 2

    Intensive musical theatre training in areas of song interpretation, musical theatre, dance, voice and acting. Effective Summer I 2011

    Cross-listed Course: DANC 450, MUSC 450

  
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    THEA 452 - Special Topics in Costume Technology

    Credits: 3

    A specialty skills course for advanced students of theatrical costume design and technology. Topics will include tailoring, fabric modification, needle arts, millinery, etc. Course may be repeated as topics vary.

    Prerequisites: THEA 252 or permission of instructor

  
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    THEA 453 - Computer Aided Drafting for Theatre

    Credits: 3

    Develop basic and intermediate skills in using computer aided drafting programs for theatrical designs and technical drawings.

  
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    THEA 489 - Introduction to Costume Design

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the basic principles and elements of design as they apply to the costume designer. Script and character analysis, costume rendering, and production unity.

    Prerequisites: THEA 280 or permission of instructor

  
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    THEA 490 - Theatre Capstone Course

    Credits: 3

    Principles, procedures and practice of the creative and collaborative process. Aspects of the discipline with focus on creative and effective collaboration and communication skills amoong theatre artists, scholars and technicians. Practical and planning skills for professional success after graduation.

    Prerequisites: THEA 270 and 280, and 6 hours from 300 level class or above

    Note: Restricted to majors only. Special permission by instructor.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Theatre, BA

  
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    THEA 500 - Selected Topics in Theatre

    Credits: 1

    A series of courses, each lasting one-third of a semester. Topics and prerequisites are announced in the class schedule for each semester.

 

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