Disciplines
Agriculture
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Curriculum and Instruction
English
Geography
History
Spanish
Political Science
Sociology
Social Work
Courses
Agriculture
2421 - Range Forage and Pasture Crops. (3-2)
Production, utilization and management of major range and forage plants
in production systems that will meet the nutritional needs of both wild
and domestic animals on a sustained basis.
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Anthropology
3314 - Latin American Cultures. (3-0)
An examination of Latin American cultures with an emphasis on pre-Columbian
and contemporary indigenous peoples of Mexico.
3315 - Archaeology of the Southwest. (3-0)
An examination of the prehistory and early cultures of the Greater Southwest
from the first arrival of humans as early as 20,000 years ago to the coming
of the Spaniards in the 16th century. The course covers several mammoth
kill sites at the end of the Pleistocene; the emergence of Archaic hunters
and gatherers and the appearance of agriculture about two thousand years
ago, leading to the three major cultures in the southwest - the Mogollon,
the Hohokam and the Anasazi, the last in multistoried pueblos and cliff
dwellings.
3324 - Mexican American Culture. (3-0)
An examination of the history and culture of Mexican Americans with an emphasis
on the analytical concepts of culture, race, class, and gender. Lectures,
films, and selected readings (including chapters from anthropological and
literary books and journals) will be used to portray the diversity of Mexican
American experiences in this country. Topics include religion, politics,
economy, identity politics, popular culture, sexuality, marriage and the
family.
3331A - North American Indians. (3-0)
A study of several of the many societies of North American Indians. This
course will examine the prehistoric development of Native American culture
with special emphasis on art and religion as well as the cultural mechanisms
through which Native Americans deal with non-Native American contemporary
social and political developments.
3331C - Indians of the Southwest. (3-0)
A survey of the life and cultural patterns of Indian groups in the greater
Southwest before and after Spanish and American contact.
3345 - Archaeology of Mexico. (3-0)
This course examines the development of culture from early hunters and gatherers
through the appearance of agriculture to the rise of civilization. The focus
on the course is on the emergence of complex society among groups such as
the Olmec, Aztec, and Maya.
3350 - Sex Roles. (3-0)
This course examines the relationships between women and men in societies
around the world. Course topics include the socialization of gender roles,
the ritual creation of gender, beliefs about sexuality, and sexual violence
with an emphasis on crosscultural examples.
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Art History
(WI) 3302 - History of American Art. (3-0)
A broad survey of the history of American art from 1700 to the present.
(WI) 3304 -The American West. (3-0)
An interdisciplinary study of the images and visions of the American West
through a variety of art media.
(WI) 4303 Pre-Columbian Art. (3-0)
A survey of the art of Pre-Columbian sites and cultures, from pre-history
to the European conquest. Provides background to the development of art
in Mexico, Central, South and North America.
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Biology
(WI) - 3460 Aquatic Biology. (3-3)
An introduction to plant and animal life in the fresh water habitats of
the local area. Prerequisites: BIO 2411 and 2450 and one year of Chemistry.
4410 - Field Biology of Plants. (3-3)
Ecological relationships and natural history of plants, including historical
geology, geography, soils, vegetational regions and surface geology of central
Texas. Emphasis is placed on plant-soil-water relationships to develop conservation
concepts. Students will make a representative collection of plants. Prerequisites:
BIO 2450.
4421 - Ornithology. (3-3)
Introduction to anatomy, behavior, ecology and identification of birds of
Texas. Laboratory will emphasize field studies of birds and their habitat
requirements. Prerequisites: BIO 2411 and 2450.
4422 - Mammalogy. (3-3)
The taxonomy, distribution, ecology, behavior and evolution of mammals with
particular emphasis on wild animals of the southwest. Laboratory will emphasize
anatomy, identification, preparation of specimens and field exercises in
the methods of population analysis. Prerequisites: BIO 2411 and 2450; BIO
4416 is recommended.
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Curriculum and Instruction
3332 - Foundations of Bilingual Education. (3-0)
The rationale, history, and philosophy of bilingual education, planning
for the provision of the cultural, motivational, and self-concept influences
that mediate the learning process of the limited English proficiency pupil
in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: 2.5 Texas State GPA.
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English
(WI) 3309 - The Southwest in Film. (3-0)
A survey of films of the Southwest, emphasizing the history and cultural
diversity of the region as represented on screen.
(WI) 3345 - Southwestern Studies I: Defining the Region. (3-0)
The first of two courses in a broad interdisciplinary survey of geophysical,
cultural, social, literary, and political history of the Southwest that
emphasizes regional and ethnic expressions of culture in architecture, art,
economics, law, literature, philosophy and politics.
(WI) 3346 - Southwestern Studies II: Consequences of Region. (3-0)
The second of a twocourse sequence in a broad interdisciplinary survey of
geophysical, cultural, social, literary, and political history of the Southwest,
emphasizing regional and ethnic expressions of culture in architecture,
art, economics, law, literature, philosophy, politics, popular culture,
religion, social science, and technology.
(WI) 4325 - Literature of the Southwest. (3-0)
The literature of Texas and the surrounding territory; various types of
non-fiction prose, fiction, and poetry.
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Geography
3308 - Latin America. (3-0)
A regional survey of the physical and cultural geography of Latin America.
3329 - Geography of Texas. (3-0)
A physical and cultural geography of Texas with special emphasis on human
resources and economic activities.
(WI) 4313 - Environmental Management. (3-0)
An analysis of the major causes of environmental deterioration together
with the basic strategies of dealing with these problems. Prerequisite:
Geography 2410 or equivalent.
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History
(WI) 3320 - History of Mexico. (3-0)
A survey of the national period of Mexican history from the independence
movement to the present.
(WI) 3325 - Selected Topics in Latin American History. (3-0)
A study of various subjects or problems in Latin American history. Topics
and instructors will vary from semester to semester.
(WI) 3327 History of Mexico to 1848. (3-0)
A survey of Mexico from prehistoric
times to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
(WI) 3329 - Spanish Borderlands, 1521-1821. (3-0)
A survey of the social, economic and political development of the frontier
regions of Spain?s empire in North America.
(WI) 3353 - The Greater Southwest. (3-0)
A general examination of the region including Texas, California, and the
states dominated geographically by the Great Basin, the Southern Rockies,
and the Sonoran Desert, from the earliest European contacts to the present.
(WI) 3372 - Texas History: A Survey. (3-0)
A one-semester survey of Texas History which will emphasize political, economic
and social development from prehistory to the twentieth century.
(WI) 4372 - Mexican American History. (3-0)
A survey of the political, economic, and social-cultural role of the Mexican-American
in United States from the era of Spanish colonization to the present.
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Spanish
(WI) 3305 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature. (3-0)
A study of Spanish-American literature from the colonial period to 1880
and its antecedents in Spain. Prerequisite: Spanish 3308.
(WI) 3306 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature. (3-0)
A study of Spanish-American literature from 1880 to the present and its
antecedents in Spain. Prerequisite: Spanish 3308.
(WI) 3371 - Spanish-American Civilization. (3-0)
Lectures and extensive readings of the cultural institutions of the peoples
of Spanish-America and the Mexican-Americans of the United States geared
to provide a background for a better understanding of both groups and their
literature. Prerequisite: Spanish3308.
4350 - Latin American Novel and Film. (3-0)
Comparative study of the relationships between literary texts and their
cinematographic counterparts in Latin American novels and their film adaptations.
Prerequisite: Spanish 3308.
4370 Hispanic Literature of the Southwest: Space and Images.
(3-0)
The study of the Hispanic literature of the Southwest in order to have a
better understanding of the cultural diversity of the region. Prerequisite:
Spanish 3308.
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Political Science
(WI) 4331 - Minority Politics. (3-0)
This course examines and analyzes the political participation of American
minorities (Blacks, Hispanics, women, and other minorities) in the American
political system and the impact of various public policies on minority groups.
The course will emphasize the following topics: electoral participation;
public policy participation, representation and implementation; protest
politics; and political behavior. Some reference will be to Texas and the
Southwest.
(WI) 4338 - Government and Politics of Latin America. (3.0)
A comparative analysis of political systems in Latin America, examining
the impact of sociocultural and economic factors on political attitudes
and behaviors. Special emphasison Mexico, Cuba, and Brazil.
(WI) 4358 - United States-Latin American Relations. (3-0)
Examinations of general policies, problems, and attitudes, together with
detailed analysis of United States relations with selected countries.
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Sociology
3327 - Multicultural Relations. (3-0)
The nature and the problems inherent in racial and other minority groups,
with special reference to the American scene.
3337 - The Family. (3-0)
A comparative study of the family in various cultures, both historical and
contemporary, with attention to the family in terms of social organization,
social change, and social disorganization.
3366 - Folkways and Folklore: An Introduction. (3-0)
A study of the folkways of the cultures of Texas through selected examples
of traditional beliefs, customs, folktales, songs, arts, games, artifacts,
and techniques for the collection and preservation of folk materials.
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Social Work
4310 - Social Services to Minorities. (3-0)
Exploration of the roots of minority social work practice and the quality
of present day social work with minorities. Primary focus is on knowledge
and skills necessary for effective practice with women and selected ethnic
minorities of the Southwest (African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans).
Prerequisites: Social Work 1350 or permission of instructor.
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