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  • CS 4992R: Computer Science Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students interested in exploring computer science research topics, the Computer Science Seminar will discuss the problems and contributions outlined in a variety of research papers. Participants will read from a selection of assigned research papers and participate in the seminar discussions. Students considering graduate school or who are desirous to participate in undergraduate research are highly encouraged to attend. Repeatable up to 4 times for 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall common topics in computer science research. 2. Survey impactful research papers and identify the top computer science conferences. 3. Outline and analyze the contributions of a research paper. 4. Classify and discuss research problems along with known solutions to those problems. Prerequisites: CS 2420 (Grade C or higher) OR CS 2810 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
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  • DANC 1001: First Year Experience: Dance

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This First Year Experience course is specifically designed to ease Dance students' transition to Utah Tech University and to prepare them for college and career success. Students will learn the value of a college education including the purpose and value of general education. This course is designed to help students understand and adapt to university life and expectations, refine academic skills and abilities, create and foster social networks, and introduce them to different fields of study, degree options, and career opportunities associated with the field of Dance. Students will learn to develop a support network of classmates, faculty, and staff to help ensure a successful academic experience. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explore and articulate the value of a college education. 2. Demonstrate the attributes of an intentional student. 3. Collect, foster, and use multiple campus resources, including technology, learning resources, and the campus community. 4. Evaluate and incorporate strategies for being successful as a dance student, and as a dance professional. FA
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  • DANC 1010: Dance in Culture (FA)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Fine Arts requirement. A beginning theoretical course examining societal diversity and artistic expression across cultures through the art of dance and body movement. Designed to introduce the definition of dance, basic history of dance and different genres of dance to enable students to make certain critical analyses and to identify style, form, technique and individuals who have made significant contributions in the dance field. Increase participants' capacity to enjoy the art of dance and to appreciate the great variety of dance and diversity of culture in human society. Taught through lecture, discussion, practice sessions, and video observation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate the relationship between the arts and society. 2. Identify specific artists and influential figures, their work, and the style, periods and historical context of their creative work. 3. Reflect and articulate one's experience as a patron of the arts. 4. Reflect and articulate one's experience as a participant in a variety of dance genres and cultural dances. 5. Examine differences and similarities within (or) across cultures and how they are reflected in dance. 6. Discuss the concept of "what is dance". 7. Examine the role of social factors, e.g., race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, religion, etc., in shaping social interaction, cultural worldviews, and individual identity as reflected through dance. 8. Analyze and synthesize research-based information in order to articulate how dance serves as a representation of cultural values. FA SP
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  • DANC 1101R: Ballet Technique I

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Designed for first year dance majors and focuses on the fundamentals of ballet technique. Students receive instruction in the principles of alignment, placement, and movements of classical ballet, as well as ballet movement terminology. The course serves as a foundation for continued ballet studies throughout the dance major technical curriculum. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall a foundational knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform beginning ballet exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform beginning ballet exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Acquire skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Contribute insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1110R: Dance Conditioning

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Designed for dance majors and other students interested in improving strength and flexibility for sports or general health. Emphasizes body balancing in strength, flexibility, and endurance. Classwork is supported by basic study of anatomy and biomechanics. Specific application of exercises to particular dance movements and positions will be emphasized. Repeatable up to 4 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply increased body awareness to enhance the movement of the body for daily function, injury prevention, and performance aesthetics. 2. Demonstrate quantifiable increased strength and flexibility to improve dance performance as well as overall health. 3. Apply breath-movement coordination to have efficient movement throughout the body and develop better stamina. 4. Recall the names of major muscle groups, as well as their basic functions, for internal imagery and instant muscle recall. 5. Identify different methods of exercise, their purpose, and how they impact one's physical health and performance. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1160: Music For Dance

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course presents a fundamental approach to the basic elements of music with an emphasis on its specific relationship to dance. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and discuss the basic elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre and basic musical forms. 2. Discuss the common language between music and dance by attaining a working knowledge of music notation, meter, and rhythmic schemes. 3. Hear, play, improvise, and notate rhythm patterns with voice, instrument and body percussion. 4. Effectively listen to and analyze music as it is used in the choreographic process. 5. Compose and conduct a four-part rhythm based score for choreography. Prerequisite: Full major status in Dance OR department consent. SP (even)
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  • DANC 1170: Social Dance

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Activity course open to all students. Beginning ballroom dance in developing skills in social dance. Introduces basic ballroom dance movements and routines, as well as specific demands of correct partner work. Includes studio instruction in selected dances, and mastery of step patterns, movement quality, and style. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform the basics of social dancing: footwork, posture, rhythm, and movement. 2. Understand leading and following in partner dancing; discuss and apply proper dance etiquette and manners. 3. Perform the different rhythms and steps of the dance routines. 4. Examine and discuss the complexity, joy, and beauty of movement as expressed through social dance. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1201R: Modern Dance I

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Designed for first year dance majors and focuses on fundamental skills in modern dance technique. Emphasis is placed on the development of strength, flexibility, core support, coordination, kinesthetic awareness, and movement expressiveness. The course serves as a foundation for continued modern dance studies throughout the dance major technique curriculum. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall foundational knowledge of modern dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform beginning modern dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform beginning modern dance exercises with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Perform improvisation and composition studies that demonstrate an understanding of time, space, and energy as the elements of dance. 5. Develop skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 6. Discuss insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. FA, SP
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  • DANC 1450R: Aerial Dance Technique I

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course is designed for students with an emphasis and major in dance or theater, and for other students interested in expanding their range of movement vocabulary. This course focuses on technical instruction and creative exploration on the aerial fabric apparatus, as well as other aerial equipment as available. Safety will be the first priority throughout this course. Students will develop an awareness of proper aerial technique and alignment as they learn various climbs, wraps, locks, and inversions with aerial fabrics. Stretching, conditioning, strength training, rigging, and anatomy discussions directly related to aerial work will be supplemented with material from textbooks and videos to expand aerial vocabulary and historical knowledge. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform basic aerial dance vocabulary with proper technique. 2. Identify families of skills, common bases of support, and root positions on aerial fabric. 3. Create and perform a personally expressive sequence utilizing proper aerial dance technique and vocabulary. 4. Examine connections between aerial dance technique and other aspects of dance and theater training. 5. Discuss basic rigging and safety precautions with respect for working in the air. 6. Describe basic anatomy and injury prevention related to aerial dance technique. Course fee required. FA
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  • DANC 1500R: Jazz Dance I

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students pursuing a major in Dance, and for others interested in developing jazz dance skills. Introduces American jazz dance with an emphasis on technique. Rhythmic structures and personal expression will be explored in a studio setting. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall foundational knowledge of jazz dance vocabulary, technique, and related history. 2. Perform beginning jazz dance exercises with proper placement, anatomical alignment, body awareness, connectivity, and coordination of body parts in class and on stage. 3. Perform different styles of jazz including lyrical, contemporary, Broadway, and/or classical jazz with artistic expression in class and on stage. 4. Develop skills of responsibility and Grit as they relate to a career in the dance field. 5. Articulate insights to discussion related to the discourse of dance. FA
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