• DES 4650: Publication Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Explores creative, functional, and aesthetic aspects of editorial design with emphasis on page layout. Students will focus on the significance of consistency and thematic continuity, developing aesthetic awareness, and integrating design principles. Students will refine and further develop visual judgment in the arrangement of type and images to effectively convey visual messages. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a high level of typographic detail and design principles in completed work. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of what elements are necessary for various publication types. 3. Construct multi-page, multi-dimensional publications. 4. Develop self-initiated publications including original text and imagery. 5. Identify and implement appropriate publication for provided content. 6. Develop multiple types of publications of portfolio quality design and craftsmanship. Course fee required. Prerequisites: DES 2200 (Grade C or higher); AND DES 2300 (Grade C or higher); AND DES 2710 (Grade C or higher). FA
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• DES 4750: Package Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The course explores the various facets and theories of package design while applying design principles to create effective packaging solutions for a variety of products. Students will take design projects from concept phase to three-dimensional working prototypes. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and identify the elements of successful branding and package design. 2. Describe current production methods and terminology. 3. Relate various legal, regulatory, pricing, materials and construction issues. 4. Construct professional mockups and prototypes. 5. Evaluate and critique packaging design and construction. 6. Complete multiple types of packaging concepts of portfolio quality design and craftsmanship. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ART 1130 (Grade C or higher); AND DES 2300 (Grade C or higher); AND DES 2710 (Grade C or higher); AND DES 2780 (Grade C or higher). SP
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• DES 4900R: Independent Research

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students pursuing a degree in Design with advanced standing who wish to pursue a specific focus of study related to their degree emphasis and/or research interest not otherwise available in the current Design curriculum. Students are closely supervised by appropriate faculty in the design and successful completion of the course. The course is dependent upon a formal contractual arrangement with the faculty member that is submitted at the beginning of the semester in which coursework is undertaken, and is contingent upon the department chair's approval. Students meet with the faculty mentor each week and provide progress reports for feedback. Students are required to meet the university requirement of 45 hours of work per credit. Variable credit 1.0 - 3.0. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered by arrangement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and solve design challenges. 2. Categorize and synthesize a project exploring new topics and emerging areas of the industry. 3. Articulate project goals both orally and in writing. 4. Critique and articulate research and project findings to instructors and peers. Course fee required.
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• DES 4910R: Special Topics in Applied Technology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop solutions to design problems using a specific framework or methodology. 2. Extrapolate the specialized insights and practices of a specific technology system to a wider field of practice. 3. Apply general purpose problem solving skills to a specific problem domain. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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• DES 4920: Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Designed to integrate Design students into working environments that increase aptitude, skills, and networking. The internship setting will nurture a mentor learning relationship with the student, and assist them in preparation for after graduation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and solve design problems from an employment perspective. 2. Survey new topics and emerging areas of the practice of design. 3. Evaluate and critique personal work and the work of others. 4. Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborating on projects while working in teams. 5. Communicate findings and research to instructor and employers. Prerequisite: DES 2300 (Grade C or higher); AND Instructor Permission. FA, SP, SU
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• DES 4990: Special Topics in Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students need some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other nontraditional instruction methods. Repeatable for credit as topics vary, up to 6 credits. Offered by arrangement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, complete and analyze portfolio quality work. 2. Describe and assess specialized insights and practices to design challenges using the design thinking method. 3. Articulate findings both orally and in writing. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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• DHYG 1005: Intro to Dental Sciences

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Recommended (but not required) for all students interested in entering the dental profession. Introduces fundamental concepts related to dentistry and will provide a basic education of the roles of various dental personnel, dental specialties, dental terminology, concepts, instruments, materials, and procedures. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the roles of various dental personnel. 2. Describe the importance of medical histories and vital signs as it applies to patient care. 3. Identify the elements to proper infection control, disinfection and sterilization. 4. Describe the radiology basics in the dental profession. 5. Identify, recognize and classify the basic anatomy of oral structures. 6. Repeat dental instrument identification and classification. 7. Discuss basic dental materials and their use in dentistry. FA, SP
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• DHYG 2020: Radiology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the nature and production of X-rays and basic principles and procedures in oral radiology. Emphasizes radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation protection; basic intraoral radiographic techniques; film processing; and mounting procedures as well as supplemental intraoral, extraoral, and localization techniques; radiographic interpretation; and patient management topics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand radiation history and fundamentals. 2. Gain basic radiology technical skills. 3. Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy, pathology for proper radiographic interpretation. 4. Gain skills in documentation & Communications with patients and healthcare providers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 2025: Radiology Clinic

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Clinical portion of DYHG 2020. Students will be required to study and practice the production of both film and digital radiographs and basic principles and procedures in oral radiology. Emphasis is on radiation protection, basic intraoral radiographic techniques, film processing, and mounting procedures. Focus is placed on supplemental intraoral techniques, extraoral techniques, localization techniques, radiographic interpretation, intraoral camera imaging and patient management topics. Students will participate in taking intraoral and extraoral radiographs on mannequins and patients. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Engage in radiologic fundamentals through proper use and maintenance of equipment. 2. Gain basic radiology technical skills. 3. Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy, pathology for proper radiographic interpretation. 4. Gain skills in documentation & Communications with patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite: DHYG 2020. FA
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• DHYG 2040: Tooth Morphology

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The student will be able to identify the structures that make up the roof, floor and lateral borders of the oral cavity proper. Included are the following areas of discussion: oral cavity, tooth functions, terminology, fundamental and preventative curvatures of the oral cavity , the dentition, the development, form, and eruption of the teeth, occlusion, dental anomalies, supporting structures of the teeth, clinical consideration of the dental anatomy, permanent and deciduous tooth identification and morphology. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss elements of tooth morphology with other health professionals using appropriate dental vocabulary. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of tooth characteristics by categorizing individual teeth based on morphology. 3. Discuss the relationship between tooth morphology and scaling and root planning techniques. 4. Discuss the basic principles of occlusion and variables that play important roles in inter- and intra-arch relationships. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite: DHYG 2045. FA
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