BIO 100

Visual Perception (3 Cr.)

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course explores the nature of human visual perception. Beginning with the physics of light and the anatomy of the human eye, the course examines how human beings process light information and use this data to survive. Additionally, students will examine neuro-physiology, perceptual psychology, and artistic traditions. The course will give special consideration to the modern technological and professional uses of this knowledge.

BIO 150

Human Muscular, Skeletal, and Kinetic Anatomy (3 Cr.)

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course explores the skeletal and muscular structures of the human body. Students will learn to identify skeletal and muscular forms from both live models and anatomical references. Additionally, students will consider terminology, structural arrangement, and kinetic function. The course will give special emphasis to adapting this knowledge to the needs of artists and animators.

BIO 200

Animal Muscular, Skeletal, and Kinetic Anatomy (3 Cr.)

Prerequisite: BIO 150

Description: This course introduces the major skeletal and muscular structures of animals. Students will extrapolate their knowledge of the human form to the structure and form of a variety of animal types, specifically focusing upon the impact of locomotion and feeding strategies upon form. Additionally, students will consider terminology, structural arrangement, and kinetic function. The course also considers standard locomotion cycles and the relationship between humans and various animals. It will give special emphasis to adapting this knowledge to the needs of artists and animators.