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Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

100- and 200-Level: Lower Division
300- and 400-Level: Upper Division
500-Level and Higher: Graduate

 
 

French
  

  • FRN 400 - Practicum In French

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in French conducted in the university and in the community. Examples: special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a French play, tutorial activity in a basic French course, a study, or service project involving fieldwork in one of the French communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. S/U only.


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  • FRN 402 - Advanced Composition and Grammar

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FRN 301 and one 300-level French literature course and sophomore standing. Continuation of FRN 301 on a more advanced level; development of style and accuracy.


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  • FRN 440 - Field Study

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. The amount of language preparation necessary to participate in any given field experience is to be determined by the department and the instructor. Specially arranged field experience abroad provides intensive exposure to students target countries and languages. May be preceded by a special preparatory course, such as supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel; supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language- or culture-oriented project in the target country. See semester course schedule. A field study trip to France will be offered periodically. For further information, contact the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture. This course may be repeated for credit.

    General Education Category: Speaking Across Curriculum


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  • FRN 441 - French Capstone Field Study Project

    [4 credit(s)]
    Open to students participating in the biannual study abroad program to France who have completed a minimum of three courses in French at the 300-level or higher, or by permission of instructor. Course focuses on an individualized project under the supervision of the study abroad director that reflects research and field work on specific topics linked to France, the Auvergne region and/or Paris. Project includes written and oral components and focuses on building analytical, research, writing and oral presentation skills in French. Satisfies the capstone requirement for French majors.

    General Education Category: Speaking Across Curriculum, Capstone


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  • FRN 491 - Senior Honors Project

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: For WLC Honors Students only. Project must be preapproved by project advisor who is a full-time faculty member, department chair, and department curriculum committee. An independent research project developed in cooperation with faculty advisor. Completed projects will be submitted in written form and presented in a public forum.


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  • FRN 491H - H: Senior Honors Project

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: French Major with Honors standing. Project must be pre-approved by project advisor who is a full-time faculty member, department chair, and department curriculum committee. An independent research project developed in cooperation with faculty advisor. Completed projects will be submitted in written form and presented orally in a public forum.


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  • FRN 492 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301and one literature or civilization course. Study of a particular topic in French language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • FRN 493 - Special Topics in French

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FRN 301 and one 300-level FRN course. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.


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  • FRN 494 - French Capstone

    [3 credit(s)]
    Open to students who have completed a minimum of three courses in French at the 300-level or higher, or by permission of instructor. Course focuses on building analytical, research, writing and oral presentation skills in French on topics related to French and Francophone culture, literature and film. Topic will vary. Satisfies the capstone requirement for French majors.

    General Education Category: Capstone


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  • FRN 496 - Independent Study In French

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving French language or literature. Such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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General Administration
  

  • GAD 250 - Business Communications

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, ENG 101, ENG 102, or equivalent. To develop an understanding of the principles of effective communication and to apply them to the solution of management problems in the form of written reports, memoranda and letters, and oral presentations.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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General Engineering Tech
  

  • GET 197 - Independent Study in Engineering Technology

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Freshman standing or permission of instructor. Independent study on a special topic or project under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit for a total of 6 credit hours with a change of topic. Technical Elective.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • GET 240 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: EET 205 DC Circuits or equivalent, and a high-level programming language. A practical course emphasizing the use of PLCs in a wide range of industrial applications. Topics include ladder logic concepts, data manipulation, timing, discrete and analog I/O, network configuration, sequencers, and shift registers.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GET 255 - Introduction to Robotics and Automated Systems

    [3 credit(s)]
    Introduction to robotics and automated systems. The development of robots, different working models of robots, selection sensors, and programming of robot controllers. Introduction to computer integrated manufacturing operations, including types and components of CIM systems, economic considerations, and the integration of CIM components into a flexible manufacturing system (FMS). Laboratory projects to include construction and programming of mobile robots (e.g. LEGO Mindstorms Robots or Parallax BASIC Stamp II Boe-Bot) and the assembly and test of individual component designs for CIM systems into a miniature FMS built from the Fischertechnik models. Technical Elective.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GET 285 - Science of Alternative Energy

    [3 credit(s)]
    This course covers present-day energy systems and covers an in-depth analysis of the design and installation of alternative energy systems. The focus is on renewable energy sources (wind, solar, biomass), but other non-carbon-emitting sources (nuclear) and lowered-carbon sources (co-generative gas turbine plants, fuel cells) also are studied. Both the devices as well as the overall systems are analyzed. Laboratory experiments will demonstrate wind turbines, solar panels, and fuel cells.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GET 297 - Independent Study in Engineering Technology

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Independent study on a special topic or project under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit for a total of 6 credit hours with a change of topic. Technical Elective.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • GET 310 - Computer System Technology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: EET 315, EET 316 (as prerequisites or corequisites). Data and computer communication principles, including structure and organization, protocols, linkages and interfacing, signal and media types, coding theory, local area networks (LANs), and industrial data communication standards.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GET 315 - Advanced Programming Methods

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course explores numerical methods using advanced topics in computer programming. These topics may include design patterns, advanced graphical components, software component models, concepts and structures for high level programming, elements of structured programming using FORTRAN 90 and C, use of software packages such as Maple, MATLAB, and MathCAD, assignments in a microcomputer and network environments, numerical algorithms, such as root finding, solution of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, numerical integration and differential equations, and applications in statistics, optimization, and finite-element analysis.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GET 397 - Independent Study in Engineering Technology

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Independent study on a special topic or project under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit for a total of 6 credit hours with a change of topic. Technical Elective.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • GET 410 - Network Systems Design

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GET 310, ESC 151 or equivalent, EET 450 or equivalent. This course involves the electronic hardware of networking systems such as those used to connect heterogeneous computers. Major topics include locality, topologies, media standards, internetworking devices and protocols. Hands-on application of network theory is provided via a laboratory style term project involving a multi-user networked computer system. The student will design and develop the hardware and communication software required to implement access to a network available, shared resource.


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  • GET 430 - Electrical Power, Controls, and Instrumentation

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: MTT 301 or equivalent, MET 330 or equivalent, and associate-degree-level electrical fundamentals. Fundamentals of electrical and electronic power, controls, and instrumentation for Mechanical Engineering Technology students. Electric machines and control. Sensors and actuators and interfacing to PLC and PC. Feedback control theory and implementation. Automated data collection.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GET 431 - Electrical Power, Controls, and Instrumentation Lab

    [1 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. GET 430 (as a prerequisite or corequisite). Experiments dealing with electrical and electronic power, controls, instrumentation, electric machines and feedback control.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • GET 444 - HMI Applications For Programmable Logic Controllers

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GET 440 or equivalent. Develop human-machine-interface for programmable logic controller’s industrial applications. HMI includes dynamic graphics, operator station control, trending, data logging, and recipes. Technical Elective.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GET 455 - Robotics System Design

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GET 255 or equivalent. Design of robotics systems, including concept development, modeling, simulation, selection, and optimization of equipment, sensors, and controllers. Economic consideration, reliability and safety, and documentation of final design. Examples of robotics systems designs to be chosen from industrial and non-industrial applications.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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Geology
  

  • GEO 100 - Introductory Geology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: GEO 101. Basic introduction to the composition of the earth, with a detailed discussion of the physical and chemical processes that bring about its continual evolution.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences


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  • GEO 101 - Introductory Geology Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: GEO 100. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 100

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab


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  • GEO 106 - Introduction to Meteorology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Introduction to weather and weather systems, with a detailed discussion on the nature of the atmosphere, air motions, precipitation, storms, weather patterns, and weather analysis.


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  • GEO 150 - Geological History of the Earth

    [3 credit(s)]
    Introduction to the history of the earth. Examination of the biochemical and geological evidence for the origin of life and the mechanisms and patterns of evolution, evaluating the most significant events in the evolutionary history of plants and animals through geological time. Introduction to the structure and history of continents and ocean basins, concentrating on the events through geological time that created the North American continent.


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  • GEO 151 - Geological History of the Earth Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: GEO 150. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts presented in GEO 150, including interpretation of maps and identification of fossils.


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  • GEO 210 - The Earth & Human Affairs

    [3 credit(s)]
    Examination of geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and shoreline erosion, including class discussion of current events of this type; examination of development of society.


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  • GEO 230 - Natural Resources

    [3 credit(s)]
    Examination of our natural resources with emphasis on nonrenewable mineral resources; discussion of the effect of population growth and technology on rates of consumption, mineral economics, and the concept of “reserves”; the future outlook with regard to alternative sources of energy, substitutes, and recycling.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GEO 312 - Sedimentation & Stratigraphy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GEO 100 and GEO 223, which may be taken concurrently with GEO 312, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: GEO 313. Study of the origin, dispersal, deposition, and lithification of sediments; variation of sedimentary parameters; discussions of facies, correlation, use of sedimentary structures, and paleographic reconstruction; regional stratigraphy of North America.


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  • GEO 313 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: GEO 312. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 312.


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  • GEO 314 - Paleoecology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Environmental reconstruction using fossils: particular attention given to organism-sediment interrelations, organism diversity, distribution adaptive morphology, and community structure.


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  • GEO 320 - Structural Geology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GEO 100 and GEO 223 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: GEO 321. Study of the forces involved in the deformation of the earth’s crust, with emphasis on the recognition, interpretation, and illustration of the resultant geologic structures.


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  • GEO 322 - Geospatial Concepts and Tools

    [2 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: GEO 323. Principles of concepts and practice in physical and environmental geography, concentrating on the information and tools we use to visualize and analyze the environment. Basic information sources include maps, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery. Analytical tools include direct observation and measurement of these sources, as well as an introduction to the use of geographic information systems and image processing for remote sensing. Intended for majors in biology, and environmental science.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GEO 323 - Geospatial Concepts & Tools: Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: GEO 322. Practicum on concepts and practice in physical and environmental geography, concentrating on the information and tools presented in GEO 322. Hands-on work will deal with maps, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery and will involve open-laboratory work followed by a 1-hour recitation. Intended for majors in biology and environmental science.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GEO 350 - Introduction To Oceanography

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Minimum of two science courses. Examination of the interrelated physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes operating in sea water and ocean basins; selected topics relating to the geologic interpretation of the marine rock record, factors regulating growth and environmental habitat of organisms, and the geophysics of ocean basins.


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  • GEO 354 - Environmental Geochemistry

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GEO 100 and CHM 251 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEO 355. This course deals with concepts and principles of low-temperature geochemistry and their applications to studies of earth and environmental science processes. Topics include element abundance, geochemical equilibrium, water chemistry, sedimentary geochemistry, stable isotope geochemistry, and radiometric dating or geochronology.


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  • GEO 355 - Environmental Geochemistry Lab

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GEO 100 and CHM 251 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEO 354. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 354


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  • GEO 390 - Writing in Geology I

    [2 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, GEO 100 and a declared geology major. Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in a 300- or 400 - level geology course. This course is designed to develop the writing and oral presentation skills of students through assigned projects and in-class activities. Students will write conceptual (review or theoretical) papers according to a standard format. A substantial written report is one of the requirements. The 300/400 level Geology course instructor, in consultation with the student, will determine the topic of the written report.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • GEO 404 - Environmental Science for Teachers

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: At least three courses in the College of Education at the 300-level or above, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. Application of environmental science to the classroom. Substantive materials from geology, biology, chemistry, and other sciences will be integrated to create a coherent picture of the functioning of the complex systems underpinning the natural world and human society; and the ability for students to understand how society can manage these systems. This course is intended for students working toward school certification. A significant part of the course will be the development of curricular materials based on course content for use in participants’ own classes.


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  • GEO 408 - Environmental Geology for Teachers

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: At least three courses in the College of Education at the 300-level or above, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. Detailed examination of geologic hazards and the constraints placed by regional geology and geography on the problems facing modern, urban industrial societies. This course is intended for students working toward school certification. A significant part of the course will be the development of curricular materials based on course content for use in participants’ own classes.


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  • GEO 422 - GIS Application/Field Sciences

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GEO 323 or permission of instructor. Required corequisite: GEO 423 Principles of concepts and practice utilizing the application of ArcGIS to field sciences, such as archeology, biology, environmental science, and geology.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GEO 423 - GIS Application/Field Sciences:Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GEO 323 or permission of instructor. Required corequisite: GEO 422 Practicum on the applications of ArcGIS to field sciences, based on the information and tools presented in GEO 422

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GEO 424 - Introduction to Remote Sensing

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 323 or permission of instructor. Required corequisite: GEO 425. Introduction to Remote Sensing, concentrating on the information and tools we use to interpret remotely sensed imagery to understand its application to the field sciences.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GEO 425 - Introduction to Remote Sensing: Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 323 or permission of instructor. Required corequisite: GEO 424. Practicum on concepts and practice in the application of remotely sensed imagery to field sciences, as introduced in GEO 424. It will concentrate on the use of satellite imagery and aerial photography, as well as standardized data sets available from commercial sources and the WorldWide Web. Laboratory is selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in lecture.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • GEO 426 - Adv Topics GIS/Remote Sensing

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 422 or GEO 424 or equivalent. Recommended GEO 422 and GEO 424. Required corequisite: GEO 427. Orientation to topics dealing with techniques and problems associated with using remote-sensed data and GIS for analyses in field sciences such as archeology, biology, environmental science, geology, etc. These topics will go beyond those presented in prerequisite courses and will present cutting-edge aspects of geospatial science.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GEO 427 - Adv Topics GIS/Remote Sensing: Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 422 or GEO 424 or equivalent. Recommended GEO 422 and GEO 424. Required corequisite: GEO 426. Laboratory exercises dealing with the topics presented in GEO 426.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GEO 444 - Hydrology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): At least one course at the 300-level or higher in Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences. Corequisite: GEO/EVS 445. The fundamental principles of surface water, vadose zone, watershed, groundwater, chemical and isotope hydrology will be studied. Theories and methods will be examined and applied to investigations of hydrologic processes, including identification and quantification of evaporation, precipitation, infiltration, transpiration, surface and subsurface flows. Laboratory exercises will cover mathematical and computer solutions to equations and real life situations. Some field work will be required.


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  • GEO 451 - Field Geology

    [4-8 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Must have at least junior standing to be eligible for this course. Geological mapping using aerial photographs and topographic maps; solution of field problems in stratigraphy, structure, and paleontology; written report required. Offered in summer at selected universities.


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  • GEO 460 - Geomorphology

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and.GEO 322 or permission of instructor. Required Corequisite: GEO 461. Study of the surface forms of the earth, with emphasis on erosional or depositional processes in different climates and the forms they produce.


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  • GEO 461 - Geomorphology Laboratory

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. GEO 322 or permission of instructor. Required Corequisite: GEO 460. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in lecture.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • GEO 490 - Internship In Geology

    [1-4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and student must have at least sophomore standing. Independent study related to work experience for majors in Geology and Environmental Sciences. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 credit hours.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • GEO 493 - Special Topics Lab

    [1-2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and student must have at least sophomore standing. Topics reflect material of special or timely interest which is not likely to be appropriate for regular, continuing course offerings. Includes lab or excursions or other practical exercises. May be repeated for credit but no more that a total of 10 credit hours of combined GEO 493 and GEO 494 may be allowed toawards the Geology degree.


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  • GEO 494 - Special Topics in Geology

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics reflect material of special or timely interest which is not likely to be appropriate for regular, continuing course offerings. May be repeated for credit with change of topic but no more that a total of 10 credit hours of combined GEO 493 and GEO 494 may be allowed towards the Geology degree.


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  • GEO 496 - Independent Study In Geology

    [1-4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and student must have at least sophomore standing. Independent study of material of special or timely interest which is not likely to be appropriate for or covered in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 credit hours with a change of topic.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • GEO 497 - Research in Geology

    [1-8 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and student must have at least sophomore standing. Undergraduate research carried out by special arrangement. The student may work independently or as an assistant to a faculty investigator. May be repeated for credit for a total of 16 credit hours.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • GEO 499 - Exit Evaluation

    [0 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Senior standing. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evaluation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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German
  

  • GER 100 - Practicum In German

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in German conducted in the university and in the community, such as special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a German play, tutorial activity in a basic German course, and a study or service project involving fieldwork in one of the German communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. S/U only


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  • GER 102 - German II

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Completion of GER 101 or the equivalent course with C or better or permission of instructor. Essentials of German grammar; practice in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • GER 192 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Study of a particular topic in German language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • GER 200 - Practicum In German

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in German conducted in the university and in the community, such as special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a German play, tutorial activity in a basic German course, and a study or service project involving fieldwork in one of the German communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. S/U only


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  • GER 201 - Culture and Civilization

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Completion of GER 102 or equivalent with a C or better or permission of instructor. Readings explore German customs, attitudes, history and values in comparison with the U.S. practice and expansion of skills development.


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  • GER 202 - Literature Survey

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Completion of GER 102 or equivalent with a C or better or permission of instructor. Reading of cultural and literary texts. Ongoing review and expansion of skills development.


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  • GER 235 - Germany Today

    [3 credit(s)]
    The course gives a current picture of the German-speaking countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, stressing the period since 1945 and most recent developments since the reunification of East and West Germany. Topical emphasis may change each time offered. Topics include politics, the social and economic situation, education, women’s questions, culture and literature, film and other media. May be repeated with change of topic. The course is regularly offered in conjunction with the university’s Germany Abroad Program.


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  • GER 240 - Field Study

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Completion of GER 102 with a C or better or the equivalent; The amount of language preparation necessary to participate in any given field experience to be determined by the department and instructor; specially arranged field experience abroad providing intensive exposure to students’ target countries and languages. May be preceded by a special preparatory course, such as supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel; or supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language- or culture-oriented project in the target country. See course schedule. A field study trip to German-speaking countries will be offered periodically. Program and course content may vary. For example, Summer Campus: Berlin takes place in alternate even-numbered years, and consists of two weeks of intensive preparation at Cleveland State University, four weeks in Berlin (including travel and stays in Germany), and one or two weeks of free travel. Studies concentrate on culture, civilization, and language; includes classes in music and/or political science. The program may also be taken on the graduate level. For further information, contact the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture. May be repeated for credit.


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  • GER 292 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GER 201. Study of a particular topic in German language, literature or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • GER 293 - Special Topics in German

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Completion of GER 102 with a “C” grade or better or the equivalent. Topic to be announced in semester course listing. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • GER 296 - Independent Study In German

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project advisor) and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving German language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, and special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • GER 300 - Practicum In German

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in German conducted in the university and in the community, such as special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a German play, tutorial activity in a basic German course, and a study or service project involving fieldwork in one of the German communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. S/U only


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  • GER 301 - Composition and Conversation

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GER 202 and sophomore standing or equivalent. Practice in speaking and writing on an advanced level. Materials may include study of specialized usages, such as business or communication.


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  • GER 316 - Translation Workshop

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GER 301 and sophomore standing or the equivalent. Introduction to the theory and practice of professional translation, normally from German to English; workshop approach involving class discussion of students’ work-in-progress. Work required varies according to students’ level of preparation. May be repeated for credit.


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  • GER 340 - Field Study

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GER 301 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor; The amount of language preparation necessary to participate in any given field experience to be determined by the department and instructor; specially arranged field experience abroad providing intensive exposure to students’ target countries and languages. May be preceded by a special preparatory course, such as supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel; or supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language- or culture-oriented project in the target country. See course schedule. A field study trip to German-speaking countries will be offered periodically. Program and course content may vary. For example, Summer Campus: Berlin takes place in alternate even-numbered years, and consists of two weeks of intensive preparation at Cleveland State University, four weeks in Berlin (including travel and stays in Germany), and one or two weeks of free travel. Studies concentrate on culture, civilization, and language; includes classes in music and/or political science. The program may also be taken on the graduate level. For further information, contact the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture. May be repeated for credit.


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  • GER 371 - Introduction to the Study of Literature

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GER 301 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Introduction to major concepts of literary study with application to masterworks of German literature.


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  • GER 392 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GER 301. Study of a particular topic in German language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • GER 393 - Special Topics In German

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GER 301 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Topic to be announced in semester course schedule. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.


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  • GER 396 - Independent Study In German

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project advisor) and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving German language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, and special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • GER 400 - Practicum In German

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in German conducted in the university and in the community, such as special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a German play, tutorial activity in a basic German course, and a study or service project involving fieldwork in one of the German communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. S/U only


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  • GER 402 - Advanced Composition and Conversation

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GER 301 and sophomore standing. Continuation of GER 301 on a more advanced level. Development of style and accuracy.


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  • GER 440 - Field Study

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: 12 credits in German on the 300- or 400-level or permission of instructor. The amount of language preparation necessary to participate in any given field experience to be determined by the department and instructor; specially arranged field experience abroad providing intensive exposure to students’ target countries and languages. May be preceded by a special preparatory course, such as supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel; or supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language- or culture-oriented project in the target country. See course schedule. A field study trip to German-speaking countries will be offered periodically. Program and course content may vary. For example, Summer Campus: Berlin takes place in alternate even-numbered years, and consists of two weeks of intensive preparation at Cleveland State University, four weeks in Berlin (including travel and stays in Germany), and one or two weeks of free travel. Studies concentrate on culture, civilization, and language; includes classes in music and/or political science. The program may also be taken on the graduate level. For further information, contact the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture.


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  • GER 448 - German Culture and Civilization

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GER 301 and sophomore standing or equivalent. A survey of 200 years of German culture and civilization from 1786 to present. Western Culture and Civilization.


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  • GER 492 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    PRerequisite: GER 301 and one literature or civilization course. Study of a particular topic in German language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic.


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  • GER 493 - Special Topics In German

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GER 301 and one 300-level GER course. Topic to be announced in semester course schedule. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.


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  • GER 496 - Independent Study In German

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member (who will serve as the project advisor) and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving German language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, and special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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Greek
  

  • GRK 101 - Introduction to Ancient Greek I

    [4 credit(s)]
    Basic introduction to ancient Athenian Greek. Through reading and translating passages in ancient Greek, students will acquire the basic vocabulary and rules of grammar necessary to read ancient Greek texts in the original language. This course is also useful for students interested in the philosophy, history, culture, and literature of the Classical world.


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  • GRK 102 - Introduction to Ancient Greek II

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GRK 101 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor. Continuation of GRK 101. Through reading and translating passages in ancient Greek, students will acquire the basic vocabulary and rules of grammar necessary to read ancient Greek texts in the original language. This course is also useful for students interested in the philosophy, history, culture, and literature of the Classical world.


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  • GRK 201 - Intermediate Ancient Greek I

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GRK 102 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor. Students should consult instructor for eligibility. A review of the grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary for students who have had at least a year of ancient Greek in college or two years in high school. Readings selected from classical authors and/or New Testament texts. Course includes a cultural component which emphasizes the civilization of the ancient Greek world and the history of Greek literature.


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  • GRK 202 - Intermediate Ancient Greek II

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GRK 201 or the equivalent with a grade of C or better.Selected readings from ancient authors such as Plato, Xenophon, Euripides, Herodotus or the New Testament. Course emphasizes sight reading, vocabulary-building, and research skills. Course includes a cultural component which emphasizes the civilization of the ancient Greek world and the history of Greek literature. Classical and Medieval Studies course.


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  • GRK 396 - Independent Study In Greek

    [1-4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Student must have sophomore, junior or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member, who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chair. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Greek language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer; or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between student and instructor; project’s title will appear on student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Classical and Medieval Studies course.


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  • GRK 496 - Independent Study In Greek

    [1-4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Student must have sophomore, junior or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member, who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chair. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Greek language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer; or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between student and instructor; project’s title will appear on student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Classical and Medieval Studies course.


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Health Care Administration
  

  • HCA 301 - The American Health Care System

    [3 credit(s)]
    Course introduces the student to the health-care system by concentrating on current arrangements for the organization, financing, and delivery of medical-care services in the United States. Emphasizes concepts of accessibility, quality, efficiency, and the effectiveness of medical care. Counts as nonbusiness elective for business students.


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  • HCA 420 - Management Of Health Care Organizations

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: HCA 301. Course examines the internal organization and management of health-care facilities. The principles of organization and management will be applied to hospital and nursing-home structure, function, and internal control. The roles of management and professional services will be examined. Management’s responsibilities for cost and quality control, as well as the development of proactive marketing strategies, will be discussed. Counts as nonbusiness elective for business students.


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Health Education
  

  • HED 210 - Personal Health

    [3 credit(s)]
    This course provides an understanding of the responsibility we have for our own health. The themes are personal decision-making and adaptation. Self-assessment inventories are used to involve students in many health issues and provide a means for applying health information in personal decision-making. Becoming a healthy older person is directly related to specific health choices an individual makes at the present time. Therefore the goal of this course is to explore major personal topics and to apply them in order to achieve, maintain, and promote high-level health.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Social Sciences


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  • HED 315 - Nutrition for Health & Sport

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or higher; course is not open to Project 60. This course provides an overview of nutrition from the consumer and sport-oriented perspectives. Includes a foundation of basic nutrition concepts (energy, food groups, macro and micronutrients, hydration, physical activity, metabolism and energy balance.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • HED 354 - Methods and Materials for Health Education

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: HED 460 or equivalent. Introduces the student to productive, creative, and innovative methods needed to implement comprehensive school health education. Students will become familiar with organizing and presenting health content, health materials, health curricula, community resources, and using technology.


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  • HED 359 - Principles of Health Education

    [3 credit(s)]
    Course examines the field of health education in terms of historical developments, professional standards, roles, theoretical foundations, ethics, application, and settings. Program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation will also be covered.


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