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ENGL 4793 - Literary Criticism # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A study of the major documents of literary criticism from Plato and
Aristotle to the present.
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ENGL 4813 - Native American Mythology and Folklore # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Primarily a study of North American folk tales-creation myths, trickster, hero, animal wives and husbands, journeys to other world tales. A study of superstitions, beliefs, customs, and costumes, with particular emphasis on local resources.
Cross-listed: AIS 4813.
Note: Credit cannot earned in both AIS 4813 and ENGL 4813.
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ENGL 4823 - Advanced Creative Writing Workshop # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
This course offers continued study for the intermediate or advanced writer in fiction, poetry, or playwriting. The course provides the student a forum for in-depth review from the instructor and peers.
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
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ENGL 4833 - American Folklore # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A serious cultural study of oral traditions of the United States, consisting of verbal, partially verbal, and non-verbal folklore. Emphasis on specific regions: Ozarks, Pennsylvania Dutch, Mormon, local community, and others.
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ENGL 4853 - Creative Writing Portfolio Workshop # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
This course serves as the final course in the Creative Writing Minor. Students will work on a substantial body of work that represents their best effort as creative writers. The course provides the student a forum for in-depth review from the instructor and peers.
Restrictions: Instructor permission.
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ENGL 4883 - Cultural Activities of the Five Tribes # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Agencies of culture that were active among the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole Indians, from the time of their removal through statehood. Organizations and activities of the communities, schools, and churches will be explored.
Cross-listed: AIS 4883.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both AIS 4883 and ENGL 4883.
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ENGL 4900 - English Studies I # CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
A series of courses in special areas of English studies, including literature, language, composition, and the teaching of English.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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ENGL 4910 - English Studies II # CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
A series of courses in special areas of English studies, including literature, language, composition, and the teaching of English.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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ENGL 4920 - English Studies III # CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
A series of courses in special areas of English studies, including literature, language, composition and the teaching of English.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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ENGL 4930 - English Studies IV # CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
A series of courses in special areas of English studies, including literature, language, composition, and the teaching of English.
Restrictions: English major with senior standing, including at least 30 hours in the major and approval of project by the faculty committee.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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ENGL 4953 - Publication Workshop CIP Code 231302
3 Credit Hours
Students will learn the process of publication within current industry norms. Students will specifically learn about submission, editing, copy editing, layout, and design.
Prerequisite: ENGL 3143 Introduction to Creative Writing.
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ENGL 4993 - English Capstone Experience CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
The student will design and complete a major project. Required of all Bachelor of Arts English Majors.
Note: Enrollment by permission only.
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EHSM 5043 - Workplace Safety CIP Code 151501
3 Credit Hours
A study of federal regulations and compliance. Developing systematic and continuing programs in safety management, particularly as it relates to business and industry and its economic impact.
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
Note: UC
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EHSM 5143 - Environmental Management CIP Code 151501
3 Credit Hours
An overview of the federal and international environmental standards. Key components include: CAA, CWA, SDWA, RCRA, SARA, CERCLA, TSCA, FIFRA and auditing. DOJ’s mitigating factors and ISO 14000 will be covered.
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
Note: UC
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EHSM 5163 - Industrial Hygiene CIP Code 151501
3 Credit Hours
A study of human interaction in the operations of industrial and business environments as it relates to physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic stresses.
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
Note: UC
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EHSM 5353 - Air Pollution Control CIP Code 150703
3 Credit Hours
Students will study the Clean Air Act and its requirements affecting various industries including in-depth evaluations of various control strategies to reduce emissions through pollution prevention opportunities and air pollution control devices.
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
Note: UC
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ENVM 3023 - Introduction to Environmental Management CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An overview of the national problem of managing hazardous waste materials with regard to environmental protection. Introduces the learner to regulations, risk assessment, waste generators, storage, and information disclosure systems. Career opportunities and educational requirements will be explored.
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ENVM 3043 - Environmental Contaminants CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Sources, significance and fates of organic and inorganic contaminants found in the terrestrial, atmospheric and subsurface environments.
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ENVM 3053 - Hazardous Waste Management CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Presents a philosophical basis for corporate compliance, including strategies for the development of an environmental management program. Labeling, transportation and applicable standards including management practices in reducing waste generation, recycling and reclamation will be examined.
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ENVM 4023 - Industrial Waste Treatment CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Biological, chemical and physical treatment alternatives for hazardous and non-hazardous liquid waste streams produced by industrial processes.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 General Chemistry I and ENVM 3023 Intro to Environmental Management.
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ENVM 4033 - Environmental Chemistry # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
General chemical principles, including equilibrium, kinetics, organic and inorganic compounds, thermodynamics, homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions, atmospheric and soil chemistry, and acid-based and oxidation-reduction reactions, applied to environmental management.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 General Chemistry I.
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ENVM 4043 - Industrial Air Pollution Control CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A review of indoor and outdoor air pollutants produced by industrial processes. Special emphasis on management and technical options used to minimize production of contaminants. Industrial reporting and monitoring requirements to satisfy the Clean Air Act.
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ENVM 4053 - Environmental Toxicology CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An overview of the origins of toxicology and regulation of chemicals based upon experimental and analytical methodology. The toxicity of chemicals, their no- effect levels and thresholds, margins of safety, and bioaccumulation are studied. The effects of chemicals and how health problems are traced to environmental causes will also be reviewed.
Prerequisite: ENVM 3023 Intro to Environmental Management or instructor permission.
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ENVM 4233 - Environmental Regulatory Compliance CIP Code 150703
3 Credit Hours
Students will study the various federal and state laws concerning the handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials. Includes elements of a successful auditing program, conducting an audit, and report writing.
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ENSC 3401 - Honors Research I CIP Code
1 Credit Hours
Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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ENSC 3402 - Honors Research II CIP Code
2 Credit Hours
Research and development of scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: ENSC 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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ENSC 4401 - Honors Research IV CIP Code
1 Credit Hours
All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Prerequisite: ENSC 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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ENSC 4402 - Honors Research III CIP Code
2 Credit Hours
Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: ENSC 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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ENSC 4713 - Independent Study I CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Student research allied with instructor’s environmental science research.
Note: Acceptance by the coordinator must be obtained prior to enrollment.
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ENSC 4723 - Independent Study II CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Student research allied with instructor’s environmental science research.
Prerequisite: ENSC 4713 Independent Study I.
Note: Acceptance by the coordinator must be obtained prior to enrollment.
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ENSC 4730 - Internship CIP Code
3 or 6 Credit Hours
Internship in an approved professional facility. Designed to assist students in the Environmental Science Major gain on-the-job experience.
Restrictions: Coordinator and College Dean permission.
Note: May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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FIN 2113 - Personal Financial Planning CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An introductory course covering the various problems of individual financial management. Recommended course content topics include: personal budgeting, consumer loans, credit cards, personal insurance, savings accounts, investments, social security, home purchases, financial institution services, personal taxes, wills, estate planning, retirement planning, career planning, financial planning, and lease arrangements.
Note: Not available as finance major elective.
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FIN 3013 - Money and Banking CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A study of the development of the monetary system in the United States, its policies and how they impact the banking industry, the economy, and society.
Prerequisite: ECON 2313 Prin of Macroeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
Cross-listed: ECON 3013.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ECON 3013 and FIN 3013.
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FIN 3203 - Real Estate Principles CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the field of real estate, including legal descriptions, rights and interests, ownership, title, recordation and abstracts, contracts, mortgages, and insurance.
Prerequisite: BLAW 3003 Business Law I with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
Cross-listed: BLAW 3203.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both BLAW 3203 and FIN 3203.
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FIN 3213 - Principles of Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An introductory course covering the various problems involved in the financing of the business firm. Recommended course content topics include: financial planning and forecasting, capital budgeting, time value of money, cost of capital, financial statement analysis, security valuation, risk analysis, capital structure theory, working capital management, business taxation, and sources of capital.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2103 Intro to Financial Accounting, ACCT 2203 Intro to Managerial Accounting, MATH 1513 College Algebra or Math ACT score of 23 or higher, ECON 2213 Prin of Microeconomics and ECON 2313 Prin of Macroeconomics with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 3303 - Real Estate Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An intensive analysis of the financing of commercial and residential real estate development and the investment opportunities offered by real estate. The course covers commercial and residential mortgaging, real estate contracts, evaluation of the purchase of rental properties, the role of appraisal in real estate financing, and real estate investing including real estate investment trust (REIT).
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance and BLAW 3003 Business Law I with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
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FIN 3313 - Special Topics in Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Designed to vary with need and interests of the students and the community for financial education. Subjects to be covered may range over any of the various areas of financial management and financial planning. Specific content and format will be determined by the course offered and the needs and interests of the participants.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance with a minimum grade of C.
Restrictions: Junior standing or above and instructor permission.
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FIN 3533 - Working Capital Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Focus on the management of the current assets and liabilities of the firm. Emphasis on management of treasury functions, inventories, accounts receivables and short term borrowing. Includes credit management and control, collection methods and techniques and the credit analysis of clients.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 3553 - Entrepreneurial Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the financing decisions of entrepreneurs. The first part of the course emphasizes identifying and valuing entrepreneurial business opportunities. The second part addresses how and from whom entrepreneurs raise funds and how financial contracts are structured to manage risk and align incentives. The third part addresses ways in which entrepreneurs “harvest” success and value.
Prerequisite: MGMT 3263 Principles of Entrepreneurship with a minimum grade of C.
Cross-listed: MGMT 3553.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both FIN 3553 and MGMT 3553.
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FIN 3613 - Insurance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A study of the basic ideas, problems and principles found in all types of modern day insurance, including fundamentals of insurance contracts, the nature of the insurance institution, and government regulation of insurance.
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FIN 3633 - Investments CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A first course in investments designed to develop a successful investment program. Topics include a discussion of economic and industry specific issues, a survey of securities, security analysis and valuation, securities markets, and securities laws.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4013 - Management of Financial Institutions CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Students identify intermediary functions and relate those to the management of financial institutions in an international environment. They analyze financial concepts and techniques such as gap management, asset/liability management, and financial regulations related to ethical management of financial institutions.
Prerequisite: FIN 4233 Securities Markets with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4023 - International Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Students examine current practices and conventions of multinational firms with an emphasis on international financial theory and decision-making processes. Students explore the environment of multinational firms and corporations, the foreign exchange market, and asset management techniques.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance with a minimum grade of C.
Cross-listed: IBUS 4023.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both FIN 4023 and IBUS 4023.
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FIN 4033 - Professional Financial Planning CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
The study of the principles, concepts, ethics and applications of financial planning for the professional planner working with individuals, families, or businesses. Analytical procedures will be taught and cases used to illustrate the determination of financial goals, appropriate product selection, and planning process implementation necessary to accomplish goals.
Prerequisite: FIN 3613 Insurance, FIN 3633 Investments, ACCT/FIN 4323 Estate Planning, ACCT 3003 Income Tax Accounting, and ACCT 4223 Retirement and Employee Benefit Planning with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4183 - Managerial Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Financial function including analysis of financial needs, acquisition of financial resources, and the allocation of funds to finance ongoing business activity. Financial decision making involving applied economics, accounting, and statistics.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance and MGMT 3183 Prin of Management with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4193 - Financial Statement Analysis CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of financial analysis utilizing an analytic framework and statistical tools to measure risk and predict firm performance. Computer modeling skills and techniques are developed to analyze financial or business strategies.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Principles of Finance and (ACCT 3303 Intermediate Accounting I or FIN 4183 Managerial Finance) with a minimum grade of C.
Cross-listed: ACCT 4193.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ACCT 4193 and FIN 4193.
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FIN 4233 - Securities Markets CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Study of financial markets and institutions. The course covers the nature, functions, structure, and regulation of financial markets in the U.S. and internationally. Topics include: equity markets (stocks and mutual funds), debt markets (corporate and municipal), and the institutions operating in those markets.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4243 - Derivative Securities CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of the characteristics of derivative securities including call options, put options, future contracts, forward contracts, and swaps and their use by businesses and financial institutions. Additional topics include risk analysis, hedging, arbitrage, and financial engineering to achieve financial objectives.
Prerequisite: FIN 3633 Investments with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4323 - Estate Planning CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
In this course students apply estate planning in personal financial planning. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of the fundamentals of estate planning, estate planning considerations and constraints, tools and techniques for general estate planning, and the tools and techniques for special estate planning situations.
Prerequisite: ACCT 3003 Income Tax Accounting with a minimum grade of C.
Cross-listed: ACCT 4323.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both ACCT 4323 and FIN 4323.
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FIN 4333 - Portfolio Management CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Studies of issues relative to portfolio construction and asset allocation. The course covers the process of setting, monitoring, and achieving portfolio objectives, diversification, hedging, and the role of ethics (fiduciary duties and responsibilities).
Prerequisite: FIN 3633 Investments with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4383 - Quantitative Analysis of Financial Decisions CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A study of the theoretical foundations and the practical application of the various techniques available to analyze long-term investment decisions of a firm. The course emphasizes the capital budgeting process, including risk analysis, real options, and the cost of capital.
Prerequisite: FIN 4183 Managerial Finance with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4433 - Seminar in Finance CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on application of finance concepts to real world problems using case studies with heavy reliance on spreadsheets models. Cases will cover financial analysis and forecasting; working capital management; capital budgeting; determination of the optimal capital structure; leasing; and other financial issues of topical interest.
Prerequisite: FIN 4183 Managerial Finance with a minimum grade of C.
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FIN 4950 - Finance Internship CIP Code 520801
3 or 6 Credit Hours
Work in an approved business position related to finance. Consists of applying knowledge which has been gained while working toward a degree.
Restrictions: Junior standing or above and Department Chair permission.
Note: Not available as Finance elective.
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FREN 1013 - Introduction to French Language and Cultures # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A basic introduction to the French language and to the peoples who
speak French, with emphasis on customs, traditions, and cultural
heritage.
Note: Taught primarily in English, with no prior French necessary.
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FREN 1113 - Elementary French I # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural
practice.
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FREN 1123 - Elementary French II # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
Prerequisite: FREN 1113 Elementary French I.
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FREN 2002 - French Culture # CIP Code
2 Credit Hours
Basic knowledge of the peoples of the world who speak French.
Includes emphasis on customs, traditions and cultural heritage.
Note: Course approach involves lectures, research, and/or travel.
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FREN 2010 - Seminar # CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
Courses in French language with emphasis on individual needs. Course approach may involve lectures, research and/or travel.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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FREN 2113 - Intermediate French I # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
Prerequisite: FREN 1123 Elementary French II.
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FREN 2123 - Intermediate French II # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
Prerequisite: FREN 2113 Intermediate French I.
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FREN 3113 - Advanced Composition & Conversation I # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Composition, oral reports and discussion of civilization topics.
Prerequisite: FREN 2123 Intermediate French II.
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FREN 3123 - Advanced Composition & Conversation II # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Composition, oral reports and discussion of French civilization topics.
Prerequisite: FREN 3113 Advanced Composition & Conversation I.
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FREN 3203 - French Culture and Civilization # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An examination of the culture and life-style of the French people, with emphasis on the historical, intellectual, artistic and social development of France. Readings, discussion, and audio-visual materials.
Prerequisite: FREN 1113 Elementary French I and FREN 1123 Elementary French II.
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FREN 3503 - Readings in French Literature # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Selected readings in contemporary French literature with emphasis on conversational and written practice.
Prerequisite: FREN 2123 Intermediate French II.
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FREN 4093 - Methods and Second Language Acquisition Theory CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An introduction to current theories of second language acquisition and the language teaching methodologies based on these theories.
Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
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FREN 4123 - Advanced French Grammar # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Pronunciation principles, orthography and punctuation; syntactical, lexical and stylistic aspects.
Prerequisite: FREN 3123 Advanced Composition & Conversation II.
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FREN 4410 - Seminar # CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
Studies in French language and literature, with emphasis on individual needs.
Prerequisite: Completion of twelve hours of French.
Note: Any combination of this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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FREN 4503 - Survey of French Literature I # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Readings, lectures, and term projects in French Literature to 1800.
Prerequisite: Completion of six hours of advanced French (3000 level).
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FREN 4603 - Survey of French Literature II # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Readings, lectures, and term projects in French Literature since
1800.
Prerequisite: Completion of six hours of advanced French (3000 level).
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GEOG 2003 - Global Studies# CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A geographic approach to topics of global significance which may include the following: Population and Migration, Climate Change, International Development, and Natural Hazards and Risk Assessment.
Note: May be repeated with different topics; no more than six credit hours may be applied to the Geography major or minor.
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GEOG 2133 - Global Economic Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Geographic analysis of the world’s economic activities with particular attention to international trade and sustainable, regional development.
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GEOG 2243 - Fundamentals of Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
A geographic perspective on globalization intended to broaden
students’ understanding of the interactions between earth’s diverse
cultures and environments. Emphasizes geographic concepts and tools
to help students interpret their roles and responsibilities in
today’s complex, globally oriented society.
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GEOG 2253 - World Regional Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An analysis of the world’s major regions with particular attention to conflicts, globalization, and environmental themes.
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GEOG 2901 - Study Abroad# CIP Code
1 Credit Hours
Study Abroad students will experience other countries and cultures and will learn about those countries’ geography and how that influences their governments, economies, histories, and customs.
Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
Note: Study Abroad may be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
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GEOG 3033 - Environmental Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
The utilization, conservation, and preservation of the world’s natural resources with particular emphasis on current issues such as global warming, acid deposition, extinctions, and the like.
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GEOG 3343 - Weather and Climate # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
The earth’s basic atmospheric processes, principles of meteorology,
human interactions with the atmosphere, and climate classification
at different regional scales.
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GEOG 3401 - Honors Research I CIP Code
1 Credit Hours
Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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GEOG 3402 - Honors Research II CIP Code
2 Credit Hours
Research and development of scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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GEOG 3513 - Map Interpretation # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Interpretation of maps, globes, and atlases with an emphasis on locational systems and scale. Also provides experience in using handheld GPS units and an introduction to remote sensing, including air photo interpretation and satellite imagery.
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GEOG 3553 - Physical Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Study of the earth’s physical processes. The atmosphere,
hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere are examined on a global
scale with attention to human interactions within each sphere
system.
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GEOG 3813 - Geographic Information Systems# CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Introduction to GIS as a decision-support system using spatially-referenced data. Provides experience with GIS software in environmental and social science applications.
Note: Basic familiarity with maps and computer proficiency recommended.
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GEOG 4000 - Workshop in Geography CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
A concentration review of basic principles and concepts of a specific geography topic or region, focusing attention on recent changes.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of nine credit hours.
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GEOG 4053 - Cartography # CIP Code 450701
3 Credit Hours
Students learn cartographic theories, techniques used to collect and analyze data, and the design and construction of maps, with an emphasis on thematic maps.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3813 Geographic Information Systems. Concurrent enrollment is allowed.
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GEOG 4133 - Human Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An in-depth examination of the activities and spatial distribution of the world’s major culture groups with particular focus on language, religion, diet, architecture, customs, traditions, and related topics.
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GEOG 4193 - Urban Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
The study of cities; origin, development, distribution, social and
economic importance, and the relationship between these places and
their hinterlands. Emphasis will be placed on American cities.
Note: Some individual field work and laboratory exercises will be included.
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GEOG 4273 - Landforms # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Description and distribution of landforms and the processes that
create them. Humans as geomorphic agents and landforms as hazards
are also examined.
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GEOG 4303 - Historical Geography of the United States # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
The study of the landscape of the United States as it has changed through time. Themes include earliest migrations, pre-Columbian cultures, European exploration, the advancing frontier, and the United States since 1900.
Cross-listed: HIST 4303.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both GEOG 4303 and HIST 4303
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GEOG 4313 - World Political Geography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
An examination of the manner in which the world is impacted by political processes with focus on boundaries, international alliances, conflicts, and geopolitics, and related topics.
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GEOG 4343 - Biogeography # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Study of past and present spatial distributions of organisms, the impact of humans on the biosphere, and the interaction between soils, atmosphere, and biosphere.
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GEOG 4401 - Honors Research IV CIP Code
1 Credit Hours
All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Prerequisite: GEOG 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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GEOG 4402 - Honors Research III CIP Code
2 Credit Hours
Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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GEOG 4501 - Independent Study # CIP Code
1 Credit Hours
For students who wish to study a particular geographic region in more detail or to study a selected geographic topic, the nature of which varies with the need. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Restrictions: Junior standing or above and instructor permission.
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GEOG 4603 - Regional Geography Topics # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Students will learn the physical geography of a region, as well as the region’s population dynamics and its economics and cultural development, and will analyze the region from a comparative perspective.
Note: Topics vary by year and the course may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of nine credit hours.
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GEOG 4803 - Geospatial Technologies CIP Code 450701
3 Credit Hours
Students learn about global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and remote sensing and how to integrate these technologies into Geographic Information System (GIS) projects.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3813 Geographic Information Systems.
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GEOG 4833 - Advanced GIS # CIP Code
3 Credit Hours
Applied problem-solving using geographic information systems (GIS). Employs advanced spatial analysis capabilities of GIS software with 2D and 3D data. Particular attention is given to transportation networks, terrain surfaces, and marketing data.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3813 Geographic Information Systems or experience with geographic information systems.
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GEOG 4853 - GIS Automation and Programming CIP Code 450701
3 Credit Hours
Students learn to use GIS scripting languages and other techniques to perform spatial analysis, automate tasks, and develop custom extensions.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3813 Geographic Information Systems.
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GEOG 4873 - GIS Applications CIP Code 450701
3 Credit Hours
Students will learn to apply spatial analytical techniques and modeling to geographical problem solving in business, urban planning, natural resource management, and other fields.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3813 Geographic Information Systems.
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GEOG 4990 - Geography Internship CIP Code
1-3 Credit Hours
Supervised experience in a professional organization where geographic concepts and techniques are employed.
Restrictions: Geography major or minor with junior standing or above and pre-approval by Geography Internship Supervisor.
Note: Requires 40 hours of work experience per semester credit hour. Course may be taken for one, two, or three credit hours, but it may not be repeated.
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GEOL 1114 - Physical Geology # CIP Code
4 Credit Hours
Modern concepts of the earth’s physical makeup, including minerals and rocks, landform development, crustal structure, and plate tectonics. Laboratory emphasis on mineral and rock identification and topographic and geologic map reading. Field trip required. Prerequisite for most other geology courses.
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GEOL 2004 - Historical Geology # CIP Code
4 Credit Hours
Methods of historical reconstruction of the earth, the sequence of life recorded by the fossil record, and the geologic evolution of North America. Laboratory emphasis on fossil identification, the reconstruction of ancient environments, and geologic map reading. Field trip required.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1114 Physical Geology or instructor permission.
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