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ENG 324 - Projects in Writing and Language – Writing in the Digital Age
(1-4 S.H.)
Special projects in writing, publishing, and/or language, including such work as tutoring writing, teaching English as a Second Language, editing literary publications, or other similar undertakings. Variable content: Semester schedules announce each section’s subject and credit. Prerequisite: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing .
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ENG 325 - Works of Literature
(1-4 S.H.)
Concentrating on a single major work of literature or on a small set of connected literary works, this course provides not only an intensive exploration of the work(s) in question, but also, as relevant, study of the author, composition, historical milieu, and critical reception of the piece, as well as apt theoretical approaches thereto. Variable content: Semester schedules announce section’s subject and credit. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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ENG 326 - Writers of Literature
(1-4 S.H.)
Concentrating on a major or a compelling minor literary figure, this course addresses the biography and selected writings by the writer whose historical period, generic orientations, and cultural contexts are covered. Topics bearing on authorial intention, compositional process, and theoretical approaches may also be treated. Variable content: Semester schedules announce each section’s subject and credit. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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ENG 327 - Genres of Literature
(1-4 S.H.)
Narrowing literary studies to the treatment of a specific mode, style, genre, or sub-genre, this course is intended to educate students in both the historical manifestations of that literary category and the historical, abstract definitions thereof. Accordingly, the course concerns issues of genre study and its complexities. Variable content: Semester schedules announce each section’s subject and credit. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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ENG 328 - English Syntax
(3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to the structure of English as described by modern linguists. The course aims to develop students’ ability to analyze and describe English and to apply syntactic knowledge of English to stylistic analyses of texts. Prerequisite: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing .
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ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study
(3 S.H.)
This course provides an introduction to the study of language from a linguistic standpoint. Topics include phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition, and language and culture. This introduction to linguistics prepares students for further studies in the field. Prerequisite: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing .
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△ ENG 390 - Modern Literary Criticism
(3 S.H.)
Following students’ introduction to literary-critical methodologies in ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies and coinciding with students’ exercise of those approaches in various upper-division classes, this course covers—through readings in and about 20th century literary theory and criticism—major figures, ideas, and movements from New Criticism to the present. In this reading- and writing-intensive course, students produce papers that, from defined critical perspectives, interpret literary works by applying theoretical paradigms. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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ENG 399 - Internship
(1-12 S.H.)
Supervised, practical experience in a wide variety of fields. Must be arranged well in advance of the registration period. P/NC at the instructor’s discretion.
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◎ ENG 402 - Teaching English in Middle School and Secondary School
(4 S.H.)
A study of the goals and methods of the middle school and secondary English teacher and the content and structure of the middle school and secondary English curriculum. ENG 402 addresses state licensure requirements for some levels of teaching communication arts and literature. This course should be taken after completing as much of the Professional Education sequence as possible. Prerequisites: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies with a “B” or higher and instructor’s permission.
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ENG 404 - Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction
(3 S.H.)
Advanced practice in writing and revising creative nonfiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style. Variable content depends on the discretion of the instructor. Examples of other topics may include nature writing, the spiritual memoir, and travel writing. Prerequisite: ENG 309 - Nonfiction Prose Writing .
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ENG 410 - Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction
(3 S.H.)
Opportunity to produce a significant body of new fiction and develop a literary aesthetic and philosophy. Application of various expressive, imitative, and experimental writing techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 310 - Story Writing .
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△ ENG 417 - Shakespeare’s Works
(3 S.H.)
The course will be based upon careful consideration and discussion of Shakespeare’s works, both the printed texts and filmed versions. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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ENG 423 - Shakespeare in Performance
(3 S.H.)
This intensive two-week course is based on careful reading and discussion of Shakespeare’s plays and their performances; the choice of plays for the course will correspond to the offerings of the Great River Shakespeare Festival. This course entails extra fees. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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△ ENG 432 - Literature in a Global Context
(3 S.H.)
Examination of texts within their cultural contexts and exploration of strategies for comparing texts from various cultural traditions. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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△ ENG 439 - Technical Writing
(3 S.H.)
The theory and practice of creating technical documents with text and graphics such as proposals, reviews, reports, newsletters, descriptions, instructions, manuals, websites, and/or correspondence. Using available technology (hardware and software), students will develop these documents with attention to their personal, organizational, cultural, legal, and ethical consequences. Prerequisite: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing .
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ENG 461 - Independent Studies
(1-3 S.H.)
Independent studies determined by the needs of the individual student. Offered by previous arrangement only. A student may earn no more than 6 S.H. through independent studies. Prerequisite: ◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies .
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◎ ENG 470 - Seminar in American Literature
(3 S.H.)
This reading- and writing-intensive course offers advanced study of a period, genre, figure, or theme in American literature and includes seminar-style presentations by students. Variable content: Semester schedules announce each section’s subject. Prerequisites: △ ENG 390 - Modern Literary Criticism .
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◎ ENG 471 - Seminar in British Literature
(3 S.H.)
This reading- and writing-intensive course offers advanced study of a period, genre, figure, or theme in British literature and includes seminar-style presentations by students. Variable content: Semester schedules announce each section’s subject. Prerequisites: △ ENG 390 - Modern Literary Criticism .
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△ ENG 472 - Seminar in Language Study and Discourse
(3 S.H.)
Advanced study of topics in language and linguistics. Topics may include history of the English language, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language and social context, contrastive rhetoric, pragmatics, and language and culture. Variable content: Semester schedules announce each section’s subject. Prerequisites: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing and ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study or instructor’s permission.
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△ ENG 480 - Theories of Second Language Acquisition
(3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to core issues in second language acquisition and research. Students work to understand what is occurring linguistically, cognitively, and socially as humans learn languages beyond their native language. The course focuses on both theoretical and pragmatic interactions among learner, language, and context. Prerequisites: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing and ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study or instructor’s permission.
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◆ ENG 483 - Pedagogical Grammar
(3 S.H.)
In this course, students examine the structural features of English as they apply to the teaching and learning of English as a second or foreign language. The primary focus is on explaining grammatical concepts within pedagogical contexts. Prior experience in the formal study of English grammar is necessary background for this course. Prerequisites: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing and ENG 328 - English Syntax or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 484 - ESL Materials, Resources, and Assessment
(3 S.H.)
The major focus of this course is the examination of theories and principles guiding successful ESL material development and language test creation. Students typically practice developing their own course materials, evaluate their suitability in a sample lesson, and prepare tests for a variety of student levels. Prerequisites: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing and ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 490 - Portfolio
(1 S.H.)
Students compile portfolio materials including a vita, a critical introduction, and selected papers and projects from their former coursework. Required of all English majors as a capstone project in the senior year. Grade only.
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FILM 140 - Approaches to Film
(3 S.H.)
A general introduction to the art of the film, the course addresses elements of narrative, composition, design, cinematography, acting, directing, editing, theory, and criticism. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Grade only.
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FILM 240 - Film Genres
(3 S.H.)
Studies in a specific genre, such as the Western, screwball comedy, horror, war, melodrama, or noir film, with the individual topic(s) announced in the course schedule. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Grade only.
May be repeated as topics change.
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FILM 340 - Film Theory and Criticism
(3 S.H.)
An examination of film as a complex cultural medium through the lenses of key theoretical approaches such as formalism, semiotics, psychoanalysis, feminism, Marxism, cultural studies, queer theory, audience and star studies, reception and spectatorship, and/or genre analysis. Prerequisites: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing , FILM 140 - Approaches to Film and FILM 240 - Film Genres ; or △ ENG 390 - Modern Literary Criticism . Grade only.
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FILM 399 - Internship
(1-12 S.H.)
Supervised, practical experience in film research, analysis, criticism, production, distribution, promotion, or exhibition. Must be arranged well in advance of the registration period. A student may apply no more than 6 S.H. of internship credits towards the Film Studies minor. Prerequisites: Requires instructor’s permission. P/NC.
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FILM 461 - Independent Studies
(1-3 S.H.)
Independent studies in film determined by the needs of the individual student. A student may earn no more than 6 s.h. through independent studies in film. Prerequisites: Requires instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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FIN 201 - Introduction to Finance
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to the financial system in the U.S. including the role of the banking system in controlling the supply of money and interest rate determination, a primer on investments, and an introductory discussion of international finance. Not open to those having 15 or more credits in business. Grade only.
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FIN 340 - Computer Applications in Finance
(1 S.H.)
A series of short courses in the effective use of the SAS System in a PC environment. Alternative course topics include basic data handling, regression analysis, forecasting techniques, and survey tabulation and analysis, etc. Requires completion of several project assignments. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Business, ◆ ECON 222 - Statistics for Business and Economics , or STAT 210 - Statistics . Grade only.
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FIN 360 - Corporate Finance
(3 S.H.)
The theory and practice of corporate finance, using the approaches and quantitative methods required of today’s financial managers and decision-makers. Special emphasis on a theory of value, the determinants of risk, return and the opportunity cost of capital, applied to both real and financial assets, the study of leverage issues, the exploitation of market inefficiencies, and the development of various tools and economic reasoning which provide the basis for a wide range of corporate financial decisions. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business, ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics . Grade only.
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FIN 390 - Intermediate Corporate Finance
(3 S.H.)
A blend of theory and applications to assist financial decision makers. This course covers long-term investment decisions, capital structure issues, long-term financing, and short-term management in the context of a global orientation. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and FIN 360 - Corporate Finance . Grade only.
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FIN 398 - Internship
(1-6 S.H.)
Credits are not counted in the finance major, but as general elective credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and concurrent enrollment in FIN 399 - Internship Problem . P/NC only.
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FIN 399 - Internship Problem
(3 S.H.)
Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business, completion of business core courses, 2.5 GPA, and instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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FIN 404 - Commercial Bank Management
(3 S.H.)
An analysis of financial management issues of commercial banks and other financial institutions including institution performance, investments, asset/liability strategies, management of liquidity, securities, loans and other assets, and capital, deposits, and other sources of funds. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and FIN 360 - Corporate Finance . Grade only. Offered every other year.
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◎ FIN 421 - Institutional Investment and Financial Markets
(3 S.H.)
A study of portfolio management decision-making in this age of innovative global financial markets, new financial instruments and instantaneous worldwide communications. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and FIN 360 - Corporate Finance . Grade only.
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FIN 422 - Portfolio Theory and Security Valuation
(3 S.H.)
An in-depth study of modern portfolio theory and techniques for the valuation of securities including equity, debt, and derivative securities. Special emphasis is placed on the contingent claims model for security valuation. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business, FIN 377 - Investments , and MIS 362 - Management Information Systems , or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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FIN 423 - Derivative Securities
(3 S.H.)
The application and valuation of financial securities whose value is contingent on the value of other securities. The primary concentration is on option and futures contracts; however, application of the option valuation model to other areas of finance will also be introduced. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business, MATH 140 - Applied Calculus or MATH 160 - Calculus I , and FIN 360 - Corporate Finance . Grade only.
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FIN 440 - International Finance
(3 S.H.)
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of financial management as it applies to multinational corporations and other firms that engage in international transactions. Topics include the nature of the international financial system, foreign exchange management, investment financing, and risk management issues of concern to international businesses. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and FIN 360 - Corporate Finance . Grade only.
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FIN 471 - Real Estate Finance
(3 S.H.)
The structure and operation of the primary and secondary mortgage markets, instruments, techniques, and strategies in financing real property investments including developing projects. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and FIN 360 - Corporate Finance . Grade only.
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FIN 473 - Real Estate Investment
(3 S.H.)
Development of the feasibility process, the major tool used in analysis of investment opportunities, with a view to determining highest and best use. Topics include market analysis, cash flow analysis, tax considerations, investment performance, risk analysis, and passive investments in real estate. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and FIN 360 - Corporate Finance . Grade only.
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FIN 480 - Independent Studies in Finance
(1-3 S.H.)
Offers advanced students an opportunity to do additional reading and/or research in areas of special interest. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business and instructor’s permission. Total credits may not exceed six. Grade only.
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FLAN 218 - The New Europeans: Understanding the EU
(3 S.H.)
Through the use of stimulating readings, this course serves as an introduction to the issues shaping contemporary Europe. The main topic of the course will be to explore the evolution of the concept of Europe throughout different historical periods, learn about the different institutions that govern Europeans, highlight the important events in the unification of Europe, discuss the symbols that make Europe real for the average citizen, analyze the competing visions of where Europe is headed and what it should be, and explore the concept of the European dream and way of life by comparing it with its American counterpart. Meets GOAL 8. Offered yearly.
Note: Effective Spring 2013 - FLAN 218 changed to GS 218.
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FLAN 405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern Foreign Language
(4 S.H.)
Discussion of foreign language teaching methods with respect to their effectiveness in achieving pedagogical goals. Practical applications are offered. Must be taken before the student teaching assignment. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II or equivalent. Offered every two years.
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FREN 101 - Elementary French I
(4 S.H.)
Introductory French for students with little or no prior French training. Instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through classroom drills and language lab work. Meets GOAL 8. Prerequisite: None. Offered yearly.
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I
(4 S.H.)
Further development of communication skills. In-depth study of grammar. Selected readings in French. Meets GOAL 8. Prerequisite: FREN 102 - Elementary French II or equivalent of three years of high school French. Offered yearly.
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II
(4 S.H.)
Continuation of FREN 201 - Intermediate French I . Further development of all the skills essential for communication. Further development of understanding written and spoken French. Practice in translation and practice in writing accentuated. Meets GOAL 8. Prerequisite: FREN 201 - Intermediate French I or equivalent of 4-5 years of high school French. Offered yearly.
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GEOG 110 - World Regional Geography
(3 S.H.)
A survey of physical and cultural aspects of world regions including landforms; climate; levels of economic development; cultural diffusion; attitudes toward the land, the social structure, and values. Meets GOAL 5. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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GEOG 211 - Economic Geography
(3 S.H.)
A systematic study of the geographic bases of human economic activities in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. This course explains—by theory and example—why, where, and how activities are distributed in our economic world. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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GEOG 212 - Physical Geography
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to the significance and aerial distribution of various physical elements of our environment with emphasis on climate, landforms, gradational work of streams, and glaciation. Meets GOAL 5. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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GEOG 213 - Cultural Geography
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to the significance and aerial distribution of various cultural elements of our environment with emphasis on population, cultural origins, language, religion, and agriculture. Meets GOAL 5. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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GEOG 223 - Geography of the Orient
(3 S.H.)
A study of the physical and cultural features of the Far East. Meets GOAL 7. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 224 - Geography of Africa
(3 S.H.)
Natural setting, distribution of people, important occupations and problems of Africa’s future development. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 225 - Geography of Latin America
(3 S.H.)
A study of the complex cultural, racial, political, demographic, and economic patterns which have developed in Latin American since 1492— within its physical geographic setting. Meets GOAL 7. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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GEOG 233 - Geography of the Middle East
(3 S.H.)
Environmental setting, population distribution, important occupations, crossroads, functions, and problems of development. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 270 - Introduction to the Geography of Tourism
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to the study of the geography of tourism. This course studies the origin, development, and spread of tourism. Particular emphasis is placed on the location of tourist areas in the U.S. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 320 - Geography of the United States
(3 S.H.)
An examination of the various regions of the United States with emphasis on the ways in which physical geography, sources of economic activity, and cultural heritage combine to produce the unique character of each region. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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GEOG 326 - Geography of Europe
(3 S.H.)
A study of nations, regions, and economies of Europe with special attention to current problem areas. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 332 - Geography of Canada
(3 S.H.)
A detailed examination of Canada’s geography with special emphasis on developmental problems. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 349 - Maps and Air Photos
(3 S.H.)
A study of the elements of map scale and projection, and the use of air photos in map preparation. Practice in reading and interpreting various kinds and series of maps. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 370 - The Geography of Tourism: Advanced Study
(3 S.H.)
An in-depth study of tourist locations worldwide. The course emphasizes detailed examination and classification of tourist types and locations. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 450 - Cartography
(3 S.H.)
Theory and design of map-making skills using a variety of techniques in the production and reproduction of qualitative and quantitative maps. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 455 - Remote Sensing
(3 S.H.)
An examination of various remote sensing techniques including radar, infrared, high-altitude photography and LANDSAT earth satellite imagery, and their application to geographical inquiry in areas such as land use, agriculture, forest and range management, and urban studies. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered every other year.
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GEOG 490 - Independent Reading in Geography
(1-3 S.H.)
A course designed to aid those planning to attend graduate school or who have a special area of interest which they desire to pursue beyond formal course limits. Work is undertaken with an instructor chosen by the student. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered by arrangement.
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GEOS 090 - Earth Talks Speaker Series
0 S.H.
The course entails student attendance to the Earth Talks Speaker Series hosted each semester by the Geoscience Department. The series serves as a forum through which experts from academia, government, and the private sector, as well as WSU students and faculty, share their experiences and research results with the WSU Geoscience community. The series also provides a venue for discussions of professional, educational, and employment issues related to Geology, Natural Resources, Earth Science teaching, and other related disciplines. Offered each semester
Note: Waivers to the normal number of required enrollments are considered by the Department Chair. For example, waivers will be granted as necessary for transfer students who will not be in residence at WSU for six semester. Repeatable: Grade of “P” in six enrollments normally required of Geoscience and Earth Science (Teaching) majors; four enrollments normally required of Geoscience minors.
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GEOS 100 - Minnesota’s Rocks and Waters
(3 S.H.)
Introduction to Minnesota’s geological history focusing on such topics as Minnesota’s rock record and history, fossils, mining, soils, lakes, rivers, and ground water. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture; no laboratory. Offered with sufficient demand.
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GEOS 102 - Resources of the Earth
(3 S.H.)
An investigative exploration of significant global resources with emphasis on fossil fuels, non-fossil fuels, water, and other energy resources. Geologic processes governing each are explored. Prediction, impacts, economic, and political scenarios are examined. Meets GOAL 10. Offered with sufficient demand.
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GEOS 103 - Natural Disasters
(3 S.H.)
An investigative exploration of significant geohazards impacting the Earth with emphasis on volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides and other hill slope failures, hurricanes, and tornadoes, pollution, and floods. Geologic processes governing each type of disaster are explored. Prediction, impacts and mitigation potential for each hazard are examined. Meets GOAL 10. Lecture; no laboratory. Offered yearly.
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GEOS 104 - Catastrophes and Extinctions
(3 S.H.)
Over 99% of the animal species that once inhabited the Earth are now extinct. Remarkably, most of these extinctions have been associated through time with significant geologic events that are considered by many to be catastrophic. In this course, students will explore the major extinctions that have taken place through geologic history. These include the extinction of numerous marine invertebrate species, the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, the extinction of large mammals during the last ice age, and many others. Weekend (overnight) field trip required. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture only. Prerequisites: None. Offered with sufficient demand.
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GEOS 105 - Astronomy with Laboratory
(4 S.H.)
History of astronomy. Study of the planets, their moons, comets, asteroids, meteors, and other planetary bodies. Origin of the universe, solar system, sun, and other stars. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture, laboratory, and observation required. Offered yearly, usually in the fall semester.
Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 105 or GEOS 106 - Astronomy , but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 106 - Astronomy
(3 S.H.)
History of astronomy. Study of the planets, their moons, comets, asteroids, meteors, and other planetary bodies. Origin of the universe, solar system, sun, and other stars. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture only. Offered yearly, usually fall semester.
Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 105 - Astronomy with Laboratory or GEOS 106, but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 107 - Geology in the National Parks
(3 S.H.)
A study of geology in U.S. National Parks reveals how Earth processes have interacted with one another and with the bedrock to create landscapes and the geological framework of the North American Continent. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture only; no laboratory. Prerequisites: None. Offered fall semester 2009 and on demand in subsequent years.
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GEOS 108 - Geology of the Mississippi River
(3 S.H.)
Investigation of the geologic history, river processes, and resource management of large rivers, particularly focusing on the Mississippi River. Topics include an exploration of the relationship between the Mississippi River and its watershed, soils, groundwater, bedrock geology, and humans. Concepts emphasized will include the hydrologic cycle, plate tectonics, river morphology, river dynamics, resource management, and public policy issues. Meets GOAL 10. Lecture; no laboratory. Prerequisites: None. Offered alternate years.
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GEOS 110 - Oceanography with Laboratory
(4 S.H.)
Introduction to oceans including the ocean floor, marine sediments, composition of sea water, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine biology, and oceanic resources. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory required. Offered alternate years, usually spring semester.
Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 110 or GEOS 111 - Oceanography , but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 111 - Oceanography
(3 S.H.)
Introduction to oceans including the ocean floor, marine sediments, composition of sea water, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine biology, and oceanic resources. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture only. Offered alternate years, usually spring semester.
Note: Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 110 - Oceanography with Laboratory or GEOS 111, but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 115 - Meteorology with Laboratory
(4 S.H.)
Study of Earth’s dynamic weather system including atmospheric structure, composition, and processes; origin and development of storms and related phenomena. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory required. Offered alternate years, usually spring semester.
Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 115 or GEOS 116 - Meteorology , but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 116 - Meteorology
(3 S.H.)
Study of Earth’s dynamic weather system including atmospheric structure, composition, and processes; origin and development of storms and related phenomena. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture only. Offered alternate years, usually spring semester.
Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 115 - Meteorology with Laboratory or GEOS 116, but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 120 - Dynamic Earth with Laboratory
(4 S.H.)
An introduction to geologic principles and the processes shaping planet Earth. Composition and distribution of Earth materials; examination of internal processes and their relationship to the distribution of continents over time; surficial processes and environmental problems. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory. Offered each semester.
Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 120 or GEOS 121 - Dynamic Earth , but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 121 - Dynamic Earth
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to geologic principles and the processes shaping planet Earth. Composition and distribution of earth materials; examination of internal processes and their relationship to the distribution of continents over time; surficial processes and environmental problems. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture only.
Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 120 - Dynamic Earth with Laboratory or GEOS 121, but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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GEOS 199 - Dynamic Earth Laboratory
(1 S.H.)
This lab allows students to actively engage in solving geologic problems through hands-on activities and exercises. Examples include observation, testing, and identification of mineral and rock specimens, construction and interpretation of geologic and topographic maps to gain understanding of geologic processes such as plate tectonics, and building basic skills with new technologies important to the geosciences (such as GIS). During each lab, students record observations, analyze findings, and discuss results. Prerequisite or concurrent: Any GEOS course numbered 100-150. Offered every semester.
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GEOS 215 - Earth & Space Systems
(4 S.H.)
An introduction to the Earth System and its place in our Universe designed specifically for 5-12 science education majors. Inquiry-based exploration of the processes and relations between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, including internal and external energy inputs. Comparison of Earth to other planets in our solar system. Investigation of the various ways that humans interact with these Earth systems. Focus on development of pre-service student pedagogical content knowledge and connections to state and natural science education standards as relates to teaching Earth and space science in grades 5-12. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory combined. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Field trips required. Offered yearly.
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GEOS 235 - Earth and Life Through Time
(4 S.H.)
Traces the physical, chemical, and biological evolution of the Earth from the origin of the solar system to the present including origin and evolution of Earth’s crust, interior, hydrosphere, and atmosphere; plate tectonics and mountain building; absolute age dating; paleomagnetism. Focuses on the assembly and evolution of North America as a model for global processes. Lecture and laboratory. Meets GOAL 3. Prerequisite: GEOS 120 - Dynamic Earth with Laboratory , or GEOS 215 - Earth & Space Systems , or GEOS 199 - Dynamic Earth Laboratory and a 100 to150-level GEOS course, or instructor’s permission. Weekend field trip required. Offered spring semester.
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GEOS 301 - Field and Analytical Methods I
(4 S.H.)
An introduction to basic geologic field techniques. Covered topics/techniques will include: field notes, rock descriptions and field sketches, use of a Brunton compass, pace and compass mapping, measurement and description of stratigraphic sections, surveying methods, mapping techniques and cross-section construction, GIS and remote sensing, and soil sampling and analysis. Prerequisite: and , or instructor’s permission. Field trips required. Offered yearly, fall semester.
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GEOS 305 - Minerals and Rocks
(4 S.H.)
Introduction to minerals as naturally occurring inorganic chemical compounds. Physical and chemical properties of minerals, classification and description of minerals, with emphasis on rock-forming minerals. Classification, description, and interpretation of major rock groups. Lecture and laboratory combined in studio format. Prerequisite: CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I , and GEOS 235 - Earth and Life Through Time , or instructor’s permission. Field trips required. Offered fall semester.
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GEOS 309 - Watershed Science
(4 S.H.)
Examination of the hydrologic cycle and surface-water and ground-water relationships. Study of interrelationship of water and Earth materials, including ground-water occurrence, movement and determination of aquifer characteristics. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOS 235 - Earth and Life Through Time or instructor’s permission. Field trips required. Offered yearly, usually fall semester.
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GEOS 316 - Geographic Information Systems
(3 S.H.)
Techniques of using aerial photographs, remote sensing, and GIS for geological applications. Prerequisite: Any Natural Science course or instructor’s permission. Offered yearly, usually in the spring semester.
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GEOS 325 - Environmental Geoscience
(3 S.H.)
Study of the environmental implications of human interactions with natural geological systems. An emphasis is placed on understanding environmental science concepts and how scientific findings ultimately shape public policy and political decisions. Topics typically include climate change, water resources, alternative energy resources, soils and weathering, and coastal processes. Course is taught from an Earth systems perspective. Discussion-oriented lecture format. Meets GOAL 10. Lecture only. Prerequisite: Any University Studies Natural Science laboratory course or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years, usually spring semester.
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GEOS 335 - Global Climate Change
(3 S.H.)
Exploration of the Earth’s most recent glacial/interglacial cycles: geological and faunal evidence, the sequence of historical events, potential causative factors, environmental responses and rates of change, and pertinence to contemporary global change. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the mechanisms of climate change in relation to geological processes. Prerequisite: A 100- or 200-level Geoscience Course or the instructor’s permission. Offered in alternate years.
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GEOS 345 - Dinosaur Field Paleontology
(3 S.H.)
A field-based course that surveys the evolution, history, and paleobiology of dinosaurs and swimming and flying reptiles as well as introduces students to the techniques and practices of paleontological field- and labwork. Two weeks of fieldwork at active Late Cretaceous and Early Paleogene sites are supplemented by laboratory experience and classroom instruction. The course covers a broad range of topics, including principles of evolution, taxonomy, fossilization, geologic time, sedimentary rocks and sedimentary environments, dinosaur anatomy, paleoecology, field and laboratory techniques, and ethical and legal aspects of fossil excavation. Prerequisites: GEP natural science laboratory course or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered Summer session as demand allows.
Note: New course effective Spring 2013.
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GEOS 365 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
(4 S.H.)
Physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect sedimentation and depositional systems. Study of stratigraphic nomenclature and correlation, facies models and depositional sequences, eustatic changes of sea level, and plate tectonics. Lecture, laboratory and required field trips. Prerequisites: GEOS 305 - Minerals and Rocks and ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing . Offered in alternate years.
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