USF 2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 198 - 279
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GEA 2000 World Regional Geography -SS HP AF (4) AS GPY
Comparative and analytical analysis of representative regions of the world with emphasis on cultural, political, economic, environmental, and physical diversity.
GEA 3194 Regional Geography (4) AS GPY
Variable title course to systematically study and compare special regions identified by the instructor.
GEA 3300 Geography of Middle America (4) AS GPY
GEA 3405 Geography of Latin America -6A (4) AS GPY
GEA 3500 Geography of Europe -6A (4) AS GPY
GEA 3554 Geography of Russia-Eurasia (4) AS GPY
GEA 3600 Geography of Africa (4) AS GPY
GEA 3703 Geography of Asia (4) AS GPY
GEB 2350 Doing Business Around the World -SS (3) BA GBA
This course introduces the student to: 1) the nature of international business; 2) the framework of international organizations and the monetary system within which international business functions; 3) forces affecting international business, and 4) management responses to problems caused by international environments.
GEB 2935 Selected Topics in Business (1-6) BA GBA
Topics to be selected by department chairs.
GEB 4890 Strategic Management and Decision Making -MW (3) BA GBA
PR: Senior standing and FIN 3403, MAN 3025, MAR 3023. The course is intended to provide a unifying, integrating, and coordinating opportunity to tie together concepts, principles, and skills learned separately in other, more specialized courses in Business Administration.
GEB 4905 Independent Study (1-3) BA GBA
PR: CI. S/U only. Specialized independent study determined by the student’s needs and interests.
GEB 4915 Independent Research (1-4) BA GBA
PR: CI. Individual study contract with instructor and department chairperson required. The research project will be mutually determined by the student and instructor.
GEB 4935 Selected Topics in Business Administration (1-4) BA GBA
The content and organization of this course will vary according to the current interests of the faculty and needs of students.
GEO 1930 Geography of Current Events -SS (4) AS GPY
Application of basic geographic principles of the analysis of contemporary events in various parts of the world.
GEO 2041C Map Interpretation (4) AS GPY
Analysis and synthesis of various types of maps and map projections.
GEO 2371 Introduction to Earth Systems Science -NS (3) AS GPY
For non-majors only. The application of basic earth system science analysis to environmental problems. Review of impact of human activities on the surface of the earth at local and global scales.
GEO 3013 Introduction to Physical Geography -NS (3) AS GPY
CR: GEO 3013L. Principles of physical geography; maps, earth-sun relationships; meteorological, hydrological, pedological, aeolian, and glacial processes; and resultant landforms.
GEO 3013L Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (1) AS GPY
Laboratory portion of introduction to physical geography (GEO 3013).
GEO 3164C Quantitative Methods (4) AS GPY
PR: 12 credit hours in Geography or CI. Statistical analysis in geographic research.
GEO 3180 Digital Thematic Mapping (4) AS GPY
An introduction to the concepts underlying modern, computer-based mapping and to the collection and storage of digital spatial data.
GEO 3402 Human Geography (4) AS GPY
Systematic treatment of human activities on earth; population, settlement, agriculture, industry, trade, transportation, and political aspects are among those considered.
GEO 3602 Urban Geography (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3402 or CI. Spatial analysis of urban areas; growth, location, spacing, and size. Development, site, situation, internal structure, and hinterland are considered.
GEO 4114C Geographic Techniques and Methodology (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3141C and GEO 3164C, or CI. Selected topics in various geographic techniques and methodologies and their application.
GEO 4131C Remote Sensing of the Environment (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3140C and GEO 3164C, or CI. Analysis of satellite images and aerial photographs for studies of the environment.
GEO 4151C Geographic Information Systems (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3140C and GEO 3164C, or CI. An introduction to the concepts underlying Geographical Information Systems, with an emphasis on analytical capabilities of such systems in both raster and vector domains.
GEO 4201C Advanced Physical Geography (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3013 or CI. Intensive study of a topic selected from physical geography.
GEO 4210 Process Geomorphology (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3013 or GLY 2010 or CI. Origin, evolution, and distribution of the landforms of North America.
GEO 4265 Soil Genesis and Classification (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO3013, or CI. A systematic study of soil genesis and classification with a focus on North American and Florida soils.
GEO 4280C Hydrology (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3013 or CI. Introduction to the general principles that govern hydrologic processes. Approaches to hydrologic measurements and the application of hydrologic analyses to water-resource management issues are examined.
GEO 4300 Biogeography (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3013 and GEO 3164C, or CI. Analysis of the present and past distribution of species at an intermediate to large spatial scale.
GEO 4340 Natural Hazards (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3164 or CI. Examination of the physical, social, economic, political and cultural forces that create the phenomena of natural hazards. Case studies from around the world will include floods, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes, freezes, heat waves, wild fires, earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanoes.
GEO 4372 Global Conservation -6A MW (4) AS GPY
The distribution, exploitation, and conservation of physical and human resources, ecology.
GEO 4421 Cultural Geography (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3402 or CI. The interrelationships of culture and nature, from ancient times to the present.
GEO 4470 Political Geography -MW (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3402 or CI. The geographic factors underlying political decisions and influencing their outcome; the geographic consequences of these decisions; geopolitics.
GEO 4502 Economic Geography (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3402 or CI. The spatial organization of economic production, consumption, and exchange systems.
GEO 4604 Advanced Urban Geography -MW (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3402, GEO 3602, or CI. Intensive examination of issues such as economic restructuring and inner-city decline, ghetto formation, gentrification, transportation, and policy-making.
GEO 4700 Transportation Geography (4) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3402 and GEO 3164 or CI. General concepts related to the movement of goods and people, with particular emphasis on spatial principles and urban transportation problems and planning.
GEO 4900 Directed Reading (1-4) AS GPY
PR: 20 hours in geography and CI prior to registration.
GEO 4910 Individual Research (1-4) AS GPY
PR: 20 hours in geography and CI prior to registration.
GEO 4933 Geography Colloquium (1) AS GPY
Senior Standing in geography Weekly topical lectures by faculty and outside speakers. Students will develop a plan for their professional or graduate careers.
GEO 5134C Advanced Remote Sensing (3) AS GPY
PR: GS in Geography or CI, GEO 4124C. Study of digital image processing techniques. Topics include filtering techniques, geometric and radiometric normalization, and classification algorithms with emphasis on developing.
GEO 5157 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3) AS GPY
PR: GS in Geography or CI. Spatial problem solving utilizing GIS mapping and statistical methods. The course is designed to give students hands-on experience in using computerized techniques for geographic analysis.
GEO 5177 GIS for Non-Majors (3) AS GPY
An introduction to the concepts underlying digital thematic mapping and geographical information systems (GIS) for non-geography majors and non-geography graduate students.
GEO 5215 Advances in Geomorphology (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 4372 or CI. Advanced examination of geomorphic processes and landforms with an emphasis on Florida.
GEO 5263 Advances in Soils (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 4372 or CI. Examination of how earth systems influence soil formation and variation. Details analysis of soils climosequences, biosequences, toposequences, lithosequences, chronosequences, and anthrosequences.
GEO 5288 Hydrological Systems (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 4372 or CI. A systematic approach to hydrology using the drainage basin as the fundamental unit of analysis is used to explore form and process, while modeling streamflows.
GEO 5347 Advances in Natural Hazards (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 4372 or CI. Analysis of natural hazards integrating principles of physical, social, economic, political, and technical forces that affect extreme geophysical events.
GEO 5475 Advanced Political Geography (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 4470 or CI. Advanced investigation of geopolitical issues including: the human construction of territoriality, ethnic relations, the making of nations and states, the geopolitics of localities, and environmental policy making.
GEO 5545 Advanced Economic Geography (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 4502 or CI. An intensive examination of selected issues in economic geography including: regional development and decline; spatial labor market trends; business locational analysis; and comparative economic policy.
GEO 5605 Contemporary Urban Issues (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 3602; GEO 4604; or CI. Advanced survey of urban issues such as: industrial restructuring and urban development, inner-city ethnic relations, the geopolitics of urban governance, and urban culture.
GEO 5704 Advanced Transportation Geography (3) AS GPY
PR: GEO 4114; GEO 4700; or CI. Review of transportation issues and analysis, focusing on modeling and planning for flows of goods and people. Provides a hands-on approach to use of GIS for such analysis.
GER 1120 Beginning German I (4) AS WLE
CR: GER 1120L. Development of basic skills in listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing of German.
GER 1120L Beginning German I Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CR: GER 1120. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
GER 1121 Beginning German II (4) AS WLE
PR: GER 1120 or equivalent. CR: GER 1121L. Continued development of basic skills in listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing German.
GER 1121L Beginning German II Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CR: GER 1121. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
GER 2200 German III (3) AS WLE
PR: GER 1121 or equivalent. A review of the basic structure of spoken and written German. May be taken concurrently with GER 2201.
GER 2201 German IV (3) AS WLE
PR: GER 1121 or equivalent. Readings in German on the intermediate level. May be taken concurrently with GER 2200.
GER 2240 Conversation I (3) AS WLE
PR: GER 1121. For development of basic conversational skills.
GER 3420 Composition I (3) AS WLE
A fundamental course for students who have completed GER 2200 or GER 2201.
GER 3440 German for Business and International Trade (3) AS WLE
PR: GER 2200, or CI. An introduction to the German language in ordinary business transactions.
GER 3500 German Civilization (3) AS WLE
PR: GER 2200 or GER 2201. Readings in German on the cultural history of Germany.
GER 4410 Conversation II (3) AS WLE
Free conversation based on the current German idiom.
GER 4421 Composition II (3 ) AS WLE
Practical training in modern German usage and differences of style.
GER 5605 Goethe (3) AS WLE
Selected novels, poems: Werther, Wahlverwandtschaften, Wilhelm, Meister, Westostlicher, Divan.
GER 5845 History of the German Language (3) AS WLE
A diachronic approach to the study of the German language. The course traces the history and development of the language from Indo-European through Germanic, Old, Middle, and New High German.
GET 3100 German Literature in English Translation -MW (3) AS WLE
Analysis and interpretation of selected major works of German literature, to be read in English, with regard to their thought content and relevance to out thoughts and actions.
GEW 4100 Survey of German Literature I (4) AS WLE
Old High German and Middle High German literature in modern German translation; the literature of Humanism and Baroque, the classical period.
GEW 4101 Survey of German Literature II (4) AS WLE
The romantic period, 19th and 20th centuries.
GEW 4900 Directed Study (1-3 ) AS WLE
Departmental approval required.
GEW 4930 Selected Topics (1-3 ) AS WLE
Study of an author, movement or theme.
GEW 5475 20th Century Literature to 1945 (3) AS WLE
A study of major styles in German literature from 1900 to WW II with emphasis on Hauptmann, Schnitzler, Hofmannsthal, George Rilke, Kaiser, Heym, Trakl, Thomas Mann, Hesse, Kafka, Benn, Brecht.
GEW 5489 20th Century Literature: 1945 to Present (3) AS WLE
Study of major trends in German literature since WW II with emphasis on Borchert, Frisch, Durrenmatt, Boll, Uwe, Johnson, Grass, Aichinger, Eich Enzensberger, Bachmann.
GEW 5515 The Enlightenment (3) AS WLE
Selected dramas and critical writings by Lessing, Wieland, Kant.
GEW 5545 Romanticism (3) AS WLE
Jenaer circle and Heidelberger circle; the late romantic period, the writers between Classicism and Romanticism.
GEW 5555 Realism (3) AS WLE
Selected works by Grillparzer, Grabbe, Buchner, Hebbel, Heine, Immerman, Stifter, Keller, Meyer, Storm, Raabe, Hulshoff, and Morike.
GEW 5606 Faust (3) AS WLE
Sources, form, content, and literary significance of Urfaust and Faust.
GEW 5615 Schiller (3) AS WLE
Selected dramas, philosophical, and aesthetical writings.
GEW 5934 Selected Topics (1-3) AS WLE
PR: Upper-level or graduate standing. Study of an author, movement or theme.
GEY 2000 Introduction to Gerontology -SS (3) AS GEY
This course is designed to be an introduction to the study of aging. The aging process is viewed from a multi-disciplinary perspective including the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging.
GEY 3323 Community Services for Older Adults (3) AS GEY
This class is designed to introduce students to services available to older adults and to careers in the field of aging services. Content includes theoretical and practical issues, as well as exposure to opportunities for service and employment.
GEY 3326 Aging in the 21st Century -SS (3) AS GEY
This course presents current concepts, theories, and policies in the aging field. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of the aging Baby Boomers, in particular, their impact in individual, family, government, and societal aging in the coming century. Consideration also is given to the post-baby boom era of the later 21st century.
GEY 3601 Physical Changes and Aging (3) AS GEY
A survey of normal and pathological physical changes occurring from middle age through older age. Course emphasis will be on basic age-related changes and their implications for behavior in older age.
GEY 3625 Sociocultural Aspects of Aging -6A SS AF (3) AS GEY
Consideration of human aging in a broad sociocultural context. Course emphasis will be on historical, philosophic, and demographic aspects of aging, theories of social gerontology, attitudes toward aging and the aged, cross-cultural perspectives on aging, the sociology of retirement, and aging and the community.
GEY 4322 Gerontological Case Management (3) AS GEY
This course examines the role and function of case management in meeting the care needs of the older adult. All aspects of case management practice are covered, including the elements of the case management process as well as ethical and legal issues.
GEY 4327 Long-Term Care Administration I (3) AS GEY
PR: GEY 2000. A survey of Long Term Care (LTC) environments. Explored are such issues as definitions of LTC, physiological conditions of LTC uses, the institutional setting, the sociopsychological context, and methods of evaluation and intervention.
GEY 4328 Long-Term Care Administration II (3) AS GEY
PR: GEY 4327, ACG 2011, each with a grade of C or better. Administration of long-term care institutions from a group dynamics perspective. Emphasis on informed problem solving and decision-making via analysis of the psychosocial and sociocultural environment in the nursing home community. Course objective is to create efficient and humane living and working conditions in nursing homes.
GEY 4329 Long-Term Care Administration III (3) AS GEY
PR: GEY 4328, ACG 2011, each with a grade of C or better. This course will familiarize the student with the basic aspects of nursing home administration through the practical application of management theory and concepts.
GEY 4340 Housing for the Elderly (3) AS GEY
Major issues and aspects of conventional and planned housing for the elderly. Several field trips will be taken.
GEY 4360 Gerontological Counseling (3) AS GEY
An introduction to the study of the major mental health problems of the elderly. Current approaches to counseling the elderly in community and institutional settings are discussed.
GEY 4401 Research Methods in Gerontology (3) AS GEY
PR: STA 2122 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Restricted to Gerontology majors, others by departmental permission. Methods and techniques of social research in gerontology. Design of gerontological studies, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of results, and preparation of reports.
GEY 4608 Alzheimer’s Disease Management (3) AS GEY
PR: GEY 2000 or GEY 3326. This course will provide instruction on effective approaches for providing care to persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders in residential and home care settings. The major dementing disorders and typical behaviors presented by patients are presented along with strategies for successful behavior management. Building a dementia program and building dementia care teams are also covered.
GEY 4612 Psychology of Aging -SS (3) AS GEY
A comprehensive overview of psychological aspects of aging. Topics will include age-related changes in sensation/perception, cognition, and personality, as well as application to late-life psychopathology.
GEY 4628 Minority Aging -SS (3) AS GEY
Minority status, race, and ethnicity are socially constructed concepts that reflect our aging society’s value systems, prejudices, and social stratification. This course, which in not restricted to majors nor repeatable for credit, will expose students to these concepts through a life course and political economy perspective.
GEY 4635 Business Management in an Aging Society -XMW (3) AS GEY
This course provides interested students with an interdisciplinary perspective that addresses both business management and the impact of our aging society on business.
GEY 4641 Death and Dying -SS (3) AS GEY
A broad overview of the basic concepts and psychosocial issues relating to the meaning of loss and death, the process of death, and the experience of grieving. Health care practices are considered along with community resources.
GEY 4647 Ethical and Legal Issues of Aging -SS MW (3) AS GEY
A consideration of the major ethical and legal issues in aging and their implications for policies, priorities, and services.
GEY 4900 Directed Readings (1-3) AS GEY
PR: CI. A reading program with topics in gerontology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
GEY 4935 Special Topics in Gerontology (3) AS GEY
Courses on topics such as preretirement, mental health, human services organization, nursing home administration, the older woman, and elder abuse will be offered.
GEY 4945 Field Placement (1-9) AS GEY
PR: CI. Subject to availability of internship sites approved by the Department of Gerontology. Internship in an agency or community setting. A full-time assignment to an agency or organization, engaged in planning or administering programs for older people if in the BA program (6 hours), or to a nursing home if in the BS program (9 hours).
GEY 5620 Sociological Aspects Of Aging (3) AS GEY
Examines, within a sociological frame of reference, the interrelationships between the aged (or aging) and the structure and function of the social system and its major institutionalized subsystems.
GEY 5630 Economics and Aging (3) AS GEY
Examines basic economic systems as they impact the aged. Emphasis is on applied aspects of economic planning, pensions, insurance, social security and other support systems.
GEY 5642 Perspectives on Death and Dying (3) AS GEY
Study of the various psychological, medical, legal, and religious problems caused by dying and death, and how individuals and groups have responded in the past and present.
GLY 2010 Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Physical Geology -NS (3) AS GLY
Required for Geology majors; open to non-majors. Study of minerals, rocks, and dynamic processes of the earth. Introduction to the origin of earth’s materials, landforms, and structures.
GLY 2010L Dynamic Earth Laboratory (1) AS GLY
PR: GLY 2010 or concurrent registration. Required for Geology majors; open to non-majors. Laboratory study of earth materials, landforms, geologic structures, topographic and geologic maps. Lec-lab-field trips.
GLY 2015L Essentials of Geology Laboratory (1) AS GLY
Fundamental concepts and skills of modern geology, including rock and mineral identification, analysis of geologic maps, field analysis, and applications of computers in Geology. Required field trip.
GLY 2030 Hazards of the Earth’s Surface: Environmental Geology -NS (3) AS GLY
May substitute for GLY 2010 for geology majors. A first course in geology emphasizing environmental aspects of the earth’s crust, such as earthquakes, depletion of the earth’s resources, water-supply problems, and geologic aspects of land use and planning.
GLY 2038 Earth and Environmental Geology -NS (3) AS GLY
May substitute for GLY 2010 for geology majors. This course examines the geology of the earth and the environment, using an earth systems approach that looks at interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Students will learn general principles of geology, travel world-wide on the internet, and participate in discussions on topics ranging from the scientific method to the latest geologic discoveries. Open University course; taught via internet and TV. Open University course; taught via internet and TV.
GLY 2040 Origins: From the Big Bang to the Ice Age -NS (3) AS GLY
May substitute for GLY 2010 for geology majors. The history of the cosmos, origin of the universe, galaxies, the solar system, and earth, evolution of life, great extinction’s including the dinosaurs, evolution of the primates, and the environmental future of the planet. (For both non-science and science majors.)
GLY 2050 Science, Earth and Life -NS (3) AS GLY
May substitute for GLY 2010 for geology majors. The nature, history and philosophy of science intended primarily for non-science majors. Consideration of science as a way of knowing through examples taken primarily from historical geology and biology (e.g., extinction of the dinosaurs, continental drift, evolution) but also from physics and astronomy. Consideration of social relevance of science.
GLY 2100 History of the Earth and Life -NS (3) AS GLY
PR: A course in geology. Required for Geology majors; open to non-majors. Study of the physical and biological history of the earth including evolution of the major groups of organisms, plate tectonics, and interpretation of ancient environments.
GLY 2100L Earth History Laboratory (1) AS GLY
Laboratory study of the history of the earth and life. Required for Geology majors; open to non-majors.
GLY 2930 Selected Topics in Geology (1-3) AS GLY
Does not count toward the geology major. Topical courses in geology of general interest.
GLY 3311 The Solid Earth: Petrology and Geochemistry (4) AS GLY
Igneous and metamorphic rocks of modern and ancient tectonic environments. Rock-forming processes at plate margins and intraplate sites. Essentials of hand specimen and microscopic mineralogy. Required field trip. Lec-lab. May not be repeated for credit.
GLY 3420C The Solid Earth: Plate Tectonics and Earth Structure (4) AS GLY
PR: 4 hrs. introductory geology including GLY 2015L; MAC 2312 or equivalent; PHY 2048. Plate tectonic theory and its implication re: the formation of structural features on outcrop and regional scales. Field and geophysical tools for structural analysis. Required field trip. Lec-Lab.
GLY 3552C Sedimentary Record 1: Sedimentary Processes and Petrology (4) AS GLY
PR: GLY 2015L, CHM 2045, MAC 2281. CR: GLY 3311. A lecture and laboratory class that discusses sedimentary processes, formation and classification of sedimentary rock, and the sedimentary rock record. Examination of the rock record to solve problems in sedimentary geology.
GLY 3554C The Earth’s Surface (4) AS GLY
PR: At least one course in Geology with lab. Principles of weathering, erosion, production, and transport of sediment on the earth’s surface, and the resulting geomorphology. Modern sedimentary environments and the process-response systems that govern them. Course is open to anyone with at least one course in geology with lab. Course is not available on an S/U basis for geology majors; it is for other majors.
GLY 3610C Introduction to Invertebrate Paleontology (4) AS GLY
PR: GLY 2100. BSC 2010 or equivalent strongly encouraged as background. Lectures cover principles and applications of paleontology, including biostratigraphy, taphonomy, paleoecology, and micro- and macroevolutionary patterns and processes. Labs survey the invertebrate phyla comprising the bulk of the fossil record.
GLY 3720C The Fluid Earth (4) AS GLY
PR: GLY 2015L; MAC 2311 and MAC 2312 or equivalent; CHM 2045 and CHM 2046; PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L. Physical, chemical and biological processes affecting fluids of the lithosphere, oceans and atmosphere. Water as a geologic medium and global entity. A systems approach. Not available as S/U for geology majors; S/U available for others.
GLY 3850 Geology For Engineers (3) AS GLY
PR: Junior standing in College of Engineering or CI. No credit toward the geology major, or for those with credit for GLY 2010. An examination of geologic materials and processes designed for engineering students; classification and properties of earth materials, surface processes, site investigation techniques, applications of geology to the solution of engineering problems.
GLY 4045 Moons, Planets, and Meteors: An Introduction to Planetary Science -XMW (3) AS GLY
PR: Junior standing. Solar System exploration, from Aristotle to NASA. Modern views on the origins of meteorites, the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other planetary bodies, and the methods of planetary study. Meteor impacts, their effects, future hazard. Space science as a tool in the study of the Earth. Field trips, lectures, Internet exercises.
GLY 4053 Theories and Arguments about the Earth -MW (3) AS GLY
PR: 2000 level geology course. History of thinking about the Earth: context - geologic controversies; emphasis - geologic reasoning.
GLY 4104C Sedimentary Record 3: Paleontology and Earth Evolution (4) AS GLY
PR: GLY 2015L, GLY 3552C, BSC 2010. The study of “deep time”, including how it is measured, how it is correlated over the Earth’s surface, and how important physical, biologic, and chemical geologic processes have varied with time. Lec.-Lab.
GLY 4145 Computational Geology (3) AS GLY
PR: One semester of calculus and physics. Geologic problems and problem-solving from a mathematical perspective. The intersection of geology and math. Calculations and error analysis. Not available as S/U for geology majors; S/U available for others.
GLY 4734 Beaches and Coastal Environments -MW (3) AS GLY
A comprehensive introduction to the nature of all coastal environments including beaches, dunes, tidal inlets, estuaries, reefs, and river deltas. Emphasis will be on the natural state of these environments and how human activities have and will impact them. Consideration of coastal management policies involving economics, ethics, policy, and environmental law.
GLY 4780 Geological Field Studies (1-3) AS GLY
PR: 1 geology course. Lectures and field trip to study modern geologic systems and/or geologic origins of specific regions. Mapping and field description techniques introduced. Topic/destination of trip varies. Trip requires camping and vigorous physical activity. Lec. Field trip.
GLY 4805 Geology and Development of Modern Africa -MW (3) AS GLY
An in-depth look at how geology has affected the politics, history and culture of Africa. Units include the Nile and hydropolitics, deserts and climate, rifting and hominid evolution, and mining and politics.
GLY 4822C Fluid Earth 2: Hydrogeology (4) AS GLY
PR: GLY 2015L, GLY 3720C, PHY 2048, MAC 2281. CR: MAC 2282. Ground water flow systems, ground water geology, introduction to numerical and analytical models of ground water flow. Lec.-lab.-field trips.
GLY 4905 Independent Study (1-3) AS GLY
PR: CI. S/U only. Specialized independent study determined by the student’s needs and interests.
GLY 4915 Undergraduate Research (1-3) AS GLY
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and written permission of department prior to registration. S/U only. Individual experimental investigations with faculty supervision.
GLY 4920 Geology Colloquium (1) AS GLY
PR: Senior standing in Geology. S/U only. Weekly topical lectures by faculty, graduate students and invited speakers.
GLY 4921 Geocommunication (3) AS GLY
A course in communicating within the disciplines of the earth sciences. Emphasis will be on: writing for publication and technical reports, preparation and presentation of posters, and preparation and presentation of oral papers in earth sciences. Course is open to anyone majoring in geology, geography, anthropology or environmental science and policy. Course is not available on an S/U basis for geology majors; it is for other majors.
GLY 4921 Geocommunications (3) AS GLY
PR: Twelve (12) or more hours upper level geology courses. A course in communicating within the disciplines of the earth sciences. Emphasis will be on: writing for publication and technical reports, preparation and presentation of posters, and preparation and presentation of oral papers in earth sciences. Course is open to anyone majoring in geology, geography, anthropology or environmental science and policy. Course is not available on a S/U basis for geology majors.
GLY 4930 Selected Topics in Geology (1-4) AS GLY
Each topic is a course under the direction of a faculty member with the content depending on the interests of the students and faculty involved. All areas of geology included.
GLY 4946L Practical and Applied Geology: Teaching Experience (1) AS GLY
PR: Junior standing, declared Geology major, and at least 12 credit hours of Geology courses, or CI. CR: Enrollment in other Practical/Applied sections. Completion of Geology supporting course sequence highly recommended. Hands-on course designed to give students experience in teaching geology. Topics vary widely, with several different offerings each semester. May be repeated for credit.
GLY 4947L Practical and Applied Geology (1) AS GLY
PR: at least two upper-level courses required for the major. Modular course designed to give students field and laboratory experience. It is composed of one-credit modules taught by various members of the Geology faculty focusing on a range of geologic issues and problems.
GLY 4948L Practical and Applied Geology: Field Experience (1) AS GLY
PR: Junior standing, declared Geology major, and at least 12 credit hours of Geology courses, or CI. CR: Enrollment in other Practical/Applied sections. Completion of Geology supporting course sequence highly recommended. Hands-on course designed to teach the basic skills of a practicing field geologist. Topics vary widely, with several different offerings each semester. May be repeated for credit.
GLY 4949L Practical and Applied Geology: Computational Experience (1) AS GLY
PR: Junior standing, declared Geology major, and at least 12 credit hours of Geology courses, or CI. CR: Enrollment in other Practical/Applied sections. Completion of Geology supporting course sequence highly recommended. Hands-on course designed to teach the basic computational skills of a practicing geologist. Topics vary widely, with several different offerings each semester. May be repeated for credit.
GLY 4970 Undergraduate Honors Thesis (3) AS GLY
Open to seniors admitted to the Geology undergraduate honors program. Students will complete an independent research project under supervision of a faculty member, and present results in a senior thesis and a public presentation.
GLY 5752 Geological Field Excursion (2) AS GLY
PR: Senior standing in geology or CI. Lectures and 2-3 week field excursion to study regional geology, structure and lithogenesis of geologically complex terrain. Mapping and outcrop description techniques are emphasized. Destination of trip varies. Trip requires camping and vigorous physical activity. Lec.-field trip.
GLY 5865 Statistical Models in Geology (3) AS GLY
PR: STA 2023 or equivalent or CI. Application of statistical methods to geological problems. Emphasis on sampling plans, nature of geologic distributions, and application of analyses of variance to solving geological problems. Lec.
GLY 5932 Selected Topics in Geology (1-4) AS GLY
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing. Each topic is a course under the direction of a faculty member. All areas of geology included.
GRA 3545 Graphic Design I (3) VP ART
Restricted to majors. This course explores the application of formal design principles to visual problem solving through typography, layout, and web design. Students will apply conventional and electronic tools and techniques to the graphic design process.
GRA 3548 Computer Graphics (3) VP ART
Restricted to majors. This course is the continuation of Graphic Design I. The coursework emphasizes the utilization of electronic media for visual problem solving. Students will increase their skill with web based design and photo-editing software.
GRA 3549 Multimedia Systems I (3) VP ART
Restricted to majors. This course introduces multimedia systems and focuses on their use as tools in the production of digital multimedia. Content covers all key hardware, navigation, and operating components.
GRE 1120 Beginning Classical Greek I (4) AS WLE
An introductory course in classical Greek grammar with appropriate readings.
GRE 1121 Beginning Classical Greek II (4) AS WLE
PR: GRE 1120 or equivalent. An introductory course in classical Greek grammar with appropriate readings.
GRE 2040 New Testament Greek I (4) AS REL
An introduction to an intensive study of the koine Greek of the New Testament, for beginners; New Testament readings, composition, analysis of the structure of Greek of the New Testament.
GRE 2041 New Testament Greek II (4) AS REL
PR: GRE 2040. Intermediate readings and grammar of the Greek New Testament.
GRE 2200 Intermediate Classical Greek (4) AS WLE
PR: GRE 1121 or equivalent. Readings in Greek at an intermediate level.
GRK 1120 Beginning Modern Greek I (4) AS WLE
CR: GRK 1120L. An intensive study of basic skills; pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking and some composition.
GRK 1120L Beginning Modern Greek I Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CR: GRK 1120. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
GRK 1121 Modern Greek II (4) AS WLE
PR: GRK 1120 or its equivalent; CR: GRK 1121L. A continuation of GRK 1120. An intensive study of basic skills; pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking and some composition.
GRK 1121L Modern Greek II Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CR: GRK 1121. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
GRK 2200 Modern Greek III (4) AS WLE
PR: GRK 1121 or the equivalent. For language students who intend to attain basic proficiency.
GRK 2201 Modern Greek IV (4) AS WLE
PR: GRK 2200 or its equivalent. Continuation of GRK 2200. Practice of writing, speaking and listening skills for language students who intend to attain basic proficiency.
GRK 4905 Directed Study (1-5) AS WLE
Departmental approval required. S/U only. Permits study options in Modern Greek not available in the regularly scheduled curriculum at departmental discretion.
GRK 4930 Selected Topics (1-5) AS WLE
Departmental approval required. Course permits classes in Modern Greek not available in the regularly scheduled curriculum at departmental discretion.
GRW 4905 Directed Reading (1-4) AS WLE
Departmental approval required.
GRW 5905 Directed Reading (1-4) AS WLE
Departmental approval required.
GRW 5934 Selected Topics (4) AS WLE
Available to majors and non-majors. Study of an author, movement or theme.
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