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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Forensic Science

  
  • FS 380 - Research in Forensic Science


    Forensic science research projects for individual students.  9 hours lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3, R15)
  
  • FS 389 - Cooperative Education in Forensic Science


    Supervised applications of academic study in a practical forensic science setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore status, 2.0 GPA, permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FS 465 - Forensic Chemistry


    Introduction to modern forensic chemistry with emphasis on the use of instrumental methods of analysis. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    242, 272, and 370.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FS 495 - Senior Seminar in Forensic Science


    Capstone course; presentations by external scientists and by students.  2 hours per week.

    Credits: (1, R3)

Forestry

  
  • FOR 131 - Introduction to Forest Resources


    The profession of forestry, its scope and opportunities; forest resource conservation and utilization; field exercises in forestry practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Pre-forestry major.

    Credits: (3)

French

  
  • FREN 101 - Experiencing French and the Francophone World


    Students develop basic knowledge of the francophone world, and through that content, acquire basic functional proficiency in French. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 102 - Experiencing French and the Francophone World II


    Building on their knowledge of the francophone world, students increase their basic functional proficiency in French. (P6)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Some competency in French or consultation with the instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 105 - The French-Speaking World


    Study of French culture and its relationship to the cultures of countries and regions where French is spoken.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 110 - Experiencing French and the Francophone World: Accelerated


    Students learn about the francophone world, acquiring basic linguistic proficiency in French. Three credits only in Liberal Studies. 4 Lecture, 5 Lab. (P6)

    Credits: (6)
  
  • FREN 133 - French for Travelers


    A practical guide to travel in French-speaking countries; basic conversational French, tourist information, and travel facts.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • FREN 231 - Intermediate French I


    Continuation of written and oral French grammar; readings and discussions on French culture and civilization; readings in more specialized areas; lab practice may be assigned.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 102 or equivalent or placement for 231; 231 or equivalent or placement for 232.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 232 - Intermediate French II


    Continuation of written and oral French grammar; readings and discussions on French culture and civilization; readings in more specialized areas; lab practice may be assigned.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 102 or equivalent or placement for 231; 231 or equivalent or placement for 232.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 240 - Accelerated Second-Year French


    Continuation of 110; increased emphasis on reading, writing and the study of the culture of the francophone world. 4 Lecture, 5 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 110 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (6)
  
  • FREN 301 - French for Everyday Use I


    Emphasis on enhancing oral and written communication skills in realistic everyday situations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240 or equivalent, or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 302 - French for Everyday Use II


    Emphasis on enhancing oral and written skills in realistic, everyday situations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240 or equivalent or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 303 - Applied French Conversation


    Apprenticeship in the intensive language program. Does not count toward major, minor, or DFA in foreign languages. 10 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240, sophomore standing; selection by faculty.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • FREN 304 - Commercial French I


    Review of vocabulary and styles used in French business letters; various aspects of French business institutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 305 - Commercial French II


    Review of vocabulary and styles used in French business letters; various aspects of French business institutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 310 - Introduction to French Prose and Poetry


    Introduction to French literary texts; reading and analysis of literary works.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 321 - French Civilization


    Geographical, political, cultural, and historical aspects of France from its origins to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 322 - Francophone Cultures


    A study of the cultures and regions in which French is a native or major language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 331 - Survey of French Literature I


    The main literary movements, authors, and works since the twelfth century; course division at the eighteenth century.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 332 - Survey of French Literature II


    The main literary movements, authors, and works since the twelfth century; course division at the eighteenth century.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 371 - Twentieth-Century French Novels in Translation


    Selected works by Proust, Gide, Mauriac, Camus, Saint-Exupery, and Colette. No knowledge of French required; not open to French majors.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 389 - Cooperative Education in French


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 302.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • FREN 393 - Special Topics in French


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • FREN 401 - Contrastive Structures in French and English


    Study of similarities and differences of the two languages with an emphasis on the morphology, syntax, vocabulary, phonology, and issues concerning L2 acquisition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ or COREQ: 301, 302, or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 420 - Methods of Teaching Foreign Language


    Methods and materials for teaching second languages in grades K-12.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the professional education sequence; EDCI 321.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 431 - Studies in French Literature


    Intensive study of an author or authors, a genre, movement, school, or literary period.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • FREN 451 - Advanced French Grammar


    Comprehensive study of the more difficult grammatical forms and usages.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 452 - Advanced French Conversation


    Discussion of selected topics, oral reports on assigned readings, situational dialogues emphasizing practical, everyday French.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 481 - Independent Studies in French


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)

Geography

  
  • GEOG 101 - Population Geography


    Analysis of global patterns of human population. Population composition, fertility/mortality, migration are considered. Theories of population change and environmental impacts. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 103 - Cultural Geography


    Interrelations of man, earth, and culture; the geography of race, language, religion; political and economic patterns; population growth and movements. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 150 - Environmental Geography


    Survey of man’s physical habitat, including weather and climate, soils, vegetation, and landforms; emphasis on phenomena that most influence man.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 300 - Weather and Climate


    Meteorology (temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation, winds, radiation); global heat budget, C02 cycle, jet stream, air masses, fronts, storms; global distribution of climate. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOG 302 - Geomorphology


    Classification, description, origin, and development of landforms; relationships to underlying structures and climates. This course is cross-listed with GEOL 302. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab; field trip.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 150 and GEOL 150.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOG 305 - Soils and Hydrology


    Soil genesis, properties, and classification; the hydrologic cycle; surface runoff and groundwater; water budgets and water quality; management of soils and water. This course is cross-listed with GEOG 305. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOG 321 - Geographic Information Systems


    Principles and methods of geographic information systems. Discussion of spatial data, analysis, and display. Use of an operational geographic information system.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 322 - Cartography


    Map design and construction; basic projects, data gathering, and display methods. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOG 324 - Introduction to Remote Sensing


    Interpretation and applications of remote sensing; satellite and aerial imagery, elementary photography, stereoscopic viewing, and photomapping. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 150 or permission of instructor; GEOL 150 desirable.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOG 350 - Economic Geography


    Principles governing world distribution and production of economic and natural resources.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 389 - Cooperative Education in Geography


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • GEOG 400 - Natural Regions of North America


    Regions of the United States and Canada; landforms, geology, climates, soils, vegetation, water; emphasis on features most affecting man.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 150 or GEOL 150.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 402 - Conservation of Natural Resources


    Quantity, quality, and distribution of resources in the United States; dilemma of increasing demand on a dwindling resource base.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 424 - Advanced Remote Sensing


    Interpretation and application of remotely sensed data on the earth’s physical and cultural environments; major project required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor. 6 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 440 - Regional Geography


    Physical, economic, and social aspects of the geography of a selected region (Asia, Europe, USSR, Africa, North America, Middle East, Latin America). (P6)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Only three hours may count toward liberal studies credit.

    Credits: (3, R12)
  
  • GEOG 441 - Geography of Appalachia


    Physical, economic, and cultural aspects of the Appalachian Region. Analysis of locational patterns of environmental and human characteristics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior/senior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 444 - Political Geography


    Territorial and cultural elements in the formation of national and international boundaries; case studies.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 460 - Urban and Regional Land Use Planning


    Principles and practices of urban regional planning; types of planning reports; applications to North Carolina.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 462 - Introduction to Urban Geography


    Study of the spatial structure and function of urban places; theories of city origin and growth.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 464 - Industrial Location and Community Development


    Measures of manufacturing; location theory; decision-making factors in the location of industry; community development planning practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 350 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 483 - Internship in Geography


    Practical application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty super-vision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 484 - Internship in Geography


    Practical application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty super-vision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 485 - Internship in Geography


    Practical application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty super-vision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 491 - Topics in Geography


    Presentation and discussion of subjects of current interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • GEOG 493 - Special Problems


    Directed individual research on selected topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • GEOG 495 - Senior Seminar in Geography


    Readings in historical/philosophical foundations and currents topics in geography. Written and oral presentation of student research. 3 Seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Senior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 502 - Conservation of Natural Resources


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 540 - Topics in Regional Geography


    Credits: (3, R12)
  
  • GEOG 544 - Political Geography


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 560 - Urban and Regional Land Use Planning


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 562 - Introduction to Urban Geography


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 564 - Industrial Location and Community Development


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 591 - Topics in Geography


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • GEOG 593 - Special Problems


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • GEOG 693 - Special Problems in Geography


    Credits: (3, R6)

Geology

  
  • GEOL 140 - Investigations in Environmental Geology


    Class will conduct a holistic investigation of a problem in environmental geology using basic principles and methods of science and geology; investigation topics will vary. (C5)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 150 - Methods in Geology


    Topics related to earth materials and solid and surficial earth processes explored through field, analytical, and computing methods, developing investigation and communication skills. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. (C5)

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 155 - Historical Geology


    Major events and changes in life forms in North American geological history; fossils, ancient environments, and geologic interpretation. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 191 - Geology, Landscapes, and the Human Psyche


    How the physical world determines the appearance, climate, and ecology of our planet and how this physical landscape reflects a region’s history, literature, and human ecology.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 250 - Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals


    Descriptive mineralogy emphasizing hand specimen identification of common rock forming minerals, occurrences, associations, crystallization, and classification; includes topics in crystallography, crystal chemistry and optical mineralogy. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 140 or 150 and CHEM 132 or 140.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 260 - Oceanography


    Interdisciplinary study of the ocean through an examination of its physical, biological, and chemical processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Any 100 level biology, chemistry, or geology course.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 302 - Geomorphology


    This course is cross-listed with GEOG 302.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 305 - Soils and Hydrology


    Soil genesis, properties, and classification; the hydrologic cycle; surface runoff and groundwater; water budgets and water quality; management of soils and water. This course is cross-listed with GEOG 305. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 310 - Principles of Soils and Hydrology for Construction Managers


    Provides an understanding of the distribution and genesis of soils, soil physical and geotechnical properties, and hydro-geological processes that impact construction; field and geologic analysis.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 330 - Geophysics


    The physics of the Earth. Topics include theory and applications of gravity, magnetics, electricity, and seismicity to environmental and tectonic problem-solving in geology. Fieldoriented lab problems and applications. This course is cross-listed with PHYS 330. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PHYS 130 or 230. COREQ: PHYS 131 or PHYS 231.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 355 - Petrology


    Introduction to igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock genesis and their environments of formation; includes hand specimen and optical identification and fieldwork. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 356 - Advanced Petrology


    Petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks using geochemistry and phase equilibria studies of mineral assemblages under various temperature-pressure conditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: GEOL 355.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • GEOL 371 - Structural Geology


    Descriptive structural geology; emphasis on outcrop and regional scale deformational features; use of maps and graphic techniques in structural analysis. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250 and two 100 level geology courses. Field trips.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 389 - Cooperative Education in Geology


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • GEOL 393 - Special Problems in Geology


    Supervised research that includes a final oral presentation. Research requirements will vary with credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-4, R6)
  
  • GEOL 405 - Hydrogeology


    Overview of basic principles and methods of hydrogeology with emphasis on groundwater, groundwater-surface water interactions, geologic controls, water chemistry, field investigations, and environmental problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: GEOL/GEOG 305 or GEOL/GEOG 302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 410 - Fluvial Geomorphology


    Survey of channel hydraulics, sediment transport and deposition, and channel responses to natural and anthropogenic disturbances; emphasizes factors controlling channel form and process.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 422 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy


    The origin and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, the study of depositional environments, and the use of layered rocks in the interpretation and synthesis of the geologic record. Field trips. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 140 or 150 and 155.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 423 - Contaminated Rivers: Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration


    Survey of trace metal transport and fate in riverine environments and their potential impacts on ecosystem and human health; emphasizes remediation techniques.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 455 - Wetlands


    Wetland science and management with an emphasis on physical processes and field techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior/senior standing or permission.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 471 - Tectonics


    History and development of tectonic concepts; geometry and kinematics of plate mosaic; evolution of modern and ancient orogenic belts. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 355, 371; or permission of instructor. Field trips.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 491 - Topics in Geology


    Special course explores a current topic in geology or environmental geology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-4, R8)
  
  • GEOL 495 - Senior Seminar in Geology


    Investigations of problems in geology and environmental geology. Written and oral presentations of student research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Senior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 499 - Senior Thesis


    An original research project culminating in a written thesis and public presentation of results. Projects may last 1 or 2 semesters. Senior standing. 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2-4, R6)
  
  • GEOL 505 - Hydrogeology


    Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 510 - Fluvial Geomorphology


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 523 - Contaminated Rivers: Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 555 - Wetlands


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 591 - Topics in Geology


    Credits: (1-4, R8)
  
  • GEOL 593 - Special Problems in Geology


    Credits: (2, R4)
  
  • GEOL 601 - Earth Sciences


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 602 - Earth Sciences


    Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOL 693 - Topics in Geology


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
 

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