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ENVH 430 - Medical Entomology
The study of the morphology, physiology, phylogeny, ontogeny, behavior, ecology, and population biology of insects. 3 Lecture.
Credits (3)
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ENVH 431 - Medical Entomology Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany ENVH 430 Medical Entomology.
Prerequisites COREQ: ENVH 430.
PREQ: Junior Standing
Credits (1)
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ENVH 440 - Air Quality Control
Evaluating and monitoring air quality; effects of pollution control and lab procedures in air quality investigation. 3 Lecture.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior Standing.
Credits (3)
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ENVH 450 - Quantitative Air Analysis
Principles, techniques, and methods to quantify chemical substances in the air. 1 lecture, 2 lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior Standing
Credits (2)
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ENVH 457 - Industrial Hygiene
Health aspects of industry relative to the environmental factors of shelter, waste, and air.
Prerequisites PREQ: Environmental health major or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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ENVH 458 - Environmental Regulation and Law
Basic concepts of environmental law including the workings of the justice system, the litigation process, witness testimony, and laws.
Credits (3)
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ENVH 460 - Senior Seminar in Environmental Health
Exploration of current issues in environmental health.
Prerequisites PREQ: Senior status.
Credits (1)
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ENVH 465 - Wastewater Issues in Environmental Health
Overview of concepts related to water and wastewater management in the U.S., including residential (on-site), community, and municipal wastewater systems.
Prerequisites PREQ: 310.
Credits (3)
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ENVH 470 - Principles of Epidemiology
Principles and applications to investigation, control, prevention of disease and statistical applications.
Prerequisites PREQ: Senior standing and permission of instructor.
Credits (4)
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ENVH 480 - Independent Study in Environmental Health
Independent Study in Environmental Health
Credits (1-3, R6)
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ENVH 483 - Environmental Health Internship
Supervised experience in an approved clinical or environmental health facility. 9 weeks, full-time.
Prerequisites PREQ: Environmental health major or permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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ENVH 493 - Topics in Environmental Health
Studies in special areas of interest in environmental health.
Prerequisites PREQ: permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R9)
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ENVH 499 - Undergraduate Research in Environmental Health
Mentored undergraduate research in a selected area of environmental health.
Credits (2)
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Environmental Sciences |
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ES 101 - Careers and Issues in Environmental Science
Topical issues, career opportunities, and degree options in the environmental sciences at WCU. Students will produce a personal/professional development plan as one of the requirements.
Credits (1)
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ES 150 - Introduction and Approaches to Environmental Science
An introduction for students majoring in environmental science. An overview of environmental science and current issues and approaches to studying environmental problems. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Credits (4)
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ES 250 - Seminal Readings in Environmental Sciences
Major figures, works and ideas in environmental science are explored to give students knowledge and understanding of key concepts in modern environmental thought
Prerequisites PREQ: ES major, sophomore or higher status
Credits (1)
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ES 350 - Seminar in Energy, Economics, and the Environment
Impacts of energy production and consumption on environmental and economic sustainability are explored including true costs of tradeoffs of converting to renewable energy sources
Prerequisites PREQ: ES major, Junior status or higher, or instructor permission
Credits (1)
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ES 480 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Prerequisites PREQ: ES Major and Permission of Instructor
Credits 1-3, R6
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ES 493 - Topics in Environmental Science
A current topic in environmental science will be explored
Prerequisites Permission of the instructor
Credits (1-3, R6)
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ES 495 - Senior Research Seminar in Environmental Science
Capstone course for environmental science majors. Students will bring together the principles learned through various coursework in the program and conduct a group research project.
Credits (3)
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Film and Television Production |
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FTP 150 - Thinking Like A Filmmaker
An introduction to the arts used by filmmakers in creating cinematic art as well as to the skills and thought processes filmmakers use.
Credits 3
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FTP 250 - Basic Production Techniques
Introduction to use of camera, lighting, sound, and editing.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP major or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 253 - Introduction to Film Directing
Students will shoot and edit short films as they learn the basics of cinematic language.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 250 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 310 - Introduction to Screenwriting
Introduction to writing teleplays and screenplays; preparation of original manuscripts for agents. (Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours).
Prerequisites PREQ: ENGL 101.
Credits 3
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FTP 320 - Adapting the Short Story
Students will each choose a short story and then write a screen adaptation.
Prerequisites PREQ: 310 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 321 - Scene Writing
A concentrated seminar/workshop in writing scenes for the screen.
Prerequisites FTP 310 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 335 - Intermediate Cinematography
This course covers intermediate techniques of cinematography and production lighting. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 250 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 340 - Filmmakers on Filmmaking
Students will examine in depth how screen artists approach their craft and art. Lecture, P5
Credits 3
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FTP 357 - Non-Linear Editing
Students will learn the art of editing from assembly through fine cut, sound and music editing.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 253
Credits 3
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FTP 359 - Elements of Motion Picture Production
Course examines how a motion picture is put together from script to final print. Lectures plus hands-on workshops. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Credits 3
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FTP 361 - Intermediate Directing
Focus on directing actors, staging for camera, and scene analysis. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 253.
Credits 3
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FTP 365 - Producing
Students will learn how to produce a film project from script development, financing and legal issues through production to sales and marketing.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 253 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 386 - Production Practicum II
Students will work on independent or departmental projects. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Credits 1, R5
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FTP 406 - Screenwriting II
Outline a complete feature-length screenplay and write the first act of that screenplay. Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 310.
Credits 3
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FTP 407 - Screenwriting III
Complete and rewrite the screenplay begun in MPTP 406. Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 406 and permission of instructor.
Credits 3, R6
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FTP 409 - Writing the Series
Students will write an episode of a dramatic television series and learn how to function in a “writers’ room”.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 310.
Credits 3
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FTP 410 - Writing the Pilot
Students will conceive and write the pilot episode of an original television series.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 310 and FTP 409, or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 436 - Digital Cinematography
Techniques of digital cinematography. Course will explore the study and usage of the High Definition cameras, camera operation, camera systems and set operations.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 250.
Credits 3
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FTP 457 - Advanced Editing
Advanced techniques of editing and post production explored within context of editing a major project.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 357 and permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 460 - Directing the Documentary
This intermediate course will teach students the theory and techniques required to direct a digitally shot and edited documentary. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 253 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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FTP 461 - Advanced Directing
Students will work in teams to write, produce and direct a narrative short building on techniques learned in FTP 450. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 361
Credits 3
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FTP 488 - Senior Project I
Students will write and prep their senior production. 3 Lab.
Credits 2
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FTP 489 - Senior Project II
Students will shoot and complete their senior production.
Prerequisites PREQ: FTP 488.
Credits 2
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FTP 493 - Special Topics in Motion Picture Production
Study in special area of interest in motion picture and television production.
Credits 3, R9
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Finance |
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FIN 195 - You and Your Money (First Year Seminar)
Develop life-long money management skills to achieve short and long-term goals. Topics include: establishing goals, setting priorities, budgeting, banking basics, saving, investing, insurance, managing debt, financing large purchases.
Credits (3)
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FIN 210 - Managing your Money for Financial Success
An introduction to personal financial planning including goal setting, cash management, credit, insurance, housing, educational planning and financial institutions an markets. (P1)
Credits (3)
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FIN 301 - Financial Statement Analysis
Short-term liquidity, cash flow from operations, funds flow, capital structure, long-term solvency, return on investment, asset utilization, and operating performance. Co listed with ACCT 301.
Prerequisites ACCT 275.
Credits (3)
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FIN 305 - Financial Management
Financial analysis and planning; time-value of money; risk; leverage; capital acquisition, management and budgeting.
Prerequisites ACCT 161 or 251.
Credits 3
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FIN 335 - Financial Institutions
An introduction to the financial services industry: institutions, money, capital, and derivative instruments.
Prerequisites 305.
Credits (3)
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FIN 350 - So You Want To Be A Millionaire
A multi-discipline approach to issues related to individual wealth accumulation and management. (P1)
Prerequisites Sophomore standing
Credits (3)
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FIN 389 - Cooperative Education in Finance
Cooperative Education in Finance
Prerequisites 2.0 GPA on courses in business. See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits (1or3, R15)
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FIN 406 - Investment Strategies
Investments for individuals, institutions, and business; securities and securities markets.
Prerequisites 305.
Credits (3)
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FIN 407 - International Finance
International financial environment, exchange rate behavior, exchange rate risk management, and multinational business asset and liability management.
Prerequisites 305.
Credits (3)
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FIN 409 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Problems in cash management; financing small business; problems associated with new ventures.
Prerequisites 305, MGT 401.
Credits (3)
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FIN 410 - Retirement Planning
Retirement planning; goals, strategies, implementation and employee benefits.
Prerequisites 305.
Credits (3)
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FIN 440 - Bank Practice and Policy
Principles underlying the employment of bank funds’ allocations of funds to asset classes; and changing bank practices.
Prerequisites FIN 335
Credits 3
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FIN 450 - Contemporary Managerial Finance
Performance measures including EVA and MVA. Working capital management and short-term financing, capital budgeting, break-even and leverage analysis, mergers and acquisitions.
Prerequisites 305.
Credits (3)
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FIN 470 - Portfolio Management
A “hands on” course managing an all-equity portfolio; corporate, industry and market analysis.
Prerequisites 305 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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FIN 480 - Independent Research
Independent Research
Prerequisites Permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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FIN 483 - Internship in Finance
Work experience in finance. S/U grading.
Prerequisites Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head, minimum of 10 hours per week.
Credits (3, R9)
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FIN 484 - Internship in Finance
Work experience in finance. S/U grading.
Prerequisites Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head, minimum of 10 hours per week.
Credits (3, R9)
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FIN 485 - Internship in Finance
Work experience in finance. S/U grading.
Prerequisites Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head, minimum of 10 hours per week.
Credits (3, R9)
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FIN 493 - Topics in Finance
Topics in Finance
Prerequisites Permission of department head.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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FIN 496 - Estate & Trust Planning
Integration of alternative investment instruments and opportunities, tax planning and strategies, retirement and estate planning, with computer software applications.
Prerequisites None.
Credits 3
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FIN 499 - Case Studies in Financial Planning
Development of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and synthesis of knowledge through case studies.
Prerequisites FIN 406
Credits (3)
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Forensic Science |
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FS 330 - Population Genetics for Forensic Science
An overview of human genetic variation and molecular population genetics as applied to forensic DNA analysis in a crime laboratory as well as the courtroom. (Cross-listed with BIOL 330).
Prerequisites PREQ: BIOL 240.
Credits (3)
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FS 380 - Research in Forensic Science
Forensic science research projects for individual students. 9 hours lab.
Prerequisites Junior/Senior standing, official acceptance into the Forensic Science Program, and/or permission of instructor.
Credits (3, R15)
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FS 389 - Cooperative Education in Forensic Science
Supervised applications of academic study in a practical forensic science setting.
Prerequisites Sophomore status, 2.0 GPA, permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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FS 422 - Forensic Biology
Principles of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis including current and emerging analytical techniques, database searches, statistical analysis, courtroom testimony, and non-human DNA analysis.
Prerequisites PREQ: BIOL 140 and BIOL 240.
Credits 4
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FS 463 - The Scientific Method
Explores the nature of evidence, proof, certainty, probability, historic developments within science, hypothesis testing and surveys criticisms of science in the courtroom in society.
Prerequisites PREQ: Student must be of junior/senior standing.
Credits (3)
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FS 465 - Forensic Chemistry
Introduction to modern forensic chemistry with emphasis on the use of instrumental methods of analysis. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites 242, 272, and 370.
Credits (4)
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FS 466 - Physical Methods in Forensic Science
Survey of physical methods in forensic science including microscopy, ballistics, pattern recognition, questioned documents, fingerprint analysis, and related physical methods.
Prerequisites Students must be admitted into the forensic science program and be in good academic standing.
Credits (3)
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FS 495 - Senior Seminar in Forensic Science
Capstone course; presentations by external scientists and by students. 2 hours per week.
Credits (1, R3)
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Forestry |
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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 PREQ: Pre-forestry major.
Credits (3)
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French |
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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)
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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 PREQ: Some competency in French or consultation with the instructor.
Credits (3)
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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)
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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 PREQ: 102 or equivalent or placement for 231; 231 or equivalent or placement for 232.
Credits (3)
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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 PREQ: 102 or equivalent or placement for 231; 231 or equivalent or placement for 232.
Credits (3)
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FREN 301 - French for Everyday Use I
Emphasis on enhancing oral and written communication skills in realistic everyday situations.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240 or equivalent, or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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FREN 310 - Introduction to French Prose and Poetry
Introduction to French literary texts; reading and analysis of literary works.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240.
Credits (3)
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FREN 321 - French Civilization
Geographical, political, cultural, and historical aspects of France from its origins to the present.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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FREN 322 - Francophone Cultures
A study of the cultures and regions in which French is a native or major language.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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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 PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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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 PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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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)
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FREN 393 - Special Topics in French
Special Topics in French
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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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 PREQ or COREQ: 301, 302, or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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FREN 431 - Studies in French Literature
Intensive study of an author or authors, a genre, movement, school, or literary period.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (3, R6)
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FREN 451 - Advanced French Grammar
Comprehensive study of the more difficult grammatical forms and usages.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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FREN 452 - Advanced French Conversation
Discussion of selected topics, oral reports on assigned readings, situational dialogues emphasizing practical, everyday French.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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FREN 481 - Independent Studies in French
Independent Studies in French
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 and 302 or permission of department head.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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Geography |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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GEOG 221 - Introduction to Geospatial Analysis
Principles and methods of geospatial analysis. Discussion of the analysis and display of spatial data including introductory concepts of remote sensing and geographic information systems.
Credits (3)
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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.
Credits (3)
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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 PREQ: 150 and GEOL 150.
Credits (4)
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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 GEOL 305. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (4)
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