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Geography |
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GEOG 322 - Cartography
Map design and construction; basic projects, data gathering, and display methods. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (4)
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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 PREQ: GEOG 221
Credits (4)
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GEOG 350 - Economic Geography
Principles governing world distribution and production of economic and natural resources.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 424 - Advanced Remote Sensing
Interpretation and application of remotely sensed data on the earth’s physical and cultural environments; major project required.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor. 3 Lecture. 3 Lab.
Credits (4)
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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 Only three hours may count toward liberal studies credit.
Credits (3, R12)
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GEOG 441 - Geography of Appalachia
Physical, economic, and cultural aspects of the Appalachian Region. Analysis of locational patterns of environmental and human characteristics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior/senior standing.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 444 - Political Geography
Territorial and cultural elements in the formation of national and international boundaries; case studies.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 460 - Urban and Regional Land Use Planning
Principles and practices of urban regional planning; types of planning reports; applications to North Carolina.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 462 - Introduction to Urban Geography
Study of the spatial structure and function of urban places; theories of city origin and growth.
Credits (3)
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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 PREQ: Junior standing.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 491 - Topics in Geography
Presentation and discussion of subjects of current interest.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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GEOG 493 - Special Problems
Directed individual research on selected topics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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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 PREQ: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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Geology |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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GEOL 250 - Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals
Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals
Prerequisites PREQ: 140 or 150 and CHEM 132 or 140.
Credits (3)
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GEOL 302 - Geomorphology
This course is cross-listed with GEOG 302.
Credits (4)
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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 Permission of instructor.
Credits 4
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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)
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GEOL 330 - Geophysics
Geophysics
Prerequisites PREQ: PHYS 130 or 230. COREQ: PHYS 131 or PHYS 231.
Credits (4)
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GEOL 355 - Petrology
Introduction to igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock genesis and their environments of formation; includes hand specimen and optical identification and fieldwork. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: 250.
Credits (4)
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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 COREQ: GEOL 355.
Credits (2)
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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 PREQ: 250 and two 100 level geology courses. Field trips.
Credits (4)
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GEOL 389 - Cooperative Education in Geology
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits (1 or 3, R15)
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GEOL 393 - Special Problems in Geology
Supervised research that includes a final oral presentation. Research requirements will vary with credit.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (1-4, R6)
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GEOL 394 - Geology Field Trip
An extended field trip to see different geologic environments.
Credits (1-3, R4)
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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 PREQ: GEOL/GEOG 305 or GEOL/GEOG 302 or permission of instructor.
Credits (4)
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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)
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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 PREQ: 140 or 150 and 155.
Credits (4)
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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)
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GEOL 455 - Wetlands
Wetland science and management with an emphasis on physical processes and field techniques.
Prerequisites Junior/senior standing or permission.
Credits 3
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GEOL 465 - Environmental Geochemistry
Applying chemical principles in the study of geologic topics including environmental contaminants, element cycling, environmental reconstruction, and climate change; use of analytical equipment in geochemistry.
Prerequisites PREQ: GEOL 150, CHEM 139
Credits (3)
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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 PREQ: 355, 371; or permission of instructor. Field trips.
Credits (3)
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GEOL 494 - Topics in Geology
Special course explores a current topic in geology or environmental geology.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits (1-4, R8)
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GEOL 495 - Senior Seminar in Geology
Investigations of problems in geology and environmental geology. Written and oral presentations of student research.
Prerequisites PREQ: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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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 PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (2-4, R6)
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German |
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GER 101 - Beginning German I
Students develop basic knowledge about the German-speaking world, and through that content, acquire functional proficiency in German. (P6)
Credits 3
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GER 102 - Beginning German II
Students build on their functional proficiency in German as they build on their cultural and real-world knowledge of the German-speaking world. (P6)
Prerequisites Some competency in German or consultation with instructor
Credits 3
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GER 110 - Experiencing German and The German-Speaking World: Accelerated
Students develop knowledge about the German-speaking world and through that content, acquire basic functional proficiency in German. Three credit hours only are applicable to Liberal Studies. 4 Lecture, 5 Lab. (P6)
Credits (6)
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GER 190 - Triumph and Tragedy Reflected in Modern German Film
Modern German culture and values as seen in film.
Credits (3)
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GER 231 - Intermediate German I
Continuation of written and oral German grammar; readings and discussions on German culture and civilization; readings in more specialized areas; lab practice maybe assigned.
Prerequisites PREQ: 102 or equivalent or placement for 231; 231 or equivalent or placement for 232.
Credits (3)
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GER 232 - Intermediate German II
Continuation of written and oral German grammar; readings and discussions on German culture and civilization; readings in more specialized areas; lab practice maybe assigned.
Prerequisites PREQ: 102 or equivalent or placement for 231; 231 or equivalent or placement for 232.
Credits (3)
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GER 240 - Accelerated Second-Year German
Continuation of 110; increasing emphasis on reading, writing, and the study of Germanic culture. 4 Lecture, 5 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: 110 or permission of instructor.
Credits (6)
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GER 301 - German for Everyday Use
Emphasis on communicating in realistic situations in everyday, practical German.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240 or equivalent, or placement, or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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GER 304 - Introduction to Business German Culture
The development of students’ communicative competence while learning about the culture and language surrounding business German.
Prerequisites PREQ: 301.
Credits (3)
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GER 310 - Introduction to German Prose and Poetry
Introduction to German literary texts; reading and analysis of literary works.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240.
Credits (3)
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GER 321 - German Civilization
Geographical, political, cultural, and historical aspects of Germany.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240.
Credits (3)
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GER 331 - Survey of German Literature
Major literary movements, authors, and works since the twelfth century.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240.
Credits (3)
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GER 401 - Contrastive Features of German and English
Study of similarities and differences of the two languages regarding phonology, morphology and syntax, and issues concerning L2 acquisition.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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GER 431 - Studies in German Literature
Intensive study of an author or authors, genre, literary movement, school, or literary period.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or permission of department head.
Credits (3, R6)
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GER 451 - Advanced German Grammar
Comprehensive study of the more difficult grammatical forms and usages.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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GER 452 - Advanced German Conversation
Discussion of selected topics; oral reports on assigned reading; situational dialogues emphasizing practical, everyday German.
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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GER 481 - Independent Studies in German
Independent Studies in German
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240. PREQ or COREQ: 301 or permission of department head.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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GER 493 - Special Topics in German
Special Topics in German
Prerequisites PREQ: 232 or 240.
Credits (1-6, R6)
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Health and PE |
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HEAL 111 - Stress Management for Health and Wellness
An overview of the physiology of stress, including stress management techniques that improve health and wellness, and an integrated physical activity component. (C4)
Credits (3)
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HEAL 120 - Personal and Community Health
Philosophy, knowledge, practices of health; coping with problems of living.
Credits (2)
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HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness
Foundations in health/wellness. Provides students opportunities to improve wellness related skills and knowledge. Includes physical activities that integrate physical fitness into lifelong wellness. (C4)
Credits (3)
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HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education
Prevention and care of accidents and injuries, including American Red Cross training courses.
Credits (2)
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HPE 212 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education
The basic physiological, psychological, and sociological principles and historical foundations.
Credits 2
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HPE 223 - Applied Kinesiology I - Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics
The study of the structure, function and physiology of the human body as related to physical activity, exercise and sports.
Credits (4)
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HPE 235 - Motor Behavior
Motor learning, development and control theories and applications.
Credits (3)
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HPE 240 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Prevention of injuries, bandaging, and the treatment of basic injuries in varsity athletics.
Credits 3
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HPE 253 - Sport Education
Methods and teaching a Sport Education curricular model for team sports.
Prerequisites HPE majors onlyCorequisites none
Credits 3
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HPE 255 - Mental and Emotional Health for Teachers and Their Students
Strategies to properly and effectively manage emotional health and stress for K-12 teachers and their students.
Credits (3)
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HPE 256 - Physical Education Pedagogy
Foundational pedagogy course designed to develop knowledge of effective instruction in physical education.
Credits (3)
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HPE 305 - Adventure-Based Learning
Adventure-based learning and wilderness leadership. Use of games, initiatives, trust and challenge/peak experiences in educational settings.
Credits 3
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HPE 311 - Evaluation & Assessment in Health & Physical Education
Assessment in K-12 health and physical education, including tests of fitness, skill and motor performance, measuring the cognitive and affective domains, and grading procedures.
Credits 3
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HPE 312 - Health Education Pedagogy
Comprehensive health education including a philosophy and strategies for teaching comprehensive health education, and study of selected topics related to personal and community health problems.
Credits (3)
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HPE 325 - Pedagogy & Prevention of Risky Behaviors K-12
Pedagogy course concerning high risky behaviors in the K-12 population. Provides strategies for the instruction of risky behavior prevention.
Credits (3)
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HPE 343 - Classroom Management for Health & Physical Education
Provides students with the opportunity to learn the characteristics of and the strategies for successful classroom management in the health and physical education setting.
Credits (3)
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HPE 345 - Children’s Movement
Developmental approach to physical education for children. Curriculum implementation in field-based settings required.
Prerequisites PREQ: HPE 256.
Credits (3)
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HPE 350 - Current Health Problems
Incidence, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of leading community health problems; addictions; individual, family, and community effects; positive mental health as a deterrent.
Credits (3)
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HPE 354 - Lifetime Sport & Physical Activity I
Methods, materials, and skills used in teaching sports: badminton, tennis and pickle-ball.
Credits 2
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HPE 355 - Fitness Concepts
This course is designed as practical application of fitness, wellness and conditioning concepts. The student will be actively engaged in planning program design for others.
Credits (3)
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HPE 358 - Healthy Living Concepts
Pedagogy course designed to enable students to implement the healthful living standards emphasizing nutrition and physical activity concepts to reduce and prevent obesity.
Credits (3)
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HPE 360 - Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
(Formerly HEAL 360) Factual information of sexual anatomy and functioning; concepts of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS; and how decisions, behaviors, and lifestyles may affect our health.
Corequisites none
Credits 3
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HPE 364 - Lifetime Sport & Physical Activity II
Methods, materials and skills used in teaching sports: swimming, disc golf and golf.
Credits (2)
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HPE 365 - Physical Activity and Aging
This course will provide students with an understanding of the role physical activity plays in increasing health, wellness, and decreased disability as a person ages.
Credits 3
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HPE 375 - Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity
The psychological and sociological aspects of physical activity as they relate to individuals, cultural values, and societal institutions.
Credits 3
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HPE 420 - Exercise Prescription and Testing
The purpose of this course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the techniques used in exercise testing and prescription for various populations, both healthy and unhealthy.
Credits 3
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HPE 424 - Adapted Movement & Wellness
Overview of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education. Topics include: legal rights, disabilities, assessment, planning, and physical activities for exceptional children. 3 Lecture, 1 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: HPE 256 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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HPE 425 - Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development
Class management, teaching methods, and program content for grades K-12.
Prerequisites PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: HPE 488.
Credits (3)
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HPE 488 - Physical Education Internship I:6-12
A part-time internship in 6-12 health and physical education.
Prerequisites PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: HPE 425.
Credits (3)
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HPE 489 - Health & Physical Education Internship II:K-8
A 15-week internship in physical education instruction.
Prerequisites PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: HPE 496.
Credits (9)
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HPE 496 - The Healthful Living Teacher as Leader
Concepts of curriculum, instructional and professional leadership are examined.
Prerequisites PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: HPE 489. Subscription to TaskStream © required.
Credits (3)
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Health Information Administration |
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HIA 310 - Introduction to Health Information Administration
Orientation to the healthcare environment; health information management profession and its history, ethics, and duties; overview of the basic departmental functions for a paper-based patient record.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to HIA program or permission of HIA program director.
Credits (2)
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HIA 312 - Coding and Classification Systems
Theory and application of principles and conventions for inpatient and outpatient coding systems, including abstracting, code assignment, sequencing, NCCI, and computer applications. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: 326. COREQ: 314.
Credits (4)
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HIA 313 - Health Care Statistics and Registries
Computation of routine healthcare statistics; the United States vital statistics system; registries; and, presentation and interpretation of healthcare data.
Prerequisites PREQ: 310.
Credits (3)
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HIA 314 - Health Data Systems
Study of creation/uses of patient data across healthcare, including: content, format, analyses, control, numbering/filing systems, storage, retention, accreditation, certification, licensure standards, and regulations.
Prerequisites PREQ: 310.
Credits (3)
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HIA 322 - Inpatient Coding
Basic ICD coding for inpatients; NCCI, and coding for prospective payment.
Prerequisites COREQ: 326.
Credits (3)
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HIA 324 - Outpatient Coding
Basic CPT and HCPCS coding for outpatients; coding for prospective payment.
Prerequisites PREQ: 322.
Credits (3)
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HIA 326 - Principles of Disease
Study of the diagnosis, management, and documentation of common diseases with emphasis on etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, and current pharmacological and surgical therapies.
Prerequisites PREQ: BIOL 291, 292, and HSCC 220.
Credits (4)
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HIA 387 - Professional Practice Experience I
Mentored experiential, integrative, and reflective activities that apply health information theory and knowledge. Emphasizes self-appraisal, introducing professional behaviors and expectations; oral communication; and business etiquette.
Prerequisites COREQ: 310.
Credits (1)
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HIA 388 - Professional Practice Experience II
Mentored experiential, integrative, and reflective activities that apply health information theory and knowledge. Emphasizes professional behaviors, rights and responsibilities; writing; and information literacy and technology.
Prerequisites PREQ: 387.
Credits (1)
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HIA 412 - Health Care Reimbursement
Principles of professional and facility reimbursement, including: common inpatient and outpatient payment systems, current regulations, casemix analysis, chargemaster, compliance, claims auditing, utilization and case management.
Prerequisites PREQ: 324.
Credits (3)
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HIA 418 - Organization Administration
HIA roles in healthcare organizations, including: strategic planning and decision support; project management; cost-benefit analysis, performance improvement, facilitation of work teams, human resources, and change.
Prerequisites PREQ: HSCC 311.
Credits (3)
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