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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog (As of 12-14-18) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Foundations, Secondary, and Special Education
  

  • EDFS 427 Math for Students with Disabilities (3)

    A course designed to prepare candidates to teach mathematics, problem solving, and reasoning skills to students with high-incidence disabilities K-12. The course will focus on national mathematics curriculum standards, high-stakes assessment, functional mathematics and problem solving with an emphasis on the effects of disabilities on mathematics achievement. The problem-solving strand will be extended to include cross-curricular applications of reasoning skills.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401  and EDFS 411 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • EDFS 428 Procedures for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

    This course is designed to prepare students to teach children and youth with learning disabilities, elementary through high school. Emphasis is placed on research-based practices for teaching mathematics, modifying instruction in content areas, teaching learning strategies, and facilitating transition. The course focuses on preparing students to teach in resource and inclusive models of service delivery.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 , EDFS 420 , EDFS 411  
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: EDFS 741
  

  • EDFS 430 Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disabilities (3)

    An introductory study of causes, characteristics, and educational practices associated with students with emotional disabilities. Includes field experiences with students with emotional disabilities. Observations required.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: EDFS 530
  

  • EDFS 437 Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3)

    This course is designed to prepare candidates to select, administer, and interpret formal and informal educational assessment instruments and techniques. Candidates learn how to apply findings gleaned from educational assessments to the design of instruction for students with disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401  and EDFS 411 .
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: EDFS 537
  

  • EDFS 440 Clinical Practice in Special Education (12)

    A course designed to provide candidates with an extensive supervised field experience in teaching exceptional learners. Each candidate will be placed in a special education setting commensurate with his or her emphasis within special education for a minimum of 60 days (12 weeks). Weekly seminars also are required. Candidates must apply for admission to clinical practice one semester prior to enrollment. The deadline for application for fall semester clinical practice is the last day of drop/add in the previous spring semester. The deadline for application for spring semester clinical practice is the last day of drop/add in the previous fall semester. This course is graded pass-fail. A grade of “P” carries only earned hours. It does not carry quality hours or quality points.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program and completion of all education courses.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 450 Classroom & Behavior Management (3)

    Course designed to enable candidates to implement positive management techniques in their classrooms. Focuses on principles and procedures underlying effective social and academic development and the use of positive motivational methods with children and youth.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201  and class rank of junior or above.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Cross-listing: EDFS 550
  

  • EDFS 455 Literacy and Assessment Content Areas (3)

    Course emphasizes knowledge and skills secondary teachers need to 1) understand reading, writing, and thinking processes at various instructional levels, and 2) make connections between assessment and instruction. Practical application is stressed in delivery of content-specific literacy instruction; preparation, use and interpretation of teacher-made assessments; and use of standardized tests and interpretation of results. Field experience required. Additional course content will be included in the area of student assessment.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 456 Teaching Strategies in the Content Areas (3)

    An in-depth, content-specific study of the theory and practice of teaching for secondary education majors. The course reflects current state and national teaching standards. It teaches practicum students to be reflective practitioners. Candidates must register for a section corresponding to their academic major. EN: English SC: Science SS: Social studies MA: Mathematics FL: Languages
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • EDFS 460 Clinical Practice in the Content Areas (12)

    A course designed for candidates seeking secondary or K-12 program licensure in a particular field of specialization. Candidates are placed in a public school setting for intensive and continuous involvement within the context of the total instructional process for at least 60 full days (12 weeks). Weekly seminars also are required. Candidates must apply for admission to clinical practice one semester prior to enrollment. The deadline for application for fall semester student teaching is the last day of drop/ add in the previous spring semester. The deadline for application for spring semester is the last day of drop/ add in the previous fall semester. This course is graded pass-fail. A grade of “P” carries only earned hours. It does not carry quality hours or quality points.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to a teacher education program and completion of all education courses.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • EDFS 470 Independent Study in Education (1-3)

    A course in which candidates who have taken an appropriate sequence of preparatory courses in education may do an individually supervised study of some topic of the candidate’s interest. Each project must be done in consultation with a department member qualified to guide and evaluate the work. Awarding of credit will be commensurate with the nature of the independent study as documented on the independent study.
    Prerequisite(s): Class rank of junior or above and permission of the instructor and department chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

French
  

  • FREN 101 Elementary French (3)

    Introduces the fundamental structures of French with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: reading and listening comprehension, oral and written expression.
    Prerequisite(s): Open only to beginning students of French.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: A student having completed FREN 101 and FREN 102  may not take FREN 105  for credit.
  

  • FREN 101C Elementary French Conversation Supplement (1)

    A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening speaking practice in French utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in the corresponding basic course.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 102 Elementary French II (3)

    Introduces the fundamental structures of French with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: reading and listening comprehension, oral and written expression.
    Prerequisite(s): Placement or FREN 101 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: A student having completed FREN 101  and 102 may not take FREN 105  for credit.
  

  • FREN 102C Elementary French Conversation Supplement (1)

    A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening speaking practice in French utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in the corresponding basic course.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 105 Basic Review of French Grammar and Syntax (3)

    For students who have completed a minimum of two years of high school French as preparation for study at the intermediate level.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • FREN 201 Intermediate French (3)

    Develops a basic proficiency in French and familiarity with French culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 102  or FREN 105  or placement.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 201C Intermediate French Conversation Supplement (1)

    Optional one-hour weekly sessions for intensive listening- speaking practice in French, utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in a corresponding basic course.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 202 Intermediate French (3)

    Develops a basic proficiency in French and familiarity with French culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 201  or placement.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 202C Intermediate French Conversation Supplement (1)

    Optional one-hour weekly sessions for intensive listening- speaking practice in French, utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in a corresponding basic course.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 220 Special Assignment Abroad (1-3)

    An internship or other experiential learning project designed to enhance command of French in a French-speaking environment. Assignment to be undertaken and nature of its evaluation to be determined in consultation with the instructor or department chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 250 Intensive Intermediate French (6)

    Equivalent to FREN 201 -FREN 202 . Aims to develop a basic proficiency in French and familiarity with French culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 102  or FREN 105  with a grade of “C+” (2.5) or better, or placement via placement exam. Students are advised not to postpone completion of their language requirement until their senior year since this course might not be available to them.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: This course covers the materials of FREN 201 -FREN 202  in one semester. Classes meet five days a week for a total of six hours of instruction. It is designed for students seeking to accelerate their studies of French. Having completed FREN 201  and/or FREN 202 , students may not take FREN 250 for credit; conversely, students who complete FREN 250 may not receive credit for FREN 201  or FREN 202 .
  

  • FREN 313 French Composition and Grammar (3)

    Intensive review of basic grammar. Students develop their skills in French composition in a range of genres and in ways that emphasize clarity, coherence, intellectual force, and stylistic control. Students are highly encouraged to take FREN 313  and FREN 314  concurrently. This course is conducted in French.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202  or FREN 250  or placement.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 314 French Conversation and Composition (3)

    Emphasis on the enhancement of oral proficiency in French. Students improve pronunciation, conversation and listening skills, while developing and expanding French vocabulary. Conversation topics will include a wide range of situations and themes. Students are highly encouraged to take FREN 313  and FREN 314  concurrently. This course is conducted in French.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202  or FREN 250  or placement.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • FREN 330 Collateral Study (1-3)

    Individually supervised course of reading French and in the subject area of a concurrent course offered by another department. The nature and extent of readings will be determined in consultation among student, instructor of the primary subject-matter course and the language instructor who will supervise and evaluate the student’s linguistic performance. A collateral study course may be repeated up to maximum of six credit hours in conjunction with other primary courses.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202   or FREN 250   or placement or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 334 Interpreting Francophone Literature and Film (3)

    This course introduces students to Francophone literature and film. Emphasis is placed on developing comprehension skills in French as well as on learning to analyze various literary and cinematic genres presented within the historical framework of colonialism and its aftermath.  
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • FREN 335 Interpreting French Literature and Film (3)

    This course introduces students to a variety of genres in the history of French literature and film. Emphasis is placed on developing comprehension skills in French as well as in learning the oral and written tools of critical analysis necessary for interpreting the material. 
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • FREN 336 Cultural Panorama of the Francophone World (3)

    This course examines various aspects of postcolonial life in French-speaking countries in the Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and the Caribbean through the study of written and visual media, music, cultural theory, and political discourse. 
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • FREN 337 Survey of French Culture and Civilization (3)

    This course introduces students to the history of French civilization and culture.  Students study authentic historical documents, artifacts, literature, and film in order to understand the French perspectives of the time, their historical context, and their significance for France, Europe, and the world. 
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • FREN 342 Advanced French Grammar (3)

    A review of the fundamentals of French grammar and structure, with emphasis on verbs and pronouns, as well as the expansion of certain rules in conformity with current usage.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • FREN 360 French Language Study Abroad (3)

    Designed to develop confidence in communicative skills and greater facility in dealing with ideas in French through life and study in a French-speaking country.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202  or FREN 250  or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • FREN 361 Current Issues in France (3)

    A study of the most important current political, socio-economic and cultural issues in France. Information from the communications media (newspapers, magazines, TV, etc.) will be used and discussed whenever possible.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202  or FREN 250  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Taught abroad only.
  

  • FREN 362 Current Issues in the French-Speaking World (3)

    A study of the most important current political, socio-economic and cultural issues in the French-speaking world outside of France. Information from the communications media (newspapers, magazines, TV, etc.) will be used and discussed whenever possible.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202  or FREN 250  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Taught abroad only.
  

  • FREN 363 Advanced French Culture (3)

    This course teaches students to better understand the French culture in comparison with American life, and to better communicate despite cultural differences. Course material will consist in part of students’ analysis of personal experiences while living overseas. An emphasis will be placed on intercultural interactions. This course is offered exclusively in France.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202  or FREN 250  or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Taught abroad only.
  

  • FREN 380 Marketing, Strategies & Communication in the French Workplace (3)

    Students study commercial communication and business strategies. They analyze consumer psychology, mentality and behaviors, and explore sustainable marketing practices in a French professional envirnment. Students design projects around the full cycle of a product from inception to recycling and manage a promotional plan within a French frame of refrence.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314  or permission of the chair
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • FREN 381 Professional Business Practices in French (3)

    Students prepare for the business environment in the French-speaking world. They learn about the job search, how to write a resume, a cover letter, and how to conduct themselves during interviews or negotiations. They explore cultural differences, understand rules for international business, and prepare to become global business professionals.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • FREN 383 Summer Internship in a French Workplace (3)

    Students earn academic credit while gaining practical internship experience with French-based firms and organizations. Supervised students work in a professional environment, they identify potential interests and networks as they develop a resume. They become more marketable for future employment or graduate school and make the connection between classroom theory and real-world application.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 381  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: Once for up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 390 Special Topics in French and/or Francophone Studies (3)

    This course explores topics in French and Francophone literature and/or culture. Students will examine various social, historical, and cultural issues using texts and/or other media.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313  and FREN 314 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 435 Voices from 19th Century-France (3)

    This course explores French literature, poetry, theater, and culture of the 19th century in France. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • FREN 453 Voices of French-speaking North America (3)

    This course explores the literature, poetry, theater, media, and cultures of French-speaking North America. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surround these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • FREN 454 Voices from the Maghreb and/or Sub-Saharan Africa (3)

    This course explores the literature, poetry, theater, and cultures of the Maghreb and/or Sub-Saharan Africa. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 475 Voices from Medieval and/or Renaissance France (3)

    This course explores French literature, poetry, theater, and culture of the Middle Ages and/or the Renaissance. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 476 Voices from the 17th-and/or 18th-Century France (3)

    This course explores literature, poetry, theater, and culture of the 17th and/or 18th centuries in France. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 477 Voices from the 20th-and/or 21st-Century France (3)

    This course explores literature, poetry, theater, media, and culture of the 20th and/or 21st centuries in France. Students will study works of various genres and eaxmine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.

     
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 481 Voices of French and/or Francophone Women Writers (3)

    This course explores the literature, poetry, theater, and other works written by French and/or Francophone women. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • FREN 490 Special Topics in French Literature and Culture (3)

    This course explores topics in French literature and culture. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 , or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 491 Special Topics in Francophone Literature and Culture (3)

    This course explores topics in Francophone literature and culture. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 , or permission of the chair.

     
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 492 Special Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Culture (3)

    This course explores topics in French and Francophone Literature and Cultura. Students will study works of various genres and examine the social, historical, and cultural issues surrounding these works.
    Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 , FREN 314 , and two of the following: FREN 334 , FREN 335 , FREN 336 , FREN 337 , FREN 362 , FREN 363 ,  or permission of the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • FREN 496 Directed Reading (1-3)

    An individual research course where a student works closely with a professor on an assigned topic.   
    Prerequisite(s): Two FREN courses completed at the 400 level or permission of the Chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 498 Independent Study (1-3)

    Research on a topic to be defined by the individual student in consultation with the instructor in the department who will guide the work and determine the credit hours to be assigned.
    Prerequisite(s): Two FREN courses completed at the 400 level or permission of the Chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FREN 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6)

    A year-long research and writing project completed during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the French faculty. The student must have a GPA of 3.250 in the major to qualify and must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project must be submitted in writing and approved by the chair. The finished paper will normally be 50 or more pages and will reflect research in the field.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, 3.250 GPA in the French and Francophone Studies Major, two courses completed at the 400 level, and permission of the department chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

French and Francophone Cultural Studies
  

  • FRCS 101 French Cultural Studies (3)

    This course explores culture in France in a variety of ways, including themes and topics such as education, politics, social changes, influential movements and theories, etc. This course is taught in English. This course does not count towards the French and Francophone Studies major or minor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • FRCS 102 Francophone Cultural Studies (3)

    This course explores Francophone Cultures in a variety of ways, including themes and topics such as education, politics, social changes, influential movements and theories, etc. French-speaking regions and countries covered in this course include but are not limited to: Belgium, Quebec, Haiti, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia, etc. This course is taught in English. This course does not count towards the French and Francophone Studies major or minor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.

French Literature in Translation
  

  • LTFR 150 French Literature in (English) Translation (3)

    Study of selected works from a number of literatures that offer different perspectives on the world and humankind.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • LTFR 250 Francophone Literature in Translation (3)

    A study of major works of Francophone literature in translation from around the world. May not count toward the major.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

General Studies
  

  • BGST 101 Introduction to Bachelor of General Studies (1)

    Introduction to the skills and strategies students will use to complete the Bachelor of General Studies program and select courses that are most relevant to their own goals.. Lessons cover the College’s General Education program, interdisciplinary learning, online technologies required for research and course assignments, and academic skills (time management, writing and critical reading, test-taking, and working collaboratively). Students assess their prior learning, skills, and personal temperament, create a personalized Program of Study, and begin collecting materials for an electronic portfolio. 
    Prerequisite(s): Declared BGST students or by permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BGST 400 Senior Synthesis Seminar (4)

    The Senior Synthesis Seminar serves as the culmination of the Bachelor of General Studies degree.  It calls upon students to confront and analyze a fundamental and wide-ranging question-for instance, how should we take care of people who can’t take care of themselves? Should we have a living wage? Are human beings well-suited to democracy? Students use perspectives, knowledge, and skills learned in multiple disciplines to create a project that addresses one aspect of this broad question.  Finally, students integrate this project and other work to create an electronic portfolio that showcases what they have learned in their program of study.
    Prerequisite(s): BGST 101 , senior standing, declared BGST students, and permission of program director. 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Topics will vary from section to section and semester to semester.  Consult your BGS advisor for specifics.

Geography
  

  • GEOG 101 World Regional Geography (3)

    This course introduces students to the key concepts of geography through the lens of different regions of the world. Students explore the dynamics of human existence in different settings, arriving at a holistic understanding of life in the region by considering the interaction of physical and human geographies. The focus is on diversity amid the commonalities of human experience.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Cross-listing: POLI 104  
  

  • GEOG 119 Special Topics in Geography (3)

    This course examines selected topics in geography not covered in other courses.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 9 credit hours.
  

  • GEOG 206 Doing Research in Politics: Introduction to Qualitative Research (3)

    This course introduces students to the qualitative methods that researches use to collect and analyze data and to make causal inferences about political phenomena.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: POLI 206  
  

  • GEOG 219 Reading the Lowcountry Landscape (3)

    This course will develop geographic skills through a critical analysis of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The course takes holistic approach to understanding the Lowcountry by exploring the various processes (such as environmental, political, cultural and economic) that have shaped the region. Because geography emphasizes sensitivity to place, field research is an integral component of this course.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • GEOG 290 Special Topics in Humanities in Geography (3)

    Designed for the study of specialized topics in geography that fulfil the General Education Humanities requirement and count as an elective in the Geography minor. These are place-based courses that entail sustained focus on the creation of places through immersion in those places and extensive field-trips
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOG 301 Special Topics in Geography (3)

    This course examines selected topics in geography not covered in other courses.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • GEOG 401 Reading and Independent Study in Geography (1-3)

    This is a course designed primarily for the student interested in a particular topic. The amount of reading and/or the nature of the project will determine the credit to be assigned.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor; may be repeated; no more than six hours may be applied to the minor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.

Geology and Environmental Geosciences
  

  • GEOL 103 Environmental Geology (3)

    The study of plate tectonics, volcanism, and surficial geological processes provides the foundation to examine geological hazards, environmental changes, and earth resources. The students’ understanding the principles of geology will aid them to understanding practical solutions to environmental problems and resource depletion. Lectures three hours per week.
    Co-requisite(s): GEOL 103L .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: A student cannot get credit for both GEOL 103 and HONS 155 .
  

  • GEOL 103L Environmental Geology Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory course to accompany GEOL 103 . Laboratory three hours per week.
    Co-requisite(s): GEOL 103 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: A student cannot get credit for both GEOL 103L and HONS 155L .
  

  • GEOL 105 Earth History (3)

    An overview of the 4.5 billion-year history of our planet as revealed by analysis and interpretation of the geologic and paleontologic record preserved in rocks of the earth’s crust. Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103 /GEOL 103L  or HONS 155 /HONS 155L .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • GEOL 105L Earth History Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory course to accompany GEOL 105 . Laboratory: three hours per week.
    Co-requisite(s): GEOL 105 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • GEOL 107 Introduction to Coastal and Marine Geology (3)

    This course introduces students to the geological processes that form, shape and modify the world’s ocean basins and the sediments contained within. Coastal and deep marine depositional environments will be examined from both a modern and ancient perspective.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • GEOL 206 Planetary Geology (3)

    This course is designed to explore surface landscapes of planets and moons within our solar system. Topics for discussion will include the general physiography of the planetary bodies and the processes that modify their surface morphologies (e.g., tectonism, volcanism, impact cratering, eolian, hydrologic, glacial and other resurfacing processes). Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  or HONS 155  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • GEOL 213 Natural Hazards (3)

    This course investigates the scientific aspects of several types of natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, etc.) using in-depth case studies of recent and historical hazardous events. The course will emphasize both hazardous impacts and means of mitigating risks. Case studies of specific events will be used to highlight the social, economic, environmental and human impacts.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  or HONS 155  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • GEOL 235 Geology and Civilization (3)

    In this course students will examine the affects geologic phenomena have had on the development of some classical societies. We will delve into the geology behind these phenomena, learn how to identify geological events in the soil/rock record, and then critically examine how these phenomena may have affected trade, agriculture, power, resources and more.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103 /GEOL 103L  or HONS 155 /HONS 155L  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 240 Special Topics in Geology (1-4)

    This course is used to offer an examination of topics in geology for which a regular course is not offered.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 , or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 9 credit hours.
  

  • GEOL 250 Introduction to Geochemistry (4)

    Introduces basic chemical principles required to understand fundamental geological and environmental processes. Topics include principles and environmental applications of inorganic, organic, aqueous, and isotope geochemistry. Students will develop requisite theoretical and practical skills to qualitatively and quantitatively solve geological and environmental problems. Lecture three hours per week; laboratory three per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103 /GEOL 103L  or HONS 155 /HONS 155L  and GEOL 105 /GEOL 105L  or HONS 156 /HONS 156L , and CHEM 111 /CHEM 111L .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • GEOL 256 Mineralogy and Petrology (4)

    Class topics will include discussion of the origin and identification of minerals, and igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. These concepts are fundamental to the discipline of geology. Hand-sample, microscopic, and spectroscopic methods will be used. Lecture three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156  
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • GEOL 257 Marine Geology (4)

    A study of geological processes at work in the sea. Discussion of the various marine environments ranging from the nearshore estuarine and coastal environments to those of the deep ocean basins. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • GEOL 260 NASA Space Mission Design (2)

    Students work on teams with engineering students at another university to design unmanned NASA satellite missions. Student teams interactively participate through presentations, assigned readings, on-line discussions, classroom exercises and dynamic activities, and compete for best mission with final projects being evaluated by a panel of NASA experts.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 206  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s): GEOL 260L  or GEOL 460L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • GEOL 260L NASA Space Mission Design Lab (1)

    Lab students work on teams with engineering students at another university to design unmanned NASA satellite missions. Student teams interactively participate through presentations, assigned readings, on-line discussions, classroom exercises and dynamic activities, and compete for best mission with final projects being evaluated by a panel of NASA experts.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 206  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s): GEOL 260  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • GEOL 272 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4)

    This course will introduce students to the various stratigraphic principles, relationships and analyses used by geologists to interpret sedimentary rock sequences. Students will also be introduced to sedimentary processes and properties that can be used to identify and interpret sedimentary environments in the stratigraphic record. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • GEOL 275 Geomorphology (4)

    An introduction to the understanding of geomorphic principles used to interpret the evolution of landforms and the geomorphic history of different regions of the United States. Practical applications to such fields as groundwater hydrology, soil science and engineering geology. Laboratory sessions will deal with the interpretation of aerial photographs, soil maps and topographic maps. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • GEOL 288 Global Change: A Geological Perspective (3)

    The Earth’s climate has changed throughout its history and it will change in the near future. The class draws from geology, chemistry, meteorology, and oceanography to explore the geological record and the contemporary Earth System processes to provide students with an understanding of the complexity of global change.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 105  
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • GEOL 291 Water Resources (4)

    Water resources topics including hydrology, ground water, water quality, and aquatic remote sensing fundamentals are covered in this course. Focus will be on developing requisite theoretical and practical skills to understand challenges faced in the field of water resources today. Lecture three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103 /GEOL 103L  or HONS 155 /HONS 155L  and GEOL 105 /GEOL 105L  or HONS 156 /HONS 156L  
    Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 /CHEM 111L  or HONS 190 /HONS 190L  ; MATH 111  or higher or; or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • GEOL 303 Independent Study in Geology (1-3)

    An independent research project in which a student works on a research topic under the supervision of a faculty member. The faculty member will help to design and supervise the project. A project proposal will be drafted and approved by both the faculty member and the student researcher and approved by the department chairman.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior class standing or departmental approval.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • GEOL 312 Environmental Field Methods (3)

    Professional geologists are required to interpret geologic and hydrogeologic data in the context of regulatory policy when attempting to solve environmental problems. This course will provide an introduction and synthesis of field methods and policies typically encountered by environmental geologists in the field, including study of wetlands, ground water flow and quality and assessment of contaminated soil and water. Instruction will include the use of case studies to provide a realistic context for the field studies. Lectures two hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 105 , and GEOL 272 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 314 Introduction to Remote Sensing (4)

    An introduction to the physical fundamentals of remote sensing. The course uses the electromagnetic spectrum as a guide to various sensor systems and designs. Topics include: electromagnetic spectrum, color theory, photographic films, sensor systems and design, data collection, reduction and application, computer software available and data acquisition. Course emphasis is on geologic problems. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 320 Earth Resources (3)

    Earth resources including metallic ore deposits, nonmetallic deposits, and energy resources utilized by society are classified and described. The compromises between the environmental impact of resource development and industrialization are also studied from a scientific perspective. Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 , GEOL 256  
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • GEOL 333 Paleobiology (4)

    An investigation of the record of past life on Earth as preserved in the fossil record. Processes and patterns of evolution, evolutionary thought, taxonomic classification and the origin of life on Earth and its subsequent development are among the subjects covered. The paleobiology of invertebrate taxa, including their morphology, phylogeny and ecology are stressed in the laboratory. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • GEOL 352 Structural Geology (4)

    The mechanical basis of deformation, recognition, classification, interpretation and origin of structures produced by deformation in the Earth’s crust. Deformation as a fundamental concept of tectonics. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; MATH 111  or MATH 120 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • GEOL 357 Oceanographic Research-the Transect Program (4)

    This course engages students in actual multidisciplinary research, focused on the southeast continental shelf. Students participate in a 5-day research cruise, then conduct independent and collaborative research in the laboratory. Students present their research results in poster and oral form, and prepare a manuscript for publication in an online journal.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 257  and permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 360 Field Studies (4)

    Three-week intensive field experience in geologic mapping and interpretation taught in the western United States using topographic base maps, aerial photography and satellite imagery. Mapping exercises emphasize the description of stratigraphic sections and geologic structures, and an interpretation of geologic history.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; GEOL 272 , and GEOL 352 , or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Students may substitute this course with another approved College- or university-sponsored geology field class with the permission of the instructor. Under special circumstances, a student may petition the department to substitute an equivalent field experience for GEOL 360.
  

  • GEOL 364 Field Studies: Environmental Geology and Water Resources in the Developing World (4)

    Global water resources are stressed, and many developing nations have urgent challenges facing them for the foreseeable future. India is one such country struggling with water management (too little supply during most part of the year or too much during the monsoon season). In this course, we will travel to locations in the Ganges River (also known as Ganga River) basin to learn how India is managing water resources and planning for a future that may bring more extreme shifts in drought and flood cycles, affecting the nexus of people and the environment.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 256 OR GEOL 272, OR permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 365 Field Studies: Geology and Environmental Geosciences in Africa (4)

    This is a three - week field based course to study geology, earth history and current environmental
    impacts in South Africa. Various geologic environments, stratigraphy and discussing
    the geological timescale, plate tectonics, and evolutionary theory. We will investigate environmental issues on water scarcity and quality, including access to potable water in rural communities and human health
    impacts related to access to clean water. Students will also make observations that provide clues regarding stresses on the environment.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 256 OR GEOL 272, OR permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 366 Field Studies: Geology and Paleontology (4)

    The course will entail site investigation, mapping,sample collection, and the analysis of both large and small scale geological outcrops. The course will explore the impacts of the Geosciences upon many disciplines. This is an opportunity to join an international team of scientists who are working on the geology and vertebrate fossils at active paleontolgy research sites.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 256 OR GEOL 272, OR permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 385 Internship (1-4)

    A student will gain professional geologic experience with an internship at a private geologic firm or governmental agency. A faculty advisor will be appointed to award the grade received. The student will make all internship arrangements, and a written proposal is required before the start of the internship. A report will be required upon completion of the internship. One hour of credit will be awarded for each 45 hours completed with a maximum of four credits awarded.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing with at least a 2.500 GPA both overall and in the geology major. This course may not be applied as an elective course required in the major
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 4 credit hours.
  

  • GEOL 395 Special Topics (1-4)

    This course will be used to offer an examination of topics in geology at the advanced level in which a regular course is not offered. Course number may be repeated but for different course content.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103 /GEOL 103L  or HONS 155 /HONS 155L ; GEOL 105 /GEOL 105L  or HONS 156 /HONS 156L .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • GEOL 397 Research Experience in Geology (0)

    A student works under faculty supervision to learn a research method, to explore possible research topics, or to continue an ongoing study. The faculty member helps the student to determine the course goals and objectives, and supervises the execution of the project. The student will provide a written report to the faculty at the end of the semester. Students will receive a grade of “S’ (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory) for the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Only declared Geology majors may take a Zero Credit Research course. Permission of the instructor and approval of the department chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 399 Tutorial (1-3)

    Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week).
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing plus permission of the tutor and the department chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
  

  • GEOL 411 Tectonics (3)

    Global tectonics has revolutionized the earth sciences. This new model of planetary tectonic processes, which has been developed only in the last 20 years, provides an explanation of a wide variety of geologic processes over a wide range scale, with a degree of accuracy unsurpassed by any previous theory. Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; GEOL 272  and GEOL 352 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 412 Crustal Geophysics (3)

    This course introduces students to geophysical techniques and how they are used to constrain subsurface earth structure. The geophysical techniques covered include gravity and magnetism, seismic refraction and reflection and earthquake seismology. The course also features a sequenced writing assignment integrating different geophysical techniques into one crustal model.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 ; GEOL 103  or HONS 155 ; GEOL 105  or HONS 156 ; and GEOL 352 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 416 Paleoecology (4)

    Interpretation of ancient environments from the study of rocks and their contained fossil organisms. Emphasis will be placed on the recurrent paleobiotopes- paleolithotopes through geologic time and the evolution of community structure. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; GEOL 272 , GEOL 333 , and GEOL 430 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • GEOL 430 Sedimentary Petrology (4)

    A petrographic approach to the classification and genetic interpretation of sedimentary rocks. Terrigenous sandstones and carbonate rocks will be emphasized with lesser stress on mud rocks and noncarbonate chemical rocks. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103  and GEOL 105  or HONS 155  and HONS 156 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
 

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