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GEO 310 - Transportation Geography Credits: 3
Analyzes overall roles of transportation within the urban context. An integral part is the discussion of current urban transportation problems. Field work involving an evaluation of local transportation needs will be required. Course topics and requirements are flexible enough to meet the needs of students coming from urban studies, economics, business and elementary education.
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GEO 313 - Geography of South and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
Examines the diverse cultural and physical features giving form to the present political/economic situation in this region and shaping the future.
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GEO 317 - Geography of East Asia Credits: 3
Examines the vast and complex physical and cultural patterns of China, Korea, and Japan. Analysis of present and future economic and political structure is emphasized.
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GEO 320 - Historical Geography Credits: 3
Emphasizes the reciprocal and causal relationships between the natural environment found in the United States and the historical movement and settlement of man on the varied American environment. Emphasizes interaction between human choice on one hand and the nature of coast lands, islands, rivers, mountains and soil, plains, and climate conditions.
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GEO 322 - Urban Geography Credits: 3
Surveys the city, its forms, functions, internal and external relations, and evolution. Emphasis on large urban agglomerations, particularly those of the Western World. Individual and group field work examining local and regional urban areas of several classes is integral to the course.
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GEO 332 - Field Methods in Oceanography Credits: 3
A course to familiarize students with the dynamic marine environment and field work on board small research vessels; to instruct in the use and application of standard oceanographic instruments and sampling devises; to promote and encourage independent research through the initial stages of a scientific project.
Prerequisite(s): ESS 220 with a minimum grade of D or permission of instructor
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GEO 336 - Coastal Geomorphology Credits: 3
A study of coastal environments with an emphasis on understanding the interrelationships among landforms, processes, and material. The student will participate in field studies conducted along high and low wave energy environments.
Prerequisite(s): ESS 210 with a minimum grade of D, ESS 220 with a minimum grade of D, or permission of the instructor
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GEO 339 - Remote Sensing Credits: 3
Explores viewing and interpreting the earth from aircraft and satellite-borne imaging systems. Examines remote sensing of the Earth and uses the interaction of electromagnetic energy with matter to determine physical properties of surfaces. Imagery will include those from Landsat TM, SPOT, TIMS, and radar.
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GEO 352 - Cartography Credits: 3
Introduces basic tools of map making. Explains techniques for displaying data and develops skills in compilation, design, and execution of maps.
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GEO 360 - Internship in Geography I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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GEO 361 - Internship in Geography II Credits: 1-4
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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GEO 363 - GIS II: Intermediate Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
Continues development of the student’s understanding of GIS and extends understanding into spatial analysis. Fundamental concepts covered previously, including scale, earth models, map projections and coordinate systems, are also developed. New major concepts include Boolean logic, overlays, map algebra, binary modeling. Technical skill development focuses on data collection and integration, digitizing, and design of spatial data display. Primary emphasis on using real-world examples in GIS modeling and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 202
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GEO 390 - Internship in Urban Studies I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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GEO 391 - Geography Seminar Credits: 3
Opportunity for advanced students to explore in greater depth those aspects of geography and geographic thought not fully developed in other courses. Geography viewed in light of its historical development and the leading edges of current research. Distinctive areas of specialization opened for in-depth consideration. Drawing upon departmental, interdepartmental and outside sources, seminar designed to stimulate and excite interest in a rapidly expanding professional field concerned with current social and environmental problems. Required for all arts and science and secondary education majors in geography.
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GEO 393 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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GEO 394 - Internship in Urban Studies II Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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GEO 397 - Introduction to Research Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to do research under the guidance of selected faculty members.
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GEO 398 - Research II Credits: 3
Opportunity to do research under the guidance of selected faculty members.
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GEO 399 - Independent Study in Geography Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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GEO 402 - Medical Geography Credits: 3
Introduces student to a geographical approach in the analysis of problems regarding environmental health. Dynamic interaction between the total person and the total environment (physical, biological, cultural, economic) lie at the core of geography, a discipline that integrates natural and social sciences. Consideration of such interactions is essential for an understanding of the changes that occur in the distribution of health and disease, when, for instance the environment is altered, or human lifestyles undergo substantial modification.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 404 - Groundwater and Hydrogeology Credits: 3
Examines the fundamental concepts of groundwater and hydrogeology in the context of real-world applications on the foundations of theory. Emphasis on the principles of groundwater flow, well installation, field data collection, and the analysis of physical and water chemistry as they relate to professional groundwater investigations. Grades based on exams and application-oriented assignments (problem sets). Required field trip(s) will supplement classroom material (field trip dates and times will be determined during class).
Prerequisite(s): ESS 110 or HON 244 or ESS 210
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 405 - Environmental Conservation and Management in PA Credits: 3
This course examines the management of environmental and natural resource issues. Legislation, policies, programs, and strategies that are developed at the local, state, and federal levels of government are discussed as they apply to these issues. There will be an emphasis on current environmental and natural resource issues in Pennsylvania. Topics that will be considered during the course will include the environment as a public policy issue, waste management and cleanup programs, energy, air and water pollution, and the use of public lands. Through lectures, discussion, readings, writing assignments, and case study analysis, the student will be introduced to a range of environmental and natural resource issues.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 415 - Regional Geographic Studies Credits: 3
Opportunity to study the physical and human landscapes within a particular region of the world not covered by regular courses. Departmental faculty bring their regional expertise into the classroom and provide students with a focused examination of the region with respect to current political, social, economic, physical, and environmental issues. Faculty highlight their own work in the region and place their research within the broader regional context.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 420 - GIS III: Advanced Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
Examines advanced topics in GIS analysis such as spatial data uncertainty, error propagation, spatial data display, transformations of geographic phenomena, and visualization. Skills focus on advanced spatial analysis, terrain modeling, georectification of data, and network analysis. Students design and implement an independent GIS project during the course.
Prerequisite(s): (GEO 202 and GEO 363 )
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 421 - Environmental Law Credits: 3
Environmental Law examines the interrelationship between laws, regulations, and policies, which have a direct and indirect impact upon the environment. This course covers the major federal and Pennsylvania environmental laws, regulations, and policies and discusses the importance of compliance in order to avoid liability. The course will include an analysis of laws that establish compliance obligations, laws that enforce and impose liability, and the court?s role in the environmental law process.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 425 - Image Processing Credits: 3
Computer processing of remotely-sensed imagery is explored and laboratory exercises enhance understanding of image processing. Intermediate and Advanced processing techniques performed on imagery from local and non-local areas. Techniques include spatial modeling, multispectral classification, and learning new techniques in processing satellite-borne imagery and other data. Successful completion of GEO 339 - Remote Sensing Credits: 3 is suggested.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 427 - Sustainability Credits: 3
This course examines how human society faces the challenges of global environmental change, resource limitations, and environmental degradation. Areas of focus include global change, ecosystems, population growth, environmental economics and policy, energy, water, agriculture, ethics and history. As a naturally interdisciplinary subject, this course will examine both the physical and social science involved with these issues and the various types of solutions that humans will apply to sustainability problems including: technology, engineering, management, and planning. The course will rely heavily on insight and guest lectures from many disciplines as well as applied projects that focus on different areas of sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): ESS 108 or BIO 145
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 440 - Field Techniques Credits: 3
Studies geoenvironmental aspects of the local landscape by direct field observation. Various procedures and techniques are utilized to collect data concerning landforms, geology, soil, streams, air quality, population, transportation, housing characteristics and land use. Instruments, maps, air photographs, and statistics are used to aid in the research, analysis, and evaluation of the field problem.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 441 - Quantitative Methods Credits: 3
Broad-based education in the geographical sciences requires a proficiency in applying statistical techniques to environmental problems. Provides a comprehensive and empathetic approach to statistical problem solving using practical geographic examples.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 444 - Environmental Land-Use Planning Credits: 3
Studies the spatial pattern of land-use development in rural and urban areas and interaction between urbanization and environment. Examines the physical and cultural requirements of environmental land-use planning including the study of the land-use classification, planning and zoning procedures, economic activity and the city as an ecosystem. City planning techniques, land-use mapping and field study of local region are utilized.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 446 - Water Resources Management Credits: 3
Roles of water resources management policies and institutions are examined within central theme of unified river basin management. Stresses interrelationships among watershed planning; relevant legislation; agency authority and coordination; and the geography of watershed management. North American case studies used to illustrate multiple use issues, including aquatic ecology, wetlands, floodplain management, recreation, water supply, hydropower, industry, and commercial shipping.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 226
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 450 - Geography-Geology Field Studies Credits: 1-3
One week to 10-day regional field study observing and analyzing the physical and cultural landscape. Emphasis placed upon the physical and historical geology and geography of a prescribed route including several states.
Prerequisite(s): Vary depending on topic, please contact instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 452 - Geography-Geology Field Studies Credits: 1
One week to 10-day regional field study observing and analyzing the physical and cultural landscape. Emphasis placed upon the physical and historical geology and geography of a prescribed route including several states.
Prerequisite(s): (ESS 212 and (GEO 103 or HON 140 ) ) or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 463 - Applied Geophysical Imaging Credits: 3
This course familiarizes students with the concepts and field implementation of shallow subsurface geophysical techniques applicable to environmental studies. This course will be taught from a practical, environmental perspective rather than an engineering perspective and is field intensive. We will apply multiple geophysical methods in the field to detect and map underground geologic and artificially buried features at selected sites in and around Shippensburg. The course covers the basics of five critical geophysical methods: Electrical Resistivity, Ground-penetrating Radar, Electromagnetic Induction, Gravity, and Seismic methods, with emphases on the basic principles, applications, strengths and the limitations of each method. Field exposure will involve the first three of the five methods, for which the department maintains equipment. Students will map several underground features in the field, including groundwater-bearing zones as well as contaminated sites around landfills, buried man-made features, sinkholes, caves, saltwater/freshwater interfaces, etc.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 490 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 491 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 492 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 493 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GEO 494 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GER 101 - Beginning German I Credits: 3
Designed for students with no background in the language. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on personalized topics. The department reserves the right to remove students found to be in violation without notice.
Category: Interconnections - F
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GER 102 - Beginning German II Credits: 3
Continuation of GER 101 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self and other personalized topics.
Prerequisite(s): GER 101 or Departmental Placement
Category: Interconnections - F
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GER 103 - Intermediate German Credits: 3
Continuation of GER 102 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, friends, and their communities. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are combined to explore the language and culture of the German-speaking world.
Prerequisite(s): GER 102 or Departmental Placement
Category: Interconnections - F
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GER 150 - German Civilization and Culture Credits: 3
Examines the culture, the social and artistic factors which have contributed to the evolvement of the civilization and culture of German-speaking peoples. Examines trends in world history that had an impact on the cultural development of German-speaking countries and employs a historical approach. Taught in English; knowledge of German language and culture helpful but not essential.
Category: Interconnections - G
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GER 151 - German Cinema Credits: 3
Survey of Germany’s cinematographic production within its cultural/historical/social contexts from the beginnings until today. Works of art movements (e.g. Expressionism, the New German Cinema) or of individual filmmakers are analyzed; some film criticism and film analysis skills are employed. Taught in English.
Category: Creativity & Expression - L
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GER 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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GER 203 - Intermediate German Communication Credits: 3
Designed as a continuation of GER 103 and to promote and improve the four skills through exploration of various authentic materials. Students consider topics of interest through discussion, presentations and written reflection while reviewing/building language skills. Special attention given to vocabulary building and improving students’ oral/written proficiency in order to attain ACTFL level Intermediate-Low-Mid.
Prerequisite(s): GER 103 or Departmental Placement
Category: Interconnections - F
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GER 204 - Contemporary German Culture Credits: 3
Introduction to comparative cultural studies and current cultural topics of the German-speaking world. Sustained attention will be given to oral and written expression.
Prerequisite(s): GER 103 or Departmental Placement
Category: Interconnections - G
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GER 215 - German for the Professions Credits: 3
Emphasizes skills in communication in the daily world of business, health professions, social work, law enforcement, etc. May include techniques of translation, a study of the economic and business systems in the German-speaking world, and extensive practice in using forms and expressions frequently used in correspondence of the above mentioned professions. Content may be adapted to students’ needs.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Interconnections - F
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GER 220 - Intermediate German Grammar Credits: 3
Presents a thorough review of the fundamentals of verb and case of the German language. Students will be trained in the use of grammatically-correct German through extensive oral and written practice.
Prerequisite(s): GER 103 or permission of instructor.
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GER 300 - Introduction to German Literature Credits: 3
Introduction to selected works in German literature and approaches to understanding and reading literature in a critical way (e.g. reading strategies, cultural/historical discourses, German/Cultural Studies methods). (varying content)
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 309 - German Phonetics Credits: 3
Presents a careful analysis of the sounds of German. Provides an introduction to the principles of phonetics combined with intensive drills in the pronunciation of standard German (in terms of accent, intonation, and stress). Special attention paid to the identification and correction of individual pronunciation errors.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 312 - German Grammar Credits: 3
Presents a thorough review of misc. details in the structure of the German language. Students will be trained in the use of grammatically correct German through extensive oral and written practice.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 313 - Composition and Stylistics Credits: 3
Intended to help develop students’ writing skills in the form of narratives, descriptions, argumentative texts, etc., this course will emphasize the use of written German at formal and semi-formal levels and focus on relevant (academic) writing. It will enable students to develop a repertoire of textual forms in order to communicate effectively and fluently in writing.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
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GER 320 - Berlin Credits: 3
Employs Berlin as an example of the concept and culture of metropolis. Analyzes the sociological, political, and historical significance of Berlin and provides a survey of the history of the German capital and its culture. Literature, film, other artworks and nonfictional texts about Berlin will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Literature
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GER 322 - Readings in German Literature Credits: 3
Studies different authors, genres, or movements in German literature (varying topics). Focus on close readings and analysis within a cultural context.
Prerequisite(s): GER 203 or GER 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Literature
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GER 390 - German Internship Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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GER 393 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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GER 394 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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GER 395 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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GER 399 - Independent Study in German Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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GER 400 - German Seminar Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of German culture or literature (varying topics). Seminar may be taken more than once provided a specific topic is not repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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GER 490 - Selected Topics in German Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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GRN 100 - Introduction to Gerontology Credits: 3
Provides basic knowledge about gerontology from biological, psychological, and social perspectives, with an emphasis on examining aging among diverse groups. Traditional topics include physical and mental health aspects of aging, work and retirement in later life, and an overview of aging in special populations.
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GRN 301 - Gerontology Internship Credits: 3
Provides an off-campus, professional learning experience in the field of aging. Contact the program director for information.
Prerequisite(s): GRN 100 and at least two other courses from disciplines in the Gerontology Minor list of approved courses.
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GRN 303 - Gerontology Internship II Credits: 3
This optional second internship provides an additional off-campus, professional learning experience in the field of aging. Contact the program director for information.
Prerequisite(s): GRN 100 and at least two other courses from disciplines in the Gerontology Minor list of approved courses.
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GRN 390 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
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GRN 391 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
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GRN 392 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
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GRN 490 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GRN 491 - Advanced Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer advanced courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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GRN 492 - Selected Topics in Gerontology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of program minor not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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HCS 100 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
A performance based comprehensive course that advances communication competence through knowledge of theory in application to communication skills. Emphasis is placed upon developing citizenship, cultural mindfulness and ethical choices through practice in listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, interpersonal, small group, and public speaking contexts. Students interact with diverse populations and acquire communication skills transferrable to their personal, professional, and student lives.
Category: Foundations - O
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HCS 125 - Survey of Communication Studies Credits: 3
Surveys the academic field of human communication with attention to the various contexts in which communication is experienced, and the cultural influences in the production and evaluation of communication across all contexts. The course introduces students to the discipline, establishes the social scientific approach to the study of communication, and extends the understanding of human communication across academic, personal, and professional contexts. It is intended to provide a depth of knowledge in the General Education Program, and is encouraged for those considering the major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 100 or HON 100
Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - R
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HCS 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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HCS 191 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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HCS 200 - Human Communication Theory Credits: 3
A research/writing intensive fundamental examination of human communication from a theoretical perspective. Included are explorations into theories of the processes, myths, effects, ethics, and criticism of this pervasive phenomenon. Students analyze interpersonal, group, public, cultural, gender-based, and mass communication theories to discover how they become vital to explaining daily living and interactions. Students begin to understand the underpinnings of theories that are the foundation and guidelines of the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 125 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 210 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
A performance based course emphasizing the preparation and delivery of speeches to proximate and remote audiences. Advanced instruction is given and practice provided in logical organization of the speech and analysis of the audience, the speaker, the occasion and the topic.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 220 - Nonverbal Communication Credits: 3
A performance based course designed to familiarize the primary concepts and the body of literature relating to nonverbal communication. Approached from a theoretical examination relating to the functional and practical constructs of nonverbal communication. Students will acquire an understanding of nonverbal cues, how they impact interactions, and will stress improvement of communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 225 - Communication and Sport Credits: 3
Sport permeates communication and communication is the essential vehicle for the accomplishment of sport. In this course, we examine the ways in which everyone ? even those who disdain athletic endeavors ? comes to know and rely on sport in language, metaphor, and mythology. This analysis adopts a critical/cultural lens, through which issues of sex/gender, race/ethnicity, (dis)ability and nationality inform our communication about sport, and where communication about sport may be influenced and shown to have significant effects on participants and communicators. This exploration will provide the foundation for in-depth study of the many contexts in which communication and sport are intrinsically bound, including the expression of sport fan identity, interpersonal (player-player, player-coach) communication, small group/team communication, and organizational communication.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 100 with minimum grade of C or HON 100 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3
Experiential perspective, combining theory and practice, into the study of group experiences. Topics include group formation, decision-making, roles and leadership, conflict, risky shift, and groupthink. Students gain understanding and build skills through practical application of these topics.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 250 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
A performance based course focused on communication theories, processes, and outcomes in dyadic interaction. This course develops critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills through discussion and application of significant theories relevant to relational formation, development, change, maintenance, and termination in a variety of contexts. This course incorporates presentations, case studies, and experiential learning to support theory-based skill acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 260 - Computer-Mediated Communication Credits: 3
A twofold approach to computer-mediated communication technology and its impact on human communication with the following objectives: (1) familiarization with and discussion of different forms of computer-mediated communication and their impact on various communicational and societal contexts (interpersonal communication, group communication, intercultural communication, organizational communication, social networking, education, commerce and miscellaneous other areas); (2) application and/or creation of popular computer-mediated communication tools such as basic HTML, webpage design, the web form, basic audio and video editing tools, social media, and certain prominent instructional and presentational technologies.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 125
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HCS 265 - Interviewing Credits: 3
Practical approach to the information exchange process. Students participate in information-gathering and information-giving interviews. Skill development in this performance-based course emphasizes interviews in employment, and as a form of data collection, persuasion, and feedback. Students explore a variety of interview contexts and appropriate written instrumentation for each category.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 270 - Intergroup/Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
This performance-based course investigates the processes through which the elements of communication and culture are mutually reinforcing. Students will identify the manner in which cultural values and norms permeate discourse, and analyze the role of communication in (re)creating culture. Special emphasis is place on nonverbal and verbal communicative interaction between members of disparate cultural traditions in order to develop cultural awareness (of the self and other), knowledge, appreciation, and skills essential to intercultural communication.
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HCS 310 - African-American Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based exploration of body of oral discourses, styles, and traditions of African-Americans. Students will discover a foundation for understanding the nature and power of the spoken word, develop appreciation for communication theory through the rhetoric of resistance to the human communication of oppression, and explore Afrocentric communication theory and African-American rhetoric.
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HCS 315 - Asian-American Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based course examining the cultural heritage of Asian American ethnic groups and the communication patterns that emerge based on this cultural heritage. Students will explore the similarities and differences of Asian American communicative experiences inside the United States in order to get a better understanding of the relationships among ethnicity, ethnic identity, generation, and communication.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 270 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 325 - The Rhetoric of African-American Struggle and Progress Credits: 3
A research and writing-intensive course that emphasizes bibliographical-historical-critical analyses of significant speeches, lyrics, and other artifacts by African-American men and women. Students will examine artifacts from slave narratives, the antebellum period, Civil Rights, Black Power Struggle, and the present. Included are public addresses and artifacts by Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, W. E. B. Dubois, Booker T. Washington, Angela Davis, Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Tupac Shukur, Public Enemy and others.
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HCS 330 - Special Topics in Cultural Perspectives Credits: 3
A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which cultural perspectives of communication are of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply theories and concepts specific to culture in communication to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to co-culture communication patterns, culture and nonverbal communication, LGBTQA communication, (dis)ability, and aging.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 270 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 333 - Communicating Identity Credits: 3
This writing-intensive seminar course examines identity from the standpoint of human communication, which maintains that identity is (in)formed and (re)produced through communication. The course includes an examination of theories of identity in communication studies, and places emphasis on how features of identity (including sex/gender, race/ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, etc) are communicated interpersonally, in groups, and through the mass media.
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HCS 335 - Popular Culture and Gender Construction Credits: 3
This performance based course examines the influence of different forms of popular culture, such as film, music, fashion, and sport on the construction of gender ideals in a particular culture. As part of the course, students explore theories that explain how popular culture is formed generally, and focus on the ways females and males are portrayed in specific images and roles specifically. In this process, the changes in images and roles with regard to gender, including androgyny, are also considered.
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HCS 340 - Gender and Communication Credits: 3
A performance based course that explores messages about sex, gender, and communication. This course investigates the similarities and differences in the ways women and men communicate by distinguishing between ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ and considering the socializing agents that may influence the manner in which we communicate. In addition, students in this course explore how gender is both created through communication and communicated in interactions. Students may select communication theories or levels of interaction to explore how gender is communicated, and consequently constructed and performed, including (but not limited to) personal relationships and groups, the workplace, education, and mass media.
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HCS 345 - Environmental Communication Credits: 3
This course is centered on the rhetorical construction and communication of interrelated issues pertaining to sustainability and environmental movements. Specifically, with a communication approach, we shall explore the roles and functions of communication in media presentation, strategies of public participation, awareness campaigning, and personal embodiment of principles of environmentalism and sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 349 - Special Topics in Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which interpersonal communication is of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply Interpersonal Communication theories and concepts to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Friendship, Family Communication, the ?dark side? of interpersonal communication, Doctor-Patient interaction, and so on.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 250 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 350 - Theories of Organizational Communication Credits: 3
Combines theory and application. Theoretically, students analyze different perspectives on organizational theory; communication, relationships, and media within the organization; dynamics of organizational culture; and strategic communication and public relations. In terms of application, students analyze real-life case studies of organizational communication, and develop and simulate resolutions to the cases.
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HCS 351 - Special Topics Organizational Communication Credits: 3
A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which organizational communication is of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply Organizational Communication theories and concepts to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to: the communication audit of organizations, organizational identification, critical perspectives of organizational communication, and communication and leadership.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 352 - Argumentation & Debate Credits: 3
A performance-based, research-intensive course that incorporates analysis of forms of reasoning, ethics, use of evidence, refutation, and style in the development of argument. Designed to develop research, critical thinking, and persuasive speaking ability. Includes study of debates and participation in classroom debates involving vital contemporary issues.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C and HCS 210 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 356 - Persuasion Credits: 3
A performance-based research-intensive survey of classical, humanistic, and social scientific theories of persuasion, and application of theory to written and oral assignments. Emphasis is given to analysis of persuasive strategies, preparation of persuasive appeals, ethics of persuasion, persuasive campaigns, and audience analysis.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 360 - Research Methods in Communication Credits: 3
This research intensive course provides instruction and training in social science research methods in communication studies. There are three units: An overview of ethical practices in social scientific approaches; an examination of survey design for quantitative analysis; and an examination of qualitative research methods. Students engage in a semester-long research project, including study design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting in both quantitative and qualitative traditions. Students apply instruction to contexts of communication study in order to produce a research proposal for the senior thesis project.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
Corequisite(s): HCS 370
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HCS 363 - Political Rhetoric Credits: 3
This course will explore the role of communication in the political process. Emphasis will be on the functions of rhetoric, great media events, ghost writing, mudslinging, advertising, and presidential rhetoric as each relates to political communication and rhetoric.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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HCS 365 - Language and Meaning Credits: 3
A writing-intensive philosophical examination of the relationship between thoughts, words, and actions. Theories of symbolic interaction, social constructionism, and semiotics are the basis for course. Exploration given to application of theory to contexts as diverse as specific social movements, health care, public discourse, diversity, conflicts, debates, political campaigns, and family dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): HCS 200 with minimum grade of C
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