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ESS 492 - Selected Topics in Earth Science 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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ESS 493 - Selected Topics in Earth Science 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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ESS 494 - Selected Topics in Earth Science 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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ETH 100 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
Introduces perspectives about ethnic realities in America. Through an interdisciplinary examination of intellectual thought presented through various formats, students facilitate the formation of a well-rounded view of ethnic groups, an awareness of their own ethnicity, and an appreciation for human diversity. Major emphasis on African-Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans, and Native Americans. Also focuses on immigration experiences of European ethnic groups.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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ETH 101 - Introduction to African-American Studies Credits: 3
Provides an interdisciplinary overview of the various perspectives that have impacted African-American life and culture. Introduces the Afrocentric conceptual framework as well as other intellectual paths of African-American thought. These intellectual frameworks are the foundation for critical understanding and discussion of African-American experiences and the relevance of African-American studies as an academic discipline.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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ETH 102 - Introduction to Latino Studies Credits: 3
This course provides an understanding of the Hispanic presence in the United States through an interdisciplinary approach. Through an analysis of the wide variety of historical, political, sociological, and artistic components the students will achieve a deep understanding of the impact and relevance of the multiple Latin American cultures that are part of the Latino experience in the American society.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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ETH 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 E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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ETH 390 - Ethnic Studies Internship Credits: 3
Contact Ethnic Studies for further information on internships.
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ETH 399 - Independent Study in Ethnic Studies 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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Finance |
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FIN 101 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
Survey course that introduces the student to basic skills needed to manage their personal financial affairs. This course includes topics such as financial budgeting and cash management, net worth analysis, consumer purchases and protections, personal credit and debt management, savings and investments, home ownership as well as large purchase decision making analysis, insurance needs and protection, personal income tax effects, long-term retirement and estate planning issues.
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FIN 311 - Financial Management Credits: 3
Introduces concepts and techniques of financial management in the context of a business firm seeking to maximize the firm’s value. Topics include wealth maximization, agency issues, analyses of cash flows and financial ratios, time value of money, valuation of stocks and bonds, risk-return relationship, Capital Asset Pricing Model, capital budgeting, and cost of capital.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 200 and (ECO 113 or ECO 102 or HON 166 ) and junior standing.
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FIN 312 - Investments Credits: 3
Deals with the basic principles of security analysis and analytical techniques. Includes a study of the economic functions and operations of the security markets, portfolio management, and the formulation of investment programs.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 and SCM 200 or permission of department chair.
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FIN 313 - Advanced Financial Management Credits: 3
Explores financial theory and financial decision models necessary for handling complex business problems. Topics include capital structure, dividend policy, working capital management, analyses of long-term financing, option pricing, international aspects of financial management, and merges and acquisitions.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 and SCM 200 or permission of department chair.
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FIN 314 - Financial Institutions Credits: 3
Approaches financial institutions and capital markets from a managerial point of view. Topical coverage includes financial management principles and policies unique to commercial banks, savings institutions, pension funds, and insurance companies.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 and SCM 200 or permission of department chair
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FIN 320 - Risk Management and Insurance Credits: 3
Introduces the concept of pure risk and scope of exposure facing individuals, businesses, and other organizations. Study includes examinations of various risk control techniques with special emphasis on insurance.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 and SCM 200 or permission of department chair.
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FIN 322 - Estate Planning Credits: 3
Focuses on efficient conservation and transfer of wealth consistent with the client’s goals. Study of the legal, tax, financial, and non-financial aspects of this process, covering topics such as trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and related taxes.
Prerequisite(s): BSL 261 and ACC 306 (may be taken concurrently) and FIN 320 (may be taken concurrently)
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FIN 324 - Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits Credits: 3
Provides knowledge of both public and private retirement plans. Public plans include Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Private plans include defined benefit and defined contribution plans and their regulatory provisions. Specifics of the various plans are analyzed as well as non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Issues individuals face in retirement, such as life-styles choices and medical issues also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311
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FIN 333 - Applied Company and Security Analysis Credits: 3
Develops the ability to understand and analyze how forecasts for the economy, stock market, industries, and companies are used in a traditional fundamental analysis approach to investing. Enables students to calculate and interpret the return and risk measures for investment instruments (e.g., bond, preferred stock, and common stock).
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 and SCM 200 or permission of department chair.
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FIN 340 - Principles of Real Estate Credits: 3
Introduces the field of real estate. Designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental determinants of real estate value, the real estate market within which such value is established, real estate laws, instruments and institutions which facilitate and regulate the managerial functions required for efficient growth, and the allocation of real estate resources.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 or permission of department chair.
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FIN 393 - Selected Topics in Finance Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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FIN 399 - Independent Study in Finance 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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FIN 405 - Real Estate Appraisal and Investment Analysis Credits: 3
Provides understanding of the techniques, risks, and rewards associated with various ways of investing and financing both residential and commercial real estate. Topical coverage includes investing, financing, appraising, consulting, and managing real estate.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 or permission of department chair.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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FIN 414 - Bank Management Credits: 3
Deals with the regulatory and managerial environment within which the bank manager operates. Concerned with the regulatory framework which controls the balance sheet policies of a bank as well as branching and merger activity. Other selected advanced topics of bank management, such as the management of deposits and capital adequacy, the bank’s balance sheet, assets, and liquidity, are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 314 or permission of department chair
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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FIN 421 - Personal Financial Planning Credits: 3
Capstone synthesis course for Personal Financial Planning majors. Requires students to apply information and skills learned in business core and personal financial planning courses to case situations. Includes the financial planning process, personal financial statements, cash flow and debt management, analysis of insurance needs, investment planning, as well as estate, retirement, and income tax planning. Designed to apply and integrate the above knowledge into a cohesive personal financial plan.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 312 (may be taken concurrently) and FIN 320 (may be taken concurrently) and FIN 322 (may be taken concurrently) and FIN 324 (may be taken concurrently) and ACC 306 (may be taken concurrently)
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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FIN 425 - Global Financial Management Credits: 3
Studies the international environment, the foreign exchange risk management, the investment decision, the financing decision, and management of ongoing business operations in global settings. Emphasis on the analysis and evaluation of the investment decision, financial decision, and operational and financial risk in foreign countries.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 311 and SCM 200 or permission of department chair.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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FIN 434 - Investment Management Program Credits: 1-3
Students manage a real money security portfolio to obtain practical investing experience. Students establish investment philosophy, investment objectives and policies, identify investment strategies, and present recommendations for buying and selling investment securities toward the goal of constructing and managing a real portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 333 and permission of department.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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FIN 435 - Investment Management Program Credits: 1-3
Students manage a real money security portfolio to obtain practical investing experience. Students establish investment philosophy, investment objectives and policies, identify investment strategies, and present recommendations for buying and selling investment securities toward the goal of constructing and managing a real portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 333 and permission of department.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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FIN 442 - Derivatives Markets Credits: 3
Broad overview of different types of financial derivatives (forwards, futures, options, options on futures, and swaps), while focusing on the principles that determine market prices. To integrate the understanding of these instruments, the discussion emphasizes the relationships among futures, options, and swaps. Emphasizes the application of financial derivatives as risk management tools, not as instruments of speculation.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 312 or permission of department chair.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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FIN 490 - Selected Topics in Finance 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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FRN 101 - Beginning French I Credits: 3
Designed for students who have never studied the language. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on personalized topics.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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FRN 102 - Beginning French II Credits: 3
Continuation of FRN 101 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, and friends.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 101 with minimum grade of C or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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FRN 103 - Intermediate French Credits: 3
Continuation of FRN 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 history, geography, music, arts, and film of the French-speaking world.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 102 or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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FRN 150 - French Civilization Credits: 3
Overview of French cultural traditions from early times to the present followed by an examination of the French way of thinking in terms of myth and reality through a survey of French education, politics, geography and sociology. Examines French-speaking civilizations in Africa, North America, and the West Indies. Taught in English; a reading knowledge of French helpful but not essential for non-majors.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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FRN 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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FRN 202 - Intermediate Conversation Through the Media Credits: 3
Designated to promote and improve speaking and listening comprehension skills in the language through explorations of various contemporary media. Utilizing radio and television broadcasts, Internet materials, video, film, and audio programs and the tradition of printed text, students consider current topics of interest through discussion, debate and oral presentations. Special attention given to vocabulary building and improving students’ oral/aural proficiency. May be taken concurrently with FRN 103 with permission of the department.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 103 or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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FRN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the French-Speaking World Credits: 3
Introduction to comparative cultural studies of the French and Francophone world. Exploration of the rich cultural exchanges among Francophone communities with an emphasis on their geographical, historical and social contexts undertaken. Sustained attention will be given to oral and written expression.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 103 or Departmental Placement
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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FRN 211 - Intermediate French Grammar Credits: 3
This grammar course will hone previously acquired skills with verbs will introduced to additional tenses as well as moods. Students will continue developing their writing skills with simple sentences and will be encouraged to develop compound sentences. The linguistic elements will be contextualized in cultural issues to develop oral and written expression.
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FRN 300 - Advanced French Conversation Credits: 3
This course will allow students to develop their French-speaking skills through listening, reading and discussion of authentic material representing French socio-cultural realities including economics, politics, popular culture, and family life in the 21st century. Designed to improve and refine communicative skills, this course emphasizes listening comprehension and fluency in speaking, and provides students the opportunity to practice the language through discussion of topics of interest and exploration of a variety of media. Through oral presentations, debates, collaborative projects, and other assignments, FRN 300 prepares students to express opinions and points of view in order to attain the proficiency level of Advanced Low following the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. The course in taught in French.
Prerequisite(s): (FRN 202 or FRN 204 ) and FRN 211 or Departmental Placement
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FRN 308 - Diction et Comprehension Credits: 3
Intensive pronunciation and intonation drills supported by examination of phonetic principles. Sound production is stressed and student will learn to distinguish stylistic nuances in phonetic variants. Graduated listening comprehension exercises train the student to understand various style levels, regional and national variations in accent, etc.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
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FRN 309 - French Grammar Credits: 3
Examines in detail the structure of the French language. Extensive oral and written exercises are designed to provide the more advanced student with a mastery of those elements of French which pose the greatest difficulties for the American student.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
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FRN 316 - Composition and Stylistics Credits: 3
Intended to help develop basic writing skills in sustained contexts: narratives, descriptions, dialogs, essays, etc. Emphasizes syntax of written French at formal and semiformal levels.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
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FRN 320 - French 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 French-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): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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FRN 330 - Masterpieces of French Literature Credits: 3
Designed to pursue selective readings of classical French literature in all genres from the medieval period to the present day. Students will engage in critical discussions of the textual examples in efforts to trace the evolution of particular literary themes and styles.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Literature
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FRN 331 - Masterpieces of Francophone Literature Credits: 3
Introduction to rich variety of authors writing in French-speaking world outside of metropolitan France. Works by authors from North and sub-Saharan Africa, Quebec, and other regions of Canada, as well as the Caribbean region, Indian Ocean and South Pacific can be included.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
Category: Cat B - Literature
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FRN 340 - Genres Litteraires Credits: 3
Offers an intensive critical study of a single literary genre (novel, short story, essay, poetry, theatre) within the French and/or Francophone traditions. Content will vary depending on the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
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FRN 380 - Aspects De La Civilisation FranÇaise/Francophone Credits: 3
Particular topics, historical events or political and artistic movements that have assisted in fashioning French and Francophone cultures will be critically explored.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or FRN 204 or permission of instructor.
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FRN 388 - Internship French I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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FRN 392 - French Cultural Studies Immersion Credits: 3
This course will be offered in Quebec or in France every other summer. It will allow students to witness and appreciate first hand elements of culture such as traditions and history, music, theater, dance or even cuisine. It will also give the opportunity to the students to practice their language skills with native speakers in an immersion environment.
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FRN 393 - Selected Topics in French Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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FRN 399 - Independent Study in French 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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FRN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in French Language and Literature Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of French literature authors, genres, literary and philosophic schools, or linguistic problems such as translation and dialects. Seminar may be taken more than once provided a specific topic is not repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of isntructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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FRN 401 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in French Language and Literature Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of French literature authors, genres, literary and philosophic schools, or linguistic problems such as translation and dialects. 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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FRN 402 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in French Language and Literature Credits: 3
Detailed examination of specific aspects of French literature authors, genres, literary and philosophic schools, or linguistic problems such as translation and dialects. 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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FRN 411 - Theory and Practice of Translation Credits: 3
Introduces various types and tools of oral and written translation and provides extensive practice in French-to-English translating in professional contexts (business, education, criminal justice, medicine, computer science, international relations and political science) and in translating works of literature. Emphasis will be given to discussion of translation problems, recognition of appropriate solutions, and the use of specific translation strategies in French-to-English translation.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 309 and FRN 316
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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FRN 490 - Selected Topics in French 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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FRN 491 - Selected Topics in French 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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FRN 492 - Selected Topics in French 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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FRN 493 - Selected Topics in French 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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Geography |
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GEO 101 - World Geography Credits: 3
Study of basic global patterns and problems and the distinctive characteristics and interconnections of world culture regions with human ways of living viewed in their interactions and associations with natural, human, and technological resources of aspects of the environment. Course made functional in everyday living through perception of relations between concepts of the course and current world problems.
Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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GEO 103 - Geography of the United States and Canada Credits: 3
Introductory regional analysis of population, land utilization, and economic activity through a comprehensive study of interrelationships between humans and the physical and cultural environments. Provides a conceptual framework within which past, present, and future rural and urban environments of the United States and Canada become explainable.
Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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GEO 105 - Physical Geography Credits: 3
Studies way the basic natural phenomena of air, water, and ground mutually interact and the way in which these interactions vary from one part of the earth to another to yield different natural environmental regions. Two hours lecture/two hours lab/week.
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GEO 140 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3
Examines the diverse cultural landscapes and behavioral patterns of the world. The dynamic aspects of our technological era are viewed as they influence cultural realms differing in race, language, religion, economy, and population distribution. The origin and diffusion of skills and tools used by societies to transform and adjust to their environments will be surveyed.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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GEO 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 D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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GEO 202 - GIS I: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
Introduction to the fundamental mapping and computer concepts and skills that underlie Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and every other geotechnology. Topics include representation (raster vs. vector), display, map scale, coordinate systems, data acquisition, and data management.
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GEO 203 - Climatology Credits: 3
Deals with regional and applied climatology. Areas of emphasis are climatic controls, classification, U.S. precipitation regimes, world climate types, relationship of climate to other physical phenomena, and importance of climate in selected aspects of human activities.
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GEO 224 - Soils Credits: 3
Studies geoenvironmental aspects of soils: their nature and properties, classification and distribution, interpretation of soil surveys, and factors affecting land use decisions. Local soil types, surveys, management and conservation practices, and problems of environmental quality studied.
Prerequisite(s): ESS 110 or HON 244 or ESS 210 or permission of instructor.
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GEO 226 - Hydrology Credits: 3
Presents basic concepts of hydrology with emphasis on the relationship of water to natural and human systems. Major topics include the dynamics of surface water flow, hydrogeology, water pollution, and water resources analysis.
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GEO 230 - Economic Geography Credits: 3
Investigates and delineates the spatial patterns of the human process of making a living. Each major economic activity is considered in terms of the basic resources available in the physical environment and the existing technical advancement of the culture. Basic geographic considerations relevant in analyzing economic patterns such as locational factors, research tools, and location theory are introduced.
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GEO 244 - Land Use Credits: 3
Reviews the relationship of people to the land and how technological advances and expanding population have put increasing pressure on lean resources and have created a variety of complex land use dilemmas which affect persons at all levels of society. Rural to urban migration, energy-consumptive settlement patterns, urban sprawl, private land ownership and control, and federal, state and local land use regulations will be studied. Spatial approach of land and the interaction of the physical and cultural environment in the decision-making process will be emphasized.
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GEO 301 - Introduction to Biogeography Credits: 3
Basic concepts and factors which are important in understanding the processes and influences involved in studying the distribution of terrestrial organisms over the earth will be presented. Some topics of importance include biodiversity; past and present patterns of the distribution of terrestrial organisms; the abiotic, biotic and human influences on those patterns; and a variety of factors related to the various time scales at which organisms can be studied.
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GEO 305 - Geography of Europe Credits: 3
Regional course designed to develop unbiased understanding of the economic problems of Europe, exclusive of Russia and surrounding regions. Geographic relationships underlying land utilization, boundary disputes, and dominant international problems are considered.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 or HON 141
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GEO 306 - Geomorphology Credits: 3
Studies physical and chemical processes that have in the past and are presently forming the landscape. Description and classification of landforms and the theoretical and dynamic aspects of landform evolution are studied. Geomorphic techniques of quantitative analysis, advanced interpretation of topographic maps and air photographs, and field work are stressed. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week.
Prerequisite(s): ESS 110 or HON 244 or ESS 210
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GEO 308 - Geography of Latin America Credits: 3
Comparative study of the geographical regions of Middle and South America. Latin American relations with the United States and the rest of the world are interpreted through the analysis of the economic, social, and cultural activities of people in relation to the physical factors of this environment.
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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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