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ELP 891 - Research in Educational Leadership Part II Credits: 1
The purpose of this one credit course is to provide a continuation of the work completed in ELP 890 Part 1 to help students identify and refine potential dissertation topics in the field of educational leadership. The course will reinforce the collaboration between a group of students and faculty members established in ELP 890 Part 1 as they continue to examine possible areas of research in the field of executive leadership in concert with the program themes of poverty and digital learning. Students will continue to explore their ideas, provide background information, potential methodologies with a collegial faculty and candidate group, address questions about the viability of possible research ideas and be introduced to a variety of sources that may help them refine their ideas or locate alternative areas of exploration based on their interests. Enrollment is by permission of the department.
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ELP 897 - Dissertation Seminar Educational Leadership Credits: 3
ELP 897 Dissertation Seminar Educational Leadership (3 credits) *requires prior approval of the candidate’s program advisor. This course is designed to provide Ed.D. candidates with the necessary background and tools to develop their final drafts of the dissertation proposals and assemble their dissertation committees. Key elements of the dissertation proposal will be reviewed and candidates will begin to have more intense conversations with faculty and others regarding the nature and relevance of their research focus. The IRB process will be outlined (It is anticipated that candidates will consult with potential dissertation advisors and the IRB process will be explained when completing this course.)
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ELP 898 - Dissertation I- Educational Leadership Credits: 3
ELP 898: Dissertation I- Educational Leadership (3 credits) Prerequisite- ELP 897 - Dissertation Seminar Educational Leadership Credits: 3 Dissertation Seminar Educational Leadership Working with an assigned dissertation advisor each candidate formally begins the dissertation process. This includes a) finalizing a dissertation proposal describing the theoretical framework and antecedent literature, b) defending the written proposal in an oral examination before his/her Dissertation Committee, c) beginning dissertation activities as described in the proposal.
Prerequisite(s): ELP 897 with minimum grade of B
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ELP 899 - Dissertation II- Educational Leadership Credits: 3
ELP 899: Dissertation II- Educational Leadership (3 credits) *prerequisite- ELP 898 - Dissertation I- Educational Leadership Credits: 3 This course is a continuation of ELP 898 - Dissertation I- Educational Leadership Credits: 3 . Working with the assigned dissertation advisor from ELP 898 each candidate moves fully into the execution stage of the research as set forth in the dissertation proposal. Following the conclusion of the data collection stage the candidate refines the initial chapters of the dissertation and develops the presentation of the data to include the summaries, discussions implications and recommendations for future research. Finally, the candidate presents the findings in a defense of the dissertation before the Dissertation Committee.
Prerequisite(s): ELP 898 with minimum grade of B
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Exercise Science |
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ESC 400 - Methods of Coaching Credits: 3
Provides course work and practical field experience in a supervised sport setting. Must have completed 12 credits toward the coaching minor requirement. Restricted to coaching minors.
Prerequisite(s): ESC 340
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ESC 420 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
Provides students with understanding of pathophysiology of different chronic conditions, acute response to exercise as well as chronic training effects in these populations. Case specific exercise principles and techniques applied to the prevention, management, and treatment of chronic conditions will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): ESC 321 with a C or better and ESC 343 with a C or better
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ESC 421 - Exercise Physiology II Credits: 4
Provides an understanding of the physiology of exercise with an emphasis on the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise, the relationship between health and fitness, and the physiology of athletic performance. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. Restricted to exercise science majors
Prerequisite(s): ESC 321
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ESC 422 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3
Designed to aid in gaining the knowledge and practical application of testing, programming, and techniques associated with fitness training based on cardiorespiratory, flexibility, and resistance training guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Restricted to exercise science majors.
Prerequisite(s): (ESC 250 (may be taken concurrently) and ESC 421 (may be taken concurrently) )
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ESC 490 - Selected Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ESC 491 - Selected Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ESC 492 - Selected Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ESC 493 - Selected Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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Earth Science |
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ESS 404 - Applied Meteorology and Climatology Credits: 3
Intensive study of interaction between various atmospheric parameters and the natural or human-modified surfaces of the earth centered on the applied nature of the atmosphere including discussion of urban, human, agricultural, architectural, and commercial aspects of society. Computer simulations and mapping are utilized to enhance understanding. Each student carries out a field study on a particular problem of atmospheric interest.
Prerequisite(s): (ESS 111 or ESS 355 or ESS 207 )
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ESS 410 - Sedimentary Geology and Paleoenvironments Credits: 3
Sedimentary Geology involves the study of physical, chemical, and biologic processes that result in the formation, transportation and deposition of soils, sediments, fossils, and sedimentary rocks. These earth materials accumulate in a range of terrestrial, marginal-marine and marine depositional environments that experience processes that are often characteristic and unique to those environments. This course will engage students in an exploration of various earth materials (soils, sediments, and sedimentary rocks), sedimentary structures, and fossils, and the chemical, physical, and biologic processes that impact their formation. Students will also explore how soils, sediments, fossils, and sedimentary rocks record spatial and temporal changes in plate tectonics, earth system processes, and environments. An important focus will be on how geoscientists reconstruct ancient environments using earth materials and how they generate scientific models to help test short-term and long-term changes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere through time. The course will entail lectures, local and regional field trips that make occur on the weekend, as well as laboratory assignments that are designed to provide students with substantial hands-on, field experience.
Prerequisite(s): (ESS 110 or ESS 210 )
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ESS 413 - Mineral and Rock Resources Credits: 3
Deals with metallic ore deposits such as iron, ferroalloys and nonferrous metals, mineral fuels, and other selected minerals of economic significance. Emphasis on geologic occurrence and mode of origin, geographical distribution, and importance to humans.
Prerequisite(s): ESS 110 or ESS 210 or HON 244
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ESS 442 - Environmental Geology Credits: 3
Deals with relationships between man and the geological habitat. Concerned with problems people have in using the earth and the reaction of the earth to that use in both a rural and urban setting. Stress placed on developing problem-solving skills in collecting, recording, and interpreting data through field investigations and simulation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): (ESS 110 or HON 244 or ESS 210 )
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ESS 451 - Coastal Environmental Oceanography Credits: 3
This field-intensive course examines the interaction of biological, chemical, physical, geological, and ecological ocean processes as applied to coastal environments. A significant emphasis is focused on describing and documenting coastal environments, their biotas, their environmental tolerances and ranges. Emphasis is also placed on environmental management issues of the coastal zone. Topics include water quality analysis, barrier island geology and ecology, estuarine pollution, beach defense and biological implications in areas of coastal upwelling and coastal fronts. Specific cases in coastal pollution, human impacts on coastal landforms, shoreline erosion, wetland loss, sea-level fluctuations, nutrients in estuaries, and climate change will be examined from coastal environments around the U.S. Lecture, field trips, and laboratory exercises are designed to provide students with hands-on experience with field and laboratory equipment used to solve real-world problems in diverse coastal settings. The course is field-based and taught out of the Marine Science Consortium, Wallops Island, Virginia. The course may also include a travel component to the Florida Keys Marine Lab or similar research facility for additional field experience.
Prerequisite(s): ESS 220 or permission of instructor
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ESS 475 - Problems in the Marine Science Environment Credits: 3
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ESS 490 - Selected Topics in Earth Science Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ESS 491 - Selected Topics in Earth Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ESS 594 - Selected Topics in Earth Science Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ESS 595 - Selected Topics in Earth Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ESS 599 - Independent Study Credits: 3
Opportunity for student to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member.
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Finance |
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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.
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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.
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FIN 512 - Investment Analysis Credits: 3
Provide an understanding of the investments environment and process and analytical skills in security valuation and the formulation of investment strategies. The investment decisions concern how much to invest in each security and when to make these investments. The topical coverage include such as introduction and analyses of various investment instruments, risk-return tradeoff, diversification concepts, fundamental analysis, and application of portfolio theory.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 502 and MBA 529
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FIN 520 - Financial Risk Management Credits: 3
This course offers the analysis of a best in practice corporate financial risk management system. Financial risk management is a process of identifying, measuring, and controlling financial risk exposure. The course addresses how to control for market, liquidity and credit risk. Operational risk is discussed. Topics include corporate risk tolerance, value at risk, Monte Carlo simulation, scenario analysis, stress testing, credit derivatives, and risk management failures.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 502 and MBA 529
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FIN 525 - Multinational Business Finance Credits: 3
Examines the challenges of multinational finance for global managers. Multinational Business Finance requires an understanding of cultural, historical, and institutional differences. Although domestic and multinational enterprises (MNEs) must deal with exchange rate risk, MNEs face political risks that are not normally part of domestic finance. Financial theories and concepts must be modified to deal with international influences on sources of capital, cost of capital, capital budgeting, working capital management, taxation, and credit analyses.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 502 and MBA 529
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FIN 533 - Applied Financial Analysis Credits: 3
A finance course designed to teach how to integrate finance concepts and managerial techniques in making financial decision to maximize the firm value. Students learn how finance is related to other functions of a firm, how to evaluate a firm?s financial performance, risk-return tradeoff, capital budgeting and decision making process, cost of capital , leverage effects and capital structure, mergers and divestitures, and working capital management.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 502 and MBA 529
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FRN 510 - French Theater Credits: 3
Intends to help in understanding the complexity of the theater in the French speaking throughout the centuries. In a multidisciplinary approach, studies the importance of this literary form, its stature, and the social influences that have impacted it. Students analyze the literary importance of the texts and their political, historical, and sociological impact on the respective cultures that produced them. Films will be included. Taught in French.
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FRN 515 - French Poetry Credits: 3
Intends to help in understanding the complexity of poetry in the French speaking throughout the centuries. In a multidisciplinary approach, studies the importance of this literary form, its stature, and the social influences that have impacted it. Students analyze the literary importance of the texts and their political, historical, and sociological impact on the respective cultures that produced them. Films will be included. Taught in French.
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FRN 520 - French Fiction Credits: 3
Intends to help in understanding the complexity of fiction in French speaking throughout the centuries. In a multidisciplinary approach, studies the importance of this literary form, its stature, and the social influences that have impacted it. Students analyze the literary importance of the texts and their political, historical, and sociological impact on the respective cultures that produced them. Films will be included. Taught in French.
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FRN 525 - French Speaking Countries Credits: 3
Intends to expose students to the complexity of the cultures in French-speaking countries throughout the centuries through a multidisciplinary approach. Studies the importance of different cultural issues from a political, historical and sociological standpoint, exploring the impact on the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world. Analyzes different texts and films to illustrate these issues. Taught in French.
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FRN 530 - French Linguistics Credits: 3
Deals with the grammatical structure of the modern French languages and addresses issues relating to phonetics, syntax, morphology, and semantics, all part of what is commonly referred to as grammar. Lectures grounded in practicality and consider the needs of teachers. Prescriptive norms and actual use of the language in its dialectal variations, including those found in Canada, Africa, and the Middle East will be studied. Practicality further emphasized with sociolinguistic considerations that will enhance understanding of the language.
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FRN 535 - History of French Language Credits: 3
Seminar course lets students travel both in time and in space, while considering the evolution of the French language. Starting with Latin, changes systematically studied and analyzed, focusing on the nascent dialectal varieties, their importance, the impact of substrate languages and of others that have influenced what is known as French (Greek, Italian, and Arabic among many others). While the language is in part stabilized in Metropolitan France, no thanks to the Academie whose influence will be debated, French has gone through further changes on the American and African continents. French of Quebec and that of several countries in north and sub-Saharan Africa also explored. Several documentaries complement the seminar.
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Geography |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 )
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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.
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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 GEO339 Remote Sensing is suggested.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. Prerequisites vary depending on topic. Please contact instructor.
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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. Prerequisites: ESS 212, GEO 103 or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): (ESS 212 and (GEO 103 or HON 140 ) )
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GEO 503 - Fundamentals of Geoenvironmental Research Credits: 3
Builds student skills common to developing, implementing, and disseminating research projects in the major sub-disciplines of geoenvironmental studies. Generates opportunities to develop critical reading, writing, and presentation skills. Students will develop a literature review and a research proposal, as would be appropriate for either an independent research project or a master’s thesis. Also develops fundamental skills for preparing grant proposals, professional reports, and oral and graphic presentations.
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GEO 517 - Applied Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
Reviews advanced geographic information systems (GIS) applications and the use of geographic information management technology in environmental analysis. Spatial mapping and data applications will be related to renewable resource management, transportation and logistics, infrastructure management, natural resources and land use planning, public health and safety, environmental hazards, mineral exploration, environmental assessment and monitoring, map and database analysis and research and education. Emphasis is on how GIS can assist in answering questions, solving problems, and analyzing spatial data. State -of- the -art GIS software is used to show applications of geographic information technology for geoenvironmental and natural resource management projects.
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GEO 522 - Geoenvironmental Hydrology Credits: 3
Focuses upon the continental or land phase of the hydrologic cycle and includes the study of supply and the geographical distribution of water in lakes, rivers, streams, embayments, and underground water supplies and the use and/or misuse of these water resources for urban, suburban, and rural living. Consideration given to recent day knowledge, attitudes and technology concerning these water resources. Local water resources and drainage basins are used as laboratory areas for field problems and reports.
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GEO 528 - Sustainable Systems and the Spatial Economy Credits: 3
Focuses on the quantitative and qualitative examination of a range of perspectives relating to sustainable interrelationships between human, economic, and environmental systems across a variety of spatial and temporal scales. The dynamics of environmental/ecological valuation and sustainability are explored via broadly based economic perspectives using both conceptual and analytical frameworks. The course uses a geographic approach to examine the interlinkages between the ideas of sustainable communities and ecosystems. Significant emphasis is placed on student discussion, research, analysis, and presentations. Previous coursework in introductory macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis would be useful but is not required. Basic proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software is expected.
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GEO 530 - Mapping Sciences Credits: 3
Advanced methods in computer-assisted mapping and map analysis (geographic information systems or GIS). Emphasis placed upon techniques of establishing, managing spatial (geographic) data bases, cartographic modeling and analysis, and digital map composition using state- of- the- art GIS software. One hour lecture, three hours computer laboratory per week.
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GEO 531 - Geomorphology Credits: 3
Geomorphology is the systematic description, analysis, and interpretation of landscapes and the processes that change them. Emphasizes both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of landscape change and has three principal objectives: 1) to provide a solid grounding in the basic concepts of process and Quaternary geomorphology, 2) to apply these concepts to the central Appalachian Highlands region, and 3) to examine these relationships in the field. Consists of in class lecture, discussion, laboratory assignments, outside readings, a written paper and presentation, a local field trip, and a two-day field trip to Maryland and Virginia. Prerequisite: introductory geology course or equivalent.
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GEO 532 - Disease and the Environment Credits: 3
Seminar in geoenvironmental health hazards such as solid waste, air, and water pollution. Emphasis on public health problems these hazards pose, the application of geographic methods, and tools of analysis. Means available to cope with geoenvironmental hazards and associated policy debates are examined. Lecture information limited. Students expected to participate actively in every seminar meeting.
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GEO 533 - Science of Land Use Change Credits: 3
Land use and land cover change can have dramatic social and ecological consequences. This seminar course will focus on understanding and recognizing drivers of land use and land cover change and on recognizing linkages between land use and land cover change and other ecosystem processes, such as hydrologic processes and habitat fragmentation. The course will also focus on methods for analyzing land use and land cover changes, landscape patterns, and will incorporate geographic information systems and modeling.
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GEO 535 - Karst Hydrology and Geomorphology Credits: 3
A graduate-level course that makes use of seminar, lecture, lab analysis, field work, and problem sets to study the geomorphology and hydrology of karst landscapes. Karst is a term used to describe a characteristic landscape that forms on soluble bedrock. The individual landforms might include caves, springs, and sinkholes, all of which form as water flows through the system over time. Emphasis will be placed on the study of landform assemblages, particularly in different climates across the globe, hydrologic methods, geochemical processes, and the theories of cave formation. The course will also examine field water chemistry sampling protocol, make use of numerous field instruments, and examine aspects of groundwater dye tracing. Real-world, practical, issues such as sinkhole flooding, groundwater contamination and monitoring, and sinkhole collapse will also be addressed, with many examples coming from Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley.
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GEO 536 - Problems of the Atmospheric Environment Credits: 3
Examines and analyzes various weather and climate topics, both natural and human-influenced. Topics include brief review of atmospheric basics, air pollution, ozone, ENSO, climate change, climate modeling, and greenhouse warming. Potential solutions to problems explored. Presented in seminar format and includes journal paper discussion and evaluation, writing opinion papers on controversial atmospheric issues, group projects, class presentations, and a term paper. Interrelationships among the various atmospheric problems are emphasized.
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GEO 542 - Land-Use Regulations Credits: 3
Provides student with knowledge of the components of community level land use regulations. The following community level system components are examined: comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, taxation, other minor land acquisition techniques.
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GEO 546 - Geoenvironmental Research I Credits: 3
Research course to be worked out with member of the geography-earth science department.
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GEO 548 - Geoenvironmental Research II Credits: 3
Research course to be worked out with member of the geography-earth science department.
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GEO 592 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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GEO 593 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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GEO 594 - 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 599 - Independent Study Credits: 3
Opportunity for student to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member.
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GEO 609 - Internship I Credits: 3
Provides opportunity to practice geoenvironmental theory and concepts as an observer and participant in the process. Placement on a limited basis with consulting firms and state and local governments enhances the student’s preparation in the field.
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GEO 610 - Internship II Credits: 3
Provides opportunity to practice geoenvironmental theory and concepts as an observer and participant in the process. Placement on a limited basis with consulting firms and state and local governments enhances the student’s preparation in the field.
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GEO 612 - Thesis I Credits: 3
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GEO 613 - Thesis II Credits: 3
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GRN 601 - Gerontology Internship I Credits: 3
Provides opportunity to gain practical experience in chosen career area.
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GRN 602 - Gerontology Internship II Credits: 3
Provides opportunity to gain practical experience in chosen career area.
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Health Care Administration |
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HCA 400 - Introduction to Health Care Systems Credits: 3
Introduces the major components of the health care system in the United States, including governmental, for profit, and not-for-profit organizations. Discusses the influence of social, political, and economic forces on the delivery of health care. Examines current problems facing the health care industry and evaluates alternative programs from other nations.
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HCA 451 - Legal Aspects of Health Care Credits: 3
Examines the federal and state regulation of health care providers, focusing primarily on hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, and insurers. Reviews general principles of liability and confidentiality for health care providers. Assesses issues associated with the introduction of medical evidence and testimony. Evaluates the role of the legal system in cases involving all aspects of the human life cycle, ranging from conception to the end of life.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
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HCA 452 - Health Care Financial Management Credits: 3
Examines the most used tools and techniques of health care financial management including health care accounting and financial statements; managing cash, billings, and collections; making major capital investments; determining cost and using cost information in decision-making; budgeting and performance measurement; and pricing.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
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HCA 453 - Human Resources Management for Health Care Professionals Credits: 3
Examines the development and functions of human resources management in the context of public, private, and not-for-profit health care settings including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and continuing care retirement communities among others. Evaluates the roles of management and the functional specialist in the development and implementation of personnel policy and administration. Emphasizes the impact of American culture and public policy upon the human resources and industrial relations functions.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
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HCA 454 - Health Care Strategic Management Credits: 3
Explores the determinants of organizational survival and success. Assesses the need to achieve a fit between the internal and external environment. Analyzes cases to examine environmental and competitive issues.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 400
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HCA 485 - Independent Research in Health Care Administration Credits: 1-6
Students do in-depth research in an area of health care that interests them. The project will demonstrate the student’s ability to do independent research, culminating in a well-written report. Contact the research coordinator of the department for further information.
Prerequisite(s): Requires departmental approval.
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HCA 490 - Selected Topics in Health Care Administration Credits: 3
Provides the opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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HCA 491 - Selected Topics in Health Care Administration Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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HCA 498 - Internship in Health Care Administration Credits: 1-3
Students broaden their knowledge of health care administration by participating in an internship. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
Prerequisite(s): Requires departmental approval.
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HCA 499 - Internship in Health Care Administration II Credits: 1-3
Students broaden their knowledge of health care administration by participating in an internship. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
Prerequisite(s): Requires departmental approval.
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History |
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HIS 402 - Revolutionary America Credits: 3
Explores the fundamental changes in American life during the 18th century and their culmination in the American Revolution. Analyzes those themes within the conceptual framework of the modernization of traditional societies and in the context of broader Western and American developments.
Prerequisite(s): ( (HIS 105 or HON 122 ) and (HIS 106 or HON 123 ) and (HIS 201 or HIS 202 ) ) or permission of instructor.
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HIS 407 - Women in Comparative Perspective Credits: 3
Topical exploration of female experiences in selected global cultures. How different societies have constructed gender (or defined the social meaning of being a woman) over time explored in a comparative perspective. Intellectual discourses of religion, education, and politics structure cultural comparisons of women’s work, their position within the family, attitudes toward sexuality, civil rights, and access to public power. Through readings, discussions, films, and occasional lectures the class examines the historical development of modern gender conventions in various world regions and of controversies about the human rights of women.
Prerequisite(s): ( (HIS 105 or HON 122 ) and (HIS 106 or HON 123 ) ) and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
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