May 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • FIN 345 - International Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determination, effects of exchange rate fluctuations on financial transactions of dealing in foreign markets, exchange rate risk management, financing of foreign trade, foreign exchange derivatives, impact of international operations for the corporate financial manager.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 400 - Financial Planning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Personal and professional financial planning process, including the essentials of budgeting, savings, and credit planning, taxation planning, investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning, educational fund planning, insurance planning, and legal and ethical issues. Students will be required to prepare a personal financial plan as part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    SL
  
  • FIN 401 - Insurance and Risk Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Insurance theory and insurance practice, and risk management, including definitions and concepts of health, disability, long-term care and life insurance, risk management functions and strategies with reference to changes in the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 415 - Commercial Bank Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Bank structures, evolution of banking firms as financial services firms, transformation of the banking industry, mergers and acquisitions, credit analyses, risk management, off-balance sheet activities, bank holding company, bank supervision, performance evaluation, fair banking practices, international and offshore banking. Case analysis techniques used.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 416 - Intermediate Financial Management II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Risk analysis in capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policy, common stock, preferred stock, long-term debt and lease financing, mergers and divestitures, derivatives and risk management, bankruptcy, reorganization, and liquidation, pension plan management, and international dimension.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 430 - Portfolio Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Systematic overview of the entire portfolio investment process including methods of security analysis, portfolio selection, portfolio revision techniques, portfolio performance analysis, capital market theory and international diversification.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 485 - Finance Internship (Cr. 3)


    A structured program of work experience in finance with a participating employer and a coordinator from the College of Business. A minimum of 150 hours of work experience is required for 3 hours of credit.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FIN 485 and FIN 395. For finance majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310, Junior standing, and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

    Field Experience 150 hours

  
  • FIN 491 - Directed Research in Finance (Cr. 3)


    Prerequisite(s): FIN 316, Junior standing, and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 600 - Fundamentals of Financial Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Concepts involved in the acquisition and use of funds from the financial manager’s viewpoint. Emphasis is placed on tools of financial management, working capital management, capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital determination, short-term and long-term sources of funds, and international finance.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 602 (with a grade of C or better) and permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 620 - Financial Management Policies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Concepts involved in the acquisition and use of funds from the financial manager’s viewpoint. Emphasis is placed on risk management involving capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policy, mergers and divestitures, bankruptcy, reorganization and liquidation, and financial assets including stocks, bonds, and derivatives. Issues pertaining to the changes in the legal, regulatory, ethical and global environment will be addressed as appropriate.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 600 (with a grade of C or better) and permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 630 - Investments and Security Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis and management of various types of assets; sources of investment and information; common stock, fixed income securities, and other investment mediums; international investment and portfolio management.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 600 (with a grade of C or better) and permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 645 - International Financial Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Exchange rate dynamics, foreign exchange markets, international securities investing, foreign exchange derivatives, international portfolio diversification, financing of foreign trade, exchange rate risk management, globalization of financial markets, emerging financial markets, international banking, world monetary systems, direct foreign investment, implications for corporate financial managers and multinational corporations and other appropriate topics.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 600 (with a grade of C or better) and permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 691 - Directed Research in Finance (Cr. 3)


    Prerequisite(s): Permission of MBA director.

    Cr. 3

  
  • FLTE 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2

  
  • FLTE 101 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. Placement determined by audition.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 102 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 101.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 103 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Students remain in freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 104 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Students remain at freshman level if instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 103.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 125 - Flute (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)


    Private instruction for flute for non-music majors.  

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 8 credit hours.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • FLTE 201 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 202 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 201.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 203 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 204 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Students remain in sophomore level if instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve an appropriate level of advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 203.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 301 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in flute. Junior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 302 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for flute. Junior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 301.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 303 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for flute. Students remain at junior level if instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 304 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for flute. Students remain at junior level if instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 303.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 401 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for flute. Senior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 402 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for flute. Senior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 401.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 403 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for flute. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 402.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FLTE 404 - Flute (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for flute. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FLTE 403.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FORL 410 - Foreign Language Research Practicum (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Capstone course for foreign language majors. Completion portfolio is required.

    Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of foreign language at the 200-level or above or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE CAP
  
  • FORL 480 - Resources in Language Content Area (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Traditional as well as digital and Internet sources in specific content areas of language. Sources and techniques for furthering professional knowledge and integrating technological resources into the study of language.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FORL 480 and ENGL 480, ENGL 580, FORL 580, FREN 480, FREN 580, LATN 480, LATN 580, SPAN 480, or SPAN 580.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FORL 485 - Foreign Language and Immersion Teaching Methodology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    History of foreign language teaching in the United States, comparing and contrasting the different teaching methodologies, discussing and sharing effective classroom strategies for teachers in training or teachers in the classroom.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FORL 485 and FORL 585.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 and 6 credit hours of foreign language at the 100-level or above.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FORL 580 - Resources in Language Content Area (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Traditional as well as digital and Internet sources in specific content areas of language. Sources and techniques for furthering professional knowledge and integrating technological resources into the study of language. Graduate-level research project(s) required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit will be given for FORL 580 and ENGL 480, ENGL 580, FORL 480, FREN 480, FREN 580, LATN 480, LATN 580, SPAN 480, or SPAN 580.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FORL 585 - Foreign Language and Immersion Teaching Methodology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    History of foreign language teaching in the United States and Internationally, comparing and contrasting different teaching methodologies, discussing and sharing effective classroom strategies for foreign language and instruction. Specific focus on immersion programs and methodology.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FORL 585 and FORL 485.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599, EDUC 603, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 101 - Elementary French I (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 1013, Elementary French I; CFRN 1014, Elementary French I (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit)

    Essentials of French grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language. Lab attendance required. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 102 - Elementary French II (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 1023, Elementary French II; CFRN 1024, Elementary French II (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit)

    Essentials of French grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language. Lab attendance required. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 201 - Intermediate French I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 2013, Intermediate French I; CFRN 2014, Intermediate French I (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit); CFRN 2026, Intermediate French I+II (with FREN 202)

    Continuation of the basic principles of grammar and conversation begun in FREN 101-102. Further laboratory experience is required. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite(s): Two units of high school French or FREN 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • FREN 202 - Intermediate French II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 2023, Intermediate French II; CFRN 2026, Intermediate French I+II (with FREN 201)

    Review of the basic principles of grammar together with carefully selected reading material which will develop oral and written expression in the language. Further laboratory experience is required according to student needs. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • FREN 300 - Residence in Francophone Country Internship (Cr. 1-12)


    Application of language skills in a Francophone environment. Students are involved in total immersion living situation. Credit is awarded upon receipt of transcript for course work from francophone postsecondary institution attended.

    Notes
    Offered only in summer session. May be repeated to accrue a total of 24 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of FREN.

    Cr. 1-12

  
  • FREN 301 - French Culture and Civilization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of social and cultural background of French literature.

    Prerequisite(s): Four units of high school French or FREN 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 302 - Readings in French (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Utilization of contemporary printed media to develop reading comprehension and expand vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 305 - French Comprehension (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Practical approach to French enabling students to acquire more quickly an under- standing of the language both oral and written.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 311 - Advanced French Grammar and Composition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Intensive review of French grammar with emphasis on composition.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 312 - Advanced French Conversation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Designed to develop a high level of individual proficiency in the spoken language.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 313 - Advanced French Translation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    French-English, English-French translation course based on varied samples of the contemporary language, either literary, scientific, commercial, colloquial, or regional. Vocabulary and grammar practical review.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 321 - Survey of French Literature I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the principal movements and representative authors of French literature.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 322 - Survey of French Literature II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the principal movements and representative authors of French literature.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 411 - Special Topics in French Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics vary semester to semester and will include topics of relevance to French culture and civilization.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for FREN 411 and FREN 511 on the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s): 15 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 415 - Residence in Francophone Country Internship: Phase 2 (Cr. 15-18)


    Advanced language instruction with emphasis on French grammar and civilization including French history, history of art, cinema, geography, and literature. All classes are taught in French. Credit is awarded upon receipt of transcript from French institution attended.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Cr. 15-18

  
  • FREN 511 - Special Topics in French (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics vary from semester to semester and will include topics of relevance to French culture and civilization. Term paper in French required.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for FREN 511 and FREN 411 on the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s): 15 credit hours of FREN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FRHN 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2

  
  • FRHN 101 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. Placement determined by audition.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 102 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 101.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 103 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in French horn. Student remains at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 104 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in French horn. Student remains at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 103.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 125 - French Horn (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)


    Private instruction for French Horn for non-music majors.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 8 credit hours.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • FRHN 201 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private Instruction for French Horn. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 202 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 201.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 203 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in French horn. Student remains at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 204 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in French horn. Student remains at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 203.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 301 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Junior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 302 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Junior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 301.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 303 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 304 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in French horn. Student remains at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 303.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 401 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Senior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 402 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for French Horn. Senior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 401.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 403 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in French horn. Student remains at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 402.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • FRHN 404 - French Horn (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in French horn. Student remains at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): FRHN 403.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • GEOG 101 - World Regional Geography I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Regional/topical approach to selected areas of the Western world, including that part of the world that has been most greatly influenced by European thought, economic systems, and culture. World regions covered may include Europe, Russia, the Americas, and Australia/New Zealand.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 102 - World Regional Geography II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Regional/topical approach to selected areas of the non-Western world, including that part of the world that has been less heavily influenced by European thought, economic systems, and culture. World regions covered may include Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa/Southwest Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Rim.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 111 - Introduction to Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introductory study of the elements of the physical and cultural landscapes, the interaction between them and their spatial variation and functioning.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • GEOG 201 - Physical Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGRG 2213, Physical Geography

    Introductory study of the elements of the natural landscape; landforms, climate, and natural vegetation with emphasis on worldwide distributions.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 211 - Cultural Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGRG 2013, Human Geography

    Spatial variations among cultural groups and spatial functioning of society. Emphasis on language, religion, economy, government, and other cultural phenomena.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 221 - Geography of Louisiana (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the physical geography and natural resources of Louisiana and of the people in terms of their cultural backgrounds, settlement patterns, and regional economies.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 231 - Geographic Information Systems I: Map Analysis and Thematic Mapping (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to fundamental cartographic concepts, including map interpretation, creation, and analysis. Includes a lecture component in which cartographic principles will be covered, and a lab that includes an introduction to computer mapping using ArcGIS

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 231 and GEOG 301.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • GEOG 301 - Selected Topics in Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of a particular region or problem in geography.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for GEOG 301 and GEOG 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 311 - A Geography of Europe from the Atlantic to the Urals (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topical and regional study of the human and physical geography of Europe as a continent. Emphasis on the changing geographies of Europe.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 321 - Latin American Regional Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of the physical geography and natural resources of the region and a study of the cultural geography of the people including settlement and economic patterns.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 331 - The Geography of Religion (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to the study of religious aspects of interaction between a culture and its complex earth environment, and spatial interaction among different cultures.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 361 - Geographic Information Systems II: Principles and Methods in Geographic Information Systems (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Principles and methods in Geographic Information Systems. Introduction to concepts and methodologies crucial to the utilization of geographic information systems for spatial analysis

    Prerequisite(s): CIEN 210 or GEOG 231.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 411 - Asia: A Regional Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of the physical and cultural geographies of the region with emphasis on population and development of India, Japan, and China.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 411 and GEOG 511.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 431 - Environmental Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    In-depth study of human adaptation and impact on global and local levels. Topics may include population, climate change, threatened habitats, threatened species, environmental perception, and issues of regional concern.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 431 and GEOG 531.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 441 - Regional Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Geographic examination of the peoples and cultures of sub-Saharan Africa.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 441 and GEOG 541.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 461 - Political Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examination of spatial, political, and social aspects of geopolitical patterns and events, including the spatial and social forces that contribute to political violence and terrorism.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 461 and GEOG 341 or GEOG 561.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 499 - Senior Research Project (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Capstone course. Research project in geography, subject and type to be determined and organized in consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    NYF CAP
  
  • GEOG 531 - Environmental Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    In-depth study of human adaptation and impact on global and local levels. Covers selected topics, which may include population, climate change, threatened habitats, threatened species, environmental perception, and issues of regional concern. Directed reading, independent research, and research papers supplement lectures and discussions.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 531 and GEOG 431.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOL 101 - Physical Geology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGEO 1103, Physical Geology

    Study of the physical processes of the Earth, including such topics as minerals, rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering, plate tectonics, and rivers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOL 101 and PHYS 111. May be taken as part of a sequence with GEOL 102, GEOL 103, or GEOL 210.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

  
  • GEOL 102 - Historical Geology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGEO 1113, Historical Geology

    Study of the origin and history of the Earth and the development of life on Earth as revealed in the rocks and fossils.

    Notes
    May be taken as part of a sequence with GEOL 101, GEOL 103, or GEOL 210.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

    WE
  
  • GEOL 103 - Introduction to Oceanography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Geology of the ocean basins, marine provinces, marine sediments, properties of seawater, ocean circulation, waves, coastal processes, and water bodies and photosynthetic productivity will be discussed. This course also covers environmental resources and environmental concerns related to the oceans.

    Notes
    May be taken as part of a sequence with GEOL 101, GEOL 102, or GEOL 210.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

  
  • GEOL 111 - Physical Geology Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: CGEO 1101, Physical Geology Lab

    Hands-on investigation and exercises on various topics in physical geology, especially common minerals, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • GEOL 112 - Historical Geology Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: CGEO 1111, Historical Geology Lab

    Exercises using rock structures and fossils to interpret earth history. Hands-on investigation of the topics in Historical Geology, especially fossils, correlation, ordering geologic events, and ancient environments

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • GEOL 210 - Environmental Geology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    This course focuses on issues related to Environmental Geology. Topics covered will include volcanic hazards, earthquakes, flooding, coastal erosion, landslide prevention, urbanization, groundwater issues, waste disposal, and pollution. Past and present examples and case histories related to these topics will be discussed. Where ever possible geological processes and a discussion of solutions related to land use planning will be discussed in relation to the topic covered.

    Notes
    May be taken as part of a sequence with GEOL 101, GEOL 102, or GEOL 103.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

  
  • GEOL 215 - Energy Resources (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Nature, origin, distribution, exploration, and evaluation of oil, gas, oil shale, tar sands, coal, and uranium fuels; geothermal energy; conservation; relation to Gulf Coast.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOL 216 - Engineering Geology (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to the principles of geology and their application to civil engineering problems and structures.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOL 216 and GEOL 115.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GERM 101 - Introductory German I (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGRM 1013, Elementary German I; CGRM 1014, Elementary German I (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit)

    Essentials of German grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation.

    Cr. 3

  
  • GERM 102 - Introductory German II (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGRM 1023, Elementary German II; CGRM 1024, Elementary German II (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit)

    Essentials of German grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 101.

    Cr. 3

  
  • GNST 396 - Professional Skills-Internship in Applied & Natural Sciences (Cr. 2-3)


    Supervised, practical experience in subject areas in the Applied & Natural Sciences.

    Notes
    Minimum of 80 clock hours of work to earn 2 hours course credit. Minimum of 120 clock hours of work to earn 3 hours course credit. May not be repeated. For Bachelor of General Studies students only.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 (with a grade of C or better), ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), 75 credit hours (including completion of General Studies core requirements), minimum overall GPA of 2.75, and permission of department head.

    Cr. 2-3

  
  • GNST 397 - Professional Skills-Internship in Arts & Humanities (Cr. 2-3)


    Supervised, practical experience in subject areas in the Arts & Humanities.

    Notes
    Minimum of 80 clock hours of work to earn 2 hours course credit. Minimum of 120 clock hours of work to earn 3 hours course credit. May not be repeated. For Bachelor of General Studies students only.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 (with a grade of C or better), ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), 75 credit hours (including completion of General Studies core requirements), minimum overall GPA of 2.75, and permission of department head.

    Cr. 2-3

 

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