May 04, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Courses


 

Geology

  
  • GEOL 4333 - Mesoscale Meteorology

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3342 .

    Physical nature and practical consequences of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Mesoscale convective systems, fronts, terrain-forced circulations, observations, analysis, and prediction of mesoscale phenomena.

  
  • GEOL 4334 - Environmental Data Analysis

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: MATH 2433  and either GEOL 1302  or GEOL 1350  or GEOL 3378  or consent of instructor.

    Physical and mathematical basis of environmental data analysis. Topics include basic concepts of statistics, regression, filtering, and principal component analysis, etc. Credit cannot be applied for GEOL 4334 and 6328.

  
  • GEOL 4335 - Numerical Modeling in Atmospheric Sciences

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3378  and MATH 2433 .

    Concepts of numerical models in atmospheric science, meteorological models, urban and regional air quality models, and mobile emissions models.

  
  • GEOL 4336 - Atmospheric Radiation

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly GEOL 4397 Atmospheric Radiation

    Prerequisite: GEOL 3378  and MATH 2433 

    Principles of radiative transfer in the atmosphere. Remote sensing of clouds, aerosols, and trace gases in the Earth’s atmosphere.

  
  • GEOL 4338 - Advanced Climate Change

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1302  and GEOL 3342 

    Investigation of the nature of the global climate system and the main processes controlling climate. Topics include global energy balance, atmospheric circulation, and the carbon cycle.

  
  • GEOL 4339 - Biogeochemistry

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1361 , CHEM 1332 , GEOL 1302 , and either GEOL 1350  or GEOL 3378 .

    Processes and factors controlling the biogeochemical cycles of elements within and between the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Hands-on laboratory includes collection and analysis of biogeochemical data.

  
  • GEOL 4340 - Aerosols & Climate

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3378  and either MATH 3321  or MATH 3331 .

    Principle aerosol types, size distribution, and chemical composition in the global atmosphere. Aerosol instrumentation including remote sensing from satellites. Credit may not be applied for both GEOL 4340 & 6327.

  
  • GEOL 4341 - Dynamic Meteorology

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1431  and GEOL 3378 .

    Principles of atmospheric motions, continuity and momentum equations, atmospheric thermodynamics, planetary boundary layer and free tropospheric motions, mesoscale and synoptic systems, general circulation.

  
  • GEOL 4343 - Atmospheric Instrumentation

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3342  or GEOL 3382 .

    Overview of contemporary methods used in atmospheric research, including absorption spectroscopy, mass spectrometric, chromatographic, and radiometric methods. Hands-on laboratory where students set-up, operate, and collect field data.

  
  • GEOL 4344 - Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly GEOL 4397 Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion

    Prerequisite: MATH 1431 MATH 1432 , GEOL 1302 , or GEOL 1350 , and GEOL 3342 

    Variations of the Gifford-Turner model will be presented to cover the spectrum of models used in the study of air pollution transport. Techniques of collecting pollution data using instrumented aircraft will be discussed and utilized during the semester.

  
  • GEOL 4346 - Air Pollution Meteorology

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly GEOL 4397 Air Pollution Meteorology

    Prerequisite: GEOL 3378 

    Meteorological factors influencing air quality. Atmospheric dispersion and characteristics, land use and topographic effects, local circulations, effects of cloud and precipitation, long range transport.

  
  • GEOL 4350 - Geomorphology

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3345  or consent of instructor.

    Processes and resulting landforms that shape the landscape, including the role of climate and tectonics in affecting evolution of landscapes.

  
  • GEOL 4355 - Geophysical Field Camp

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 0 ; Lab Contact Hours: 9
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4330 .

    Field acquisition and interpretation of global positioning satellite (GPS) technology, multicomponent seismic reflection and refraction methods, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), gravity and magnetics, well logging, and vertical seismic profiling (VSP).

    Note: Cost to be defrayed by student.
  
  • GEOL 4356 - Environmental Science Field Research

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 1 ; Lab Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1332  and PHYS 1322  and 9 advanced hours in GEOL.

    Field data collection and analysis for environmental science student, including measurements and analysis of atmospheric, geospatial, and ecological properties.

  
  • GEOL 4358 - Introduction to Depositional Models

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3235; GEOL 3350  recommended.

    Credit may not be received in both GEOL 4358 and GEOL 6358. Field trips required; cost to be defrayed by the student. Recent sedimentary depositional environments as a basis for interpreting the sedimentary rock record.

  
  • GEOL 4365 - Environmental Geochemistry

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1332 , CHEM 1112 , GEOL 1330  and GEOL 1130 .

    An introduction to the principles of chemistry as they apply to the solution of geological problems including the processes that control the composition of water in the earth and reactions between water and rocks.

  
  • GEOL 4370 - Global Seismology

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4330 .

    Acquisition and interpretation of seismic structures of mantle plumes, mid-oceanic ridges, subduction zones, and transgression regions, to infer the property and physical state of the Earth’s interior.

  
  • GEOL 4379 - Groundwater and Engineering Geophysics

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: PHYS 1322 , MATH 1432 , and GEOL 1330 , or consent of instructor.

    Methods of characterizing shallow, subsurface conditions, including the influence of fluids on the physical properties of near-surface materials, high-resolution seismic and gravity methods.

  
  • GEOL 4380 - Petroleum Seismic Exploration

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4330 .

    Acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic data for the purpose of hydrocarbon exploration.

  
  • GEOL 4382 - Introduction to Petroleum Geology

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in GEOL 3345  and GEOL 3350 .

    Fundamentals of petroleum geology; source rock, reservoir, and trap studies. Practical exploration methods such as subsurface stratigraphy and mapping.

    Note: Credit may not be applied for both GEOL 4382 and GEOL 6381.
  
  • GEOL 4396 - Senior Research Project

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3396  and approval of department chair.

    Directed research project culminating in a departmentally approved report. GEOL 3396  and GEOL 4396 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.

  
  • GEOL 4397 - Selected Topics in Geology

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: consent of instructor .

    Current topics in geology and geophysics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

  
  • GEOL 4398 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: senior standing and approval of department chair.

  
  • GEOL 4399 - Senior Honors Thesis

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3399  and approval of department chair.

    GEOL 3399  and GEOL 4399 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.

  
  • GEOL 4498 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 4.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: senior standing and approval of department chair.

  
  • GEOL 4598 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 5.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: senior standing and approval of department chair.


German

  
  • GERM 1303 - Basic German I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Normally may not be taken for credit by students who have had two or more years of high school German. Credit for GERM 1303 may not be applied toward a degree by students who have credit for GERM 1501  or GERM 1603 . All language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are equally developed. Students will be able to communicate in contemporary German on a limited range of topics.

  
  • GERM 1304 - Basic German II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 1303 .

    Credit for GERM 1304 may not be applied toward a degree by students who have credit for GERM 1502  or GERM 1603 . All language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are equally developed. Students will be able to communicate in contemporary German on a limited range of topics.

  
  • GERM 1398 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
  
  • GERM 1501 - Beginning German I

    Credit Hours: 5.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 4 ; Lab Contact Hours: 1
    [TCCN-GERM 1411]

    Normally may not be taken for credit by students who have had two or more years of high school German. Credit for GERM 1501 may not be applied toward a degree by students who have credit for GERM 1303 . Thorough foundation in structure of the German language concentrating on basic skills of reading, writing, understanding, and speaking German, emphasizing oral proficiency and communicative, interactive language learning. Introduction to the culture of German-speaking countries. Required one-hour computer and video lab session per week.

  
  • GERM 1502 - Beginning German II

    Credit Hours: 5.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 4 ; Lab Contact Hours: 1
    [TCCN-GERM 1412]

    Prerequisite: GERM 1303  or GERM 1501  or equivalent (placement exam score).

    Credit for GERM 1502 may not be applied toward a degree by students who have credit for GERM 1304 . Thorough foundation in structure of the German language concentrating on basic skills of reading, writing, understanding, and speaking German, emphasizing oral proficiency and communicative, interactive language learning. Introduction to the culture of German-speaking countries. Required one-hour computer and video lab session per week.

  
  • GERM 1603 - Intensive Elementary German

    Credit Hours: 6.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 6 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    This course fulfills the first year language requirement. GERM 1603 may not be applied towards degree by students who have credit for GERM 1303  or GERM 1304 . Beginning college German: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will be able to communicate in contemporary German on a limited range of topics.

  
  • GERM 1803 - Accelerated Beginning German

    Credit Hours: 8.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 8 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    May not be taken for credit by students who have had two or more years of high school German. Credit for GERM 1803 may not be applied toward a degree by students who have credit for GERM 1302,  , GERM 1501 , or GERM 1502 . Thorough foundation in German language concentrating on basic skills of reading, writing, understanding, and speaking German, emphasizing oral proficiency and communicative, interactive language learning. Introduction to culture of German-speaking countries. Homework includes video and computer assignments that must be completed in the language acquisition center.

  
  • GERM 2111 - Intermediate Conversational German

    Credit Hours: 1.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 1304  or 2502, or equivalent (placement test score).

    May not be used to satisfy second year language requirement. May be taken concurrently with GERM 2331 ;GERM 2332 . Intermediate level with intensive practice in spoken German through guided conversation and discussion of contemporary topics, using visual materials.

  
  • GERM 2112 - Intermediate Conversational German

    Credit Hours: 1.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 1304  or 2502, or equivalent (placement test score).

    May not be used to satisfy second year language requirement. May be taken concurrently with GERM 2331 ;GERM 2332 . Intermediate level with intensive practice in spoken German through guided conversation and discussion of contemporary topics, using visual materials.

  
  • GERM 2198 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 1304  or equivalent, and approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 2298 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 2.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 1304  or equivalent, and approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 2331 - Intermediate German I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    [TCCN-GERM 2311]

    Prerequisite: GERM 1304  or GERM 1502  or GERM 1803  or equivalent (placement exam score).

    Guided conversation and composition; oral reports based on listening comprehension exercises and written material; review of major grammatical structure. Reading of short literary texts and nonfiction.

  
  • GERM 2332 - Intermediate German II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    [TCCN-GERM 2312]

    Prerequisite: GERM 2331  or equivalent (placement exam score).

    Guided conversation and composition; oral reports based on listening comprehension exercises and written material; review of major grammatical structure. Reading of short literary texts and nonfiction.

  
  • GERM 2346 - Introduction to Twentieth Century German Prose Fiction in Translation

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304  or equivalent, and sophomore standing.

    May not apply toward any foreign language requirement. Significant works of German literature in English translation. Emphasis on composition. Taught in English.

  
  • GERM 2398 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 1304  or equivalent, and approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 2398 - Special Problems

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 1304  or equivalent, and approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 3111 - Advanced Conversational German

    Credit Hours: 1.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2331  and GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    Advanced level intensive practice in spoken German; free discussion of contemporary topics, using visual materials, listening comprehension exercises, and articles from German newspapers and magazines.

  
  • GERM 3112 - Advanced Conversational German

    Credit Hours: 1.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 2 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2331  and GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    Advanced level intensive practice in spoken German; free discussion of contemporary topics, using visual materials, listening comprehension exercises, and articles from German newspapers and magazines.

  
  • GERM 3198 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 2331 , GERM 2332  or equivalent, and approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 3298 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 2.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 2331 , GERM 2332  or equivalent, and approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 3329 - Introduction to Translation

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  and GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    A language skills course designed to introduce and practice translation techniques from German to English. Emphasis is on written communication (newspaper articles, business letters, prose selections, etc.).

  
  • GERM 3330 - Reading German Texts

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    May be taken concurrently with GERM 3333 . Textual analysis with selected fictional and nonfictional readings in German. Development of reading and writing skills.

  
  • GERM 3331 - Introduction to German Literature I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    Methods of analysis of German poetry, drama, and prose with selected readings of major German authors.

  
  • GERM 3332 - Introduction to German Literature II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    Survey of major periods of German literature from the Age of Enlightenment to the present with representative works.

  
  • GERM 3333 - German Conversation and Composition

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    Conversation based on general interest topics, newspaper articles, and short literary texts; writing of expository German prose, developing sophisticated vocabulary and style.

  
  • GERM 3334 - German Conversation and Composition

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    Conversation based on general interest topics, newspaper articles, and short literary texts; writing of expository German prose, developing sophisticated vocabulary and style.

  
  • GERM 3350 - Understanding the 20th Century through German Culture

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .

    Development of modern Western Civilization and key cultural and historical moments of the 20th century explored through the framework of German culture (literary texts, film, art).

    Note: Taught in English.
    Core Category: [40] Language, Philosophy, & Culture
  
  • GERM 3360 - Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1310 .

    Major works of German literature from its beginnings to German classicism. Taught in English.

    Note: May not apply toward a German major, minor, or foreign language requirement.
  
  • GERM 3361 - Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1310 .

    Major works of German literature from German classicism to the present. Taught in English.

    Note: May not apply toward a German major, minor, or foreign language requirement.
  
  • GERM 3362 - Paris - Berlin: Tales of Two Cities

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly GERM 3362 Paris and Berlin

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .

    Cultural, historical, and literary impact of urbanization in nineteenth and twentieth century France and Germany.

    Note: Cannot apply toward any foreign language requirement or as credit toward a major or minor in French. Taught in English.
    Core Category: [40] Language, Philosophy, & Culture
    Cross-Listed As: FREN 3362
  
  • GERM 3363 - Themes in German Drama

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .

    Historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic evolution of German drama from the Enlightenment to the present. Taught in English.

    Note: May not apply to foreign language requirement. Taught in English.
    Core Category: [50] Creative Arts
  
  • GERM 3364 - Writing Holocausts: The Literatures of Genocide

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .

    Literature and historical context of the Holocaust with implications for understanding other acts of genocide. Analysis of literary texts, film, and art.

    Note: Cannot apply toward foreign language requirement. Taught in English.
    Core Category: [40] Language, Philosophy, & Culture
    Cross-Listed As: FREN 3364
  
  • GERM 3369 - World War I in Literature, Visual Arts, and Film

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .

    Representations of World War I in literature, photography, art, film; focus on the cultural impact of the war experience, avant-garde movements, and social, political and artistic rupture.

    Note: Taught in English.
    Core Category: [40] Language, Philosophy, & Culture
  
  • GERM 3380 - German Women Film Directors

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  or equivalent and sophomore standing.

    Screening and study of German films by women directors within their historical, cultural, and aesthetic content. Taught in English.

    Note: May not apply to German major, minor, or foreign language requirement. May apply to Women’s Studies Minor, Film Studies Minor, and German Area Studies Minor/Major.
  
  • GERM 3381 - History of German Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  and sophomore standing.

    History of German films within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context.

    Note: Taught in English.
    Core Category: [50] Creative Arts
  
  • GERM 3382 - History of German Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  or equivalent and sophomore standing.

    History of German films within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.

  
  • GERM 3384 - Fascism and German Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  and sophomore standing.

    Screening and study of German films produced during the Fascist period (1933-45) within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context.

    Note: Taught in English.
    Core Category: [50] Creative Arts
  
  • GERM 3385 - East German Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  and sophomore standing.

    Screening and study of East German films within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context.

    Note: Taught in English.
    Core Category: [50] Creative Arts
  
  • GERM 3386 - Films of Fassbinder

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  or equivalent and sophomore standing.

    The films of Fassbinder within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.

  
  • GERM 3387 - Films of Herzog

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  or equivalent and sophomore standing.

    The films of Werner Herzog within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.

  
  • GERM 3388 - Films of Wenders

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  or equivalent and sophomore standing.

    The films of Wim Wenders within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English.

  
  • GERM 3395 - Topics in German Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1303  or equivalent and sophomore standing.

    May not apply to German major, minor, or foreign language requirement. May apply to minor in German Area Studies. Screening and study of German films within their historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context. Taught in English. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

  
  • GERM 3397 - Selected Topics in German Language, Culture, Civilization, and Literature

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 2331 ; GERM 2332  or equivalent.

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

  
  • GERM 3398 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 2331 , GERM 2332  or equivalent, and approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 3399 - Senior Honors Thesis

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 4198 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 4298 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 2.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 4329 - Advanced Translation

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 , GERM 3334  or equivalent, and GERM 3329  or consent of instructor.

    Translation of literary and nonliterary texts, including translation from English to German.

  
  • GERM 4356 - Romanticism

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3331 , GERM 3332 , GERM 3333 , and GERM 3334 , or equivalent.

    Introduction to the concepts of Romanticism, its underlying philosophical ideas, and the romanticists’ contribution to literary criticism; reading of representative works.

  
  • GERM 4357 - German Literature 1890-1945

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3331 , GERM 3332 , GERM 3333 , and GERM 3334 , or equivalent.

    Representative works of German poetry, drama, and prose that illuminate major trends in German literature between 1890 and 1945.

  
  • GERM 4358 - German Literature Since 1945

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3331 , GERM 3332 , GERM 3333 , GERM 3334 , or equivalent.

    Post-World War II literature of the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Democratic Republic, Austria, and Switzerland. Emphasizes contemporary trends.

  
  • GERM 4359 - Germany since Reunification

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3333  and GERM 3334  or equivalents.

    Post-reunification Germany through representative literary and non-literary texts.

  
  • GERM 4361 - Advanced Writing and Reading Across Disciplines

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3353 and GERM 3334  or equivalents.

    Development of stylistic control of vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic usage through reading and writing across disciplines from such areas as the humanities, social sciences, business, and natural sciences.

  
  • GERM 4370 - Vienna 1900 - The Birth of the Modern

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3334  or equivalent.

    Avant-garde turn-of-the century movements in Viennese literature, theater, music, art, architecture, philosophy, and psychoanalysis examined within the cultural, social, and political context of pre-1918 Central Europe.

  
  • GERM 4371 - Techniques of Teaching Foreign Languages

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Completion of GERM 4381 with a B or better or the approval of the department chair.

    Introduction to the methodology of teaching and testing through lectures, readings, demonstrations, and practical applications. For secondary school teachers. Taught in English.

  
  • GERM 4373 - German Cultural History I: From the Beginnings to World War I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3333  or equivalent.

    German cultural history from the beginnings to World War I.

  
  • GERM 4374 - German Cultural History II: The Twentieth Century

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3333  or equivalent.

    Survey of 20th century German cultural history in the context of major social and political developments from World War I to German reunification.

  
  • GERM 4391 - Professional Practicum in a German-Speaking Country

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GERM 3334  and consent of instructor.

    Hands-on work in field of study in selected businesses in German-speaking countries. Written report to evaluate and integrate practical experience.

  
  • GERM 4397 - Selected Topics in German Language and Literature

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GERM 3331  and GERM 3332  or equivalent.

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

  
  • GERM 4398 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: approval of department chair.

  
  • GERM 4399 - Senior Honors Thesis

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: approval of department chair.


Global and International Studies

  
  • GIS 2350 - Introduction to Global and International Studies

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 

    Global and International Studies gateway course examining trans-cultural and trans-historical topics in international and global contexts with the aim of preparing students for future graduate studies, or for jobs in our increasingly globalized marketplace.

  
  • GIS 2396 - Selected Topics in Global Studies

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 .

    Topics of interest in globalization studies. Requires approval of instructor for repeated credit.

  
  • GIS 3300 - Interdisciplinary India: Study Abroad

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304  

    Study of India focusing on culture, religion and society.

    Note: Requires approval of Director of India Studies or CCS Chair.
  
  • GIS 3396 - Selected Topics in Global Studies

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1304  

    Topics of interest in globalization studies. Requires approval of instructor for repeated credit.

    Typically Offered: Contact your advisor.


Greek

  
  • GREK 1301 - Elementary Greek I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Introduction to classical and coined Greek, presenting basic grammar through readings selected from ancient authors.

  
  • GREK 1302 - Elementary Greek II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Introduction to classical and coined Greek, presenting basic grammar through readings selected from ancient authors.

  
  • GREK 1305 - Elementary Modern Greek I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures through oral and written exercises. Readings of presently spoken Greek in the form of dialogues and short prose selections.

  
  • GREK 1306 - Elementary Modern Greek II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures through oral and written exercises. Readings of presently spoken Greek in the form of dialogues and short prose selections.

  
  • GREK 1331 - Introduction to Classical and Biblical Greek I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Credit may not be received for both GREK 1301  and 1331. Translation of classical and biblical Greek. Interactive online course.

  
  • GREK 1332 - Introduction to Classical and Biblical Greek II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Credit may not be received for both GREK 1302  and 1332. Translation of classical and biblical Greek. Interactive online course.

  
  • GREK 2298 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 2.0 - ;
    Prerequisite: GREK 1301 ;GREK 1302  or equivalent and approval by chair.

  
  • GREK 2301 - Intermediate Greek I

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GREK 1302  or equivalent.

    First semester: readings selected from philosophical and historical prose, oratory, tragedy, and comedy. Second semester: one author, chosen to meet interest of students.

  
  • GREK 2302 - Intermediate Greek II

    Credit Hours: 3.0 - Lecture Contact Hours: 3 ; Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: GREK 1302  or equivalent.

    First semester: readings selected from philosophical and historical prose, oratory, tragedy, and comedy. Second semester: one author, chosen to meet interest of students.

 

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