Apr 23, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Geography

  
  • GHY 615 - Quantitative Methods in Spatial Analysis

    3 hrs.
    An advanced course in statistical and other quantitative techniques applied to problems of spatial analysis.
  
  • GHY 617 - Geography for Teachers

    3 hrs.
    Current theories, practices, and techniques used in teaching geography at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • GHY 623 - Seminar in Environmental Climatology

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated up to 6 hours with change in content.
  
  • GHY 624 - Landscape Ecology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Principles of landscaper ecology - the effects of patterns on processes - as a framework for landscape research, analysis, and management.
  
  • GHY 631 - Seminar in Cultural-Historical Geography

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated up to 6 hours with change in content.
  
  • GHY 650 - Seminar in Economic Geography

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated up to 6 hours with change in content.
  
  • GHY 680 - Seminar in History and Development of Geographic Thought

    3 hrs.
  
  • GHY 691 - Internship

    1-9 hrs.
    The internship gives the students credit for practical, supervised experience in the workplace. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
  
  • GHY 692 - Special Problems

    1-6 hrs.
  
  • GHY 693 - Internship in Geographic Information

    1-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Internship in GIS, remote sensing, and cartography. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours.
  
  • GHY 694 - Prolaboratory in Geographic Information

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Preparation and presentation of a professional GIS, cartographic, or remote sensing project. May be repeated with change of content for a total of 6 hours of credit.
  
  • GHY 697 - Independent Study and Research

    Hours arr.
    Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students actively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university may enroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who are actively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.
  
  • GHY 698 - Thesis

    1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs.
  
  • GHY 710 - Seminar in Research Techniques and Presentation of Geographic Data

    1-3 hrs.
    Required of all geography gradaute students.
  
  • GHY 712 - Seminar in Geographic Information Science

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated up to 6 hours with change in content to include cartographic, aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing, statistical, and geographic information systems.
  
  • GHY 715 - Quantitive Methods in Spatial Analysis

    3 hrs.
    An advanced course in statistical and other quantitative techniques applied to problems of spatial analysis.
  
  • GHY 717 - Geography for Teachers

    3 hrs.
    Current theories, practices, and techniques used in teaching geography at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • GHY 721 - Tropical Lands and Peoples

    3 hrs.
    An examination of peoples and places in tropical regions of the world. Attention is paid to natural environments, resource management, and cultural systems.
  
  • GHY 723 - Seminar in Environmental Climatology

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated up to 6 hours with change in content.
  
  • GHY 724 - Landscape Ecology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Principles of lanscaper ecology - the effects of patterns on processes - as a framework for landscape research, analysis, and management.
  
  • GHY 731 - Seminar in Cultural-Historical Geography

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated up to 6 hours with change in content.
  
  • GHY 741 - Seminar in Cultural and Political Ecology

    3 hrs.
    A seminar covering theory and research on human-environment interactions in geography, focusing on the sub-fields of cultural and political ecology.
  
  • GHY 750 - Seminar in Economic Geography

    3 hrs.
    May be repeated up to 6 hours with change in content.
  
  • GHY 755 - Field Methods in Geography

    3 hrs.
    Basic methods of geographic analysis used in generating, classifying, analyzing, and reporting field-generated data.
  
  • GHY 780 - Seminar in History and Development of Geographic Thought

    3 hrs.
  
  • GHY 892 - Special Problems

    1-6 hrs.
  
  • GHY 894 - Prolaboratory in GIScience

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and enrollment in doctoral program. Preparation and presentation of a professional GIS, cartographic, or remote sensing project. May be repeated with change of content for a total of 6 hours of credit.
  
  • GHY 897 - Independent Study and Research

    Hours arr.
    Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students actively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources for the university may enroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of dissertation but who are actively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.
  
  • GHY 898 - Dissertation

    12 hrs.

Geology

  
  • GLY 501 - Principles of Stratigraphy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 304, 308, 341, or permission of instructor. A study of the character and distribution of sedimentary rock units in space and time.
  
  • GLY 503 - Optical Mineralogy

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 304. Introduction to optical mineralogy and thin section study of rocks using polarizing microscope.
  
  • GLY 503L - Optical Mineralogy Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 503 .
  
  • GLY 505 - Sedimentology

    3 hrs.
    Study of the character of sediments and sedimentary structures in the context of depositional environments.
  
  • GLY 505L - Sedimentology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 505 .
  
  • GLY 506 - Fundamentals of Crystallography

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 103. An introduction to the concepts of crystal systems, morphology, Herman-Mauguin symbols, Braviais lattice, unit cells, Miller indices, and X-ray diffraction.
  
  • GLY 506L - Fundamentals of Crystallography Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 506 .
  
  • GLY 507 - Principles of X-ray Diffraction

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 301 or permission of instructor. Introduction to principles, analytical techniques, and precautions involved in X-ray diffraction instrumentation.
  
  • GLY 507L - Principles of X-ray Diffraction Laboratory


    Corequisite(s): GLY 507 .
  
  • GLY 508 - Petrography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 503  and GLY 503L . Characterization of rock composition and textures, classification, and petrogenesis with use of polarizing microscope and thin sections.
  
  • GLY 508L - Petrography Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 508 .
  
  • GLY 510 - Elements of Geochemistry

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 304. Chemical principles governing the formation of minerals and rocks and their reactions with the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
  
  • GLY 511 - Applied Groundwater Geochemistry

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Recommended GLY 510 , GLY 576 . Applications of chemistry to the study of groundwater, interactions with natural materials and human-induced groundwater changes.
  
  • GLY 520 - Applied Geophysics I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 308, MAT 168, and PHY 112 or 202 or permission of instructor. Introduction to seismic methods used in hydrocarbon and mineral exploration.
  
  • GLY 520L - Applied Geophysics I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 520 .
  
  • GLY 521 - Applied Geophysics II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 308, MAT 168, and PHY 112 or 202 or permission of instructor. Introduction to gravity, magnetic, and electrical methods used in hydrocarbon and mineral exploration.
  
  • GLY 521L - Applied Geophysics II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 521 .
  
  • GLY 522 - Geophysical Well-Logging

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101, MAT 103, and PHY 112 or 202. Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 505 . Principles of obtaining data from bore hole instruments, and geological interpretation of data.
  
  • GLY 522L - Geophysical Well-Logging Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with GLY 522 .
  
  • GLY 523 - Geological Remote Sensing and GIS

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 523L . Introduction to the use of geospatial data and imagery in applied geology.
  
  • GLY 523L - Geological Remote Sensing and GIS Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 523 .
  
  • GLY 530 - Principles of Geology for Science Teachers

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 530L . Principles of physical and historical geology for teachers. Not applicable to geology degree.
  
  • GLY 530L - Principles of Geology for Science Teachers Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with GLY 530 .
  
  • GLY 543 - Marine Micropaleontology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 341or permission of instructor. Taxonomy, morphology, and stratigraphic use of marine microfossils. Field trips may be required.
  
  • GLY 543L - Marine Micropaleontology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 341 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): GLY 543 . Taxonomy, morphology, ecology, evolution and stratigraphic use of marine microfossils to solve fundamental geological, environmental, and biological problems. Field trips may be required.
  
  • GLY 550 - Geological Marine Science

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 505  or permission of instructor. Study of the formation and deformation of the oceanic crust and the distribution and character of marine sediments.
  
  • GLY 550L - Geological Marine Science Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 550 . Examination and interpretation of marine geological samples and data.
  
  • GLY 565 - Engineering Geology

    3 hrs.
    The integration of geologic and engineering principles and their application in the evaluation and utilization of earth resources and the mitigation of natural and human-induced hazards.
  
  • GLY 570 - Petroleum Geology

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 401 or permission of instructor. The origin, occurrence, and accumulation of oil and natural gas.
  
  • GLY 570L - Petroleum Geology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 570 .
  
  • GLY 572 - Soils

    3 hrs.
    Graduate standing. Integration of soil formation, composition, properties, variability, classification, distribution, and managament techniques into graduate-level research.
  
  • GLY 574 - Geological Excursion

    1-4 hrs.
    Field studies of geological phenomena in areas remote from the campus.
  
  • GLY 575 - Fluvial Geomorphology

    3 hrs.
    Graduate standing. Integration of river channel hydrology, hydraulic behavior, sediment transport, morphologic dynamics with environmental research and engineering.
  
  • GLY 576 - Hydrology

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to the origin, distribution, movement, and properties of the waters of the earth.
  
  • GLY 577 - Ground Water Hydrology

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or Co-requisite: GLY 476/GLY 576 . This course describes the principles and applications of ground water movement in various geological environments.
  
  • GLY 587 - Industrial Rocks and Minerals

    3 hrs.
    Nature and formation of industrial rock and mineral deposits.
  
  • GLY 600 - Paleoclimatology

    3 hrs.
    Past climatic conditions based on the rock, mineral, and biologic record.
  
  • GLY 601 - Pleistocene Geology

    3 hrs.
    Earth history of the Pleistocene epoch, with emphasis on glacial phenomena.
  
  • GLY 603 - Sedimentary Environments

    3 hrs.
    Comparison of modern environments of sedimentation with the evidence regarding paleoenvironments.
  
  • GLY 604 - Tectonics

    3 hrs.
    Investigation of large-scale crustal deformation.
  
  • GLY 607 - Sedimentary Petrology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 403/GLY 503 , 405/GLY 505 , or permission of instructor. Origin, classification, composition and geochemistry of sedimentary rocks.
  
  • GLY 607L - Sedimentary Petrology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 607 .
  
  • GLY 608 - Gulf Coast Geology

    3 hrs.
    Stratigraphy, structural geology, and mineral resources of the Gulf Coastal Province of the United States.
  
  • GLY 612 - Isotope Geology

    3 hrs.
    Theory and application of geochronology and the use of isotopes as tracers of geological processes.
  
  • GLY 615 - Clay Mineralogy

    3 hrs.
    Origin, structure, and chemistry of clays, identification techniques, clay-water systems, soil formation, and engineering applications.
  
  • GLY 615L - Clay Mineralogy Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 615 .
  
  • GLY 641 - Paleoecology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 341 or equivalent. A study of the relationship between ancient organisms and the environment in which they lived; field trips.
  
  • GLY 677 - Advanced Groundwater Hydrology

    3 hrs.
    The advanced study of groundwater flow and seepage, well hydraulics, water quality, groundwater management, modeling techniques, and exploration methods pertaining to water resource investigations.
  
  • GLY 680 - Advanced Field Mapping

    3 hrs.
    Field and classroom based instruction with the goal of learning concepts of rock deformation coupled with field excursions to practice and implement these concepts along the Appalachian Mountain belt.
  
  • GLY 689 - Seminar

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. May be repeated once for a total of 2 hours credit.
  
  • GLY 691 - Research in Geology

    1-16 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Approval of major instructor.
  
  • GLY 692 - Special Problems in Geology

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Approval of chair. Investigation of a specific problem not related to thesis research.
  
  • GLY 697 - Independent Study and Research

    Hours arr.
    Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who are actively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, or using other resources of the university must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.
  
  • GLY 698 - Thesis

    1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs.

German

  
  • GER 501 - German Reading for Research I

    3 hrs.
    Beginning study of fundamental structures and vocabulary to facilitate reading in German for research. Credit hours may not count towards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
  
  • GER 502 - German Reading for Research II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 501 . A continuation of the study of language structures and vocabulary begun in German 501. Readings from a variety of disciplines will be examined. Credit hours may not count towards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
  
  • GER 505 - German Diction and Phonetics

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  
  • GER 506 - Advanced Grammar

    3 hrs.
    Advanced study of German grammar; reading and stylistic analysis.
  
  • GER 581 - Study Abroad

    1-9 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced knowledge of German; prior arrangements must be made for the evaluation and receipt of credit. Credit will be granted for systematic study of the language and culture or the language and literature of a foreign area. Study must be under the direction of a recognized teaching institution approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The department will examine and grade the progress and achievement of the participants in this program before granting credit.
  
  • GER 645 - German Seminar

    3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of 9 hours if topics vary.

Greek

  
  • GRK 545 - Reading in Greek Literature

    3 hrs.

Higher Education Administration

  
  • HE 612 - Helping Skills in Student Affairs Practice

    3 hrs.
    Emphasizes theories and principles undergirding the practical application of various helping techniques in student affairs.
  
  • HE 614 - Administration in Student Affairs

    3 hrs.
    This course introduces students to the complexities of organization and administration of American higher education with an emphasis on student affairs.
  
  • HE 615 - The American College Student

    3 hrs.
    An overview of the American college student, including historical background, demography, societal influences, issues, and trends.
  
  • HE 619 - Cultural Diversity in Student Affairs

    3 hrs.
    A theoretical and skill development course for Student Affairs professional designed to strengthen multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills of diverse populations in the higher education setting.
  
  • HE 636 - Administrative Internship

    1-12 hrs.
    Intensive field experience under supervision of practitioner/mentor and university faculty coordinator.
  
  • HE 639 - Foundations of Student Affairs Administration

    3 hrs.
    A comprehensive introduction to student affairs administration; its philosophical, historical and ethical foundations, functional areas and role in higher education.
  
  • HE 640 - History of Higher Education & Student Affairs

    3 hrs.
    This course is designed for CPS (Student Affairs) students to gain an understanding and appreciation of the past to help them develop policies and practices in today’s university setting.
  
  • HE 645 - Advising Student Organizations & Groups

    3 hrs.
    This course will provide Student Affairs administrators a knowledge base and skills that are necessary to assist advisers of student organizations in improving their effectiveness.
  
  • HE 654 - Supervised Practice in Student Affairs

    3 hrs.
    A basic field practicum for student affairs administration specialists.
  
  • HE 655 - Capstone Seminar in Student Affairs

    3 hrs.
     This course is designed to promote the integration of course curriculum and practitioner experiences of the Student Affairs program through thoughtful reflection and writing.
 

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