Sep 27, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

German

  
  • GER 406 - Advanced Grammar

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . Advanced study of German grammar, reading and stylistic analysis.
  
  • GER 442 - Survey of German Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . A chronological study of German literature. May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary; credit obtained through study abroad. (WI)
  
  • GER 443 - Survey of German Literature II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . May be repeated for a total of six hours if topics vary. Credit obtained through study abroad. (WI)
  
  • GER 445 - Topics in German Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. Credit obtained through study abroad. (WI)
  
  • GER 446 - The German Novelle

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 341 . A study of important Novellen representative of literary currents in the 19th and 20th centuries, and an examination of literary theory relevant to the genre. (WI)
  
  • GER 481 - Senior-Level Credit for Study Abroad

    3-9 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 300 level; otherwise same as GER 281 . Advanced systematic study abroad of the German language, with particular emphasis on (I) oral and written communication (equivalent to GER 406 ), (II) culture and civilization, (III) literature (equivalent to GER 445 ) at the senior-year level.
  
  • GER 491 - Advanced Studies in the German Language

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least three hours of German at the 300 level. May be repeated for a total of six hours if topics vary; credit obtained through study abroad.

Greek

  
  • GRK 101 - Beginning Greek I

    3 hrs.
  
  • GRK 102 - Beginning Greek II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 101  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 201 - Intermediate Greek I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 102  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 202 - Intermediate Greek II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 201  or equivalent.
  
  • GRK 445 - Readings in Greek Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 201  or equivalent. May be taken for a total of nine hours; topics range from Greek epic and tragedy to philosophy and New Testament.

Italian

  
  • ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I

    3 hrs.
  
  • ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITA 101  or equivalent.
  
  • ITA 181 - Beginning Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Prior arrangements for evaluation and receipt of credit. Beginning study of the Italian language and culture with emphasis on communicative skills (equivalent to ITA 101  and/or ITA 102 ). Credit granted for systematic study of the Italian language and culture in a recognized teaching institution, approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; department will examine and grade progress and achievement of participants in program before granting credit.
  
  • ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITA 102  or equivalent.
  
  • ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITA 201  or equivalent.
  
  • ITA 281 - Intermediate Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 100 level; otherwise same as ITA 181 .
  
  • ITA 381 - Junior Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 200 level; otherwise same as ITA 181 .
  
  • ITA 481 - Senior Credit for Study Abroad

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at the 300 level; otherwise same as ITA 181 .

Japanese

  
  • JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I

    3 hrs.
  
  • JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101  or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 102  or equivalent.
  
  • JPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): JPN 201  or equivalent.

Latin

  
  • LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I

    3 hrs.
  
  • LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 101  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 102  or equivalent. (CC 2413)
  
  • LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 201  or equivalent. (CC 2423)
  
  • LAT 411 - Medieval Latin

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 202  or equivalent. A survey of medieval Latin from St. Augustine to Copernicus.
  
  • LAT 445 - Readings in Latin Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 202  or equivalent. May be taken for a total of nine hours; topics range from Latin poetry and epic to history and medieval Latin.

Portuguese

  
  • POR 101 - Beginning Portuguese I

    3 hrs.
    Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.
  
  • POR 102 - Beginning Portuguese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): POR 101  or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.
  
  • POR 200 - Portuguese for Spanish Speakers

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 202  and/or consent.
  
  • POR 201 - Intermediate Portuguese I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): POR 102 or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.
  
  • POR 202 - Intermediate Portuguese II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): POR 201  or equivalent. Designed for greater fluency in oral and written use of Portuguese, increase vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Russian

  
  • RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I

    3 hrs.
  
  • RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 101  or equivalent.
  
  • RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 102  or equivalent.
  
  • RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 201  or equivalent.
  
  • RUS 305 - Conversation and Composition

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 202 .
  
  • RUS 341 - Reading Russian

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): RUS 202 .

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to the Spanish Language and Spanish speaking world for students with no experience in Spanish. The course provides the opportunity for students to develop all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. (CC 1213)
  
  • SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II

    3 hrs.
    A continuation to the Spanish Language and Spanish speaking world for students with experience in SPA 101 . The course provides the opportunity for students to develop all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. (CC 1223)
  
  • SPA 130 - Accelerated Beginning Spanish

    3 hrs.
    This course is an accelerated review for students who have had previous Spanish classroom experience. It covers the same materials as SPA 101  and SPA 102  in an accelerated format.
  
  • SPA 164 - Spanish for Health Professionals I

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic community in health care setting; no Spanish prerequisite; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 165 - Spanish for Health Professionals II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 164  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the health and medical care context; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 167 - Spanish for Business Professionals I

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, business/cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic business community; no Spanish prerequisite; business majors only.
  
  • SPA 168 - Spanish for Business Professionals II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 167  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the business context; business majors only.
  
  • SPA 181 - Beginning Spanish I Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): prior arrangements for evaluation and receipt of credit. Beginning study of the Spanish language and culture, with emphasis on communicative skills (equivalent to SPA 101 ); credit will be granted for systematic study of the Spanish language and culture in a recognized teaching institution, in a Spanish-speaking country, approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; department will examine and grade progress and achievement of participants in program before granting credit.
  
  • SPA 182 - Beginning Spanish II Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 , SPA 181  or equivalent; otherwise same as SPA 181 , equivalent to SPA 102 .
  
  • SPA 184 - Spanish for Health Professionals I Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic community in health care setting; no Spanish prerequisite; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 185 - Spanish for Health Professionals II Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 164  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the health and medical care context; health majors only.
  
  • SPA 187 - Spanish for Business Professionals I Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Basic linguistic, business/cultural concepts, situational communication practice for interaction with Hispanic business community; no Spanish prerequisite; business majors only.
  
  • SPA 188 - Spanish for Business Professionals II Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 167  or equivalent. Enhanced skill development in understanding, reading, writing and speaking Spanish in the business context; business majors only.
  
  • SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    3 hrs.
    A continuation to the Spanish Language and Spanish speaking world for students with experience in SPA 101  and SPA 102 . The course provides the opportunity for students to develop all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. (CC 2213)
  
  • SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    3 hrs.
    A continuation to the Spanish Language and Spanish speaking world for students with experience in SPA 101 , SPA 102  and SPA 201 . The course provides the opportunity for students to develop all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. (CC 2223)
  
  • SPA 281 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 , SPA 182  or equivalent; otherwise same as SPA 181  (see SPA 181 ). Intermediate-level study abroad of the Spanish language and culture (the equivalent of SPA 201 ) with particular emphasis on communicative skills at this level.
  
  • SPA 282 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit for Study Abroad

    3-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 , SPA 281  or equivalent; otherwise same as SPA 181 . Equivalent to SPA 202 
  
  • SPA 305 - Writing in Spanish

    3 hrs.
    Reading of contemporary short story, discussion of literary techniques, composition, grammar review.
  
  • SPA 313 - Grammar Review

    3 hrs.
    A review of the principles of Spanish grammar.
  
  • SPA 321 - Spanish Intermediate Conversation

    3 hrs.
    Prepared dialogs based on life situations and current events.
  
  • SPA 331 - Hispanic Daily Life

    3 hrs.
    A comprehensive study and review of the language and cultural protocols commonly encountered in everyday life in the Hispanic world.
  
  • SPA 332 - Traditions, Festivals and Icons

    3 hrs.
    The cultural traditions, festivals and icons of the Hispanic world, their origins, underlying motives and roles they play in shaping society’s culture and values.
  
  • SPA 340 - Reading in Spanish

    3 hrs.
    This course aims to build reading skills in Spanish, with special attention given to word recognition, global comprehension and the understanding of cultural and historical context.
  
  • SPA 341 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to genres, literary structure, terms, methods of critical analysis and approaches to the reading and study of Spanish literature.
  
  • SPA 344 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to linguistic concepts and the phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics and sociolinguistics and second language acquisition of Spanish.
  
  • SPA 361 - Spanish for Law Enforcement

    3 hrs.
    For criminal justice majors or minors only. Not for Spanish majors and minors. Intensive language training for law enforcement personnel with special emphasis in oral communication.
  
  • SPA 381 - Intermediate Oral Communication Credit for Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Intermediate-advanced study abroad, emphasis on oral communication; repeatable. equivalent to SPA 321 
  
  • SPA 382 - Grammar and Composition Credit for Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Intermediate-advanced study abroad with emphasis on grammar and composition. (equivalent to SPA 313 )
  
  • SPA 383 - Culture and Intro to Literature Credit for Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Intermediate-advanced study abroad with emphasis on culture and literature. (equivalent to SPA 332  or SPA 341 )
  
  • SPA 405 - Spanish Phonetics

    3 hrs.
    A contrastive study of the phonetic systems of English and Spanish with emphasis on corrective exercises in Spanish pronunciation.
  
  • SPA 406 - Advanced Composition and Grammar

    3 hrs.
    Review of basic grammar, progressing to more sophisticated aspects; idiom study; composition.
  
  • SPA 421 - Advanced Conversation

    3 hrs.
    Conversational practice in formal and informal language drawn from print and electronic media.
  
  • SPA 433 - Hispanic Film

    3 hrs.
    Overview of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Discussions will emphasize cultural and socio-historical issues.
  
  • SPA 435 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

    3 hrs.
    A chronological survey of Spanish history and culture from Celt- Iberian times to the present. (WI)
  
  • SPA 436 - Latin American Culture and Civilization

    3 hrs.
    A chronological survey of Hispanic civilizations and institutions. (WI)
  
  • SPA 437 - Topics in Culture

    3 hrs.
    Advanced in-depth thematic study of a major issue related to Hispanic culture as explored through authentic texts and media. Repeatable for up to 9 hours as topics vary.
  
  • SPA 440 - Survey of Latin American Literature

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least six hours of Spanish at the 300 level. May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. Historical overview of major Latin American authors, texts, and literary tendencies.
  
  • SPA 441 - Spanish Capstone Seminar

    3 hrs.
    Writing intensive capstone course including extensive oral and written communication in Spanish.
  
  • SPA 442 - Survey of Spanish Literature

    3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary.
  
  • SPA 443 - Survey of Peninsular Literature II

    3 hrs.
    The literature of Spain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
  
  • SPA 445 - Topics in Spanish Literature

    3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
  
  • SPA 446 - Don Quijote

    3 hrs.
    A study of the Cervantes novel, of its historical and literary background, and of the principal critical materials.
  
  • SPA 452 - Topics in Latin American Literature

    3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary.
  
  • SPA 481 - Advanced Oral and Written Communication Credit for Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Advanced study and practice of oral and written skills; repeatable. (equivalent to SPA 421 , SPA 406 )
  
  • SPA 482 - Hispanic Culture and Civilization Credit for Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Advanced culture and civilization study abroad. (equivalent to SPA 435 , SPA 436 )
  
  • SPA 483 - Topics in Hispanic Literature Credit for Study Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Systematic study of certain topics in Hispanic literature. (equivalent to SPA 442 , SPA 445 , SPA 452 )
  
  • SPA 491 - Advanced Studies in the Spanish Language

    3 hrs.
    Content varies in response to students’ interests and needs. Topics include: syntax, lexicography and etymology; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
  
  • SPA 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and approval by chair. May be repeated twice.

Forensic Science

  
  • FSC 140 - The Science of Forensic Science

    3 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): FSC 140L . The biological, chemical, physical and physiological principles important for the understanding of forensic science.
  
  • FSC 140L - The Science of Forensic Science Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 140  is required.
  
  • FSC 141 - Introduction to Forensic Science II

    3 hrs.
    This course is designed to cover the fundamental aspects of drug identification, toxicology, solid dosage and DNA.
  
  • FSC 301 - Forensic Biology I

    3 hrs.
    Identification and analysis of blood and other bodily fluids found at crime scenes and laboratory samples from a forensic perspective.
  
  • FSC 320 - Forensic Analysis

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FSC 140 /FSC 140L . Corequisite(s): FSC 320L . Overview of forensic laboratory instrumentation used in today’s forensic laboratories.
  
  • FSC 320L - Forensic Analysis Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): FSC 140 /FSC 140L . Corequisite(s): FSC 320 . Overview of forensic laboratory instrumentation used in today’s forensic laboratories.
  
  • FSC 321 - Forensic Biology II

    3 hrs.
    Designed to cover the analysis of body fluids using DNA fingerprinting techniques and comparison of different samples using DNA signatures.
  
  • FSC 340 - Fingerprint Analysis and Techniques

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): FSC 140  and FSC 140L . Corequisite(s): FSC 340L . Study of the techniques employed in the identification, interpretation, classification and recovery of fingerprints.
  
  • FSC 340L - Fingerprinting Techniques Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 340  is required.
  
  • FSC 430 - Survey of Forensic Toxicology

    3 hrs.
    Toxicology as applied to forensic investigations.
  
  • FSC 430L - Survey of Forensic Toxicology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): FSC 320 /FSC 320L . Corequisite(s): FSC 430 . Overview of sample preparation and use of forensic lab instruments used for toxicology analyses.
 

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