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SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 or equivalent. (CC 2213)
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SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 or equivalent. (CC 2223)
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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.
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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
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SPA 305 - Writing in Spanish 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 and SPA 313 . Reading of contemporary short story, discussion of literary techniques, composition, grammar review. (WI)
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SPA 313 - Grammar Review 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 . A review of the principles of Spanish grammar.
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SPA 321 - Spanish Intermediate Conversation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 . Prepared dialogs based on life situations and current events.
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SPA 331 - Hispanic Daily Life 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 or equivalent. A comprehensive study and review of the language and cultural protocols commonly encountered in everyday life in the Hispanic world.
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SPA 332 - Traditions, Festivals and Icons 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): One 300-level SPA course. 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.
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SPA 340 - Reading in Spanish 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 , SPA 282 or equivalent and consent of instructor. 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.
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SPA 341 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 or equivalent and SPA 305 . Introduction to genres, literary structure, terms, methods of critical analysis and approaches to the reading and study of Spanish literature.
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SPA 344 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of SPA at the 300 Level. Introduction to linguistic concepts and the phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics and sociolinguistics and second language acquisition of Spanish.
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SPA 361 - Spanish for Law Enforcement 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 . 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.
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SPA 381 - Intermediate Oral Communication Credit for Study Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 , SPA 282 or equivalent; otherwise same as SPA 181 (see SPA 181 ). Intermediate-advanced study abroad, emphasis on oral communication; repeatable. equivalent to SPA 321
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SPA 382 - Grammar and Composition Credit for Study Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 , SPA 282 or equivalent; otherwise same as SPA 181 . Intermediate-advanced study abroad with emphasis on grammar and composition. (equivalent to SPA 313 )
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SPA 383 - Culture and Intro to Literature Credit for Study Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of six hours at the 300 level; otherwise same as SPA 181 . Intermediate-advanced study abroad with emphasis on culture and literature. (equivalent to SPA 332 or SPA 341 )
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SPA 405 - Spanish Phonetics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of six hours at the 300 level. A contrastive study of the phonetic systems of English and Spanish with emphasis on corrective exercises in Spanish pronunciation.
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SPA 406 - Advanced Composition and Grammar 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of nine hours at the 300 level or equivalent. Review of basic grammar, progressing to more sophisticated aspects; idiom study; composition. (WI)
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SPA 421 - Advanced Conversation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of nine hours at the 300 level, including SPA 321 and SPA 313 . Conversational practice in formal and informal language drawn from print and electronic media.
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SPA 433 - Hispanic Film 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): six hours 300 level Spanish. Overview of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Discussions will emphasize cultural and socio-historical issues.
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SPA 435 - Spanish Culture and Civilization 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of six hours at 300 level. A chronological survey of Spanish history and culture from Celt- Iberian times to the present. (WI)
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SPA 436 - Latin American Culture and Civilization 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of six hours at the 300 level. A chronological survey of Hispanic civilizations and institutions. (WI)
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SPA 441 - Spanish Capstone Seminar 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): At least six hours at 400 level. Writing intensive capstone course including extensive oral and written communication in Spanish.
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SPA 442 - Survey of Spanish Literature 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): At least six hours of Spanish at the 300 level and SPA 341 . May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
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SPA 443 - Survey of Peninsular Literature II 3 hrs.
The literature of Spain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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SPA 445 - Topics in Spanish Literature 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): At least nine hours of Spanish at the 300 level and SPA 341 . May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
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SPA 446 - Don Quijote 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of six hours at the 300 level. A study of the Cervantes novel, of its historical and literary background, and of the principal critical materials.
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SPA 452 - Topics in Latin American Literature 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): At least six hours of Spanish at the 300 level and SPA 341 . May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary. (WI)
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SPA 481 - Advanced Oral and Written Communication Credit for Study Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of nine hours at the 300 level; otherwise same as SPA 181 . Advanced study and practice of oral and written skills; repeatable. (equivalent to SPA 421 , SPA 406 )
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SPA 482 - Hispanic Culture and Civilization Credit for Study Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of three hours at 400 level; otherwise same as SPA 181 . Advanced culture and civilization study abroad. (equivalent to SPA 435 , SPA 436 )
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SPA 483 - Topics in Hispanic Literature Credit for Study Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of six hrs at 400 level; otherwise same as SPA 181 . Systematic study of certain topics in Hispanic literature. (equivalent to SPA 442 , SPA 445 , SPA 452 )
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SPA 491 - Advanced Studies in the Spanish Language 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): At least three hours at the 400 level. Content varies in response to students’ interests and needs. Topics include: syntax, lexicography and etymology; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
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SPA 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and approval by chair. May be repeated twice.
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Forensic Science |
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FSC 140 - The Science of Forensic Science 3 hrs.
The biological, chemical, physical and physiological principles important for the understanding of forensic science.
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FSC 140L - The Science of Forensic Science Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 140 is required.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FSC 340 - Fingerprint Analysis and Techniques 3 hrs.
Study of the techniques employed in the identification, interpretation, classification and recovery of fingerprints.
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FSC 340L - Fingerprinting Techniques Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 340 is required.
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FSC 430 - Survey of Forensic Toxicology 3 hrs.
Toxicology as applied to forensic investigations.
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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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FSC 435 - Forensic Laboratory Policies and Procedures 3 hrs.
Overview of Forensic Laboratory Operations manual, Quality Assurance and Quality Control manuals.
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FSC 440 - Drug Identification 3 hrs.
Lectures, demonstrations and discussions covering all aspects of drug identification, emphasizing those relating to law enforcement.
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FSC 440L - Drug Identification Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): FSC 310 , FSC 310L . Corequisite(s): FSC 440 . Overview and use of forensic laboratory instrumentation to identify drugs and other precursor substances.
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FSC 442 - Arson and Explosives 3 hrs.
Introduction to fire investigation; arson and bombings.
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FSC 442L - Arson and Explosives Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 442 is required.
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FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): FSC 310 and FSC 340 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 445L is required. The processing of a crime scene, including crime scene photography, sketching of the crime scene and collecting and processing evidence.
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FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 445 is required. A laboratory designed to accompany FSC 445 .
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FSC 480 - Seminar in Forensic Science 3 hrs.
May be repeated for credit. Designed to cover areas of significance in the field of forensic science. Topics may include medio-legal death investigation, vehicle fire investigation and forensic photography.
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FSC 491 - Special Projects in Forensic Science 1 hr.
Individual studies in forensic science principles.
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FSC 491L - Laboratory for Forensic Science 3 hrs.
Laboratory to accompany FSC 491 .
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FSC 497 - Field Study in Forensic Science 3, 6, or 9 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the director of forensic science. Field work offering research and practice in a forensic science setting.
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FSC 499 - British Studies 1-6 hrs.
Variable content. Lecture series and research under the auspices of the Center of International Education.
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General Studies |
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GS 100 - Orientation 1 hr.
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GS 301 - College Survival 1 hr.
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Geography |
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GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
Introduction to descriptive and analytical principles of geographical analysis through consideration of regional themes. (CC 1113)
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GHY 102 - Introduction to Geography 3 hrs.
Introduction to the basic elements and concepts of geography. (CC 1123)
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GHY 103 - World Regions Through Film 1 hr.
Introduction to different geographical culture regions of the world through films, class meets on time per week to view a different film.
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GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs.
Atmospheric processes and geographic distribution of moisture, global temperatures and circulation interacting to create weather and storms; global climate patterns; human impact on climate.
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GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite or corequisite: GHY 104 . Exercises, observations and experiments applying scientific methods to atmospheric processes; two laboratory hours per week.
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GHY 105 - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography 3 hrs.
Geographic processes and spatial distribution of landforms; global hydrological systems; soil development and vegetation associations; human impact on landforms.
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GHY 105L - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GHY 105 . Exercises, observations and experiments applying scientific methods to landforms, soils and vegetation; two laboratory hours per week.
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GHY 210 - Maps and Civilization 1 hr.
Role of maps and map-making in society, considering both historic development and current role of cartography
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GHY 315 - Sources, Techniques and Analysis in Geography 3 hrs.
An introduction to the principles of data collection, analysis and presentation in a geographical context. (WI)
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GHY 326 - Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 325 recommended as prerequisite. An introduction to the atmosphere, its processes and weather forecasting.
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GHY 327 - Earth Surface Processes and Environments 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 325 recommended as prerequisite. Study of the natural processes influencing the origin and development of landscapes.
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GHY 330 - Unveiling the Earth: The Geography of Exploration 1 hr.
Examines the ways in which geographical information accumulated through the activities of traders, missionaries, politicians and others.
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GHY 331 - Cultural Systems in the Environment 3 hrs.
Geographical analysis of human interactions with environment through time; considers spatial significance and distribution of various cultural elements. (WI)
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GHY 341 - Geography and World Political Affairs 3 hrs.
The geographer’s approach to patterns of power, conflict and dispute resolution, including environmental affairs, development issues, strategic trading, multinational, electoral and local affairs.
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GHY 350 - Economic Geography 3 hrs.
Principles and practices of economic geography as applied at various scales from local to global.
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GHY 360 - World Cities 3 hrs.
The growth and structure of the world’s major cities, with emphasis on modern planning and development problems.
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GHY 362 - Urban Geography 3 hrs.
Review of urban development, processes contributing to development and effect these processes have on cities.
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GHY 370 - Conservation of Natural Resources 3 hrs.
An analysis of basic principles and problems associated with the use, misuse and conservation of natural resources.
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GHY 400 - Geography of Mississippi 3 hrs.
Survey of physical, economic and historical geography of the state; emphasis on human-environment relations and problems.
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GHY 401 - Geography of the United States and Canada 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 402 - Geography of Middle America and the Caribbean 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 403 - Geography of South America 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 404 - Geography of Europe 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 405 - Geography of Russia 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 406 - Geography of Africa 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 407 - Geography of East and South Asia 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 408 - Geography of Southwest Asia 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 409 - Geography of the Southwestern United States 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical landscapes, settlement history, human ecology and cultural systems of the southwest United States. Course includes a field trip to the region.
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GHY 410 - 21st Century Cartography 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 410L . Design of maps and graphs to effectively communicate spatial information. Map and geographic data sources.
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GHY 410L - 21st Century Cartography Laboratory 2 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Corequisite(s): GHY 410 . Use of mapping software to design and construct effective maps and techniques for obtaining maps and geographic data from the World Wide Web and other sources.
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GHY 411 - Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 411L . Acquisition, analysis and interpretation of aerial photographic products, digital remotely sensed imagery and the analytic tools in current use by the public and private sectors.
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GHY 411L - Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation Laboratory 1 hr.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Corequisite(s): GHY 411. Application of remote sensing images interpretation principles using manual and automated analysis tools.
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GHY 412 - Environmental Remote Sensing 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 411 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): GHY 412L . Advanced image-processing techniques using a variety of images and computer packages; course focus is on environmental applications and integration with other spatial analysis tools.
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GHY 412L - Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory 1 hr.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): GHY 411L or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): GHY 412 . Students are exposed to a variety of advanced image-processing techniques using digital remote sensing imagery.
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GHY 416 - Computer Applications in Geography 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 416L . Role of personal computers in geography; concepts and applications of computerized geographic mapping, information, simulation and analytic techniques.
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GHY 416L - Computer Applications in Geography Laboratory 1 hr.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Corequisite(s): GHY 416 . Operation of computerized geographic mapping, information, simulation and analytic systems.
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GHY 417 - Geographic Information System 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 417L . Concepts and applications of geographic information systems in natural and human resource management and business decision-making.
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GHY 417L - Geographic Information System Laboratory 1 hr.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Corequisite(s): GHY 417 . Operation of computerized geographic information systems for design-making.
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GHY 418 - Spatial Analysis 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 417 . Corequisite(s): GHY 418L . Theory and application of geographic information systems and spatial statistics in decision-making.
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GHY 418L - Spatial Analysis Laboratory 2 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Corequisite(s): GHY 418 . Design, construction and use of a geographic information system database.
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GHY 419 - Managing Geographic Information Systems 1 hr.
Theory and practice of managing a geographic information system.
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GHY 422 - Biogeography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Study of plant and animal distributions, and human impacts on distributions, from a geographic, geological and biological perspective. (May be taken as BSC 406 )
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