Jun 25, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Geography

  
  • GHY 424 - Quaternary Environments

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Prereqisite: Choose one: BSC 103 , GHY 104 , GHY 105 , GLY 101 , CHE 104 . Intro to the principles and methods used to reconstruct paleoenvironments. May be taken as GLY 424
  
  • GHY 424L - Quaternary Environments Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GHY 424 . Hands-on experience with the analysis and interpretations of proxy data commonly used to reconstruct past environments. May be taken as GLY 424L
  
  • GHY 425 - Environmental Climatology

    3 hrs.
    Acquisition, analysis and interpretation of meteorological and climatological data. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding climatic anomalies at a variety of time scales, as well as on human-environmental interactions.
  
  • GHY 427 - Meteorology

    3 hrs.
    Study of the temporal and areal variations in composition, structure and working of the atmosphere. Practice in use of instruments and measurements.
  
  • GHY 428 - Severe Storms

    3 hrs.
    An examination of the causes, characteristics and destructive nature of severe weather.
  
  • GHY 435 - Historical Geography of the American Landscape

    3 hrs.
    Examines the nature and causes of change in the human landscape of the United States.
  
  • GHY 440 - Population and Human Resources

    3 hrs.
    A geographical analysis of the spatial variations in demographic and non-demographic aspects of human populations.
  
  • GHY 441 - Contemporary Issues in Geography Seminar

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): 18 hours credit in geography. This discussion course focuses on analysis of the geographical background to topical issues.
  
  • GHY 442 - Social Geography: Values Systems and Landscape Change

    3 hrs.
    An analysis of the relationship between geographical patterns of human social organization, social values and spatial patterns of landscape change.
  
  • GHY 451 - Theory of Economic Location

    3 hrs.
    Principles of economic location analysis with emphasis on locational decision-making and investment by different types of businesses; relevance to economic development and planning stressed.
  
  • GHY 455 - Environmental Hazards

    3 hrs.
    The course will focus on understanding the relationship between nature and society that makes people and places vulnerable to hazards, and the societal response to hazards.
  
  • GHY 472 - Soils

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GHY 105  or equivalent. Instruction on the formation, composition, properties, variability, classification, distribution and mangement of soils. (same as GLY 472 )
  
  • GHY 475 - Fluvial Geomorphology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GHY 105  or equivalent. Instruction on river channel hydrology, hydraulic behavior, sediment transport, morphologic dynamics and applications. (same as GLY 475 )
  
  • GHY 477 - Ground Water Hydrology

    3 hrs.
    Pre-or Corequisite: GLY 476 . An introductory-level course descibing the principles and applications of ground water movement in various geological environments. (same as GLY 477 )
  
  • GHY 489 - Caribbean Studies

    1-6 hrs.
    Variable content. Lecture series, field exercises and research offered abroad under the auspices of the Center for International Education.
  
  • GHY 491 - Internship

    1-9 hrs.
    The internship gives the students credit for practical, supervised experience in the workplace; it may be repeated to a maximum of nine hours.
  
  • GHY 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    May be repeated for a total of six hours. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in GHY 492H.)
  
  • GHY 493 - 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 six hours.
  
  • GHY 494 - Prolaboratory in Geographic Information

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Preparation and presentation of a professional GIS, remote sensing or cartographic project; may be repeated with change of content for a total of six hours.
  
  • GHY 498 - Study Abroad

    1-6 hrs.
    Students gain experience of foreign environments, both cultural and physical, through structured programs offered by the Department of Geography and Geology.
  
  • GHY 499 - British Studies: Geography of the British Isles

    3-6 hrs.
    An overview of the human and physical geography of the British Isles; includes field trips and directed research.

Geology

  
  • GLY 101 - Physical Geology

    3 hrs.
    An introductory course emphasizing the origin and nature of earth materials and processes affecting the earth’s surface and interior. (CC 1113)
  
  • GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 101 . An elementary study of rocks, minerals and maps. (CC 1111)
  
  • GLY 103 - Historical Geology

    3 hrs.
    A study of earth history as revealed in the character and fossil content of rocks. (CC 1123)
  
  • GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 103 . Introduction to the study of fossils and interpretation of geologic maps. (CC 1121)
  
  • GLY 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science

    3 hrs.
    Survey of the physical, chemical, geological and biological features of the ocean. (Same as MAR 151 )
  
  • GLY 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 151 . Elementary exercises for interpreting oceanographic data and samples. (same as MAR 151L )
  
  • GLY 301 - Mineralogy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GLY 101L , CHE 106 . Pre- or corequisite: MAT 103  or MAT 167 . Elements of crystallography, silicate structures, and determinative mineralogy.
  
  • GLY 301L - Mineralogy Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 301 .
  
  • GLY 304 - Petrology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 301 , GLY 301L . Principles of rock genesis, classification and recognition.
  
  • GLY 304L - Petrology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 304 .
  
  • GLY 306 - Environmental Geology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101  or permission of instructor. The nature of geological hazards and man’s impact on the environment.
  
  • GLY 308 - Structural Geology

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 301 . Principles of rock deformation.
  
  • GLY 308L - Structural Geology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 308 .
  
  • GLY 310 - Geomorphology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GLY 101L . MAT 103  or MAT 167 . Study of geologic processes involved in landscape development.
  
  • GLY 310L - Geomorphology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 310 .
  
  • GLY 341 - Invertebrate Paleontology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 103 , GLY 103L  or permission of instructor. Taxonomy, morphological features and geologic distribution of invertebrate fossils.
  
  • GLY 341L - Invertebrate Paleontology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 341 .
  
  • GLY 401 - Principles of Stratigraphy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 301 , GLY 308 , GLY 341  or permission of instructor. A study of the character and distribution of sedimentary rock units in space and time.
  
  • GLY 403 - Optical Mineralogy

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 304 . Introduction to optical mineralogy, and thin section study of rocks using polarizing microscope.
  
  • GLY 403L - Optical Mineralogy Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 403 .
  
  • GLY 405 - Sedimentology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 304 . Origin of sedimentary particles, sedimentary structures and classification of sedimentary rocks.
  
  • GLY 405L - Sedimentology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 405 .
  
  • GLY 406 - Fundamentals of Crystallography

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 103 . An introduction to the concepts of crystal systems, morphology, Herman-Mauguin symbols, Bravais lattice, unit cells, Miller indices and X-ray diffraction; for non-geology majors.
  
  • GLY 406L - Fundamentals of Crystallography Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 406 .
  
  • GLY 407 - Principles of X-ray Diffraction

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 301 , GLY 406  or permission of instructor. Introduction to principles, analytical techniques and precautions involved in X-ray diffraction instrumentation.
  
  • GLY 407L - Principles of X-ray Diffraction Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 407 .
  
  • GLY 408 - Petrography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 304 , GLY 304L , GLY 403 , GLY 403L . Characterization of rock composition and textures, classification and petrogenesis with use of polarizing microscope and thin sections.
  
  
  • GLY 410 - 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 411 - Applied Groundwater Geochemistry

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Recommended GLY 410 , GLY 476 . Applications of chemistry to the study of groundwater, interactions with natural elements and human-induced groundwater changes.
  
  • GLY 420 - Applied Geophysics I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 308 , PHY 201  or consent of instructor. Introduction to seismic methods used in hydrocarbon and mineral exploration.
  
  • GLY 420L - Applied Geophysics I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 420 . Introductory exercises in seismic computation and interpretation.
  
  • GLY 421 - Applied Geophysics II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 308 , PHY 201  or consent of instructor. Introduction to gravity, magnetic and electrical methods used in hydrocarbon and mineral exploration.
  
  • GLY 421L - Applied Geophysics II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 421 . Introductory exercises in computation and interpretation of gravity, magnetic and electrical fields.
  
  • GLY 422 - Geophysical Well-Logging

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , MAT 103 , PHY 201 . Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 405 . Principles of obtaining data from bore hole instruments, and geological interpretation of data.
  
  • GLY 422L - Geophysical Well-Logging Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 422 .
  
  • GLY 423 - Geological Remote Sensing and GIS

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 301 , GLY 304  and GLY 308  or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): GLY 423L . Applications of geospatial data and imagery to geology.
  
  • GLY 423L - Geological Remote Sensing and GIS Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 423 . A lab to accompany GLY 423 .
  
  • GLY 430 - Principles of Geology for Science Teachers

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Principles of physical and historical geology for teachers; not applicable to geology degree.
  
  • GLY 430L - Principles of Geology for Science Teachers Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 430 .
  
  • GLY 443 - Calcareous Micropaleontology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 341 . Taxonomy, morphology and stratigraphic use of carbonate microfossils.
  
  • GLY 443L - Calcareous Micropaleontology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 443 .
  
  • GLY 444 - Siliceous Micropaleontology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 341 . Taxonomy, morphology and stratigraphic use of siliceous and organic-walled microfossils.
  
  • GLY 444L - Siliceous Micropaleontology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 444 .
  
  • GLY 450 - Geological Marine Science

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 405 , or consent of instructor. Study of the formation and deformation of the oceanic crust and the distribution and character of marine sediments. (same as MAR 481 )
  
  • GLY 450L - Geological Marine Science Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 450 . (same as MAR 481L )
  
  • GLY 465 - Engineering Geology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 308  or permission of instructor. 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 470 - Petroleum Geology

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 401  or permission of instructor. The origin, occurrence and accumulation of oil and natural gas.
  
  • GLY 470L - Petroleum Geology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): GLY 470 .
  
  • GLY 472 - Soils

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GHY 105  or equivalent. Instruction on the formation, composition, properties, variability, classification, distribution and mangement of soils. (same as GHY 472 )
  
  • GLY 474 - Geological Excursion

    1 hr.
    Field studies of geological phenomena in areas remote from the campus.
  
  • GLY 475 - Fluvial Geomorphology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GHY 105  or equivalent. Instruction on river channel hydrology, hydraulic behavior, sediment transport, morphologic dynamics and applications. (same as GHY 475 )
  
  • GLY 476 - Hydrology

    3 hrs.
    Pre- or corequisite: GLY 401  or permission of instructor. An introduction to the origin, distribution, movement and properties of the waters of the earth.
  
  • GLY 477 - Ground Water Hydrology

    3 hrs.
    Pre-or Co-requisite: GLY 476 . An introductory level course descibing the principles and applications of ground water movement in various geological environments. (same as GHY 477 )
  
  • GLY 478 - Geological Field and Research Methods

    4 hrs.
    Pre- or corequisites: GLY 304 , GLY 308 , GLY 401 . An introduction to writing, computer and field techniques in the geological sciences.
  
  • GLY 480 - Field Geology

    6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 304 , GLY 308 , 380, GLY 401 . Geologic maps, stratographic columns, structural cross-sections and reports will be prepared based on field data collected by the student.
  
  • GLY 487 - Industrial Rocks and Minerals

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Nature and formation of industrial rock and mineral deposits.
  
  • GLY 492 - Special Problems in Geology

    1-4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the chair. Independent study or research.
  
  • GLY 498 - Senior Thesis

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of chair. Formal presentation and publication of supervised research for students with senior standing; degree requirement for McCarty Scholarship awardees.

College of Health

  
  • COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness

    3 hrs.
    Wellness within an integrated framework encompassing topics associated with fitness, nutrition and health.
  
  • COH 101 - Diversity and Social Justice

    3 hrs.
    The universality of diversity with a focus on social justice issues.

History

  
  • HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.

    3 hrs.
    (CC 1113, 1143, 1163, 1183)
  
  • HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present

    3 hrs.
    (CC 1123, 1153, 1173, 1193)
  
  • HIS 110 - Enrichment for Licensure Students I: World History

    1 hr.
    This one-hour arranged course consists of a minimum of 15 hours of varied enrichment experiences in world history. Required for future teachers of history and social studies.
  
  • HIS 111 - Enrichment for Licensure Students II: U.S. History

    1 hr.
    This one-hour arranged course consists of a minimum of 15 hours of varied enrichment experiences in U.S. history. Required for future teachers of history and social studies.
  
  • HIS 201 - Survey of United States History to 1877

    3 hrs.
    (CC 2213, 2243)
  
  • HIS 202 - Survey of United States History since 1877

    3 hrs.
    (CC 2223, 2253)
  
  • HIS 204 - Exploring History

    3 hrs.
    Topic varies. May be retaken for credit (up to nine hours). Course especially recommended for students considering advanced study in history.
  
  • HIS 300 - Research Seminar

    3 hrs.
    A basic course to acquaint the student with the theory and practice of historical study.
  
  • HIS 302 - Integrated American Social Studies to 1877

    3 hrs.
    Strengthens content knowledge about social studies and models innovative multidisciplinary instructional methods.
  
  • HIS 304 - Survey of Islamic History

    3 hrs.
    Provides undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about the evolution of Islamic history and culture.
  
  • HIS 305 - Survey of Asian History


    A historical study of the countries of Asia in the 19th and 20th centuries.
  
  • HIS 307 - Survey of African History, 1500-Present

    3 hrs.
    Exploration of the key aspects of the history of Africa, designed to give students a general working knowledge of Africa and Africans from the early modern era to the present.
  
  • HIS 310 - Survey of Latin American History

    3 hrs.
    A study of Latin American history from the conquest to the present with an emphasis on social, economic, and cultural developments.
  
  • HIS 324 - The Celts

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to the ancient and early medieval Celts of Western Europe and the British Isles up to 1170, including political, social, cultural, and religious achievements.
  
  • HIS 325 - The Classical World

    3 hrs.
    A survey of classical Greece and Rome.
  
  • HIS 326 - The Rise of Christianity and the Roman Empire

    3 hrs.
    A study of the emergence of Christianity as an intellectual, religious, and political force in late antiquity and the early Middle Ages.
  
  • HIS 328 - Ancient and Medieval Women

    3 hrs.
    Introduces students to women in ancient and medieval Europe; their roles, attitudes about women, perceptions of their strengths and weaknesses.
  
  • HIS 329 - Women in Modern European History

    3 hrs.
    Provides an introduction to the role of women in modern European history from 1500 to the present.
 

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