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Family and Consumer Sciences |
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FCS 411 - Fundamentals of Cooperative Extension
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
History, philosophy and organizational structure of the Cooperative Extension Service, major areas of program emphasis, teaching methods used and relationships with other educational agencies.
Crosslisted With: AGRI 411
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FCS 460 - Orientation to Field Experience
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Intensive course emphasizing preparation for individualized field experience in area of career choice. Scheduled concurrently with FCS 48- and FCS 49- Supervised Field Experience (1-5, 1-5)
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and minimum of 2.50 cumulative grade point average or permission of instructor.
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Family and Consumer Sciences Education |
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FCSE 300 - Managing Family & Consumer Sciences Classrooms
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of skills and techniques for effective management of family and consumer sciences classrooms. Includes techniques for management of food and textiles labs, principles of behavioral management, and interpersonal relationships in the classroom. This course will serve as a checkpoint for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) portfolio. Field experience required.
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FCSE 330 - Introduction to Vocational Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Program planning in Family and Consumer Sciences including Occupational Family & Consumer Sciences. Implications of TEAM and other models of teaching for curriculum and lesson planning. Leadership and supervision for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America programs and activities.Introduction to measurement and assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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FCSE 340 - Methods of Teaching Family & Consumer Sciences
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Learning and teaching styles, lesson planning and assessment. Examination of various instructional strategies and resources. Examination of edTPA requirements. Student, parent and teacher relationships and counseling.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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FCSE 400 - Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised field experience in a high school family and consumer sciences classroom. Includes lesson planning, instructional delivery, and assessment. To be taken the semester prior to student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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FCSE 404 - Student Teaching in Family & Consumer Sciences Placement 1
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised student teaching of Family and Consumer Sciences in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for minimum of 9 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), all other required courses in the Professional Education core, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and FCSE 405 .
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FCSE 405 - Student Teaching in Family & Consumer Sciences Placement 2
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised student teaching of Family and Consumer Sciences in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), all other required courses in the Professional Education core, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and FCSE 404 .
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Fashion Merchandising |
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FASH 102 - Fashion Selection and Personal Image
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Principles and elements of design applied to the personal and professional clothing needs of men and women.
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FASH 103 - Clothing Construction and Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Spring
Basic principles of fitting, pattern alterations and apparel construction; comparative study of factors influencing quality of ready-made garments.
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FASH 200 - Introduction to Fashion Merchandising
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Survey of the fashion business focusing on fashion socioeconomics, principles governing origins and activities involved in the delivery of goods and services to the consumer, including implications of these factors to apparel merchandising.
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FASH 206 - Visual Merchandising and Presentation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
The exploration of creative techniques utilized in the display of retail merchandise and their effective application to the enhancement of product saleability; to include presentation strategies for use with clients. A study of local and regional markets.
Prerequisite(s): INTD 100 or FASH 102 .
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FASH 300 - Clothing/Adornment and World Culture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Functional and sociocultural aspects of dress and adornment in world cultures. Historical, technological and economic influences.
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FASH 303 - Textiles
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Consumer-oriented study of textiles emphasizing properties of fiber and fabric in relation to the selection, use and care of apparel and household textiles.
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FASH 305 - Fashion Industry Processes
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Survey of the fashion industry from apparel production to marketing and distribution.
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FASH 307 - Fashion Promotion
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Fashion marketing communication techniques used to promote fashion merchandise. Evaluation of fashion retail sales promotion strategies.
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FASH 308 - Buying Functions in Merchandising
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
A comprehensive analysis of the buying structure, institutions and environments. Emphasis on buying practices, activities, techniques and underlying concepts fundamental to merchandising; computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 140 .
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FASH 309 - Fashion Merchandising Tour
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Tour of wholesale and retail establishments in national fashion centers. A maximum of three hours credit can be counted toward a major.
Prerequisite(s): Family and Consumer Sciences majors only or instructor’s permission.
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FASH 405 - Fashion History
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Apparel from ancient to modern times including a study of past and current designers, factors influencing the development of contemporary fashion.
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FASH 412 - Environmental Textiles
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selection of textiles based on design, use and care in environmental applications.
Prerequisite(s): FASH 303 recommended.
Crosslisted With: FASH 612
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FASH 415 - Fashion Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: As Needed
Principles of fashion design using flat pattern techniques and computer aided design applications; including advanced clothing construction techniques. Graduate students will be required to complete a research project resulting in a written paper.
Prerequisite(s): FASH 103 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FASH 615
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FASH 416 - Fashion Law and Media
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An analysis of the changing media landscape within the fashion industry and the role of various media outlets in responding to these changes. Additionally, this course will prepare students in the growing importance of legal procedures within the fashion industry in relation to intellectual property rights and analyze the role of consumer-centered media outlets in contributing to the need for legal protections in fashion.
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FRP 201 - Fellows Research Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Current topics in agriculture, geosciences, and natural resources management. Features topical subject delivery by Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources faculty with guest lecturers from industry, government agencies, and field practitioners. Students will complete an exhaustive literature review for FRP 202 in a subject area associated with their field of study.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a member of the Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program (AGN-FRP) and be in good standing (as determined by the AGN-FRP Committee).
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FRP 202 - Fellows Research Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Current topics in agriculture, geosciences, and natural resources management. Features topical subject delivery by Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources faculty with guest lecturers from industry, government agencies, and field practitioners. Students will complete an exhaustive literature review for FRP 202 in a subject area associated with their field of study.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a member of the Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program (AGN-FRP) and be in good standing (as determined by the AGN-FRP Committee).
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FRP 301 - Fellows Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Foundations for scientific writing and presentation. Topics include: searching the scientific literature, experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and professional presentation of research. Students will collect relevant data and develop a portfolio demonstrating data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation skills.
Prerequisite(s): FRP 210-FRP 202 , MATH 210 , and a member in good standing in the Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program (AGN-FRP) (as determined by the AGN-FRP Committee).
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FRP 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to the solution of problems in the field of agriculture, geosciences, and natural resources. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. May be used to satisfy the 4-6-hour research component of the Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): FRP 210-FRP 202 , FRP 301 , and a member in good standing in the Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program (AGN-FRP) (as determined by the AGN-FRP Committee).
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FRP 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to the solution of problems in the field of agriculture, geosciences, and natural resources. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. May be used to satisfy the 4-6-hour research component of the Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): FRP 210-FRP 202 , FRP 301 , and a member in good standing in the Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program (AGN-FRP) (as determined by the AGN-FRP Committee).
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Finance |
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FIN 160 - Financial Planning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course designed to teach students to manage their personal finances. Topics include saving and investment for retirement, insurance, taxes, the responsible use of credit, and the societal problems by irresponsible use of credit including bankruptcy and divorce.
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FIN 301 - Managerial Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The domestic and multinational corporation, its operating, legal and tax environment. Financial statement analysis, long-term investment decisions, security valuation, cost of capital, international finance, and sources of long-term financing.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or ACCT 300; and ECON 201 or ECON 202 .
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FIN 302 - Intermediate Managerial Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
An advanced course in financial management designed to cover theory and practice of the finance function in corporations. Topics covered include capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, leasing, working capital management, long-term financing, and dividend policy.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FIN 301 .
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FIN 311 - Investment Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
An introductory course on the basics of investing in bonds and common stocks. Topics covered include the operations of stock and bond markets, fundamental and technical analysis of stocks, bond portfolio management, options and futures.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FIN 301 .
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FIN 313 - Analysis of Financial Statements
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An in-depth study of current financial reporting practices; analysis and interpretation of corporate financial statements. The course includes an extensive review of financial accounting concepts. Credit may not be granted for both ACCT 313 and Finance 313.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FIN 301 .
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FIN 332 - International Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Financing the multinational corporation, hedging and arbitrage, foreign exchange, Eurodollar and Euro-bond markets and cost of capital are covered topics. Capital budgeting for foreign acquisitions and investments are covered. Currency value changes and the impact upon the balance sheet and corporate cash flows are covered.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FIN 301 .
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FIN 341 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of the wide range of markets and instruments used to finance projects and control risk in today’s global economy. Students are introduced to the operational, regulatory and transitory characteristics of capital markets and financial institutions. Topics in this application-oriented course include the monetary system, stock, bond, mortgage, futures and options markets, pension funds, investment firms, commercial banks, credit unions, mutual funds and insurance companies.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or 300, and ECON 201 or ECON 202 .
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FIN 351 - Commercial Banking
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A comprehensive study of commercial banks and their role in the economy. The course emphasizes the practical application of business and economic principles as they relate to bank management and regulatory policy. Topics covered include banking history and regulation, consumer and commercial credit analysis, asset and liability management, risk management, loan policy and money management services. Trends such as consolidation, on-line banking, internationalization and project-line expansion are also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FIN 301 .
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FIN 370 - Principles of Real Estate
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A survey course in the economic and financial aspects of investing in real estate. Urban economic growth and development, property valuation, mortgage and equity financing, mortgage market operations, portfolio analysis, taxation and investment analysis will be covered. Emphasis of the course is on home ownership and investing in small income-producing properties.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202 .
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FIN 411 - Portfolio Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course applying security analysis concepts to the management of the TVA Investment Challenge portfolio. Students will be responsible for portfolio management decisions and security selection in managing the TVA portfolio. This course is designed to permit students to apply their knowledge of investment analysis to the management of an equity portfolio that is part of the competitive program sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FIN 311 .
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FIN 471-479 - Topics in Finance [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Selected topics in finance offered on an occasional basis for qualified students.
Prerequisite(s): Admission by permission of instructor only.
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FIN 480 - Internships in Finance
Credit(s): 1-9
Lecture Hours: 1-9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised work experience in business establishments, institutions, or other organizations matched to the student’s curriculum. May be repeated for up to a total of nine hours internship credit. A maximum of six hours may be used to fulfill degree requirements. Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required; at least Junior standing.
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FIN 491 - Independent Study in Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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FIN 492 - Independent Study in Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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FIN 493 - Financial Policy Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A capstone case course in corporate finance which integrates financial management in the decision-making process of the firm. Special topics include working capital, financial structure of the firm, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FIN 302 .
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Fine Arts |
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FA 300 - Computers and Media for the Arts
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Exploration of relevant computer software programs, various media platforms and digital technology applications for use in the pedagogy and studio instruction methods for the visual and performing arts. Projects will utilize the computer and digital media technology in the design and distribution of projects and curricular materials as well as for research and class presentations. Graphic Design emphasis students may not use this course as a supporting course in the Arts elective.
Prerequisite(s): B. F. A. majors only, ART 120 -ART 130 , and ART 140 -ART 150 or permission of the instructor.
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FA 301 - Gallery Practicum
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practical application of professional art and gallery studies. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): ART 110 or ARTH 210 or ART 211 or THEA 110 or THEA 111 or DANC 110 or consent of the instructor.
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FA 310 - Aesthetics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A basic course in aesthetics, dealing with such conceptual issues as the criteria of identity for works of art, the idea of style, of expression, the notion of aesthetic attitude, the relevance of artists’ intentions to interpretation and truth in literature and the arts. Analysis of these and similar notions with reference to examples from various art forms (painting, music, literature, etc. ). Written reports and oral presentations are required.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 310
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FA 350 - Fine Arts in Early Childhood
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Methods and activities in music, art, drama and movement (dance) for children from birth to eight years.
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FA 410 - Art Theory and Criticism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A study of historical and contemporary thought and process of art theory and criticism. The student will gain an appreciation of how their work will be understood or interpreted in a critical, professional setting.
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FA 467 - Travel Study (Selected Topics)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course designed as an educational travel experience in the fine arts, including one or more of the following: art history, dance, graphic design, theatre, studio art. Student may repeat course for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor’s approval.
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Food Science |
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FSCI 200 - Food Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Basic principles of food science in developing products of standard quality. Influence of composition and treatments on properties of food. Standard methods of food preparation with emphasis on quality and safety.
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FSCI 313 - Food Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Food for families and individual consumers. Bases for selection, cost, food values, safety, legislation. Etiquette and aesthetics associated with planning and serving food.
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FSCI 332 - Nature of Food
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Composition of food. Chemical, physical and microbiological factors related to characteristics and response to treatments.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310 , CHEM 319L, and MBIO 251 , or equivalent.
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FSCI 403 - Experimental Study of Food
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: As Needed
Applications of experimental method to food materials. Evaluation of food products by objective measurements and sensory assessments.
Prerequisite(s): FSCI 332, CHEM 310 , CHEM 319L, or equivalent.
Crosslisted With: FSCI 603
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Food Service Management |
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FSVC 300 - Food and Beverage Management
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Foundations of managing restaurants and associated beverage operations; planning and control procedures, human resources management, customer service, marketing strategies, and emerging technologies; relationship between food and beverage operations and overall hospitality organization.
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FSVC 301 - Sanitation
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Theory and practice of Culinary Sanitation. Course covers proper food handling techniques, food borne illness prevention, and introduction to the “Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point” (HACCP) method of kitchen operation. ServSafe certification is offered at culmination of course.
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FSMG 203 - Orientation to Food Service Systems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Identifying types of establishments, service and career opportunities. Field trips and lab experience.
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FSMG 312 - Quantity Food Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall
Principles of food materials handling and menu planning for volume feeding. Lab experience in quantity food procurement, preparation, service, personnel management and sanitation.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics option or instructor’s approval.
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FSMG 410 - Food Service Systems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Synthesis of administrative functions in organizing and managing food service systems; emphasis on identifying resources to meet the needs of the system and on means for providing quality assurance in food and nutrition services.
Prerequisite(s): FSMG 312 , enrollment in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics option, or instructor’s approval.
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FSMG 413 - Food Systems Design
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Principles of design for physical facilities of food service systems based on needs of the systems. Layout and equipment specifications according to economic and technical requirements.
Prerequisite(s): FSMG 312 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as FSMG 613)
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FSMG 415 - Standards of Professional Practice
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The dietetics profession and the development of practitioners. Laws, regulations and other factors affecting dietetics practice. Taken during semester when FCS 487 and 497 Supervised Field Experience in Dietetics are scheduled.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and 2.50 GPA.
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FREN 111 - Elementary French
(TBR: FREN 1010)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. May be used to remove a language deficiency or for students with no prior experience in this language. After passing 111, students will take the second semester of the elementary sequence, FREN 122 .
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FREN 115 - Transitional French
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A review of listening, speaking, reading and writing for students who have had two years of French at the high school level or equivalent as determined by the department. After passing FREN 115, students will take the second semester of the elementary sequence, FREN 122 .
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FREN 122 - Elementary French
(TBR: FREN 1020)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 111 or FREN 115 or the equivalent as determined by the department.
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FREN 222 - Intermediate French
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Grammar review, reading, writing and conversation.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 122 or equivalent as determined by the department.
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FREN 250 - France Today: The French People and Their Culture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An interdisciplinary study of the French people today, with emphasis on their life-styles, customs, mentality and overall culture. Discussion of current trends in French politics, education, media, religion and literature and the arts (including popular culture) especially as they illustrate important cultural values and attitudes. Consideration of France’s cultural influence on selected areas of the francophone world (e. g. , sub-Saharan Africa and Quebec). Taught in English.
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FREN 300 - Intensive Conversation in a Foreign Country
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
In-residence training in the foreign language of the area visited. The course elected must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages. Research project required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 222 or equivalent.
Crosslisted With: FREN 500
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FREN 311 - Introduction to French Literature and the Arts
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Analysis of literary and critical texts as well as art to illustrate the most commonly identified characteristics of major schools of thought and major periods from the Middle Ages to the present.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 511
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FREN 321 - Introduction to French Civilization and Material Culture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A descriptive and critical approach to French history, geography, religious, political, social, educational and economic institutions.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 521
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FREN 341 - Advanced Conversation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Emphasizes conversational skills. Oral practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency and conversational strategies. Study of the phonetic system of the French language and exercises to improve pronunciation. Grammar appropriate for oral French. Discussions utilizing readings and electronic media such as videos and the internet. Class presentation of research project required for graduate credit. Heritage speakers and those with near-native abilities in French are not eligible to take this course. If they intend to major in French or earn a Recognition of Proficiency, they should see the department chair for a waiver.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 222 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 541
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FREN 342 - Advanced Composition
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Emphasizes composition skills. Written practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency and compositional strategies. Grammar and stylistics appropriate for written French. Practice writing expository and creative prose, translations as well as use of internet discussion lists. Class presentation of research project required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 222 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 542
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FREN 350 - Masterpieces of French and Francophone Literature (in English Translation)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
In-depth discussion of selected literary masterpieces from France and other francophone countries. Emphasis on characters, themes and social trends which reflect the culture and traditions of the francophone world. No knowledge of French required; taught in English. Does not count towards major, minor or Recognition of Proficiency in French.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 -ENGL 112 .
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FREN 360 - Studies Abroad
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
In-residence study of the literature, language, or civilization of the area visited. Relevant field trips. Must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 .
Crosslisted With: FREN 560
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FREN 370 - Travel Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A combination of travel and study experiences in the U. S. or abroad designed to enrich students’ knowledge of the target foreign language and culture. May be taught as an organized study tour under faculty supervision or as an independent travel and study project with prior department approval. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic for maximum of six hours credit. Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages approval must be obtained for travel-study courses to count towards minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: FREN 570
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FREN 381 - Survey of French Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected readings to give students an acquaintance with important personalities, movements and ideas in French literature. 381: Beginning to 17th century. FREN 382 : 18th century to present. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 581
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FREN 382 - Survey of French Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected readings to give students an acquaintance with important personalities, movements and ideas in French literature. FREN 381 : Beginning to 17th century. 382: 18th century to present. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 582
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FREN 401 - Foreign Language Internship
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Utilization of the target foreign language in a monitored work environment. Appropriate placements may be found locally, nationally, or abroad. Students may or may not be paid. Evaluation by both supervising instructor and on-the-job supervisor. Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages approval must be obtained for internships to count towards minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 .
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FREN 451 - The Language of Business and the Professions
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of the basic terminology and documents of business and various professions as practiced within the francophone world. In addition to business, professions such as communications, travel and tourism, agriculture and criminology will be covered. Composition of business letters and resumés, translation and presentation of oral reports. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 651
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FREN 491 - French Cinema
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A survey of French cinema from the turn of the century to the New Wave of the 1960s and ‘70s. Discussion of the films of major French directors with emphasis on how each film contributes to the development of a national tradition and reflects important issues in French society. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or FREN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 691
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FREN 495 - Topics in French Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of French language, literature, or civilization. Taught in French. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: FREN 695
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FREN 496 - Topics in French Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of French language, literature, or civilization. Taught in French. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: FREN 696
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FREN 498 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in French. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: FREN 698
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FREN 499 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in French. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: (Same as FREN 699)
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GENS 101 - General Studies, Seminar in Freshman Studies
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Study and small group discussion of problems commonly encountered by students making the transition from high school to college. Assigned reading on current topics, informational programs presented by major academic units, academic and career planning placement and proficiency testing in addition to a general orientation to the university, are the major aspects of the course.
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GENS 134 - Success Strategies
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Mandatory course for students who are placed on Academically Eligible-Warning for the first time and have less than 45 credit hours completed. This course emphasizes time management, study skills test taking strategies, and other elements of success as needed by the students in the class.
Prerequisite(s): Instructors approval.
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GENS 150 - Information Literacy and Research Skills
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to help students develop research skills utilizing library resources, with a focus on effectively accessing and evaluating print and electronic sources for use in research projects, papers, and other academic endeavors. Time will also be spent on developing introductory information literacy skills needed to navigate the modern information landscape.
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GENS 180-189 - General Studies, Minicourses [Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Topics courses designed to provide a quick response to interests and needs of students and faculty. A student may enroll in a maximum of three General Studies Minicourses (180-189, GENS 280-289 , GENS 380-389 , or GENS 480-489 ) as an undergraduate student. Minicourses will count as electives and must meet the following requirements: Faculty wishing to offer a course must submit a proposed syllabus including the grading system (Pass/Fail or letter grade) to be used and obtain departmental and Academic Affairs approval.
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GENS 201 - Career Exploration
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Development of an understanding of the relationships between aptitudes, interest and values and successful career decisions. Includes career testing and counseling current trends in job supply-demand and salaries, relationship of academic major to career fields, use of the university catalog in academic planning and research on specific careers. Designed to create the basis for an informed career decision.
Prerequisite(s): No first semester freshmen, seniors with instructors approval.
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GENS 211 - College Study Skills
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Assists the student in developing practical techniques to enhance academic success in college. Topics include goal setting, time management, self-esteem, concentrating and remembering, listening, note-taking strategies, study notes, researching and writing papers, preparing for tests.
Prerequisite(s): 2 semesters of college-level work attempted, seniors who are in good academic standing must have instructors approval.
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GENS 280-289 - General Studies, Minicourses [Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Topics courses designed to provide a quick response to interests and needs of students and faculty. A student may enroll in a maximum of three General Studies Minicourses (GENS 180-189 , 280-289, GENS 380-389 , or GENS 480-489 ) as an undergraduate student. Minicourses will count as electives and must meet the following requirements:Faculty wishing to offer a course must submit a proposed syllabus including the grading system (Pass/Fail or letter grade) to be used and obtain departmental and Academic Affairs approval.
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GENS 300 - Fundamentals of Career Entry
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course is designed to prepare students for careers after graduation by making students aware of career choices, aiding students in resumé writing, teaching interview techniques and helping students to prepare for entry into the work force. Pass/Fail
Graded on a Pass/Fail basis
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GENS 301 - Portfolio Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course requires students to develop a portfolio that they can then use to document prior life/work experience. An expanded version of this document serves as documentation to support an award of credit for college level learning gained through experience. Students will enhance their research skills by compiling and organizing documents that will constitute proof of their creditable experience; develop their persuasive writing skills by presenting how these documents substantiate their claim that prior work and/ or experience should be given course credit; and develop their ability to document resource materials correctly for the field(s) in question.
Prerequisite(s): an autobiographical essay to be used as a diagnostic tool for writing skills and creditable learning experience, and approval of the instructor.
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GENS 302 - Leadership for Learning Organizations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course will introduce concepts and theories of leadership and organizational culture. Emphasis will focus on the context of leading in learning environments: types of organizations, stakeholders, group dynamics, change, and establishing goals. The course will also include self-assessment and experiential components to supplement the translation of theory to practice. The course will approach leadership as a social process that involves the interaction of leaders, followers, and stakeholders in different contexts. With the rate of change in new information and knowledge, the ability to create and sustain a learning organization is especially relevant to education, but also holds application for other fields (e. g. , business, agriculture, criminal justice). Student cannot receive credit for GENS 314-315-316 and GENS 302.
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GENS 380-389 - General Studies, Minicourses [Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Topics courses designed to provide a quick response to interests and needs of students and faculty. A student may enroll in a maximum of three General Studies Minicourses (GENS 180-189 , GENS 280-289 , 380-389, or GENS 480-489 ) as an undergraduate student. Minicourses will count as electives and must meet the following requirements:Faculty wishing to offer a course must submit a proposed syllabus including the grading system (Pass/Fail or letter grade) to be used and obtain departmental and Academic Affairs approval.
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GENS 400 - Senior Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Assessment of personal and academic potentials for professional careers. This course is designed to prepare students to enter the workplace or change jobs. Students will explore real world work issues and key issues in the students’ selected field of study through examination of crucial past, present and future information, concepts, policies and practices. Course will include the development and/or enhancement of skills in resumé writing and interviewing.
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GENS 480-489 - General Studies, Minicourses [Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Topics courses designed to provide a quick response to interests and needs of students and faculty. A student may enroll in a maximum of three General Studies Minicourses (GENS 180-189 , GENS 280-289 , GENS 380-389 , or 480-489) as an undergraduate student. Minicourses will count as electives and must meet the following requirements:Faculty wishing to offer a course must submit a proposed syllabus including the grading system (Pass/Fail or letter grade) to be used and obtain departmental and Academic Affairs approval.
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GEOG 151 - Introduction to Regional Geography: North America, Europe and Russia
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An integrated study of the cultural, economic, political and physical aspects of countries and regions within North America, Europe and Russia.
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GEOG 152 - Introduction to Regional Geography: Asia, Africa and Latin America
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An integrated study of the cultural, economic, political and physical aspects of countries and regions within Asia, Africa and Latin America. GEOG 151 and 152 do not have to be taken in sequence.
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GEOG 180 - Topics in Geography
Credit(s): 3-4
Lecture Hours: 3-4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of special topics or travel-study experiences at an introductory level not requiring extensive prerequisites in the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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GEOG 202 - Introduction to Cultural Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to patterns and processes of the world’s cultural systems, landscapes and built environments.
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GEOG 210 - Geoscience Literacy
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Methods of archival research and scientific writing. Topics include data collection and organization, critical reasoning, professional integrity, referencing and citation methods, and the peer review process. Written and oral presentations will be required.
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GEOG 270 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the principles, techniques, and software associated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and remote sensing. Data collection, basic spatial analysis and interpretation, and multi-disciplinary applications are emphasized. Course material is taught through lecture presentations and a series of interactive projects.
Crosslisted With: AGRI 270
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