May 03, 2024  
2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Family Life and Human Development

  
  • FLHD 3200 - Child Development: Infancy through Twelve

    3 credits

    An in-depth study of biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development from conception through age twelve. Includes a 10 hour practicum with children. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3240 - Textiles and Lab

    3 credits

    Study of fibers, yarns, fabric construction and finishes as related to selection, use and care. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110  and CHEM 1120 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3300 - Family Processes & Theory

    3 credits

    Discussion of family processes and theories as they relate to researching, understanding, assessing, and helping families. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3350 - Values & Ethics in Family Services

    3 credits

    Examines personal values and professional ethics as they relate to working with individuals and families. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3360 - Divorce and Remarriage

    3 credits

    Reviews the personal, family, and legal aspects of divorce and remarriage. Discusses antecedents and consequences of divorce, and coping and adapting to divorce and remarriage. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3370 - Cross-Cultural Marriage, Family & Human Development

    3 credits

    A survey of marriage, family life, and human development across cultures. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3610 - Play & Advanced Guidance

    2 credits

    Review of developmental principles and guidance philosophies. Will include the meaning of play and its value in meeting needs of the growing child. Two lectures per week.

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 , FLHD 2610 , FLHD 2611 
    Co-Requisite: FLHD 3620 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3620 - Advanced Preschool Lab

    1 credits

    Practical laboratory experience. 3 lab hours per week.

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 , FLHD 2610 , FLHD 2611 

     
    Co-Requisite: FLHD 3610 
    General Education Course: No

  
  • FLHD 3700 - Principles of Effective Parenting

    3 credits

    Emphasizes theoretical foundations for effective parenting strategies and skills. Examines historical and current parenting perspectives. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3800 - Child Care Administration & Management

    3 credits

    Comprehensive study of administrative and managerial aspects of child care. Emphasizes planning and developing quality child care programs. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 , FLHD 2610 , FLHD 2611 , FLHD 3610 , FLHD 3620 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3900 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment

    3 credits

    Focuses on an integrated approach to teaching in the early childhood classroom.. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate curriculum, planning, methods of instruction and assessment. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 , FLHD 2610 , FLHD 2611 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3950 - Design III

    3 credits

    A study of rooms and the various choices one has for materials to fill the needs of a client. Includes learning how to plan for space using architectural details. Woods, flooring, fabrics, art, and accessories will be discussed in depth. Hands-on experience will include home tours. Styles of homes, corresponding furniture and landscaping fundamentals included. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1950 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4100 - Family Problems & Solutions

    3 credits

    Discusses common problems and issues that families experience and mediation techniques and theories for family intervention. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4160 - Fathering: Scholarship & Intervention

    3 credits

    Quality fathering across cultures and in varied family circumstances. Historical changes in fathering; challenges to good fathering; effective interventions with fathers. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4200 - Family Life Education

    3 credits

    Developing competencies in basic principles of family life education: curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4210 - Adv Construction/Flat Pattern Design

    3 credits

    Demonstration and practice in pattern making including traditional and technological methods. Practice in designing various garment features and styles. Creative and advanced construction skills will be developed. Research, demonstration, consumer skills, and experience with specialty techniques and fabrics will be required. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 2220 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4250 - Marital Problems and Solutions

    3 credits

    Discusses common marital problems and issues and techniques and the theories used in relationship interventions. (Fall Annually)

    Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FLHD 4830 - Readings & Conferences

    1 to 4 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4840 - Cooperative Education

    1 to 8 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4880 - Child Care Teaching Practicum

    4 credits

    Advanced child care practicum (10 hours per week for full semester) designed to provide experience in administration, curriculum development, and managerial facets of child care. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 3610 , FLHD 3620 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4890 - Internship

    1 to 12 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4900 - Curriculum Development

    5 credits

    Development of competency in curriculum planning and skills in the use of various teaching and learning strategies and resources. Exploration of career options in career and technical education. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1000 ; admittance to teacher education program, secondary level
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4960 - Design Seminar

    1 credits

    This class will cover a reference file of interiors including sketching, measurements and various styles of interior settings. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1950 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 credits

    An in-school experience designed to help teachers apply methods and materials in a secondary classroom. This course must be taken concurrently with SCED 4980  (6-7 hours). (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 4900  and admittance to the Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 5890 - Internship

    1 to 12 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No

Finance

  
  • FIN 2870 - Personal Finance

    3 credits

    A study to educate each individual in a role as consumer; to aid in making wise and informed spending decisions; and to discuss marketplace, governmental services, budgeting, personal money management, and other consumer related problems. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • FIN 3110 - Risk & Insurance

    3 credits

    This course explores the numerous methods now used by businesses and other organizations to protect against risk. Besides the traditional methods of insurance, the course also introduces diversification, hedging, derivatives, guarantees, options, futures contracts, and other methods of risk control. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or approved minor in department. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or approved Minor in department.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3250 - Managerial Finance I

    3 credits

    This is the first of a two-course series designed to ground students in the theories, concepts, and applications of finance with an emphasis on financial ratios, time value of money, project analysis, cost of capital, and risk management. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1050 , MATH 2040 , and ACCT 2010 .
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3260 - Managerial Finance II

    3 credits

    This course is an extension of FIN 3250 . The focus of this course is on capital structure, capital acquisition working capital management, risk management, inventory control and cash management. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3250  and acceptance into Advanced Standing
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3750 - Investments

    3 credits

    Security markets selection of stocks for portfolio, basic investment analysis, and introduction to various investment vehicles. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing status
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3770 - Financial Institutions/Markets

    3 credits

    A study of financial institutions and processes established to acquire funds and other resources and to distribute these to those with financial needs. Emphasis is on opportunities and risks in financial markets and the means to deal with these forces. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing or approved minor in department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4250 - Advanced Managerial Finance

    3 credits

    Analytical and quantitative techniques using a conceptual approach for creative and contextual decision making in asset allocation and management. Topics include working capital and fixed asset management, capital budgeting, capital structure, and debt management. The class uses the case approach and assumes that the student has an understanding of basic accounting and managerial finance. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3260  and Advanced Standing
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4450 - Options and Futures

    3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to futures and options, collectively known as derivative securities. Topics discussed include the markets where derivatives are traded and risk and valuation of derivative securities. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4760 - Investments II

    3 credits

    An extension of FIN 3750 , this course teaches additional topics in Investments including futures, options, and other derivatives, as well as the creation and management of mutual funds and other portfolios. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3750  and acceptance into Advanced Standing.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4890 - Internship

    1 to 12 credits

    (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4900 - Special Topics

    1 to 3 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 6000 - Foundations of Finance

    3 credits

    This course provides an accelerated overview of the theories and methods of finance in support of the common body of knowledge core required for all MBA students not having previous business coursework. (Taught on demand)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 6100 - Advanced Topics in Finance

    3 credits

    Selected topics that extend FIN 6000 . These may include (but are not limited to): 1. issuing and debt, 2. uses of options, futures and other derivatives, 3. short-term capital management, 4. mergers, acquisitions and bankruptcy, and 5. international finance. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into MBA program
    General Education Course: No

French

  
  • FREN 1010 - Beginning French I

    4 credits

    Designed for students with little or no language experience. This course will emphasize conversation, vocabulary building, and basic grammar. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 1020 - Beginning French II

    4 credits

    This course is a continuation of FREN 1010  and is designed for students with one semester or its equivalent in French and serves as a continued introduction to the French language. The course stresses all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FREN 1010  or an adequate score on the placement test
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 1030 - Accelerated French I

    4 credits

    This intensive course combines French 1010 and 1020. It is intended for students with two years of high school French or the equivalent and/or honors students or those who want to move through the sequence quickly. (Spring)

  
  • FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I

    4 credits

    This course is designed for students having completed FREN 1020  or its equivalent and serves as an intensive review of the French language. The course will stress the four language acquisition skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FREN 1020  or FREN 1030   or an adequate score on the placement test.
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 2020 - Intermediate Grammar & Conversation

    4 credits

    This course is designed for students having completed FREN 2010  or its equivalent and serves as an intensive review of the French language. The course will stress the four language acquisition skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2010  or an adequate score on the placement test.
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 2921 - Study Abroad: French Language

    3 credits

    During study abroad, students take intensive French classes at language schools. This course allows for credit to be given to both upper and lower division students for this course work abroad. May be repeated up to 6 credits. (P/F) (Summer)

  
  • FREN 3010 - Advanced Conversation

    3 credits

    This course is to promote oral proficiency in French by developing the Three higher level skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3210 - Advanced French Grammar

    3 credits

    Detailed presentation of French grammar, composition and translation. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3220 - Composition & Discussion

    3 credits

    The materials for this course come from literary and journalistic texts which treat a variety of aspects of French culture. These serve as a point of departure for the course’s emphasis on writing and conversation. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3230 - Advanced Vocabulary Study

    3 credits

    This course helps students develop and expand their French vocabulary by studying the formation of words (prefixes, suffixes, roots and compound words.) Students learn to use precise words in different contexts and to discern and use the different registers to improve oral and written communication. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3250 - World Cinema

    3 credits

    An overview of international film. Linked to the SUU French & Spanish Film festivals, this course will present an array of important directors from around the world. Emphases will include major directors, particular cinematographic techniques, important movements in the history of international cinema, as well as how directors have influenced each others’ work. This course is cross-listed as GERM 3250 , SPAN 3250 , and LANG 3250 . This course will be offered as LANG 3250 . (Spring)

  
  • FREN 3410 - Adv. Phonetics & Pronunciation

    3 credits

    This course improves students pronunciation of French. It analyzes the rule governing liaison and the International Phonetic Alphabet as it relates to French. Students learn to transcribe French using the IPA and read phonetic transcription of French words. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3510 - History & Culture of Premodern France

    3 credits

    This course is an overview of the historical and cultural development of France from the Gauls to the French Revolution. It emphasizes the role that France has played in intellectual and social movements, and in major political changes in Europe. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3512 - History & Culture of Modern France

    3 credits

    The course is an overview of the historical and cultural development of France from the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte to the Fifth Republic and today’s France. Culture and history will be viewed through the lens of several cities, but mostly Paris, a city that has witnessed all major events of the national history. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020 
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN 3640 - Topics in French Language

    3 credits

    An in-depth study of an aspect of the French language, of an historical, linguistic or grammatical nature, such as History of the French Language, Topics in Advanced Grammar, or French for the Professions. May be repeated up to 6 credits. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or equivalent
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN 3921 - Study Abroad: French Language

    3 credits

    During study abroad, students take intensive French classes at language schools. This course allows for credit to be given to both upper and lower division students for this course work abroad. May be repeated up to 6 credits. (P/F) (Summer)

  
  • FREN 3923 - Study Abroad: French Culture

    3 credits

    During study abroad, student study both high, low, and popular culture.  The course, depending on the location and year, may target French or Francophone art, architecture, theatre, literature, music, cuisine, and history.  Students are immersed in another culture and learn that cultures’ mores. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN 4210 - French Poetry

    3 credits

    This course introduces students to poetry in French by reading and analyzing poems from each of the important periods and movements. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4220 - French Novel and Short Story

    3 credits

    This course introduces students to novels and short stories in French by reading and analyzing fiction from each of the important periods and movements. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4230 - French Theater

    3 credits

    This course introduces students to theater in French by reading and analyzing plays from each of the important periods and movements. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4510 - Introduction to Translation

    3 credits

    Practicum, where translation skills are developed at an advanced level. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4640 - Topics in French Studies

    3 credits

    A thorough analysis of a cultural or literary topic in France and/or Francophone countries. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4893 - Internship

    1 to 5 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4900 - Methods of Teaching Foreign Language

    3 credits

    Students are introduced to contemporary, practical methodologies. They create, present, and critique learning activities. The course is designed to prepare students to teach a foreign language. This course is taught in English. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FREN 3210   or FREN 3220   or FREN 3230  or FREN 3640  or permission of a French instructor.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4920 - French Workshop/Study Abroad

    1 to 5 credits

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 credits

    (P/F) (TBA)

    General Education Course: No

General Studies

  
  • SGCS 4010 - General Studies Research Seminar

    3 credits

    This course examines the components and process of scholarly research, with an emphasis on the literature review.  This course is limited to General Studies Majors. (Fall, Spring)
     

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2010  
  
  • SGCS 4020 - General Studies Capstone

    3 credits

    Student complete a written capstone project reflecting their varied knowledge and experience as General Studies majors.  This course is limited to General Studies majors.


Geography

  
  • GEOG 1000 - Earth’s Natural Environment: Physical Geography

    3 credits

    A geographic analysis of the processes and distributions of the elements of Earth’s natural environment, i.e. atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall starting in 2014, Spring)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 1005 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEOG 1005 - Earth’s Natural Environment: Physical Geography Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to accompany GEOG 1000 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall starting in 2014, Spring)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 1000 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEOG 1300 - Globalization in the 21st Century: World Regional Geography

    3 credits

    A systematic study of the World’s major cultural regions, emphasizing physical, biological, cultural, demographic, economic, and political considerations. Problems of adjustment, including natural hazards, environmental concerns, and human problems, are discussed. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring, Fall-starting 2014)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • GEOG 1400 - Human Geography

    3 credits

    Focuses on contemporary geographic perspectives of people, their activities, and cultural characteristics, including language, religion, population, politics, settlements, economic development, and environmental concerns. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • GEOG 2900 - GPS Theory, Techniques & Methods

    2 credits

    Priority is given to fieldwork and hands on time with GPS units. Topic focus will vary according to the demographics of the students signed up for the class. Topics will range from GPS history theory, How GPS works, differential GPS, navigation and field collection techniques and GIS integration. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 2920 - Workshop

    1 to 3 credits

    Instructor approval is required. Preapproval of the Dean, Chair and Registrar is required before signing up for this course if a letter grade is needed. Specifically, GEOG 2920 is used as a GIS programming course for substitution of the CSIS 1400  course. This course is also used for various workshops related to GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3110 - The Earth from Space: Intro to Remote Sensing

    3 credits

    Principles of remote sensing with emphasis on application of photographic, infrared, radar, and other imagery from aircraft and satellites. An interdisciplinary approach. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring odd years)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3115 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3115 - The Earth from Space: Intro to Remote Sensing Lab

    1 credits

    Laboratory to accompany GEOG 3110 , The Earth from Space: Introduction to Remote Sensing. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring odd years)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3110 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3220 - Weather & Climate

    3 credits

    Elementary study of Earth’s atmosphere. Designed for both science and non-science majors to help fulfill major requirements in physical sciences and minor in geography. Especially recommended for students majoring in agriculture, forestry, earth sciences, physical science composite and social science composite. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3225 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3225 - Weather & Climate Lab

    1 credits

    Lab class designed to accompany GEOG 3220 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3220 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3300 - World Political Geography

    3 credits

    Factors affecting the internal and external affairs of state. Relationships between spatial patterns and political decisions as they affect local, national, and international events. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3350 - Geomorphology

    2 credits

    Study of the dominant processes which shape the landscape; the major types of features related to volcanism, tectonism, glaciation, water, wind, etc., are also considered. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in GEO 1110  or GEOG 1000 
    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3355 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3355 - Geomorphology Lab

    1 credits

    Lab class to accompany GEOG 3350 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As needed)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3350 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3400 - Environmental Geography

    3 credits

    A study of human interactions with physical phenomena. Environmental principles, problems, and solutions. Water soil, air, mineral, biotic, energy, and scenic resources; Preservation and conservation of earth’s resources; roles of modem technology and human populations. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3500 - Introduction to Cartography

    3 credits

    Principles and techniques of cartography, including perception, direction, scale, grids, projections, spatial data analysis, data manipulation, color theory and application, and principles of cartographic design. Introduction into computer-aided cartography. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall odd years)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3505 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3505 - Introduction to Cartography Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to accompany GEOG 3500 . Concentrates on map design and production of maps by computer. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall odd years)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3550 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems

    3 credits

    Fundamental concepts and uses of GIS as a problem-solving tool for spatial phenomena. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)

    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3555 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3555 - Principles of GIS Lab

    2 credits

    Lab to accompany GEOG 3550 . The Principles of GIS lab utilizes the current industry standard GIS software for lab assignments. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: CSIS 1000 
    Co-Requisite: GEOG 3550 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3600 - Geography of Utah

    3 credits

    The role of interacting physical, biological, and cultural processes in shaping Utah’s unique and varied human and physical environments. Problems of adjustment, including natural hazards, environmental concerns, and human problems, are considered. Intended for social science composite majors, geography and geography teaching minors, and others considering upper division credit. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3620 - Geography of North America

    3 credits

    An intensive, systematic analysis of the United States and Canada, concentrating on physical, biological, and cultural factors. Problems of adjustment, including natural hazards, the environment, and human problems, are evaluated. Intended for social science composite majors, geography and geography teaching minors, and others desiring upper division credit. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 3990 - Undergraduate Research Geography/GIS

    2 to 8 credits

    Lab and/or field course centered on helping the student conduct meaningful and novel research. Directed research and techniques used will be discussed. This course may be repeated for variable credit. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Open to qualified students by permission from the instructor. Deans/Chair and Registrars approval for grade is needed.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 4150 - Advanced GIS Analysis Methods Lab

    3 credits

    Advanced GIS course. Conceptual and technical problems associated with developing and working with relational databases, cartographic modeling techniques using vector and raster GIS software tools. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course.  (Spring)

    Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in GEOG 3550 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 4500 - GIS Research Project (Capstone Project)

    3 credits

    Student capstone project is required for all students that complete the GIS certificate program. Projects are designed and submitted two (2) semesters before signing up for this course. Students will enroll the semester they are ready to present and defend their research project. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in GEOG 4150 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 4830 - Individual Study (Readings and Conferences)

    1 to 4 credits

    Individual study of topics arranged by contract with a faculty supervisor. Variable times. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (P/F)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 4890 - GIS Internship

    2 to 8 credits

    Students applying for the GIS certificate are required to complete three credit hours of internship. The internship can be on campus or off campus. Students are required to submit a request in writing to participate in this course. The proposal should contain a job description and a letter from their immediate supervisor showing approval. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • GEOG 4900 - Teaching Methods in Geography

    2 credits

    Designed for the prospective teacher of geography in the elementary and secondary school systems. Students will be instructed in a variety of effective procedures for teaching geography to adolescents. There will be opportunities for students to put into practice what they have learned in other geography courses and the lecture discussions of teaching methods within this course. The new National Geography Standards are stressed. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No

Geology

  
  • GEO 1010 - Geology Introductory Survey

    3 credits

    A general education course for non-science majors. Concepts of geology will be introduced and examined in our study of the earth and the processes that shape it. Three lectures per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1015 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEO 1015 - Geology Introductory Survey Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to compliment and reinforce concepts taught in GEO 1010 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1010 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEO 1020 - Dinosaurs & the History of Life

    3 credits

    A general education course for both non-science and science majors, particularly teachers. This course presents an overview of life on Earth, with emphasis on dinosaurs. Topics include extinction, evolution, preservation, geologic time, plate tectonics, and stratigraphy. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring Odd Years)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1025  
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEO 1025 - Dinosaurs & History of Life Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to complement and reinforce concepts taught in GEO 1020. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring Odd Years)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1020 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEO 1030 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Natural Hazards

    3 credits

    A general education course for non-science majors. The basic principles of geology are introduced here by examining geologic hazards including earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides. Three lectures per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1035 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEO 1035 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Natural Hazards Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to complement and reinforce concepts taught in GEO 1030 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1030 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEO 1050 - Geology of National Parks

    3 credits

    A general education course for both non-science and science majors, geared to the needs of elementary and secondary teachers. Course includes descriptions and explanations of the unique geology of America’s western national parks with an emphasis on landscape interpretation and process understanding. Includes detailed information on Utah’s parks. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall even years, Spring even years, As needed)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1055 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEO 1055 - Geology National Parks Lab

    1 credits

    Two eight-hour field experiences conducted on Saturdays that compliment and reinforce concepts taught in GEO 1050 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall even years, Spring even years, As needed)

    Co-Requisite: GEO 1050 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
 

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