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2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENL 454 - Modern American Literature 3 Credit(s) DI
A study of selected Modernist American writers, such as Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Cather, and H.D. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 458. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department
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ENL 456 - Nature in American Literature 3 Credit(s) DI
A chronological and thematic consideration of the dominant attitudes, value, imagery, and symbols involving the natural environment in American Literature from the Puritan period to modern times. The course will involve readings in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as major critical responses to the theme of nature in American Literature. Three lecture hours per week Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 464. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 457 - Literature of the American West 3 Credit(s) DI
A comprehensive study of the values and ideas that come from the Western literary tradition, including readings from the works of such writers as Bryant, Cooper, Whitman, Twain, Harte, Crane, London and others. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 466. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 458 - Jack Kerouac and the Beat Writers 3 Credit(s) DI
The major focus of the course is on Jack Kerouac and his development as an artist beginning with his first novel and subsequent writings. The interaction for Kerouac with other beat writers, such as Allen Ginsberg and Gregory Corso, will also be considered. Audio-visual materials will supplement the lectures and discussions. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 486. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 460 - Postcolonial Literature 3 Credit(s) DI V
This course will introduce students to postcolonial literature and to the historical forces and literary influences shaping writers from the former colonies. Our study will be organized around recurrent themes in postcolonial literature such as identity, power, resistance, migration, race, gender, nation, representation, and canonicity. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 445. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 461 - Literature of the Bible 3 Credit(s) DI
An analysis of literary genres in the Old and New Testaments showing their impact on world literature and the humanities. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 480. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 462 - Nineteenth-century Russian Literature 3 Credit(s) DI
A survey of Russian literary works of such writers as Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 492. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 463 - Experiments in the Contemporary Novel 3 Credit(s) DI
A selected study of innovations in fiction from 1950 to the present including works by such writers as Hawkes, Robbe-Grillet, Duras, Nabokov and Updike. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 494. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 480 - Twentieth Century British Drama 3 Credit(s) DI
A survey of major plays including those by such writers as Shaw, O’Casey, Synge, Beckett, Osborne, Stoppard, and Pinter. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for ENG438. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENG 103, ENG 106H, or and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the instructor.
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ENL 481 - Modern American Drama 3 Credit(s) DI
A consideration of plays and movements of the twentieth century. Emphasis on O’Neill, Miller, Williams, and Albee. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 459. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department.
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ENL 482 - Women in Drama 3 Credit(s) DI
Course will focus on treatments of women in drama since the Greeks (Lady MacBeth, Hedda Gabler, and others). Three lecture hours per week. Elective for non-majors. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 379. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENG 103, ENG 106H, or and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 500 - Directed Study 3 Credit(s)
Independent projects for students in the Honors program and others. Consent of the Department Chairperson required. Prerequisites: ENG 102, ENL 102, ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL, ENG 103, ENL 103, ENG 106H, or ENL 106H, and at least one English course at the 300-level or permission of teh Department Chairperson.
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ENL 502 - Writing Skills Center Practicum 3 Credit(s)
Combines instruction in current practices and theories in teaching composition and practical experience as a tutor in the Writing Skills Center. Course prerequisites, requirements, and application procedures are available in English Department Office. Enrollment is limited to ten. Limited to students recommended by faculty. Not open to students who have reeived credit for ENG 502.
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ENL 508 - Internship in English 3 Credit(s)
An internship designed to provide on-the-job training and work experiences relevant to the student’s academic concentration in writing and/or literature. Time and service arrangements contracted between student, training site, and Department. Number of credit hours will vary with commitment, intern advisor’s recommendation and Department Chairperson’s approval. With specific permission of the Department Chairperson, may be taken for 3 credits as the Engish Department major Capstone Experience.
Prerequisite: ENG102, , ENG102E, , ENG103, , ENG106H, or , completion of at least 6 credits of English electives, and permission of the Department Chairperson.
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ENL 510 - Portfolio Seminar 3 Credit(s)
A writing seminar designed to help students prepare portfolios that fulfill English Department requirements for the professional writing option within the major. Students will gather and polish written works for the portfolios and will receive extensive feedback from the instructor, peers, and professionals in the field. Students may also design a semester project of their choosing, prepare a resume and write a letter of application. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 509. Prerequisites: ENG 301, ENL 310 or completion of at least 6 credits of English Professional Writing. Junior/Senior electives.
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ENL 530 - Seminar: Literature I 3 Credit(s)
This advanced level course will examine in depth a single topic of special interest. Course will be devoted to literary analysis, research, and writing seminar papers. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 497. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 , ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL , ENG 103, ENL 103 , ENG 106H, or ENL 106H , and at least one English course at the 300-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 531 - Seminar: Literature II 3 Credit(s)
This advanced-level course will examine in depth a single author. Course will be devoted to literary analysis, research, and writing seminar papers. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 498. Prerequisites: ENG102, ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL, ENG103, ENG 106H, or and at least one English course at the 300-level or permission of the Chairperson.
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ENL 600H - Honors Seminar 3 Credit(s) DI
An intensive examination of single figures, genres, or themes, conducted as a seminar. Students not participating in the Honors Program may enroll in this course. Specific subject matter will be announced each semester. Course may be repeated for additional credits. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 ,ENG 102E, ENG 103, ENG 106H, or and at least one English course at the 300-level or permission of the department chairperson.
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ENL 601H - Honors Essay in English 3 Credit(s)
Independent projects for students in the English Department Honors program. Prerequisites: ENG 102, ENL 102 ,ENG 102E, ENG 103, ENG 106H, or overall GPA of 3.0, 3.5 GPA in English courses. Consent of Department Honors Committee and permission of Department Chairperson.
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Finance |
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FIN 100 - Personal Financial Planning 3 Credit(s)
An elective course for those students who wish to increase their personal understanding of those financial problems that individuals and families encounter. This course presents the key concepts and procedures used in sound personal financial planning. Students will learn how to formulate a financial plan, minimize taxes, manage cash and savings, make housing and automobile decisions, manage credit, make insurance decisions, manage their investments, and plan for their retirement needs. Three lecture hours per week.
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FIN 322 - Financial Management 3 Credit(s) Q
This course surveys major concepts and principles, illustrated by problem sets, related to the financial management of the corporation. Topics include financial statement analysis, risk and return, time value of money, asset valuation models, working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and leverage. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Business Administration majors. Prerequisites: ECO 201 , ACC 106 .
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FIN 323A - Financial Institutions Management 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the economic and legal environment and key factors affecting the management of financial institutions. The effects of the implementation of central bank policies on the operations of commercial banks and other financial institutions are discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the principal means by which these policies achieve their objectives, including open market operations, discount rate changes, and reserve requirement changes. The impacts of changes in legislation, technology, and product innovations on financial institutions are examined. Financial instruments and services provided by these institutions are also considered. Three lecture hours per week. Elective limited to Business Administration majors. Not open to students who have received credit for FIN323. Prerequisite: FIN 322 .
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FIN 409 - Intermediate Financial Management 3 Credit(s)
Topics introduced in FIN322 are covered in greater depth and at a more advanced level. Along with class discussions of major fields of study, students are assigned computer problems to be worked on independently in the Computer Lab. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Business Administration majors, Finance concentration. Prerequisite: FIN 322 .
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FIN 423A - Entrepreneurial Finance 3 Credit(s)
This course explores the financing strategies of corporations, especially new companies. Sources of funds examined include public and private placements of debt and equity securities, the Small Business Administration, venture capital, business angels and local redevelopment authorities. Financial forecasting and planning and the role of options and warrants in contract negotiations are studied. The financial aspects of strategic and business planning are examined. Three lecture hours per week. Elective limited to Business Administration majors, Finance and Entrepreneurship concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for FIN423. Prerequisite: FIN 322 .
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FIN 450 - International Finance 3 Credit(s)
Focuses on problems of financial management of multinational corporations. Particular emphasis is placed on techniques available to manage companies’ exposure to exchange rate risk. Includes assessments of international monetary systems, banking policies, and aspects of international trade. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Business Administration majors, Finance concentration; and open to all other students who have taken FIN 322 . Prerequisite: FIN 322 .
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FIN 464 - Real Estate 3 Credit(s)
A survey of the principles of real estate law, management, and investing. Both commercial real estate and private real estate are covered along with the tax aspects of ownership. Three lecture hours per week. Elective limited to Business Administration majors, Finance or Management Concentrations. Prerequisite: FIN 322 .
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FIN 466 - Investment and Security Analysis 3 Credit(s)
Key concepts and practices of investment are covered, along with methodologies of security analysis. Included are an introduction to security markets; various types of investment vehicles such as common and preferred stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; investment environment; economic, market, industry, and security analysis; and portfolio concepts. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Business Administration majors, Finance concentration. Prerequisite: FIN 322 .
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FIN 468 - Advanced Financial Analysis 3 Credit(s)
Case studies in financial management using computer spreadsheet-based models. Students learn how to use and develop models to analyze problems of valuation (eg. bonds, stock price and yields), cost of capital, capital budgeting, financial analysis, refinancing alternatives and the like. A hands-on computer-based course that meets in the Computer Lab. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FIN 409 .
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FIN 469 - Finance Seminar 3 Credit(s)
This is a seminar building on previous finance courses and focusing heavily on articles and case discussion from all areas of finance. Concepts and analytical tools used to understand and interpret financial statements of corporations are also covered. Students also examine current issues in finance as evidenced by reports in business press. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Business Administration Seniors, Finance concentration. Prerequisites: FIN 450 , FIN 466 .
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FIN 485 - Finance Internship 3 Credit(s)
An academic work program in businesses or non-profit organizations in areas directly related to the finance field. Must meet departmental requirement and have Department Chairperson’s approval before registration. Limited to Finance and Corporate Finance - Accounting Concentrations, Juniors or Seniors. Prerequisites: FIN 322 and approval of department chairperson.
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FLT 251 - Continental European Literature I 3 Credit(s) DI
A study of selected works of world literature in translation. Works will be treated in terms of genre, themes, or periods. Lectures and discussions in English. Three lecture hours per week. This course and FLT 252 satisfy the Division I literature sequence distribution requirement.
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FLT 252 - Continental European Literature II 3 Credit(s) DI
Continuation of FLT 251 . This course, together with FLT 251 , may be used to satisfy the Division I literature sequence distribution requirement.
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French |
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FRE 101 - Elementary French I 3 Credit(s)
A introductory course in French. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center.
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FRE 102 - Elementary French II 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of FRE101. An introductory course in French. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: FRE 101 or equivalent.
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FRE 201 - Intermediate French I 3 Credit(s)
The principal aim of this course and its continuation is to solidify and expand upon the skills acquired in FRE101-102. Basic grammar is reviewed while new grammatical material is introduced. In addition, some literary texts are studied. Students taking this course should continue in FRE202. Conducted mainly in French. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or FRE 151 or equivalent.
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FRE 201X-202X - Intensive Intermediate French I and II 6 Credit(s)
An intensive course permitting the student to fulfill intermediate French in one semester. Six hours of class work per week, supplemented by assigned individual work in the Language Resource Center. For course description see FRE 201 and FRE 202 . Prerequisites: FRE 102 or FRE 151 or equivalent.
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FRE 202 - Intermediate French II 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of FRE 201 .The principle aim of this course and its continuation is to solidify and expand upon the French language skills acquired in FRE 102 -FRE 101 . Basic grammar is reviewed while new grammatical material is introduced. In addition, some literary texts are studied. Conducted mainly in French. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in Language Resource Center. Not open to students who have taken FRE202A. Prerequisite: FRE 201 or equivalent.
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FRE 204 - French Culture II 3 Credit(s) DI
Continuation of FRE203. The cultures of France and other French speaking countries. The course treats the civilization, language (linguistics), history, geography, literature, music, and art of the countries in question. Class conducted in English with readings in English. Three lecture hours per week. See FRE 203 for special conditions.
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FRE 303 - French Conversation 3 Credit(s)
Proficiency is developed in the use of the vocabulary and idioms encountered in day-to-day living. Three hours of class work per week. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 304 - French Through Sight and Sound 3 Credit(s)
Further practice in hearing and speaking French through the use of a variety of audio-visual materials and techniques, such as films, plays, music, art, photography, news broadcasts, interviews, CD-ROM’s, and Web sites. Students will discuss materials presented in class and create their own materials to present in class, such as plays, art or photography exhibits, Web sites, and short films. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 354 - Readings From French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean 3 Credit(s) DI V
This course teaches techniques of critical reading while exploring the French-speaking literatures and cultures of Africa and the Caribbean. Essays and literary readings introduce students to the principles of textual analysis and serve as topics for class discussion, while providing insight into the Francophone experience in Africa and the Caribbean. Emphasis will be placed on the themes of colonization, oppression, racism, and identity. Conducted entirely in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 360 - Contemporary France 3 Credit(s) DI
The French way of life. Social, cultural, intellectual and artistic currents in present-day France are analyzed and discussed. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 362 - Quebec: Culture and Literature 3 Credit(s) DI
In this course, students will explore that culture and literature of French-speaking Quebec. Through essays, literary readings, songs, works of art, and films, students will follow the development of this providence of Canada from its origins as a French colony through the exodus of French-Canadians in the early 20th century and the “Revolution Tranquille” of the 1960’s, up to the present day. Conducted entirely in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 381 - Topics in French And Francophone Culture 3 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth study of a particular cultural topic in French, which may include the study of France and/or other cultures of French-speaking world. The course topic, selected by the professor, will emphasize the analysis of authentic cultural texts, such as film, music, art, news or magazine articles, Web sites, literature, or historical documents. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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FRE 401 - Introduction to French Literature I 3 Credit(s) DI
French Literature from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment. This course and FRE402 may be taken to satisfy the Literature Sequence distribution requirement. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 402 - Introduction to French Literature II 3 Credit(s) DI
The literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. This course and FRE401 may be taken to satisfy the Literature Sequence distribution requirement. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 450 - French Experience 3 Credit(s)
This is an experiential learning course in French. The student will use intermediate-level or advanced French language skill to actively participate in an internship, a service-learning project, a travel-study research project or other experiential learning project. A minimum of fifteen hours of field experience per credit is required. Readings related to the experience, weekly journal submissions and a final paper or portfolio will chronicle and analyze the internship experience. Three to six credit hours. Prerequisites: Any two courses at the 300-level or higher in French.
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FRE 500 - Directed Study in French 3 Credit(s)
An individualized, in-depth course for French minors taking into account the needs and interests of the student and the areas of expertise of the faculty member supervising the directed study. Prerequisites: FRE 202 , FRE 202R , or FRE 201X-202X and permission of Department Chairperson.
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FSC 300 - Fire Science Administration 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the student to modern management concepts and their relevance to the fire service. It will explore the skills and techniques used by competent management in business, government, and voluntary organizations, with emphasis on their linking to fire science. Decision-making, communications, motivation, leadership, stress and time management, among other management principles will be studied in depth. Three lecture hours per week. FSC major requirement.
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FSC 350 - Advanced Arson Detection and Prevention 3 Credit(s)
This course studies the problems and techniques of fire investigation, the chemistry of fire, and combustion properties of selected fuels. Emphasis on modern investigative methods and on the application and assistance of various scientific aids available to the fire investigator. Arson prevention programs, their success and/or failure, will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week. FSC major requirement.
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FSC 360 - Fire Service Law 3 Credit(s)
This course will cover the legal principles that serve as the foundation for proper decision-making and protocol in a fire service organization. Case studies will be used to explain how to avoid problems by learning from the experience of others. Three lecture hours per week.
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FSC 370 - Managing Community Based Fire Prevention Programs 3 Credit(s)
This course provides fundamental information on the organization and management of a community based fire prevention program with emphasis on the fire prevention bureau structure and functions, the local and state code process, the business of fire prevention, budgeting and cost recovery, and public education. Case studies will be used in this course. Three lecture hours per week.
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FSC 380 - Managing the Emergency Scene: Principles and Practices 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide an educational foundation to prepare members of the fire service for the structure and accountability required to assume responsibility at an emergency scene. Emphasis will be on proper decision-making strategies and tactics. An important element of this course is the use of case studies to show the application of theory to real world situations. Three lecture hours per week.
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FSC 520 - Internship in Fire Science 3 Credit(s)
The internship affords students the opportunity to translate theory into practice, to apply and gain knowledge, and to experience directly the operations and functions of a Fire Service agency. This fieldwork may assist students in clarifying their career goals and exploring future employment opportunities. Interns must be available for eight to ten hours per week for fieldwork and regular meetings with the Coordinator of Fire Science. Open only for FSC majors. Prerequisites: FSC 300 , FSC 350 . OM/MIS Department Chairperson.
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GER 101 - Elementary German I 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in German. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Typically offered only through the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs.
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GER 102 - Elementary German II 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of GER 101 . An introductory course in German. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three hours of class work per week; supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Typically offered only through the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs. Prerequisite: GER 101 or equivalent.
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GER 201 - Intermediate German I 3 Credit(s)
The principal aim of this course and its continuation is to solidify and expand upon skills acquired in GER 101 -GER 102 . Basic grammar is reviewed while new grammatical material is introduced. In addition, some literary texts are studied. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Typically offered only through the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs. Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent.
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GGR 470 - Geographic Aspects of Urban Planning 3 Credit(s)
Discussion of the role of geographic investigation in city, regional and resource planning. Designed to acquaint the student with the potential role of the geographer in the planning profession. Three lecture hours per week. Requires extensive field research that may substitute for some lectures. Prerequisite: GGR271.
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GPH 100P - Weather and Climate 4 Credit(s) DII Q
This course analyzes the elements and controls of weather on the earth’s surface including the extent and composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric heating and cooling, pressure and winds, moisture and precipitation. An introduction to weather forecasting techniques and a descriptive analysis of world climate regions. Introduction to maps and basic topics in physical geography. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Satisfies laboratory science sequence requirement with GLS100. Required of B.S. Geological Sciences, Earth Science Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR100P, GGR101P, or GPH 101P .
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GPH 101P - Physical Geography I 4 Credit(s) DII Q
This course is a survey of weather elements as the basis for the regionalization of world climate. Analysis of meteorological processes and the association of major elements to define climates. Laboratory study of weather elements with emphasis on the collection and presentation of data. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Satisfies laboratory science sequence requirement with GGR102P or GPH 102P . Not open to students who have received credits for GGR100P, GGR101P or GPH 100P .
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GPH 102P - Physical Geography II 4 Credit(s) DII Q
This course describes and analyzes climate and its influence on the spatial pattern and properties of plants, soils, and landforms. Integrated and process-oriented study of the geography of the world’s biomes, soils, and physical landscapes. Includes study of soil, erosion, desertification, and watershed processes. Laboratory practice in the methods of landform analysis, climate data analysis, and problems in biogeography and soils. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Satisfies laboratory science sequence requirement with GPH 101P . Not open to students who have received credit for GGR102P. Prerequisite: GGR100P or GPH 100P or GGR101P or GPH 101P or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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GPH 105 - Introduction to Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the perspectives of geography, its evolution as a problem solving science, and its application to contemporary issues. Topics emphasizing spatial relations such as population dynamics, the impact of economic development, and political organization are utilized. Case studies from around the world are used to increase the student’s awareness of Geography. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR105.
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GPH 110 - World Regions 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course examines the interrelationships of the physical and cultural patterns of the world regions. Special attention will be given to various specific locations. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR110.
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GPH 140 - Introduction to Maps and Geographical Information Systems 3 Credit(s) DII Q
This introductory course is designed to provide a working knowledge of maps as a medium of communication and a general overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The cartographic component includes material on map components, history, and use. The GIS component includes historical background, field developments, current trends and future prospects in this rapidly expanding field. Basic methodologies and analytical functions of GIS will be introduced along with additional spatial and geographic concepts including the nature of spatial data, data capture and acquisition, data sources, spatial queries and spatial analysis. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR150.
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GPH 220 - Geography of New England 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course present New England, a relatively distinct cultural, economic and historical region, in terms of its physical features and the urban and rural economic structure with a view towards evaluating the future potential of the region. Three lecture hours per week. Field trips may be included. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR158.
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GPH 221 - Geography of Canada 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course is designed as an introductory survey course on the geography of Canada. It will be structured around the five fundamental themes of geography (i.e. location, place, human-environment interaction, movement and regions). The course will analysis the physiographic, climatic, cultural, economic and political regions and patterns of Canada. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR159.
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GPH 222 - Geography of the United States 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course provides a detailed regional analysis emphasizing the interrelationship of the physical, historical, economic and social geography of the United States. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR222.
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GPH 229 - Geography of the Caribbean and Middle America 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course examines that portion of Latin America between South America and the United States. Emphasis upon the interrelationships of the physical and cultural environment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR229.
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GPH 233 - Russia and Its Neighbors 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course analyzes the human and physical geographies of Eastern Europe, Russia, the Southern Caucuses and Central Asia. Special attention will be paid to the contemporary problems of the region and the geographic influences of these problems. Examples may include the rise of nationalism in the region, the new role of local governance, the collapse of central planning and its impact on regional development, major environmental crises that were inherited from the Soviet era and the establishment of new ties with its neighbors including: China, Afghanistan, and the European Union. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR244.
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GPH 234 - Geography of Europe 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course presents a detailed geography of Europe. Emphasis will be placed upon the geographic aspects of physiographic, social, economic, political, and cultural patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR234.
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GPH 235 - Geography of Africa 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course deals with the complexities of the human and physical environments of Africa. The role of European colonialism in the economic development of the continent is studied. Emergent nationalism in independent states and racial policies in several of the major political units are analyzed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR235.
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GPH 236 - Geography of Asia 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course analyzes the cultural and physical patterns of South, Southeast and East Asia. Special topics for consideration include population dynamics, economic development, climatic and physiographic variety, and cultural regionalism. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR236.
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GPH 237 - Geography of the Middle East 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course concentrates on the southwest portion of the Middle East. The northern tier of states in Africa is also considered. The approach is largely cultural and historical, set within the political and physical framework. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR237.
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GPH 245 - Cartography 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the science of analytical map development employing computer cartographic technologies. Concepts stress data acquisition, spatial analysis, and data display coupled with theory of cartographic compilation and generalization to produce analytically useful maps. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR241.
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GPH 246 - Parks and Protected Areas 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course analyzes the origins, types and purposes of protected areas as part of integrated resource and environmental management. The emphasis is primarily on North America but will also address parks and reserves at the global level. In addition to the physical environment of protected places, human interaction with the landscape will also be discussed. This course is not a “tour” of national parks but a study of the ideas and “place” of protected areas. Three lecture hours per week.
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GPH 251 - Cultural Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the human imprint on the environment. Demographic, religious and language distributions are analyzed. Special topics such as local settlement landscapes may be included. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR204.
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GPH 252 - Native American Lands and Environments 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course will examine the cultural and political geography of Native Americans. It explores the lands and natural resources under Native American jurisdiction. Students will be introduced to the importance of law, legislation and federal policies in the changing geography of Native Americans. The course will also examine cultural differences in how American Indians and Euro-Americans think about land, natural resources and place. Case studies of reservation land use, hunting and fishing rights, environmental protection, sacred sites and tourism development will be used to explore the complex cultural and political geographies of Native Americans. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR248.
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GPH 253 - World Cities 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an introduction to the form and function of cities in regions of the world. The role of culture, technological change, economic activities, physical geography and political and religious organizations in influencing form, function and architecture will be studied. Environmental impacts, ties to rural areas, globalization and the role of tourism in representative cities will be reviewed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR160.
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GPH 261 - Survey of Travel and Tourism 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an overview of the field of travel and tourism with an examination of the geographic, economic and cultural importance of travel and tourism. Topics will include reasons for travel, destination selections, travel modes, tourism development, and the role of the geographer. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR261.
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GPH 264 - Recreation Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course analyzes recreation user patterns and the form, function, distribution and impact of recreation facilities. Topics include outdoor recreation, leisure communities, and spectator sports. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR211.
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GPH 282P - Global Environmental Issues 3 Credit(s) DII
An introduction to the physical and human dimensions of global environmental change. The course will examine global elemental cycles and their interactions within the physical environment. In addition, human-driving forces will be analyzed such as land-use change and industrialization. Course will review use of remote sensing and GIS technologies for analysis of global and regional change. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR262P. Prerequisite: Completion of lab science sequence or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GPH 285P - Oceanography 3 Credit(s) DII
This course describes and analyzes the morphology of ocean basins and their geological origins. The physical and chemical characteristics of seawater, the dynamics of oceanic circulation, and the role of the marine environment as a human resource are discussed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR252P.
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GPH 287P - Climatology 3 Credit(s) DII
This course studies the nature and distribution of world climatic regions. Local and regional variations in general patterns are analyzed by means of selected data. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR351P. Prerequisite: GGR100P or GPH 100P or GGR101P or GPH 101P or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GPH 301 - Introduction to Quantitative Geography 3 Credit(s) DII Q
This course provides an introduction to probability, statistics and spatial analysis techniques used in geographic research and in analysis of data in geographic information systems. The course includes: the meaning and significance of numerical data, the analysis of central tendency and variance, sampling, data distributions, point and area spatial measurement and models, inferential statistics, correlation and regression. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR206.
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GPH 302 - Geographic Research 3 Credit(s) W
This course prepares students for advanced research and departmental course work by examining the breadth of geography as an academic discipline, by understanding fundamental research techniques, by mastering basic computer skills and by developing and completing an original research project. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR205. Prerequisite: GPH 301 or GGR206.
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GPH 313 - Political Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course is a study of the structure and organization of political areas at different levels and the impact of selected geographic phenomena on their development and interaction. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR313.
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GPH 314 - Population Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course covers the regional and national variations in population size, structure, and growth and the consequences for social and economic development. Case studies in the dynamics of migration and government population policies. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR315.
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GPH 315 - Economic Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an examination of economic activities on the earth’s surface. Basic location theory precedes a discussion of selected activities in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the economy. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR270.
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GPH 316 - Urban Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course covers cities from a geographic point of view: urban patterns, functions, and problems. In addition, the course looks at the origin, growth, and social and economic structure of selected cities. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR271.
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GPH 317 - Transportation Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII W
This introductory course is designed to provide a general overview of the field of transportation geography. Transportation is a very geographic phenomenon and also a crucial component for all aspects of society today and in the past. In this course, transportation geography from a historical, urban, facility, international, intermodal, and sustainable perspective will all be examined. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR374.
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GPH 319 - Marketing Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This coure analyzes site selection analysis, retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing geography. Emphasis on trade-area regions and patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Fieldwork projects required. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR 337 .
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GPH 340 - Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s) DIII Q
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful forms of spatial information processing. Incorporating analytic geographic techniques to capture, maintain, analyze, and display data, GIS generate unique spatial information widely used by both the public and private sectors. Specifically, this course details the analytical and technical development and the applied uses of GIS for business, environmental, and social applications. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR320.
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GPH 343 - Air Photo Interpretation 3 Credit(s)
This course details the analytic use of various forms of aerial photography including manual interpretation, elementary photogrammetric techniques, mission design and planning, as well as integration and preparation of derived aerial photographic data for geographic systems analysis. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR342.
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GPH 344 - Remote Sensing 3 Credit(s) DII
This course explores the use of remotely sensed imagery excluding aerial photography. Various sensor families (LANDSAT, SPOT, RADAR, NESDIS) and platforms (manned, unmanned, satellite, and aircraft) are investigated. Emphasis is placed upon applied geographic analysis employing remotely sensed images. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR343.
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GPH 345 - Geotechniques in Information Technology 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the uses of automated techniques in Geography and Information Technology to disseminate, present and communicate geographic research and information. It will introduce students to the digital data and technological tools that geographers frequently use. These include: GIS techniques, remote sensing, global positioning systems, data mining and automated output devices, including the World Wide Web, listservs and computer assisted presentation and storage software. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR380.
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GPH 355 - Reading the Cultural Landscape 3 Credit(s) DIII
The cultural landscape reveals the intricate tapestry of human habitation and forms a primary document for geographic research. Using several techniques, students examine the cultural organization of the landscape. By understanding the landscape, students will have greater insights into economic activity, technological levels, the built environment, and cultural values. Students will undertake a series of projects to explore the world around them. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR280.
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GPH 356 - New England Folklore & Regionality 3 Credit(s) DIII
The folklore of New England is a mirror of the region’s places, people, and culture. A rich legacy exists in the material cultural, stories, songs, and customs that continue to shape regional society, landscape, and identity. This course explores folkloric aspects of selected communities to better understand their cultural diversity and, at the same time, to appreciate their underlying human similarities. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR230.
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GPH 360 - Globalization: Geographies of Global Changes 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an introduction to the geographies of globalization. Four geographical dimensions of globalization will be studied: economic geographies, geopolitics, socio-cultural geographies and the impact of globalization on the biophysical environment. The goal in this course is to help students become familiar with the debates surrounding globalization, the geographical changes and consequences that are associated with the term and the theoretical constructs that have been employed to explain the geographies of globalization. Case studies from around the world will be used to develop an appreciation of global geographical changes. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR245.
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GPH 362 - Comprehensive Travel Planning 3 Credit(s)
In this course students will learn proper procedures for packaging worldwide independent and group travel. International travel regulations and prepackaged tours are examined. Emphasis is on long arrangements. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR362.
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GPH 363 - Seminar in Ecotourism 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the growing importance of the ecotourism segment of the tourist industry and explores the ways in which scenic, pristine, and ecologically sensitive destinations are used (and misused) to generate income for firms, governments, and local communities. Case studies will be used throughout the course from a variety of regions and contexts and students will be expected to participate in in-depth discussions and analyses of these. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit or GGR367.
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