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ENG 531 - The American Novel I.
Graduate standing. (3).
The American novel as a unique literary form developing its own traditions; its relationship to its own native culture and to that of Europe. Critical analyses of works by important American authors through 1900. Not open to students with credit for ENG 431 .
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ENG 532 - The American Novel II.
Graduate standing. (3).
The American novel as a unique literary form developing its own traditions; its relationship to its own native culture and to that of Europe. Critical analyses of works by important. American authors, covering literary movements from 1900 to the present. Not open to students with credit for ENG 432 .
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ENG 533 - American Poetry.
Graduate standing. (3).
The development and continuity of American poetry, its style, subject matter, and stance toward American culture, from the colonial era to the present. Emphasis on late nineteenth and twentieth century poetry; close study of representative poets whose work and critical reputations make them influential figures in American literature and thought. Not open to students with credit for ENG 433 .
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ENG 534 - American Drama.
Graduate standing. (3).
Development of American Drama with attention to literary and theatrical elements, including historical and cultural influences and theatrical conventions. Emphasis on major playwrights and movements, marginal voices, and the relationship of popular entertainment to serious drama. Not open to students with credit for ENG 434 /THE 434 . Also listed as THE 534 .
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ENG 535 - American Film I.
Graduate standing. (3).
History of American film from its beginning through the end of the studio era as an art form and an index to American popular culture. Not open to students with credit for ENG 435 .
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ENG 536 - American Film II.
Graduate standing. (3).
History of American film since the end of the studio era as an art form and an index to American popular culture. Not open to students with credit for ENG 436 .
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ENG 537 - Topics in American Literature to 1900.
Graduate standing. (3).
American literature from the colonial encounter through the nineteenth century. Subject of study may vary by historical period (e.g., Concord and American Romanticism), theme (e.g., writing of westward expansion), genre and/or critical approach. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 538 - Topics in American Literature since 1900.
Graduate standing. (3).
American literature in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Subject of study may vary by historical period, theme, genre and/or critical approach (e.g., modernist novel, contemporary poetry). May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 539 - Themes in Multicultural American Literatures.
Graduate standing. (3).
Issues and themes of literature from various immigrant and ethnic communities in the Americas. Course readings may include African American, Native American, Jewish, Asian American, Hispanic, and Caribbean writing. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 548 - Children’s Literature.
Graduate standing. (3).
Survey of content and literary merit of books read by the elementary school child. Common and divergent elements of the various forms of literature. Not open to students with credit for EDR 430 or ENG 448 . Also listed as EDR 530 .
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ENG 549 - History of the English Language.
Graduate standing, LIN 200 . (3).
Survey of the bases of the language and how it developed: Old English, Middle English, Early Modern and Modern English. Not open to students with credit for ENG 447 /LIN 447 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 555 - Studies in Genre.
Graduate standing. (3).
Examination of issues and major figures in selected genre (e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, essay), with intensive study of genre theory and practice. May be reelected to a total of nine credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 560 - Topics in Writing and Rhetoric.
Graduate standing. (3).
Issues and themes in contemporary writing and rhetoric. Subject of study may vary by theory, genre, and/or practice. May be reelected to a total of nine credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 561 - Writing and Publishing.
Graduate standing. (3).
Investigation of careers in writing, editing and publishing, with intensive writing in a workshop format. Subject of study may vary (e.g., freelance magazine and book writing, publishing procedures, and editing). May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 562 - Creative Writing Workshop.
Graduate standing. (3).
Intensive practice in poetry, fiction, or literary nonfiction, featuring a workshop approach to discussion of student writing. May be reelected to a total of nine credits when topic vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 563 - Seminar in Collaborative Writing Theory and Practice.
Graduate standing; consent of instructor. (4).
Examination and practice of writing center theory. Study of one-on-one conferencing techniques and basic writing tutorials. Required of students interested in becoming UM-Flint Writing Center tutors. Includes two hours observation per week in addition to class meetings.
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ENG 566 - Teaching College Composition.
Graduate standing, ENG 340 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Examination of current theories and practices of teaching writing in college. Focus on understanding theory and how to apply it to a college classroom setting. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 567 - Topics in Composition and Rhetorical Theory.
Graduate standing. (3).
Modern, postmodern and contemporary composition and rhetorical theories, and their impact on writing and writing instruction. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topic vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 570 - Modern Literary Theory.
Graduate standing. (3).
Study of major theories of literary criticism since the 1950s, including formalism, psychoanalytic and archetypal approaches, New Historicism, feminist and Marxist theories, Cultural Studies, post-structuralist theory. Application of major theoretical approaches to selected works. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 574 - Adolescent Literature.
Graduate standing. (3).
Survey of the content and literary merit of books read by middle and high school students. Consideration of criteria for the selection of reading material; emphasis on approaches for teaching with such materials in a variety of school contexts. Not open to students with credit for EDR 437 or ENG 474 . Also listed as EDR 537 .
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ENG 587 - Special Topics in Literature.
Graduate standing. (3).
Topics of literary study varying semester to semester; may include any combination of disciplines, national literatures and periods, and approaches. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 588 - Special Topics in Linguistics.
Graduate standing. (3).
Topics of study will varying semester to semester, may include any combination of linguistic subjects, disciplinary interests, and approaches. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENG 590 - Directed Study.
Graduate standing. (1-3).
Individualized work for students who wish to complete one-semester projects in advanced or specialized topics. May be reelected to a total of six credits.
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ENG 591 - Individual Study Experience.
Graduate standing. (6).
Substantial and significant individually-defined study developed in consultation with the English Department. May include area reading and examination, primary research project, thesis, study program at a foreign or accredited U.S. graduate program, archival research project, creative writing project or professional internship. May be reelected to a total of twelve credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ENV 100 - Introduction to Environmental Science.
(4) N/NL.
Human impacts on the environment. Degradation of land, water, air and ecosystems related to population growth and the spread of agriculture, industry and cities. Survival issues facing humanity and other organisms such as global warming, hazardous waste disposal, rainforest destruction and sustainable agriculture. Lecture and laboratory.
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ENV 102 - Environmental Science II.
(4) N/NL.
Exploration of how increasing populations, application of technology, identification of renewable resources, support of diversity, monitoring of the environment, and minimization of waste can result in sustainable and even lucrative resource planning and management strategies.
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ENV 291 - Supervised Study of Environmental Issues.
Consent of instructor. (1-3).
Laboratory work or study of the literature on designated problems chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty supervisor. May be reelected to a maximum of four credits.
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ENV 370 - Field Problems.
Two courses in physical geography or consent of instructor. (3-4).
Problems, methodology, and field techniques of physical geography. Problem design and field and laboratory instrumentation. Topics and instructor announced. Also listed as GEO 370 .Graded ABCDN.
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ENV 380 - Environmental Chemistry.
CHM 162 and a course in organic chemistry. (3).
Chemistry of air and natural water systems. Atmospheric origin and reactions; photochemical reactions of smaller molecules; solubility in natural water; pH of natural water; oxidation-reduction reactions. Also listed as CHM 380 .
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ENV 492 - Topics in Environmental Science.
ENV 100 , ENV 102 , RPL 270 . (3).
Applied research in Environmental Science. Topics will vary depending upon current events in the environmental arena.
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FFS 300 - Topics in French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures.
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required. (3) H.
Focus on a topic in French and/or Francophone (French-speaking) literatures and cultures; may concentrate on a specific author, topic or geographic region. Taught entirely in English. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits when subject matter varies.
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FFS 301 - Paris in Literature, Art and Film.
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required. (3).
Paris, the City of Lights, in literature, art and film. Works by such authors as Apollinaire, Cendrars, Aragon, Queneau, and Perec and by such artists as the Impressionists paint and everchanging picture of this magical metropolis. Classical and current films portray visual and audio impressions of France’s capital.
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FFS 302 - Montreal in Literature, Art and Film.
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French not required. (3).
Examination of Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city, in literature, art and film. Works by such authors as Roy and Beauchemin and by various artists illuminate this Francophone metropolis in North America. Classical and current films portray visual and audio impressions of Quebec’s economic capital. Offered infrequently.
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FFS 303 - America and Americans seen through French-Speaking Eyes.
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required. (3).
The United States as depicted in French and Francophone literature, art and film. Works by such authors as de Beauvoir, Labro, Roy and Poulin and by various artists illuminate this Francophone perspective of the US. Classical and current films portray visual and audio impressions of the Francophone view.
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FFS 304 - Francophone Literature and Culture of the Arab World.
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French not required. (3) GS.
Readings in Francophone texts of the Arab world, emphasizing literary, philosophical, historical and cultural backgrounds. Cross-cultural issues, plural identities, representations of the other, and gender issues viewed through the eyes of Francophone writers such as Maalouf, Memmi and Benjelloun. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits when subject matter varies. Also listed as MES 304 .
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FFS 305 - Francophone Cultures of the World.
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required. (3) H.
Readings in Francophone texts of the African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and North American regions where French is spoken; emphasis on literary, philosophical, historical and cultural backgrounds. Cross-cultural issues, plural identities, representations of the other, and gender issues viewed through the eyes of such writers as Benjellous, Brulotte, Césaire, Colimon-Hall, Condé, Djebar, Dracius, Fanon, Kamanda, duy Khiêm, Tati Loutard, Roy, Saint-Martin, Sembène, Serhane and Warner-Vieyra. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits when subject matter varies.
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FOR 305 - Community Outreach Field Experience.
Intermediate level foreign language proficiency and consent of instructor (1-3).
Academic service learning course designed to develop global awareness in Flint-area children through foreign language and culture instruction. Further development of foreign language skills, and acquisition of basic concepts of language learning in children, through coursework and creative teaching in an elementary school setting. May be reelected to a total of six credits.
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FRN 111 - Beginning French I.
Not open to students with more than one year of high school French except by departmental consent. (4) FL/GS.
Basic structures and patterns the student must know to understand written and spoken French. Active use of the language limited to oral and written exercises used to enhance knowledge of grammar as well as develop listening and reading comprehension skills. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Graded ABCC-N.
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FRN 112 - Beginning French II.
FRN 111 or placement. (4) FL/GS.
Continuation of FRN 111 . Introduction of more complex structures and more active use of French. Further practice in reading texts adapted from newspapers, magazines, and literature. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Graded ABCDD-N.
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FRN 205 - Reading French.
FRN 112 with a grade of B or better, or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Language Department. (1).
Reading of representative modern prose for general comprehension. Designed to develop skills needed to read French at sight. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement. Graded ABCDN.
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FRN 206 - French Conversation.
FRN 112 , or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Language Department. (1).
Development of speaking skills through oral presentations and class discussions of readings and cultural materials from other media such as films, newspapers, and relevant online resources. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement. Graded ABCDN.
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FRN 211 - Intermediate French I.
FRN 112 or placement. (4) GS.
Intensive practice in spoken and written French complemented by review of structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on development of skills in conversational French together with reading of French texts. Graded ABCDN.
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FRN 212 - Intermediate French II.
FRN 211 or placement. (4) GS.
Continued review of grammar topics. Reading of texts in French for an understanding of the cultural values of the French-speaking world. Discussions conducted in French to increase the student’s level of fluency. Graded ABCDN.
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FRN 221/321 - French Study Abroad.
At least FRN 112 or placement; concentration in French. (3-12) GS.
Intensive study of French language, literature and/or culture through class work, conversation and travel conducted in an independent study abroad program. Credit is assigned at the 200 or 300 level, depending upon previous language experience and on-site placement. May be reelected to a total of 12 credits; up to nine credits of these courses may fulfill major or minor requirements. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement.
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FRN 291 - Laboratory of French Phonology.
Prior or concurrent election of FRN 212 or consent of instructor. (1).
Intensive auditory and pronunciation practice stressing both hearing and speaking skills as the basic means of communication. Monitoring and correction of individual pronunciation problems.
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FRN 301 - Conversation and Composition I.
FRN 212 or equivalent. (3) GS.
Study of selected aspects of French and Francophone cultures incorporating oral and written practice in French. Continued practice in the application of grammar, the building of an active vocabulary, and the achievement of a practical command of spoken and written French.
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FRN 303 - Conversation and Composition II.
FRN 301 or equivalent. (3) GS.
Continuation of FRN 301 . Oral and written practice in French based on study of selected aspects of French and Francophone cultures.
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FRN 308 - Business French.
FRN 212 or consent of instructor. (3).
Study of the French language of business through inferential reading of general business texts, and practice in listening comprehension. Development of commercial and business-related vocabulary. Some practice of writing skills using summaries of texts read and heard. Reading and listening exercises are based on original or slightly edited texts, documents, and media reports.
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FRN 309 - Advanced French Composition and Grammar.
Prior election of FRN 301 . (3) CAP.
Intensive review of grammar and practice in directed and free composition. Intended to give a solid basis for oral and written expression and for the teaching of French.
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FRN 310 - Understanding the French-Speaking World.
FRN 212 . (3) GS.
Comprehensive look at France, the French, and the French-speaking world outside Europe. Short stories, essays, newspapers, magazines, slides and films dealing with all aspects of French and Francophone culture, customs and values.
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FRN 311 - Survey of French Literature: Middle Ages to 1800.
FRN 212 or equivalent. (3) H.
Reading in French of selections from literary masterpieces by major French writers from the Renaissance, Classical, and Enlightenment periods. Lectures on lives of authors and important social and intellectual influences in each period.
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FRN 314 - Survey of French Literature: 1800 to Present.
FRN 212 or equivalent. (3) H.
Reading in French of selections from literary masterpieces by major French writers representing Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism. The Belle Epoque to Surrealism, Existentialism, Absurdist theatre, and the “new novel.” Lectures on lives of authors and important social and intellectual influences in each period.
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FRN 315 - Introduction to French Literature.
FRN 212 or equivalent. (3) H.
Study of the principal forms of literary expression in French. Emphasis on the short story, drama, and poetry. Practice in analysis of form and interpretation of content.
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FRN 316 - French Classicism.
FRN 212 or equivalent. (3) H.
Practice in analysis of form and interpretation of content through a study of the principal forms of literary expression in French with a focus on French authors from the French Classical period such as Corneille, Racine, Moliére, La Fontaine, La Bruyére and Pascal.
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FRN 317 - Eighteenth Century Literature and Thought.
FRN 212 or equivalent. (3).
Practice in analysis of form and interpretation of content through a study of the principal forms of literary expression in French with a focus on French authors from the eighteenth century such as Montesquieu, Marivaux, Prevost, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot and Beaumarchais. Offered infrequently.
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FRN 318 - Realism and Naturalism.
FRN 212 or equivalent. (3) H.
Practice in analysis of form and interpretation of content through a study of the principal forms of literary expression in French with a focus on French/francophone authors from the nineteenth century such as Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert, Zola and Huysmans.
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FRN 320 - French Romanticism.
FRN 315 or equivalent. (3).
Readings from the works of the principal authors of Romantic movement: Chateaubriand, Lamartine, Hugo, Vigny, Musset. Offered infrequently.
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FRN 329 - 20th Century Literature in Translation.
FRN 212 or a sophomore class in (any) literature or consent of instructor. (3) H.
Practice in analysis of form and interpretation of content through a study of the principal forms of French literary expression in English translation with a focus on French/Francophone authors from the 20th century such as Proust, Gide, Sartre, Camus, Beckett, Robbe-Grillet, Breton and Prevert.
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FRN 346 - French as a Multi-Cultural Language.
FRN 315 or equivalent. (3) GS.
Exploration of the “Francophone” world outside Europe, including Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, the Near East and Southeast Asia. The status of French and its integration into the indigenous cultures as manifested in their literature. Offered infrequently.
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FRN 360 - Comparative Phonetics/The World’s Major Languages.
FRN 212 or GER 212 or SPN 212 ; prior or concurrent election of ENG 200 /LIN 200 . (3).
Sound systems of American English, French, German, Spanish and other languages. Concentrates on the world’s major languages. Register-tone and contour tone languages. Acoustic phonetics. Problems of teaching French, German or Spanish pronunciation. Also listed as LIN 360 and SPN 360 .
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FRN 365 - Teaching of Foreign Languages in Middle and Secondary Schools.
FRN 212 or SPN 212 or GER 212, prior or concurrent election of EDS 360 . (3).
Designed for prospective teachers of foreign language in middle and secondary schools. Classroom layout for foreign language instruction. Teaching pronunciation and grammar. Teaching demonstrations by class members. Choosing and using textbooks; various theories of foreign language teaching; testing language skills. May be elected as FRN 365 by students with French as a minor for the secondary certificate. Also listed as EDS 345 and SPN 365 .
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FRN 369 - Introduction to the Romance Languages.
FRN 211 or SPN 211 , ENG 200 /LIN 200 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Presents major Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Romanian, Catalan and Provencal). Examines Latin background, important historical influences. Offers modern samples of Romance languages through music and film. Also listed as LIN 369 . Offered infrequently.
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FRN 391 - Directed Readings.
FRN 212 and consent of Department Chair. (1-2).
May be reelected when topics vary.
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FRN 392 - Special Topics.
Consent of Department Chair. (1-3) H.
Seminars for advanced students. Titles, descriptions, and requirements of acceptable topics available from Department Chair. May be reelected when topics vary.
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FRN 494 - “Off Campus” Study Preparation.
HON 155 , HON 355 ; consent of Honors Director and Department Advisor. (1-3).
Independent study designed for the development of the Honors Program off-campus study proposal carried out in close consultation with both the Department Advisor and the Honors Director. Involves development of the project and/or necessary skills to undertake the off-campus study experience. Grade assigned by the department advisor when the off-campus study proposal is completed to the satisfaction of the department advisor and the Honors Director. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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FRN 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Open only to Honors Program students in French. (4).
Credit and grade for FRN 495 is not given until successful completion of FRN 496 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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FRN 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Prior or concurrent election of FRN 495 . (4).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 115 - World Regional Geography.
(3) S.
Global patterns of economic development, land use, population and human conflict. Where and how people live and interact with the environment in different parts of the world including problems of famine, trade, geopolitics and ethnic conflict. Also listed as INT 115 .
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GEO 116 - Human Geography.
(3) S.
Themes and concepts of human geography. Interplay of culture, population, land use and environment. Geographic patterns of language, religion, agriculture, settlements and related landscape features.
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GEO 150 - Physical Geography I.
(4) N/NL.
Forces, processes and systems of the landscape. Ground-level climatology, plant geography, and soils. Basic energy balance, moisture balance, soil and plant classification schemes; human influences on climate, vegetation and soils. Three hours lecture, two hours instructional laboratory.
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GEO 151 - Physical Geography II.
(4) N/NL.
Geophysical forces, processes and systems acting on or near the earth’s surface. Physical geology, geomorphology, and hydrology including basic rocks and minerals, mountain building, flood frequency, and glaciation. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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GEO 180 - Global Environmental Systems and Sustainability.
(3) GS.
Introduction to the global distribution and characteristics of the world’s energy sources, and how these factors influence the practices of agriculture, urbanization, transportation, and national energy use in different regions of the world. Prospects for global sustainability investigated in this context.
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GEO 202 - Environmental Geology.
(4) N/NL.
Formation and classification of commonly occurring minerals, rocks and fossils. Geologic time scale, distributions in North America, economic uses, and environmental implications. Local field trips. Lecture and laboratory.
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GEO 203 - Introduction to Spatial Analysis.
(3).
Introduction to the science of maps and spatial analysis. Basic concepts of map construction; data evaluation and design issues related to thematic map preparation. Relationship between basic cartographic concepts and new techniques of spatial analysis used in computer mapping, remote sensing, and geographic information systems.
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GEO 216 - Modern Geography.
(3) S.
Examination of everyday events from a geographic perspective; emphasis on the logic of the geographic approach to social, economic, environmental, land use and health problems.
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GEO 265 - Geology of Michigan.
GEO 151 or consent of instructor. (3).
Geologic history of Michigan and its relationship to the landscape and natural resources of the state. Ancient mountain-building and the growth of ore deposits, through Paleozoic sedimentation and basin development to Pleistocene glaciation and the history of the Great Lakes. Geologic maps, charts, and sections. Description and identification of typical minerals, rocks and fossils. Local field trips. Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 272 - Principles of Hydrology.
GEO 150 , GEO 151 ; MTH 120 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. (3).
Principles, processes and systems of terrestrial hydrology. Geographic and climatic contexts of global and regional water systems; water balance and exchange concepts; land use and water quality relations. Lecture and laboratory.
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GEO 282 - Weather, Climate and Oceanography.
ENV 100 or GEO 150 or consent of instructor. (4) N/NL.
Elements of weather and climate over land and water including atmospheric circulation, precipitation processes, climatic regimes, and climate change. Atmosphere – ocean interactions, ocean circulation, and relations to El Nino, monsoonal flow, and hurricanes. Lecture and laboratory.
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GEO 285 - Environmental Hazards and Natural Disasters.
GEO 151 or consent of instructor. (3) S.
Survey of environmental hazards and resultant disasters, both natural and human. Floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, oil spills and nuclear accidents. Impacts on society and human responses at local, national and international levels. Lecture and discussion.
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GEO 297 - Professional Development I.
At least sophomore standing; declared concentration in earth science, physical geography, resource ecology or resource planning. (1).
Methods and techniques for data management, survey research, professional writing, report preparation, public presentations and other topics. A different topic taught each year.
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GEO 298 - Professional Development II.
At least sophomore standing. (1).
Methods and techniques for data management, survey research, professional writing, report preparation, public presentations and other topics. A different topic taught each year.
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GEO 299 - Professional Development III.
At least sophomore standing. (1).
Methods and techniques for data management, survey research, professional writing, report preparation, public presentations and other topics. A different topic taught each year. Offered infrequently.
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GEO 304 - Remote Sensing of the Environment.
GEO 203 , MTH 120 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. (3).
Remote sensing techniques with emphasis on the techniques and procedures for extracting resource information from aerial photography. Application areas in land and water management, urban mapping, land use planning, and other resource areas. Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 330 - Oceanography.
GEO 150 or GEO 151 . Course(s) in geology and/or chemistry recommended. (3).
Basics of physical oceanography, including geology of ocean basins, physical and chemical properties of seawater, thermohaline circulation, and shore environments. Lecture only; for lecture/laboratory course, see GEO 430 .
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GEO 331 - Geomorphology and Soils.
GEO 150 or GEO 151 , or consent of instructor. (3).
Study of landforms, surface deposits, and soils. Erosional and depositional processes including streams, wind, waves, currents and glaciers, and their influences on the landscape formation and land use. Development of thought and modern trends in geomorphology.
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GEO 370 - Field Problems.
Two courses in physical geography or consent of instructor. (3-4).
Problems, methodology, and field techniques of physical geography. Problem design and field and laboratory instrumentation. Topics and instructor announced. Also listed as ENV 370 .Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 372 - Biogeography.
GEO 150 ; BIO 113 , BIO 111 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Geographic distribution of plants and animals, past and present, as influenced by geological, biological, geographical, human and other factors. Mass extinctions, geographic diffusion, major biomes, human evolution, environmental issues, biogeographical mapping techniques. Also listed as BIO 373 and INT 372 .
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GEO 380 - Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development.
GEO 150 , or at least sophomore standing and consent of instructor. (3).
Renewable energy types and their role – along with conservation strategies – in sustainable development. Emphasis on characteristics of solar, wind and geothermal energy and practical application of these energy types and associated technologies to sustainable development.
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GEO 385 - Energy Systems and Climate Change.
GEO 150 , GEO 282 . (3).
Examination of relationships between energy use and climate change. Natural cycles of climate change and anthropogenic climate change; investigation of climatic impacts of existing and proposed technologies (e.g., nuclear, clean coal).
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GEO 404 - Spatial Analysis Seminar.
GEO 304 ; RPL 370 , RPL 371 . (4).
Integration of spatial analysis techniques including remote sensing imagery, spatial databases acquired from public electronic files, or fieldwork; statistical analysis of data. Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 430 - Oceanography.
GEO 150 or GEO 151 . Course(s) in geology and/or chemistry recommended. (4).
Basics of physical oceanography, including geology of ocean basins, physical and chemical properties of seawater, thermohaline circulation, and shore environments. Lecture and laboratory. Not open to students with credit for GEO 330 . Offered infrequently.
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GEO 476 - Environmental Planning.
GEO 203 , GEO 331 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Environmental analysis for landscape planning and design. Data generation for land use plans, environmental inventories, impact statements. Sources of data, mapping techniques, graphic formatting, dissemination methods. Also listed as PUB 476 and RPL 476 .Graded ABCDD-N
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GEO 489 - Geoscience Teaching Practicum.
At least junior standing, three GEO courses, consent of instructor. (1-2).
For science concentrators interested in teaching practices and communication in earth science. Work with instructors as tutors, teaching assistants and research assistants in lectures, laboratories, demonstrations and special projects aimed at improving lower division science courses. May be reelected once for credit.
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GEO 490 - Advanced Energy Fieldwork.
Consent of instructor. (3) CAP.
Applied research and fieldwork in energy; topics may change as dictated by local/regional/national energy priorities and current events. Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 491 - Sustainable Systems Seminar.
GEO 490 . (3) CAP.
Applied research in sustainable systems; topics may vary as dictated by national/regional/local needs or current events. Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Physical Geography. (4).
Credit and grade for GEO 495 is not given until successful completion of GEO 496 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Prior or concurrent election of GEO 495 and consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Physical Geography. (4).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 498 - Research in Geoscience.
Consent of instructor. (1-3).
Research in physical geography, environmental science, and related fields, conducted independently or with faculty. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 499 - Independent Study.
Consent of instructor. (1-3).
Field study and study of current literature on specific topics. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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