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FREN 1000 - French for Beginners I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
In this course, students begin to acquire the essential French that will allow them to function in the language in a variety of social and cultural contexts. By the end of the semester, students will be able to talk in French about themselves, their families, friends, studies, careers, and daily life in the present tense. Students will also be introduced to French and francophone cultures. Students engage in group activities to maximize their use of French. CTW, GDCN
Note: Students with two or more years of language instruction are not admitted without permission of the instructor.
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FREN 1100 - French for Beginners II
3 cr. 3 hr. This course is offered once a year in the spring semester.
In French 1100, students continue to acquire the essential French that will allow them to function in the language in a variety of social and cultural contexts. Students will learn the vocabulary and the structure they need to talk about: themselves, travel, family, hobbies, their city, and what they have to do. They also expand their knowledge of French grammar, moving from the present to the past tense. CTW, GDCN
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FREN 2000 - Intermediate French I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course may be offered in the Fall.
This course serves as a continuation of FREN 1100 and continues practice in grammar and conversation skills, and includes writing exercises as well as reading on life customs and culture of France and French-speaking nations.
Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school French, or FREN 1100 .
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FREN 2100 - Intermediate French II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course may be offered once a year in the Spring.
This course serves as a continuation of FREN 2000 .
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FREN 2400 - Methods for Teaching French in the Elementary School
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course provides techniques and materials for use in teaching French at an elementary school level. The course is required for foreign language specialization. A minimum of 12 semester hours of French or its equivalent and the instructor’s permission is required to enroll.
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FREN 3000 - French Civilization
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course covers the history, geography, fine arts and literature of the French people from the earliest times through today. Course work includes extensive readings in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2100 .
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FREN 3300 - French Literature
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course will present a cultural, historical and sociological study of France as mirrored in selected works of French writers and thinkers. The time period is from the medieval ages through and including the 20th century. LIT
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2100 .
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FREN 3500 - French Conversation and Composition
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course is recommended for students who desire greater fluency in speech and writing as well as for students taking civilization and literature courses.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2100 .
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FREN 4901 - Independent Study in French
1 cr. 1 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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FREN 4903 - Independent Study in French
3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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FREN 4906 - Advanced Independent Study in French
6 cr. 6 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 12 semester hours, 2.0 grade-average in French, and permission of Department Chairman.
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GAME 2000 - Elements of Game Design
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
This course introduces students to the process of planning and designing the interactive experience of game play. Students will develop a critical understanding of the formal, dramatic, and systems elements of games across a wide range of game styles and genres, from traditional physical games and sports to video games. Students will work individually and in teams to modify and develop tabletop games such as board or card games. Emphasis is placed on understanding game systems and fine-tuning the player experience through the interative design process.
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GAME 2001 - Games and Arts in Japan
3 cr. 5 hr. Offered every other year
This course explores contemporary arts and culture in Japan with an emphasis on the three pillars of Japan’s modern culture–video games, Anime and Manga. These contemporary art forms will be examined in the context of the country’s tradition of design, visual arts and culture in order to gain a better understanding of Japanese Game Art Aesthetics. The course will culminate in a study abroad trip to Japan.
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GAME 2020 - Concept Art for Game Development
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Fall Semester.
This course will teach students foundational art skills in drawing, painting and sculpting necessary for pre-visualization and 3D/2D game development. Students will combine studies in life drawing/anatomy with applying this to the creation of unique conceptual art for their games. Topics covered will also include character design, prop design, creative visual problem solving techniques, storytelling through visuals, art history as applied to video game development and direct application of these techniques to a final game product created in the class.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1400 , GAME 2000 and GAME 2200
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GAME 2200 - Introduction to Game Art
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Semester.
This course provides an introduction to the concepts, tools and techniques of creating art for games. Students are introduced to visual literacy, concept art, storyboarding, and development of art for 2D and 3D games, while building proficiency in industry-standard 2D raster and vector software and an introduction to 3D software. Projects include interface design, 2D sprite and asset design, texture & background creation, 3D modeling, character design.
Note: Recommended to have ART 1400 , ART 1600 , or COMM 3810 or permission of instructor. May be taken concurrently with GAME 2000 .
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GAME 3000 - Game Design Workshop
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Semester.
In this course, students will design and develop several digital game prototypes, while building proficiency in an industry-standard game engine. Students participate in design pitches, presentations, critique, and team productions, learn to implement game logic through scripting, and deliver a final, playable game project. This course is cross listed with CSC 3010 . This course is cross-listed with CSC 3010 .
Note: Credit is not awarded for both GAME 3000 and CSC 3010. Prerequisite(s): GAME 2000 , GAME 2200 and CSC 1500
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GAME 3005 - Mobile Game Design
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Spring Semester.
This course will introduce students to the design and development of games for mobile platforms including iOS and Android. Students will explore the relationship between design and technology from user, designer, and developer perspectives, create several digital game prototypes to test on mobile devices, and prepare a final game to be published on a mobile platform.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 3000
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GAME 3010 - Game Narrative Design
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per year.
This is a writing-intensive course in which students develop the dramatic and narrative elements of games. Topics will include brainstorming & idea development, world building, modes of interactive storytelling, structures of narrative, building story arcs, character development, dialogue, and proper writing technique. The course also covers writing formats for game design documents.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 2000 and ENGL 1100
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GAME 3030 - Game Level Design
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Semester.
In this course, students will learn concepts, tools, and techniques to design and build playable game levels or environments for a series of “off the shelf” games, both pen and paper and digital. The ability to modify games is crucial to the development of a game designer, and level design remains a core competency for aspiring professionals. Over the course of the semester, students will develop crucial perspectives on iteration, challenge, spatial and temporal dynamics, environmental and architectural design, and gameplay balance, while building the requisite technical and aesthetic competencies involved in developing with an industry-standard 3D game engine, including modeling & construction, placement and editing of objects and textures, lighting design, animation and scripting.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 2000 and GAME 2200
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GAME 3050 - Serious Games
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per year.
In this course, students learn principles of serious games: games as a means of social engagement pedagogy, learning games, editorial games, games for change, and the overall persuasive and rhetorical possibilities of games. Serious games offer game designers and players the chance to engage with social problems, activism, political processes and even propaganda. Students will playtest a variety of existing examples, then work in teams to design and implement and to complete a serious games project.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 3000
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GAME 3060 - 3D Game Development
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Semester.
In this course, students will continue to build proficiency with an industry-standard 3D game engine. Students will work individually and in production teams to explore game modeling, environmental and architectural design, character development and world building, while balancing game elements, objectives, challenges & rewards. The course will culminate in the creation of a 3D game with original content, for computer or console.
Note: GAME 3070 is recommended. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 2.0 in GAME 3000 and GAME 3030
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GAME 3070 - Intermediate Game Art
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Semester.
In this course students will learn core concepts for creating artwork for digital game development. Topics include 3D modeling, 2D sprite creation, texture painting, material creation, animation and implementing artwork into a real-time game environment. Projects will include creation of 3D and 2D game assets modeled, textured and game ready.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 2200
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GAME 3075 - Advanced Game Art
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the fall.
This course will build upon the skills learned in Intermediate Game Art for the purpose of creating game ready assets that can be incorporated into real time game environments. Topics covered will include digital sculpting, digital painting, material creation, animation and asset integration into an industry standard game engine. Students will combine studies in life drawing/anatomy with learning industry standard 3D sculpting tools toward the creation of completed character models. 2D game asset creation will be covered from sprites through digitally painted assets.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 3070
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GAME 3080 - 3D Animation
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per year.
Students will learn the fundamentals of digital 3D animation, from modeled objects and characters to motion capture. Topics covered will be: principles of animation, movement and timing, frame composition, pre-visualization and storyboarding. Students will learn rigging for motion, lighting, animating and rendering frames, and exporting for 3D game engines.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 2200
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GAME 3500 - Advanced Game Workshop
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Semester.
This course introduces students to more advanced concepts in game design & development such as ideation, digital prototyping, interface design, usability testing, quality assurance, team work, project planning & management. Students will work in teams to conceptualize and execute an innovative serious, casual or indie game that draws on skills, concepts, and proficiencies learned in previous courses. Students will follow an iterative design path to develop, prototype, playtest, and ultimately deliver a complete, polished small game project.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 2.0 in GAME 3060
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GAME 3510 - Contemporary Issues in Games
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per year.
In this course, students will confront a range of recent developments in gaming through reading, critique and design practice. Topics may include: virtual reality, gamefication, monetization and wagering, new directions in interface, alternate reality and geotagged play, social networked games, or gaming communities. This class allows students to study and to make or modify games in order to respond to and directly address trends, problems and possibilities in gaming culture and aesthetics. Student work will take the form of both digital and analog game design (individually and in groups) as well as written and oral commentary and critique. This course may be taken up to two times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 3000
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GAME 4000 - Game Studies Seminar
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every Semester.
In this seminar, students will read, discuss and write about the major questions, developments and movements in the study of games. Readings will be interdisciplinary and heterodox and drawn from classic works on games and play as well as the contemporary digital wave. In this course students will explore the histories of video games as well as the key ways in which video games, games in general and play have been theorized in the humanities and social sciences. Over the course of the semester the class will come to define play and how it relates to games, work, war, sociability, learning and other key concepts. Students will write a series of short commentaries as well as a final paper.
Prerequisite(s): GAME 2000 , ENGL 1200 and Junior/Senior status.
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GAME 4100 - Game Studio
12 cr. Offered every Semester.
Game Studio is a capstone graduation requirement for Game Design majors. It is a full-time, semester-long, pre-professional learning experience in which students work in teams to plan, design, develop, test, and prepare for publication of a significant game project, in an environment that closely mirrors a professional game studio. Candidates must successfully complete a Game Studio Qualification Program in the semester immediately prior to this course, which includes mandatory attendance at a series of seminars, and the development and defense of a professional portfolio before a faculty committee. Game Studio placement is competitive and based on academic performance, faculty recommendations, and performance in the Game Studio Qualification Program. The capstone requirement may be fulfilled by Game Studio or by COMM 4880 Internship.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all LAS requirements, and previous Game Design Major requirements with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better; portfolio review and interview process.
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EPH 2000 - Public Health in the United States
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every spring semester
The course focuses on public health in contemporary American society. Emphasis is placed on underlying theories and the scientific and social bases for public health practice, plus the impact of critical public health concerns on society.
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EPH 2010 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every fall semester
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic principles and methods used in epidemiology. The course will include basic research designs, estimating outcome measures, establishing cause and effect, and effectiveness of interventions for multiple domains of public health. Students will practice using epidemiology to better understand, characterize, and promote health at a population level.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1700
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EPH 3000 - Environmental Health
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year
Environmental health is a branch of public health that focuses on the influence of both the natural and built environment on human health. Students in this course will examine the impact of physical, chemical and biological factors on human health, including air and water quality, natural disasters, radiation exposure, indoor air pollution, food-borne diseases, soil contaminants, and climate change.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or GEOG 2003
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EPH 3050 - Evaluation Methods in Public Health
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year
The course familiarizes students with the methods of program evaluation used in public health interventions and the implications for outcome evaluation and program planning. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of various types of instruments of evaluation used in public health interventions.
Prerequisite(s): EPH 2000 and EPH 2010
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GEOG 1000 - Earth Systems Science
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
Students receive a holistic view of Earth and the spatial relationships between its physical, chemical, geological, and biological systems. Students learn fundamental scientific principles of physical geography and discuss human-earth interactions. Topics include earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes, physical geology, and water resources. Human impacts, such as ozone depletion, global warming, and water and air pollution, are discussed. Credit can not be earned for both GEOG 1000 and GEOG 1300 . SMT
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GEOG 1100 - Principles of Human Geography
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
Introduction to geographical dimension in human behavior and how this is evident in population distribution, rural and urban land use, and social, economic and political attributes of societies. CTW, GDCN
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GEOG 1300 - Earth, Sea, and Air
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The course is composed of selected topics from the Earth Sciences Learning Standards of the Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks. Laboratory required. Credit can not be earned for both GEOG 1000 and GEOG 1300 LAB, SMT
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GEOG 2000 - Astronomy
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
After a brief introduction to the history of astronomy in Western civilization we discuss at an elementary level how light is produced and how telescopes work with light. In turn we then examine the solar system (comparative planetology) and the birth, evolution and death of stars and in the end consider the birth and death of the universe. This course is cross-listed as PHYS 2000 . SMT, LAB
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GEOG 2003 - Environmental Geology
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year
Environmental Geology course engages students in a science-based approach to understanding and solving environmental problems. Topics range from impact of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and flooding on local communities, to climatic changes on a global scale and the effects of the current world population on the carrying capacity of Earth. We will use scientific principles as the baseline of our discussions, but will also consider how policy, economics, and social norms influence attitudes towards, and use of, natural resources. SMT
Prerequisite(s):
i. Adjusted high school GPA of 2.7 or higher (associated with a high school graduation no more than two years from semester of enrollment) OR
ii. ‘passing’ score on Quantitative and Analytical Skills or Advanced Algebra and Functions Accuplacer placement exam OR
iii. Successful completion of MATH 0300 [Quantitative Prep.] or MATH 0500 [Algebraic Prep.] OR
iv. Successful completion of a credit bearing mathematics course
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GEOG 2056 - Climate Change and Human History
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every two years.
Climate change and human history have been closely connected for thousands of years. This interdisciplinary course combines climate science and history to explore the connections between civilization and climate from the last ice age to the present. This course will provide students with the scientific and historical background to better understand one of the key issues facing today’s world by examining how human history has been affected by past climate change and how human activity has altered climate. HIST 2056 HIST, SMT
Prerequisite(s):
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GEOG 2100 - Geology
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
The course is an introductory survey of the basic elements of physical and historical geology. The class is open to all students. A laboratory is required. LAB
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 is strongly suggested.
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GEOG 2200 - Meteorology
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.
Fundamental principles of atmospheric processes are discussed, with emphasis on mid-latitude phenomena. Tropical and severe weather are also explored. Weather forecasting techniques using real-time data are introduced. LAB, SMT
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 is recommended.
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GEOG 2250 - Seminar in Environmental Science
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every spring
This course will introduce students to the study of the natural world through a focus on a major topic in Environmental Sciences. This course is cross-listed as HON 2250 . SMT
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GEOG 2400 - Introduction to Geospatial Technologies
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
A gateway course to theories, skills, and techniques of geospatial technologies, such as GPS, Google Earth, GIS, and remote sensing. Hands-on computer exercises based on a wide range of social and physical features are utilized to provide a solid foundation for further geospatial technologies classes.
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Prerequisite(s):
i. Adjusted high school GPA of 2.7 or higher (associated with a high school graduation no more than two years from semester of enrollment) OR
ii. ‘passing’ score on Quantitative and Analytical Skills or Advanced Algebra and Functions Accuplacer placement exam OR
iii. Successful completion of MATH 0300 [Quantitative Prep.] or MATH 0500 [Algebraic Prep.] OR
iv. Successful completion of a credit bearing mathematics course
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GEOG 2500 - Oceanography
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of fundamental scientific concepts that describe ocean processes.Topics include marine geology (ocean basins, sediments), marine chemistry (properties of seawater), physical oceanography (waves, tides, currents), and biological oceanography. Marine environmental issues are also explored. LAB, SMT
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GEOG 2800 - Map Use
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually.
This course considers the nature and role of maps in communicating aspects of the Earth’s natural and human environments. Skills learned include map reading, relating map symbols to real world features, map analysis, extracting information from maps and map interpretation. SMT
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GEOG 2860 - Introduction to Secondary School Teaching
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered as needed.
This course is required of all students preparing for initial license at the secondary level. It is a sophomore level course for full-time undergraduates and the first course taken by transfer students. It is taught at the local high school and is a clinical laboratory experience. This course includes a 25-hour prepracticum requirement and is a prerequisite for other certification course requirements. Students become familiar with the complexities of secondary school teaching and its demands. The course gives faculty the opportunity to screen students and give students the opportunity to test their commitment to teaching.
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GEOG 3000 - Geographic Economic System
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course analyzes factors underlying the spatial distribution of primary, secondary and tertiary economic activities, with emphasis on locational processes in commercial economies.
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GEOG 3004 - GIS for Criminal Justice
3 cr. 3 hr. Every spring semester
The course will introduce students to the theory and application of crime mapping and analysis in a GIS (Geographic Information System) environment. Students will learn the criminological theories that support crime analysis and place-based policing. Students will also learn the basic skills of using GIS to create crime maps and to analyze crime patterns. CJ 3004
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000 or GEOG 2400
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GEOG 3006 - Environmental Policy
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year
Environmental Policy focuses on the science behind environmental problems and how political solutions are derived. Students in this course will review the three branches of government and their role in establishing environmental laws, discuss the history of environmental policies and laws, and investigate the role of agencies, outside organizations and influencers in environmental policy. Philosophical debates on environmental ethics, regulatory approaches and sustainable practices will also be explored. POLS 3006 CTW
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or GEOG 2003
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GEOG 3100 - Political Geography
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course examines dependent and independent, political units, boundary disputes, strategic areas, buffer zones and the function of international organizations.
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GEOG 3110 - Climatology
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course includes an overview of the climate system, regional climate classification schemes, and examination of natural, long-term climate change. Recent and future climate change scenarios, including the role of human activity in altering Earth’s climate chemistry, are also discussed. SMT
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or GEOG 2200 Meteorology or permission of the instructor.
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GEOG 3120 - Computer Cartography
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every year.
The course of Computer Cartography is focused on making thematic maps in a GIS environment. Taken into consideration are the nature and purpose of mappable information, elements of map design and method involved in map construction. Basic spatial analysis and GIS (geographic information system) skills are introduced and utilized as tools to facilitate map making. SMT
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GEOG 3200 - U.S. and Canada
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course includes U.S. and foreign area studies. Students conduct regional and systematic analysis based upon geographic elements influencing domestic evolution and international relations.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or or or or or or or .
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GEOG 3250 - Introduction to Historical Geology
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every other year in the Fall.
This course studies the physical history of the Earth based on evidence from the rock and fossil records from the early Paleozoic Era through the present. The evolution of life forms, subjective and absolute dating methods, fossil identification and fossil evidence supporting plate tectonics theory are some of the topics studied. Laboratory is required.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2100 .
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GEOG 3270 - Common Rocks and Minerals
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every other year.
Major rock and mineral types are studied. Considerable time is spent on field and laboratory identification techniques. Mineral crystal systems and rock and mineral forming processes are also studied. Laboratory is required.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2100 .
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GEOG 3300 - Urban Geography
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every year.
This course will explore urban geography in a hands-on approach that studies patterns, structures, and organization of cities, and the complex processes behind them. GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Google Earth based case studies will be used to visualize urban development theories and models. CTW, GDCN
Prerequisite(s):
i. Adjusted high school GPA of 2.7 or higher (associated with a high school graduation no more than two years from semester of enrollment) OR
ii. ‘passing’ score on Quantitative and Analytical Skills or Advanced Algebra and Functions Accuplacer placement exam OR
iii. Successful completion of MATH 0300 [Quantitative Prep.] or MATH 0500 [Algebraic Prep.] OR
iv. Successful completion of a credit bearing mathematics course
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GEOG 3400 - Population Geography
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course addresses population processes and characteristics relative to resources in both economically developed and underdeveloped countries and regions. Course material provides both a systematic and regional view of world population problems. CTW, GDCN
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GEOG 4000 - Geographic Information System
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually.
Introduction to basic concepts and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Lab exercises on PC-based GIS packages. SMT
Prerequisite(s): or or or
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GEOG 4001 - Web GIS
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year
Introduction to basic concepts and applications of Web GIS, which uses web technologies such as smart mapping, Story Maps, 3D web scenes, App Studio for ArcGIS, and Operations Dashboard, to communicate geographic information in a collaborative environment. The course is hands-on and lab-based.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2400 or GEOG 3120 or GEOG 3300 or CSC 1500
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GEOG 4003 - Geographic Information Systems II
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every fall semester
The course exposes students to wide-ranging real-world data and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications that require integration of different GIS processing steps and workflows to solve realistic problems using ArcGIS Pro. The course is hands-on and lab-based.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2400 or GEOG 3120 or GEOG 3300 or CSC 1500
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GEOG 4110 - Planetary Science
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course explores the fundamental characteristics of solar system bodies, including the formation and evolution of their surfaces, interiors and atmospheres. Topics include spacecraft exploration, impact cratering, tectonics, volcanism, climate and the internal structure of planets, satellites, and small bodies.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1300 and at least one of the following: GEOG 2100 , PHYS 2300 , GEOG 2200
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GEOG 4200 - Geomorphology
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course provides a comprehensive study of land forms and their origins. Laboratory is required. LAB
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2100
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GEOG 4220 - Structural Geology
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every other year in the Fall.
This course studies rock structures developed by the application of deformational forces. Topics covered include the elementary concepts of stress and strain and the geometry of joints, faults, folds, foliations and lineations. LAB
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2100 , PHYS 2300 , MATH 1300 .
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GEOG 4500 - Remote Sensing of the Environment
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course explores how data collected from various types of sensors on aircraft or satellites can be used to study the Earth’s surface and monitor changes in the environment. Computer-based projects allow students to acquire skills in displaying, processing, and analyzing imagery.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2100 or GEOG 1000
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GEOG 4600 - Environmental Hydrogeology
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of surface and groundwater hydrology. Major topics of the course include examination of the equations governing groundwater and surface water flow, surface water – groundwater interactions, characteristics of aquifers and the vadose zone, water-rock interaction, water chemistry, and contamination of surface and groundwater sources.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2100 or GEOG 4200 , CHEM 1300 , MATH 1300 , PHYS 2300 .
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GEOG 4700 - Geographic Perspectives on Conservation
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course provides an analysis of natural resources problems arising from changes in technology, population pressure and concern with the quality of environment.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 .
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GEOG 4850 - Special Methods in Teaching Earth Science
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered as needed.
The course reviews lesson planning, selection of materials, curriculum development and relevant research.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 4700 (8-12 Licensure) and ENGL 3010 (5-8 Licensure).
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GEOG 4860 - Earth Science Practicum in a Secondary School I
12 cr. Day course offered as needed.
For the teaching practicum in earth science, students are assigned to cooperating schools for a semester of student teaching.
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GEOG 4870 - Earth Science Practicum in a Secondary School II
12 cr. Day course offered as needed.
For the teaching practicum in earth science, students are assigned to cooperating schools for a semester of student teaching.
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GEOG 4900 - Independent Study in Geography
1, 2, 3 cr.
The Independent Study provides exceptional students with the opportunity to do research with faculty guidance in a subject or problems of geographic significance.
Prerequisite(s): 12 hrs. of Geography. Hours and credit by arrangement.
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GEOG 4940 - Internship in Geography
3 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
The Internship provides work experiences in private and governmental concerns. Assignments depend on the needs of the participating agency and interests and vocational objectives of the student.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of internship coordinator.
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GEOG 4950 - Internship in Geography
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
The Internship provides work experiences in private and governmental concerns. Assignments depend on the needs of the participating agency and interests and vocational objectives of the student.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of internship coordinator.
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GEOG 4960 - Internship in Geography
12 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
The Internship provides work experiences in private and governmental concerns. Assignments depend on the needs of the participating agency and interests and vocational objectives of the student.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of internship coordinator.
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GER 1000 - German for Beginners I
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
The correct pronunciation, reading ability and fundamentals of grammar and syntax are taught in this class. This class is for students with no previous knowledge of German, or less than two years of German at the high school level. There will be a plethora of exercises that aim at establishing the students’ ability to speak, understand, read, and write German. Students engage in group activities to maximize their use of German. Students use German language films, CDs and Apfeldeutsch, a computer course for German, as part of their instruction. Students with two or more years of German are not admitted without permission of the instructor. CTW
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GER 1100 - German for Beginners II
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This class is a continuation of GER 1000 . CTW
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GER 2000 - Intermediate German I
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course includes practice in conversation as well as readings stressing life, customs and culture of Germany.
Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school German or GER 1000 and GER 1100 .
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GER 2100 - Intermediate German II
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This class is a continuation of GER 2000 .
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GER 2800 - Modern German Literature in Translation
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course introduces the varied creativity of German writers of fiction, drama and poetry of the 20th century. The German film contribution of the 1920’s with feature-length films is included. Readings are in translation and the course is conducted in English.
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GER 2900 - Modern German Culture: The Road to Hitler
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course examines the cultural factors in music, art, literature, and film, which illuminate the events leading to National Socialism. Readings focus on translated materials, especially in literature, which help to explain why the Germans embraced Adolph Hitler. The class includes a significant audio-visual component and is given in English.
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GER 3500 - German Conversation and Composition
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to write and speak German. Students are expected to write compositions on topics developed orally in class.
Prerequisite(s): GER 2100 .
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GER 4901 - Independent Study in German
1 cr. 1 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students with the permission of the supervision instructor and the department. Meeting times and credit are determined upon approval.
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GER 4903 - Independent Study in German
3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students with the permission of the supervision instructor and the department. Meeting times and credit are determined upon approval.
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GER 4906 - Advanced Independent Study in German
6 cr. 6 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students studying German with the permission of the supervising Instructor and the department chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged with approval.
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HIST 1000 - World Civilizations I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course covers the beginnings of humanity to 1350. It investigates ancient empires and the development of the great world religions. The interdependence of Eurasia is stressed while the independent existence of the Amerindian and African empires is also explored. CTW, GDCN, HIST
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HIST 1100 - World Civilizations II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
World Civilizations II provides a thematic introduction to world history from the Early Modern period to the present. The course futhermore advances core Liberal Arts & Sciences goals, including problem solving and synthesizing, critical thinking, communication, and citizenship. CTW, GDCN, HIST
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HIST 1400 - United States History I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The course is a survey of United States History beginning with colonial times and continuing through the era of Reconstruction following the Civil War. CTW, HIST
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HIST 1500 - United States History II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The course is a survey of the United States from 1877 to the present. CTW, HIST
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HIST 1860 - Introduction to Education 5-12
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course introduces theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning in the middle and secondary school. Teacher candidates consider the development of pre-adolescents and adolescents; explore the role of the teacher; learn ways to manage the classroom environment; learn instructional strategies to motivate and engage students with diverse learning styles, interests, and levels of readiness; and examine the use of assessment to measure student growth, and to plan, evaluate and strengthen instruction. A review of legal and ethical principles reinforces the importance of integrating culturally and linguistically diverse students and those with disabilities; collaborating with caregivers; and professional attitudes and behaviors in general. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 1860 , MATH 1860 , CHEM 1860 SCI 1860 and ENGT 1860 .
Prerequisite(s): GPA of 2.5.
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HIST 2015 - Immigration and American Identity
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once every two years beginning fall 2015.
This course examines immigration to America from the beginning of the Age of Exploration to the present day. It includes the experiences of those who came voluntarily, those who arrived in bondage, and those who migrated under other forms of duress. Our goal will be to address some of the major problems in American immigration history. We will conclude the semester by exploring how our own family and community histories have been shaped by immigration history, using our knowledge and research skills to make our own concrete contribution to immigration history. CTW, HIST
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1200 or HIST 1000 or HIST 1100 or HIST 1400 or HIST 1500 or AMST 1800
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HIST 2020 - Ancient Greece and Rome
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
This survey of ancient history from the Bronze Age in the ancient Near East to the “fall of the Roman Empire,” focuses on the chief social, political, economic, intellectual, religious, and military achievements of the Greeks and Romans. By examining a variety of primary sources, secondary sources, and material culture, this course seeks to evaluate the contributions of ancient Greece and Rome to European history and the human experience. HIST
Prerequisite(s): or or or or or
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HIST 2021 - Reading Historical Landscapes
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every fall semester.
This course will introduce students to historical thinking through the analysis of historical writing with attention to the reasons why the past is studied. It will consider how historians view the world, including human motivations, causality, contingency and the practice of empathy. The objectives of this course are to improve students’ reading skills and critical analysis through examination of trends and patterns in historical writing and media and to assess these skills through analytical writing. Topics chosen will vary according to the instructor. CTW, HIST
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HIST 2022 - Constructing History
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every spring semester.
The study of history involves a close reading of historical evidence; arguing about history requires evidence and knowledge of what other historians have written about a topic. More and more, technology has become a significant aspect of researching and accessing historical documents and secondary sources. This course will enable students to master the key historical methods necessary to carry out historical research and to construct history in the 21st century. We will create historical questions, find and analyze historical sources, and evaluate and build historical arguments and determine how our interpretations interact with ongoing historical conversations and debates. CTW, HIST
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HIST 2050 - Early Christianity
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course is a survey of major developments within Judaism and Christianity between 300 B.C.E. and 500 C.E. Using both primary and secondary sources, it explores historically and thematically the socio-economic and political conditions of the period. HIST
Prerequisite(s): or or or or or
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HIST 2054 - The Byzantine Empire
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every other year.
An overview of Byzantine history and civilization from 330 to 1453, exploring a wide variety of primary and secondary sources and material culture to assess its broader significance in human history is presented. It examines the emergence of the Byzantine state from its Roman predecessor, the unique synthesis of Roman, Greek, Christian, and other elements achieved in Byzantium, its thousand year struggle for survival against foreign adversaries and internal challenges, and the spread of Byzantine and Orthodox Christian culture to neighboring peoples. CTW, GDCN, HIST
Prerequisite(s): or or or or or
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HIST 2056 - Climate Change and Human History
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every two years.
Climate change and human history have been closely connected for thousands of years. This interdisciplinary course combines climate science and history to explore the connections between civilization and climate from the last ice age to the present. This course will provide students with the scientific and historical background to better understand one of the key issues facing today’s world by examining how human history has been affected by past climate change and how human activity has altered climate. Cross-listed with GEOG 2056 CTW, HIST
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1200
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HIST 2070 - The European Renaissance
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course explores the idea of a European Renaissance, or a reemergence of and response to classical Greek and Roman ideals. Chronologically, the period bridged the medieval and early modern eras. Geographically, its effects were first felt in Italy, then France, England and the various principalities of the Holy Roman Empire. Intellectually, it embraced nearly every field of human endeavor. CTW, GDC, HIST
Prerequisite(s): or or or or or
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HIST 2080 - The European Enlightenment
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The century of Enlightenment is examined through a history of ideas. Students will explore the many answers to the question, What is Enlightenment? Readings include cultural history, as well as eighteenth-century philosophy and anti-Enlightenment thought. CTW, GDC, HIST
Prerequisite(s): or or or or or
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HIST 2100 - 20th-Century Europe
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course studies culture, science and social developments as well as domestic and international politics from the first World War to the present. HIST
Prerequisite(s): or or or or or
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