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ESHE 397 - Health/Fitness Program Development Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 390 and ESHE 392 , or ESHE 391 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Students shall acquire the knowledge and skills to develop fitness and health promotion programs for individuals with a variety of needs. In addition, they will develop an understanding of the procedures necessary to evaluate and contract with vendors who supply health and fitness services.
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ESHE 400 - Financial Aspects of Sport Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 212 , ACTG 211 , ECON 105 or ECON 106 , and 2.5 GPA.
Financial considerations important to sport; budgeting, fundraising, and economic impact of sport.
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ESHE 405 - Personal Training Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 305 , ESHE 390 and ESHE 392 , or ESHE 305 and ESHE 391 , or permission of instructor; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
The course is designed to prepare the student to work as a personal trainer. Students will prepare business plans, create marketing materials and assessment tools, and create and deliver exercise programs. Emphasis is placed on developing the practical skills of a personal trainer.
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ESHE 410 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: ESHE 305
This course provides the students with a deeper understanding of current issues and practices in strength and conditioning. The student will learn proper coaching and analysis for developing the key components of athletic performance. Students will investigate, debate, and analyze key training issues. The final product is the development of an informed opinion on current practices in the field. Students gather critical skills that can be used in the workplace to create, analyze, and teach strength and conditioning programming.
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ESHE 415 - Issues in Sport Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 212 or permission of instructor; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Principles of organization and administration in a variety of sport related settings.
Issues concerning facilities, equipment, philosophy, budget, scheduling, public relations, staffing, diversity and management style are discussed.
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ESHE 453 - Student Teaching in Physical Education: Grades K-12 Credits: (12)
Prerequisites: Meet eligibility for student teaching.
Provides clinical experiences in at least two settings: one in an elementary school and one in a middle or high school. Begins with observation and limited participation and culminates in assumption of full responsibility in the classroom. Special seminars are regularly scheduled to enhance professional development of students.
Note(s): Pass/Fail.
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ESHE 460 - Exercise Leadership Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 and ESHE 392 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Develops the knowledge and skills that are essential to lead exercises. A wide variety of health, fitness and wellness activities will be included and range from procedures to be used for one-on-one personal training to large group classes.
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ESHE 461 - Organization and Administration of Health/Fitness Programs Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 and one of the following: ESHE 360 or ESHE 460 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Focuses on the development, organization, implementation and administration of health, fitness, wellness and other health promotion programs. It includes basic information on facility and staffing requirements for such programs.
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ESHE 462 - Senior Capstone Experience Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two hours lab
Prerequisites: Completion of 86 credit hours and ESHE 395 .
This seminar course will provide students with a culminating research, writing, and presentation experience. Students will complete a written synthesis of research on a topic of their interest, and will create and present their synthesis to students and faculty.
Note(s): Pass/Fail.
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ESHE 463 - Fieldwork in ESHE Credits: (3, 6, 9, or 12)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required ESHE and HLTH courses and a minimum cumulative and major grade point average of 2.5. Students must have completed ESHE 363 and may not exceed 12 hours in ESHE 463.
Course provides students opportunities to integrate previous course work with practical field experience.
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ESHE 475 - Applied Physical Education Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Teacher candidates will develop the skills needed to design, implement, and assess an outcomes-based curriculum in physical and health education. It focuses on pedagogical assessment and will include various forms of alternative assessments, such as current technologies, computer-based tools, and student portfolios.
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ESHE 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses in the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Health Education.
Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student and the faculty member with whom the student works. Honors project may be written or a written and performance based project. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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ESHE 496 - Topical Seminar in ESHE Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
One to three hours lecture or laboratory equivalent. Exploration of a specific area of current in topics to be selected.
Note(s): May be taken for up to six hours of credit.
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ESHE 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: Junior standing 2.5 or higher GPA.
See “Independent Study .”
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Fashion |
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DSNF 105 - Introductory Studio Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in DSN 100 and DSN 110 .
An introduction to apparel design fundamentals and problem solving techniques to two- and three-dimensional design problems for the fashion design environments. Emphasis is on the design process, including conceptual thinking and creative expression.
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DSNF 200 - Sophomore Studio I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: 2.5 in-major GPA; “C” or better in DSN 143 , DSN 173 and DSNF 105 , or permission of instructor.
Introduction to sloper development, garment fit, draping and flat pattern design, and garment construction techniques for woven fabrics.
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DSNF 202 - Presentation Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 100 , DSN 110 , DSN 143 , DSN 173 and DSNF 105 ; 2.5 in-major GPA; passing Basic Skills Assessment; or permission of instructor.
Introduction to fashion sketching, design vision and process, target market interpretation, and line development.
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DSNF 205 - Sophomore Studio II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSNF 200 , DSNF 202 & DSN 220 ; passing Basic Skills Assessment, or permission of instructor.
Introduction to woven and basic knit garment sloper development, flat pattern, related apparel design and construction techniques.
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DSNF 207 - Promotion Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 220 , DSNF 200 and DSNF 202 ; or permission of instructor.
Expansion and application of fashion sketching, design vision and process, presentation formats, and target market interpretation to successfully communicate a design concept.
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DSNF 300 - Junior Studio I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 223 , DSNF 205 , DSNF 207 ; 2.5 in-major GPA, passing Portfolio Review.
Intermediate apparel design. Translation of original garment ideas from the two-dimensional to the three-dimensional form.
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DSNF 305 - Junior Studio II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 340 , DSNF 300 , DSNF 320 , and DSNF 350 .
The purpose of this course is to engage in 2-D and 3-D discovery-driving design processes that satisfy specific aesthetic and functional goals related to the use of non-traditional materials, sustainability, advanced apparel design techniques, and designing for competition.
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DSNF 307 - Integrated Apparel Design Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 340 , DSNF 300 , DSNF 320 , DSNF 350 ; 2.5 in-major GPA.
The purpose of this course is to integrate various 2-D and 3-D design processes to create presentation boards and muslin mock-ups to address intermediate-level aesthetic and technical problems of apparel design realization.
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DSNF 320 - Apparel Draping Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 223 , DSNF 205 , DSNF 207 ; 2.5 in-major GPA, passing Portfolio Review, or permission of instructor.
Exploring of draping techniques for apparel design. Development of original designs on a three-dimensional form.
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DSNF 341 - Fashion Design Internship Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: DSN 340 , DSNF 300 , DSNF 320 , DSNF 350 , DSNF 305 , DSNF 307 , DSNF 355 ; 2.5 in-major GPA
Course includes 200 hours of field experience in a fashion design internship approved by the Departmental Internship Committee; and 10 hours of experience within a community service organization approved by internship coordinator; two semester hours required.
Note(s): This course may be repeated for no more than 8 semester hours of credit. A grade of Pass/Fail is awarded by the departmental internship coordinator. Students cannot receive credit for both DSNF 341 and DSNF 391.
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DSNF 350 - History of Fashion Design I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: 2.5 in-major GPA; or permission of instructor.
A study of the history of fashion as it relates to the development of western dress from 1880 to the present. Fashion will be viewed within the historical, social and cultural environment of the time. Special attention will be given to notable fashion designers for this time period.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both DSNF 353 and DSNF 350.
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DSNF 355 - History of Fashion Design II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: 2.5 in-major GPA; or permission of instructor.
A study of the history of fashion as it relates to the development of western dress over a period of time, circa 3000 BC to 1880. Fashion will be studied within the historical, social and cultural environment of the time.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both DSNF 355 and DSNF 367.
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DSNF 400 - Senior Studio I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSNF 305 , DSN 307, DSN 355; 2.5 in-major GPA, passing Professional Skills Review.
Implementation of target market and fashion trend information to develop and present an apparel line concept.
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DSNF 403 - Senior Showcase and Portfolio Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 402 , DSNF 400 , and 2.5 in-major GPA; or permission of instructor.
This course is the culminating activity of four years of fashion design or merchandising for design study. Students confront the challenge of designing and developing their individual portfolios, and producing a senior exhibit and fashion show.
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DSNF 404 - Apparel Production Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSNF 305 , DSNF 307 , DSNF 355 ; 2.5 in-major GPA; passing Professional Skills Review.
Exploring in problem solving and implementation for apparel line production.
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DSNF 405 - Senior Studio II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 402 , DSNF 400 , DSNF 404 ; passing Professional Skills Review.
Continued production of apparel line and refinement of portfolio.
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FINC 251 - Personal Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Deals with personal financial planning including asset accumulation, insurance, savings, credit management, asset conservation and estate planning. This course may not be taken by finance majors for fulfillment of the finance option requirements.
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FINC 331 - Introduction to Business Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ACTG 212 ; STAT 200 .
Introduces financial concepts and techniques of financial management and emphasizes an understanding of how the principles of finance can be used to enhance the value of the firm. Topics include the mathematics of interest and the time value of money, financial statement analysis and forecasting, valuation techniques, the measurement and relationship between risk and expected return, capital investment decisions, and working capital management.
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FINC 332 - Intermediate Business Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 .
Applies the analytical tools acquired in FINC 331 Introduction to Business Finance to further explore the theory and practice of financial decision making to enhance firm value. Topics include advanced capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions.
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FINC 333 - Financial Modeling Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 ; ITEC 281 strongly recommended.
Note(s): This course provides hands-on modeling experience that begins with construction of a basic financial model and ends with completion of a full-scale forecasted model with valuation components. The primary focus of the instruction and deliberation will be the tools and techniques used in solving real world financial problems. The course requires access to computers, databases, and software tools and will teach skills important to the investment and corporate organization workplace.
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FINC 335 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 ; junior or senior standing.
Examines markets and intermediaries that service the supply and demand for funds in a free enterprise economy.
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FINC 336 - Principles of Real Estate Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides a study of the basic principles and practices of real estate that are involved in the ownership and transfer of real property. Attention given to the economic and social impact of real estate, the real estate market, property rights, property ownership, real estate investment and financing real estate.
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FINC 341 - Insurance I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides a study of analysis of risks, policy provisions, different types of insurance, organizational structures of insurance companies, social insurance, and regulation of the insurance industry.
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FINC 351 - Personal Financial Planning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 or FINC 251 ; ACTG 211 ; ECON 105 ; ECON 106 ; STAT 200 .
Covers the general principles of financial planning. Topics include time value of money, financial planning process, client interactions, personal financial statements, personal cash flow management, education funding, retirement planning, special circumstances, buying vs. leasing decisions, and the business of financial planning.
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FINC 381 - Investment Analysis Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 .
Provides a survey and an analysis of different types of financial securities and the markets in which they are traded. It focuses on both traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds, and derivative instruments, such as futures, options, and swaps.
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FINC 431 - Retirement and Estate Planning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 and FINC 351 .
Retirement planning provides individuals with knowledge of both public and private retirement plans and systems. Estate planning focuses on the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with the client’s goals. Issues that an individual faces in planning for retirement, or in planning his or her estate are discussed.
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FINC 434 - Bank Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 .
Intended to provide student with information on both the structure and functions of commercial banks, and on established and new practices of bank management with emphasis on reserves, credit, investment and service. Cases used occasionally to simulate and find solutions to real world problems.
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FINC 436 - Real Estate Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 ; FINC 336 .
Provides a study of the basic principles involved in financing transactions in real estate. Attention given to sources of funds, methods of financing, real estate investment analysis and tax consequences of real estate transactions.
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FINC 438 - Financial Decision Making Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 332 and ITEC 281 .
The capstone study of the application of financial policy. Emphasis on problem solving through the use of cases. Course integrates all financial areas.
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FINC 439 - International Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 or permission of instructor.
Deals with the international dimension of business finance with a focus on the globalization of financial markets.
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FINC 441 - Insurance II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 .
Covers the appropriate uses of insurance contracts, such as property, casualty, life, health, disability, and annuity contracts for individual and business insurance planning. It also covers rate-making, operating and investing practices of insurers.
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FINC 451 - Advanced Financial Planning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 341 ; FINC 351 ; FINC 381 ; FINC 441 ; ACTG 411 .
The culminating experience in financial planning will include: a review and expansion of the overall financial planning process with a comprehensive client financial planning case, trusts, insurance, estate planning and taxation are discussed.
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FINC 471 - Special Topics in Finance Credits: (1-4)
Instructional Method: One to four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
Examines topics of special interest in finance not covered in current course offerings.
Note(s): May be taken more than once for a maximum of four hours credit.
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FINC 472 - Independent Study Credits: (1-4)
Gives an individual student the opportunity to examine a topic of personal interest in more depth than is possible in any existing course. See “Independent Study .”
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FINC 481 - Portfolio Wealth Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331
This course in Portfolio Management examines investment opportunities and fundamental coverage of portfolio management, including stock valuation, derivatives, and wealth management techniques.
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FINC 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: Completion of business core, enrollment in the Honors Academy, a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all courses and in finance.
Research project in finance.
Note(s): In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. Course may not be repeated.
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FINC 490 - Finance Internship Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Finance major, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and permission of instructor.
A one-semester program of work and study in the student’s major area and/or career interest. Learning objectives, qualifications and hours of work approved by faculty coordinator and sponsoring agency.
Note(s): Final grade determined by supervising faculty. Course may not be repeated for a better grade. Graded A-F. For a description of graduate courses, please consult the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
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FORL 100 - Elementary Conversation in Critical Languages Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and activity.
Prerequisites: Written permission of the Critical Language Program Coordinator.
Elementary practice in listening comprehension of and in speaking a critical language. Three hours of drill and conversation with tutors plus self-study and practice.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 103 - Trademarks in Chinese Culture Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course explores major trademarks of Chinese culture and will be taught in English. Topics include cultural traditions, superstition, philosophy, history, geography, family and gender, arts, music, movies, religions, medicine, food, education, business and interpersonal communication styles, and the role of government in historical and contemporary contexts.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in College Core A-Global Perspectives.
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FORL 109F - Study Abroad Practicum: French Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 109G - Study Abroad Practicum: German Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 109M - Study Abroad Practicum: Mandarin Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 109S - Study Abroad Practicum: Spanish Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 200 - Intermediate Conversation I in Critical Languages Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: FORL 100 in the same language or the equivalent and written permission of the Critical Language Program Coordinator.
Intermediate practice in listening comprehension of and in speaking a critical language. Three hours of drill and conversation with tutors plus self-study and practice.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 204 - Masterpieces of German Literature in Translation Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 101 and 102 (or the equivalent).
Study of masterpieces of German literature translated into English.
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FORL 209F - Study Abroad Practicum: French Credits: (3-8)
Prerequisites: 4 hours of language instruction or two years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 209G - Study Abroad Practicum: German Credits: (3-8)
Prerequisites: 4 hours of language instruction or two years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 209M - Study Abroad Practicum: Mandarin Credits: (3-8)
Prerequisites: 4 hours of language instruction or two years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 209S - Study Abroad Practicum: Spanish Credits: (3-8)
Prerequisites: 4 hours of language instruction or two years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 210 - Intermediate Conversation II in Critical Languages Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: FORL 200 in the same language or the equivalent and written permission of the Critical Language Program Coordinator.
Intermediate practice in listening comprehension of and in speaking a critical language. Three hours of drill and conversation with tutors plus self-study and practice.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 309F - Study Abroad Practicum: French Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 12 hours of language instruction or three years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 309G - Study Abroad Practicum: German Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 12 hours of language instruction or three years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 309M - Study Abroad Practicum: Mandarin Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 12 hours of language instruction or three years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 309S - Study Abroad Practicum: Spanish Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 12 hours of language instruction or three years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 402 - Second Language Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FORL 400.
Cross-Listed: EDUC 402 .
Provides students with concepts necessary to analyze traditional and innovative second language teaching methods. Provides rationale for selection, application, and assessment of methodological choice.
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FORL 409F - Study Abroad Practicum: French Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 18 hours of language instruction or four years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 409G - Study Abroad Practicum: German Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 18 hours of language instruction or four years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 409M - Study Abroad Practicum: Mandarin Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 18 hours of language instruction or four years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 409S - Study Abroad Practicum: Spanish Credits: (3-18)
Prerequisites: 18 hours of language instruction or four years in high school.
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a 3.5 minimum GPA in all courses and in foreign languages.
Project and topic to be explored will be determined by the student and the faculty member with whom the student works. (Honors project may be a written or a written and performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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FOSC 201 - Innovations in Forensic Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 104 :BIOL 105 or BIOL 131 :BIOL 132 or CHEM 101 :CHEM 102 or permission of instructor.
Designed for students new to the Forensic Science Minor or those interested in the discipline, this course provides an overview of current and innovative concepts, methods, and controversies in the Forensic Sciences, including Forensic Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, and Digital Forensics. Topics include the nature of scientific inquiry, testing, and interpretation of evidence in the Forensic Sciences. Students participate in mock scientific forensic investigations from initial field search and recovery to final laboratory analyses of human remains and associated evidence.
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FOSC 210 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ANSC 101 , or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: ANSC 210
Serves as an introduction to the field of forensic anthropology, the identification and analysis of human remains in a legal context. It includes a brief study of the major bones of the human body, their growth, development, variation, and initial treatment and examination. Through lectures, readings, and discussions, emphasis is placed on the major methods and techniques forensic anthropologists use to identify unknown human remains for law enforcement, including preliminary discussions of determination of age, sex, ancestry, and stature from the human skeleton. It also includes discussions of determination of time since death (or postmortem interval), manner of death, as well as differentiating antemortem, perimortem, and postmortem trauma. The role of the forensic anthropologist in mass disasters and human rights abuse cases is also considered.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 230 AND ANSC 210 .
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FOSC 211 - Forensic Archaeology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ANSC 101 , or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: ANSC 211
An introduction to the major methods of forensic archaeology, the application of archaeological theory and method to crime scene investigation and recovery. A focus will be on field methods for search and recovery of human remains and other forensic evidence, including mapping and geophysical remote sensing methods, initial recognition and excavation of human and other forensic remains, and collection of soil, botanical, and entomological evidence. Through a combination of lecture and field exercises, the course will also consider the major variables which affect recognition and recovery of forensic remains, including the taphonomic effects of weathering, natural decay, water, fire, faunal and floral degradation.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 232 and ANSC 211 .
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FOSC 401 - Forensic Science Research Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FOSC 201 and permission of the instructor.
This course provides an overview of current research in the Forensic Sciences. Through seminar discussions of current literature, cutting- edge developments in Forensic Anthropology, Biology, and Chemistry, as well as Digital Forensics are investigated. Students will learn, through reading the primary literature, to critically evaluate research in the discipline and receive the background and training necessary to conduct their own original research in Forensic Science. Students are required to design and conduct their own directed research project in the field of Forensic Science of their choice. This course serves as the capstone experience for students with the Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Science.
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FOSC 420 - Advanced Forensic Anthropology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ANSC 201 , ANSC 210 , ANSC 320 ; or ANTH 120, ANTH 230, ANTH 320; or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: ANSC 420
Offers advanced hands-on experience and training in the identification of unknown human skeletal remains. Students will conduct skeletal analyses focusing on basic vital statistical parameters like age, sex, race, and stature. Other topics reviewed will include the role of the forensic anthropologist in crime scene investigation and recovery of skeletonized human remains, determination of time since death, skeletal trauma and pathology, and special techniques in forensic anthropology.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 420 and ANSC 420.
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FOSC 495 - Seminar in Forensic Science Credits: (1-4)
This seminar highlights topics of current interest in Forensic Science. It provides in-depth study through advanced readings and lectures of recent issues and controversies in the Forensic Sciences, leading to critical evaluation of these issues and generation of Best Practice guidelines in Forensic Science. May be repeated for credit when content differs.
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FOSC 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: FOSC 201 ; permission of the instructor.
FOSC 498 is designed for advanced Forensic Science students who wish to carry out independent research or other scholarly study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will, in consultation with their mentor and approval by their department chair or director, design and carry out a forensic science research project in Forensic Science.
See “Independent Study .”
Note(s): No more than six hours of Independent Study may be taken toward graduation. A maximum of nine credit hours of FOSC 498 and 499 total can be applied toward the Forensic Science Minor; any additional credit hours will apply as university electives. May be taken for honors credit with permission of the Honors Program. May be taken for letter grade or pass/fail. Independent Study course proposals must be approved by the School of Communication curriculum committee prior to the deadline for adding courses in the term in which the study is to be undertaken.
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FOSC 499 - Internship in Forensic Science Credits: (3-12)
Prerequisites: FOSC 201
Allows advanced Forensic Science students an opportunity to gain practical work experience in Forensic Science by interning in a part-time or full-time professional forensic science setting. With prior approval by a faculty mentor, students will work in this professional forensic science company or organization under the supervision of the site supervisor as well as their faculty mentor.
Note(s):
A maximum of nine credit hours total of FOSC 498 and 499 can be applied toward the Forensic Science Minor; any additional credit hours will apply as university electives.
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FREN 100 - Elementary French Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
An introduction to French; acquisition of a basic active command of French; emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FREN 200 - Intermediate French I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisites: FREN 100 or two years of high school French.
A continuation of the study of the fundamentals of the language and continued development of the language skills.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FREN 210 - Intermediate French II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisites: FREN 200 or two years of high school French.
A review of basic French grammar and practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FREN 300 - Readings in French Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisites: FREN 210 or three years of high school French.
Devoted to developing reading, writing, oral and aural skills.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FREN 320 - Topics in French Cinema Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FREN 210 .
Survey of contemporary French films and the history of French cinema from 1930 to the present, with the integration of French films in their cultural background.
Note(s): Can be taken twice for credit with different topics. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FREN 361 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FREN 300 or four years of high school French.
Intensive study of grammar and composition.
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FREN 362 - Advanced Readings Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FREN 300 or four years of high school French.
For students who wish to improve their reading ability in French. An intensive reading course in French.
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FREN 451 - Survey of French Literature Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FREN 300 or four years of high school French.
A comprehensive view of French literature through analysis of selected major literary French works of the 19th and 20th centuries. All work conducted in French.
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FREN 460 - Special Topics Credits: (3-4)
Instructional Method: Three or four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FREN 300 and junior standing.
Advanced study of topics in language, literature, or culture. All work conducted in French.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit.
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FREN 470 - Masterpieces of French Literature Credits: (3-4)
Instructional Method: Three or four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FREN 300 .
A critical study of masterpieces of French literature by genre. All work conducted in French.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit.
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Geography Physical science courses, designated (PS), may meet the requirements for the required six to eight additional hours of science credits for the Bachelor of Science degree in some majors other than geography. Social science courses, designated (SS), meet requirements for the Social Science major. Courses in techniques used by geography are designated (T). Courses that qualify as a U.S. geography course for the Social Science major are designated with an asterisk. |
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GEOG 101 - Europe and the Americas (World Geography) (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Recommended for students preparing to teach. Comprehensive review of physical and cultural features of Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Americas and Australia.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences or Global Perspectives.
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GEOG 102 - Africa and Asia (World Geography) (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Recommended for students preparing to teach. Comprehensive review of physical features and cultural history of Africa, Southwest, Southeast, South and East Asia.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences or Global Perspectives.
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GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to concepts and methods of examining human modification of earth’s surface; emphasis on processes fostering differences, similarities and change in cultural patterns through space and time in a comparative framework.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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GEOG 140 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Review of contemporary local, national and international environmental problems and of the various analytic and policy approaches for resolving such problems.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Global Perspectives.
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GEOG 201 - North America * (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Presentation of integrated spatial construction of the continent. Study of physical and human elements in the creation of the present diversity of life.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in U.S. Perspectives.
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GEOG 202 - The Commonwealth of Virginia * (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examination of physical and human features of the state; emphasis on past and present human interpretations of the potentials of the land.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in U.S. Perspectives.
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GEOG 203 - Appalachian Geography * (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A regional geography of Appalachia, this course examines the spatial interactions of people and the environment within Appalachia in historical and current contexts.
Note(s): Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in U.S. Perspectives.
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GEOG 211 - Perspectives in Geography Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Seminar which examines the points of view of the discipline of geography and introduces the methods used by professional geographers in the collection, analysis, and presentation of spatial data. Assists students in designing courses of study that support their interests and career goals.
Note(s): Required of all incoming majors.
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