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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 280 - Regional Geography (SS) Credits: (3)
In-depth examination of a selected non-U.S. world region. Includes physical, socioeconomic, historical and contemporary spatial patterns. Region covered will vary from semester to semester. May be taken for credit more than once when regions differ.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Global Perspectives.
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GEOG 302 - Economic Geography (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to principles governing distribution of economic activity. Emphasis on development of theoretical models and their real world application. Includes transportation and land use models, principles of industrial location, methods of measuring location and dispersion of economic activity and urban location.
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GEOG 305 - Population Geography (SS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 , GEOG 102 , or GEOG 103 ; or permission of instructor.
Study of basic demographic processes and exploration of their spatial/geographic dimensions.
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GEOL 100 - Earth Resources and Natural Hazards Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Examines the effect of geologic processes and hazards on human activities, the appraisal of human impact on the natural physical environment, and the geologic occurrence, availability and use of mineral and energy resources.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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GEOL 105 - Exploring Earth Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Develops understanding of physical aspects of the science of geology, including study of the earth’s materials, processes and structure.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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GEOL 106 - The Earth Through Time Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; Six hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 .
Examines the historical aspects of geology, including the history of the physical events and life during the planet’s evolution. GEOL 106 will satisfy the College Core B laboratory science requirement. – Physical and Natural Sciences.
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GEOL 310 - Mineralogy Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; six hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 .
Corequisites: CHEM 101 or permission of instructor.
Introduces students to concepts and techniques involved in the study of minerals, both on a macroscopic and microscopic scales. Study of mineral formation, major mineral groups, their crystallography, compositions, structures, classification, identification and environmental aspects. Introduction to principles involved in the investigation of optical properties of minerals in thin section under petrographic microscope. Techniques include microphotography and automated, digital image analysis of minerals. Introduction and demonstration of the X-Ray Diffractometer, Scanning Electron Microscope and Electron Microprobe as instruments for mineralogical analysis.
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GEOL 312 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; six hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 310 .
Introduction to composition, texture, classification, origin, evolution and distribution of igneous and metamorphic rocks based on established field relationships and experimental determinations. Laboratory emphasis on hand samples and thin-sections.
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GEOL 320 - Sedimentary Petrology and Stratigraphy Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 310 .
Introduction to origin, composition, texture, classification, transportation and deposition of sediments and interpretation of sedimentary deposits. Laboratory emphasis on collecting and analyzing sediments and sedimentary rocks, including hand samples and thin-sections.
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GEOL 335 - General Paleontology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 106 .
Study of fossil plant and animal phyla; emphasis on principles of paleontology as well as the taxonomic classification, principal morphologic characters and general evolutionary development of important fossil groups.
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GEOL 360 - Geomorphology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 .
Cross-Listed: GEOS 350
Introduction to surficial processes and landforms. Fluvial, eolian, glacial, karst and coastal zone processes analyzed. Map and air photo interpretation included.
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GEOL 361 - Geology of Virginia Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 and either GEOL 100 or GEOL 106 .
Survey of geologic features of Virginia, emphasizing minerals, rocks, fossils and physiographic/geologic provinces; development of Virginia through geologic time; mineral wealth, and environmental issues in Virginia.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both GEOL 261 and GEOL 361.
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GEOL 365 - Oceanography Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory
Prerequisites: Eight hours from any of the following natural sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Science Processes, or Physics.
Introduction to the physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes in the marine environment and their interaction. Includes analysis of topical issues such as global climate and sea level changes, mineral and energy resources from the sea, marine pollution, and law of the sea.
Note(s): Student may not receive credit if previously taken GEOL 361 and GEOL 362.
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GEOL 406 - Geophysics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 or ASTR 111 ; and PHYS 221 : PHYS 222 or PHYS 111 :PHYS 112 ; and MATH 152 ; or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: PHYS 406
Examination of the basic principles and techniques of modern geophysical methods, and the applications of these methods to site investigations for engineering and environmental geologic projects. Some Saturday labs may be required.
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GEOL 408 - Spatial Data Applications in Geology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: 12 hours of geology and permission of the instructor.
Introduction to the study of the theoretical and practical analysis of spatial data in geology. Included will be map reading, photo interpretation and the use of remote sensing, image processing, and geographic information systems to interpret geologic spatial information for resource exploration and environmental management.
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GEOL 440 - Structural Geology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 310 .
Description and field recognition of geological structures of the earth’s crust; includes fundamentals of rock mechanics and applications of stress and strain theory to the origin of structures, tectonics of mountain-building, and global plate tectonics.
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GEOL 441 - Geologic Field Methods Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 440 .
Introduction to techniques and basic concepts of geologic field methods. Emphasis is placed on data collection and mapping in a variety of field situations and in the reporting, interpretation, and presentation of field data in paper and electronic form.
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GEOL 445 - Applied Geology Summer Field School Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Approximately two months correspondence and 40 hours of field work and classroom instruction per week.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 ; and either GEOL 100 or GEOL 106 .
Intensive training in geologic field methods with emphasis on mapping, data collection and the geology of Virginia with applications to engineering and environmental concerns and to land use planning. The university campus serves as the base from which field studies are conducted. The course requires overnight excursions permitting the examination of a wide variety of geologic field conditions including field trip stops in all the geologic provinces of Virginia. Course may require transportation, food and camping fees. Course will not substitute for GEOL 441 , Geologic Field Methods, for students majoring in geology.
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GEOL 451 - Regulatory Issues in Environmental Geology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GEOL 474 (Hydrogeology); and either senior standing or permission of the instructor.
Investigates the societal and regulatory framework within which much of the professional practice of environmental geology occurs. The relevant current and developing legislation will be addressed, along with the roles of federal, state, and municipal authorities in promulgation of the law. Class discussions and assignments will emphasize the functions of the practicing professional geologist in the various research, regulatory, and consulting roles related to environmental regulation.
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GEOL 455 - Principles of Engineering Geology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 ; and either GEOL 100 or GEOL 106 ; and mathematics through trigonometry.
Minimum of one semester of physics is strongly recommended. A study of the application of geologic principles and data collection techniques to the evaluation of design and construction problems relating to engineering projects including dams, highways, landfills, tunnels and reservoirs, including an overview of availability and suitability of soil and rock as construction materials.
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GEOL 460 - Senior Seminar In the Geological Sciences Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GEOL 312 .
Introduces students to the geological profession, and how geoscientists communicate and present scientific data. Students will gain expertise in critical analysis of scientific and technical data, and critiquing information from both non-scientific and scientific sources. Students will gain practice in various written and oral presentation styles such as for professional presentations at meetings, and scientific articles and industry reports.
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GEOL 461 - Regional Geology of the United States Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 320 .
Regional survey of structural and stratigraphic framework of geologic provinces of United States; emphasis on geologic features and evolution of Appalachian and Western Interior regions.
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GEOL 474 - Hydrogeology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 ; and either GEOL 100 or GEOL 106 ; MATH 151 ; or permission of the instructor.
Minimum of one semester of physics is strongly recommended. A qualitative and quantitative study of groundwater availability and movement, and the development of groundwater as a resource. Included will be pertinent geologic and engineering aspects of groundwater flow and the effect of man on the groundwater regime. Laboratory includes a field investigation.
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GEOL 481 - Seminar in Modern Topics in Geology Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One to three hours lecture and/or field instruction.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 ; and either GEOL 100 or GEOL 106 ; and permission of instructor.
Emphasis on geologic literature, classroom presentation, and group discussion of current geologic topics and/or on-site study of classic geological localities.
Note(s): May be taken maximum for no more than nine semester hours of credit. Topic may not be repeated by a student.
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GEOL 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Honors Academy and completion of all other Honors Academy requirements; a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in geology.
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in geology, a student must conduct research and write a thesis based on the research. 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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GEOL 495 - Internship in Geology Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: 8 credit hours in Geology or other laboratory science, 2.5 GPA in Geology courses, and permission of the department chair.
Involves the application of skills and concepts learned in the classroom and laboratory in a real world situation through full- or part-time placement in a professional setting with a company or organization doing work in some area of geology. Students will be supervised by both the internship site personnel and by a geology faculty member.
Note(s): This course is offered for pass/fail grade only.
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Geospatial Science 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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GEOS 125 - Introduction to Geospatial Data (T) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: Three hours of GEOG or GEOS or permission of instructor.
Study of how physical and cultural information is presented on maps. Construction of maps, charts and graphs depicting geographic phenomena.
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GEOS 130 - Physical Geography (PS) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to the physical geography of the Earth (atmospheric systems, biosphere, and landforms) and the interrelationships among various environmental elements.
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GEOS 241 - Environmental Regulation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GEOG 140 or permission of instructor.
Review of pertinent U.S. and international environmental laws and regulations and of principal analytic tools that inform the creation and enforcement of such laws and regulations.
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GEOS 250 - Introduction to GIS (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/laboratory.
Cross-Listed: ITEC 250
Course is designed to introduce students in geography as well as students from other disciplines working with the general concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Course will teach the theory and involve the practical use of GIS and geospatial data.
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GEOS 270 - Fundamentals of Cartography (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOS 125 and GEOS 250 .
Cartographic theory with a focus on map design will be discussed in lecture and in practice with a lab. Topics will include but not be limited to studying map layout, balance, typography, color use, use of map projections for presenting spatial information, use of map symbols, as well as learning to design different categories of maps including dot maps, proportional symbols, and choropleth maps.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for GEOG 214 may not also receive credit for GEOS 270.
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GEOS 315 - Intermediate GIS Concepts (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOS 250
Intermediate GIS concepts will be studied and experienced, use of various extensions to basic GIS routines, data structures in GIS, use and customization of several commercial GIS and data packages, data sources for GIS, and data and software compatibility issues in GIS.
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GEOS 335 - Biogeography (PS) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GEOS 130 , or BIOL 105 , BIOL 215 , or BIOL 216 , or permission of the instructor.
Study of the processes influencing the distribution patterns of terrestrial organisms. Introduction to applied biogeography.
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GEOS 350 - Geomorphology (PS) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 .
Cross-Listed: GEOL 360
Introduction to surficial processes and landforms. Fluvial, eolian, glacial, karst and coastal zone processes analyzed. Map and air photo interpretation included.
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GEOS 361 - Public Lands Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Presents an overview of the nations’ major public lands systems. It covers history of the federal lands, legal and institutional framework, and planning and management concepts and processes such as environmental impact analysis. Current policy issues will be examined from several perspectives.
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GEOS 362 - Water Resources Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture, laboratory, and field work.
Prerequisites: GEOS 130 , GEOL 100 , or GEOL 105 , and GEOS 250 , or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to the science and policy aspects of water resources with emphasis on U.S. context.
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GEOS 380 - Spatial Analysis Techniques Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOS 250 and STAT 200 .
The course, which will consist of both lecture and GIS lab applications, is devoted to description and application of methods for analyzing spatial distributions and to evaluation and assessment of geographic research problems in the context of GIS technology.
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GEOS 410 - Advanced GIS (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOS 125 , GEOS 250 , GEOS 315 .
Theory and practice of a geographic information system. Spatial data capture, manipulation of data sets, GIS Modeling, geodatabase considerations, manipulation of spatial data, and hardcopy map generation with a full-feature geographic information system.
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GEOS 425 - Remote Sensing (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MATH 137 , GEOS 130 (or GEOL 105 ), and GEOS 125 .
Provides students the opportunity to (1) learn theory and practice of contemporary remote sensing products (digital aerial photographs, digital orthophotos, airborne and satellite sensor platforms and their images), (2) learn and experiment with the technologies utilized in the analysis, image processing, and interpretation of these products, and (3) learn the use of the products in analog and digital format for other geographic technologies.
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GEOS 480 - Seminar Credits: (1-4)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Intensive study of a special field of geography. Topics determined by instructors and students’ interests.
Note(s): May be taken maximum of three times for no more than nine semester hours of credit. Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
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GEOS 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 and in geography.
Project and topic to be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the department. 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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GEOS 490 - Field Research Methods (T) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and field work.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Basic elements of geographic field research performed in Radford area.
Course focuses on tools of field analysis. Students prepare single or group projects as indication of acquisition of logic of spatial analysis. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
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GEOS 492 - Land Use Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Study of concepts and perception of land use. Course stresses compatibility of geoecologic systems and land use.
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GEOS 493 - Planning Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Study of issues involved in comprehensive planning of communities and lands beyond urban realms. Emphasis on discussion of major planning concerns; particular attention paid to nature of rural problems and directions in future.
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GEOS 495 - Directed Field Research (T) Credits: (1-6)
Instructional Method: Field course, variable number of weeks.
Field course to regions in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit but only six units may be used to meet requirements for the major.
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GEOS 496 - Senior Capstone Project Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours research.
Prerequisites: Last semester senior standing; major in geospatial science.
An individual or group project that applies the knowledge and skills obtained in any of the concentrations in the geography major.
Note(s): Required of all GEOS majors.
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GEOS 499 - Internship Credits: (2-9)
Application of skills and concepts learned in classroom to a real life problem. As a junior or senior, participating student drafts and submits a work proposal to sponsoring agency and supervising instructor. Agency may pay student for work. Grade of “P” or “F” given upon successful completion of project.
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GRMN 100 - Elementary German Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
Balanced emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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GRMN 200 - Intermediate German I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisites: GRMN 100 or two years of high school German.
Balanced emphasis on listening, speaking reading and writing.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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GRMN 210 - Intermediate German II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisites: GRMN 200 or two years of high school German.
Review of fundamentals using grammatical, literary and cultural materials.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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GRMN 300 - Readings in German Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and language practice.
Prerequisites: GRMN 210 or two years of high school German.
Review of fundamentals using grammatical, literary and cultural materials.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit with different texts and films/videos. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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GRMN 301 - German Grammar and Composition Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GRMN 210 .
Intensive oral and written practice of the complete grammar as used by native speakers.
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GRMN 302 - German Grammar and Composition Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GRMN 210 .
Intensive oral and written practice of the complete grammar as used by native speakers.
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GRMN 303 - German Conversation Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GRMN 210 or three years of high school German.
Intensive situational practice of conversational skills.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit with different topics.
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GRMN 304 - German Culture Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GRMN 210 .
Contrastive presentation of modern German culture and its historical background.
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GRMN 450 - Survey of German Literature Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GRMN 300 or four years of high school German.
A survey of literature in the German language through analysis of selected representative works in their historical, cultural and literary background.
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GRMN 460 - Special Topics Credits: (3-4)
Instructional Method: Three or four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GRMN 300 .
Advanced study of topics in language, literature or culture. All work conducted in German.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit.
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CHHS 475 - Global Perspectives in Health and Human Services Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Consult Program Director.
Open to all students and majors. Seminar and field experience focusing on international health issues as they relate to political, social, cultural, ecological and economic factors in selected international/ intercultural settings.
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HLTH 111 - Personal Health Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides students with health-related information in order to be able to make wise health decisions related to areas such as drugs (legal and illegal), nutrition, weight control, stress management, fitness, and other personal health issues.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Health and Wellness.
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HLTH 200 - Wellness Lifestyle Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture, two hours physical activity per week with laboratory assessment.
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to keep themselves healthy and fit for life. The lecture provides information on health knowledge. The activity classes introduce a variety of fitness skills and techniques in order to help the individual pursue lifetime fitness. The laboratory assessments provide personal health/wellness data. All three components are integrated to promote a commitment to a wellness lifestyle.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Health and Wellness.
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HLTH 205 - Peer Education Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
This course introduces students to peer-to-peer health promotion, with focus on programming skills, listening and referral skills, knowledge of college health topics, presentation skills, group development, and service learning. Students who complete this course are eligible to sit for the exam to certify them as Nationally Certified Peer Educators through the BACCHUS Network.
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HLTH 245 - Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Serves as an introduction to the profession of health education and health promotion. It will examine underlying factors related to health and introduces the student to the process of managing current health problems in the United States. This course does not meet general education requirements.
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HLTH 250 - Consumer Health Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 .
Will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to distinguish legitimate health information and misinformation. In addition, students will learn to make informed decisions pertaining to fitness and nutrition, major health problems, and other health-related diseases and conditions.
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HLTH 300 - Community Health and Epidemiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 245 , STAT 200 , minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or permission of instructor.
Introduction to community and public health issues. Basic principles of epidemiology will be introduced, and students will use these principles to understand how morbidity and mortality statistics are calculated and interpreted.
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HLTH 320 - Health and Safety Foundations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides a study of essential factors relating to safe and unsafe behaviors. Psychological and philosophical factors are explored relative to how they can be modified to prevent accidents. The course imparts essential knowledge and develops appropriate attitudes, habits and skills relative to personal safety, first aid and accident prevention. Students may obtain ARC certification and first aid upon successful completion of the course.
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HLTH 321 - First Aid and Safety Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Studies of attitudes, habits and skills relative to safety, first aid and accident prevention. Students may obtain ARC certification in CPR and first aid upon successful completion of the course.
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HLTH 325 - Diversity of Health in the United States Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 111 , HLTH 200 , NUTR 214 , or NURS 111 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Designed to inform students of diversity issues, health-related disparities, and controversies related to the health of racial, ethnic, and other groups of the population in the United States. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
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HLTH 362 - Community Health, Diseases, and Disorders Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides critical health information future teachers can be expected to share with K-12 school children.
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HLTH 382 - Methods of Teaching K-12 Health Education Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours field experience.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Teacher candidates will gain an understanding of developmentally appropriate health education teaching practices for teaching elementary through secondary school-aged children. The course builds upon previous curriculum courses taken by teacher candidates and addresses fundamental instructional skills necessary for successful teaching in elementary, middle, and high school health education.
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HLTH 410 - Drivers Education Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior status and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Imparts knowledge, attitudes, skills and methodology needed to teach drivers education. This is the first of two courses required for drivers’ education certification.
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HLTH 412 - Driver Education-Driver Task Analysis Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; four hours laboratory.
Pre- or Corequisites: HLTH 410 and current Virginia driver’s license and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Critical analysis of highway transportation system, the driving task, traffic problems, factors contributing to performance of highway user and knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for competence of traffic citizens. Develops traffic citizen competencies and introduces methods and materials to develop those competencies in others.
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HLTH 450 - Current Health Problems – Topical Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One to three hours.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Students will study the implications of selected current health problems as applied to health education/health promotion. Topics may include but are not limited to Health Counseling, Consumer Health, Worksite Health, Addiction and Public Health. Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
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HLTH 451 - Drug Use and Drug Abuse Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides students with a background of the history of drug use and abuse in the United States. Students will compare drugs according to classification, physiological effects of the drugs, and potential for misuse and dependence. Students will research the impact of abuse and dependence on society.
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HLTH 453 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
A study of information, education and communication about human sexuality as it relates to people in our society. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
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HLTH 460 - International Health Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Analysis of public and international health issues as they relate to the individual, community and society.
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HLTH 465 - Exercise, Performance and Nutrition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 and BIOL 322 or BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Designed to examine the relationships of exercise, physical activity and performance, as they relate to nutrition. It includes basic information on human energy systems, weight control, sports nutrition and proper diet.
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HLTH 475 - Health Behavior Change Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 300 and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides an in-depth study of a variety of health behavior change theories that are used in health interventions. Students shall use the constructs of selected theories to design lesson plans for a behavioral intervention.
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HLTH 480 - Interviewing and Helping Skills for Health Educators Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 475 and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or permission of instructor.
Will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote healthy lifestyle choices with prospective clients in a one-on-one or group setting.
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HLTH 485 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 360 , HLTH 475 , and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
The capstone course for the Health Education and Health Promotion Curriculum. This course requires students to design and evaluate a health promotion program.
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HLTH 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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History Courses marked (A) are designated for credit in Group A (United States), those with (B) for credit in Group B (Europe), and those with (C) for credit in Group C (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East). Courses marked with an (*) may be taken for either Group A, B, or C based on content as determined by the student’s advisor. Courses marked with more than one designator may be counted in either group as marked. Students may not count any one course for more than one group. |
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HIST 101 - World History to 1500 Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A general survey of world history; study of the world’s major cultural areas, their unique achievements and their interaction with and relation to other societies. Covers the period up through the fifteenth century.
Note(s): This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in International Studies. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities or Global Perspectives.
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HIST 102 - World History since 1500 Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A general survey of world history; a study of the world’s major cultural areas, their unique achievements and their interaction with and relation to other societies. Covers the period encompassing the sixteenth through twentieth centuries.
Note(s): This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in International Studies. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities or Global Perspectives.
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HIST 111 - U.S. History to 1865 Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Survey of national history from the colonial period through the American Revolution and early national period through the Civil War. Emphasis on economic, political and social developments as well as the growth of the representative and democratic process.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences or U.S. Perspectives.
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HIST 112 - U.S. History since 1865 Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
General survey of national history since the end of the Civil War. Explores economic, political and social developments in the United States and growing American involvement in world affairs.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences or U.S. Perspectives.
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HIST 295 - The Historian’s Craft Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Six hours of HIST at the 100-level. History Major.
This seminar will introduce students to the numerous facets of historical inquiry. Basic components of the course center on the nature and philosophy of history; historical interpretation; research, analysis, and writing; and the practical application of history. Its focus is on preparing students for upper-division courses in history while integrating work in their major into their overall university experience. As a gateway class between the survey-level and upper-division History courses, HIST 295 is intended to be taken by History majors during their second semester sophomore to first semester junior year (before taking more than 6 credits of 300-level HIST courses).
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HIST 300 - The 20th Century World (A, B, C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
An overview of the world in the 20th century with emphasis on the overriding themes from the historian’s perspective: nationalism, globalization, economic development, environmentalism. Course establishes a basis for the understanding of current events in historical perspective.
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HIST 302 - War in the Modern Age (A, B) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
General history of Western warfare, surveying the evolution of war, technology, and societies from the Middle Ages in Europe to the conflicts of the present-day.
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HIST 303 - Studies in Military History (*) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
In-depth study of a particular aspect of military history. Study may include such topics as leadership, World War II and causes of war.
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HIST 306 - History of Women (*) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
Study of the roles and changing status of men and women. The region or time period of the course can vary from semester to semester. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
Note(s): May be taken for credit more than once when topics differ.
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HIST 308 - Ancient Greece and Rome (B) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
A study of the political, socio-economic, and cultural development of the ancient Mediterranean world and the development of Greco-Roman civilization from its archaic roots to about AD 500.
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HIST 309 - Medieval Civilization (B) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
A study of the political, socio-economic, and cultural development of Europe from 300 to 1500 with an emphasis on the achievements of the eleventh and thirteenth centuries.
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HIST 311 - Ancient Near East (B,C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
A study of the political, socio-economic, and cultural development of ancient civilizations stretching from Egypt to Persia within an emphasis on the development of enduring religious, cultural, and political traditions.
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HIST 313 - History of China (C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
Survey of Chinese culture and history. Covers diplomatic, economic, intellectual, political and social aspects of China.
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HIST 314 - Imperial India: India from Mughal Times to the Present (C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
A general survey of South Asian history from the building of the Mughal empire to the present. Topics include the nature of Mughal and British rule in India, the many peoples who have coexisted in India, and the blending of Muslim, Hindu, and British traditions. Also emphasizes developments in South Asia since the end of British rule in 1947.
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HIST 316 - Colonial Latin America (C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
A topical survey beginning with the conquests of Mexico and Peru by Spain and (to a lesser extent) Brazil by Portugal. Focus is on the impact on native Americans of Spanish colonialism and on the evolution of Hispanic-American institutions, family and kinship patterns and economic behavior.
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HIST 317 - National Latin America (C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
A general survey of Latin American history from the creation of independent nations until the present. Emphasis on the economic modernization process and its consequences.
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HIST 319 - The Middle East (C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
A survey of the Middle East from the birth of Islam to the present time, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasizes the great diversity in peoples, cultures and historical development, despite the overriding influence of Islam. Issues include nationalism and colonialism, the emergence of modern Israel, modernization and development, oil diplomacy, and intraregional rivalries.
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HIST 320 - The Vietnam War (A, C) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of HIST at 100-level.
History of the war covering the general background, French and American involvement and the present situation in southeast Asia. Focuses on military, diplomatic and domestic aspects of American involvement.
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