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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 - Earth’s Ocean and Climate Systems Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory
Prerequisites: Seven hours from any of the following natural sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Science Processes, or Physics.
Introduction to the physical, chemical, geological, meteorological and biological processes in the marine environment and their interaction. Includes analysis of current environmental issues such as global climate and sea level changes, extreme weather phenomenon, 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: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , GEOL 105 , 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 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 .
This seminar prepares students for entry into the geological profession. Students will gain experience in written communication and oral presentation of scientific data, critical analysis of scientific and technical data, research methods, literature research, and peer review. They will hone their writing skills by employing feedback, editing and revision, and proofreading of their written work, in the form of scientific journals or reports. Students will also gain practice in oral presentations such as for professional presentations at meetings. Discussions and exercises on career planning, job searching and the application process, and graduate schools will prepare them for their immediate future upon graduation.
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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 171 ; 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: (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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UAS 307 - FAA Remote Pilot Exam Preparation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Prepares students to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part-107 exam to qualify as a Certified-Remote-Pilot-in-Command (RPIC). Certification by the FAA is required of all (UAS) pilots flying UAS for commercial purposes. All flights that generate revenue, regardless of intent, are considered commercial. This includes flights for a client, an employer, commercialization on social media, and much more. The RPIC certification carries many responsibilities, including mission safety and ethical behavior. Potential applications include geological mapping, geospatial science mapping, geophysics, archeology, engineering, forestry, agriculture, infrastructure, criminal justice, and disaster response, to mention only a few.
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UAS 408 - Spatial Data Applications for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOL 100 , or GEOL 120 and GEOL 121 , or GEOS 250 , and/or permission of the instructor.
Introduction to the use of UAS (also known as drones) for collecting, processing, and analyzing aerial imagery as well as data from other sensor types. Included will be an introduction to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, types of unmanned systems, mission planning, and flight operations. The course primarily trains students to use industry standard computer applications and best practices for creating and delivering georeferenced orthoimage mosaic maps, topographic maps, digital surface models (DSMs) and digital terrain models (DTMs), 3D Point Clouds, and 3D Mesh Models from overlapping high-resolution UAS images and more.
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UAS 409 - Unmanned Aerial Systems - Advanced Flight Operations Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 100 , or GEOL 120 and GEOL 121 , or GEOS 250 , and/or permission of the instructor.
Prepares students for careers that require maintaining and flying Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), also known as drones. Potential applications include geological mapping, geospatial science mapping, geophysics, archeology, engineering, forestry, agriculture, infrastructure, criminal justice, and disaster response, to mention only a few. Included are specifics of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, types of unmanned systems, mission planning and flight operations. The course primarily trains students to work with a variety of drones of different sizes, from lightweight to heavy-lift aircraft for larger payloads. Instruction begins with training for manual “stick-and-rudder” piloting skills and transitions to overall mission planning and safety, to flight programming for fully-autonomous flights to gather remote spatial data and intelligence.
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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 - Intro to Geospatial Data and Technologies (T) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/laboratory.
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 and two hours asynchronous online labs and fieldwork.
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: Inverted Course: Three hours lecture (online) and two hours lab. Online Course: Three hours lecture (asynchronous) and two hours of lab (asynchronous).
Cross-Listed: ITEC 250
Course is designed to introduce students to the general concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and how to use GIS across a wide variety of disciplines.
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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.
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GEOS 315 - Intermediate GIS Concepts (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours demonstration and two hours online laboratory.
Prerequisites: GEOS 250
Intermediate GIS concepts will be studied related to geoprocessing and analyzing geographic phenomena. Students will learn to use various extensions and tools for a variety of GIS routines. Data structures in GIS, date sources for GIS, and data and software compatibility issues in GIS will be covered.
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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 362 - Water Resources (PS) 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 (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and two hours synchronous labs.
Prerequisites: GEOS 250 and STAT 200 or STAT 219 .
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 391 - Introduction to Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GEOS 125 and GEOS 250 or permission of the instructor
This course will introduce students to the principles of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality (VR), with a focus on 3D modeling/design and geospatial applications.
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GEOS 410 - Advanced GIS: Data Management, Modeling, Programming and Web Application Development (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and two hours lab
Prerequisites: GEOS 125 , GEOS 250 , and GEOS 315 , or permission of the instructor.
Designed to provide students with in-depth technical knowledge and skills to author, serve, analyze and use geospatial data in creative and innovative ways. GIS visualization techniques, animation, web map creation, Python scripting and JavaScript will be explored at an advanced level. Theory and practice of a geographic information system (GIS), spatial data capture, manipulation of data sets, GIS modeling, geodatabase considerations, manipulation of spatial data, and other advanced GIS operations and topics may be covered.
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GEOS 425 - Remote Sensing (T) Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 or higher MATH (except MATH 160 ), GEOS 125 , or permission of the instructor.
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, or permission of the instructor.
Intensive study of a special field of geospatial science. 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: (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 detriments 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 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 credits 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: Senior standing for majors and certificate students in geospatial science, or permission of the instructor.
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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GRMN 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Design for advanced foreign language students who wish to carry out independent language and cultural studies or other scholarly study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will study in consultation with their mentor and with approval by their department chair or directory. The student’s mentor will design the syllabus and assessments for the language and cultural studies. Students can also pursue their interests for further research. They can also design the research topics together with their mentor. See “Independent Study .”
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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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ESHE 205 - Introduction to Allied Health Sciences Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Pre- or Corequisites: BIOL 105 .
Introduction to educational and professional opportunities through the Allied Health Science program. The course provides an overview of practicum experiences and academic requirements for entry into professional allied health programs of study (e.g., Physical Therapy).
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ESHE 225 - Allied Health Sciences Practicum I Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Pre- or Corequisites: BIOL 310 .
Clinical experiences designed to provide students with an appreciation of the various duties of allied health professionals. This course requires the completion of 30 hours of clinical experience.
Note(s): This course will be graded pass/fail.
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ESHE 250 - Allied Health Sciences Practicum II Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: ESHE 225 , BIOL 310 , and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Clinical experiences designed to provide students with exposure to an allied healthcare setting distinct from ESHE 225 . This course requires the completion of 30 hours of clinical experience.
Note(s): This course will be graded pass/fail.
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ESHE 325 - Allied Health Sciences Practicum III Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: ESHE 225 , ESHE 250 , and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Clinical experiences designed to provide students with exposure to an allied healthcare setting distinct from ESHE 225 and ESHE 250 . This course requires the completion of 30 hours of clinical experience.
Note(s): This course will be graded pass/fail.
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ESHE 450 - Research Methods Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 56 credit hours.
The purpose of this course is to introduce descriptive, correlational, and experimental research designs. The course will require students to critically analyze empirical articles and to analyze/evaluate data. APA formatting will be used throughout the course.
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ESHE 451 - Research Project Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 450 or NUTR 404 ; minimum 3.0 GPA.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to complete an independent research project.
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ESHE 465 - Therapeutic Interventions Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Pre- or Corequisites: ATTR 323 , ESHE 390 , and ESHE 392 .
Application of therapeutic exercises and therapeutic modalities in injury rehabilitation.
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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: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
This course provides students with the core training to educate, intervene, listen to, and help their peers make healthy lifestyle choices. It 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 will sit for the exam to become a BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA Certified Peer Educator. Upon completion of the course, students will develop and implement campus health presentations and programs. They will have the opportunity to join the Radford University Peer Health Educator student club and continue to deliver presentations to their peers in the residence halls and in other campus settings.
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HLTH 215 - Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Medical terms, root words (prefixes, suffixes and combing forms) and commonly used scientific/medical abbreviations are introduced and analyzed in this course. This is accomplished using different body systems and specialized areas of medicine and terms associated with the system. Root words are also analyzed for change of meanings, which occur when the parts are connected to form whole words. Special emphasis is placed on the terms associated with common disease states important to the healthcare provider.
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HLTH 220 - First Aid-CPR-AED Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
This course provides participants with critical knowledge and skills to react in the first few minutes of an emergency and provide care until Emergency Medical Services arrive. This course covers CPR and AED for adults, children, and infants. It also covers First Aid topics, such as bleeding, broken bones, shock, heat and cold emergencies, personal protection, asthma care, and epinephrine auto injectors. Additional topics include 2 person CPR, pocket masks, bag valve mask, and oxygen administration. This course will allow students to earn basic and professional/health care provider certification in CPR and AED, as well as Standard First Aid for those students passing with a score of 80% or higher the ARC written and practical examinations.
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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: STAT 200
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.
Details safety behaviors for Health and Human Performance Professionals. In addition, it provides information on ways to respond to a variety of emergencies. Students can earn CPR and AED certification at the Basic Life Support Level and Comprehensive First Aid with appropriate scores on tests, demonstrations, and simulation exercises. This course provides information beyond certification.
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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 - Community Health and Diversity Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Pre- or Corequisites: HLTH 300
Discusses health-related inequalities and controversies related to the health of priority populations in the United States.
Note(s): 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
Provides critical health information future teachers can be expected to share with K-12 school children.
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HLTH 363 - Comprehensive School Health I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 .
Provides critical health information future teachers can be expected to share with K-12 school children. Topics include: Personal Health, Family and Social Health, Community Health, Human Growth and Development, Mental, Social, and Emotional Health, and Models of Social Behavioral Change.
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HLTH 364 - Comprehensive School Health II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 .
Provides critical health content required for future Physical and Health Education K-12 teachers by the Commonwealth of Virginia and includes the following topics: Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs, Consumer Health Information Strategies, Environmental Health, Communicable and Chronic Diseases, Violence/Risk Taking/Gang Involvement, and Bullying Prevention.
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HLTH 382 - Methods of Teaching K-12 Health Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and field placement, some of which may be outside of class time.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 and HLTH 200
Teacher candidates will use content from previous health courses to develop developmentally appropriate health lessons using fundamental instructional skills, teaching practices and strategies suitable for K-12 School Health classes.
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HLTH 410 - Drivers Education Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior status.
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.
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 420 - CPR, First Aid, and AED Instructor Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 220 or HLTH 320 or permission of instructor.
This course prepares students to become instructors in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Students will develop skills and instructional strategies to be successful instructors with a variety of clients. As part of this course, students will practice teaching skills with a current instructor.
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HLTH 450 - Current Health Problems – Topical Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One to three hours.
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.
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: HLTH 200 or HLTH 111 , 56 credit hours.
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.
Pre- or Corequisites: HLTH 300 .
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 ; BIOL 322 or BIOL 310 .
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 200 ; 56 credit hours.
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 - Health Communication and Health Coaching Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 475 ; senior standing.
Students will learn the basic principles of health communication and apply it them in individual, group, community and population settings. The course will also describe the field of health coaching, and will allow students to explore use of counseling skills to promote healthy lifestyle choices in individual and group settings.
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HLTH 485 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 245 and HLTH 475
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: (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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HSCI 200 - Issues in Community Health Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students focus on the history and current status of community health, as well as the determinants of health in populations. The social, political, economic, and biomedical aspects of health and illness and key health issues facing communities today will be explored.
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HSCI 300 - Foundations in Healthcare Research Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 130 or higher.
Students focus on the foundations of healthcare research methodologies, including research designs, data collection, health analytics, data mining, and ethics. Students are introduced to basic research techniques that can be applied to healthcare management.
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HSCI 325 - Professional Communication in Health Sciences Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students are introduced to the nature and importance of communication in the health sciences. Students develop writing, speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Strategies to communicate professionally with a variety of audiences in the health sciences are explored.
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HSCI 350 - Principles of Health Education & Promotion Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students are introduced to the discipline and profession of health education and promotion. The concepts of health and wellness, health behaviors, determinants of health, and the history of both health education and health promotion are examined.
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HSCI 373 - Chronic Disease Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 311 .
Focused on adult health, provides an introduction to the history of disease management, identifies key concepts of chronic disease management and explores chronic disease management models.
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HSCI 395 - Professional Seminar in Health Sciences Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HSCI 325 or permission of program coordinator.
Students are instructed on career-readiness and professional responsibilities in the health sciences. Employment and graduate school opportunities are explored.
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HSCI 399 - Special Topics in Health Sciences Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students conduct an intensive study on a health science topic with faculty supervision. The course topic will vary with the faculty directing the course. The student prepares a written report on a topic related to the health sciences and presents the report findings in an online format.
Note(s): The course may be repeated two times with approval from the Program Director.
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HSCI 410 - Program Planning & Evaluation for Health Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HSCI 300 , HSCI 350 , STAT 200 , and PBHL 350 .
Students identify population-based needs for health education programs and examine methods for program planning and evaluation. The course integrates public health concepts and research methods for use in health education proposal development, budget planning, project management, and program evaluation.
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HSCI 450 - Global Health Issues Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course is intended to provide an interdisciplinary qualitative and quantitative review of global health issues. It will focus on cultural variations in healthcare delivery. It will provide a broad survey of the main facts, issues, perspectives, methods, results and conclusions in the area of global populations and health. It will address some of the unique qualities of ethnomedicine, variations in socioeconomic status and the impact of societal variation on contemporary issues affecting global health. The course will provide an opportunity for students to engage in discussions of comparative regional health issues that impact healthcare delivery. The course will facilitate the student’s ability to explain the significant role healthcare plays in the global community.
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HSCI 470 - Infectious Diseases Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PBHL 350 .
The fundamentals of infectious disease transmission, etiology, pathogenesis, management, and prevention are examined. Several infectious agents that cause disease in the humans are identified and discussed.
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HSCI 485 - Capstone Project I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HSCI 300 and STAT 200 .
Health-related concepts and applications are integrated through systematic examination of a selected topic. The relevant literature is evaluated and used to develop a capstone project. This course is the first part of a two-semester project.
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HSCI 486 - Capstone Project II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HSCI 485 .
Health-related concepts and applications are integrated through systematic examination and evaluation of the capstone project. Project findings are presented orally and in writing. This course is the second part of a two-semester project.
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HSCI 490 - Service-Learning and Civic Engagement in Health I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: INDS 453 .
Involves students in activities that address community-identified health needs while developing academic and critical thinking skills and commitment to community service. A community partnership is established that focuses on improving the health of citizens. Health science concepts and applications are integrated through systematic examination of an identified need within the community health organization. Students complete a comprehensive body of work that may include a needs assessment, situational analysis, and/or development of an action plan to address the community health problem.
Note(s): This course is the first of a two part series in service learning for Health Science majors.
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