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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Courses


 
  
  • FREN 342 - History of French Literature II



    Comprehensive view of French literature from its beginning to the present day.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C+ in FREN 300  or FREN 301  or FREN 302 
  
  • FREN 350 - Topics in French/Francophone Literature



    Topics may focus on a single author or novel, on a particular theme or period in French/Francophone literature. May be repeated 3 times provided the topic is different.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: FREN 300  or 301  or 302 .
    Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

  
  • FREN 387 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture III



    Advanced course work in French language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • FREN 401 - Advanced French Composition and Conversation I



    Composition course designed to improve writing skills for students at the senior level. Taught entirely in the target language and emphasizes stylistics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  .
  
  • FREN 402 - Advanced French Composition and Conversation II



    Advanced stylistics class with emphasis on writing, vocabulary building, rhetorical figures and analysis of texts.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  .
  
  • FREN 409 - Independent Study



    Independent study taken under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • FREN 416 - Business French



    Offers foundation in business vocabulary, the study of basic and cultural concepts, and practice in situations common to today’s French-speaking business world.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or  .
  
  • FREN 425 - Topics in French Culture



    Analysis of different aspects of French or Francophone culture through art, mass media and popular traditions.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits with a different topic. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:   or   or  .
    Notes: Taught in French.

  
  • FREN 441 - Topics in French Literature



    Concentrated study of selected themes, authors, periods or literary forms in French or Francophone literature.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits with a different topic. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:   or  .
  
  • FREN 449 - The History of French Film



    Survey and evolution of French film from silent to sound: surrealism, realism, and the New Wave. Includes the work of major filmmakers such as Clair, Renoir, Cocteau, Clouzot, Godard, Truffaut, etc. Films analyzed as works of art, social documents, and instruments of communication.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or  .
  
  • FREN 487 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV



    Senior-level course work in French language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • GAM 225 - Introduction to Gaming Management



    Overview of the casino; topics include the economics of the casino, its interface with the hotel, organizations, and terminology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GAM 334 - Gaming Management I



    Review of gaming industry history as it applies to modern management philosophy and regulation. Examination of hotel casino cash flow sources, mechanics of production, slot operations analysis, game analysis, casino marketing analysis, problem gambling, and a general overview of casino management. Basic statistical applications related to casino management.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in   .
  
  • GAM 339 - Protection of Casino Assets



    In-depth examination of the various methods used to protect casino table games. Reviews blackjack, baccarat, poker, craps, and roulette, examining possible ways that cheating can occur. Methods of detection and various internal controls used by the casino discussed.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in GAM 225  .
  
  • GAM 340 - Gaming Device Management



    Study of casino slot management and route operation management procedures, with emphasis on equipment technology and maintenance (ticket/in-ticket/out, server based gaming, tracking systems, Title 31, hand-held gaming devices, and electronic games), controls, layout, and customer service. Includes history of equipment development, future outlook, and career opportunities.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in  .
  
  • GAM 342 - Problem Gambling



    Learn about the widespread popularity of gambling behavior and the dynamics of the legal, moral, and medical aspects of “deviant” acts. Interprets problem gambling from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Future challenges faced by problem gamblers and the gaming industry.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • GAM 426 - Accounting for the Gaming Industry



    Detailed examination of accounting systems, procedure, and controls peculiar to casinos required by both management and government for internal auditing, financial reporting, and governmental control.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in GAM 334  and HMD 221  .
  
  • GAM 434 - Gaming Management II



    Second course in casino management and operations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • GAM 437 - Casino Industry Regulation



    Nevada’s system of gaming regulation and control provides a model for studying the history, purpose, politics, methods, and limitations — both practical and legal — of governmental regulation and control of what is now an international gaming industry. Security, surveillance, government policy, and technical and casino operational guidelines will be addressed.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in   and HMD 310 .
  
  • GAM 439 - Seminar in Casino Management



    Special topics in casino problems. Course open to experienced casino personnel.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • GAM 440 - Casino Marketing



    Common/popular casino marketing tactics are examined, followed by an overview of slot club structures and related database marketing activities. Match-play coupons, dead chip (a.k.a. rolling programs), and loss discounting are all closely examined. Casino hosting, the role of nongaming amenities, and repeater-market gaming promotions are also covered.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in  .
  
  • GAM 442 - Sociology of Gambling



    Same as   
    Analysis of patterns of participation in various forms of gambling; political/economic background of gambling; effects of gambling on communities, lifestyles, and value systems.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or   or  .
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Social Science Requirement.

  
  • GAM 470 - Quantitative Methods and Applications in Casino Gaming



    Develops the techniques and methods for computing the probabilities, expected values, and house percentages of casino games and analyzes the effects of changes in playing rules and payoff odds.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 120  or higher and minimun grade of C in GAM 334 
  
  • GAM 474 - Independent Study in Gaming Management



    Research in an area of concern to the management of gaming operations.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  , senior standing, good academic standing, and graduation application on file.
  
  • GAM 480 - Gaming Innovations



    Students from multiple academic disciplines develop practical and commercial applications for the gaming industry.  The applications go through all the different phases that it takes to bring a gaming idea to fruition.  Topics include: intellectual property, sales, gaming mathematics, licensing, pitching, and programming.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 120  or higher and minimum of 6 credit hours 400 level coursework. Students are required to review and sign a UNLV Non-Disclosure Agreement.
  
  • GAM 480 - Gaming Innovations



    Students from multiple academic disciplines develop practical and commercial applications for the gaming industry.  The applications go through all the different phases that it takes to bring a gaming idea to fruition.  Topics include: intellectual property, sales, gaming mathematics, licensing, pitching, and programming.      

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 120   or 124 and Minimum of 6 credit hours 400 level coursework. Students are required to review and sign a UNLV Non-Disclosure Agreement.
  
  • GAM 485 - eSports Gambling Innovation Lab



    Explore the growth of platform based business models, role of media in the evolution of eSports and regulatory and gambling issues in eSports.  Students will experiment with integrating different technologies into the development of a viable and sustainable platform based eSports business model.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 120  or higher and minimum of 6 credit hours 400 level coursework. Students are required to review and sign a UNLV Non-Disclosure Agreement.
  
  • GAM 490 - Internship in Gaming Operations



    A field-based experience for students to focus on a possible career path. Designed to expand knowledge of the gaming industry by rotating through various casino departments; focus on specific areas in casino operations such as marketing, table games, cage, slots, audit; regulatory/legal entities, gaming device manufacturing companies, etc.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   , senior standing, good academic standing, and graduation application on file.
  
  • GAM 495 - Special Topics in Gaming Operations



    Series of special courses designed by faculty from academe and industry. Topics cover a wide spectrum of current gaming issues.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated up to a maximum of six credits; nine on petition. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in   and Junior or Senior Standing. Must be 21 years of age.
  
  • GEOG 103 - Physical Geography of Earth’s Environment



    Introduction to the processes that influence weather, rivers, oceans, climate, deserts, glaciers and their associated ecosystems. Emphasizes relationships between humans and our environment.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the General Education Core requirement for a science course. Lecture may be combined with optional lab  , which satisfies General Education Core requirement for a laboratory science course.

  
  • GEOG 104 - Physical Geography Laboratory



    Provides an opportunity to apply concepts in physical geography, including map interpretation, computer GIS, meteorological processes, development of landforms and an understanding of the dynamics of the earth.

    Credits: 1
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • GEOG 116 - Introduction to Oceanography



    Fundamentals of oceanography will be covered including a brief history followed by the spatial aspects of geological, physical, chemical and biological oceanography. An emphasis will be placed on the role of oceans on climate change in the past, present and future, including global warming.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOG 140 - Conversations With Earth



    Discussion of current topics on Earth’s origin, evolution, and habitability. Topics include: radioactive waste storage, catastrophic floods, evolution and extinction on life, climate change, global warming, volcanism, mountain building, ice ages, Nevada geology, ore deposits, and groundwater, among others.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOG 335 - Earth Resources and the Environment



    Same as GEOL 335  
    Geological availability, exploitation, and use of nonrenewable natural resources including metallic minerals, nonmetallic, energy resources. Component of the Environmental Studies Program. Duplicate credit not allowed in GEOL 135 or GEOG/GEOL 335 .

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOG 421 - Climatology



    Physical characteristics of the atmosphere. World climatic classification. Local atmospheric field study.
     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes:  This course is crosslisted with GEOG 621. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOG 430 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Theory and Applications



    Survey of computer-based techniques in the storage, retrieval, analysis, and representation of spatially referenced data. Emphasis on the application of GIS technology to geologic problems such as natural hazard mapping, surface runoff and erosion, and environmental impact assessment.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites:   or  .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 630. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 100 - Natural Disasters



    Causes of natural disasters and their impact on people and property. Focuses on geological hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 101 - Exploring Planet Earth



    Basics of geology including the birth and evolution of planet Earth, geologic time, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, natural resources, and surface processes. Understanding how geology is important to your life.

    Credits: 4
    Notes: Satisfies the General Education Core requirement for a science course AND a laboratory science course.

  
  • GEOL 102 - Earth and Life Through Time



    Systematic review of the history of the earth and the methods by which the details of earth history are unraveled.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: A minimum of a C in one of GEOL 101 , GEOL 100  or GEOG 103 .
    Notes: Field trips required.

  
  • GEOL 110 - Global Warming



    Learn the science of global warming, including natural climate variability versus human-caused climate change, and impacts on glaciers, water supplies, oceans, and species. Understand what models tell us about the future and the impact of our carbon footprints on sustainability.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the General Education Core requirement for a science course.

  
  • GEOL 220 - Mineralogy



    Study of classification, chemistry, physical properties, and crystallography of minerals forming rocks, ore deposits and soils. Identification of hand samples. Study of associations of minerals in geologic environments.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: CHEM 121A   and CHEM 121L   and ( MATH 127   or MATH 128  or higher).
  
  • GEOL 221 - Introduction to Optical Mineralogy and Petrography



    Optical properties of minerals in thin section. Laboratory identification of minerals based on optical properties. Study of associations of minerals in thin sections of rocks. Introduction to petrography.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in  .
  
  
  • GEOL 302 - Paleontology Laboratory



    Identification of the major fossil forming groups and analysis of paleontological data, with emphasis on invertebrates.

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: or Corequisite:  .
    Notes: Field trips required.

  
  • GEOL 303 - Global Environmental Change



    Interdisciplinary introduction to the dynamics of the interactions among the lithosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere and their effects on the environment throughout geologic time. Emphasizes dimensions and consequences of both natural and human induced climate change.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Junior standing.
  
  • GEOL 304 - Intermediate Geology of National Parks



    Examines the features, processes, and geologic history of North America’s National Parks, as well as the future of the parks. 

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Min C grade in GEOL 101  
  
  • GEOL 327 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/Petrography



    Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/Petrography Description, classification, and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen and thin section.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in GEOL 220 .
  
  • GEOL 330 - Introduction to Geochemistry



    Introduction to the chemistry of geologic processes, including low-temperature aqueous geochemistry and petrogeochemistry.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: [MATH 127  or  MATH 128  or higher] and minimum grade of C in GEOL 220 .
  
  • GEOL 333 - Principles of Geomorphology



    Description and classification of landforms; evaluation of erosional and depositional processes with respect to earth materials, structure, and geologic history.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: A minimum of a C in one of GEOL 100  or GEOL 101  or GEOG 103 .
  
  • GEOL 334 - Environmental Geology



    Control and use of the geological environment in modern society. Includes surface and sub-surface processes, mineral resources, and rock properties.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • GEOL 335 - Earth Resources and the Environment



    Same as GEOG 335  
    Geological availability, exploitation, and use of nonrenewable natural resources including metallic minerals, nonmetallic, energy resources. Component of the Environmental Studies Program. Duplicate credit not allowed in GEOL 135 or GEOL 335/GEOG 335 .

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 340 - Field Methods in Environmental Geology



    An introduction to environmental field and analytical techniques for geologists including field sampling protocols, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, contaminant fate and transport evaluation, site remediation, and regulatory compliance. Includes the design and assessment of local environmental geology problems. Requires travel to local field sites and working outdoors. 

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Min C grade in GEOL 333  
  
  • GEOL 352 - Field Trip



    Field trip to selected areas of geologic significance.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:   or equivalent and consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 362 - Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation



    Analysis and application of stratigraphic concepts, and the genesis and classification of sediments. Study of regional stratigraphic patterns and their related sedimentary environments. 

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in both GEOL 102  and GEOL 220 .
  
  • GEOL 419 - Medical Geology



    Medical Geology is the science surrounding the relationships among geological factors and health in humans, animals, and plants. This class focuses on the relationships between geology and human health.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CHEM 121A CHEM 121L  and minimum C grade in GEOL 220  or GEOL 301 .
  
  • GEOL 425 - Principles of Geochemistry



    Fundamental geochemical processes operating within the earth’s lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Topics include chemical differentiation of the earth, crystal chemistry, mineral stability and phase diagrams, aqueous geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, organic chemistry.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: [CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L ] or [GEOL 330  completed with a grade of C or better].
    Notes:  This course is crosslisted with GEOL 625. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
     

  
  • GEOL 429 - Geochemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics



    Survey of the basic principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and their application to geological processes; applications to include igneous, metamorphic, hydrothermal, diagenetic, weathering, and aqueous systems.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and  .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 629. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 434 - Quaternary Geology



    Survey of global paleoenvironments, including geologic, climatic, and biotic changes during the Quaternary. Examination of the geological record of marine and terrestrial glaciated and nonglaciated environments.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GEOL 433 .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 634. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
     

  
  • GEOL 436 - Quaternary Paleoecology



    Examination of the fossil record of the Quaternary including vertebrate, invertebrate, and floral assemblages. Emphasis on paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological reconstructions.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Field trips required. This course is crosslisted with GEOL 636. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 437 - Paleoclimatology



    Paleoclimatic history of the Earth, with emphasis on the Neogene and Quaternary Periods. Survey of marine and terrestrial geological records of paleoclimate, including physical sedimentology, geochemistry, and pollen profiles of ice and sediment cores and speleothems.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 637. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
     

  
  • GEOL 438 - Marine Geology



    An introduction to the formation and evolution of Earth’s ocean basins. This includes the basics of plate tectonics; geomorphology of basins; the formation and evolution of oceanic crust; sedimentation processes from near-shore to abyssal plains; the role oceans play in global processes and cycles. This course is crosslisted with GEOL 638. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Min C grade in GEOL 102  and at least Junior standing.
  
  • GEOL 440 - Volcanology



    Description and classification of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, and volcanic deposits. Emphasis on the dynamics of volcanic eruptions, pyroclastic rocks, lava flows, and volcanic hazard assessment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes:  This course is crosslisted with GEOL 640. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 442 - Structural Geology



    Study of structural features of the earth’s crust and their development. Laboratory work involves study and preparation of geologic maps and cross sections as well as structural analysis techniques.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: [MATH 127  or MATH 128  or higher] and a minimum grade of C in  
    Corequisites: PHYS 151A  or   and  .
  
  • GEOL 443 - Plate Tectonics



    Study of the earth’s origin, age, thermal and magnetic history; the dynamics and internal structure of lithospheric plates; the mechanisms and geometric constraints of plate motion; and a review of the motions of plates in the past.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 643. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
     

  
  • GEOL 444 - Tectonics of Orogenic Belts



    Study of crustal deformation and the creation of mountain belts around the world. Emphasis on the comparative structural development of different regions around the globe within the context of plate tectonics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum C grade in both   and  .
    Notes:  This course is crosslisted with GEOL 644. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 448 - Field Geology I



    Basic tools and techniques of geologic mapping, map preparation, and report writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum C grade in both GEOL 362  and GEOL 333 .
    Notes: Nine hours field.

  
  • GEOL 449 - Geochronology



    Theoretical foundations and modern analytical techniques used in isotopic dating of rocks. Discussion of applications to specific geologic problems and the thermal significance of isotopic dates. Survey of new dating techniques.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or minimum C grade in GEOL 330 .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 649. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 452 - Geophysics



    Fundamental geophysical concepts and traditional geophysical techniques for the evaluation of the subsurface including gravity, magnetics, and seismic refraction.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GEOL 100  or GEOL 101  or GEOG 103  , MATH 127  or MATH 128  or higher. All prerequisite courses completed with a minimum grade of C-.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 652.

  
  • GEOL 470 - Planetary Geology



    This course introduces geologic processes throughout our solar system. We will compare geologic processes on extraterrestrial bodies to those that occur on Earth. This course is crosslisted with GEOL 670. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in GEOL 220  and GEOL 327 .
  
  • GEOL 472 - Advanced Field Geology



    Advanced field techniques including analysis of geologically complex areas; independent and collaborative field projects, and preparation of professional maps and reports. Oral presentation of projects. Requires three-week commitment after spring semester.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in both GEOL 448  and GEOL 442 .
    Corequisites: GEOL 327  
  
  • GEOL 474 - Hydrogeology



    Factors controlling the occurrence and distribution of water resource, its quality and quantity, methods of exploration and development.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 127 PHYS 151A  and PHYS 151L .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 674. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 475 - Contaminant Hydrogeology - Hazardous Site Assesment and Remediation



    Theory and practical application of characterization and cleanup techniques for contaminated sites will be covered, including:  understanding different pollutants, environmental law and agency guidance, hydrology and contaminant transport processes, non-invasive techniques, typical and innovative monitoring, sampling procedures, natural and enhanced degradation, and effective and emerging cleanup approaches. Crosslisted with GEOL 675. Coursework at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GEOL 474  
  
  • GEOL 477 - Geology of Metallic Ore Deposits



    Geology of metallic ore deposits, origin, occurrence, and alteration. Application of ore deposit characteristics to exploration.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: [  and CHEM 121L ] and a minimum grade of C in GEOL 220 .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 677. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 478 - Hydrogeochemistry



    Principles of aquatic geochemistry such as chemical thermodynamics, tableaux, and oxidation reduction and environmental organic geochemistry such as physicochemical properties of organic compounds and air/water/soil exchange of organic compounds for environmental studies. Concepts for practical environmental problems, geochemical modeling, and contaminant transport.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: [  and 122L ] or minimum grade of C in GEOL 330 .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 678. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 485 - Engineering Geology



    Application of physical geology to the construction industry. Consideration given to landslide problems, sites for dams, bridges, tunnels and canals; and possible control of erosion and sedimentation by rivers and oceans.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 685. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • GEOL 488 - Microtechniques in Geoscience



    Microanalytical techniques including transmitted and reflected light petrology and petrography, micro-imaging scanning electron microscope (SEM) and electron microprobe (EMP), chemical microanalyses (EMP), fluid inclusion microthermometry, and melt inclusion petrography. Project tailored to the student’s interest required.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GEOL 220  with a minimum grade of C.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with GEOL 688. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
     

  
  • GEOL 491 - Seminar



    Weekly lecture in selected fields of geoscience; topics vary by semester.

    Credits: 1
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 495 - Independent Study and Research



    Independent study and research projects in some field of geology. Open only to upper-division students. Proposed project for study and/or research must be submitted in writing to the department chair for approval and credit evaluation prior to registration.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Upper-division student and consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 496 - Advanced Topics in Geoscience



    Variety of advanced studies of current and/or topical interest in specialized areas of geoscience.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Varies depending upon the specific topic.
  
  • GEOL 497 - Senior Thesis



    Independent original research in geoscience. Requires a written thesis and an oral exam. Proposed project of study must be submitted in writing to the department chair and undergraduate coordinator at least two weeks prior to registration.

    Credits: 3-6
  
  • GER 113 - Elementary German I



    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis on speaking. See department for placement.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement. See department for placement.

  
  • GER 114 - Elementary German II



    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis on speaking. See department for placement.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.

  
  • GER 116 - Elementary German Conversation



    Development of conversation skills based on reading selections, with review of grammar as needed. Not open to students having credit for   , or more advanced courses.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • GER 187 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture I



    Elementary course work in German language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

  
  • GER 213 - Intermediate German I



    Structural review; conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.

  
  • GER 214 - Intermediate German II



    Structural review; conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.

  
  • GER 225 - German Grammar Review



    Intensive grammar review for those who have completed intermediate German. Reinforces basic grammar concepts as well as practices advanced and unfamiliar constructions. Reading comprehension exercises with appropriate target-language texts also included.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement.

  
  • GER 287 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture II



    Intermediate course work in German language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

  
  • GER 299 - Introductory German Texts in the Humanities



    Supplements English-language content of selected 100-200 level courses in the College of Liberal Arts with course-appropriate readings in German for language credit. Offered only in conjunction with specific instructors and course sections.

    Credits: 2
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

  
  • GER 301 - Third-Year German: Composition and Conversation I



    Development of oral proficiency, writing skills, and reading for comprehension.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent achievement on the placement test.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.

  
  • GER 302 - Third-Year German: Composition and Conversation II



    Development of oral proficiency, writing skills, and reading for comprehension.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent achievement on the placement test.
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement.

  
  • GER 311 - Introduction to German Linguistics



    Structure of the German language: phonetics, phonemics, morphemics, and basic notions of the syntactic structure. Offered in English.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
  
  • GER 312 - German Phonetics



    Intensive practice of German sounds and intonation. Training in phonetic transcription. Exercises based on words, sentences, and texts designed to help the students achieve a native-like pronunciation. Offered in English.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GER 321 - German Culture and Civilization



    General study of Germany as a nation from earliest times to the present; its cultural, social, economic, and political evolution; its present problems and its role in the world today. Taught in English.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Nine credits of English composition and literature.
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement.

  
  • GER 322 - Contemporary Germany and Austria



    Survey of cultural developments in German-speaking Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Responses of prominent writers, musicians, filmmakers, politicians, etc., to issues such as continued East/West German tension, Nazism’s legacy, the role of the EU, violence toward foreigners, the transatlantic partnership, globalization, and more. In English.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement.

  
  • GER 331 - German Literature in Translation — Drama



    German plays in English translations with the main emphasis on the modern period, including works by Hauptmann, Brecht, Frisch, Durrenmatt, and Weiss.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 101  and ENG 102 .
    Notes: Specifically designed for non-majors; may only be counted toward a German major or minor with written permission of the advisor for the German major.

  
  • GER 332 - German Literature in Translation — Prose



    German short stories and novels in English translations with the main emphasis on the modern period, including works by Mann, Hesse, Kafka, and Grass. 

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 101  and ENG 102 .
    Notes: Specifically designed for non-majors; may only be counted toward a German major or minor with written permission of the advisor for the German major.

  
  • GER 341 - German Literature to 1624



    Preliminary survey of German literature from the Hildebrandslied to Opitz.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
  
  • GER 342 - German Literature from 1624 to the Present



    Preliminary survey of German literature from the early seventeenth century to the present. Presents representative literary texts against their respective socio-historical background.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
  
  • GER 387 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture III



    Advanced course work in German language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of thirty credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
 

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