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GEOL 4010 - Groundwater Hydrology
3 Credit Hours
Description
Concentrated study of (1)principles of fluid mechanics that apply to groundwater flow, (2) water-storage properties of geologic media, (3) field and analytical methodologies for quantifying hydraulic properties of geologic media, (4) applications of Darcy’s Law and Conservation of Mass principles for modeling water flow in aquifers and variably-wetted soils during groundwater recharge.
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GEOL 4011 - Principles of Paleontology
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 1122K (or GEOL 1122 and GEOL 1122L ) with a C or higher or consent of instructor.
Description
An introduction to the principles of paleontology including taphonomy, taxonomy, evolution, and extinction by examination of the fossil record. Study of commonly preserved organisms and their use in paleoecology, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, biostratigraphic correlation, and conservation paleobiology will be stressed as well.
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GEOL 4013 - Structural Geology
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 4015 with a C or higher.
Description
Introduction to the principles of structural geology including theories and methods of analysis of stress, strain, rheology, fractures, folding, faulting, foliation, and lineation. The study of geologic maps and cross-sections.
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GEOL 4015 - Mineralogy
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 1122K (or GEOL 1122 and GEOL 1122L ), and CHEM 1211K (or CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L ), each with a C or higher or concurrent registration.
Description
Principles of elementary crystallography, crystal structure and chemistry of rock-forming minerals, and introduction to mineral identification methods using the polarizing microscope. Laboratory study of elementary crystallography, mineral identification in hand sample and in using the polarizing microscope.
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GEOL 4016 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 4015 with a C or higher.
Description
Nature, distribution, and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks in relation to tectonic setting and experimental studies. Laboratory study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen and thin section.
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GEOL 4017 - Environmental Geology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 1121K and CHEM 1211K .
Description
Application of geological and geochemical concepts to the study of Earth’s near-surface environment. Topics may include water supply and pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, soil contamination, natural disasters, mineral resources, environmental management, and selected regulations. Quantitative treatment of population growth and water resources. Global Scholars course.
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GEOL 4018 - Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Either GEOG 1113K (or GEOG 1113 and GEOG 1113L ), GEOL 1121K (or GEOL 1121 and GEOL 1121L ), GEOL 2001 , or BIOL 2108K (or BIOL 2108 and BIOL 2108L ), with a C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
Review of the development US environmental regulatory framework including the key or legacy hazardous waste sites that lead to the environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Principles of toxicology, common contaminant geochemistry, environmental risks and hazards, and personal protective equipment.
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GEOL 4042 - Environmental Instrumentations I: Aqueous Media
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212K (or CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L ) and MATH 2211 or equivalents with a C or higher.
Description
Theoretical and practical aspects of analytical instrumentations and methodologies used for the modern-day analysis of environmental samples (water, soils, sediments, biological tissues, etc.) including the basis for each analysis, limitations, and potential sources of errors.
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GEOL 4043 - Environmental Analytical Methods and Instrumentations II: Solid Media
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212K (or CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L ) and MATH 2211 or equivalents with a C or higher.
Description
This course will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical instrumentations and methodologies used for the modern-day analysis of environmental solid media (soils, sediments, rocks, and minerals) including the basis for each analysis, limitations, and potential sources of errors.
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GEOL 4075 - Fundamentals of Soils
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212K (or CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L ) with a C or higher.
Description
This course will provide an overview of some fundamental concepts of soil science and will illustrate soil’s relationship with environmental management through several case studies, which constitute selected pressing environmental issues.
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GEOL 4095 - Colloquium in Geosciences
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: at least 12 hours in geology or geography.
Description
Current research topics in geosciences. May be repeated once.
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GEOL 4097 - Topics in Geological Sciences
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
Description
Detailed presentation of a selected topic in geological sciences. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six credit hours if topic is different.
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GEOL 4098 - Independent Research in Geosciences
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prior approval of a written program of the proposed work and consent of instructor.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Independent field and/or lab research, which may be conducted over multiple semesters.
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GEOL 4120 - Basic Field Geology
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 4006 and GEOL 4013 with a C or higher and completion of a core-curriculum science sequence and consent of instructor.
Description
Nine hours a day, six days a week, for three weeks. Introduction to field geology in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, with emphasis on basic concepts and field methods. Construction of simple geologic maps, cross-sections, and stratigraphic columns, using topographic maps and aerial photographs in the field. Includes a seven-day excursion to geologically interesting areas of the Western U.S. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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GEOL 4121 - Advanced Field Geology
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 4006 and GEOL 4013 with grades of C or higher, GEOL 4120 or concurrently, and consent of instructor.
Description
Nine hours a day, six days a week for three weeks. Intensive geologic mapping and interpretation in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, with particular emphasis on complexly deformed areas. Includes mapping in folded and faulted sedimentary rocks, intrusive and volcanic igneous rocks, and high-grade metamorphic basement terrain. Construction of multiple cross-sections for complex structures and advanced interpretation of the geologic history of complex areas. Involves extensive, rough, off-trail hiking. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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GEOL 4123 - Geoinformatics
3 Credit Hours
Description
Fundamentals of geoscience knowledge representation applying Semantic Web technologies of OWL, RDF, and RDFS. Design and development of spatial and process ontologies. Application of Python to data science and machine learning.
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GEOL 4235 - Water, Wastewater, and the Environment
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: 4 hours of Natural Science Lab and MATH 1111 with a C or higher, or appropriate score on the math placement test.
Description
This course introduces the environmental context, principles, and approaches to water quality and treatment. The course includes multi-disciplinary perspectives on water and wastewater, including biology, chemistry, engineering, hydraulics, and quantitative methods. Students will be able to identify the major processes of treatment systems, factors that influence their efficacy, and methods of collection, conveyance, and analysis.
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GEOL 4245 - Urban Hydrology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 4002 , GEOL 4650, and GEOG 4532 .
Description
The course includes lecture-based instruction, applied problem solving, and critical reading and writing focused on the hydrology of urban environments and management of their water resources.
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GEOL 4550 - Field School in the Geosciences
3 to 9 Credit Hours
Requirements: Extensive travel required.
Description
Development of fieldwork skills in the geosciences, including project design, data collection, and analysis and presentation. Fieldwork projects are designed to aid in the development of future research projects, including senior papers, practicums, and theses. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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GEOL 4830 - Senior Seminar CTW
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 3000 or GEOG 3000 and a minimum of 12 hours of geology or geography at the 4000-level, all with a C or higher; enrollment in a concentration in Geography or Urban Studies; or consent of the instructor.
Description
Examines contemporary problems and issues, and traditional research skills in the geosciences. Data acquisition and processing, analysis, writing, and presentation of research findings. Intended to serve as a capstone to the undergraduate curriculum. This course is only offered during the fall semester and should be completed in the fall prior to graduation. Serves as the Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course required of all geosciences majors.
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GEOL 4832 - Geosciences Internship
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Academic training and professional experience through short-term internships at public or private agencies. Paper and related deliverables required to the department aside from internship responsibilities. Students should find internship experiences first and then contact the department for approval to enroll in this course. May be taken more than once, but only six credits may be applied toward major requirements.
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GEOL 4870 - Honors Thesis I
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of instructor.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Readings or research preparatory to honors thesis project.
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GEOL 4880 - Honors Thesis II
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of instructor.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Writing or production of honors thesis or project.
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GEOL 4995 - Directed Readings B.I.S.-CTW
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Requirements: This course may satisfy the junior and/or senior-level Critical Thinking Through Writing requirements.
Description
Directed Readings designed for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students.
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GFA 1000 - Introduction to Film & Television Production
6 Credit Hours
Description
Introduction to the skills used in on-set film production, including all forms of narrative media which utilize film industry-standard organizational structure, professional equipment and on-set procedures.
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GFA 1040 - Introduction to Film & Television Post-Production
6 Credit Hours
Description
Students will operate various professional non-linear editing (NLEsystems, with a focus on practical skills and essential knowledge of editing, including file management, footage logs, timecodes, proxies, edit decision lists (EDLs), synchronization, transitions, simple effects, basic audio mixing and file exports.
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GFA 1500 - Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development
6 Credit Hours
Description
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GFA 2000 - Film, Television, & Digital Entertainment Internship
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 , GFA 1040 , or GFA 1500 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Students develop the practical skills and fundamental knowledge for entry-level job positions in professional film and television productions or esports and game development industries through hands-on experience when placed in a dedicated craft-specific internship.
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GFA 2010 - Set Construction & Scenic Painting
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is designed to equip students with entry-level skills and knowledge of set construction for the film and television industry. Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects including reading blueprints, set safety, use of power tools, carpentry, scenic paint, and sculpting. A large emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, attitude, professionalism, and technique on and offset.
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GFA 2020 - Lighting & Electric
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the film business. Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects including power distribution, set protocol and etiquette, properly setting lamps, department lingo, how to light a set to feature film standards, motion picture photography, etc. A large emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, attitude, professionalism, and technique on and offset.
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GFA 2030 - Grip & Rigging
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Grip & Rigging is an introduction and orientation to the practice of rigging and supporting grip equipment, cameras, vehicles, and other physical/mechanical devices. In addition to gaining a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in grip and rigging, students will engage in on-set exercises in inventory, maintenance, set-up, trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and safety.
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GFA 2040 - Fundamentals of Editing with AVID Media Composer 100
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1040 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The tools and techniques of post-production are presented through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. The foundation of the curriculum is the industry-standard Avid Media Composer Certified Training in the most recent Fundamentals 1 (MC101) and Fundamentals 2 (MC110) courses.
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GFA 2050 - Introduction to Special Makeup Effects
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is designed to educate students with entry-level skills and knowledge in practical Special Effects (SFX) Makeup for the film and television industry. Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects including fabrication, material safety, using casting materials, professional make-up, sculpting, airbrushing, and design.
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GFA 2060 - Production Accounting & Office Management
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course will train students to identify the key players in Accounting and Production Office departments, define their responsibilities, and perform the essential functions.
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GFA 2140 - Fundamentals of Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1040 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The tools and techniques of post-production sound design are presented through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises.
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GFA 2510 - Event Management for Digital Entertainment & Esports
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 .
Description
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GFA 2520 - Hosting & Casting for Digital Entertainment & Esports
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1500 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
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GFA 3010 - Production & Design I
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is designed to examine the process of Production Design as it relates to the film and television industry.
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GFA 3020 - Motion Picture Set Lighting I
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects topics include power distribution, set protocol and etiquette, properly setting lamps, and essential lighting techniques for feature film standards.
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GFA 3040 - Introduction to editing with AVID Media Composer 100
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1040 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The theory and practices of film and television editing are presented through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. The curriculum is designed to incorporate the industry-standard Avid Media Composer Certified Training in the most recent Fundamentals 1 (MC101) and Fundamentals 2 (MC110) courses.
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GFA 3140 - Introduction to Sound Design with AVID Pro Tools 100
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1040 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The theory and practices of film and television sound design are presented through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. The curriculum is designed to incorporate the industry-standard Avid Pro Tools Certified Training in the most recent Fundamentals 1 (PT101) and Fundamentals 2 (PT110) courses.
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GFA 3500 - Fundamentals of ESports
6 Credit Hours
Description
This course provides students with basic skills and insight to support running an esports tournament event in addition to exposure to the numerous career paths and skills within the esports industry. The course is offered in collaboration with Skillshot Media.
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GFA 3510 - Digital Entertainment & Esports Event Design
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1500 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
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GFA 3520 - Digital Entertainment & Esports Creative Development
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1500 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
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GFA 4000 - Film, Television, & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 1000 , GFA 1040 , or GFA 1500 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Students develop the practical skills and fundamental knowledge for entry-level job positions in professional film and television productions or esports and game development industries through hands-on experience when placed in a dedicated craft-specific internship.
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GFA 4010 - Production Design II
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 2010 or GFA 3010 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Students will assume key roles as crew members in completing the pre-production and production workflows within the art department. Working from assigned scripts, students complete and present concept art, mood boards, architectural drawings, and then manage logistics of building all sets, props, and effects for that production.
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GFA 4020 - Motion Picture Set Lighting II
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 2020 or GFA 3020 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects including lighting plots, location scouting, various stage and location sets, managing a crew, achieving proper exposure for camera settings, and aesthetic stylization. Specific focus is given to the design and execution of lighting in common production scenarios. An emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, participation in exercises, attitude, professionalism, and technique on and offset.
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GFA 4040 - Advanced Editing with Avid Media Composer 200
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 2040 or GFA 3040 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The theory and practices of film and television editing are presented through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. The curriculum is designed to incorporate the industry-standard Avid Media Composer Certified Training in the most recent Professional Editing 1 (MC201) and Professional Editing 2 (MC210) courses.
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GFA 4140 - Advanced Sound Design with AVID Pro Tools 200
6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GFA 2140 or GFA 3140 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The theory and practices of film and television sound design are presented through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. The curriculum is designed to incorporate the industry-standard Avid Pro Tools Certified Training in the most recent Production 1 (PT201) and Production 2 (PT210) courses.
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GRMN 1001 - Elementary German I
3 Credit Hours
Not open to native speakers of German.
Description
Development of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing; acquisition of grammatical structures. Students are introduced to various aspects of German culture.
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GRMN 1002 - Elementary German II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 1001 with a grade of C or higher, or placement into 1002.
Not open to native speakers of German.
Description
Development of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; acquisition of grammatical structures. Students are introduced to various aspects of German culture.
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GRMN 2001 - Intermediate German I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 1002 with a grade of C or higher, or placement into 2001.
Not open to native speakers of German.
Description
Continued development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Vocabulary expansion; further work with grammatical structures. German culture presented.
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GRMN 2002 - Intermediate German II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 2001 with a grade of C or higher, or placement into 2002.
Not open to native speakers of German.
Description
Continued development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Vocabulary expansion; further work with grammatical structures. German culture presented.
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GRMN 3301 - Advanced German I-CTW
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 2002 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent.
Requirements: Serves as one of the two Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) courses required of all German majors.
Description
An advanced language skills course, designed to bring students to the level of “Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Emphasis on improvement of skills in the spoken language. Critical Thinking through Writing. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 3302 - Advanced German II: Practical Conversation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3301 with a C or higher.
Description
An advanced language course with emphasis on the improvement of skills in the spoken language. Development of oral communication skills and vocabulary building through practical scenarios on topics relating to everyday situations and professional life. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 3311 - Stories and Histories
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 2002 with a grade of C or higher or its equivalent.
Description
Students build their German reading skills and interpretative skills to comprehend and analyze increasingly complex texts. We will read and discuss representative texts from different genres and periods. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 3313 - Introduction to German Cultural Studies
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3311 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
A bridge course designed to help students acquire the interpretive skills required to comprehend and analyze increasingly complex cultural texts. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 3395 - Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours
Description
German language and culture in a native environment. Designed specifically for students participating in the University System of Georgia Study Abroad Programs. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Global Scholars course. Course is repeatable.
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GRMN 3396 - Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours
Description
German language and culture in a native environment. Designed specifically for students participating in the University System of Georgia Study Abroad Programs. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Global Scholars course. Course is repeatable.
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GRMN 3397 - Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours
Description
German language and culture in a native environment. Designed specifically for students participating in the University System of Georgia Study Abroad Programs. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Global Scholars course. Course is repeatable.
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GRMN 4401 - History of the German Language
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3302 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
An introduction to basic linguistics and the historical development of German. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4402 - German Communication and Perspective- CTW
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3302 with a C or higher.
Description
This course provides advanced students of German opportunities to become better communicators by refining their written expression through sustained projects involving writing on a variety of topics. Projects are tailored to particular aspects of the grammar and morphology of the language, involving the creation of persuasive, hypothetical, critical, and expository texts. This course is a designated Critical Thinking through Writing (CTW) course. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4411 - Crossing Borders: German Literature and Culture
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course on transnational literature and culture investigates East-West flows of ideas, people, and practices as we analyze texts by writers and directors from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond the borders of Europe. Course taught in English but many texts in German. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4413 - Screen Cultures: German Film and Media Studies
3 Credit Hours
Description
Course taught in English with many of the media samples in German. A careful reading of selected films, television shows, and other visual media representative of major directors, artists, movements, and debates in German cinema and visual cultures. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4414 - Topics in German Literature
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 4411 or GRMN 4413 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Extended study of a single author, theme, or time in the history of German literature. Global Scholars course. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
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GRMN 4421 - Introduction to German Civilization
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3302 or GRMN 3313 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Social, philosophical, artistic, and literary movements and the individuals who have contributed to the formation of present-day Germany; further development of conversational skills. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4422 - Contemporary Germany
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3302 or GRMN 3313 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Social, political, and economic issues as reflected in current German texts. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4431 - German for International Business I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3302 or GRMN 3313 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Business vocabulary and correspondence. Protocol of business environment. Reading and analysis of commercial texts. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4432 - German for International Business II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 4431 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Readings in the foreign language of current materials related to business and trade structures, issues, and procedures. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4435 - Techniques of Translation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GRMN 3302 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Expansion of vocabulary and introduction to comparative stylistics through translations, mainly from German into English, of both literary and non-literary texts. Global Scholars course.
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GRMN 4465 - Practicum in German
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
Description
Directed work in special project; field experience; internships. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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GRMN 4870 - Honors Thesis I
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of instructor.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Readings or research preparatory to honors thesis or project.
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GRMN 4880 - Honors Thesis II
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of instructor.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Writing or production of honors thesis or project.
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GRMN 4990 - Independent Study - Special Topics for Majors
1 to 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of at least two 3000-level German courses with a grade of C or higher and consent of the instructor.
Description
For German majors with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in major courses and all course work. No more than four credit hours may be applied toward the major. Special topics readings and/or research to be determined in consultation with the instructor.
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GERO 2000 - Introduction to Gerontology
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary introductory course for undergraduates interested in learning about human aging. Drawing on diverse perspectives including sociology, psychology, political science, biology and health professions, this class identifies basic components of human aging in the United States. 3 Credit Hours.
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GERO 3010 - Social Science Statistics for Gerontology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1001 , MATH 1101 , MATH 1111 , MATH 1113 , MATH 1401 , or MATH 1220 with a C or higher.
Description
The overall goal of this course is to explore basic descriptive and inferential quantitative methods and data analysis in the social sciences including measurement, hypothesis testing, and analytical techniques. This work will be done using data focused on aging and the lived experience of the older adult.
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GERO 3020 - Social Research Methods in Gerontology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GERO 3010 or SOCI 3010 with a C or higher.
Description
An introduction to the process of scientific research with particular emphasis on the common research methods and statistics used in gerontology, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
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GERO 3124 - Diversity and Aging
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as AAS 3124 and SOCI 3124 ). This course examines aging as a social process and focuses on the influence of ethnicity and race, as well as other key social relations in shaping the life course. We will define and examine diversity and disparity and consider many of the socio-cultural factors that give rise to differences across the life course and in later life. Appropriate for all undergraduate students, Africana Studies, Gerontology, and Sociology undergraduate majors.
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GERO 4110 - Aging Policy and Services
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as SOCI 4110 ). Aging policy, services and programs emphasizing legislation, funding, planning, the aging network, and the long-term care system.
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GERO 4116 - Aging and Society
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as SOCI 4116 ). An introduction to processes and problems of aging for individuals and society with a focus on social relationships, aging in families, caregiving, retirement, and age politics.
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GERO 4119 - Global Aging and Families
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as SOCI 4119 ). This is an upper-division undergraduate course designed to introduce population aging at a global level from a global perspective. The course utilizes macro-sociological approaches to explain how demographic changes, global economic transformations, and social policies influence aging experiences, processes, and families in different regions of the world. It also combines micro-sociological approaches to examine how families are changing in roles and responsibilities as well as informs and structures because of population aging in a global context, informing students how aging is not just a personal issue but is affected by gender, race, ethnicity, class, as well as national boundaries. Global Scholars course.
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GERO 4122 - Death, Dying and Loss
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as SOCI 4122 ). The process of death and dying, including the social roles of the dying person, the family, and those of the hospital and institutional staff; the social factors influencing death; social functions of bereavement; and problems in coping created by medical technology and longevity.
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GERO 4130 - Ties that Bind: Family,Intimacy,and Aging
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as SOCI 4130 ). This course examines older adults’ family lives and intimate relationships in social, historical, and demographic contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding in the type, nature, content, and meaning of relationships, and on identifying influential factors, including, for example, gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and health status.
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GERO 4200 - Health and the Older Adult
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as CNHP 4200 ). This course provides an introduction to physiological aging and the health status of older people and is designed for non-health professionals who work with older adults. Normal aging processes, age-related changes, and associated health promotion activities will be discussed. Information on the assessment and implications of alterations in functional health states, drug use, and referral sources are included.
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GERO 4219 - Reframing Aging the Global Economy
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course is focused on global aging, specifically global workforce aging and how it impacts both individual and global societies. The course will introduce students to issues of aging, older workers and related public policy. Competency development for students will focus on written and oral communication, teamwork, leadership and collaboration in addition to content acquisition. Global Scholars course.
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GERO 4475 - Communication and Aging
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as SPCH 4475). This course provides a broad overview of the ways in which communication affects, and is affected by, the aging process and introduces students to theory and research in the area of communication and aging.
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GERO 4610 - Psychology of Aging
3 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as PSYC 4610 ). Psychological contributions to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of normal and abnormal changes of later life.
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GERO 4700 - Special Topics in Gerontology
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course provides an in-depth study of a topic in gerontology that is not currently included in the curriculum. May be repeated if topic differs.
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GERO 4800 - Directed Study in Gerontology
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Description
This course supervised by a gerontology faculty member allows students to gain knowledge and skills in a particular area of gerontology through independent study.
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GERO 4850 - Senior Seminar in Gerontology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in all gerontology courses.
Description
This is the culminating course for the Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies in Gerontology program. It will provide a highly interactive experience for students that will allow for the application of core gerontological concepts and develop students’ written and oral communication skills. Target Group: BIS in Gerontology or Undergraduate Certificate in Gerontology Students.
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GERO 4870 - Honors Thesis I
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of the instructor and the Honors College.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Readings or research preparatory to honors thesis or project.
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GERO 4880 - Honors Thesis II
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of the instructor and the Honors College.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Writing or production of honors thesis or project.
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GERO 4910 - Gerontology Internship
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in all gerontology courses.
Description
A structured and supervised work experience in the field of aging designed to teach students about current issues of policy and practice and enhance their career development. In consultation with faculty and staff advisors, students plan the internship in accordance with their experience, areas of interest, and individual goals. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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GERO 4920 - Careers in Aging
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the career development process and how to create an effective strategy that best demonstrates their marketability. This course provides awareness about the many careers in aging and how to match their skills, knowledge, experience to the available positions. This course is also designed to strengthen career self-efficacy. Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course.
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GERO 4995 - Directed Readings B.I.S.-CTW
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Requirements: This course may satisfy the junior and/or senior-level Critical Thinking Through Writing requirements.
Description
Directed Readings designed for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students.
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GLOS 2030 - Introduction to Asian Studies
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course provides a broad overview of Asia’s historical, political, socio-economic, and cultural diversity and dynamics. Students will learn what Asia is all about and how it has been conceptualized and understood in the West by critically engaging with the Orientalism,”Asian modernity,” and great divergence debates. They will study Asian societies, economies, cultures, and politics in a multidisciplinary framework and from global and comparative perspectives. Anyone interested in Asian politics, history, economies, and cultures will find this course interesting and useful.
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GLOS 2401 - Global Issues
3 Credit Hours
Description
An introduction to global affairs focusing on contemporary issues in world politics such as conflict and cooperation, business and trade, population, environment, and human rights.
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GLOS 3000 - Foundations in Global Research
3 Credit Hours
Description
Introduces the theory and practice of social science research methods necessary to understand pressing global issues. Gives an overview of the research process and examines issues researchers encounter in academic, professional, and applied research. Emphasizes practical skills relevant to students’ future coursework and careers. Global Scholars course. This course serves as the Critical Thinking Through Writing requirement for the BIS in Global Studies.
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GLOS 3100 - Introduction to Global History
3 Credit Hours
Description
Same as HIST 3100 . What is the story behind globalization, the processes, and effects of integration and disruption on a world scale in the contemporary moment? This course explores the exciting field of global history, with its emphasis on the shaping force of contexts and connections linking societies and regions in recent centuries. We will highlight the value of historicizing global conditions and relations by following the unfolding of key economic, political, cultural, and environmental processes. Global Scholars course.
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GLOS 3300 - History of Capitalism
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Description
(Same as HIST 3300 ). This course examines the intellectual, cultural, and social history of capitalism from the eighteenth century to the present. Topics range from the emergence of the free market, class formation, the rise of the corporation, consumerism, and the global reach of capitalism. Global Scholars course. City Scholars course.
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