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Courses

A wildcard character can be used to enhance your course search.  For example: use an asterisk and enter ACCT 3* to find all 3000-level ACCT courses.

For more information about courses or to request a copy of a course syllabus, contact the Academic School that offers the course.

Course offerings (days/times) can by found online and in MyCentral under “Records and Registration.”  Fall courses are available to view by early February, spring courses in late September, and summer courses in late December. 
 

Finance

In addition to any course prerequisites listed for the courses below, the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies also enforces a course leveling prerequisite.  This means that freshmen (those who have earned 0-29.5 semester hours of college credit) may enroll in 1000 level courses only, sophomores (completed 30-59.5 semester hours) may enroll in 2000 or 1000 level courses, juniors (completed 60-89.5 semester hours) may enroll in 3000, 2000 or 1000 level courses and seniors (all students who have earned 90 semester hours) may enroll in 4000 level courses or below.
  

  • FIN 4821 - Professional Financial Analysis (3)

    Develop competences in financial assets, administration procedures and other areas supporting financial analysis. Upon completion students sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level I examination. Prerequisite(s): FIN 4815 , FIN 4817 , FIN 4820 , ACCT 3102 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • FIN 4830 - Directed Readings in Finance (3)

    Intensive study of significant financial topics. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • FIN 4831 - Student Managed Investment Fund (3)

    The course provides students advanced hands-on experience in stock analysis and asset valuation at a professional level, selecting stocks and investing ‘real money’. This course is co-listed with FIN 5831.   May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3891 , FIN 3893 , application and consent of the instructor. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FIN 4862 - Financial Management II (3)

    Application of the theories and tools of financial decision making and control to case problems and business problem simulations. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3861  and Admission to the B.S.B.A. program. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • FIN 4880 - Bank Management (3)

    Study and analysis of the problems of management of commercial banks with an emphasis on investment and loan portfolios. This course is co-listed with FIN 5880.  Prerequisite(s): FIN 3881  or concurrently and Admission to the B.S.B.A. program. Fall.

Flight Courses, Airplane

Aircraft user charges are based on flying time and vary with the type of aircraft. Advance deposits of $500 or more for each course are required. Contact the Department of Aviation or Chief Flight Instructor for current hourly flight fee rates. Additional federal financial aid may be received by students who incur documented costs for aviation flight training.
  

  • FLYA 1320 - Private Flight A (1)

    Increase student’s knowledge and experience to operate aircraft in solo flight and night conditions. First or Second class medical required.  An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (5), Ground (3.5), Dual Flight (22.5), Solo Flight (2.5), Dual AATD (4). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 1321 - Private Flight B (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience to operate an airplane on dual and solo cross-country flights.  First or Second class medical required. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 1320 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (4), Ground (2), Dual Flight (26), Solo Flight (9), Dual AATD (3). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 2313 - Instrument Flight A (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in maneuvering the aircraft solely by reference to the flight instruments. Includes the use of full and partial panel reference. First or Second class medical required.  Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate. An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (6), Ground (1), Dual Flight (7), Dual AATD (8). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 2314 - Instrument Flight B (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in IFR cross-country and emergency procedures. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 2313 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (7), Ground (3), Dual Flight (25), Dual AATD (6). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3310 - Commercial Flight A (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in dual and solo cross country flying in both day and night conditions. First or Second class medical required. Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate. An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Dual Flight (14), Solo Flight (6). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3311 - Commercial Flight B (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in solo and cross country flying. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3310 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (2), Ground (2), Dual Flight (10), Solo Flight (10). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3312 - Commercial Flight C (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and aeronautical experience in solo cross country flying. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 2314 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Ground (0.5), Dual Flight (13.5), Solo Flight (9.5). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3315 - Commercial Flight D (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and the skill necessary to safely fly a complex aircraft. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3312 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (3.5), Ground (12.5), Dual Flight (10), Solo Flight (8), Dual AATD (3). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3316 - Commercial Flight E (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and provide the skill necessary to safely fly a complex aircraft. Additionally, the commercial flight maneuvers are introduced. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3315 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (9), Ground (8), Dual Flight (8), Solo Flight (10), Dual AATD (1). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3317 - Commercial Flight F (1)

    Increase the student’s knowledge and provide the aeronautical skill necessary for the issuance of the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3316 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (3.5), Ground (8.5), Dual Flight (12), Solo Flight (5), Dual AATD (2). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3330 - Multi-Engine Certificate (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills for multi-engine pilot certification. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3317 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (5), Ground (10), Dual Flight (20). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3360 - Flight Instructor Lab - Airplane (1)

    During this course, the student will learn the analysis and performance of all the maneuvers required for private and commercial pilot certification from the right seat of the training aircraft. In addition the student will acquire the instructional knowledge of the elements of each of the maneuvers and procedures including the recognition, analysis, and correction of common student errors. An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (10), Ground (10), Dual Flight (20).
  

  • FLYA 3362 - Flight Instructor - Instrument (1)

    Instruction, flight training, and practice teaching to obtain the aeronautical skills and knowledge necessary for Flight Instructor, Instrument certificate. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 3360 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Ground (6), Dual Flight (13).
  

  • FLYA 3364 - Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine (1)

    Instruction, flight training and practice teaching to obtain the aeronautical skills and knowledge necessary for the Multi-Engine add-on to the Flight Instructor certificate. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3330  and AVIA 3360 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Ground (18), Dual Flight (10).
  

  • FLYA 3415 - Commercial Flight D Multiengine (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills to safely operate a multiengine aircraft. This course will prepare the student for the addition of a multi-engine class onto their Private Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3312 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (8), Dual Flight (16), Dual AATD (6). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3416 - Commercial Flight E Multiengine (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills for a high performance endorsement. Both IFR and VFR cross-countries will be performed. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3415 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Ground (2), Dual Flight (18). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3417 - Commercial Flight F Multiengine (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills to pass the Commercial Pilot AMEL Practical Test. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3416 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (2), Ground (2), Dual Flight (20), Dual AATD (6). Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FLYA 3430 - Single Engine Add-On (1)

    Classroom and laboratory instruction to provide aeronautical knowledge and skills for single-engine addition to an existing commercial pilot certificate. Prerequisite(s): FLYA 3417 . An additional fee is associated with this course, which covers the following hours: Pre-Post (2.5), Ground (2.5), Dual Flight (10). Fall, Spring, Summer.

Food
  

  • FOOD 2320 - Sanitation and Safety (1)

    Sanitation and Safety procedures, ServSafe Certification, and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification.
  

  • FOOD 2322 - Food Preparation (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Apply the properties, food science and preparation of grains, fruits, vegetables, milk products, protein foods, fats, sugar products, and flour mixtures through laboratory experiences. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in CHEM 1104 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.
  

  • FOOD 3332 - Quantity Food Production and Service (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Principles and standard methods of quality food production, menus, and service in institutions and their application in work experience. Laboratory involves planning and preparing catered events and working at outside foodservices sites. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FOOD 2320  and FOOD 2322 . Fall, Spring.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • FOOD 3334 - Advanced Food Systems Management (4)

    Organization and management in food service areas including the systems approach to foodservice organization, managing quality, the menu, food product flow and kitchen design, procurement, food production, distribution and service and safety, sanitation and maintenance, management principles, leadership & organizational change, administrative responsibilities, decision making, communication & balance, management of human & financial resources, meals satisfaction & accountability. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1101  or  ACCT 2100  or concurrent. Spring.
  

  • FOOD 4326 - Experimental Foods (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    An experimental approach to the study of factors which influence the behavior of foods. Group and individual experiments. This course is co-listed with FOOD 5326. Prerequisite(s): FOOD 2322  with a grade of C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.

French
  

  • FREN 1201 - Elementary French I GE (3)

    Fundamental principles of French pronunciation, the building of basic vocabulary of words and expressions, studies in structure, oral work, and reading selections. Not open to native speakers or students who have had three years of high school French without the permission of the school chair.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program.

    This course is equivalent to MOTR LANG 101 French I in the Humanities & Fine Arts Knowledge Area.
  

  • FREN 1202 - Elementary French II GE (3)

    A continuation of French I. Increased attention to grammar. Not open to native speakers or students who have had four years of high school French without the permission of the school chair. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1201 .
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program.

    This course is equivalent to MOTR LANG 102 French II in the Humanities & Fine Arts Knowledge Area.
  

  • FREN 2201 - Intermediate French I GE (3)

    Reading, conversation, vocabulary, and idiom drill. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1202 .
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program.
  

  • FREN 2202 - Intermediate French II GE (3)

    Continuing development of the ability to use the language on the intermediate level. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2201 .
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program.
  

  • FREN 2290 - Special Topics in French (1-3)

    Individual or group work by selected students in carefully chosen fields for intermediate level study. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of French and consent of the school chair.
  

  • FREN 3223 - French Composition (3)

    Review of grammar. Intensive practice in composition with increased attention to stylistics. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2202 .
  

  • FREN 3243 - French Conversation (3)

    Provides intensive drill in conversational language using culture-based materials. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2201 .
  

  • FREN 3261 - French Civilization and Literature I (3)

    From the origins to the eighteenth century. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2202 .
  

  • FREN 3262 - French Civilization and Literature II (3)

    From the eighteenth century to 1945. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2202 .
  

  • FREN 4223 - Advanced French Composition (3)

    Oral and written composition, review of more difficult grammatical construction and idioms. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3223 .
  

  • FREN 4243 - Advanced French Grammar and Conversation (3)

    Study and practice of oral advanced French conversational patterns. Review of more difficult grammatical construction and idioms. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3243 .
  

  • FREN 4263 - French Phonetics (3)

    The sound system of the French language: analysis of problems encountered by a native English speaker in learning spoken French. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3243 .
  

  • FREN 4264 - Commercial French (3)

    French commercial terminology, stressing the difference between French and American forms and practices. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3223 .
  

  • FREN 4265 - The Contemporary French-Speaking World (3)

    An overview of contemporary France and other French-speaking nations. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3261  or FREN 3262 .
  

  • FREN 4286 - French Literature of the Nineteenth Century (3)

    Romanticism, realism, and naturalism. Analysis of texts and literary theories. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3223 .
  

  • FREN 4287 - French Literature of the Twentieth Century (3)

    Symbolism, surrealism, and existentialism in prose, poetry and theatre. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3223 .
  

  • FREN 4288 - French Translation (3)

    Commercial and technical translation from French into English and English into French. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3223 .
  

  • FREN 4289 - Cinema of the French-Speaking World (3)

    A survey of films from the French-speaking world with emphasis on the cultural contexts in which the films are produced and viewed. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3223 .
  

  • FREN 4290 - Special Topics in French (1-3)

    Individual or group work by selected students in carefully chosen fields for advanced study. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): 18 semester hours of French and consent of school chair.

Geography
  

  • GEOG 2101 - Introduction to Sustainability GE (3)

    Exploring concepts and principles of environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability; analyzing the making of sustainable places.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #8 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Social & Behavioral Sciences area of the UCM General Education Program.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 2212 - World Geography GE (3)

    A survey of the world’s major regions, examining their unique peoples, cultures, economies, and physical environments.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #8 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Social & Behavioral Sciences area of the UCM General Education Program.

    This course is equivalent to MOTR GEOG 101 World Regional Geography in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 2246 - Economic Geography (3)

    Influence of geographic factors upon economic life, including such topics as natural resources and the relations of geographic factors to industrial and commercial development.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 3101 - Practicing Sustainability GE (3)

    A critical evaluation of individual and community practices within local/global frameworks of environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability, using ethical reasoning, civic principles, and cultural values.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #9 and Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Engagement area of the UCM General Education Program.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 3200 - Geography of Europe (3)

    A systematic and regional approach to Europe involving the description and analysis of its major regions, political units, cultural diversity, and contemporary issues and problems.
  

  • GEOG 3201 - The Cultural Landscape GE (3)

    A survey of fundamental human needs, beliefs, and activities that have molded the varied human landscapes of the world. Emphasis on the identification, description, and correlation of spatial variations of population, land use, and social and economic activities.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #9 and Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Engagement area of the UCM General Education Program.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 3225 - Geography of Latin America (3)

    South and Central America, including Mexico and the Caribbean, with analysis of the various physical environments, cultures, economies, and contemporary issues.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 3270 - Research Methods in Geography (3)

    An overview of and training in methods of geographic data selection, collection, and analysis. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2212  or GEOG 3201  or permission of instructor.
  

  • GEOG 3310 - Geography of Africa (3)

    Historic and modern significance of Africa; description and delimitation of the major natural regions; and the dominant native cultures.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 3314 - Geography of North Africa/Southwest Asia (3)

    Regional study of North Africa/Southwest Asia (Middle East) examining the spatial aspects of the realm’s physical, cultural, and political geography. Covers countries from Morocco to Iran.
  

  • GEOG 4230 - Geography of Asia (3)

    A systematic and regional approach to the several Asian landscapes. Emphasis is on physical geography and cultural regions.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOG 4235 - Geography of the Former Soviet Union (3)

    A regional geography of the F.S.U. The relationship of rigorous physical environment to national problems.
  

  • GEOG 4265 - Urban Geography (3)

    Location of cities as related to other geographic phenomena. Urban units are analyzed with respect to general location theory. This course is co-listed with GEOG 5265.
  

  • GEOG 4270 - World Political Geography (3)

    The historical development of the political organization of area. Theoretical aspects of political geography are emphasized.
  

  • GEOG 4291 - Conservation of Natural Resources (3)

    Problems of availability, production, exploitation, appraisal, distribution, and renewability of natural resources. This course is co-listed with GEOG 5291.
    This is a sustainability course.

Geoscience
  

  • GEOS 1004 - Introduction to Geology GE (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Fundamental principles of geology. Minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils & evolution of life on Earth, landscape formation by streams, glaciers, and underground water. Laboratory included. An additional fee is associated with this course.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #7 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #3 in the Science with a Laboratory area of the UCM General Education Program.

    This course is equivalent to MOTR GEOL 100L Essentials in Geology with Lab in the Natural Sciences Knowledge Area.
    This is a sustainability course.
  

  • GEOS 1100 - Physical Geography GE (3)

    A survey that investigates global climates, soils, vegetation, and landforms and the causes, effects, and interactions among these elements to create unique physical environments. An additional fee is associated with this course.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #7 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the science non-laboratory area of the UCM General Education Program.

    This course is equivalent to MOTR GEOG 100 Physical Geography in the Natural Sciences Knowledge Area.
  

  • GEOS 1112 - Astronomy (3)

    The fundamental principles and theories pertaining to planetary astronomy, stellar evolution, and origin of the galaxies. Observational techniques are discussed and night-time viewing sessions are held using school telescopes.

    This course is equivalent to MOTR ASTR 100 Astronomy in the Natural Sciences Knowledge Area.
  

  • GEOS 1114 - Weather and Climate GE (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Principles and theories of weather, climate, and other atmospheric phenomena. Included is the study of energy exchanges, winds, cloud types, precipitation forms, severe weather, generation of hurricanes, tornadoes, and mid-latitude storms, pollution, climate change and the cultural implications of weather and climate. Due to the quantitative nature of the course, college level mathematics is recommended.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #7 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #3 in the Science with a Laboratory area of the UCM General Education Program.

    This course is equivalent to MOTR PHYS 110LAS Essentials in Physical Sciences with Lab in the Natural Sciences Knowledge Area.
  

  • GEOS 1115 - Oceanography (3)

    Introduction to ocean science intended for students with a limited science background. Relationship of continents and ocean basins, sea floor spreading, waves, tides, currents, circulation of the atmosphere and ocean, marine biology and geology, and global environmental implications.
  

  • GEOS 2100 - Engineering Geology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    The study of physical geology as applied in engineering practice. Emphasis is on surficial geology and soils, employing both field and laboratory investigation methods. Topics include hydrogeology, waste disposal, slope stability, engineering properties of soil and rock, mapping, and site characterization. Prerequisite(s): GEOS 1004  or consent of instructor. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • GEOS 2200 - Historical Geology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    The history of the Earth will be studied in light of shifting continents, advances and retreats of seas, periods of mountain building and the evolution of life through the great expanse of geologic time. Laboratory will include local and regional field trips. Prerequisite(s): GEOS 1004 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • GEOS 2281 - Map Interpretation (2)

    A survey of the problems encountered in reading maps. Emphasis is on the kinds of information that can be presented on maps, the kinds of symbols used, and limitations of maps.
  

  • GEOS 2300 - Acquiring and Managing Spatial Information GE (2)

    Introduction to acquiring and managing spatial information and how geospatial technologies (such as geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning satellites (GPS), and Remote Sensing) are used to understand human and environmental interactions.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Foundational Skills Competency #5 in the Managing Information area of the UCM General Education Program

     
  

  • GEOS 3010 - Environmental Geology (3)

    The relationships between humans and their geological surroundings with an emphasis on environmental problems. The main topics are mineral and energy resources, population, earthquake and volcanic hazards, medical problems related to the environment, floods, and coastal processes.
  

  • GEOS 3111 - Geomorphology (3)

    The processes which shape the Earth’s surface and form surficial deposits. The interaction of people with their environment is emphasized. Topics include soil formation, surface water, glaciers, climate, streams, ground water, and environmental issues. Prerequisite(s): GEOS 1004  or GEOS 3010 .
  

  • GEOS 3213 - Paleoclimatology (3)

    Glacier formation and movement, glacial erosion and deposition, changes in sea level and in river channels, climate change and the causes of the ice ages, and changes in northern hemisphere animal and plant populations during the past two million years. Prerequisite(s): GEOS 1004  or GEOS 1100  or BIOL 1003  or consent of instructor.
  

  • GEOS 3300 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3)

    Investigation of the main processes and products of earthquakes and volcanoes within the framework of plate tectonics. Includes quantitative analyses and case studies of major earthquake and volcanic events. College level mathematics and composition are recommended.
  

  • GEOS 3501 - Invertebrate Paleontology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Principles and methods used in collecting, identifying, and utilizing fossils to determine the distribution and environment of ancient lands and seas. Further, fossils will be studied as tools of geologic time determination and understanding evolution of life on Earth. Laboratory will include local and regional field trips. Prerequisite(s): GEOS 2200 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • GEOS 4201 - Cartography (3)

    Techniques and tools of map construction including gathering, manipulation, and representation of geographic data. Emphasis on thematic mapping and maps as communication. Traditional and electronic technologies stressed. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2212  or GEOS 1004 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • GEOS 4210 - Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation (3)

    Use of electromagnetic spectrum to obtain information on our environment. Emphasis includes visible spectrum (air photography), thermography, radar, and satellite imagery. This course is co-listed with GEOG 5310. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2212  or GEOS 1004 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • GEOS 4220 - Geographic Information Systems I (3)

    Automated procedures for storage, analysis, and display of spatial information. Data bases, procurement of spatial information, data manipulation and display techniques, software systems and management issues. This course is co-listed with GEOG 5320. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • GEOS 4221 - Geographic Information Systems II (3)

    Advanced aspects of spatial analysis and modeling and programming. Emphasis on research and planning applications. This course is co-listed with GEOG 5321. Prerequisite(s): GEOS 4220 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • GEOS 4251 - Special Projects in Geoscience (1-6)

    Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in geography or earth science.  This course is co-listed with GEOG 5251. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • GEOS 4275 - Special Topics in Geoscience (1-3)

    Directed individual or group research of predetermined problems in geography or earth science for more intensive study. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours.
  

  • GEOS 4280 - Natural Disasters (3)

    Designed to examine the geography, natural causes, and human consequences of a variety of natural disasters including a focus on how human behavior exacerbates those consequences.
  

  • GEOS 4300 - Earth Resources (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Investigates the origin, geologic occurrence, identification, and use of earth materials including gold, diamonds, water, petroleum, building materials, and soils. Environmental problems associated with the extraction and utilization of earth resources are also examined.
  

  • GEOS 4950 - Laboratory Intern (1)

    Students will assist in the preparation, supervision, and assessment of laboratory activities in the Earth Science program. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Senior level in an Earth Science or Science Program and consent of faculty member of record for course.

German
  

  • GER 1301 - Elementary German I GE (3)

    Fundamental principles of German pronunciation, building a basic vocabulary of German words and idiomatic expressions, oral work, and reading simple selections. Not open to native speakers or students who have had three years of high school German without the permission of the school chair.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program.
  

  • GER 1302 - Elementary German II GE (3)

    A continuation of German I. Increased attention to grammar. Not open to native speakers or students who have had four years of high school German without the permission of the school chair. Prerequisite(s): GER 1301 .
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program.
  

  • GER 2301 - Intermediate German GE (3)

    Vocabulary, conversation, intensive grammar practice. Prerequisite(s): Acceptable proficiency as demonstrated by adequate high school course work in German or by departmental approval.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program.
  

  • GER 2302 - Intermediate German II GE (3)

    Continuing development of the ability to use the language on the intermediate level, with more advanced grammar, listening work and readings. Prerequisite(s): GER 2301  or departmental approval.
    UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #6 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #2 in the Languages area of the UCM General Education Program
  

  • GER 2303 - German Conversation I (3)

    Conversation German using culturally based materials, emphasizing the four language skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading). Prerequisite(s): GER 2302  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 2390 - Special Topics in German (1-3)

    Individual or group work by selected students in carefully chosen fields for intermediate level study. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of German and consent of the school chair.
  

  • GER 3301 - Advanced German Readings (3)

    Overview of contemporary literature in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Selected short stories, poems, plays, fairytales are read and discussed. Prerequisite(s): GER 2301  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 3302 - German Composition and Grammar (3)

    Advanced grammar including the passive voice and the subjunctive mood. Written composition will emphasize German word-order and idomatic skills. Prerequisite(s): GER 2302  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 3303 - German Conversation II (3)

    Advanced oral practice in everyday German, discussion, idomatic usage, listening comprehension and speaking. Prerequisite(s): GER 2303  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 3323 - Contemporary Society in German-Speaking Countries (3)

    An exploration of contemporary political, economic and societal issues affecting German-speaking cultures with emphasis on further developing language skills through discussions and written assignments. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): GER 2302  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 3361 - German Civilization & Literature I (3)

    A survey of German history, culture and literature before 1871. Prerequisite(s): GER 2302  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 3362 - German Civilization and Literature (3)

    A review of German history starting from 1871, including the Weimar Republic. Prerequisite(s): GER 2302  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 3365 - Culture and Issues in German-Speaking Countries (3)

    Focused exploration of topics in the culture and intellectual history of German-speaking countries. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): GER 2302  or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 4301 - German Cinema (3)

    A survey of films from various German-speaking countries, with an emphasis on the cultural contexts in which the films are produced and viewed. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of any 3000-level German class, or departmental approval.
  

  • GER 4302 - German Composition and Grammar II (3)

    Advanced composition will emphasize German word-order, style and idioms. Prerequisite(s): GER 3302  or departmental approval.
 

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