2023-24 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

GER- 2820 Intermediate German II 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-2810 Intermediate German I or equivalent. GER-3800 Special Topics in German–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topic chosen by the student and professor, based upon need and interests. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent. GER-3810 German Conversation and Composition–Sp 3 hours Students will focus on the productive skills of the German language, speaking and writing. Oral practice in German through speeches and oral reports, along with a review of pronunciation, will provide emphasis on speaking skills. Written versions of speeches and reports, along with a review of grammar, will provide emphasis on writing skills. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent. (even years) GER-3820 Germanic History and Culture–Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the history and culture of Central Europe, specifically the region where German is the native language of the inhabitants and where present-day Germany, Austria and Switzerland are located. Students will also learn how Germanic History influenced and played a role in establishing modern-day western cultural norms. Course taught in English. (odd years). GER-3830 Survey of German Literature–Fa 3 hours A survey of German literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century designed to provide the student with an understanding of the literature and its reflection of the culture. Readings in German and English. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German or equivalent. General Mathematics (GMTH) Except where noted, general education courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors found in the School of Science and Mathematics unless they are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major. A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. GMTH-0900 Intermediate Algebra–Fa, Sp 2 hours Review of algebraic principles, which are then extended to the solution of polynomial equations, systems of linear equations, rational and radical equations, functional notation, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions with emphasis on computational proficiency. This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to satisfy the mathematics proficiency requirement. May not be applied toward the 128 semester hours needed for graduation nor toward the science and mathematics quantitative course General Education requirement. GMTH-1010 Introduction to Mathematics–Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction to mathematical concepts including voting theory, apportionment and fair division, models of population growth, and graph theory. Prerequisite: Proficiency in mathematics. GMTH-1020 College Algebra–Fa, Sp, Su 3 hours Introduction to methods of algebraic analysis. Includes (but may not be limited to) many topics of intermediate algebra: the field axioms, linear functions, inequalities, systems of equations, determinants, and quadratic functions. This course, in conjunction with GMTH-1030 Precalculus, is designed to prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisite: Proficiency in mathematics; two years of high school mathematics; or permission of instructor. GEOL-4100 Environmental Geology–Fa 4 hours Application of geology to environmental problems such as natural resource extraction, water supply, pollution, waste disposal, landslides, floods, and land use planning. Required field trip. Includes three lectures and one three-hour lab per week Prerequisites: GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology and junior status. (Fee:$150) (even years) GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology–Sp 5 hours The student will be introduced to principles of sedimentary rock correlation and structure. Emphasis will be placed on how to interpret past rates and processes using clues gained from sedimentary rocks. Required field trip(s). Prerequisite: GEOL-1120 Historical Geology; GEOL-3300 Petrology. (Fee: $500) (odd years) GEOL-4400 Summer Field Camp–Su 6 hours Five weeks of geologic mapping and problem solving in structural geology and stratigraphy. Selected course must be approved by the dean (the course will be sponsored by another institution). The course will typically be taken following the student’s junior or senior year. Prerequisites: GEOL-3100 Geomorphology; GEOL-3300 Petrology; GEOL-3400 Structural Geology; and GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology. GEOL-4700 Professional Geologist Exam Prep–Sp 1 hour A course for reviewing geologic topics in preparation for taking the ASBOG geology-proficiency assessment examination. The review and assessment exam also serves preparation for taking many states’ Professional Geologist registration exam. Prerequisite: Senior status in geology/geoscience. GEOL-4800 Senior Project–Fa, Sp 1 hour A capstone project including geological research, writing, and presentation of results. To be completed during one of the student’s last two semesters of coursework. Course may be taken up to 2 times. Prerequisite: senior status; GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science and Research Methods in Geology. (Fee: $100) GEOL-4830 Research in Geology–Fa, Sp 2–3 hours Investigation of a geologic research project and its culmination in a scholarly research report (oral and/or written). Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Completion of 16 hours in geology; junior status; and permission of instructor. (Fee:$200) GEOL-4880 Topics in Geology–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topics of special geological interest that are not in the existing curriculum are selected by the faculty. The topic should provide a logical extension of the student’s academic plan and enhance the student’s educational experience. Prerequisite: Completion of 16 hours in geology; junior status; and permission of instructor. GEOL-4900 Independent Study in Geology–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Supervised independent study of a particular geologic phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisite: Major in geology; approval of research proposal. German (GER) GER-1810 Elementary German I–Fa 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. GER-1820 Elementary German II–Sp 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. Prerequisite: GER-1810 Elementary German I; or equivalent or placement test. GER-2810 Intermediate German I 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-1820 Elementary German II or equivalent. Page 264 2023–24 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions GEOL-4100 – GMTH-1020

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