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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Geography
  

  • GEO 402 Geography of Europe (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Physical, cultural, economic, and political patterns of Europe (excluding the former Soviet Union); continent-wide patterns of various characteristics as well as individual countries are considered.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 403 Geography of Africa (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Physical, cultural, economic, and political patterns of Africa, primarily south of the Sahara.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 406 Geography of Latin America (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Middle and South America’s spatial characteristics, physical setting, social characteristics and economic structure.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 409 Geography of North America (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    The continent’s areal differences in physiography, climate, culture, and economic systems; synthesis of various spatial characteristics to form distinct regions.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 410 Geography of East Asia (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Physical and social geography of major regions; transformation of pre-colonial economic and cultural institutions by world economic integration; evaluation of successes and failures of economic development.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 412 Geography of South Asia and the Middle East (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Geo-political, bio-physical, religious and social aspects of South Asia and the Middle East.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GEO 415 Cartography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Cartographic drawings, map symbolism, and map design; various map projections are studied with regard to possible uses.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GEO 418 Geographic Information Systems (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to the theories, principles, construction methods, and applications of geographic information systems; employment of a GIS software package to manipulate geographically referenced data.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 419 Remote Sensing of Environment (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Introduction to the principles, characteristics and applications of environmental remote sensing; concepts and foundations of remote sensing, photographic systems and interpretation, thermal and multispectral scanning, radar systems, satellite remote sensing, and digital image processing.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 489 Senior Seminar in Geography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Capstone for Geography. Deepen students’ knowledge of core themes, debates, research problems, and professional applications in Geography. Guide students as they develop strategies and prepare materials for job search campaign.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 492 Directed Research: Geography (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 3 semester hours of geography and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Independent work on research project agreed upon by student and instructor.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 496 Internship: Geography (3-6 credits)

    Hours: 3-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of geography and permission of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Placement in public agency or private business for supervised experience in applying geographic concepts and techniques; meetings with faculty and with other internship students. Graded pass/fail.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 499 Directed Readings: Geography (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individually supervised readings on a selected area of geography.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 502 Geography of Kentucky (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Cultural, physical, economic, and population characteristics of Kentucky; Kentucky’s regional and national importance.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 507 Local Community: Geography Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    A site-based examination of specific regional features, including cultural heritage infrastructure, tourist infrastructure, or a range of other urban and regional planning issues. May include a service learning component.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GEO 518 Geographic Information Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 418 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Theories, principles, and applications of geographic information analysis; employment of a GIS software package and other computer software packages to manipulate Geographic Information analysis methods.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 519 Advanced Remote Sensing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 419 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to digital remote sensing data processing theories and techniques; employment of a digital remote sensing data processing software package to manipulate digital remote sensing data processing techniques.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GEO 522 Introduction to Historic Preservation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    An examination of the growing field of historic preservation including such topics as philosophy, recognition and assessments, survey techniques, preservation planning, conservation, advocacy, federal compliance, and protection of significant resources.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GEO 540 Cultural Geography of Asia (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Selective consideration from among broad range of themes in the cultural geography of Asia, such as environmental sustainability, political processes, urbanization, religion, nationalism, recreation, and domestic habitation. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GEO 552 Spatial Data Bases (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to fundamental spatial data organizing theories and principles, and spatial data modeling techniques underlying various spatial information systems; employment of a GIS software package to manipulate spatial databases.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GEO 592 Directed Research in Geography (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual research in an area of geography under supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GEO 594 Special Topics Geography (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of selected topics. Subfields will be chosen in keeping with interest of the instructor and will be listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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Geology
  

  • GLY 110 The Face of the Earth with Laboratory - SL (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Occurrence, formation, accumulation, and availability of minerals and rocks as earth resources; geologic agents and processes that modify the Earth’s surface; study of local rock types to explain their origin. Field trips.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Natural Science
  

  • GLY 120 This Dangerous Earth - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    A study of the ways in which geology affects our society including geologic hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and coastal erosion as well as the pollution of our soil and water resources. Emphasis is placed on environmental geologic conditions in the tri-state.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Natural Science, General education credit: Global Viewpoints
  

  • GLY 120H This Dangerous Earth - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    A seminar investigation of the ways in which geology affects our society including geologic hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and coastal erosion. Emphasis is placed on environmental geologic conditions of the tri-state.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

    General education credit: Natural Science
  

  • GLY 120L This Dangerous Earth Laboratory (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): A 100-level or 200-level geology course.
    Taught: Fall only
    A laboratory experience to study the geology of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, the geologic history of the region, and the ways the past geologic processes have acted to create the present landscape.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • GLY 150 Introduction to Field Paleontology (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Taught: Summer only
    Introduction in methods of field paleontology. This will include safety procedures, collection and documentation of samples, and methods of scientific protocol for sample preservation.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • GLY 220 History of the Earth (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only
    An introduction to the origin of the Earth, including plate tectonics, mountain building, the evolution of life as interpreted from the fossil record, mass extinctions, and catastrophic geologic events. Emphasis is placed on the geologic history and fossil record of the tri-state region.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • GLY 225 Prehistoric Life - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    The study of prehistoric life as documented in the fossil record. The course will cover the evolution of life over geologic time from simple forms in Precambrian through trilobites, dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and man. Emphasis is placed on the fossil record and prehistoric life of the tri-state region.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Natural Science
  

  • GLY 230 Geology of National Parks - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A study of the principles of physical geology using national parks as examples to illustrate the concepts presented. This will include the formation and occurrence of rocks and minerals, the internal processes that have acted to form underlying rock structures, and the surficial processes that have acted to form current landforms.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Natural Science
  

  • GLY 292 Research Experience in Geology (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department chair.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Original research work directed by one or more members of the geology faculty. May be taken more than once. Pass/fail grade only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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  • GLY 294 Topics: Geology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Special topics in geology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

    ♦
  

  • GLY 315 Structural Geology with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  and MAHD 099  or placement.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Primary and secondary structures of the Earth’s crust.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 316L Geologic Field Trip (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Participation in an extended-duration field trip to study geologic features and processes that do not occur within the tri-state region.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

    ♦
  

  • GLY 325 Geology of the Planets (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  or AST 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Geologic features and history of the inner planets, satellites of the gas giants, asteroids, and other small solid bodies.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 330 Geomorphology with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Description and interpretation of land forms.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 335 Earth Materials (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of the physical and chemical properties of common rock and ore- forming minerals and the igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock types that they form. The origin and development of rock systems.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 340 Introduction to Environmental Geoscience (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  or GLY 120 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Human interaction with the Earth’s geologic aspects; natural hazards, water resources, waste disposal, energy, mineral resources, and land use and planning.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 341 Soil Science (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A study of the way in which soils and geologic conditions influence environmental conditions and projects. Soil formation and soil properties to include composition and water relationships as well as erosion theory and control and re-vegetation will be covered.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 350 Field Paleontology (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Summer only
    Instruction in methods of field paleontology. This will include safety procedures, collection and documentation of samples and methods of scientific protocol for sample preparation. Students will identify and describe the results of paleontological collection and present the results for critical review.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 360 Introduction to Geophysics (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The course will present the background and theories used to investigate the Earth and its geophysical properties as they relate to seismology and tectonics. Students will become familiar with the common geophysical methods in terms of the basic theory, data collection, and interpretation of observations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 392 Directed Research: Geology (1-4 credits)

    Hours: 1-4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Supervised research in an area of geology currently under investigation by one or more of the geology faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

    ♦
  

  • GLY 394 Seminar: Geology (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to the concept of professional development and discussion of the abilities necessary for successful careers in geology. Written and oral reports required.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

    ♦
  

  • GLY 396 Assistant: Undergraduate Laboratory (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Geology GPA of at least 3.00, junior standing and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Participation in planning, setting up, teaching, conducting reviews, and testing in an undergraduate laboratory course. For students majoring in geology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • GLY 397 Special Projects: Geology (1-4 credits)

    Hours: 1-4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Completion of an independent project in geology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • GLY 399 Readings: Geology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 20 semester hours in geology.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    For students able to do independent work.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • GLY 402 Invertebrate Paleontology with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Major phyla in the fossil record; paleo-biological, systematic, and evolutionary aspects; collection and classification of local fossils.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 415 Earth Science Applications of GIS (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Introduction to use of geographic information systems for geological and environmental applications. Course covers data management, manipulation and presentation of digital data. Provides hands-on experience with GIS software.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 416 Geologic Field Methods (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Summer only
    Introduction to the principles of geologic field methods applied to the mapping of geologic structures and the interpretation of geologic history. Course integrates the concepts of geologic investigation through field exercises in the Rocky Mountains.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 420 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 335 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Physical and biological basis of stratigraphy; processes of formation and environments of deposition of sedimentary rocks.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 425 Economic Geology (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 335 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    An introduction to the geology of our energy, metallic, and nonmetallic natural resources. This course will cover the geologic factors that have led to their formation, the procedures applicable for their exploration, and the geologic conditions that control their environmentally responsible development. Laboratory included.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 435 Petrology and Petrography (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 335  and GLY 420 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students will use petrographic analysis to identify minerals. Students will use this analysis to identify rocks and to evaluate rocks for geologic history as well as for economic applications.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 440 Applied Geophysics (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Investigate the distribution of geologic materials and their geophysical properties in the shallow subsurface using geophysical field techniques in terms of basic theory, and data collection and interpretation.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 445 Geophysical Modeling (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 119  or placement and GLY 360 .
    Taught: Fall only
    The background and theories used to model geophysical methods. The common geophysical modeling techniques in terms of synthetic, forward and inverse modeling procedures.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 450 Hydrogeology (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  or GLY 120  and MAT 119 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Overview of groundwater’s physical and chemical properties and their corresponding principles as they pertain to geologic environments.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 455 Groundwater Resources and Management with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 450 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Geologic and hydrologic factors that control the management of groundwater resources; emphasis placed on groundwater management, groundwater quality and groundwater remediation.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 461 Ecology and Geology of Coral Reefs (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Declared major in natural science.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Ecological and geologic processes in reef ecosystems. Benthic and pelagic biotic communities, reef development and erosion, sedimentation, ancient and modern reefs, responses to environmental change. Required field trip to marine research laboratory.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 492 Directed Research: Geology (2-6 credits)

    Hours: 2-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 24 semester hours in geology.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Independent work in field, laboratory and library on research topic chosen prior to registration. Students must present at a local, regional or national meeting.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • GLY 496 Externship: Geology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Six hours of geology courses; declared major in Geology or Environmental Science.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Off-campus learning at institutions, universities, or businesses conducting geologic studies. Course may be repeated for new externship projects. For students majoring or minoring in geology or environmental science.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

    ♦

German
  

  • GER 101 Elementary German I - AH (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Fundamentals; introduction to German-speaking countries and cultures; development of skills in conversation, pronunciation, grammar, reading, and writing.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Culture and Creativity
  

  • GER 102 Elementary German II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): For students who have completed GER 101  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of GER 101 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 201 Intermediate German I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): For students who have completed GER 102  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Review and extension of basic language skills learned in GER 101  and GER 102 ; reading and discussion of cultural, linguistic, and literary subjects.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 202 Intermediate German II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): For students who have completed GER 201  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of grammar review and enhancement of language skills begun in GER 201 ; consideration of cultural and literary subjects as well.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 304 German Composition and Conversation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced practice in writing German compositions and in oral conversation skills.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 310 Contemporary German Life (2-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Key issues in Germany since World War II as reflected in works of contemporary German authors. May be repeated once for credit as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GER 311 German Cultural History (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Eras, institutions, and issues in the history of Germany; readings primarily in German.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 320 Survey of German Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Overview of major authors and movements from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 322 German Drama (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of major authors and texts in the history of German theater, including representative twentieth century playwrights; readings in German. May be repeated when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • GER 323 German Prose Fiction (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focus on novel, novella, or short story. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

    ♦
  

  • GER 330 Studies in German Language Cinema (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or equivalent.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Survey of films produced in the German language. Emphasizes both the aesthetic aspects of the films as well as their historical, political, social and cultural content. May be repeated as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • GER 340 Business German (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 201  or equivalent.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to German business terminology and practice in writing and translation of business letters. For students majoring in business and others seeking to broaden their career opportunities.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 350 Methods of Teaching German (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Theoretical and practical considerations of teaching German in secondary schools. Required of all students seeking teaching certification in German.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GER 401 German Phonetics and Pronunciation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of German on the 300 level or above or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of German sound system, how sounds are produced, which ones are used in German, and in what contexts they occur. Satisfies the linguistics requirement for German Education majors.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GER 402 Advanced German Grammar and Syntax (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of German on the 300 level or above or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of German grammar through analysis of key linguistic structures and applied practice. Analysis of word formation, sentence structure, and semantics. Satisfies the linguistics requirement for German Education majors.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GER 480 Studies in German Culture (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics in culture and language of German-speaking countries. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • GER 481 Studies in German Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics in literature, literary history, and literary theory. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • GER 499 Independent Study: German (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Readings in language and literature and culture.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

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  • GER 520 Readings: German (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Various literary, linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

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Health Education
  

  • HEA 125 Introduction to Health Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and summer
    Examination of health education as an emerging profession and how health education programs are implemented in the schools, community, and patient education. Emphasis will be on health education concepts, models, theories, philosophies and beliefs.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 135 Safety and First Aid (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    First aid measures for injuries, emergencies, and sudden illness; skill training in all procedures; general safety education; accident causes and remedial action. American Red Cross certification in basic first aid and CPR for students passing the examinations.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 230 Personal Health and Wellness (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Major health issues/problems associated with lifestyle related behaviors and prevention strategies, Nutrition, physical activity and weight management, mental health, sexuality, environmental health, communicable and chronic diseases, consumerism, stress management, and aging.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 250 Health Education for Elementary Teachers (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 104 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Content and skills for developing, implementing, and evaluating health education in the P-5 classroom.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 270 Community Health (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only
    Understanding components of community health; community mobilization and building, community needs assessments, Community concerns such as: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug, Community health and minorities; Health care systems, physical diseases, psychosocial problems, and environmental and special aspects.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 320 Drug and Alcohol Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Effects of drug use and abuse on the individual and society. Personal, school and community approaches toward establishing intelligent use of drugs.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 350 Sexuality Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Current issues in sexuality education; psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of sexuality; dealing with controversial areas of sexuality; scope and sequence of sexuality education K-12.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 489 Field Experiences in Health Education (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): HEA 525 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Supervised practice teaching experience in elementary, middle, and high school setting. Integrated with methods course.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 525 Methods and Materials in Health Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): (undergraduates) admission to teacher education and 9 semester hours in health education or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall only
    Principles, methods, and techniques for developing, implementing, and evaluating health education in P-12 and other appropriate settings; theoretical foundations, teaching methodology and strategies, curriculum designs, and resource materials.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 599 Topics: Health Education (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual or group study of a topic of current interest in health education. Topic selected by student with approval of instructor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

Health Informatics
  

  • HIN 101 Introduction to Health Informatics (1 Credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall Only
    This course will introduce Health Informatics including definitions, theory, technologies, workflow and expectations in the informatics field and professional organizations. Class material will involve discussions, computer lab and current trends.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HIN 200 Introduction to Healthcare Operations (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Examines the structure of healthcare delivery in the United States through a systems approach. Through analyses of the organization of healthcare delivery as an integrated system of functional components and applied studies, students will understand the healthcare workplace and roles within it, and how they are shaped by technology, practices and procedures.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HIN 355 Foundations of Health Informatics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The Introduction to Health Informatics is an introduction to the concepts and trends in the Health Informatics field both locally and nationally. Several areas will be introduced that will provide baseline knowledge for a Health Informaticist.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HIN 356 Health Information Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HIN 355 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Health Information Management is a course focusing on data management, requirements and standards, classification systems, and reimbursement in relation to healthcare processes. Provides health informatics and basic information systems knowledge for working in a health delivery environment or a health related organization and in the application of concepts through the use of clinical software. It is expected that students will be competent in the use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HIN 392 Directed Research in Health Informatics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Research project relating to Health Informatics. Academic credits are awarded based on the defined project scope, deliverables and student learning objectives on a variable scale.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • HIN 396 Applied Heath Informatics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Departmental permission.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Applied projects and experiential learning work experience relating to health informatics. Academic credits are awarded based on defined student learning objectives and coinciding project and/or practical work experience in the health informatics field (on a variable scale). Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours. 3 hours can be applied as an elective to the HIN minor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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Health Science
  

  • HSC 101 Introduction to Health Professions (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A hybrid course providing an overview of current health care systems and roles of various health care practitioners, to include communication, safety, professionalism and trends in the delivery of health care.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HSC 105 Pharmacology (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 208  and BIO 208L  t a C or better.
    Taught: Spring only
    Utilization of pharmacological principles or healthcare providers; pharmacological classifications and physiological actions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 291W Writing in the Health Science - WC (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  and either RAD 286  or RSP 286 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to methods of professional communication relative to health care delivery. Writing techniques used in health care will be emphasized, including charting, professional writing processes, conducting electronically based research evaluating sources and using sources correctly.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Written Communication II
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  • HSC 320 Advanced Nutrition (3 Credits)


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 126 .
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Study of nutrition and energy metabolism as it relates to normal and disease specific physiology; includes advanced study of macronutrients and micronutrients in humans, as well as energy metabolism and the relationship of these dietary components to health and disease.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 410 Healthcare Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Health Science major or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Basic applied management functions in the healthcare setting; personnel and patient scheduling; purchasing procedures; budget and quality improvement process; organization relationships and authority.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 413 Aging in Today’s Society (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Role of the older adult in society; promotion of health, support of continued learning, right to peaceful death. Theories of aging and ethical/legal concepts. Includes experiences with the older adult in the community, acute and long term care settings. Elective for BSN students. Open to all students.
    Repeatable: No
 

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