Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Geography

  
  • GEOG 3250/3251 - Geographic Information Systems II (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 3150/3151  Corequisite: GEOG 3251
    Description: Intermediate geographic information systems, topics including: relational database management systems, database design, vector and raster data models, address geocoding, spatial analysis operations, surface modeling, volume estimation, view shed analysis and data uncertainty.
  
  • GEOG 3450/3451 - Oceanography (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Four (4) hours of laboratory science. Corequisite: GEOG 3451
    Description: Physiography, geologic processes, and sediments of the ocean floor.  Chemistry and physical properties of sea water.  Currents, waves, tides, and coastal landforms.  Marine biology and ecology.  Ocean resources, hazards, degradation of the marine environment, and its relation to climate change.
  
  • GEOG 3750 - Geography of the African World

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 , GEOG 1030 
    Description: A thematic approach to the multi-faceted aspects of the physical and human geography of Africa, contemporary geographic ideas, theories, and concepts and their applicability to African “real-world” situations.
  
  • GEOG 3920 - Field Mapping and Global Positioning System

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730 
    Description: Principles and practice of the global positioning system and their interface with geographic information systems.
  
  • GEOG 3930 - Natural Hazards in Environment

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 1010 GEOL 1040/1041 
    Description: Natural hazards are examined, including: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, collapse, subsidence, floods, and wildfire. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between people and the physical process. An analysis is made of the human perception of disasters as well as preparedness and recovery planning.
  
  • GEOG 3940 - Technological Hazards in the Environment

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Environmental hazards introduced into the environment as a byproduct of technology are examined including: air, pollution, water, terrestrial pollution, nuclear and industrial accidents. Emphasis is placed on the role of technology in altering natural processes and how society copes with increasing risks posed to life, limb, and property. Lecture will examine technological hazards as existing and evolving threats and global social, economic and environmental security.
  
  • GEOG 3960 - Urban Environment

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: An examination is made of urban environments. Consideration is given to urban environmental problems.
  
  • GEOG 3970 - Rural Development

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Description: Practices and problems in agricultural and economic advancement are reviewed using development thought and theories.  Explanations of inequalities among different agricultural societies are emphasized in the context of contemporary themes like globalization.
  
  • GEOG 3980 - Economic Geography

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: recommended: GEOG 1020 , 1030 
    Description: A systematic examination of the structure of dynamic global economic activities, provided through an analysis of their defining spatial patterns, pressures and interactions. Economic theory is not emphasized, except as necessary for the investigation of geographic patterns of resource utilization and the dynamic interactions of human, economic and physical environments.
  
  • GEOG 4000 - Environmental Management

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: An analysis of environmental regulations and management strategies employed by federal agencies, state, and local governments, and corporations.
  
  • GEOG 4010 - Environmental Assessment

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 4000 , ENGL 1100 
    Description: An analysis of the environmental impact statement (EIS) process. Emphasis is placed on preparation, review, and requirements of an EIS as a tool for environmental assessment.
  
  • GEOG 4170/4171 - Meteorology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 1010   Corequisite: GEOG 4171
    Description: An analysis of the components and processes of weather, emphasizing atmospheric energy exchange, local and global circulation patterns, and human modification of weather elements. Weather as a natural hazard is explored. Lab assignments emphasize weather observation, prediction, and presentation.
  
  • GEOG 4180/4181 - Climatology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 1010/1011 Corequisite: GEOG 4181
    Description: Elements and processes defining and characterizing global climate patterns and classifications. Climates are examined for their spatial and temporal interaction with, and impact on, physical, biological and human activity environments. Impact of environmental and atmospheric phenomena, including global warming and ozone depletion on climate and climate change are examined.
  
  • GEOG 4200 - Historical Data Management and GIS

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Four (4) credit hours of any lower-division, Natural Science courses with the APSU General Education
    Description: The course provides experience with a Geographic Information System as a tool for a chosen field and provides experience with using GIS related to human systems in historical context.  Emphasis is placed on the use of GIS and other digital tools to create, manage, and interpret spatial and statistical data.  For non-majors.
  
  • GEOG 4250 - Applied Geographic Information Systems

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 3150/3151  with a “C” or better. May not be taken concurrently.
    Description: The application of GIS to specific areas of specialization within the geosciences. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • GEOG 4260/4261 - Remote Sensing (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Cross Listed GEOL 4260/4261 ;
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730 , (CHEM 1110/1111  or PHYS 2010/2011 ); Corequisite: GEOG 4261
    Description: Data capture, image characteristics, and interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery, to include multispectral, thermal, and radar images. Digital image processing using a raster geographic information system.
  
  • GEOG 4270/4271 - Surface Water Hydrology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110/1111   Corequisite: GEOG 4271
    Description: Quantitative analysis of processes in the hydrologic cycle including precipitation, infiltration, evaportranspiration, runoff, stream processes, open channel flow, erosion, and water quality.  Environmental decision-making in light of model output.
  
  • GEOG 4650 - Field Study Biogeography and Biodiversity

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 1010  or BIOL 1040/1041  or BIOL 1110/1111  and permission of instructor;
    Description: This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of various regions. Focus will be given to the ecosystems as well as unique geographic regions.

Geology

  
  • GEOL 290A - Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a technician-level employee of a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 290B - Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a technician-level employee of a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 290C - Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 5 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a technician-level employee of a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 290D - Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a technician-level employee of a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 390A - Advanced Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 290A 
    Description: A second year of University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a junior professional in a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 390B - Advanced Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 290B 
    Description: A second year of University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a junior professional in a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 390C - Advanced Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 5 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 290C 
    Description: A second year of University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a junior professional in a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 390D - Advanced Internship in Geology

    Credit Hours: 6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 290D 
    Description: A second year of University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a junior professional in a geologically oriented government agency or company.
  
  • GEOL 455 A, B, C - Seminar in Earth Science

    Credit Hours: 1 each Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: Exploration of a theme from the current literature in the earth sciences.
  
  • GEOL 1000 - Geology as a Profession

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Description: Explores varied roles geologists play in private industry and in government. Course features guest speakers who work as geologists in Middle Tennessee.
  
  • GEOL 1040/1041 - Physical Geology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: GEOL 1041
    Description: Minerals and rocks, volcanism and related processes, weathering and soil development, glaciations, wind and stream erosion, major water and soil pollution problems, natural disaster forecasting, and development and landscape.
  
  • GEOL 1050/1051 - Historical Geology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: GEOL 1051
    Description: Plate tectonics and continental drift, development of major scientific theories about the earth, physical environment and organic populations of the earth in prehistoric times.
  
  • GEOL 1234 - Honors Seminar in Geology

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of instructor; Corequisite:  or ;
    Description: This honors course introduces students to topics of current research in Geology.
  
  • GEOL 3010/3011 - Topics in Volcanology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: GEOL 3011
    Description: Descriptive study of selected topics in volcanology with emphasis placed on formation, analysis of selected type areas, eruptive history, composition and characteristics of volcanic material and associated mineral deposits. Research paper involving a detailed analysis of a selected topic required.
  
  • GEOL 3030/3031 - Environmental Geology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1040/1041 ; Corequisite: GEOL 3031
    Description: Major geologic factors that directly influence man’s adaptation to his environment. Lecture and laboratory focus attention on evaluation of earthquake susceptibility, landslide occurrence and prevention, flood potential and results of floodplain development, ground water contamination, and similar geologic processes which affect urbanization, engineered structures and land-use potential and environment.
  
  • GEOL 3060/3061 - Statistics in the Geosciences (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Cross Listed GEOG 3060/3061 
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1040/1041  or (GEOG 1010  and MATH 1530  or higher) or permission of instructor; Corequisite: GEOL 3061
    Description: Techniques of geologic and atmospheric data collection and analysis with special emphasis on those parametric and non-parametric statistics utilized in the applied Geosciences. Emphasis is placed on computer applications.
  
  • GEOL 3100/3101 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1040/1041 , 1050/1051 ; Corequisite: GEOL 3101
    Description: The genesis, mode of occurrence, and historical significance of sedimentary structures and depositional environments. Laboratories focus on techniques of rock and sediment analysis. An overnight field trip is required.
  
  • GEOL 3500/3501 - Mineralogy (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1040/1041 ; Corequisite: GEOL 3501
    Description: Classification, properties, and occurrence of minerals; microscopic techniques of identification, mineral associations, environments of formation of common minerals.
  
  • GEOL 3600/3601 - Petrology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3500/3501  at APSU or approval of transfer credit by mineralogy instructor; Corequisite: GEOL 3601
    Description: The study of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in hand sample and thin section.  Includes textural, mineralogical, and chemical characteristics; classification of rocks; and the origin, association, and tectonic occurrence of rocks.  An overnight field trip is required.
  
  • GEOL 3650 - Geotechnique

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: Techniques and instruments used in applied geology; planning a foundation study, using borehole sensors, and similar projects.
  
  • GEOL 3680 - Principles of Geochemistry

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1050/1051 , CHEM 1120/1121 ;
    Description: Physical-chemical factors that control distribution and association of elements in the earth’s crust. Some emphasis will also be placed on applications of geochemistry to mineral exploration.
  
  • GEOL 4050/4051 - Process Geomorphology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ; Corequisite: GEOL 4051;
    Description: An applied, systematic process approach to landform development based upon threshold concepts. Geomorphic processes emphasized include mass movement, fluvial, aeolian, glacial, and karst geomorphology. Laboratory work is based upon aerial photographs, maps, field projects, and computer
    data analysis.
  
  • GEOL 4080/4081 - Structural Geology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1040/1041 , MATH 1730  with grades of “C” or higher; Corequisite: GEOL 4081, 4082
    Description: Structure and deformation of the Earth’s crust. Topics include rock mechanics and geometry and Kinematics of faults, folds, joints, and rock fabrics. Laboratory includes geologic map interpretation and data analysis. An overnight field trip is required.
  
  • GEOL 4082 - Structure Field Practicum

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: GEOL 4080/4081 
    Description: Field observation, documentation and analysis of deformational features formed at middle to upper levels of the earth’s crust. Use of the Brunton compass, note taking, and collection and analysis of structural data in the field. An overnight field trip is required.
  
  • GEOL 4100 - Seminar in Tectonics

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1040/1041 ;
    Description: Tectonic evolution of continents and relation to plate tectonic setting. Topics include: terrene concepts, theories on the structural, mechanical, and thermal evolution of contractional and extensional organic belts; and origin of foreland and rift basins.
  
  • GEOL 4250/4251 - Hydrogeology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730  with a grade of “C” or higher; Corequisite: GEOL 4251;
    Description: Hydrogeology will introduce the concepts related to the occurrence and movement of groundwater, as well as, evaluation of groundwater resources.  Major topics of the course include examination of governing equations, analyses of aquifer properties, regional groundwater flow, and groundwater contamination.
  
  • GEOL 4252 - Environmental Geology Field Methods

    Credit Hours: 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4250/4251  or GEOL 3030/3031  or GEOG 4270/4271  with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
    Description:  Instruction and practice in environmental and hydrogeologic field methods, including data collection and interpretation.  Course includes lectures, labs, and field work in and around Clarksville.
  
  • GEOL 4260/4261 - Remote Sensing (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730 ; Corequisite: GEOL 4261
    Description: Data capture, image characteristics and interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery, to include multispectral, thermal, and radar images. Digital image processing using a raster geographic information system.
  
  • GEOL 4450/4451 - Economic Geology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3600/3601  or permission of instructor; Corequisite: GEOL 4451
    Description: General features of minerals deposits, their origin, localization, and classification. Also incorporates classic examples of mineral deposits with their geologic and geographic occurrence.
  
  • GEOL 4500 - Laboratory Research Project

    Credit Hours: 1 to 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well-qualified junior or senior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
  
  • GEOL 4910/4911 - Invertebrate Paleontology (and lab)

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1050/1051 ; Corequisite: GEOL 4911
    Description: Principles of faunal interpretation as applied to the fossil record of the invertebrate phyla. An overnight field trip is required.
  
  • GEOL 4920 - Advanced Paleontology

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4910/4911  or permission of instructor
    Description: Diversification of life, evolution of communities, faunas and floras, paleoecologic reconstruction, and evolutionary patterns are all components of paleontology. Current and past literature is explored to gain insight into patterns and processes in the history of life. Techniques in collection and analysis of paleontologic data are explored.
  
  • GEOL 4990 - Geology Field Camp

    Credit Hours: 6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of courses required for Geology Concentration or permission of instructor
    Description: Six week intensive experience in measuring section, stratigraphic and structural interpretation and geologic mapping in a wide variety of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary terrains. Projects involve producing geologic maps and reports. Aerial photographic interpretation skills, mapping, and location determination with GPS.
  
  • GEOL 4995 - Seminar in Geoscience Communication

    Credit Hours: 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 12 upper division credit hours in Geology
    Description: Techniques of writing, editing, and oral presentation in the geosciences. Professional geologic reports, abstracts, research proposals and papers are emphasized. Location and critical evaluation of geologic data in print and electronic media will also be addressed.

German

  
  • GERM 1010 - Elementary German

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Description: Introduction to German language and culture with emphasis on oral communication. Extensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  
  • GERM 1020 - Elementary German

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 1010  or equivalent
    Description: Introduction to German language and culture with emphasis on oral communication. Extensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  
  • GERM 2010 - Intermediate German

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 1020  or equivalent
    Description: A comprehensive review of German along with extensive reading, communicative exercises and discussions of representative German texts and other media.
  
  • GERM 2020 - Intermediate German

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2010  or equivalent
    Description: A comprehensive review of German along with extensive reading, communicative exercises and discussions of representative German texts and other media.
  
  • GERM 3040 - Study Abroad in German Speaking Countries

    Credit Hours: 6-8 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Basic of German or permission of instructor
    Description: A study abroad program designed to provide students with a total German speaking environment which will allow a broadening of knowledge and appreciation of German language and culture. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • GERM 3210 - Advanced Composition in German

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Free composition on assigned topics and translations to and from German from a variety of authors and topics to develop fluency and correctness in writing German.
  
  • GERM 3220 - Phonetics and Conversation in German

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Extensive application of corrective phonetics to assure a high level of accuracy in German pronunciation. Concentrated practice in oral command of German. This course affords the student opportunities to discuss in German assigned topics in order to develop confidence and accuracy in oral expression.
  
  • GERM 3410 - Business German

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020 
    Description: Vocabulary and concepts in German, Austrian, and Swiss business.
  
  • GERM 3420 - German Cinema

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020 
    Description: History of German cinema and study of representative films.
  
  • GERM 3510 - German Civilization, Culture and Geography I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020  or permission of instructor
    Description: German civilization, history, culture, and geography from its origins until the 18th Century.
  
  • GERM 3520 - German Civilization, Culture and Geography II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020  or permission of instructor
    Description: German civilization, history, culture, and geography from the 18th Century on.
  
  • GERM 4110 - Independent Study in German

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: Students study independently in German under instructor’s guidance. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.
  
  • GERM 4120 - Independent Study in German

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: Students study independently in German under instructor’s guidance. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.
  
  • GERM 4510 - Survey of German Literature I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020 
    Description: German literature from the beginning to 1800.
  
  • GERM 4520 - Survey of German Literature II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020 
    Description: German literature from 1800 to the present.
  
  • GERM 4530 - German Literature: Special Topics

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GERM 2020 
    Description: Selected texts from a genre, period of time in German Literature. May be repeated for credit.

Global Security Studies

  
  • GSS 2010 - Introduction to Global Security Study

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Security studies is moving from a purely state-centric focus anchored in the military instrument to one considering transnational issues with global implications, implying collaborative effort to address these issues. Topics include conventional and critical security, gender and age, environmental security, international law, migration, intra-state conflict, terror, and American Global power.

Greek

  
  • GREK 1010 - Beginning Greek

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Description: An introduction, with cultural context, to the ancient Greek language, with emphasis on the written language; elements of Greek grammar and syntax; practice in reading and translation of Classical and New Testament Greek prose.
  
  • GREK 1020 - Beginning Greek

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 1010 
    Description: An introduction, with cultural context, to the ancient Greek language, with emphasis on the written language; elements of Greek grammar and syntax; practice in reading and translation of Classical and New Testament Greek prose.
  
  • GREK 1110 - Elementary Modern Greek

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Description: An introduction to the modern Greek language, with emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing in an immersion experience. Available only through Study Abroad program in Greece.
  
  • GREK 2010 - Intermediate Greek

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 1020 
    Description: Further study of ancient Greek with emphasis on increasing mastery of grammar and vocabulary. Readings are in prose GREK 2010 and from Homer’s Iliad in GREK 2020 .
  
  • GREK 2020 - Intermediate Greek

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2010 
    Description: Further study of ancient Greek with emphasis on increasing mastery of grammar and vocabulary. Readings are in prose in GREK 2010  and from Homer’s Iliad in GREK 2020.
  
  • GREK 2110 - Intermediate Modern Greek

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 1010 , 1020  or 1110 
    Description: This course is a continuation of GREK 1110  and so includes a review of grammar as well as continued deeper instruction in speaking, reading, listening, and writing of modern Greek through the study and discussion of texts, films, and music.
  
  • GREK 2120 - Intermediate Modern Greek

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2110  or equivalent
    Description: This course is a continuation of GREK 1110  and so includes a review of grammar as well as continued deeper instruction in speaking, reading, listening, and writing of modern Greek through the study and discussion of texts, films, and music.
  
  • GREK 3300 - Greek Civilization

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Reading and analysis of selected texts in translation.  Study aspects of Greek society.
  
  • GREK 3310 - Greek Myths

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: This course will present the major Greek myths and provide a basic understanding of methods of interpretation of Greek myths. In addition to the gods and goddesses of the ancient world, we will also examine heroes and the differences between myth and legend/saga. Knowledge of Greek language is not required.
  
  • GREK 3410 - Greek Religion

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Introduction to religious beliefs and practices of ancient Greeks, concentrating on fifth and fourth century Athens but exploring cult practices in other periods and areas under Greek influence. Major deities, rituals, festivals, cults, sanctuaries, and their context with civic life. Knowledge of Greek language is not required.
  
  • GREK 3510 - Greek Historians

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Selections from Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon or any other of the Greek historians. Topics may include the history of historical prose, stylistic qualities of the various writers, as well as grammatical review.
  
  • GREK 3520 - Koine Greek

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Selections from the New Testament, the Septuagint, early Christian writings, and the church fathers. Differences between Attic Greek and Koine will be discussed.
  
  • GREK 3610 - Greek Drama

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Readings from Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes or Menander. Some discussion of Aristotle’s Poetics, background to Greek drama, and the production of Greek plays.
  
  • GREK 3620 - Greek Philosophers

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Readings from the pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, et al. Discussion of the history of Greek philosophical writing.
  
  • GREK 3710 - Greek Lyric Poetry

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Readings from Homer’s Odyssey, Hesiod or Apollonius of Rhodes. Discussion of the history of epic poetry and its place in the larger Greek poetic tradition.
  
  • GREK 3720 - Greek Epic Poetry

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Readings from Homer’s Odyssey, Hesiod or Apollonius of Rhodes. Discussion of the history of epic poetry and its place in the larger Greek poetic tradition.
  
  • GREK 3810 - Greek Rhetoric

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Readings from Greek orators, including, but not limited to , Lysias, Demosthenes, Isocrates, Andocides, et.al. Discussion of the history of rhetoric, rhetorical devices, and the place of rhetoric in the larger Greek literary tradition.
  
  • GREK 3910 - Hellenistic Prose

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Selections from Pausanias, Lucian, Longus, Plutarch, et.al. Topics may include the development of prose, and the stylistic qualities of the various writers.
  
  • GREK 4110 - Independent Study in Greek

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 3300 
    Description: Students study independently in Greek under the guidance of an instructor. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests. May be repeated for up to a total of 12 hours.
  
  • GREK 4120 - Independent Study in Greek

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 3300 
    Description: Students study independently in Greek under the guidance of an instructor. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests. May be repeated for up to a total of 12 hours.
  
  • GREK 4210 - Greek Prose Composition

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: GREK 2020 
    Description: Practice in composing connected prose in Attic Greek of the Classical period. Topics may include grammar review, development of Greek prose, the use of rhetorical devices; there may be brief readings from a variety of prose authors in addition to the composition assignments.

Health and Human Performance

  
  • HHP 440I - Internship in HHP

    Credit Hours: 1-12 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HHP 4989 ;
    Description: Internship consists of work or contact hours of observation and participation from selected agencies, corporations or organizations.  Hours required depends on credit hours.  Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
    NOTE: Students must be within 12 hours of finishing degree requirements after completing HHP 4401 except with permission of department chair.
  
  • HHP 1250 - Wellness Concepts and Practice

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Course combines health-related content knowledge with participation in physical activity. Content areas include fitness concepts, nutrition and weight management, substance use and abuse, prevention of chronic disease, and human sexuality.
  
  • HHP 2000 - First Aid CPR and Safety

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Designed to help students recognize and control injury risk factors through an introduction to the public health approach to injury prevention. Includes skills training for certification in CPR, AED, and first aid to provide immediate and temporary care in the event of an injury or sudden illness.
  
  • HHP 2010 - Technology Applications for Health and Human Performance

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Competency in microcomputer applications in instructional process and in management of health, physical education and sport. Gives hands-on experience in using a variety of hardware and HHP specific software applications.
  
  • HHP 2030 - Youth and Adolescent Health

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HHP 1250  
    Description: Offers teachers and others working with school-age persons an understanding of key health issues. Focus is on health topics related to family living, including intimacy, reproductive health and STDs, mental health including addictive behaviors, stress and suicide, and injury prevention and safety. Educational and risk reduction strategies are featured.
  
  • HHP 2050 - Community and Environment Health

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Pre/Corequisite: HHP 1250 
    Description: An examination of the individuals and processes involved in the functioning of public and private community health agencies. The concepts of ecology and how ecological problems affect the quality of a healthful life are also presented.
  
  • HHP 2070 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Course Changes: Additional statement in description to begin Spring 2017.
    Prerequisite: HHP 1250 , BIOL 2010/2011  
    Description: This course will focus on how to design programs in the areas of resistance training, flexibility, plyometrics, speed and agility, and aerobic training. The ability to teach and demonstrate proper technique will also be emphasized.  A lab is included.
  
  • HHP 2100 - Introduction to Pre-Physical Therapy

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2010/2011 
    Description: This course will guide and direct students who are interested in pre-physical therapy.  Areas studied specific to pre-physical therapy include academic requirements; selection of a major; admission requirements for physical therapy graduate programs; and exploration of alternative rehabilitative careers.
  
  • HHP 2110 - Athletic Coaching of Football

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Overview of football theory, techniques, and fundamentals. Students are afforded opportunities to analyze game films, practice fundamentals, quiz varsity coaches about their specialties, learn how to organize practice and games, and learn basic rules of football.
  
  • HHP 2120 - Rhythmic Movement and Educational Gymnastics

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Scope, content and skill practice of both the educational gymnastics and rhythmic movement programs will be explored. The student will have the opportunity to demonstrate effective teaching strategies in a laboratory setting. Emphasis is placed on planning and organizing activities in grades K-12.
 

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