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ENGL 4220 - Writing Workshop: Poetry Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 3220 and permission of instructor
Description: An opportunity to develop skills learned and projects begun in 3210. The student is guided individually and as a member of a group through rigorous analysis and criticism of their work.
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ENGL 4230 - Writing Workshop: Creative Nonfiction Credit Hours 3
Course Changes: number from ENGL 4200
Prerequisite: ENGL 3200 or ENGL 3230
Corequisite: N/A
Description: Students are guided individually, and as members of a group, in writing creative nonfiction. Assignments may include the following: personal essay, flash nonfiction, memoir, literary journalism, and travel writing.
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ENGL 4300 - Literary Writers’ Marketplace Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020
Description: This course helps creators negotiate and publish across multimedia platforms. Assignments prepare students to share, distribute, and promote their creative work in magazines, journals, books, and other outlets. Specific skills include submitting pitches, assessing and distinguishing among outlets for specific projects finding and building creative communities, targeting audiences, developing professional networks, crossing platforms, promoting your work, and navigating the marketplace.
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ENGL 4400 - Teaching English in Secondary School Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition 2
Description: Description: Surveys research-based instructional strategies in secondary English education in these areas: language, communication, listening and speaking, writing/research, logic, informational texts, literature, media, assessment, and adaptive instruction for diverse population including English Language Learners. This class requires 5 weeks in Residency I with specific performance assessment requirements.
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ENGL 4500 - Technical Writing Theory and Research Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100 or permission of instructor
Description: A study of theoretical issues in technical, professional, and scientific writing, including ethics, rhetoric, usability, design, cognition, and international communication.
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ENGL 4600 - Topics in Literature and Language Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2330 , junior status, permission of instructor and onsite supervisor
Description: Study of selected topic in literature, linguistics or writing as determined by the instructor. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of six hours.
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ENGL 4610 - Professional Writing Internship Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100 , junior or senior status, permission of instructor and onsite supervisor
Description: Practical experience in technical or professional writing. Students must produce documents meeting the requirements of the instructor and the onsite supervisor. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of six hours.
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ENGL 4620 - Literary Journal Internship Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Instructor permission only
Description: Students exemplifying an aptitude for literary editing will be invited to participate. This hands-on opportunity to learn publishing consists of attending meetings to establish evaluation criteria, reading, voting, and providing commentary on ten to twenty weekly submissions, and completing a reflection paper about this learning experience.
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ENGL 4635 - Dramaturgy Internship Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2330 and instructor permission
Description: This internship offers students the opportunity to put literary research and criticism to use as resident dramaturgs for one of the APSU Theatre and Dance season shows. Under the guidance of the faculty advisor, students
will perform extensive research on the play and its production history and act as literary advisors for the production.
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ENGL 4650 - Independent Study in Language or Literature Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2330
Description: Under special circumstances a student may be assigned an academic project not otherwise available. The assignment must be approved by the departmental chair.
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ENGL 4900 - Playwriting Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: THEA 4900
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Description: Composing and revising scenes, and one or two one-act plays for stage performance.
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ENGL 4950 - Advanced Playwriting Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: THEA 4950
Prerequisite: ENGL 4900 or THEA 4900
Description: Revising plays and one-act scripts for stage performance.
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FIN 440I - Finance Internship Credit Hours 1 to 6
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 6
Prerequisite: BB 1 , GPA of 3.0, and Internship Coordinator
Description: Designed to provide academic credit for relevant and meaningful experience in preparation for finance positions. Weekly updates, term paper, and satisfactory evaluation by employer/supervisor required for credit. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
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FIN 1000 - Personal Finance Credit Hours 3
Description: An examination of consumer financing including budgeting, planning, taxes, credit, housing, insurance, investing, and retirement plans.
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FIN 3010 - Principles of Finance Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Must have earned junior standing (60 hours) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2. 25 or better and have completed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: COMM 2045 ; ENGL 1020 ; ACCT 2010 , 2020 ; ECON 2100 , 2200 ; MATH 1810 or 1910 or 1530 .
Description: A survey of business financial practices related to financial analysis, planning and control, managing working capital, capital investment, sources and costs of financing. Computer models and software are used in instruction.
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FIN 3310 - Investments Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1
Description: A survey of the field of investments including investment setting, security markets, investment alternatives, valuation principles, strategy, and factors affecting security price movements. Available computer software is used.
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FIN 3410 - Principal Casualty and Life Insurance Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: A survey of insurance principles and practices through a study of underwriting, life insurance, disability insurance, casualty insurance, and legal liability.
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FIN 3510 - International Finance Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: Theories of international trade will be introduced, as well as international business finance and its environment. Additional topics to be examined include: comparison of financial statements between countries, risk and the foreign investment decision, exchange rate risk, and institutions and instruments of international finance.
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FIN 3610 - Principles of Real Estate Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: Covers fundamental principles of real estate involved in the ownership and transfer of real property. Other topics include the operation of a real estate business, techniques of real property transactions, problems of buying and leasing real property transactions, and problems of buying and leasing property for residence or investment purposes.
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FIN 3620 - Real Estate Finance Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: Emphasizes financial aspects of real estate transactions.
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FIN 4010 - Managerial Finance Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: Financial management of the firm through in-depth study of financial planning, capital budgeting, working capital management, sources of financing, mergers, capital structure, and cost of capital. Available computer simulations and software are used with cases as instructional aides.
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FIN 4210 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: A study of financial markets and financial institutions. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction of financial markets and financial institutions, and their interaction with the corporate sector.
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FIN 4310 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FIN 3310 , BB 1
Description: A continuation of 3310 through in-depth study of security valuation; risk diversification; portfolio construction; and performance evaluation. Available computer software is used.
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FIN 4400 - Financial Policy Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: An analysis of selected financial problems and financial management decision-making using the case approach. The course emphasizes both internal and environmental analysis in developing appropriate financial strategies for the firm.
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FIN 4410 - Selecting Equity Investments Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010
Description: Equity investments decisions made by student teams for the TVA Investment Challenge or similar projects. Written and oral presentations are required.
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FIN 4420 - Financial Valuation Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 and permission of instructor
Description: Students perform a comprehensive financial analysis and valuation of a publicly traded firm. A final written report is produced that provides the details relevant to the final valuation and buy, sell or hold recommendation. An oral presentation outlining and summarizing the major issues leading to the final recommendation is required.
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FIN 4900 - Special Problems in Finance Credit Hours 1 to 6
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 6
Prerequisite: BB 1 , FIN 3010 with a grade of “C” or higher; and permission of Chair
Description: Supervised independent study of finance topics (outside of classroom) which are academically relevant and of interest to both student and faculty.
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FREN 1010 - Introductory French I Credit Hours 3
Description: Introduction to French language and culture with emphasis on oral communication. Extensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening covering word classes such as verbs, nouns, and pronouns, using grammatical forms for present, subject, object, prepositional phrases, and simple syntactical structures.
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FREN 1020 - Introductory French II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 1010
Description:
Introduction to the French language and culture with emphasis on oral communication. Extensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening covering word classes such as verbs, nouns, and pronouns, using grammatical forms for present, past and future, subject, objects, more prepositional phrases, and more complex syntactical structures.
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FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 1020
Description: A comprehensive review of French along with extensive reading, communicative exercises and discussions of representative French texts and other media. Emphasis is on the development and mastery of sentence structures containing verbs in the present, past and future tenses.
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FREN 2020 - Intermediate French II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2010
Description: A comprehensive review of French along with extensive reading, communicative exercises and discussions of representative French and Francophone texts and other media. Emphasis is on the development and mastery of complex sentence structures and verb tenses to generate cohesive paragraphs.
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FREN 3040 - Study Abroad Credit Hours 6 to 8
Variable Credit Hours 6 to 8
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of French or permission of instructor
Description: A study program in Quebec designed to provide students with a total French-speaking environment which will allow a broadening of knowledge and appreciation of the French language and culture of Quebec. May be repeated for credit.
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FREN 3044 - Study Abroad in Quebec Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 1010 , 1020
Description: A short-term study abroad program in Quebec designed to provide students with a total French-speaking environment which will allow broadening of knowledge and appreciation of the French language and the culture of Quebec.
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FREN 3049 - Short-term Intensive French Immersion Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 1020 or equivalent
Description: A short-term intensive French Immersion study abroad experience designed to provide French students with a total French-speaking environment which will allow broadening of knowledge and appreciation of French language and francophone culture. May be repeated for credit.
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FREN 3050 - Semester Study in France Credit Hours 6 to 12
Variable Credit Hours 6 to 12
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of French or permission of instructor
Description: A semester-long program of study in France designed to provide advanced French students with a total French-speaking environment which will allow broadening of knowledge and appreciation of French language and culture. May be repeated for credit.
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FREN 3210 - Advanced Composition in French Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020
Description: Free composition on assigned topics and translations to and from French from a variety of authors and topics to develop fluency and correctness in writing French.
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FREN 3220 - Phonetics and Conversation in French Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or permission of instructor
Description: A minimum of theory with extensive application in corrective phonetics to assure a high level of accuracy in French pronunciation. Concentrated practice in oral command of French. This course affords the student opportunities to discuss in French assigned topics in order to develop confidence and accuracy in oral expression.
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FREN 3320 - French and Francophone Civilization Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or permission of instructor
Description: The creative forces of the genius of French and Francophone civilizations are studied through discussion, lectures, and research projects.
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FREN 3330 - Quebec Literature and Culture Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or permission of instructor
Description: This course will examine the culture, literature, and language of the Canadian province of Quebec. This course complements FREN 3040.
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FREN 3410 - Business French Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2010
Description: Vocabulary and concepts in French and Québéco’s finance, accounting, and marketing.
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FREN 3430 - Approaches to French and Francophone Literature Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020
Description: Practice reading, discussing, and writing about French and Francophone literary texts.
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FREN 4110 - Independent Study in French Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Description: Students study independently in French under instructor’s guidance. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.
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FREN 4120 - Independent Study In French Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Description: Students study independently in French under instructor’s guidance. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.
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FREN 4410 - French Poetry Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020
Description: Study of the most important movements, authors, and poems in French literature.
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FREN 4420 - French and Francophone Theatre Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020 ;
Description: Study of the most important movements, authors, and plays in French and Francophone literature.
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FREN 4430 - French and Francophone Fiction Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020 ;
Description: Study of the most important movements, authors, novels and short stories in French and Francophone literature.
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FREN 4530 - French and Francophone Literature Spec Topics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FREN 2020 ;
Description: Selected texts from a genre, period or theme in French and Francophone literature. May be repeated for credit.
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BB 1 - College of Business Benchmark 1 Credit Hours
Description: Business majors must have earned junior standing (60 hours) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better and have completed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: COMM 2045 ; ENGL 1020 ; ACCT 2010 , 2020 ; ECON 2100 , 2200 ; MATH 1810 or 1910 or MATH 1530
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BB 2 - College of Business Benchmark 2 Credit Hours
Description: Admission requirements for BBA degree. Completion and requirements of the following values: FIN 3010 ; MKT 2010 ; MGT 3310 ,
MGT 2010 , MGT 3300
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BUS 2000 - Business Communication Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 with a grade of C or better, and COMM 2045 with a grade of C or better
Description: Principles of writing, grammar, rhetoric, and oral presentations are applied to business communication. Mechanics that include organization, methods of development, paragraph length, sentence style, and vocabulary of professional and business letters, memoranda, and reports.
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BUS 2100 - Business Statistics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or MATH 1710
Description: This course introduces the use of technological tools and statistical analyses commonly used in business. Statistical concepts covered include descriptive and inferential statistics, probablity distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and inroductory business analytics.
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GEOG 450A - Special Problems in Physical Geography Credit Hours 1 to 3
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 450B - Special Problems in Economic Geography Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 450C - Special Problems in Regional Geography Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 450D - Special Problems in Urban Geography Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 1015 - Physical Geography Credit Hours 3
Description: Introduction to map reading as well as development of skills and techniques used in the study of geography. This course concentrates on interrelationships among elements of the natural environment: landform, climate, soil, vegetation, weather, and water.
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GEOG 1035 - World Regional Geography I Credit Hours 3
Description: Realms and regions generally included within the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand are analyzed with respect to physical setting, cultural characteristics, economic, political relationships and interconnections.
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GEOG 1045 - World Regional Geography 2 Credit Hours 3
Description: Realm region and region countries generally included within across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific will be analyzed with respect to their physical setting, world location, population characteristics, cultural characteristics, economic and political connections/relationships, and problems/potentialities interconnections.
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GEOG 3060 - Statistics in the Geosciences Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: GEOL 3060;
Prerequisite: (GEOG 1015 or GEOL 1040 ) and MATH 1530 or higher; or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: GEOG 3061 ;
Description: Techniques of geologic and atmospheric data collection and analysis with special emphasis on those parametric and nonparametric statistics utilized in the applied Geosciences. Emphasis placed on computer applications.
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GEOG 3061 - Statistics in the Geosciences Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: (GEOG 1015 or GEOL 1040/1041) and MATH 1530 or higher or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: GEOG 3060 ;
Description: Laboratory component that will provide an introduction to environment science and major environmental issues and concerns facing our planet. From a background study of natural ecosystems and human populations, the course will survey the environmental, social and economic consequences of development, energy generation, resource management and pollution.
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GEOG 3110 - Geography of the United States and Canada Credit Hours 3
Description: A spatial analysis of the physical and cultural characteristics of the United States and Canada within a regional context.
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GEOG 3120 - Geography of Asia Credit Hours 3
Description: Description: Regional and national conditions, events, problems and trends in South, East, and Southeast Asia using a cross disciplinary approach. Interaction between the physical and cultural landscapes as a basis for social, economic, political and environmental problems will be emphasized.
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GEOG 3130 - Geography of the Middle East Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 1015 or 1035 or permission of instructor
Description: The course will focus on the physical and cultural geography of the Southwest Asia. The objectives are to analyze natural and human components and evaluate the significance of resources such as petroleum and water. The course will also cover historical and religious aspects that play a significant role in demographic, economic, and political development.
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GEOG 3150 - Geographic Information Systems I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, CSCI 1017 or GEOL 3060 /3061 or GEOG 3060 /3061 ;
Corequisite: GEOG 3151 ;
Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of mapping and geographic information systems including the nature of spatial data, coordinate systems, data collection, vector data, models, data analysis, mapping, and map interpretation.
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GEOG 3151 - Geographic Information Systems I Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: MATH 1730 with a grade of “C” or higher and CSCI 1017 or GEOL 3060 /3061 or GEOG 3060 /3061 ;
Corequisite: GEOG 3150 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the introduction to the fundamentals of mapping and geographic information systems including the nature of spatial data, coordinate systems, data collection, vector data, models, data analysis, mapping, and map interpretation.
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GEOG 3250 - Geographic Information Systems II Credit Hours 2
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.
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GEOG 3251 - Geographic Information Systems II Lab Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GEOG 3150 /3151 ;
Corequisite: GEOG 3250 ;
Description: Laboratory component for 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.
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GEOG 3450 - Oceanography Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 1015 or four (4) hours of Natural Science from the General Education Core.
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.
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GEOG 3451 - Oceanography Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: GEOG 1015 or four (4) hours of Natural Science from the General Education Core.
Corequisite: GEOG 3450 ;
Description: Laboratory component for 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.
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GEOG 3750 - Geography of the African World Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 , GEOG 1035 ;
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.
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GEOG 3920 - Field Mapping and Global Positioning System Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher.
Description: Principles and practice of the global positioning system and their interface with geographic information systems.
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GEOG 3930 - Natural Hazards in Environment Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 1015 , GEOL 1040
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.
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GEOG 3940 - Technological Hazards in the Environment Credit Hours 3
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.
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GEOG 4000 - Environmental Management Credit Hours 3
Description: An analysis of environmental regulations and management strategies employed by federal agencies, state, and local governments, and corporations.
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GEOG 4010 - Environmental Assessment Credit Hours 3
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.
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GEOG 4040 - Sustainable Development Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 1015 , MATH 1110 or higher
Description: The impact of a rapidly growing human population on availability of natural resources and pollution of the environment. Minerals and energy resources, soil, water, air, forests, and wildlife habitats will be considered. Reducing consumption and using alternative sources will be considered as options to increasing resources production.
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GEOG 4170 - Meteorology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 or higher, or GEOG 3060 /GEOL 3060 , or permission of instructor.
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.
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GEOG 4171 - Meteorology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 or higher, or GEOG 3060 /GEOL 3060 , or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: GEOG 4170
Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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.
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GEOG 4180 - Climatology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 or higher, or GEOG 3060 /GEOL 3060 , or permission of instructor.
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.
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GEOG 4181 - Climatology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 or higher, or GEOG 3060 /GEOL 3060 , or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: GEOG 4170
Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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.
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GEOG 4200 - Historical Data Management and GIS Credit Hours 3
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.
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GEOG 4250 - Applied Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 3150 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.
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GEOG 4260 - Remote Sensing Credit Hours 3
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.
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GEOG 4261 - Remote Sensing Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: MATH 1730 , (CHEM 1110 /1111 or PHYS 2010 /2011 );
Corequisite: GEOG 4260 ;
Description: Laboratory component for 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.
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GEOG 4650 - Field Study Biogeography and Biodiversity Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: GEOG 1015 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.
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GEOL 1040 - Physical Geology Credit Hours 3
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.
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GEOL 1041 - Physical Geology Lab Credit Hours 1
Corequisite: GEOL 1040 ;
Description: Laboratory component for 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.
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GEOL 1050 - Historical Geology Credit Hours 3
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.
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GEOL 1051 - Historical Geology Lab Credit Hours 1
Corequisite: GEOL 1050 ;
Description: Laboratory component for plate tectonics and continental drift, development of major scientific theories about the earth, physical environment and organic populations of the earth in prehistoric times.
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GEOL 1234 - Honors Seminar in Geology 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.
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GEOL 3030 - Environmental Geology Credit Hours 3
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.
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GEOL 3031 - Environmental Geology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: GEOL 1040 /1041 ;
Corequisite: GEOL 3030 ;
Description: Laboratory component for 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.
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GEOL 3060 - Statistics in the Geosciences Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: GEOG 3060/3061;
Prerequisite: GEOL 1040 /1041 or (GEOG 1015 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.
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GEOL 3061 - Statistics in the Geosciences Lab Credit Hours 1
Cross Listed: GEOG 3060/3061;
Prerequisite: GEOL 1040 /1041 or (GEOG 1015 and MATH 1530 or higher) or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: GEOL 3060 ;
Description: Laboratory component for techniques of geologic and atmospheric data collection and analysis with special emphasis on those parametric and nonparametric statistics utilized in the applied Geosciences. Emphasis placed on computer applications.
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GEOL 3100 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOL 1040 /1041 and 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.
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GEOL 3101 - Straitigraphy and Sedimentation Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: GEOL 1040 /1041 and 1050 /1051 ;
Corequisite: GEOL 3100 ;
Description: Laboratory component for 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.
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GEOL 3500 - Mineralogy Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOL 1040 /1041 ;
Corequisite: GEOL 3501 ;
Description: Students examine minerals in hand samples and microscopes learning the science of formation, classification, physical properties, chemistry, and crystal structure of common minerals associated with general geologic environments. A single day field trip may be required.
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GEOL 3501 - Mineralogy Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: GEOL 1040 /1041 ;
Corequisite: GEOL 3500 ;
Description: Students in lab component examine minerals in hand samples and microscopes learning the science of formation, classification, physical properties, chemistry, and crystal structure of common minerals associated with general geologic environments. A single day field trip may be required.
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GEOL 3600 - Petrology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: GEOL 3500 /3501 at APSU or approval of transfer credit by mineralogy instructor;
Corequisite: GEOL 3601
Description: Students learn hand sample and microscope techniques for describing and classifying rocks. Rock texture, mineralogy, and chemistry is used to interpret conditions of formation in natural geologic environments, with an emphasis on igneous and metamorphic rocks. A weekend overnight field trip is required.
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