Jun 29, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, prerequisites, repeat/retake information, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Quarter 2008-09. This information is necessarily subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

 

Geological Sciences

  
  • GEOL 443 - Advanced Invertebrate Paleontology


    Detailed topics may include paleobiogeography, macroevolutionary theory, phylogenetic theory, and methods, and other advanced paleontologic methods. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 341

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 444 - Ichnology


    The study of trace fossils, including tracks, trails, burrows, borings, and nests, in marine and continental environments throughout geologic time. Topics include ichnologic theory, ichnotaxonomy, applications to paleoecologic and taphonomic problems, application to sedimentologic and stratigraphic problems, and application to oil and natural gas exploration. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 341 OR 350

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 446 - Earth Systems Evolution


    Synthesis of the coupled histories of the Earth’s interior, surface, and life. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 350 & (PHYS 201 OR 251) & SR

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 448 - Paleoecology


    Examination of concepts of the relationship of organism with their environment that can be effectively studied within the fossil record. Topics include competition, predation, ecologic convergence, community paleoecology, and relationship to macroevolution. This course will be divided between lectures and discussions of current paleoecologic literature.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 341

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 451 - Diagenesis


    Critical view of diagenetic principles using numerous examples. Many topics are selected from recent journal articles. Students read, present, and discuss current literature, as well as writing a term paper. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 424

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 452 - Depositional Environments


    Advanced coverage of depositional processes and environments. Latter part of course focuses on global sedimentation and events. Students read, present, and discuss current literature, as well as write a term paper. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 350

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 453 - Physical Limnology


    Physical parameters and processes in lake environments, including temperature, light, heat, oxygen, alkalinity, and dissolved ions. Labs include outdoor sampling and measurements. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 101 OR 202 & CHEM (123 OR 153)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 454 - Carbonate Depositional Systems I


    Study of carbonate rocks in the modern and geologic record, including patterns and processes of sedimentation and diagenesis as well as depositional models. Lectures, labs, and field trips.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 350

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 454A - Carbonate Depositional Systems II


    Field study of modern and Pleistocene carbonate rocks and depositional environments of the Bahamas. Involves a week long field trip during spring break and a post-field project.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 454

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 457 - Petroleum Geology


    Course is designed for geology students at the senior undergraduate and graduate levels. It will provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts and processes that govern a) the generation, migration, and trapping of hydrocarbon resources, and b) the fundamentals of exploration for, and exploitation of, these resources. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 360 OR CONCURRENT

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 458 - Fluvial Sedimentology


    Provides students with an understanding of how to interpret the depositional environment of sedimentary rocks deposited by rivers and the large and small-scale forces that control the formation and preservation of these deposits.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 350

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 464 - Regional Tectonics


    Global tectonics and structure of continental cratons and margins, mid-ocean ridges, island arcs, and major orogenic belts. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 360

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 466 - Geodynamics: The Earth’s Interior


    Solid earth geophysics (gravity, magnetics, seismicity, heat flow) and internal structure, dynamics, and evolution of Earth’s core, mantle, and crust. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 320

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 467 - Tectonophysics


    Quantitative modeling of solid-earth physical processes. Physical properties of minerals, rocks, and unconsolidated materials. Modeling of tectonic-plate flexure, geothermal heat flow, seismic-wave propagation, and fault mechanics. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: MATH 340 & (PHYS 202 OR 253)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 471 - Advanced Environmental Geology


    Covers the conceptual basis for understanding transport and reaction processes that govern change in many environmental systems. Emphasizes processes occurring at the three major environmental interfaces: air and water, water and the adjoining earthen material, and air and soil. Includes chemical and thermal equilibrium, chemical transport, and transport and transfer of energy across the interfaces. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 101 OR 202 & CHEM (123 OR 153) & SR

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 473 - Forensic Geoscience


    Introduction to geologic, geophysical, and geochemical techniques employed by forensic investigators. For majors in chemistry, biology, anthropology and geology.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 350 OR CHEM 433 OR BIOS 364 OR ANTH 447

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 475A - Field Geology I


    Introduction to field mapping techniques learned in GEOL 475B, based on projects in the Applachian region. This course, only in combination with GEOL 475B (Field Geology II) satifies the field camp requirement.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 360 & SR

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 475B - Field Geology II:


    Application of field and mapping techniques learned in GEOL 475A, based on projects in the Death Valley region. This course, only in combination with GEOL 475A (Field Geology I), satisfies the field camp requirement.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 475A

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 476 - Subsurface Methods


    Resume of drilling, sampling, and logging by electric, radioactivity, temperature, and neutron methods as applied to petroleum exploration, water, and engineering projects. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 350 & (PHYS 202 OR 252)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 480 - Principles of Hydrogeology


    Principles governing occurrence, movement, and recovery of water in soil and aquifers. Hydrologic cycle, water budget, hydrology of agriculture, watershed studies, water chemistry, and pollution. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 OR 202 OR 283) & (MATH 163B OR 263B) & (PHYS 202 OR 253)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 481 - Groundwater Flow Modeling


    Steady and unsteady flow to well, analysis of pumping test data, water well design, well development, interference of wells, and design of well fields. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 480 & C S 230

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 482 - Transport Processes in Groundwater


    Basic principles and fundamental equations; D.E. of groundwater motion, solution of boundary value problems for different types of aquifers. Analytical and numerical methods in subsurface hydrology with emphasis on finite difference method; digital model. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 481 & MATH 340

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 483 - Field Hydrology


    (summer) Field training in techniques of hydrology, hydrogeo-chemistry, and water resources evaluation. 3 wks.
    Prerequisites: WATER RESOURCES BACKGROUND

    Credit Hours: 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 485 - Introduction to Applied Geophysics


    Introductory course in environmental and geotechnical geophysics. Survey of applied geophysical methods including seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, and electromagnetic techniques. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: PHYS 202 OR 253

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 486 - Applied Seismology


    Field methods and analysis techniques for seismic characterization of shallow subsurface, multichannel digital data acquisition, generalized reciprocal refraction and common offset refraction techniques as practiced in environmental and geotechnical industries. 4 lec.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 485

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 488 - Paleomagnetism


    Fundamental principles of paleomagnetism and its aplications. Topics include its physical and chemical basis and measurement as well as the origin of remanent magnetization.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 315

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GEOL 489 - Advanced Topics in Hydrogeology


    In-depth study of an advanced or current topic in hydrogeology, exploring (but not limited to) such areas as karst hydrogeology, fracture-flow hydrology, mine hydrology, unsaturated flow, and inverse modeling. Consult instructor for topics.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 480

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 hours.
  
  • GEOL 490 - Seminar in Geology


    Several seminars on specific topics in geological sciences will be offered yearly. It is recommended that all majors participate in at least one seminar.
    Credit Hours: 1 to 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • GEOL 491 - Geologic Studies


    Individual or small-roup independent study arranged with faculty members.
    Prerequisites: MAX 12 HRS

    Credit Hours: 1 to 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • GEOL 492 - Internship


    Provides qualified students with the opportunity to receive credit for work experience directly related to the geological sciences. Supervised by geological sciences faculty and evaluated by an on-the-job supervisor. A report detailing the internship activities is required before credit is awarded.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GEOL 495 - Senior Thesis


    Independent research project requiring departmental approval of thesis proposal before registering. Required for departmental honors program.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1 to 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.

German (Germanic)

  
  • GER 111 - Elementary German


    Introduction to pronunciation and basic grammar. Development of comprehension and speaking skills. Beginning course of 3-qtr 1st-yr sequence.
    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 111R - Elem Ger-Reading


    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 111W - Elementary German


    Prerequisites: GERMAN WORK PROGRAM

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 112 - Elementary German


    Continuation of 111.
    Prerequisites: GER 111

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 112R - Elementary Reading


    Prerequisites: GER 111

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 113 - Elementary German


    Continuation of 112. Continued development of skills of oral and written production and comprehension.
    Prerequisites: GER 112

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 113R - Elementary Ger


    Prerequisites: GER 112 SPECIAL INTENSIVE READ PER

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 114 - Intensive El Ger


    Credit Hours: 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 211 - Intermediate German


    Continued development of listening comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Grammar review. Lab required. 1st course of 3-qtr intermediate-level sequence.
    Prerequisites: GER 113 OR 2-3 YRS HS GER

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 211R - Intermediate Ger


    Prerequisites: GER 113 OR 2-3 YRS HS GER

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 212 - Intermediate German


    Continuation of 211. Emphasis on discussion of modern texts. Continued development of listening comprehension and speaking and writing skills. Lab required.
    Prerequisites: GER 211

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 212R - Intermed Reading


    Prerequisites: GER 211

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 213 - Intermediate German


    Modern German texts are read and form basis for discussions and written assignments. Completion of 213 fulfills foreign language requirement of College of Arts and Sciences.
    Prerequisites: GER 212 OR 4-5 YRS HS GER

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 213R - Intermed Reading


    Prerequisites: GER 212 OR 4-5 HS GER

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 213S - Intermediate Ger


    Prerequisites: GER 212 & SCEINCE MAJOR & 4-5 YRS HS GER

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 235 - German Drama on Stage


    Presentation of German drama on stage. Private coaching in pronunciation and inflection of German. Credit varies according to role of student. May be repeated for credit with perm.
    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • GER 297T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 298 - Independent Study in German


    Reading and discussion of assigned materials (books, periodicals, films, tapes) on specific topics involving German language. Does not count toward major or minor. Does not satisfy language requirement.
    Prerequisites: GER 213

    Credit Hours: 1 to 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • GER 298T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 299T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 341 - Advanced Conversation and Composition


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 213

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 342 - Advanced Conversation and Composition


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 341

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 343 - Advanced Conversation and Composition


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 342

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 345 - Business German


    Development of the student’s linguistic abilities in German in a business context. Readings, videos, and discussions will focus on business terminology and practices in German-speaking countries. Written assignments include preparing a resume and a letter of application in German.
    Prerequisites: GER 342

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 348 - German Culture and Civilization


    Historical, intellectual, and artistic aspects of German, Austrian, and Swiss culture from earliest times to present.
    Prerequisites: GER 213

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 349 - German Culture and Civilization


    Continuation of 348.
    Prerequisites: GER 213

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 355 - Introduction to German Literature


    Study of major literary works, with emphasis on 18th and 19th centuries.
    Prerequisites: GER 341

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 356 - Introduction to German Literature


    Study of major literary works of 20th century.
    Prerequisites: GER 341

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 396 - Internship in German


    Practice using the language in a work environment. Does not count for major.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1 to 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • GER 397T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 398T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 399T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 425 - 19th-Century German Literature


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 426 - 19th-Century German Literature


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 427 - 19th-Century German Literature


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 429 - 20th-Century German Literature


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 430 - 20th-Century German Literature


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 431 - 20th-Century German Literature


    [Seminar contents varies.]
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 433 - German Lyric Poetry


    Interpretative and critical study of German lyric poetry.
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 435 - Proseminar


    Intensive analysis of major author, literary genre, or theme. When subject is changed, student may re-enroll.
    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
  
  • GER 437 - Phonology


    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 439 - Grammatical Structure


    Selected problems in analysis and classroom presentation of German morphology and syntax.
    Prerequisites: GER 343

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 441 - Stylistics


    Advanced writing and stylistic analysis. Practice in variety of nonfiction prose techniques.
    Prerequisites: GER 343

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 445 - Adv Lang Skills Appl


    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 447 - Rdgs Ger Lit 17 Cen


    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 448 - Rdgs Ger Lit 17 Cen


    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 453 - The Age of Goethe


    Major works of Lessing, Schiller, and Goethe.
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 454 - The Age of Goethe


    Continuation of 453. See 453 for description.
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 455 - The Age of Goethe


    Continuation of 453 and 454. See 453 for description.
    Prerequisites: GER 355 & 356

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GER 497T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 498 - Independent Study in German


    Directed individual readings, discussion, and reports in language at advanced level. Does not count toward 400-level hrs required for major. Maximum of two credits may count toward minor.
    Prerequisites: 8 CREDITS AT 300 LEVEL

    Credit Hours: 1 to 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.
  
  • GER 498T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • GER 499T - German Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 to 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.

Global Leadership Center

  
  • GLC 100 - The Global Experience


    To raise the awareness of a broad range of global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. To use a problem-based format to address these issues. To foster contacts between American and international students in order to learn about other countries and cultures. To encourage teamwork and collaboration among students and faculty from different disciplines–both face to face and by using Intranet communication software.
    Prerequisites: (FR OR SOPH ONLY) & MAX 3 HRS

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
  
  • GLC 201 - Global Learning Community Introductory Project


    Introduction to project-based learning. Team research and analysis of global issues, with an emphasis on business, communication, and international relations. Perform country, industry,and company analyses; recommend options and solutions; and present ideas orally and in writing. Sample projects: Should McDonalds continue to invest in Russia? Should Wal-Mart expand into Malaysia? Should Amazon.com stay in the French and/or German markets? What should Starbucks’ strategy be in Southeast Asia?
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 202 - Business and Communication in Transitional Societies


    Two-stage project focusing on issues and challenges faced by companies, organizations, and nongovernmental organizations in transitional societies. In stage one, teams undertake a country analysis and develop a communications campaign to promote the country to a global media audience. In stage two, work continues in bi-national teams on projects for companies or organizations. Two weeks of winter intersession are spent overseas (Hungary; Ecuador; Czech Republic; Thailand) conducting the project. Sample projects: How can Hungary tell its story through the global media? What story can Ecuador tell through the global media to promote its economic goals? How can Brno tell its story through the media? How can a Bangkok enterprise tell its story through the media?
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 203 - Building Cross-National Alliances


    Understanding barriers and opportunities in countries and regions at various stages of development, and the significance of cross-national alliances. Team research and analysis of global ventures in various fields, accounting for relevant legal, economic, political, and social factors. Sample projects: Investigate potential market entry for satellite cell phones in China, Australia, Italy, Japan, Brazil, and Kuwait. Building institutional partnerships for student exchange and study abroad programs in Argentina, Ghana, Morocco, and Turkey. World Music and Social Change.
    Prerequisites: GLC 201 & 202

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 204 - Communication and Development


    Research and analysis of how communication can be used to promote development in such areas as agriculture, education, public health, the environment, nation-building, and political and social democracy. Examines changing definitions of development and places emphasis on understanding the historical, social, economic, and political circumstances that impact development and communication strategies used to promote development. Sample projects: Research development needs in a specific country and write a grant proposal for a communication campaign to address these needs.
    Prerequisites: GLC 201 & 202

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 205 - Global Leadership Conference


    Teams plan a conference on global issues in business and communication. Selection of a conference theme and topics from proposals submitted by teams. Teams assigned specific planning tasks, such as panels and speakers, budget and funding, logistics, and publicity.
    Prerequisites: GLC 203 & 204

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 301 - Global Economic Trends and Strategic Alliances


    Focuses on how strategic alliances are shaping and changing economic and political relations among the countries of the world, and the impact of such changes on society and culture. Research the development of bilateral trade relations, regional economic groups, and the growth and interdependency of global financial markets. Analysis of how such economic alliances are reflected in geopolitics and international diplomacy, and in cooperative global initiatives in such areas as natural resources, space exploration, education, and sports. Sample project: research global mergers, joint ventures, and alliances in the airline, automotive, and telecommunications industries.
    Prerequisites: PERM REQUIRED OR (GLC 203 & 204 & 205)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 302 - Global Competition and Industry Trends


    Understanding international trade and global industry structures by comparing and contrasting joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. Comparison of markets and industries to determine the advantages and disadvantages of global and cross-industry expansion, and assessment of strategies for entry into new markets or new industries.
    Prerequisites: PERM REQUIRED OR GLC 301

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 303 - Starting a New Venture/Initiative


    Development and launch of a new venture or initiative for a national, regional, or global market or audience. Broadly defined to include commercial products and services, not-for-profit initiatives in eduction, or social and economic development. Identification of target market/audience; analysis of competition or environmental assessment; preparation of a business plan with detailed financial information, marketing strategy, and assessment of human resources and training needs.
    Prerequisites: PERM REQUIRED OR GLC 302

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GLC 400 - International Internship


    International internship that allows students to apply the knowledge and skills obtained in two years of project-based learning on global issues. Taken after sophomore year, with faculty approval, during summer, or fall or winter quarters. Written report and oral presentation on internship experiences to sophomore and junior GLC students upon return.
    Prerequisites: PERM REQUIRED OR GLC 303

    Credit Hours: 1 to 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

Greek

  
  • GK 111 - Beginning Greek


    Grammar, vocabulary, and reading of ancient Greek. Students will be introduced to Ionic, Attic, and Koine (New Testament) dialects.
    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GK 112 - Beginning Greek


    Continuation of 111. See 111 for description.
    Prerequisites: GK 111

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GK 113 - Beginning Greek


    Continuation of 111-112. See 111 for description.
    Prerequisites: GK 112

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GK 211 - Greek Prose and Poetry


    Review of language principles. Readings adapted to needs and interests.
    Prerequisites: GK 113

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2HL
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GK 212 - Greek Prose and Poetry


    Continuation of 211. See 211 for description.
    Prerequisites: GK 211

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2HL
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • GK 213 - Greek Prose and Poetry


    Continuation of 211-212. See 211 for description.
    Prerequisites: GK 212

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2HL
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
 

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