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Fashion Merchandising and Design (FMD) |
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FMD 3500 - Orientation to Fashion Merchandising and Design Internship.
(3-0-3). This course integrates professional experience, specialization course content, and the body of knowledge for the discipline in an in-depth examination of current issues affecting individuals, families, and communities. The course will also prepare students for internship experience(s) and professional practice.
Prerequisites & Notes:
The course is restricted to Juniors and Seniors in the Fashion Merchandising and Design major.
Credits: 3
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FMD 3750 - Independent Study in Fashion Merchandising and Design.
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3). Provides opportunity for in-depth study of family and consumer sciences subjects for which there is not an established course. Course may be repeated once to a maximum of 9 credit hours earned from Independent Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prior approval by the instructor and the chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
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FMD 3838 - Apparel Development and Design.
(3-1-3) On Demand. Application of flat patterning theories and techniques to create original apparel.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A “C” or better in FMD 2234. Credit hours for course will be removed from student’s hours toward graduation if student already has credit for or is registered in FMD 4838: Apparel Development and Design or FCS 4838: Pattern Development and Design.
Credits: 3
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FMD 4230 - Special Topics in Fashion Merchandising and Design.
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) On Demand. Study of special topics and emerging areas in fashion merchandising and design not usually covered in other courses. Study may include readings, reports, and group discussions.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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FMD 4235 - International Special Topics in Fashion Merchandising and Design.
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) On Demand. Focused study of international topics in areas related to fashion merchandising and design with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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FMD 4275 - Internship.
(Arr.-Arr.-3-9) (Credit/No Credit). An individually-planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. May be repeated once.
Credits: 3 to 9
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FMD 4440 - Undergraduate Research.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-3) On Demand. This course provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to perform individualized laboratory or theoretical research in collaboration with a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Cumulative GPA of 2.50; at least junior status and permission of supervising faculty member. May be repeated once to a maximum of 6 credits from Undergraduate Research.
Credits: 1 to 3
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FMD 4444 - Honors Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Consideration of special topics in fashion merchandising and design. Special emphasis on an area of interest to the student approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator. May be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors College and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.
Credits: 3
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FMD 4555 - Honors Research.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Study of research methods and processes including defining research problems, and collecting and analyzing data. Students will conduct a literature review and prepare a research proposal.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and/or approval of the Honors Coordinator. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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FMD 4644 - Honors Thesis.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Intensive research in preparation of a thesis on a topic in family and consumer sciences approved by faculty supervisor and the Departmental Honors Coordinator. May not be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.
Credits: 3
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FMD 4772 - Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Exploration of the concepts, applications, legal and regulatory issues concerning sustainability and social change in the fashion merchandising and design industries. Credit hours for course will be removed from student’s hours toward graduation if student already has credit for or is registered in FMD 3222: Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion.
Credits: 3
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FMD 4848 - Cultural Aspects of Fashion.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Significance of sociological and psychological reasons for clothing selection; political and economic trends affecting clothing.
Credits: 3
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FMD 4926 - Visual Merchandising.
(3-0-3) F, S. Development of visual merchandising techniques and materials to present goods and services in relationship to functional and aesthetic concerns.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FMD 2244 or its equivalent.
Credits: 3
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Film Studies (FILM) |
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FILM 2759G - History of Cinema.
(3-2-3) On Demand. The course offers a comprehensive yet selective overview of the history of cinema, integrating the basic tools for analyzing film as art. It will examine how the uses of camera, editing, lighting, sound, and acting contribute to the construction of meaning for audiences, as well as consider how meaning is filtered through various cultural and historical contexts. Equivalent Course: FILM 3759G. Grade and credit hours for this course will be removed if student already has credit for or is registered in FILM 3759G. WI
Credits: 3
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Finance (FIN) |
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FIN 3300 - Fundamentals of Financial and Tax Planning.
(3-0-3) On Demand. An introduction to the financial and tax planning process.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3720 - Investments.
(3-0-3) F, S. The study of investment theories and practices for implementing investment goals in relation to risk-return tradeoffs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 2810 with C or better, BUS 3710 with C or better or BUS 3070 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business. The online sections of this course will be restricted to students in the online CFP program except during the summer session.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3730 - Financial Markets: Commodities, Derivatives, and Securities.
(3-0-3) F, S. The course provides comprehensive discussion of the financial sector including financial markets, determination of interest rates, and valuation and uses of derivative securities. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3740 - Real Estate Fundamentals.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A study of theory and practice in real estate, with social, legal and economic implications.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better or BUS 3070 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3750 - Management of Financial Institutions.
(3-0-3) F, S. The management, organizational structure, regulatory environment, and risks of financial institutions.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better or BUS 3070 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3760 - Real Estate Investment.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A study of the unique characteristics of real property and the application of standard finance concepts to real estate investment analysis with considerations for mixed asset portfolios.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better or FIN 3720 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3770 - Working Capital Management.
(3-0-3) F, S. The management of the short-term assets and liabilities of a business. Includes financial forecasting, banking and bank relationships, short-term sources and uses of funds.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better or BUS 3070 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3780 - Long-Term Financial Management.
(3-0-3) F, S. The management of the long-term assets and liabilities of a business. Includes capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, and dividend decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3900 - Risk and Insurance.
(3-0-3) F, S. The study of risk management to include life, health, property, and liability insurance.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better or BUS 3070 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 3970 - Study Abroad.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970. Course may be repeated once, with permission of the School of Business Chair, as topics change.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites to be determined by the topic(s) to be covered, and a declared School of Business major, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 1 to 15
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FIN 4110 - Special Topics in Finance.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Topics to be announced. Course may be repeated once, with permission of the School of Business Chair, as topics change.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business. May have specific additional prerequisites depending on the topic.
Credits: 3
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FIN 4200 - Portfolio Management.
(3-0-3) F, S. An introduction to constructing and managing investment portfolios. The emphasis is on maximizing investors’ risk-adjusted returns through security selection and diversification.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FIN 3720 and FIN 3730, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 4220 - Applied Securities Analysis.
(3-0-3) F, S. An integration of investment and portfolio management concepts with applications to real-time portfolio management. Students research, recommend, and execute buy/sell orders. Topics include analyst research, research report writing, portfolio manager decision-making, and development of skills to recognize anomalies in security markets.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FIN 3720 and FIN 3730, or permission of the Instructor.
Credits: 3
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FIN 4275A - Internship in Finance I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) (Credit/No Credit) Monitored work or service experience requiring development and application of finance knowledge and skills.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better, a declared Finance major, and approval of Internship Learning Agreement by the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 1 to 15
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FIN 4275 - Internship in Finance.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) (Credit/No Credit) Monitored work or service experience requiring development and application of finance knowledge and skills.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better, a declared Finance major, and approval of Internship Learning Agreement by the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 1 to 15
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FIN 4300 - Retirement and Estate Planning.
(3-0-3) On Demand. An integration of the financial planning process, concepts and applications into structuring planning for retirement and the transfer of assets through a will, or trusts and gifts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 4400 - Financial Analysis and Planning.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A seminar approach to studying the contemporary issues concerning analysis of firm performance and development of financial plans to support the firm’s strategic objectives.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3710 with C or better, FIN 3720, FIN 3730, FIN 3770, and FIN 3780, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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FIN 4500 - Financial Planning Case Studies.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Application and synthesis of financial and tax planning process.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FIN 3300, FIN 3720, FIN 3900, and FIN 4300, or permission of the Chair, School of Business. FIN 3900 and FIN 4300 may be taken concurrently with FIN 4500.
Credits: 3
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FIN 4740 - Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Intensive investigation of a topic under the supervision of an instructor. Enrollment is by application. Course may be repeated once. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
Senior standing, BUS 3710, a declared School of Business major, cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher, consent of the supervising instructor, and approval of a completed independent study plan by the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 1 to 6
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FIN 4820 - International Finance.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Financial aspects of operating multinational firms. Topics included are international markets, exchange rate theories, foreign trade financing, and both raising funds and investing resources internationally. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 3710 with C or better, FIN 3730, BUS 3200 or ECN 3860, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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General Studies (GST) |
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GST 10001, 10002 - Reading and Study Improvement.
(2-2-2) Learning principles as they apply to the development of efficient study skills, emphasis on reading instruction designed to improve comprehension and rate. May be repeated once; does not count toward graduation.
Credits: 2
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GST 1100 - Career Seminar.
(1-0-0) S. This course is designed to help individuals develop the skills needed to make wise decisions regarding their academic and career goals. Course may not be repeated. This course is only for students in the Gateway Program.
Credits: 0
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Geology/Geography (GEO) |
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GEO 1100G - Cultural Geography.
(3-0-3) A geographic survey of population, agriculture, politics, language, religion, folk and popular culture, ethnicity, and cities, focusing on origins, processes, and patterns in western and non-western cultures. S4 900N
Credits: 3
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GEO 1120G - The Natural Environment.
(3-2-4) F, S. An introduction to basic components of Earth’s natural environment, focusing on physical processes related to air, water, land, and life. Topics covered include energy interactions, weather and climate, water resources, landforms, disasters, ecosystems, and human-environment relations.
Credits: 4
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GEO 1190G - Cultural Geography, Honors.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A geographic survey of population, agriculture, politics, language, religion, folk and popular culture, ethnicity, and cities, focusing on origins, processes, and patterns in western and non-western cultures. Field trips and a field research paper will enhance the student’s ability to read and interpret places and landscapes. S4 900N WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the University Honors College.
Credits: 3
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GEO 1200G - World Regional Geography.
(3-0-3) A geographic analysis exploring developed and developing regions of the world. Discussion of regions and countries, people and environments, will emphasize international understanding. Equivalent Course: GEO 1290G. S4 900N
Credits: 3
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GEO 1290G - World Regional Geography, Honors.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A geographical analysis examining the developed and developing regions of the world. Discussion of interrelationships between people and their environments from a spatial viewpoint. Research papers and class presentations are required to raise international geographic awareness. S4 900N WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the University Honors College.
Credits: 3
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GEO 1300G - Introduction to Earth Sciences.
(3-2-4) An introduction to earth processes, resources, rocks, minerals, maps, time, and plate tectonics. The interaction of natural processes in the physical environment and human activity will be discussed. Lab work and field trip are required. P1 907L
Prerequisites & Notes:
Grade and credit hours for this course will be removed if student already has credit for or is registered in GEO 1320G.
Credits: 4
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GEO 1390G - Introduction to Earth Sciences, Honors.
(3-2-4) On Demand. Study of the planet Earth as a system consisting of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Emphasis on how processes occurring within the solid, liquid, and gaseous portions of the Earth system act to influence its surface. Field trips and short papers will stress scientific communication skills. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the University Honors College.
Credits: 4
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GEO 1400G - Weather and Climate.
(3-2-4) F, S. This course provides a basic understanding of global weather and climate processes. It emphasizes prominent theoretical and applied aspects of the atmosphere that affect our everyday life. Topics covered also include contemporary issues such as weather analysis, severe weather, weather forecasting, and climate change. P1 905L
Credits: 4
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GEO 1490G - Weather and Climate, Honors.
(3-2-4) On Demand. An introduction to the study of the atmosphere and its processes. Topics include: atmospheric structure and composition, weather elements, climatic change, and interactions between man and the atmosphere. Research papers and field trips required. P1 905L WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the University Honors College.
Credits: 4
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GEO 2000G - Food and Agriculture.
(3-0-3) On Demand. . A topical and regional exploration of historic and current trends in agricultural practices and land use in the United States. Content and discussions will relate to how farmland is used, from where our food, fuel, and fiber come, and the relationships among society, the environment, and agriculture. Though not equivalent courses, students who have received credit for GEO 3330 cannot take GEO 2000G for credit. Online sections of this course are available to off-campus students only.
Credits: 3
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GEO 2100 - Geology of Energy Resources.
(3-0-3) S. This course is designed to explore the science behind the energy resources – how the deposits form geologically, how geologists explore the earth to discover where the deposits are located and what techniques and technology are required to extract and process the resources as well as the remediation techniques necessary to restore the landscape after extraction has ceased.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or GEO 1390G or equivalent; may not be taken concurrently.
Credits: 3
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GEO 2200 - History of the Earth.
(3-2-4) S. A history of Earth, including its creation, evolution of the planet and of life on Earth, an investigation of mountain building, geochemical cycles, basic stratigraphic and structural relations. Both field and lab methods used to interpret Earth history events will be investigated.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1300G, 1320G, or 1390G.
Credits: 4
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GEO 2420 - Regional Geomorphology.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Landforms of the United States; work with maps of landforms; consideration to composition, distribution and the processes by which the land is shaped. Field trip. P1 905L
Credits: 3
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GEO 2440 - Mineralogy.
(3-2-4) F. A study of minerals with emphasis on crystallography, chemistry, classification, identification, genesis, and association.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or GEO 1390G; and CHM 1310G and 1315G or concurrent enrollment.
Credits: 4
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GEO 2450G - Oceanography.
(3-0-3) Integrated, descriptive study of the world oceans including the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the marine environment as well as the interrelationship between the world oceans and human activities. A limit of three hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3000 - Geography of Illinois.
(3-0-3) Su. A regional and topical analysis of Illinois’ geography. The course will focus on physical processes and landforms, historic settlement, the rural/urban divide, and current political economy, and human-environment interactions such as resource consumption, urbanization, agriculture, and the environment.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3020 - Natural Disasters.
(3-0-3) F. On Demand. This course examines the physical properties of different types of natural hazards—including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, slope movements, flooding, hurricanes, and tornadoes—and human responses to them. The natural causes of these events, human risk and vulnerability, challenges of disaster preparation and response, and the role of scientists in these issues are explored. WI
Credits: 3
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GEO 3025 - Geography of the United States and Canada.
(3-0-3) F, Su. This course is designed as a regional geographic approach of the North American realm. The course begins with an overview of the physical and human characteristics of the U.S. and Canada followed by in-depth analysis of major themes and trends of assigned regions. Students will evaluate North America’s regions and critically analyze how they function as components of national, continental, and worldwide systems.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3050 - Geography and Culture of Africa.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A geographic survey of Africa’s contemporary development prospects, population growth and food production, rural-urban migration, changing cultural landscapes and their impact on the environment, urban and industrial development, history of colonialism, and regional differences in economic, social, political, cultural, and environmental conditions.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3055 - Geography and Culture of Asia.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A regional geography with emphasis on population dynamics, physical and cultural landscapes, environment, and economic development that gives the distinct characteristics of Eastern, Southern, Southeastern and Southwestern realms of Asia. An investigation of problems and prospects of Asian countries.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3060 - Geography and Culture of Europe.
(3-0-3) S-even-numbered years. This course is designed as a geographic study of the European Realm that will focus on both the human and physical characteristics of the continent. Topics will include the environmental, population, cultural, economic, and political geography of the region. Special attention will be given to the dynamic changes of the European economic and political situation and how it impacts the continent and the rest of the world. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3070 - Geography and Culture of Mexico, Central America and Caribbean.
(3-0-3) F. This course studies the natural and cultural landscapes of Middle America including Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Special attention is given to the geographical identity and cultural diversity of the region. Topics include environmental issues, colonial history, natural resources, industrialization, geopolitical contexts, transportation, agriculture, population patterns, urban growth and migration.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3080 - Geography and Culture of South America.
(3-0-3) On Demand (odd-numbered years). This course studies the natural and cultural landscapes of South America. Special attention is given to the geographical identity and cultural diversity of the region. Topics include environmental issues, colonial history, natural resources, industrialization, geopolitical contexts, transportation, agriculture, population patterns, urban growth and migration.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3085 - Vertebrate Paleoenvironments and Paleoecology.
(3-0-3) S. This course will investigate principles of vertebrate paleontology, paleoenvironmental and paleoecological reconstructions and analyses. The focus will be on the fossil record of vertebrate organisms from their origins through the Pleistocene.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430 or permission of the instructor; may not be taken concurrently. Restriction: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3115 - Introduction to Paleoclimate.
(3-2-4) F. An introduction to basic principles and applications of paleoclimatology. A review of processes and archives of climate data will be investigated using examples from Earth history.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 2200 or permission of the instructor; may not be taken concurrently.
Credits: 4
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GEO 3200 - Human Impacts on the Environment.
(3-0-3) Emphasis on human impacts on the environment and the necessity of conservation. Discussion of sustainability and resources as potential factors limiting society’s development. Focus on humans as agents of environmental change.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3275 - Planetary Geology.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Investigation of the nature and origin of the solar system, formation, composition, and differentiation of the planets, including planetary processes. Detailed exploration of planetary processes including impact cratering, and volcanism, atmospheric evolution, and water-rock interaction. Special focus placed on exploration efforts past, present, and future. Credit will not be granted for both GEO 3275 and GEO 3470 Special Topics: Planetary Geology.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3320 - Natural Resource Management.
(3-0-3) S. A topical and regional assessment of management issues related to farmlands, wetlands, waterways, grasslands, forests, and other natural systems. Specific attention will be given to contemporary geographic issues affecting rural and agricultural landscapes in the U.S., with specific studies focusing on east-central Illinois.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3340 - Land Change Science.
(3-0-3) On Demand. An examination of the types, rates, causes, and consequences of contemporary land use and land cover change, primarily in the United States.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3400 - Broadcast Meteorology Practicum.
(3-0-3) F. Study of forecasting techniques, synoptic meteorology, and using scientific methods in determining a meteorological forecast for the general public. Students will engage in preparing daily forecasts from meteorological models and then broadcast their results online. This course will enhance the students’ future in broadcasting by merging science and communication. Students will have an opportunity to work with WEIU-TV.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1400G.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3405 - Petrology.
(3-2-4) S. A study of the physical, chemical, spatial, and chronological properties and processes that reflect the origin, evolution, and occurrence of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory work emphasizes the petrographic microscope and its applications. Field work required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 2440.
Credits: 4
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GEO 3410 - Climatology.
(2-2-3) F. Study of the earth’s energy and water balances, climate classification systems, synoptic climatology, paleoclimatology, agricultural and urban climatology, theory of jet streams.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1400G (or equivalent).
Credits: 3
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GEO 3420 - Geomorphology: Surficial Processes and Landforms.
(2-2-3) S. This course examines landforms, their development and their spatial and temporal distribution on earth’s surface, and the processes responsible for their formation. The wide-ranging roles of glaciers, rivers, slope movements, wind, waves, weathering, and humans on landforms and geomorphological processes are presented. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1120G or GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or 1390G or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3430 - Structural Geology.
(2-2-3) F. Forces involved in the deformation of rocks with emphasis on the recognition and interpretation of the resultant geologic structures. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430, 3405 and MAT 1330 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3440 - Tectonics.
(3-0-3) S-odd-numbered years. This course will evaluate the plate tectonic paradigm in terms of its historical evolution and modern application to understanding earth processes. Focus will be placed on defining the geometric, kinematic, and dynamic framework of the three types of plate boundaries, existing problems with rigid plate theory, and the evidence for the plate tectonic approximation. Field work is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3430 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3460 - Economic Mineral Deposits.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Origin, geologic occurrence and utilization of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prior or concurrent enrollment in GEO 3405.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3470 - Seminar in Geology.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-3) F, S. Discussions, reports, and field/laboratory work concerning selected geoscience topics, with instructor guidance. May be taken more than twice for credit if a different topic is covered each time.
Credits: 1 to 3
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GEO 3505 - Volcanology.
(2-2-3) On Demand. A study of volcanic features and eruptions. The relationship of eruptive products, styles, and mechanisms to volcanic features and hazards is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3405 or concurrent enrollment.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3510 - Principles of Sedimentation.
(2-2-3) F. Sources of sediments, mechanics of transportation, depositional controls, post-depositional changes; physical and chemical properties of sedimentary rocks, classifications; analytical laboratory techniques. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 2200 and 3405.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3525 - Hydrogeology.
(2-2-3) On Demand. The study of the inter-relationships of geological materials and processes with water.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3420.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3550 - Surface Water Processes and Resources.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Principles of the water cycle, surface and subsurface routing, drainage basins, stream channel form and processes, effects of climate. Illustrates human responses to and modification of hydrologic systems. Field trip required. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1120G or GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or GEO 1390G.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3560 - Principles of Stratigraphy.
(2-2-3) S. Development and use of stratigraphic column, sedimentary facies, space-time relationships, principles or correlation, tectonic framework of sedimentation, analysis of clastic, organic, chemical sedimentary sequences. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3510.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3600 - Economic Geography.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Survey of theoretical and empirical approaches to the location of economic activities and of organizational structures. Analysis of spatial patterns of resource, industrial, commercial and service activities. Emphasis on local and regional development, growth and decline, transportation and planning.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3620 - Geography of Tourism.
(3-0-3) S-odd-numbered years. This course is designed as a spatial analysis of the world’s major tourism destination regions including environmental, urban, and cultural attractions. Geographic and economic factors affecting the development of tourism regions are considered. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3640 - Geography of Sports.
(3-0-3) S. This course is designed as a geographic survey of sports and the impact they have on the contemporary global society. This course will provide an overview of the history and current trends of sports including their origin and diffusion within the United States and around the world. The economic, social, and cultural impact of sports will also be covered. Each student is expected to gain an understanding of how sports have changed over time and how they have shaped our society today.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3650 - Advanced Cultural Geography.
(3-0-3) F-odd-numbered years. Concerned with understanding the material culture that gives character to a place or area. Emphasis on a study of environmental perception, attitudes and values that influence our personal images of the world. Special focus on reading and interpreting the ordinary landscape of the manmade habitat.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3700 - Historical Geography of the United States.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Reconstructing past geographical landscapes of the United States to 1900. Emphasis on changing landscape patterns and spatial organization patterns through time, perception of relic landscape features and contemporary preservation of distinctive historic places and areas.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3750 - Population Geography.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Survey of world distribution of population through time. Examines patterns and consequences of mortality, fertility and migration. Emphasis on theories and models of migration, past and contemporary migration patterns, and information flow and individual movement in geographic space.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3775 - Urban Geography.
(3-0-3) S, Su. Examines from a geographic perspective the origin, location, function, internal structure, growth and interaction of urban areas in the United States and other regions of the world; considers problems of modern cities and the role of city planning in Western and non-Western contexts.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3780 - Land Use Planning.
(3-0-3) S, Su. An introduction to land use planning in the United States, focusing on the geographic and institutional dimensions; a survey of the policy and legislative basis for land use controls at the urban, regional, and federal level, including controlled growth, zoning, development agreements, and environmental legislation.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3810 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
(2-2-3) F, S. An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) emphasizing broad software competency and foundations of spatial information theory. Hands-on labs will focus on conceptual understanding of how spatial entities and processes are modeled in a GIS environment, how to create high-quality maps and perform basic spatial analyses. Students will be exposed to both commercial and open source GIS.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3820 - Remote Sensing I.
(2-2-3) F. An introduction to basic principles and applications of remote sensing. The theory and physical properties of image acquisition, processing and analysis will be demonstrated using examples from a variety of applications. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3825 - Lidar Mapping.
(2-2-3) S. The course presents the background, theory, and various applications of lidar to mapping in the geospatial field. Both physical principles of airborne laser mapping and digital processing of datasets are examined. Emphasis is given to the wide variety of possible applications.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3830 - GIS: Building Geodatabases.
(2-2-3) S. This course covers the fundamental concepts of building geographic databases and focuses on the storage, management, and quality control of GIS data. Students will learn how to create Esri Geodatabases, how to migrate existing data to a geodatabase, and how to edit data stored in a geodatabase. GEO 5830 is an equivalent course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3810 or permission from the instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3865 - Advanced Cartography.
(1-4-3) On Demand. Instruction and practice in the techniques of thematic mapping including design, compilation, construction and photographic reproduction. Introduction to data transformation and computer-assisted reproduction.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3800.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3870 - Remote Sensing II.
(2-2-3) S. An advanced study in remote sensing theory and practice including in-depth variations in classification and spatial analysis procedures with applications to the geographical, geological, biological, and social sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3820. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3875 - Field Methods.
(1-4-3) Application of geographical field techniques to the analysis of areas. Emphasis on making physical and cultural observations and measurements including map reading, photo interpretation, field sketch mapping, compass traverses, sampling, questionnaire design, interviewing, analysis and reporting.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3885 - Quantitative Methods in Geography.
(3-0-3) F. Application of basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis on the understanding of the quantitative method as it is applied in the analysis and classification of geographical data and spatial problems.
Credits: 3
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GEO 39601 - Special Topics in Earth Science I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and off-campus fieldwork on specific areas of topics in earth science. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Special Topics credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Minimum of two courses in earth science or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
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GEO 39602 - Special Topics in Earth Science II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and off-campus fieldwork on specific areas of topics in earth science. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Special Topics credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Minimum of two courses in earth science or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
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GEO 39603 - Special Topics in Earth Science III.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and off-campus fieldwork on specific areas of topics in earth science. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Special Topics credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Minimum of two courses in earth science or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
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GEO 39701 - Study Abroad in Earth Science.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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GEO 39702 - Study Abroad in Geography.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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GEO 39703 - Study Abroad in Geology.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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