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ETME 4317 - Machine Design
Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Basic procedures of engineering machine design from concept to specifications. Material selection, tolerances, variable loads and stress concentrations, combined stresses, shaft design, couplings, bearings, gears, power transmitting elements, brakes, clutches, and welded joints. Emphasis on a logical procedure for the design of a complete machine, its components, their functions, and layout.
Prerequisites: ETME 3301 .
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ETME 4319 - Plant Engineering
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
A practicum on the design and operation of mechanical systems for commercial and industrial applications. Thermal processes, wastewater, ducts, piping, and other mechanical systems. Plant operation and maintenance.
Prerequisites: ETME 3315 or consent of instructor.
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ETME 4321 - Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
A grade of C or greater in ETME 3301 . Advanced computer-aided analysis, stress analysis, kinematics, computer simulation, advanced design software and applications, and project documentation.
Prerequisites: ETME 2333 and ETME 3301 , or consent of instructor.
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ETME 4383 - Method-Time Analysis
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Design of work methods, time study, performance rating, work sampling, and introduction to predetermined and computerized time-data systems. Applications to incentive plans and measured day work. Participative productivity improvements such as gainsharing and quality circles.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or greater in ETME 2117 and ETME 2317 and senior standing.
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ETME 4384 - Die Casting
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Topics include heat flow, dimensional repeatability, metallurgy, molten metal systems, process control, cost estimating, operating the die-casting machine, and safety.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or greater in ETME 2317 and ETME 2302 .
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ETME 4385 - Robotics and Automation
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Industrial robots, types, and methods of control and programming. Automation and application to various industrial processes. Human factors considerations. Robot system planning and justification.
Prerequisites: ETME 3312 and knowledge of computer programming or consent of instructor.
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ETME 4386 - Maintenance Management
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Planning, organization, measurement, and control of maintenance activities. The planning, acquisition, and control of replacement parts and maintenance of management information systems. Case studies and project work included.
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ETME 4387 - Senior Project II
Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Design problems obtained from industry, current applied research, or the student’s own initiative are researched in advance, and assigned as senior projects. Problems are defined, analyzed, design solved, and a final report is presented. Final reports include design calculations, drawings, and production plans, and may, depending on the scope of the project, be demonstrated and tested using a prototype.
Prerequisites: ETME 3312 , ETME 4317 , and ETME 4287 , or consent of instructor.
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ETME 4388 - Manufacturing Systems Design
One hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Manufacturing problems obtained from actual industrial situations are assigned to senior students. Each problem is analyzed, designed, and presented orally and in a formal written report by the student. Student reports include drawings, manufacturing plans, cost, and schedule and may be demonstrated by a prototype whenever possible.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or greater in ETME 4170, senior standing.
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ETME 4395 - Technology Internship
Three credit hours.
Professional experience related to the student’s discipline under the supervision of an advisor. Credit hours based on internship work experience hours. 240-hour work assignment.
Prerequisites: Junior standing in Engineering Technology, cumulative GPA of 2.50, minimum GPA of 2.30 for the previous semester, and approval of assignment by advisor.
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ETME 4399 - Special Technical Topics III
Three credit hours.
Designed to meet the special needs of students or industry to cover the application of technology to specific industrial problems.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor based on the relevance of the subject to the student’s career goals.
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MEEG 3318 - Decision and Risk Analysis
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
A study of principles and analytic techniques for rational decision-making. How to address uncertainty, conflicting objectives, and risk attitudes. How to model uncertainty. Constructing value trees and hierarchies, decision trees, and influence diagrams. Defining and calculating the value of information. Incorporating risk attitudes into analysis. Conducting sensitivity analyses. Simulating complex decisions and risks. examples drawn from the field of mechanical engineering.
Prerequisites: STAT 3350
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Finance |
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FINC 2300 - Personal Finance
Three credit hours.
Personal financial planning, including bank deposits, savings accounts, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, retirement accounts, investment in stocks and bonds, and housing. May not be taken for credit by business majors.
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FINC 3310 - Business Finance
Three credit hours.
Business finance with emphasis on the modern corporation, methods of securing and managing assets, problems of bankruptcy, reorganizations, and business combination.
Prerequisites: ECON 2310 and ECON 2323 or ECON 2321 and ECON 2322 , ACCT 2310 , and ACCT 2330
Concurrent: ECON 2323 and ACCT 2330 .
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FINC 3330 - Principles of Insurance
Three credit hours.
The phenomena of risk and risk bearing, including insurance and other methods of handling risks; introduction to the areas of property, marine, liability, disability, life insurance, and fidelity and surety bonding.
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FINC 3340 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Three credit hours.
Examination and analysis of financial markets, such as savings institutions, banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds, and others.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or greater
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FINC 3350 - Investment Analysis
Three credit hours.
Alternative investment opportunities, analysis of the economy, its industries, and particular businesses to determine the most desirable use of funds in terms of the objectives of individual and institutional investment programs.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or greater.
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FINC 3370 - Real Estate
Three credit hours.
Introduction to the real estate business, the relationship of real estate to the national and local economies, legal instruments, appraisals, property sales, and management.
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FINC 4177 - Independent Study in Real Estate
One, two, or three credit hours.
Supervised independent study in a real estate area of particular interest to the student. No more than six credit hours of Independent Study in Real Estate may apply toward a degree. Credit to be determined at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites: Consent of chairperson and instructor.
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FINC 4277 - Independent Study in Real Estate
One, two, or three credit hours.
Supervised independent study in a real estate area of particular interest to the student. No more than six credit hours of Independent Study in Real Estate may apply toward a degree. Credit to be determined at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites: Consent of chairperson and instructor.
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FINC 4320 - Bank Financial Management
Three credit hours.
Analysis and management of the asset and liability portfolio of depository financial institutions.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or greater, FINC 3340 .
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FINC 4330 - International Finance
Three credit hours.
Multinational corporate finance. Practices and problems in international finance. Balance of payments and exchange problems. Recent developments and trends in international finance.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or greater.
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FINC 4340 - Life Insurance
Three credit hours.
Development of the human life value concept and financial consequences of economic death, types of insurers, types of life insurance and annuity contracts and their uses, premium and reserve calculations, and introduction to programming for individuals, families, and institutions.
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FINC 4341 - Commercial Property and Liability Insurance
Three credit hours.
Students will learn about commercial insurance coverage and how the business of insurance is conducted in practice. Topics covered include underwriting, sales, marketing, claims adjustment, and pricing of insurance.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 .
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FINC 4350 - Financial Modeling
The course develops the financial modeling skills required by many finance jobs, with hands-on financial model building using Excel. Applications will include fixed-income problems.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or higher.
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FINC 4355 - Predictive Data Analysis
Three credit hours.
Students will apply analytical techniques informed by economic theory and probability theory to solve real-life practical problems taken from a diverse set of applications such as anticipating behavioral outcomes and estimating worst-case scenarios. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ECON 5355.
Prerequisites: ECON 3355 or Econ 7200.
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FINC 4360 - Risk Management
Three credit hours.
Introduction to the fundamentals of risk management. Scope and fundamentals of property and liability insurance; analysis of contracts, rating, underwriting, insurers, and loss adjustments and procedures.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or higher.
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FINC 4362 - Derivatives
Three credit hours.
The cash, futures, and options markets for commodities and financial instruments will be examined. An economic perspective will be used to analyze the development, functions, and mechanics of these markets. The goal is to integrate an understanding of these markets into specific economic situations in order to improve the decision-making process
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 and FINC 3350 with a grade of C or higher.
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FINC 4363 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
Three credit hours.
Financing alternatives for new and growing ventures; debt financing from investment banks, commercial banks, and SBIC, as well as equity financing from angel investors, private placements, venture capitalists, and public equity markets. Students use firm valuation methods and calculate returns to investors to create a capital plan for a growing enterprise.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 and MGMT 3300 .
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FINC 4364 - Employee Benefits
Three credit hours.
Analysis of the nature of health and social insurance; causes, extent, and economic consequences of old-age dependency, unemployment, and disability; hospitalization and medical insurance, surgical benefits, major medical coverages, disability income contracts; review of Social Security and related social insurance programs.
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FINC 4365 - Estate Planning
Three credit hours.
Importance of and techniques for risk identification and analysis as a basis for recognition of insurance requirements and application of coverages to business and personal needs.
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FINC 4366 - Introduction to Actuarial Science
Three credit hours.
Introduction to the mathematics of insurance as the basis for rate making, reserve and cash value calculations, and underwriting; importance of correct actual practices to company solvency and liquidity.
Prerequisites: FINC 4340 .
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FINC 4368 - Professional Financial Planning
Three credit hours.
Professional financial planning is the capstone course for the financial planning track of the Insurance and Financial Services major. The course covers all the significant aspects of financial planning, including gathering data and determining goals and constraints, analyzing current financial status, and developing and presenting a financial plan. The course will include case studies.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or greater, and permission of instructor.
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FINC 4371 - Real Estate Finance and Investment
Three credit hours.
Elements of mortgage financing for housing and investment property, sources of funds, application and approval, real estate investment analysis, and effects of financing and income taxation upon investment returns. A term project analyzing a proposed real estate investment is required.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 , or FINC 3370 , or consent of instructor.
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FINC 4372 - Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal
Three credit hours.
Principles of valuation and appraisal of housing and investment property, market, replacement, and income approaches. A term project appraising an existing income property is required.
Prerequisites: FINC 3370 .
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FINC 4373 - Real Estate Development and Management
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
The course analyzes an eight-stage model of real estate development using examples in the local community as well as national cases. Students will learn the roles of city planners, legislators, regulators, land planners, lawyers, lenders, property managers, and other constituencies within the development process. The course requires site and interactions with development professionals. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as FINC 5373.
Prerequisites: FINC 3370 or FINC 3310 with C or better or equivalent; FINC 7100 or equivalent.
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FINC 4377 - Independent Study in Real Estate
One, two, or three credit hours.
Supervised independent study in a real estate area of particular interest to the student. No more than six credit hours of Independent Study in Real Estate may apply toward a degree. Credit to be determined at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites: Consent of chairperson and instructor.
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FINC 4378 - Real Estate Law
Three credit hours.
An introduction to the nature of real property; ownership rights and estates; descriptions; easements, fixtures, liens, sales, land contracts; mortgage law; deeds and property transfers; cooperatives and condominiums; wills and intestate succession; zoning; and recent developments. Three credit hours.
Prerequisites: FINC 3370 and MKTG 2380 .
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FINC 4380 - Portfolio Management
Three credit hours.
Investment risks, returns, and requirements. Portfolio policies for the individual and institutional investor, functions of the stock exchange, investment bankers, and brokers.
Prerequisites: FINC 3310 with a grade of C or greater, FINC 3350 .
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FINC 4383 - Applied Equity Analysis
Three credit hours.
Using modern models of equity valuation, students analyze company and industry data, estimate fair value for equities, and then present their recommendations to a panel of industry experts. Once approved, the students’ equity selections will then be implemented in the Ford Investment Trust. Students must apply to enroll in this course; check with the department for application forms and deadlines. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as FINC 5383.
Prerequisites: FINC 3350 , and FINC 4350 with a grade of C or above and consent of chairperson and instructor.
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FINC 4395 - Advanced Financial Management
Three credit hours.
Sophisticated techniques of financial management. Application of the body of financial theory to specific problems.
Prerequisites: FINC 3350 and FINC 4350 with a grade of C or higher.
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FINC 4396 - Cooperative Education I
Three credit hours.
Designated to complement and extend the classroom learning experience through the application of theories and concepts in a professional work environment. A written project, designed in consultation with the faculty member, and a minimum of 200 hours with a participating employer during the semester are required. The exact number of weekly work hours, activities, and responsibilities depend upon the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements between the student, faculty member, and the Office of Cooperative Education. This course is accepted as elective credit in the finance major.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, finance major, completion of at least 9 hours of upper-level finance courses, cumulative GPA of 2.50, and consent of department chairperson prior to registration.
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FINC 4397 - Seminar in Finance
Three credit hours.
Advanced finance topics offered in a modular format and usually team-taught. Topics come from both the corporate and investment areas and may vary according to need.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of faculty teaching course.
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FINC 4398 - Teaching Internship
Three credit hours.
Working with individual faculty instructors, upper-level majors assist students by holding review sessions twice a week for students enrolled in FINC 3310 and performing other supplemental teaching tasks as determined through consultation with the instructor. Unrestricted elective.
Prerequisites: Consent of department chair and the supervising faculty.
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FINC 4399 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
Research and independent investigation in specific areas of finance of interest to the student.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, consent of chairperson and instructor.
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French |
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FREN 1311 - Applied French I
Three credit hours.
A course for beginners with no knowledge of French. This first-semester course is designed around an interactive communicative approach, with a focus on communication in meaningful professional and personal contexts. Incorporates a balanced emphasis on the three modes of communication at the novice level(i.e. presentational, interpersonal, interpretive) as learners work toward a novice-mid level of proficiency. Use of authentic texts (video, audio, and print) provides the basis for development of linguistic skills, communicative competence, and intercultural awareness. (ACTS Course Number FREN 1013)
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FREN 1312 - Applied French 2
Three credit hours.
Continuation of FREN 1311 . This second-semester course is designed around an interactive, communicative approach with a focus on communication in meaningful professional and personal contexts. Incorporates a balanced emphasis on the three modes of communication at the novice level(i.e. presentational, interpersonal, interpretive) as learners work toward a novice-high level of proficiency. Use of authentic texts (video, audio, and print) provides the basis for development of linguistic skills, communicative, and intercultural awareness. (ACTS Course Number FREN 1023)
Prerequisites: FREN 1311 or equivalent.
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FREN 1315 - Conversational French
Three credit hours.
A performance course with emphasis on elementary conversation and discussion. For students with a basic knowledge of French grammar.
Prerequisites: FREN 1312 or consent of instructor.
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FREN 2301 - Reading French for Research
Important grammatical concepts, reading strategies, and vocabulary necessary for understanding scholarly texts in French. No prior knowledge of French is necessary. Does not count toward a major or minor in French.
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FREN 2311 - Applied French 3
Three credit hours.
This third-semester language course leads to greater facility in the spoken language and to more advanced communicative skills at a novice-high/intermediate-low level of proficiency, focusing primarily on interpretive and interpersonal communication. Use of authentic materials provides enhanced intercultural awareness and informs the development of increasing communicative performance. (ACTS Course Number FREN 2013)
Prerequisites: FREN 1312 or equivalent.
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FREN 2315 - Intermediate Conversational French
Three credit hours.
A performance course with emphasis on intermediate-level conversation and discussion.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 .
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FREN 3115 - Advanced Conversation
May be taken one, two, or three hours per semester to a maximum of six credit hours.
Special topics for discussion at an advanced level. Leads to expanded vocabulary mastery and greater fluency in the spoken idiom.
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FREN 3116 - Advanced Conversation
May be taken one, two, or three hours per semester to a maximum of six credit hours.
Special topics for discussion at an advanced level. Leads to expanded vocabulary mastery and greater fluency in the spoken idiom.
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FREN 3117 - Advanced Conversation
May be taken one, two, or three hours per semester to a maximum of six credit hours.
Special topics for discussion at an advanced level. Leads to expanded vocabulary mastery and greater fluency in the spoken idiom.
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FREN 3310 - Integrated Skills I
Three credit hours.
An integrated approach to skill acquisition leading to intermediate-high proficiency. Within the rubric of communication, content focuses on the presentational mode.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or equivalent proficiency.
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FREN 3311 - Integrated Skills II
Three credit hours.
An integrated approach to skill acquisition leading to intermediate-high proficiency. Within the rubric of communication, content focuses on the interpersonal mode.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or equivalent proficiency.
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FREN 3312 - Integrated Skills III
Three credit hours.
An integrated approach to skill acquisition leading to intermediate-high proficiency. Within the rubric of communication, content focuses on the interpretive mode.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or equivalent proficiency.
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FREN 3316 - French Pronunciation
Three credit hours.
The sounds and phonetic symbols of the French language with reference to phrasing, stress, rhythm, and intonation.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or consent of instructor.
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FREN 3321 - French Short Stories
Three credit hours.
Reading and criticism of short stories by outstanding authors.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or consent of instructor.
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FREN 3332 - Introduction to French Literature
Three credit hours.
History of the literature from the end of the seventeenth century to the present.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 .
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FREN 3333 - Selected Readings in French Literature
Three credit hours.
Reading and discussion of selected works from French literature.
Prerequisites: 3000-level French course or consent of instructor.
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FREN 3334 - French Culture and Civilization I
Three credit hours.
Historical, sociological, and cultural background of the French people.
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or equivalent (may be corequisite with consent of the instructor).
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FREN 3335 - French Culture and Civilization II
Three credit hours.
A continuation of FREN 3334 .
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or equivalent.
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FREN 3336 - Francophone Cultures
Three credit hours.
History and culture of francophone communities outside of metropolitan France, including French overseas departments (Martinique, Guadeloupe), the Maghreb, West Africa, and North America (Québec, Louisiana).
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 or equivalent proficiency.
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FREN 3399 - Special Topics
Three credit hours.
Exploration of special topics in the study of global French languages, literature, and cultures, particular periods geographic areas, or media. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
May be repeated for credit when topic differs
Prerequisites: FREN 3310 , FREN 3311 , or FREN 3312 , or consent of instructor.
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FREN 4101 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Reading from a selected bibliography of French authors. Credit is determined at the beginning of the course according to the problem and will not be altered.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level French courses and consent of the instructor.
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FREN 4141 - French Practicum
May be taken one hour per semester to a maximum of three credit hours.
Special problems in French syntax and stylistics. Offers students an opportunity to enrich and reinforce knowledge of syntax and stylistics for greater mastery in written communication.
Prerequisites: FREN 3312 and two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4142 - French Practicum
May be taken one hour per semester to a maximum of three credit hours.
Special problems in French syntax and stylistics. Offers students an opportunity to enrich and reinforce knowledge of syntax and stylistics for greater mastery in written communication.
Prerequisites: FREN 3312 and two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4143 - French Practicum
May be taken one hour per semester to a maximum of three credit hours.
Special problems in French syntax and stylistics. Offers students an opportunity to enrich and reinforce knowledge of syntax and stylistics for greater mastery in written communication.
Prerequisites: FREN 3312 and two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4201 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Reading from a selected bibliography of French authors. Credit is determined at the beginning of the course according to the problem and will not be altered.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level French courses and consent of the instructor.
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FREN 4301 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Reading from a selected bibliography of French authors. Credit is determined at the beginning of the course according to the problem and will not be altered.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level French courses and consent of the instructor.
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FREN 4316 - Advanced Listening and Pronunciation
Three credit hours.
Advanced listening and pronunciation skills with reference to varieties of French spoken in the Francophone world.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4331 - Writings: Historical Perspective
Three credit hours.
Reading and criticism of works of outstanding authors to the end of the 19th century.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4341 - Writings: Modern Perspective
Three credit hours.
Reading and criticism of outstanding authors from the early 20th century to the present time.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4350 - Senior Project
Three credit hours.
An independent project requiring research, oral presentation, and written documentation under the guidance of French faculty. Topic must be approved prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4351 - Cinema
Three credit hours.
Viewing and discussion of French films including how French films both shape and reflect aspects of French cultural identity.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4361 - Seminar
Three credit hours.
In-depth exploration of advanced topics in French and francophone languages, literature, and cultures. May be repeated when the topic differs. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as FREN 5361.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level FREN courses or instructor consent.
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FREN 4362 - Seminar
Three credit hours.
In-depth exploration of advanced topics in French and francophone languages, literature, and cultures. May be repeated when topic differs. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as FREN 5362.
Prerequisites: Two 3000-level FREN courses or instructor consent.
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GEOG 1311 - Introduction to Physical Geography
Three credit hours.
Study of earth/sun relationships that produce the elements of weather, including temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and air circulation. Patterns of climate and their interrelationship with soil and vegetation systems. Study of major landform processes, which shape the earth’s surface, with specific reference to North America.
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GEOG 2200 - History/Geography & the News
Thematic examination of the historical and geographic context of current events in the United States and the World, and the way in which history and geography inform news accounts.
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GEOG 2310 - World Regional Geography
Three credit hours.
World regional patterns of population, natural resources, and economic activities with reference to the nature of regions and their characteristics. Regional patterns of Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and East and South Asia. (ACTS Course Number GEOG 2103)
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GEOG 2312 - Cultural Geography
Three credit hours.
The nature, distribution, and development of various cultural systems as they interact with each other and with their environment. A study is made of spatial patterns in the elements of culture, including population, religion, language, political ideology, economic activities, and settlement. Examination of the processes that have changed the natural landscape into a cultural landscape. (ACTS Course Number GEOG 2113)
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GEOG 3301 - Geography of Europe
Three credit hours.
Examines and analyzes the cultural and environmental geography of the European region. Topics include the geodemography of Europe with special attention placed on the challenges posed by low regional birth rates and high immigration, the opportunities and constraints associated with the uneven distribution of natural resources, and the paradox of ongoing regional integration and fragmentation in light of historical and contemporary geographic contexts.
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GEOG 3305 - Environmental Conservation
Three credit hours.
Survey of the human environment with resources. Examination of major resources and their use with reference to North America and to Arkansas.
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GEOG 3307 - Geography of Food
This course will focus on the importance of place and geography in the production, distribution, and consumption of food. The role of culture and environment are critical in understanding why, what, how much, and where we eat. In the United States, we are increasingly removed from the farm and reliant upon processed foods, so understanding and appreciating the place of food becomes increasingly critical. Geographic concepts like nature-society relationships, spatial interconnections and patterns, and site and situation, will be applied to help us understand why food is produced and consumed where it is, by whom, and the changing nature of these relationships.
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GEOG 3315 - Geography of Arkansas
Three credit hours.
Study of Arkansas’ natural and cultural environments with emphasis on how various groups, past and present, interact with the state’s natural regions. Geologic, climate, soil, and vegetation patterns are examined. Settlement patterns and economic activities including agriculture, forestry, mining, and industry. Population distributions are analyzed and placed together with the state’s natural regions.
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GEOG 3320 - Urban Geography
Three credit hours.
Study of the urban landscape and the specific land uses found in United States cities. Current geographic pattern of industrial, commercial, residential, public, and recreational activities in our cities with reference to Arkansas.
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GEOG 3333 - Introduction to Geospatial Technologies
Three credit hours.
In this course, you will be introduced to a variety of geospatial technologies and gain hands-on experience with these technologies. Geospatial technologies include the global positioning system (GPS), satellite imagery, and geographic information systems (GIS). Students will be exposed to practical applications of these technologies that span both the physical and social sciences. This course should be completed before enrolling in GIS I. Cross listed as ERSC 3333 .
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GEOG 4200 - Special Topics
Two credit hours.
Topics will be chosen on the basis of contemporary interest and demand and will be focused on providing an in-depth understanding of the issue.
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GEOG 4290 - Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Research and reading in various areas of geography. Projects reflect student interest and career objectives along with departmental emphasis.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of geography including GEOG 1311 , GEOG 2312 , and consent of instructor.
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GEOG 4300 - Special Topics
Three credit hours.
Topics will be chosen on the basis of contemporary interest and demand and will be focused on providing an in-depth understanding of the issue. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOG 5300.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, nine hours of geography, or an associated discipline that complements the seminar topic.
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GEOG 4311 - History and Philosophy of Geography
Three credit hours.
Investigates the ways in which the subject of geography has been recognized, perceived, and evaluated, from its early acknowledgment in ancient Greece to its disciplined form in today’s world of shared ideas and mass communication. Includes an assessment of current geographic research.
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GEOG 4321 - Geomorphology
Three credit hours.
The study of the shaping of the earth’s surface. The processes of weathering, mass movement, erosion, and deposition involved in the evolution of landforms; geomorphic cycles and regional physiography; applications to environmental studies. Laboratory includes analysis of maps, aerial photos, and fieldwork. Two hours of lecture, and three hours of laboratory or field study per week.
Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOG 5321.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: ERSC 1302 and ERSC 1102 or consent of instructor
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GEOG 4325 - Map Design and Web Mapping
Three credit hours.
Introduces the map as a complex and interdisciplinary infographic. Students are taught the art and science of map design, i.e. cartography. Sub-topics include principles of infographic design, map anatomy, layout, color theory, and typography. The role of maps as story-telling device are emphasized and both print and web-based map output are produced. Students gain hands-on experience in the production of maps using GIS platforms (ArcGIS Desktop, QGIS), web mapping tools (Tableau, Google Sites, ESRI Story Maps, Google My Maps), and graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator). Course is fully online. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOG 5325.
Prerequisites: GEOG 4421 /ERSC 4421 or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 4390 - Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Research and reading in various areas of geography. Projects reflect student interest and career objectives along with departmental emphasis.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of geography including GEOG 1311 , GEOG 2312 , and consent of instructor.
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GEOG 4397 - Social Studies Teaching Applications
Three credit hours.
Social studies content linked with practical applications for classroom instruction. Content from history, geography, political science, sociology/anthropology, and psychology. Content modeled for prospective secondary education teachers to illustrate how content can be applied in the classroom. Critical components of each of the disciplines are integrated into the content presentations and the demonstrated applications. Team taught.
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GEOG 4421 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) I
Four credit hours.
This course introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the use of spatial data for problem-solving in science. Lectures are prepared as online technical screencasts and geospatial concept explanations. The creation, acquisition, management, display, exploration, and analysis and display of spatial data are described via the use of practical skill-building exercises. Class meetings utilized a project-based methodology that incorporate applications from geography, geology, biology, environmental science, and the social sciences to foster basic to intermediate-level GIS software proficiency. ArcGIS Desktop is the primary platform used although other applications will be introduced. Students produce a portfolio of their work. Same as ERSC 4421 . Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOG 5421; same as ERSC 5421.
Prerequisites: GEOG 3333 or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 4422 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) II
Four credit hours.
This course builds on the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from GEOG/ERSC 4421, GISI. It focuses on advanced applications in GIS with an emphasis on problem-solving, advanced analysis techniques, and database management. Same as ERSC 4422 . Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOG 5422; Same as ERSC 5422.
Prerequisites: GEOG 4421 /ERSC 4421 or consent of instructor.
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GERO 2300 - Introduction to Aging and Older Adults
Three credit hours.
An overview of the aged as they relate to their social environment, with emphasis on the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging.
Prerequisites: RHET 1311 and RHET 1312 or equivalents. SOCI 2300 or PSYC 2300 is recommended.
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GERO 4190 - Directed Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Study directed by a faculty member in a content area or competency relevant to research on aging or practical matters in connection with the elderly. May include field placement at an agency working with or for the elderly. Forty-five clock hours of study or of work onsite (in field placements) per credit hour is presumed.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, GERO 2300 , or consent of instructor.
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