2021-2022 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Finance |
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FINC 422 - Financial Statement Analysis (3)
Emphasis on the fundamental techniques of financial statement analysis. Building upon a review of accounting and investment concepts, course covers the analysis and interpretation of financial accounting information including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. Examination of accounting information used in investment and credit decisions, including valuation and debt ratings. Prereqs: ACCT 211 , ACCT 212 , and FINC 321 . Offered: On rotation.
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FINC 423 - History of Capitalism (3)
Examination of the cultural, moral, and political effects of capitalism from Biblical times to present day. Readings from economists, philosophers, and historians, across the ideological spectrum, will be discussed. The second portion details three infrastructure elements of capitalism: an effective capital market, a stable economy and currency, and the ability to manage risk effectively. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Fall.
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FINC 424 - Investments (3)
Review of techniques, vehicles, and strategies for implementing investment goals in a portfolio context and in light of risk-return trade-off. Emphasis on gaining a fundamental understanding of the various capital markets as well as investment vehicles, such as stocks, bonds, options, and futures. Designed for students interested in careers in financial advising and investment management. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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FINC 425 - International Insurance Markets (3)
This course is designed to expose students to the placement of insurance on an international level. Students will study the London market which is the home to many of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers. The course involves an analysis of the mechanisms employed to transfer risk from main street USA exposures to ultimate risk bearers around the world. Students will also learn about the regulatory environments involved in the process. Students will study Lloyds of London, learn about their syndicate structure, brokers and underwriters and the underwriting floor, learn about wholesale excess and surplus and reinsurance brokering, and other various insurance intermediaries. Offered: Spring.
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FINC 426 - Topics in Finance (3)
Study of specific finance topics of current interest, providing additional depth of knowledge in areas such as financial statement analysis and international financial issues. Topics vary, but course is not repeatable. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: On rotation.
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FINC 427 - Financial Risk Management (3)
Introduction to financial risk management. Addresses use of derivative contracts including options, futures, and swaps to manage price risk in equities, commodities, and fixed income instruments. Focus on valuation techniques with application to corporate finance and investment management. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Spring.
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FINC 428 - Financial Institutions (3)
Study of the various types of financial institutions–banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, and mutual funds–and the regulatory and competitive environment in which they exist. Specific areas addressed include: the role of government in financial markets, the changing competitive boundaries of financial services firms, the markets for various financial instruments, and the measurement and management of risk among financial institutions. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Fall.
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FINC 429 - Intermediate Financial Management (3)
Case-based course in which students apply skills and concepts acquired in the core finance course (Financial Management) to actual business situations. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Spring.
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FINC 430 - Principles of Risk Management & Insurance (3)
This course will cover personal and commercial risks and how to mitigate these risks through the use of various lines of insurance. Topics include risk, insurance and risk, risk management, enterprise risk management, types of insurers and marketing systems, insurance company operations, financial operations of insurers, government regulation, legal principles, insurance contracts, life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, and commercial property and liability insurance. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Spring.
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FINC 434 - Fixed Income Securities (3)
An introduction to the markets for and valuation of fixed income securities including coupon bonds, floating rate notes, bonds with embedded options, mortgage-backed securities, and the derivatives of these securities. Tools covered include yield curve construction as well as managing interest rate risk and credit risk. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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FINC 440 - Financial Technologies/Insurance Technologies (3)
This course is designed to expose students to the rapid innovation in and disruption from financial technologies (FinTech) such as blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT), virtual/crypto currencies, smart contracts, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet-of-things (IoT), and machine learning (ML). The rapid onset of these new technologies begs many questions for academic inquiry. How are these innovations impacting the world of finance? How is the regulatory environment adapting to these new innovations? How are financial institutions and financial markets adapting/adopting/responding to these new innovations? What is the impact on peer-to-peer (P2P) payments and lending? How do these technologies extend to other industries such as healthcare (HealthTech), education (EdTech), transportation and logistics (SupplychainTech), real estate (RETech), insurance (InsureTech), and others. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Spring.
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FINC 444 - Security Analysis (3)
This course is intended to acquaint students with the techniques, vehicles, and strategies for implementing investment goals in a portfolio context and in light of risk-return trade-offs. Emphasis is placed upon gaining a fundamental understanding of the various capital markets as well as investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, options, and futures. Prereq: FINC 321 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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FINC 450 - Bulldog Investment Fund (1-3)
Vehicle for participating in The Bulldog Fund, a student-managed investment portfolio. Students analyze existing positions, research new investment ideas, present their proposals, and report results to Samford’s Investment Committee. Variable credit. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereqs: FINC 321 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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FINC 460 - Treasury Management (3)
This course covers the principals and practices used by corporate finance and treasury professionals to optimize cash resources, maintain liquidity, ensure access to short-term and long-term financing, judge capital investment decisions, and control exposure to financial risk. Prereq: FINC 321 .
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FINC 492 - Business Internship: Finance (3)
Individualized, experiential learning program structured through a variety of business organizations. This course is project-oriented, merging theory learned in the classroom with the workplace environment. Includes seminars, presentations, and career counseling in conjunction with on-site learning at the business organization. Exposes students to the world of finance and the career planning process. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: FINC 321 ; permission from Office of Internship, School of Business, and finance faculty. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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FINC 499 - Risk Management & Insurance Internship (3)
Business internship study is an individualized, experiential learning program structured through a variety of business organizations. Every attempt is made to match the student’s objectives with the internship experience. This study is project-oriented, merging theory learned in the classroom with the workplace environment. This course exposes the student to the world of business and the career-planning process. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: Permission from the Brock School of Business Internship Office. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Foundations |
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FOUN 101 - Foundations (1)
One-hour course designed to address various issues that first-year students encounter. The course is taught by faculty and staff who are well suited to become advocates and mentors for freshmen. Topics included in the course: the mission of the University, academic advising, time management, financial management, social issues, campus involvement, faculty-student relationships, and academic success. Because FOUN 101 is designed and offered to support first-semester freshman students, it is not repeatable under Samford’s course repeat policy. Offered: Fall.
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FOUN 102 - Vocation Exploration (1)
This one-hour course will provide a vocation-centered Foundations experience that will offer opportunities for exploration of majors, reflection on calling, and preparation for professional school or specific programs of study. Offered: Spring.
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FOUN 102 (Law) - Vocation Exploration: Law (1)
For students applying to law school the following year; practical course offering preparation for the LSAT, preparing a résumé and personal statement, requesting letters of recommendation, and choosing a law school. Offered: Spring. NOTE: If interested in this class, look for the class section with “Law” in the title.
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FOUN 201 - Foundations: Peer Mentoring (0-1)
Student will serve as a peer mentor for one section of Foundations and participate in a guided practicum in teaching to develop the student’s instructional and leadership skills. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Standard grading applies for initial course, but grading is pass/fail if course is repeated. Prereq: FOUN 101 and permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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FOUN 210 - Foundations Special Topics (0-2)
This 0-2 variable credit course is designed to assist students in their developmental transitions throughout the middle years in college. Through opportunities both on and off campus, students will discuss and reflect on important ideas that cultivate academic and cultural awareness, promote intellectual curiosity, and connect with various career paths. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: FOUN 101 . Offered: Every semester.
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French |
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FREN 101 - Elementary French I (4)
Introduction to French language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. Three class meetings and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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FREN 102 - Elementary French II (4)
Introduction to French language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. Three class meetings and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereq: Successful completion of FREN 101 or FREN 151 , satisfactory score on placement exam, or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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FREN 103 - Accelerated Elementary French (4)
Designed for students who have previously studied French for one to two years, or another romance language on any level, this accelerated elementary course compresses essential elements of FREN 101 and FREN 102 into one semester. Designed to develop cross-cultural understanding and proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding, it includes three class meetings and two laboratory sessions each week. This course prepares students to take FREN 201 /FREN 203 the following semester. Prereq: Permission of the department chair. Offered: Fall.
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FREN 107 - Accelerated Elementary French (6)
This accelerated elementary course compresses essential elements of FREN 101 and FREN 102 into one semester. Designed to develop cross-cultural understanding and proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding, it includes five class meetings each week. This course prepares students to take FREN 207 the following semester. Offered: Fall.
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FREN 151 - Language Study Abroad: Elementary French I (4)
Introduction to French language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a French-speaking setting abroad provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Offered: Summer.
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FREN 152 - Language Study Abroad: Elementary French II (4)
Introduction to French language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in French. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a French-speaking setting abroad provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereq: FREN 101 or FREN 151 , or the equivalent. Offered: Summer.
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I (4)
Systematic review of French with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Two weekly class meetings and two weekly audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions provide a setting for intermediate-level mastery. Prereq: Successful completion of FREN 102 or FREN 152 , or satisfactory score on placement exam. Offered: Fall
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II (4)
Systematic review of French with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Two weekly class meetings and two weekly audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions provide a setting for intermediate-level mastery. Completion of 201-202 sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq: Successful completion of FREN 201 or FREN 251 . Offered: Spring.
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FREN 203 - Accelerated Intermediate French (4)
Accelerated intermediate course that compresses essential elements of FREN 201 and FREN 202 into one semester. Designed to develop cross-cultural understanding and proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding, it includes three class meetings and two laboratory sessions each week. Successful completion of this sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq: Grade of A in FREN 102 or FREN 152 , or the required score on the placement exam. Offered: Fall.
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FREN 207 - Accelerated Intermediate French (6)
This accelerated intermediate course compresses essential elements of FREN 201 and FREN 202 into one semester. Designed to develop cross-cultural understanding and proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding, it includes five class meetings each week. This course satisfies the general education requirement and prepares students to take 300-level French classes the following semester. Prereq: FREN 102 , FREN 107 , or FREN 152 . Offered: Fall.
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FREN 251 - Language Study Abroad: Intermediate French I (4)
Systematic review of French with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a French-speaking setting abroad provide students with intermediate-level proficiency in preparation for the upper-level sequence. Prereq: FREN 102 or FREN 152 , or the equivalent. Offered: Summer.
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FREN 252 - Language Study Abroad: Intermediate French II (4)
Systematic review of French with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a French-speaking setting abroad provide students with intermediate-level proficiency in preparation for the upper-level sequence. Prereq: FREN 201 or FREN 251 , or the equivalent. Offered: Summer.
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FREN 301 - Conversation/Composition/Grammar (4)
Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and comprehensive review of advanced-level grammatical structures. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses effective self-expression. Prereq: Successful completion of FREN 202 , FREN 203 , FREN 252 , or the equivalent. Offered: Fall.
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FREN 302 - Conversation/Composition/Reading (4)
Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and development of advanced-level reading proficiency. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses French cultural and literary traditions. Prereq: Successful completion of FREN 202 , FREN 203 , FREN 252 , or the equivalent. Offered: Spring.
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FREN 310 - Advanced Proficiency Enhancement (1)
Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by individual student needs in French at the advanced level. Prereqs: Successful completion of FREN 301 or FREN 302 , and permission of the program director. Offered: Upon request.
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FREN 311 - Directed-Teaching Experience I (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: FREN 202 , FREN 203 , FREN 252 , or the equivalent; and permission of the program director.
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FREN 315 - French Culture I (4)
Overview of French-speaking societies from an historical and contemporary perspective with emphasis on their customs, values, geography, artistic achievements, and scientific discoveries. Prereq: FREN 202 , FREN 203 , FREN 252 , or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation.
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FREN 316 - French Culture II (4)
Overview of French-speaking societies from an historical and contemporary perspective with emphasis on their customs, values, geography, artistic achievements, and scientific discoveries. Prereq: FREN 202 , FREN 203 , FREN 252 , or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation.
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FREN 321 - Directed-Teaching Experience II (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: FREN 202 , FREN 203 , FREN 252 , or the equivalent; and permission of the program director.
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FREN 331 - Directed-Teaching Experience III (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: FREN 202 , FREN 203 , FREN 252 , or the equivalent; and permission of the program director.
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FREN 340 - Advanced Career Studies (1-4)
Mentored course in career-specific language acquisition at the advanced level. Variable credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits, if topics are different. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least one 4-credit upper-level course, or the equivalent, and permission of the program director. Offered: Upon request.
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FREN 345 - Language-Across-the-Curriculum (1)
Mentored experience in the reading of content-specific texts. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, with different host classes. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least one 4-credit upper-level French course or the equivalent, concurrent enrollment in an approved host class in another discipline, and permission of the program director. Offered: Upon request.
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FREN 351 - Language Study Abroad: Advanced French I (4)
Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a French-speaking setting abroad. Stresses practical communication and effective self-expression in French.
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FREN 352 - Language Study Abroad: Advanced French II (4)
Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a French-speaking setting abroad. Stresses practical communication and effective self-expression in French.
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FREN 353 - Language Study Abroad: Cultural Studies I (4)
Study of French culture and overview of contemporary society in a French-speaking setting abroad.
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FREN 354 - Language Study Abroad: Cultural Studies II (4)
Study of French culture and overview of contemporary society in a French-speaking setting abroad.
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FREN 360 - French-for-Missions Internship (1-4 each term of service)
Missions fieldwork in a French-speaking country under the direction of a Samford mentor and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate-mid language proficiency or higher. May also count as an upper-level major elective. Prereqs: Permission of French program director and WLAC language missions coordinator. Offered: Upon request.
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FREN 370 - French for Business (4)
Study of intercultural communication and advanced French language proficiency as needed for business contexts. Stresses commercial vocabulary, correspondence, and documentation appropriate to a variety of professional settings. Open to any student with advanced proficiency, this very practical course may count as an upper-level elective. Required for the language and world trade interdisciplinary concentration. Prereq: At least one 4-credit 300-level class. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed.
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FREN 375 - Advanced Grammar and Syntax (4)
In-depth study of grammar and syntactical structures aimed at improving student language skills. Utilizes a variety of methodologies including, but not limited to, composition, translation, and stylistic analysis. Prereq: Successful completion of one four-credit, 300-level course or permission of the program director. Offered: On rotation.
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FREN 397 - Special Topics (1 to 4)
Unique, one-time courses offered either by visiting professors or as experimental advanced courses by members of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits, if topics are different.
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FREN 401 - French Literature I (4)
Survey of the principal figures and literary movements of France from its beginnings to the present day. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in French. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least two 4-credit, 300-level courses, preferably FREN 302 and FREN 315 or FREN 316 , or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation.
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FREN 402 - French Literature II (4)
Survey of the principal figures and literary movements of France from its beginnings to the present day. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in French. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least two 4-credit, 300-level courses, preferably FREN 302 and FREN 315 or FREN 316 , or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation.
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FREN 405 - Special Topics in Literature I (4)
Study of selected French authors, literary movements, themes, or genres. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in French. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits, if topics are different. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least two 4-credit, 300-level courses, preferably FREN 302 ; and FREN 315 or FREN 316 , or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation.
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FREN 406 - Special Topics in Literature II (4)
Study of selected French authors, literary movements, themes, or genres. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in French. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits, if topics are different. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least two 4-credit, 300-level courses, preferably FREN 302 ; and FREN 315 or FREN 316 , or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation.
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FREN 424 - Senior Capstone: Second Language Teaching Methodology (4)
Study of fundamental strategies that form the infrastructure of the teaching process for certification at all levels of second-language acquisition methodology, P-12 or 7-12. Emphasis on materials and methods appropriate to the designated levels of learning while promoting awareness of the multiple facets of language learning. Capstone course for seniors seeking teacher certification that also includes preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed.
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FREN 442 - Senior Capstone: Research and Writing (4)
Research and writing course designed to synthesize skills acquired and knowledge gained in previous coursework. Under a mentor’s guidance, students develop a thesis, propose a solution to a problem, or produce and perform a creative work. Capstone course for language and literature majors that also includes literary readings and preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Required of all first majors. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of at least one 400-level literature course, and permission of program director. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed.
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FREN 450 - Special Studies (1-4)
Mentored, independent study in language, culture, or literature. Variable credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, if topics are different. Prereqs: At least one 4-credit upper-level course or the equivalent, and permission of the program director and instructor. Offered: As needed.
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FREN 470 - Senior Capstone: International Trade Internship (4)
Directed student internship in an international business setting in the U.S. or abroad, mentored by Samford faculty and supervised by on-site agency personnel. Language and world trade seniors complete 160 hours of on-site work, maintain journals in the target language, and prepare for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of course FREN 370 , and permission of the program director. Offered: As needed.
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FREN 475 - Language for Business (4)
In-depth analysis of cultural communication and language use within business contexts. Examines components of a language’s commercial vocabulary and cultural usage within professional contexts. Prereqs: FREN 301 or FREN 302 , plus one additional upper-level French course, or permission of the department. Offered: Spring.
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Geography |
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GEOG 101 - Global Geography: Places, Landscapes, and Regions (4)
Expand and enhance knowledge of your world. This course uses a spatial approach to understand history, culture, and environmental concerns across the globe. Regional case studies and current events reinforce geographic concepts. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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GEOG 150 - Environmental Geography: Understanding Planet Earth (4)
Hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes, global climate change. Learn the science behind the headlines. Understand processes and patterns in the natural environment. This course investigates a diverse set of environmental concerns on our dynamic planet including landform processes, oceans and coasts, water resources, Earth’s atmosphere, and climate dynamics. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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GEOG 216 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4)
GIS provides a powerful set of tools for viewing, managing, and analyzing location data using digital maps and other geospatial technology. GIS skills are now important in a variety of fields including public health, environmental science, history, sociology, and business. This course introduces students to fundamental GIS concepts with an emphasis on practical GIS techniques and applications. Students will gain skills in acquiring GIS datasets, creating and editing spatial data, and basic spatial analysis. Students from all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to explore ways to apply GIS in their chosen field. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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GEOG 299 - Essentials of Geography and Environmental Studies (4)
This course introduces the discipline of geography and the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. Students will explore various methods of geographical and environmental inquiry, including fieldwork and geotechnologies such as Google Earth, ArcGIS Online, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Students engage with these methods and technologies to investigate and solve problems in an increasingly complex world while exploring topics at the intersection of humanities and science. Offered: Fall.
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GEOG 301 - Independent Study (1-4)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in geography intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular geography course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereqs: Geography major or minor and permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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GEOG 305 - Globalization: Geographies of Economic Change (4)
Geographic examination of the world’s economy. Topics include global patterns of production and distribution, economic development, transportation, location analysis, and the globalization of the world’s economic systems. Offered: On rotation.
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GEOG 311 - Directed Teaching Experience (1-4)
Involves student participation as an undergraduate teaching assistant for a geography course under the supervision of a geography faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: Minimum 3.50 GPA in geography courses, minimum 3.00 GPA overall, 12 hours of completed geography coursework, and permission from the supervising faculty member and the geography department chair. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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GEOG 316 - Applied GIS (4)
Applied GIS builds upon content from GEOG 216 and focuses on applied GIS projects using spatial analysis and modeling to address real-world issues. Students will learn to apply advanced GIS concepts and techniques through hands-on projects applicable to many disciplines. Emerging GIS technology including web-GIS, open-source software, python scripting, and applications of artificial intelligence in GIS will also be presented and discussed. Students will develop an independent final project related to their chosen discipline. This course also prepares students for the more advanced GEOG 416 (Geospatial Analysis). Prereq: GEOG 216 . Offered: Fall.
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GEOG 330 - Natural Hazards and Disasters (4)
Survey of geosciences through an examination of natural hazards including causes and effects, of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, climate change, and impacts of extraterrestrial objects. These earth processes have a direct, and often sudden and violent, impact on human society. The course integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy. The course is designed for non-science majors to help them understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society. Offered: On rotation.
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GEOG 350 - Coastal and Marine Geography: Modern Marine Science (4)
Overview of the world’s oceans and the role they play in global geologic, climatologic, and biologic systems. The course investigates current ocean science and technologies, patterns of environmental change, and coastal dynamics. Offered: On rotation. Cross-listed with MARS 350 .
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GEOG 360 - Urban Geography: The North American City (4)
Geographic perspective of the past, present, and future of the American city. Topics include the historic roots of cities, development of the U.S. urban system, transportation, and the shaping of cities; social, political, and economic dynamics of urban areas; urban growth, decline, and revitalization; suburbanization; and challenges facing cities in the 21st century. Offered: On rotation. Cross-listed with POLS 360 and SOCI 360 .
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GEOG 361 - Bridging London (4)
Field-based exploration of the geography of London and its environs. Students investigate historical development, commerce, naval power, imperialism, colonialism, scientific achievement, industrial revolution, financial systems, economic frameworks, transportation, governance, urban design, community, culture, society, ethnicity, international significance, and the intersection between globalization and urbanization. Cross-listed with CLAS 361 , HIST 361 , JMC 361 , POLS 361 , SOCI 361 .
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GEOG 370 - Suburban Nation (4)
Addresses the fundamental questions: How did the United State become such a suburban nation? How has this pervasive suburban landscape changed over time, both in design and meaning? Using a variety of sources (film, fiction, and historical essays), the course considers the evolution of the suburban landscape from the colonial to the contemporary era. Cross-listed with HIST 370 and SOCI 370 . Offered: On rotation.
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GEOG 391 - Exploring North American Landscapes (4)
Exploration of the human and physical geographies of the United States and Canada. Drawing from diverse texts, the course explores the evolution of the North American landscape. Topics to be covered include: conversion of the New World wilderness, frontier mythologies, the evolution of the American city, and the cultural impact of suburbia. Cross-listed with HIST 391 . Offered: On rotation.
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GEOG 392 - Geographies of Africa (4)
Presents a geographical exploration of Africa, focusing primarily on cultural issues. A broad range of topics will be investigated including: African stereotypes, environmental crises, social geographies of gender and religion, legacies of colonialism, and the impact of development policies throughout the region. Offered: On rotation. Cross-listed with POLS 392 .
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GEOG 395 - Giants of Asia: China & India in the 21st Century (4)
Focuses on exploring these two giant countries and understanding their emergence as important world powers in the 21st century. The course investigates the physical environment, history, culture, economy, and politics that help shape these two countries. Cross-listed with POLS 395 . Offered: On rotation.
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GEOG 397 - Andes to Amazon: Physical Landscapes of Latin America (4)
Study of the geographical forces that influence the landscapes of Latin America and how they change over time. This course is organized by substantive topics rather than by country. Topics include regional specific plate tectonics, weather systems, oceanographic systems, and river systems. Prereq: GEOG 150 . Offered: On rotation. Cross-listed with POLS 397 .
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GEOG 416 - Geospatial Analysis (4)
This course encompasses advanced projects and techniques in GIS, and will leverage other geospatial technologies including remote sensing, geovisualization, and image processing. Students will conduct a number of projects which will include interpretation of satellite imagery, supervised and unsupervised image classification, remote sensing indices, Lidar data, drone mission planning, GIS models, spatial statistics, database design and management, and the application of other spatial modeling techniques. Prereqs: GEOG 216 and GEOG 316 . Offered: Spring.
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GEOG 460 - Geography Internship (1-4)
Practical work experience outside the department. Placement may be with government agencies, non-profits, industry, or other organizations. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits, but only 4 of the 8 can count towards the major. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: GEOG 101 , GEOG 150 , and GEOG 216 ; declaration of a geography major or minor; and permission of the department. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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GEOG 480 - Caribbean Field Course: Adventures in SCUBA Diving on Coral Reefs, Coastal Processes, & Island Geography (4)
This field course will take place in the Caribbean during May Term. Students will learn how to SCUBA dive and receive three diving certifications: Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and National Geographic Research Specialty. Emphasis will be on experiential learning and include data collections and analysis. Course activities will culminate in a public presentation on the island. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Offered: May Term.
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GEOG 485 - Landscapes of the American South (4)
Field-based course that explores the diverse geography and environmental history of the American South. Through several day-trips from campus, students will visit some of the South’s major geographic regions including: the Piedmont, Gulf Coastal Plain, plantation/agricultural south, and the Cumberland Plateau. Offered: On rotation.
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GEOG 490 - Special Topics in Geography (4)
Special topics in geography that are not normally examined in depth in the regular course offerings. Focus on research interests of faculty members, newly emerging areas of interest in geography, or current events. Courses may be offered by visiting faculty or as experimental advanced courses by departmental faculty. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Junior class standing or permission of department chair.
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GEOG 499 - Senior Seminar (4)
Specialized course intended as a synthesizing experience for the major. Course is required for graduation and consists of an independent research project in a subfield specialty involving a research component, a writing component, and a public, oral presentation of research results. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. Offered: Fall.
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GER 101 - Elementary German I (4)
Introduction to German language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. Three class meetings and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Offered: Fall.
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GER 102 - Elementary German II (4)
Introduction to German language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. Three class meetings and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 101 or GER 151 , satisfactory score on placement exam, or permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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GER 107 - Accelerated Elementary German (6)
An intensive course that covers the first year of German language learning in a single semester. It is open to all students. Offered: Fall.
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GER 151 - Language Study Abroad: Elementary German I (4)
Introduction to German language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a German-speaking setting abroad provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereq: WLAC 150 . Offered: Summer.
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GER 152 - Language Study Abroad: Elementary German II (4)
Introduction to German language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a German-speaking setting abroad provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereqs: WLAC 150 and GER 151 or the equivalent. Offered: Summer.
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GER 201 - Intermediate German I (4)
Systematic review of German with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Two weekly class meetings and two weekly audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions provide a setting for intermediate-level mastery. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 102 or GER 152 , or satisfactory score on placement exam. Offered: Fall and Summer (abroad).
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GER 202 - Intermediate German II (4)
Systematic review of German with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Two weekly class meetings and two weekly audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions provide a setting for intermediate-level mastery. Completion of the 201-202 sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 201 or GER 251 . Offered: Spring and Summer (abroad).
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GER 207 - Accelerated Intermediate German (6)
An intensive course equivalent to the intermediate year of German, and which can be completed in a single semester. Prereq: GER 102 , GER 107 , or GER 152 . Offered: Spring.
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GER 251 - Language Study Abroad: Intermediate German I (4)
Systematic review of German with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a German-speaking setting abroad provide students with intermediate-level proficiency in preparation for the upper-level sequence. Prereqs: WLAC 150 plus GER 102 or GER 152 , or the equivalent. Offered: Summer.
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GER 252 - Language Study Abroad: Intermediate German II (4)
Systematic review of German with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Twenty-hour per week class meetings in a German-speaking setting abroad provide students with intermediate-level proficiency in preparation for the upper-level sequence. Prereqs: WLAC 150 plus GER 201 or GER 251 , or the equivalent. Offered: Summer.
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GER 301 - Conversation/Composition/Grammar (4)
Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and comprehensive review of advanced-level grammatical structures. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses effective self-expression. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 202 , GER 207 , GER 252 , or the equivalent. Offered: Fall.
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GER 302 - Conversation/Composition/Reading (4)
Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and development of advanced-level reading proficiency. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses German cultural and literary traditions. Prereq: Successful completion of GER 202 , GER 207 , GER 252 , or the equivalent. Offered: Spring.
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GER 310 - Advanced Proficiency Enhancement (1)
Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of GER 301 , GER 302 , or equivalent prior experience; and permission of the program director. Offered: Upon request.
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GER 311 - Directed-Teaching Experience I (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: GER 202 , GER 252 , or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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GER 315 - German Culture (4)
Overview of German-speaking societies from an historical and contemporary perspective with emphasis on the customs, values, geography, and scientific discoveries of German-speaking countries. Prereq: GER 202 , GER 207 , GER 252 , or the equivalent. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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GER 321 - Directed-Teaching Experience II (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: GER 202 , GER 252 , or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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GER 331 - Directed-Teaching Experience III (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: GER 202 , GER 252 , or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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