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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  Jun 02, 2024
 
2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    FINA 860 - Principles of Finance

    Credits: 3

    Fundamental concepts and issues in financial economics, such as risk aversion, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, arbitrage pricing models, corporate investment decisions, capital structure, dividend policy, risk management, and financial institutions.

  
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    FINA 865 - Theory of Finance

    Credits: 3

    Utility models and various alternative models used in asset and security pricing. Emphasis is on seminal research in finance.

  
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    FINA 866 - Current Issues in Finance

    Credits: 3

    Covers current theory of finance and extensions of the theoretical developments examined in FINA 865 Theory of Finance.

    Prerequisites: FINA 865

  
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    FINA 867 - Advanced Topics in Finance

    Credits: 3

    Special topics in financial markets and institutions, investment and portfolio theory, and/or corporate finance that are not examined in FINA 865 or 866.

    Prerequisites: FINA 865

  
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    FINA 868 - Empirical Methods in Financial Research

    Credits: 3

    Planning and execution of applied research in finance

    Prerequisites: FINA 866, CSCE 206

  
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    FINA 869 - Seminar in Financial Research

    Credits: 3

    Examination of empirical literature in finance. Development of a research proposal is required

    Prerequisites: FINA 866

  
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    FORL 501 - Spanish for Medical Personnel

    Credits: 3

    Basic course in health professions. Functional language and lexicon as well as cultural practices for interaction with Hispanic clients.

    Prerequisites: 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

  
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    FORL 510 - Teaching Second Languages to Young Children

    Credits: 3

    To assist prospective teachers of young children in the development of a second language and multicultural learning activities. Practicum sessions are an integral part.

    Cross-listed Course: EDEL 510

    Prerequisites: 210 level of a foreign language or its equivalent

  
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    FORL 511 - Teaching Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools

    Credits: 3

    Current methods, techniques, and materials of instruction appropriate for secondary schools.

    Cross-listed Course: EDSE 575

  
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    FORL 598 - Special Topics in Global Film and Media

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of a specific topic concerning films produced in a country other than the United States. May be repeated as content varies by title.

    Cross-listed Course: FILM 598, MART 594

    Prerequisites: FILM 240 or consent of the instructor

  
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    FORL 700A - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Arabic and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700A

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700C - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Chinese and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700C

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700E - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of English and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700E

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700F - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of French and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700F

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700G - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of German and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700G

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700I - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Italian and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700I

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700J - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Japanese and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700J

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700K - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Korean and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700K

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700P - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Portuguese and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700P

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700R - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Russian and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700R

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 700S - Language Training in International Business I

    Credits: 1-12

    An introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish and an intensive study of the culture and specialized language of the business world in which the language is used as may be necessary for I.M.B.A. candidates to function as business specialists in regions other than their native country.

    Cross-listed Course: 700S

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for graduate credit in a foreign language department.

  
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    FORL 703A - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703A

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703C - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703C

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703E - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703E

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703F - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703F

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703G - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703G

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703I - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703I

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703J - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703J

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703K - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703K

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703P - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703P

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703R - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703R

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 703S - Training in International Business II

    Credits: 6

    A continuation of FORL/DMSB 700 for practice in written and oral communication as may be required for students enrolled in the International Master of Business Administration program.

    Cross-listed Course: DMSB 703S

    Prerequisites: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only.

    Note: Open to I.M.B.A. majors only. Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705A - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705A

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705C - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705C

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705E - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705E

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705F - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705F

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705G - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705G

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705I - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705I

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705J - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705J

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705K - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705K

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705P - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705P

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705R - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705R

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 705S - Language Training in International Business III

    Credits: 6

    Intensive course for students in the I.M.B.A. program, intended to investigate on an advanced level the linguistic and cultural aspects of business and to prepare the student for an internship either in the United States or abroad.

    Cross-listed Course: 705S

    Note: Not for major credit in a graduate program in the foreign language departments.

  
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    FORL 730 - Principles of Instructed Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Teaching

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of instructed second language acquisition (SLA). This course explores the historical development and up-to-date findings in foreign/second language research and applies that knowledge to classroom teaching methods. Students will be expected to conduct empirical investigation.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 732

    Prerequisites: FORL 511 or LING 790 (or consent of the instructor)

  
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    FORL 772 - Technology in Foreign Language Education

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to technology in language teaching and the connection between language acquisition and the implementation of Internet and multimedia technology.

    Cross-listed Course: EDTE 772, LING 797

  
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    FORL 774A - Teaching Internship (Foreign Languages)

    Credits: 3

    Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in foreign languages for K-12.

    Cross-listed Course: EDTE 774A

    Prerequisites: acceptance to the professional program in education

  
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    FORL 774B - Teaching Internship (Foreign Languages)

    Credits: 9

    Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in foreign languages for K-12.

    Corequisite: EDSE 584

    Cross-listed Course: EDTE 774B

    Prerequisites: FORL 774A

  
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    FORL 776 - The Teaching of Foreign Languages in College

    Credits: 3

    Basic theoretical principles of foreign language teaching in college.

    Note: Required of all graduate teaching assistants. Required of all M.A.T. students. Other students may use as an elective.

  
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    FREN 501 - La France Contemporaine

    Credits: 3

    Readings in and discussion of the culture of contemporary France.

    Prerequisites: FREN 310 and 311 or equivalent

  
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    FREN 510 - L’Actualité Française

    Credits: 3

    Development of advanced oral skills in French. Study of linguistic and cultural aspects of French language media.

    Prerequisites: FREN 310 or permission of instructor

  
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    FREN 511 - Techniques of Literary Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Texts from standard authors, with emphasis on explication de texte.

  
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    FREN 515 - Advanced French Stylistics

    Credits: 3

    Practice in descriptive and narrative composition with special attention to contrastive stylistics; thème et version.

  
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    FREN 516 - French Phonology

    Credits: 3

    The sound system and its functioning in the morphological system of French from the point of view of current phonological theory.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 512

  
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    FREN 517 - French Linguistics

    Credits: 3

    The structure, morphology, and syntax of modern French.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 502

  
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    FREN 595 - Selected Topics in French

    Credits: 3

    Poetry, prose, theatre, cinema, civilization, language, linguistics. May be repeated.

  
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    FREN 615 - Intensive Readings in French

    Credits: 3

    Graduate students fulfill their foreign-language reading requirement with successful completion of the course. Undergraduates may take the course as an elective only. Grades S/U for graduates and undergraduates.

    Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students (undergraduates by permission of instructor)

  
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    FREN 700 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to graduate studies that includes a survey of contemporary literary theory, an overview of the current state of the profession, and instruction in how to carry out research and write at the graduate level.

    Cross-listed Course: CPLT 700, GERM 700, and SPAN 700

  
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    FREN 715 - History of the French Language

    Credits: 3

    Development of the French language from its origins to 1600.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 732

  
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    FREN 720 - La Nouvelle Vague et Après/The New Wave and After

    Credits: 3

    Modern French films in their cultural context beginning with the cinema of the Tradition of Quality and the Nouvelle Vague of the late 1950s.

  
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    FREN 730 - Francophone Literatures

    Credits: 3

    Literatures in French from Africa and the New World.

  
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    FREN 735 - Francophone Literature from Quebec

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the literature and culture of French-speaking Canada and specifically of Quebec. A survey of influential works will be discussed in relation to their historical and cultural background.

  
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    FREN 740 - Old French Literature

    Credits: 3

    French literature from 842 to 1500.

  
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    FREN 750 - Sixteenth-Century French Literature

    Credits: 3

    Extensive readings and study in the prose, poetry, and drama of 16th-century literature.

  
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    FREN 760 - Seventeenth-Century French Literature

    Credits: 3

  
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    FREN 770 - Eighteenth-Century French Literature

    Credits: 3

  
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    FREN 777 - Supervised Instruction in Teaching Foreign Languages in College

    Credits: 0

    Supervised direction of foreign language teaching in college.

    Note: Required of all graduate assistants who are teaching. This course will not count toward the 30-hour M.A. or M.A.T. degree.

  
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    FREN 780 - Nineteenth-Century French Literature

    Credits: 3

  
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    FREN 790 - Twentienth-Century French Literature

    Credits: 3

  
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    FREN 795 - French Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Note: May be repeated with approval of advisor.

  
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    FREN 796 - Special Projects in French

    Credits: 1-3

    Directed research and reading in subjects to be individually assigned.

    Prerequisites: Prior written approval of professor required.

    Note: Prior written approval of professor required. May be repeated once for credit.

  
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    FREN 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    GEOG 510 - Special Topics in Geography

    Credits: 3

    Spatial analysis of selected geographical phenomena.

  
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    GEOG 511 - Planning and Locational Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Scientific approaches to locational problems in urban and regional planning, including regional growth and decline, land use control, public facility location and provision, and locational efficiency.

  
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    GEOG 512 - Migration and Globalization

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the political, economic, and social causes and consequences of migration. Topics include immigration policy, border control, settlement patterns, transnationalism, multiculturalism, and integration. Selected contemporary and historical cases.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 210 or consent of instructor

  
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    GEOG 515 - Political Geography

    Credits: 3

    Concepts of space and power and their relationship to polities, elections, geopolitics, identities, law, economics, populations, and civil society.

  
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    GEOG 516 - Coastal Zone Management

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of the competing demands for limited resources in the coastal zone with emphasis on the role of management in the resolution of conflicts over resource use.

  
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    GEOG 521 - Landscapes of South Carolina

    Credits: 3

    An examination of the factors responsible for creating the contemporary South Carolina cultural landscape.

  
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    GEOG 525 - Geographical Analysis of Transportation

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of transportation systems and the application of geographic tools to transportation planning.

  
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    GEOG 530 - Environmental Hazards

    Credits: 3

    Human and environmental contributions to the generation and management of hazards originating from extreme natural events to technological failures. Contemporary public policy issues at the national and international level.

  
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    GEOG 531 - Quantitative Methods in Geographic Research

    Credits: 3

    A survey of basic quantitative approaches for handling and interpreting geographically related data; univariate and bivariate procedures applicable to a variety of problems.

  
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    GEOG 535 - Hazards Analysis and Planning

    Credits: 3

    Examination of the geo-spatial aspects of hazards analysis and planning with specific reference to disaster preparedness, recovery, mitigation, and resilience.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 363 and 530, or equivalents; or permission of the instructor

  
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    GEOG 541 - Advanced Cartography

    Credits: 3

    Planning, compiling, constructing, and evaluating thematic maps. Theory and practice in scribing, separation and screening, color proofing, and map reproduction. Discussions of the process of map communication and the ways the cartographer can improve that communication.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 341 or consent of instructor

  
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    GEOG 542 - Dynamic Cartography

    Credits: 3

    Theories and principles of interactive and animated cartographic design.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 341 or permission of instructor

    Note: Effective Fall 2012

  
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    GEOG 544 - Geography of the City

    Credits: 3

    The influence of political boundaries, historical forces, settlement patterns, and transportation processes on urban life.

  
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    GEOG 545 - Synoptic Meteorology

    Credits: 4

    Analysis of synoptic-scale circulation using weather maps, soundings, cross sections, thermodynamic diagrams, numerical models, and imagery.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 202 or equivalent

  
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    GEOG 546 - Applied Climatology

    Credits: 4

    Analysis of climate applications in natural and human-modified environments. Content may include water resources, solar energy, urban planning, air quality, agriculture, and tourism. Course work includes lab and field experimentation.

  
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    GEOG 547 - Fluvial Geomorphology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to landforms and processes associated with flowing water at the earth’s surface. Hydrology, sedimentology, and theories of channel formation and drainage basin evolution.

  
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    GEOG 549 - Water and Watersheds

    Credits: 3

    Spatial variation of hydrology, water quality, and water-related hazards, including runoff generation, soil erosion, sedimentation, and flood hazards. Emphasizes a watershed perspective using geographic data and methods.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 347, GEOL 371, or ECIV 360

  
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    GEOG 551 - Principles of Remote Sensing

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to remote sensing. A variety of imaging systems including black and white, color, and high altitude color infrared photographs, LANDSAT, thermal infrared, and active microwave. Use of remote sensing for studying the extra-terrestrial environment and earth weather systems.

  
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    GEOG 552 - LiDARgrammetric and Photogrammetric Digital Surface Mapping

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to fundamental concepts used to map topographic and planimetric Earth surface features using digital LiDAR (LiDARgrammetric) and digital soft-copy photogrammetry (Photogrammetric).

    Prerequisites: one of the following: GEOG 363, 341, 345, 551, or 563

  
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    GEOG 554 - Spatial Programming

    Credits: 3

    Computer programming of spatial problems; spatial statistical analysis, interactive graphics, and computer maps.

  
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    GEOG 560 - Source Materials for Geographic Instruction

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to selected materials available for all levels of instruction in geography. Emphasis on the substantive nature of the materials.

    Cross-listed Course: EDSE 505

  
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    GEOG 561 - Contemporary Issues in Geography Education

    Credits: 3

    Key concepts of geography and current approaches to teaching geography with specific attention to classroom materials, curriculum reform, cross-curricular integration, learning theory, and the use of geospatial/instructional technology.

  
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    GEOG 562 - Satellite Mapping and the Global Positioning System

    Credits: 3

    Technology and use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GPS space segment, receiver technologies, range observables, and positioning accuracy. Applications to large/medium scale mapping, remote sensing, and aerial photography.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 345 or 363 or 551 or consent of instructor

  
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    GEOG 563 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

    Credits: 3

    Theory and application of geographic information systems including discussions of automated input, storage, analysis, integration, and display of spatial data. Use of an operational geographic information system.

  
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    GEOG 564 - GIS-Based Modeling

    Credits: 3

    Geographical information systems for modeling physical/human processes in space and time using raster and vector data. Cartographic modeling concepts, embedded models, and GIS-model coupling.

  
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    GEOG 565 - Geographic Information System (GIS) Databases and Their Use

    Credits: 3

    Representation, construction, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data in a geographic information system (GIS) database.

    Prerequisites: One of the following: GEOG 363, 341, 551, or 563

  
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    GEOG 566 - Social Aspects of Environmental Planning and Management

    Credits: 3

    Geographical approach to environmental problems.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 343 or consent of instructor

  
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    GEOG 567 - Long-Term Environmental Change

    Credits: 3

    Climatic changes of the past and their impact on the physical landscape, with an emphasis on the Quaternary period.

    Cross-listed Course: GEOL 567

    Prerequisites: A 200-level course in physical geography or geology or equivalent

  
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    GEOG 568 - Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change

    Credits: 3

    Consequences of increasing anthropogenic changes on environmental systems including the sources of change, regional impacts, and social and policy responses.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 343 or consent of instructor

 

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