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FR 4150 - Translation Seminar 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Methods and theory of translation and a comparison of French and English structures. Practical exercises in translating from French to English and vice versa in a variety of texts. Preq: FR 3050 .
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FR 4160 - French for International Business II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of language and cultural environment of the French-speaking markets of the world, including the linguistic and cultural idioms that support global marketing in general and the international marketing of textiles, agricultural products, and tourism in particular. Preq: FR 3160 .
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FR 4180 - French for Health Professionals II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced study in medical concepts and terminology in French. This course is designed for students who plan to work in the health care professions. Case studies of health and health care in the Francophone world are also included. Preq: FR 3180 .
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FR 4200 - French Enlightenment, Revolution and Romanticism 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Cultural and literary studies of the century and a half (1715-1851) in which France occupied the center stage of world history and its modern institutions came into being. Emphasizes the free intellectual inquiry championed by philosophers and the romantic melancholy in the aftermath of the Revolution. Preq: FR 3050 .
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FR 4300 - Medieval and Early Modern French Literature 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of selected works of medieval and early modern French literature in their artistic, cultural, and historical context. Preq: FR 3050 .
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FR 4380 - French Honors Research 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Individual honors research conducted under the direction of Language Department faculty. May not be used to satisfy requirements for the major in Modern Languages, French or Language and International Trade or the minor in French. Preq: Junior standing and membership in the Clemson University Honors College.
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FR 4390 - French Honors Thesis 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Individual honors research conducted and thesis completed under the direction of Language Department faculty member. May not be used to satisfy requirements for the major in Modern Languages-French or Language and International Trade or the minor in French. Preq: Junior standing and FR 4380 and membership in the Clemson University Honors College.
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FR 4750 - Advanced French Seminar 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Concentrated research and discussion on an advanced topic in French literature, film, drama, music, or philosophy. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: FR 3040 or FR 3050 and Senior standing.
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FR 4760 - Advanced Seminar on French Thought 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Research and discussion of an advanced topic, text, or group of texts with a particular focus on French theory and philosophy but including works of French literature. Conducted in English. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Senior standing.
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FR 4770 - Advanced Seminar on the French and Francophone Novel 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examination of the French novel and/or narrative prose focusing on a theme, genre, or period. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: FR 3040 or FR 3050 and Senior standing.
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FR 4910 - Modern French Literature (Honors) 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Independent study to allow honors students to pursue in depth an author, work, movement, or genre related to contemporary French culture, art, or literature. Preq or concurrent enrollment: FR 4000 and membership in Calhoun Honors College.
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FR 4920 - The French Corporation (Honors) 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Independent study to allow honors students to pursue an in-depth study of the organization, structure, functions, and economic role of a French business enterprise. Preq or concurrent enrollment: FR 4170 and membership in Calhoun Honors College.
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FR 4970 - Creative Inquiry in French 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Continuation of research initiated in FR 3970 . Students complete their projects and disseminate their research results. Preq: FR 3970 .
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FR 4980 - Independent Study 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Directed study of a selected topic in French literature, language, or culture. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of department chair.
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FR 4990 - Selected Topics in French Literature 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Selected topics that have characterized French literature, language, and culture. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of department chair.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 1030 - Careers in Biochemistry and Genetics 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Introduction to biochemistry and genetics career paths, professional organizations, ethical issues, and requirements for advanced study. Also gives students training in design of a professional portfolio. Students may not receive credit for both BCHM 1030 and GEN 1030. Preq: Biochemistry or Genetics major.
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GEN 2500 - Medical Terminology 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Fundamentals of common medical terminology and concepts, especially those of basic science, biology, anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
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GEN 3000 - Fundamental Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introductory course covering fundamental principles of genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Emphasizes Mendelian genetics, physical and chemical basis of heredity, and population genetics. Credit for a degree will be given for only one of GEN 3000 or GEN 3020 . Preq: BIOL 1030 or BIOL 1100 .
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GEN 3020 - Molecular and General Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Rapidly-paced course covering Mendelian and molecular genetics, with introductory coverage of quantitative and population genetics. Emphasizes the molecular basis of heredity and gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and modern genetic technology. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of GEN 3000 or GEN 3020. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1100 with C or better.
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GEN (BCHM) 3040 - Molecular Biology Laboratory 2 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Introduces fundamental molecular biology laboratory techniques commonly used in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology research. Principles and applications of these techniques are also discussed. May also be offered as BCHM 3040 . Preq: BIOL 1100 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: BCHM 3040 or GEN 3020 .
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GEN 3500 - Professional Development 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Professional development course designed for juniors and seniors in Genetics and Biochemistry majors. Course topics include personality and leadership assessments; professional etiquette, dress, and communication; negotiation; personal branding; and logical argument. This course is an introduction to professional concerns to prepare students for applications and interviews. This course has an additional fee.
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GEN (BIOL) 4050 - Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Molecular genetic analyses of eukaryotes in relation to mutations and repair, complex phenotypes, biochemical pathways, short- and long-term regulation of gene expression, and evolution. May also be offered as BIOL 4050 . Preq: BCHM 3010 or BCHM 3050 ; and GEN 3000 and GEN 3020 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 4100 - Population and Quantitative Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Classical and computational genetics topics, including Mendelian vs. non-Mendelian inheritance, genetic variation, evolutionary, conservation, coalescent theory, molecular evolution, quantitative trait locus, and association mapping in the framework of population and quantitative genetics. Includes Honors sections. Preq: STAT 2300 and GEN 3020 , each with C or better.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 4110 - Population and Quantitative Genetics Laboratory 2 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Crosses are performed using eukaryotic organisms with appropriate markers, and molecular markers are amplified, sequenced, and analyzed. Collected data are used to test hypotheses regarding possible modes of inheritance and for patterns of molecular evolution. Population and molecular evolutionary genetics concepts are also examined. Preq: BCHM 3040 or GEN 3040 with a grade of C or higher. Preq or concurrent enrollment: GEN 4100 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 4200 - Molecular Genetics and Gene Regulation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Molecular genetics, including replication, transcription and translation, gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, developmental, human, cancer, and behavioral genetics. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BCHM 3010 and GEN 3020 , each with C or better.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 4210 - Molecular Genetics and Gene Regulation Laboratory 2 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Explores molecular genetics techniques (transformation, cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Southern Blotting, reporter genes, gene mapping) using prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Preq: GEN 4110 with a grade of C or higher. Preq or concurrent enrollment: GEN 4200 .
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GEN (BCHM) 4400 - Bioinformatics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Theory and application of computational technology to analysis of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome. Includes Honors sections. May also be offered as BCHM 4400 . Preq: BCHM 3010 or BCHM 3050 or GEN 3000 or GEN 3020 , with C or better.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 4500 - Comparative Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Outlines the genome structure, function, and evolution based on available complete genome sequences. Topics include the evolution of multigene families, origin of eukaryotic organelles, molecular phylogeny, gene duplication, domain shuffling, transposition, and horizontal gene transfer. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEN 4200 with a C or better.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 4600 - Epigenetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Covers molecular mechanisms governing epigenetic phenomena in animals and plants with a focus on discovery and current research on the role of chromatin, DNA methylation, and regulatory RNA in regulating gene expression. Specific topics include chromatin structure and remodeling, DNA methylation, histone modifications, small RNAs, genomic imprinting, X-inactivation, stem cells, epigenetic and disease, and epigenetics-based therapeutics. Preq: GEN 3000 or GEN 3020 .
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GEN 4700 - Human Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of inheritance; population, molecular and biochemical genetics; cytogenetics; immunogenetics; complex traits; cancer genetics; treatment of genetic disorders; genetic screening and counseling; and the Human Genome Project. Preq: BCHM 3010 or BCHM 3050 , with a C or better; and GEN 3000 or GEN 3020 , with C or better.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEN 4900 - Selected Topics in Genetics 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Comprehensive study of selected topics not covered in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 4910 - Directed Research in Genetics 1-8 Credits (3-24 Contact Hours)
Orientation in genetic research (i.e. experimental planning, execution, and reporting). Includes Honors sections. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 4920 - Honors Thesis in Genetics 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Students complete a senior thesis and oral presentation detailing their honors research in genetics. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq or concurrent enrollment: Students are expected to have completed or be concurrently enrolled in their second semester of an Honors section of GEN 4910 for a minimum of four credits when registering for this course.
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GEN 4930 - Senior Seminar 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Analysis and discussion of papers from the primary literature in the life sciences particularly in genetics. Students find pertinent articles in the primary literature and present and analyze the selected reading. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BCHM 3010 and GEN 3020 , each with a C or better; and one of the following with a C or better: GEN 4100 or GEN 4200 or GEN 4500 .
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GEOG 1010 - Introduction to Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of the nature of geography emphasizing the discipline’s organizing themes of earth science, relations between people and their environments, interrelations between places, locational analysis, and area studies.
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GEOG 1030 - World Regional Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Systematic and descriptive survey of the major regions of the world, including their physical and cultural features. Provides a global context for courses in the social sciences and humanities.
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GEOG 1060 - Geography of the Physical Environment 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examines the condition of the physical environment, especially the earth’s surface and the processes that act on it. Topics range from earth-sun relations to the evolution of landscapes; human habitats and human alteration of the environment. Coreq: GEOG 1061 .
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GEOG 1061 - Geography of the Physical Environment Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOG 1060 . Coreq: GEOG 1060 .
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GEOG 3010 - Political Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Geographic basis of states: sovereignty, territory, power within states, relations between states. The geography of international affairs. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3020 - Economic Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Spatial analysis of economic activity emphasizing regional economics and development. Topics include world population; technology and economic development; principles of spatial interaction; and geography of agriculture, energy manufacturing, and tertiary activities. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3030 - Urban Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Historical and contemporary survey of the urban world, with particular attention paid to the relationship between people and urban places. Topics include the rise of cities, urban hierarchies, urban land use, and the social geography of cities. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3050 - Cultural Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Broad examination of the basic cultural variables in the human occupation of the earth using ecological, spatial, regional, and historical approaches. Topics vary but may include cultural areas and distributions, cultural change, cultural landscape, and cultural ecology. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3060 - Historical Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Exploration of geographical change and the varied patterns of past human activities and people’s relationships with the physical environment. Case studies from around the world are used to emphasize key themes in historical geography. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3100 - GIS for Humanities and Social Sciences 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to geographic information systems with an emphasis on visualization and analysis of spatial data as it is applied to humanities and social science topics. Special emphasis is placed on finding data related to the humanities, such as historical records and historical maps, and translating them into the digital environment. Students learn basic cartography, data collection and spatial analysis techniques.
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GEOG 3300 - Geography of the Middle East and North Africa 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Thematic survey of a world region extending from Morocco to Afghanistan. Emphasizes climate, environment, social geography, historical development of the regional culture of Islam, and common problems facing the area today. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3400 - Geography of Latin America 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the physical, economic, political, and human/cultural geography of Latin America. Special focus is on regional unity and diversity and the historical interaction of man and environment. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3600 - Geography of Africa 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of how tropical, or sub-Saharan, Africa functions in the modern world. Africa’s physical environments, peoples and cultures, colonial and post-colonial history, and ideologies of economic development. Five basic themes are covered: population, natural resources, environmental quality, political organization, economic development. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 3990 - Creative Inquiry in Geography 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
In consultation with and under the direction of a faculty member, students pursue scholarly activities individually or in teams. These creative inquiry projects may be interdisciplinary. Arrangements with mentors must be established prior to registration. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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GEOG 4010 - Studies in Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Intensive study of the geography of a selected world region, such as North America, Europe, or the Middle East, or the geography of a topic, such as the geography of oil or the geography of underdevelopment. May be repeated once for credit with departmental consent. Preq: Sophomore standing.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOG 4100 - Geography of the American South 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the geography of the American South in its changing complexities across almost 400 years of development. Preq: Sophomore standing.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOG 4200 - Historical Geography of the United States 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey that places the spatial concepts of geography into a time sequence with special emphasis upon the United States. Preq: Sophomore standing.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOG (PRTM) 4300 - World Geography of Parks and Equivalent Reserves 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Major international patterns in the provision and use of urban and rural parks and recreation are examined. May also be offered as PRTM 4300 . Preq: 2.0 cumulative grade-point average.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOG 4400 - Geography of Historic Preservation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Aspects of historic preservation emphasizing sites and structures in their geographical, historical, and socioeconomic contexts. Examples are drawn from American architectural styles and settlement forms. Preq: Sophomore standing.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOG 4990 - Independent Study in Geography 3 Credits (0 Contact Hours)
Study of selected topics in geography under the direction of a faculty member chosen by the student. Student and faculty member develop a course of study designed for the individual student and approved by the department chair prior to registration.
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GEOL 1000 - Current Topics in Geology 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Lectures and demonstrations covering topics of current interest in the different fields of geology. Recent research developments and career opportunities in the geosciences are emphasized.
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GEOL 1010 - Physical Geology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the minerals and rocks that compose Earth’s crust, their origins and transformations. Emphasizes geological processes, both internal and external, by which changes are produced on or in the Earth. Includes Honors sections.
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GEOL 1030 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Laboratory to accompany GEOL 1010. Provides instruction in the identification of minerals and rocks and in the interpretation of geologic processes through study of topographic maps. Field trips provide direct observation of processes and results. Includes Honors sections. Preq or concurrent enrollment: GEOL 1010 .
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GEOL 1120 - Earth Resources 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of Earth’s mineral, energy, water, and land resources and environmental and societal impacts associated with the use of these resources.
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GEOL 1140 - Earth Resources Laboratory 1 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Laboratory to accompany GEOL 1120 . Provides instruction in the identification of ore and gem minerals and of other earth materials of economic importance. Land and water resources are explored through the use of topographic maps, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images, and field trips.
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GEOL 1200 - Natural Hazards 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
This class explains the scientific causes of various natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, etc.) Additionally, topics explore how economic, social, and political factors influence our preparedness for and response to disasters. Discussions also examine moral dilemmas resulting from technological limits on our ability to predict and prevent such events.
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GEOL (ENSP) 1250 - Sustainable Resource Use 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
This course explores the challenges our society faces in making the transition to renewable resource use in a way that is truly sustainable environmentally, economically and socially. The conflicting demands of each system are examined and used to critically examine possible solutions using a systems based approach. May also be offered as ENSP 1250 .
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GEOL 2020 - Earth History 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of the Earth’s geologic history emphasizing how the continents and ocean basins have evolved through geologic time. Evolution of life from the beginning of the fossil record through the present; identification of fossil plants and animals and interpretation of Earth’s past through study of geologic maps. Field trips illustrate principles. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEOL 1010 and GEOL 1030 . Coreq: GEOL 2021 .
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GEOL 2021 - Earth History Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 2020 . Coreq: GEOL 2020 .
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GEOL 2050 - Mineralogy and Introductory Petrology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Includes crystal symmetry and introduction to x-ray crystallography, composition and stability of minerals, survey of common rock-forming minerals, petrological classification of rocks and introduction to rock associations. Preq: GEOL 1010 and GEOL 1030 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: CH 1010 . Coreq: GEOL 2070 .
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GEOL 2070 - Mineralogy and Introductory Petrology Laboratory 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Identification of rock-forming minerals and important ore minerals based on their physical properties. Includes hand specimen petrology of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of GEOL 2070 or GEOL 2080 . Coreq: GEOL 2050 .
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GEOL 2080 - Mineralogy and Petrography Laboratory 2 Credits (6 Contact Hours)
Identification of rock-forming minerals and important ore minerals based on their physical and optical properties. Hand specimen petrology and petrography of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Study of minerals in thin section using polarizing microscope. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of GEOL 2070 or 2080. Preq or concurrent enrollment: GEOL 2050 .
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GEOL 2100 - Geology of the National Parks 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of selected national parks and monuments emphasizing the dynamic geological processes that have shaped the landscapes of these areas. Special attention is focused on parks exhibiting recent geological activity related to volcanoes, earthquakes, and glaciers. Slides and films are used to highlight specific geological features.
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GEOL 2110 - Geoanalysis I 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Students develop a working knowledge of statistical methods used to formulate and solve problems in the earth sciences. Emphasis is on sampling methods and experimental design for geologic settings and on formulating and evaluating hypotheses using statistical inference of data sets. Preq or concurrent enrollment: MATH 1080 . Coreq: GEOL 2111 .
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GEOL 2111 - Geoanalysis I Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 2110 . Coreq: GEOL 2110 .
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GEOL 2120 - Geoanalysis II 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Students develop a working knowledge of deterministic methods used to formulate and solve problems in the earth sciences. Emphasis is on developing conceptual models from geologic field observations, formulating idealized problems, and analyzing and interpreting solutions. Special focus is on using computer software to support analyses. Preq: GEOL 2110 and MATH 1080 . Coreq: GEOL 2121 .
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GEOL 2121 - Geoanalysis II Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 2120 . Coreq: GEOL 2120 .
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GEOL (ASTR) 2200 - Planetary Science 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of the formation and evolution of planetary bodies. Emphasizes the origin of planetary material and comparative study of the primary processes operative on planetary surfaces. Describes major features of the planets and moons in our solar system, as revealed by recent space missions. May also be offered as ASTR 2200 .
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GEOL 2700 - Experiences in Sustainable Development: Water 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Integrates cross-disciplinary perspectives on sustainability through active student participation in real-world development projects. Focuses on identifying and overcoming environmental, technical, social/organizational, and economic barriers to the sustainability of water resources. Emphasizes small-scale international water resources development.
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GEOL 2750 - Field Methods 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Introduction to geologic field methods, emphasizing traditional and emerging techniques. Students gain competency in using standard mapping tools, making appropriate measurements, mapping geologic formations found in the Piedmont and Blue Ridge, converting field data to digital format, making geologic maps, and presenting their data in accepted formats. Preq: GEOL 1010 . Coreq: GEOL 2751 .
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GEOL 2751 - Field Methods Laboratory 0 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 2750 . Coreq: GEOL 2750 .
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GEOL 2910 - Introduction to Research I 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Required group learning and research experience for Geology majors (open to others with consent of instructor). Introduction to problem solving through case studies and interdisciplinary team approaches. Focus is on, but not limited to, research approaches in geology. Social and ethical contexts, communication skills, and professional development are incorporated.
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GEOL 2920 - Introduction to Research II 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Required group learning and research experience for Geology majors (open to others with consent of instructor). Introduction to problem solving through case studies and interdisciplinary team approaches. Focus is on, but not limited to, research approaches in geology. Social and ethical contexts, communication skills, and professional development are incorporated. Preq: GEOL 2910 .
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GEOL 3000 - Environmental Geology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Discussion-oriented introduction to relationships of man to his physical surroundings and problems resulting from upsetting the established equilibria of geologic systems; man’s role as a geologic agent, environmental conservation and management. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEOL 1010 .
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GEOL 3020 - Structural Geology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Diverse geological structures of the Earth, their description, origin, and field recognition. Practical problems in interpreting geologic structures are utilized, in addition to theoretical considerations of the mechanics and causes of tectonism. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEOL 2020 . Coreq: GEOL 3021 .
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GEOL 3021 - Structural Geology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 3020 . Coreq: GEOL 3020 .
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GEOL 3130 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Topics include origin, composition, and texture of sediments and sedimentary rocks; sedimentation processes, depositional environments, facies relationships, and diagenesis; introduction to stratigraphic methods and geochronology. Laboratory involves description and classification of hand specimens and thin sections and analytical methods. Preq: GEOL 2050 . Coreq: GEOL 3131 .
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GEOL 3131 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 3130 . Coreq: GEOL 3130 .
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GEOL 3140 - Sedimentary Petrology 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Origin, composition, and texture of sediments and sedimentary rocks, including both siliciclastic and chemical varieties. Interpretation of tectonic settings, depositional systems, facies relationships, and diagenesis. Laboratory involves description and classification of hand specimens and thin sections and analytical methods. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEOL 2050 . Coreq: GEOL 3141 .
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GEOL 3141 - Sedimentary Petrology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 3140 . Coreq: GEOL 3140 .
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GEOL 3160 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Classification, occurrence, and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Discussion of the chemical and physical processes involved in magmatic crystallization and metamorphism. Laboratory study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEOL 2050 . Coreq: GEOL 3161 .
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GEOL 3161 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 3160 . Coreq: GEOL 3160 .
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GEOL 3180 - Introduction to Geochemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to distribution of elements in the core, mantle, and crust of the Earth. Control of rock type on trace element content in soils and sediments. Weathering; soil and regolith formation; water-sediment interrelations; solubility, mobility and bioavailability in relation to redox, pH and complexation; biogeochemical cycles of selected elements. Preq: GEOL 2050 .
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GEOL 3600 - Geology and Castles of Scotland 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Students spend two weeks in Scotland exploring its diverse geology and visiting medieval castles and ancient stone mountains. Highlights include studying the unconformity at Siccar Point made famous by James Hutton, the father of modern geology, and travelling “The Rock Route” through the Scottish Highlands, where modern ideas about mountain building were birthed. Coreq: GEOL 3601 .
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GEOL 3601 - Geology and Castles of Scotland Laboratory 0 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 3600 . Coreq: GEOL 3600 .
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GEOL 3700 - Western United States Field Study 3 Credits (6 Contact Hours)
Field excursion to a geologic region in the western United States. Students visit sites where the stratigraphy and structure are well exposed, studying a variety of landforms and the geologic processes responsible for their formation. Pre-trip sessions are held on campus. Additional fees are required. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: GEOL 1010 .
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GEOL 3750 - Bahamian Field Study 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Students develop an understanding of Bahamian geology, culture, and social structure (including the influences of historical context and natural environments). Students stay one week on Andros Island in the Bahamas, traveling by van and boat to various sites. Additional fees are required. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEOL 1010 . Coreq: GEOL 3751 .
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GEOL 3751 - Bahamian Field Study Laboratory 0 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 3750 . Coreq: GEOL 3750 .
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GEOL 3800 - Caribbean Field Study 3 Credits (6 Contact Hours)
This field-based course explores the geologic evolution of the Caribbean volcanic island arc system. Students visit an island in the Caribbean and observe first-hand the evidence of geologic change from coastlines to the island’s interior. Students also explore geologic hazards and consider the relationships between humans and natural systems. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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GEOL 3910 - Research Methods I 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Required group learning and research experience for Geology majors (open to others with consent of instructor). Introduction to problem solving through case studies and interdisciplinary team approaches. Focus is on, but not limited to, research methods in geology. Social and ethical contexts, communication skills, and professional development are incorporated. Preq or concurrent enrollment: GEOL 2910 .
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GEOL 3920 - Research Methods II 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Required group learning and research experience for Geology majors (open to others with consent of instructor). Introduction to problem solving through case studies and interdisciplinary team approaches. Focus is on, but not limited to, research methods in geology. Social and ethical contexts, communication skills, and professional development are incorporated. Preq: GEOL 3910 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: GEOL 2910 .
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GEOL 4030 - Invertebrate Paleontology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of life of past geologic ages as shown by fossilized remains of ancient animals, with emphasis on the invertebrates. Preq: GEOL 2020 . Coreq: GEOL 4031 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOL 4031 - Invertebrate Paleontology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 4030 . Coreq: GEOL 4030 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOL 4050 - Surficial Geology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of surface features of the earth and the processes that produce them. Analysis of landforms including their form, nature, origin, development, and rates and patterns of change. Laboratory studies emphasize terrain analysis and the mechanics of surficial geological processes. Preq: GEOL 2020 and GEOL 3000 . Coreq: GEOL 4051 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOL 4051 - Surficial Geology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 4050 . Coreq: GEOL 4050 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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GEOL 4090 - Environmental and Exploration Geophysics 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Students develop an understanding of the principles and methods used to acquire, analyze, and interpret geophysical data. Emphasis on seismic/radar, gravimetric, and electromagnetic methods. Applications to hydrogeology, environmental engineering and science, soil science, contaminant transport and remediation, near surface geology, geotechnical problems, oil and gas exploration, and carbon sequestration. Includes Honors sections. Preq: Junior standing. Coreq: GEOL 4091 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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