Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions


All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following. 

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:

 

Geology

  
  • GLY 125 - Natural Disasters

    Credits: 3
    Examination of the causes, effects, and options available to mitigate actual disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, flooding, severe weather, and meteorite impacts. Case histories are used to demonstrate scientific principles and socioeconomic issues. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • GLY 135 - Prehistoric Life

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the field of paleontology and the fossil record; the succession of life from its earliest beginnings through the Age of Dinosaurs to modern Man; evolutionary, environmental and ecological analyses of fossil plants and animals based on biologic and geologic principles. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • GLY 201 - Mineralogy

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GLY 101  or GLY 120  and GLYL 120  or GGY 130 : Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 101 . Introduction to the formation, chemistry, symmetry, structure and natural occurrence of minerals. Principles of physical properties, crystal chemistry, crystallography, and mineral genesis. Study of the geologically important rock-forming mineral groups and associations. Introduction to optical mineralogy and the use of the petrographic microscope. Computer applications in geology. Required field trip(s). Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 220 - Field Methods in Environmental Sciences

    Credits: 3 - 0
    Prerequisite: GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120 or GGY 130 ; and MAT 111 . Field intensive introduction to data collection methods and analytic procedures associated with monitoring, assessment and management of environmental problems. Required field trips. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 226 - Principles of Hydrology

    Credits: 3
    (GGY 235 )Prerequisite: GGY 130  or GLY 101  or GLY 120 . Covers the three main components of terrestrial hydrology: (1) atmospheric water, precipitation, and surface-atmosphere interactions; (2) groundwater, infiltration, substance flow, and aquifers; and (3) surface water, watersheds, rivers and floods. Lectures and exercises focus on collecting and interpreting hydrological data to address environmental issues.


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  • GLY 240 - Geology of North Carolina

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: any 100-level geology course or permission of instructor. General summary of North Carolina geology including mineral and rock resources. Geology of selected state parks. Three hours per week.


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  • GLY 280 - Special Topics in Geology

    Credits: 1 - 4
    Study of selected topics in geology that are not considered in detail in regular course offerings. Taught on demand. More than one topic may be taken for credit (maximum six hours).


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  • GLY 310 - General Petrology

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: GLY 201 or GLY 205 . Survey of the major igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock groups. Emphasis is on classification, textural features, mode of occurrence, environments of origin and economic importance. Laboratory stresses rock identification and typical rock associations. Required field trips. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 311 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GLY 201 . Theories of genesis of the major igneous and metamorphic rocks in the light of chemistry, mineralogy, structure and texture, field associations, and experimental data. Relationship between igneous and metamorphic processes and crust-mantle tectonic activity. Required field trips. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 331 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

    Credits: 4


    Prerequisite: GLY 310  or permission of instructor. An introduction to the observation, description, and interpretation of sediment and sedimentary rock; the physical and chemical processes controlling weathering, sediment transport, deposition, and diagenesis, and the interpretation of depositional environments and layered rock successions. Field trips; fees may be required. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.

     


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  • GLY 335 - Geomorphology

    Credits: 4
    (GGY 335 ) Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120 . A systematic treatment of the surface processes that shape fluvial, glacial, aeolian, and coastal landforms. Themes include process mechanics, description and classification of landforms, and evolution of landform systems. Students work individually or in a small groups to analyze geomorphological data in field and laboratory settings. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 337 - Invertebrate Paleontology

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GLY 132 or permission of instructor. History of fossil protistans and invertebrates with emphasis on the principles of paleontology, systematics and evolution, and on the use of fossils in stratigraphic correlation. Required field trips. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • GLY 340 - Regional Geology of North America

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GLY 205  or GLY 310 . A survey of the rocks, structures, natural resources, fossils, and tectonic histories of different regions of North America, such as the Precambrian Shield, Appalachians, and Cordillera. Three lecture hours per week.


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  • GLY 390 - Field Methods in Geosciences

    Credits: 2
      Prerequisite: GLY 132  or consent of instructor. Applied study of geological materials and processes in field settings. Introduction to methods and techniques used in the geosciences including field measurement, sample retrieval and data analysis. Colloquium and required field trips. Fees. May be repeated twice for credit. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • GLY 402 - Advanced Mineralogy

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GLY 201 . Advanced techniques for mineral analysis and identification. Introduction to the theory and application of x-ray diffraction and fluorescence, the electron microprobe, spectroscopy, and reflected light microscopy. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 416 - Sedimentary Petrology

    Credits: 3
    (GLY 516 ) Prerequisite: GLY 201 and GLY 310 and GLY 331 , or permission of instructor. Classification and description of siliciclastic, carbonate, chemical, and carbonaceous sedimentary rocks. Survey of sedimentary depositional environments. Aspects of weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, and lithification. Laboratory exercises concentrate on microscopic and chemical analytical techniques. Field trips; fees may be required. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.


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  • GLY 420 - Global Climate Change

    Credits: 3
    (GGY 420 )(PHY 420 ) Prerequisites: PHY 102 or PHY 202 , CHM 102 , MAT 162 . Analysis of natural and anthropogenic global climate change. Historical and geological records of climate including sediment, tree ring, and ice core analysis. Physics and chemistry of climate, including Earth’s energy balance, global carbon cycle, climate modeling, atmospheric composition and dynamics. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • GLY 426 - Geohydrology

    Credits: 4
    (GLY 526 ) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and either GLY 101  or GLY 120  and GLYL 120  or GGY 130  and junior or senior standing in geology,geoscience, geography, oceanography and /or environmental sciences. Geology of ground water and related aspects of surface waters. Methods of ground water resource evaluation, protection, exploitation, and contaminant remediation. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 439 - Paleoclimatology

    Credits: 3


    (GLY 539) Prerequisite: GGY 130 , GGY 230 , or GLY 101  or consent of instructor. Climatic change throughout geologic time, with an emphasis on Quatemary climate change. Topics include an overview of Earth’s climate system, tectonic-scale, orbital-scale, millennial-scale, and future climate change. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.

     


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  • GLY 441 - Structural Geology

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: GLY 132  and GLY 310  or permission of instructor. Introduction to the mechanics, fabrics, and geometry of rock deformation, including stress-strain relationships, folds and folding, and faulting and fracturing of rocks. Required field trip. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • GLY 443 - Tectonics

    Credits: 3
    (GLY 543 ) Prerequisites: GLY 201 , GLY 310 , GLY 441  or permission of instructor. Explores ideas on plate tectonic theory including assessment of data that lead to its acceptance. Examines a broad range of tectonic principles and dynamics using modern and ancient examples, and considers controls on geological and geophysical processes from Earth’s core to crust. Includes geometry of present and past plate boundaries and motions, development of plates including sea-floor spreading, subduction, and orogeny, evolution of continents and ocean basins, and tectonic driving mechanisms. Three lecture hours each week.


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  • GLY 445 - Sedimentary Basin Analysis

    Credits: 3
    (GLY 545 ) Prerequisites: GLY 331 and GLY 441 , or permission of instructor. Evaluation of factors controlling sedimentary basin formation and evolution. Interpretation of subsidence mechanisms and evaluation of sedimentary processes through basin-scale analysis of the stratigraphic record. Aspects of sequence stratigraphy, sediment provenance, and the tectonics of sedimentary basins. Field trips; fees may be required. Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.


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  • GLY 460 - Advanced Stratigraphy

    Credits: 3
    (GLY 560 ) Prerequisite: GLY 331, or permission of instructor. The description, organization, classification, and interpretation of layered rock successions. Aspects of both surface and subsurface analysis of stratigraphic data. The use of stratigraphic principles in elucidating earth history. Cyclic and sequence stratigraphy. Field trips; fees may be required. Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.


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  • GLY 465 - Introduction to Geophysics

    Credits: 3
    (GLY 558 ) Prerequisites: GLY 101 , MAT 112 or MAT 115 . Integrated application of geophysical methods to solve environmental and geologic problems. Includes discussion of reflection/refraction seismology, ground penetrating radar and gravity. Two lectures and three laboratory hours each week.


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  • GLY 470 - Field Course in Geology

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites:GLY 310  or GLY 311  and GLY 416, and GLY 331, GLY 390 ,GLY 441  and GLY 471, or permission of instructor. Intensive geological field mapping in various geological settings. Capstone emphasis on prior geological knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Interpretation of field data and solving field-based problems in small groups under direct faculty supervision. Includes preparation of geological maps and cross sections using digital topographic map, detailed lithologic descriptions outcrop questions and  and local geologic history. Course fees apply. Students must register for lecture and laboratory. Two lecture and ten hours of laboratory (equivalent to 12 contact hours/week). Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • GLY 471 - Techniques in Applied Geology

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: GLY 310  or GLY 311  and GLY 416 , and GLY 441 , or permission of instructor. Corequisites: GLY 331  and GLY 390 . A companion course to GLY 470  providing experience in advanced techniques of geologic map reading and interpretation, data and location acquisition, mineral and rock description, sketching and sampling, structural mapping, and map and cross section design and format. Field trip required. Individual and group activities required. Course fees required. One lecture and one laboratory hour each week.


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  • GLY 472 - Introduction to Geochemistry

    Credits: 3
    (GLY 572 ) Prerequisites: GLY 101 , CHM 101  and consent of instructor. Investigation of the abundance and distribution of chemical elements in the Earth’s crust, mantle, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Introduction to thermodynamics, phase and mineral equilibrium, stable and radiogenic isotopes, and geochronology. Emphasizes the application of geochemical processes to solving geologic and environment problems, with selected examples from field and laboratory studies. Three lecture hours each week.


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  • GLY 473 - Isotope Geochemistry

    Credits: 3
    (GLY 573 ) Prerequisite: CHM 101 -CHM 102  and consent of instructor. Introduction to the use of radio and stable isotopes for studying environmental processes; radioactive decay and the applications of radioisotopes at daily to earth history time scales; isotopic fractionation, and applications of stable isotopes in modern and paleoenvironments.


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  • GLY 480 - Advanced Topics in Geology

    Credits: 1 - 4
    Prerequisite: Junior standing in department and consent of instructor. Study of selected topics in geology that are not considered in detail in regular course offerings. Examples of specific topics are plate tectonics, seismology, depositional systems, groundwater hydrology, geochronology, and advanced paleontology. Taught on demand. More than one topic may be taken for credit.


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  • GLY 489 - Contemporary Issues in Geoscience

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Senior standing with a major in geology, geoscience, geography, oceanography and/or environmental science, and completion of 15 hours of courses in the major above the 199 level. Examines current problems based on Earth-systems approach utilizing a combination of field, laboratory, and literature study. Emphasizes application of prior geological knowledge and problem solving skills in the context of individual or small group student research projects under direct faculty supervision. Requires written reports and oral presentations of results in approved professional format. Three lecture hours per week.


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  • GLY 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • GLY 495 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Senior standing with a major in geology and completion of 18 hours in the major from courses at the 200-level and above. May be repeated one time for credit. Includes oral presentations and computer applications in Geology. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • GLY 498 - Internship in Geology

    Credits: 3 - 6
      Prerequisite: Junior or senior geology major, minimum GPA 2.50 overall, and consent of instructor. Practical training experience with agency or business conducting geological services. Jointly evaluated by geology faculty member and on-site supervisor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • GLY 499 - Honors Work in Geology

    Credits: 2 - 3
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and recommendation of department chairperson. Individual study for honors students. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • GLYL 100 - Earth Systems Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Survey level laboratory exploration of earth materials, atmospheric and ocean environments, surficial processes, climate change, and their impacts on society. Designed to complement lecture content in introductory earth science courses but can be taken as a stand-alone course. Two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisifies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives: Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • GLYL 120 - Environmental Geology Lab

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite or corequisite: GLY 120 . Laboratory analysis of earth materials and resources. Applications of geologic principles to solving current environmental problems. Two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.This course is the lab for GLY 120 .


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German

  
  • GER 101 - Introductory German I

    Credits: 3
    Not open to native or heritage speakers. Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice, intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken German; reading, writing and basic conversation. For students with one unit or less of high school German. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.


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  • GER 102 - Introductory German II

    Credits: 3
    Not open to native or heritage speakers. Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice, intensive study of the basic patterns of spoken German; reading, writing and basic conversation. Only for students who have successfully completed GER 101  or the equivalent. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.


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  • GER 201 - Intermediate German I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 102  or equivalent. Not open to native or heritage speakers. Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice, intensive study of complex patterns of spoken German, reading, writing, and basic conversation. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.


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  • GER 202 - Intermediate German II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 201 or equivalent. Not open to native speakers. A review of the grammatical structure of the language. Application of the language in composition, conversation, and readings. Intensive work on increasing vocabulary, idiomatic usage, and overall accuracy. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • GER 209 - German Literature in Translation: Topics

    Credits: 3
    Study of representative works of literature from the German-speaking world. Readings and class discussions in English. May be repeated under different subtitles. A maximum of 3 hours can be applied toward the major. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.


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  • GER 294 - German Study Abroad I

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Lower division level of special topics relating to the German-speaking world taken abroad from UNCW faculty or as a transfer credit. Course may be repeated under different subtitles. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • GER 301 - Advanced German

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 202  or equivalent. Not open to native speakers. Continued review of the grammatical structure of the language. Application of the language in composition, convention, and reading. Intensive work on increasing vocabulary, idiomatic usage, and overall accuracy. Development of advanced language proficiency. Culmination of the lower-level language sequence. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • GER 307 - Text and Context

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 301  or equivalent. Not open to native speakers. Introduction to humanistic inquiry and critical thinking through close examination of German literary texts in their broader cultural context. Extensive reading, writing, and discussion. Can be repeated under different subtitles. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • GER 321 - Introduction to German Literature

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 301  or equivalent. Selected readings covering the main currents of German, Austrian, and Swiss literature. Emphasis on textual analysis and criticism in classroom discussions; oral and written reports. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.


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  • GER 322 - History of the German Language

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 307  or permission of instructor. Introduction to the history of the German language, from its Indo-European roots through the present. Study of the historical, social, and cultural context that shaped the German language and its dialects, major linguistic changes that separate German from other Germanic and Indo-European languages and that characterize Modern Standard German as opposed to various German dialects. Taught in German.


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  • GER 331 - Fairy Tales: From Grimms to Disney

    Credits: 3
    German fairy tales of the Romantic era, including both literary fairy tales and folk fairy tales. Comparisons to other fairy tale traditions and adaptations. Attention to the literary, feminist, and historical elements of the fairy tale genre. Taught in English.


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  • GER 332 - Germans and the New World

    Credits: 3
    Examination of German fantasies of and experiences in the Americas from the 1700s through today. Includes diaries, travel narratives, drama, fiction, poetry, film, political tracts, advertising, and propaganda. Taught in English.


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  • GER 333 - The Romance of King Arthur in Literature and Film

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the legend of King Arthur from its medieval roots to modern literature and film. Contribution of the German-speaking tradition to the pan-European myth. Arthurian romance as the vehicle of ideas and ideals about utopia, charismatic leadership, love, and betrayal. Traces the ways a myth is created, employed, and transmitted over centuries by means of textual and historical analysis. Taught in English.


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  • GER 394 - German Study Abroad II

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Junior-level designation for non-catalogue courses offered by a department abroad. Course may be repeated under different subtitles. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • GER 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • GER 494 - German Study Abroad III

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Upper division level of specialized topics relating to the German-speaking world taken abroad from UNCW faculty or as transfer credit. Course may be repeated under different subtitles. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • GER 495 - Seminar in German Studies

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 307  or equivalent. Intensive study of a selected topic in German Studies. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Possible topics include “Fairy Tales / Marchen”, “Legacies of the Enlightenment”, and “The German Novella”. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • GER 496 - Topics in German Studies

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GER 307  or equivalent. Intensive study of a selected topic in German Studies. Taught by faculty at other UNC-system schools though the NC German Studies Consortium (live video conferencing). May be repeated under a different subtitle. Possible topics include “Goethe’s Faust” and “Current Issues in the German Media”.


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  • GER 498 - Internship in German

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor. A program of work and study conducted within an agency and/or setting that provides practical experience with observation and application of foreign language skills. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • GER 499 - Honors Work in German Studies

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Second semester junior or senior standing. Eligibility for honors program and at least 6 hours of German studies courses at the 300-400 level. Independent study for honors students. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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Gerontology

  
  • GRN 101 - Introduction to Gerontology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the social, psychological, physiological, and philosophical aspects of aging through reading, writing, and fieldwork. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • GRN 446 - Health Care Access for Older Adults

    Credits: 3
    (GRN 546 ) Prerequisite: GRN 101 , junior or senior standing. An introduction to the U.S. health care system with an emphasis on issues related to older adults, including problems of access to health care for the aging population, their families, and communities.


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  • GRN 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: GRN 101 , overall GPA of at least 2.00, and consent of instructor, gerontology coordinator, and the appropriate dean. Gerontological investigation, under faculty supervision, beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.


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Health

  
  • HEA 105 - Individual Well-Being

    Credits: 3
    Topical areas and issues in health explored within the physical, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions of personal wellness.


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  • HEA 205 - Human Sexuality

    Credits: 3
    Taught from a health educator perspective, focusing on empirically based information covering: human sexual response, development of sex roles and orientation, reproduction, birth control, and STI’s. Provides opportunities for students to review their beliefs in the context of the historic, cultural and social factors that impact how we perceive sexuality.


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  • HEA 207 - Nutrition and Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Application of the principles of nutrition as related to health; various levels of wellness; and practices of health care. Emphasis on basics of sound nutrition, requirements of various food elements, diet planning, diet patterns for specific age groups, nutritional fads and weight control.


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  • HEA 210 - Substance Abuse Prevention

    Credits: 3
    Prevention education methods and strategies for substance abuse prevention for all age groups and diverse populations. Special emphasis on evidence-based prevention strategies including both curriculum-based and community-programming tactics. Students will work with outside agencies to review current use of substance abuse prevention programs.


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  • HEA 234 - Principles of Health Education

    Credits: 3
    (PBH 234 ) An introduction to health education program planning, implementation, and evaluation in various health promotion settings. Focuses on responsibilities and strategies of entry-level health educators.


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  • HEA 240 - Current Topics in Health

    Credits: 3
    Survey of health topics including a historical overview, trends in disease and prevention efforts in the United States, culture and the impact of advertising and marketing efforts, and ethical considerations. Topics will vary and will focus on the health education model for disease prevention.


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  • HEA 245 - Consumer Health

    Credits: 3
    Survey of consumer health topics such as the purchase of health-care products and services, choosing quality health care, and how to identify and use reliable sources of information.


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  • HEA 266 - Applications of Computers in Physical Education and Health

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 266 , PED 266 ) Introduction to technology for students in physical education and health. Topics include microcomputer operations, computer software applications, the Internet, distance learning technologies and ethics of computer use. Open to declared physical and health education majors only or by consent of instructor.


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  • HEA 300 - Mental and Emotional Health

    Credits: 3
    An integrated approach to mental and emotional health examining the cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions of mental health. An introduction to common mental disorders, their causes, and treatment. Special focus on the emotional and mental health issues of adolescence.


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  • HEA 301 - Community Health

    Credits: 3
    Overview of social, health, and medical problems of modern society, with special emphasis on community programs for solving them. Study of programs of official and voluntary health agencies, designed to promote and protect the health of citizens, observed through field trips, discussed by guest lecturers, and studied through other forms of enrichment.


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  • HEA 305 - Health Program Planning/Intervention Strategies

    Credits: 3
    (PBH 305 ) Information and skills health educators need to plan, implement, and evaluate education strategies in public, private, professional, and governmental health agencies. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • HEA 320 - Foundations in Global Health

    Credits: 3
    (PBH 320 ) Overview of the world. The class will explore contemporary issues, problems, and controversies in global health and identify key global health challenges, their distribution, and prevention strategies. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • HEA 325 - Health and Aging

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GRN 101 . An introduction to health characteristics of the aging population. Topics include biomedical changes of various body systems and lifestyle factors such as nutrition, stress, drugs, exercise and sexuality. Field experience required.


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  • HEA 351 - Health Communications

    Credits: 3
    (PBH 351 ) Introduction to formulation of effective health communication strategies, including retrieval, management and utilization of new technologies; basic health communication literacy; theory utilization; presentation skills; multimedia and other media technological applications ethical; legal and academic issues in health communications.


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  • HEA 355 - Measurement and Evaluation in Health Education

    Credits: 3
    (PBH 355 ) Principles of measurement and evaluation including instrument construction, and an examination of concepts and strategies involved with measurement and evaluation in health education.


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  • HEA 359 - Research and Evaluation in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

    Credits: 3
    (PED 359 , EXS 310 , PBH 359 ) Prerequisite: HEA 355 . Methods of research in the fields of health, physical education and recreation. Identification of problems, sampling methods, data analysis and interpretation, and planning of evaluation studies. Partially satisifies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive; Information Literacy.


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  • HEA 435 - Organization and Administration in Health Education

    Credits: 3
    Administration of health education in a variety of settings. Content includes program planning, implementation, and evaluation, budgets and the role of government and private agencies for leadership in health education. Majors only or permission of instructor.


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  • HEA 452 - Epidemiology and Concepts of Human Disease

    Credits: 3
    (PBH 452 ) Study of the distribution, determinants, and prevention of disease with emphasis on biological, environmental, cultural, and psychological impacts on health and illness. Junior standing, majors/minors, or permission of the instructor. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • HEA 465 - Exercise, Performance and Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EXS 216  or BIO 240 and BIOL 240 . Relationship of exercise, physical activity and performance to human nutrition. In depth information on human energy systems, weight control and proper dieting. Intermediate and cellular metabolism in relation to nutrition and overall health.


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  • HEA 466 - Introduction to Therapeutic Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Examination of the relationship between diet and chronic disease in the United States. Also introduces basic concepts of medical nutrition therapy and how these are addressed in a health care setting.


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  • HEA 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.50, junior standing and consent of instructor. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is currently offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.


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  • HEA 497 - Pre-Internship Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Senior standing or approval of instructor. This course prepares students for their Internship placement. Students will prepare their portfolios, work on professional skills, and identify their internship placements.


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  • HEA 498 - Internship in Community Health Education

    Credits: 5
    Prerequisite: HEA 497 . Supervised internship placement in the community. Applies theory to practical application in Community Health Education. Requires a minimum of 300 hours of supervised fieldwork. Majors / Concentrations only or permission of instructor. Senior standing required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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History

  
  • HST 101 - Western Civilization I

    Credits: 3
    An overview of Western Civilization from its origins in the Ancient Near East. Provides comparative study of the development of Mesopotamia and Egypt, Greek civilization and Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, and Early Modern Europe, explaining how each of these contributed to the ‘rise’ of a distinctly western civilization. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • HST 102 - Western Civilization II

    Credits: 3
    Overview from the seventeenth to twentieth century. Examines Europe’s transformations and global interactions through the discussion of significant events, groups, and individuals that contributed to developments such as the French Revolution and the rise of democracy, the Industrial Revolution and the modern economy, world wars and dictatorships. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • HST 103 - Introduction to Global History 1500-1848

    Credits: 3
    The political, economic, cultural, religious, and environmental processes that transformed the world between 1500 and 1848. Examines the Columbian (biological) Exchange, formation of colonial empires, expansion of global religions, and emergence of global trade and slave trade. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • HST 104 - Introduction to Global History Since 1848

    Credits: 3
    Historical events, peoples, and places as well as the transformation of global systems. Examines the effects of industrialization, imperialism, nationalism, world wars, the Cold War, communism, and globalization on contemporary societies. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • HST 105 - United States to 1865

    Credits: 3
    American history from the pre-colonial period to the beginning of Reconstruction. Examines the impact of the country’s cultural diversity through the study of the arts, law, politics, war, religion, technology, immigration, and the emergence of regional economic systems. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.


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  • HST 106 - United States from 1865 to Present

    Credits: 3
    The history of the United States since the Civil War. Examines the development of American political, social, and cultural systems, foreign policy, and the emergence of the United States as a world power. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.


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  • HST 190 - History Unlimited: A Short History of Nearly Everything

    Credits: 3
    (ANT 190 ) Multi-disciplinary course designed to cover the history of the universe from the big bang until today. Draws on perspectives and methods of both anthropology and history. Topics include the physical structure and composition of the the earth, how it was formed, the emergence of life with particular focus on the evolution of humans, the organiztion and development of human societies, analysis of important historical periods such as agricultural, scientific and industrial revolutions. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society and University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. This course does not fulfill requirements towards either the history or the anthropology majors.


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  • HST 203 - The Sea in History

    Credits: 3
    The history of human interaction with the sea, focusing on its importance for resources, trade and transport, exploration, and warfare. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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