Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.
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 310 - General Petrology
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisites: 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.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisite: GLY 201. Introduction to the observation, description, and interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Emphasis on physical processes controlling sedimentation and diagenesis. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.
Credits: 0- 4(GGY 335) Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120. A systematic treatment of the surface processes that shap 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.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisite: 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 III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Evolution.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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 teh Precambrian Shield, Appalachians, and Cordillera. Three lecture hours per week.
Credits: 3(OCN 350) Prerequisite: GLY 150 or OCN 150. An in-depth examination of the structure and formation of ocean basins, the role of oceans in the hydrological cycle, the physical properties of seawater, atmospheric and ocean circulation, waves, and tides. Emphasis on data analysis and quantitative problem solving. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society.
Credits: 2Prerequisite: 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. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 3(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 III: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society.
Credits: 0- 4(GLY 526) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and either GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120 or GGY 130. 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. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisite: GLY 310 or GLY 312 or GLY 337. An introduction to the description, organization and classification of layered rocks. Emphasis is placed on the practical use of stratigraphic principles in elucidating earth history. Field trips. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisites: GLY 310. 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.
Credits: 3(GLY 543) Prerequisites: 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.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisites: GLY 201 or GLY 205 or GLY 350. Physiography, petrology, structure, sediments and geologic history of the ocean floor including estuarine and coastal environments. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 0- 4(BIO 487, GLY 558) Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructors. Interdisciplinary study of human impact on coastal environments and organisms. Topics include the physical and biotic settings of worldwide coastal regions, principles of coastal management, current topics in coastal management, and analysis of potential solutions to coastal problems. Three lectures and three laboratory hours each week.
Credits: 0- 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.
Credits: 6Prerequisites: GLY 311-GLY 312 or GLY 310, and GLY 431, and GLY 441. As a capstone experience, students will conduct instensive geological field mapping in various geological settings. Emphasizes application of prior geological knowledge and problem solving skills to interpretation of field data and solving field-based problems in small groups under direct faculty supervision. Preparation of geological maps using topographic map and aerial photography bases. Fees apply. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
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.
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.
Credits: 0- 4Prerequisite: 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 (maximum 6 hours.)
Credits: 3Prerequisites: Senior standing with a major in geology, GLY 310, and completion of 15 hours of courses in the major above the 199 level. As a capstone experience, students examine 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.
Credits: 1- 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 1- 3Prerequisite: 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. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.
Credits: 3- 6Prerequisite: 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. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 2- 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 1Prerequisite or corequisite: GLY 120. Laboratory analysis of earth materials and resources. Applications of geologic principles to solving current environmental problems. Three laboratory hours each week and required field trips. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. This course is the lab for GLY 120.
Credits: 3Not 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.
Credits: 3Not 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.
GER 209 - German Literature in Translation: Topics
Credits: 3Study 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.
Credits: 1- 6Lower 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent. No native speakers allowed. Culmination of the lower-level language sequence. Development of advanced language proficiency. A comprehensive review of grammar. Application of the language in composition, convention, and reading. Intensive work on increasing vocabulary, idiomatic usage, and overall accuracy. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: GER 202 or equivalent. Designed for students who need familiarization with the terminology necessary for the fields of economics, business, accounting, natural sciences and others. Business correspondence in German is also included.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: GER 301 or equivalent. Geographical, historical, political and cultural aspects of Germany from the beginnings to the twentieth century.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 3German 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: GER 307 or equivalent. 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.
Credits: 3(FST 386) Prerequisite: GER 301 or equivalent. Analysis of films from the “Golden Age” of the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, the New Wave, East German films, and current German and Austrian cinema. Works by Lang, Riefenstahl, Wenders, Reitz, Fassbinder, von Trotta, and other recent films.
Credits: 3(FLL 480, FRH 485, FST 480, SPN 485) Prerequisite: GER 307 and GER 385 or equivalent. Advanced study of a selected topic in German cinema. May be repeated under different subtitles.
Credits: 1- 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 1- 6Upper 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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”. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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”.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: 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. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 3Introduction 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.
Credits: 3Study of current issues and topics in the field of aging from an interdisciplinary and global perspective with participation in a service-learning project.
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 the elderly, including problems of access to health care for the aging population, their families, and communities.
Credits: 1- 3Prerequisite: 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: GRN 101 and consent of instructor. Discussion of selected topics in Gerontology. May be repeated three times under a different subtitle.
Credits: 3Topical areas and issues in health explored within the physical, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions of personal wellness.
HEA 201 - First Aid, Safety, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Credits: 3A course for certification by the American Red Cross in first aid, safety and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Requires fees for American Red Cross processing and a personal basic first aid kit.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: HEA 105. Emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of reproduction, conception, prenatal growth and parturition; relevant issues pertaining to human sexuality, childbearing and sexual diseases.
Credits: 3Application 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.
Credits: 3Prevention 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.
Credits: 3An introduction to health education program planning, implementation, and evaluation in various health promotion settings. Focuses on responsibilities and strategies of entry-level health educators.
Credits: 3Survey 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.
Credits: 3Survey 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.
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.
Credits: 3Overview 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.
HEA 305 - Health Program Planning/Intervention Strategies
Credits: 3Information 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.
Credits: 3Overview 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 III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: GRN 101 or HEA 105. 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.
Credits: 3Introduction 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.
HEA 355 - Measurement and Evaluation in Health Education
Credits: 3Principles of measurement and evaluation including instrument construction, and an examination of concepts and strategies involved with measurement and evaluation in health education.
HEA 359 - Research and Evaluation in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Credits: 3(PED 359, EXS 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.
HEA 435 - Organization and Administration in Health Education
Credits: 3Administration 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: HEA 240. Examination of selected current and emerging health topics including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and death and dying.
HEA 452 - Epidemiology and Concepts of Human Disease
Credits: 3Study 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.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: PED 216, PED 217 and junior status. 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.
Credits: 3Examination 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.
Credits: 1- 3Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior 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.
Credits: 1Prerequisite: 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.
HEA 498 - Internship in Community Health Education
Credits: 5Prerequisite: 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 VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.
Credits: 3History of Civilization to 1650. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches.
Credits: 3History of Civilization from 1650 to the present. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches.
HST 103 - Introduction to Global History 1500-1848
Credits: 3An introduction to the global effects of exploration, immigration, colonialism, imperialism and industrialization, with special emphasis on the Atlantic World, Asia, and the Middle East to 1848. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches.
HST 104 - Introduction to Global History Since 1848
Credits: 3An introduction to the global effects of imperialism, industrialization and nationalism from 1848 through the present with special emphasis on Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity.
Credits: 3Survey of the history of the United States to 1865. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches.
Credits: 3Survey of the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Immigration.
Credits: 3The 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.
Credits: 3Survey of the female experience from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Focus on three areas that affect the lives of modern women: work, politics, and sexuality. Differences between the first and second women’s movements, the sexual revolutions of the 1920s and 1960s, and the changing nature of women’s work in modern and post-modern society are explored in a comparative context. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
HST 205 - History of Science I: Antiquity to the Scientific Revolution
Credits: 3The history of science from antiquity (ancient Babylon and Greece) to the 17th century. Topics include the rise of natural philosophy in Greece, medieval universities, Copernicus and the 16th century revolution in astronomy, Renaissance medicine and anatomy, and Isaac Newton’s mathematical study of gravitation. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches.
Credits: 3The growth and development of modern science. Topics include Darwin’s theory of evolution, Einstein’s special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, wartime science, the discovery of DNA, and the impact of science and technology on modern society. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches.
Credits: 3Survey of Jewish history from antiquity to 1492, with particular attention to the Jewish encounter with the Roman, Islamic, and European civilizations. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.
Credits: 3Survey of Jewish history from the expulsion of the Jews from Spain to the modern era. Examination of how the different Jewish communities worldwide have met the challenges of a modernizing world. Topics include emancipation, religious reform and secularization, mass migrations, anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and the founding of modern Israel. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.
Credits: 3A concise survey of the major themes and events in the history of African-Americans from the colonial period to the present. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.
Credits: 3North Carolina Indian history from pre-Columbian times to present day. Topics include identity of North Carolina Indians; social, religious, political, and economic life; gender roles; European and American interaction; development of state and federal policy and Indian response; status of Indians in contemporary North Carolina and United States.
Credits: 3The history of the sport of surfing, tracing the cultural, technological, and economic aspects of its transformation from a Polynesian folkway to a global multi-billion dollar economic force. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 4An exploration of the nature of historical inquiry and of the techniques and methods essential to the study and writing of history. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 1- 3Prerequisite: Majors only, sophomore standing, permission of instructor. Directed historical research in collaboration with a faculty member, including examination and discussion of the historiographical context of historical research projects, research projects, research question framing, and finding, cataloging, and analyzing historical sources. Includes a paper related to the research experience.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: HST 105, HST 106 or consent of instructor. Examination of the role of war in the development of the United States from the colonial period to the present. Includes the development of an identifiably American understanding of war and the relationship of the military to society.
Credits: 3Prerequisite: HST 105, HST 106, or consent of instructor. The formation and implementation of American foreign policy, including the relationship between foreign policy and American political culture, and the impact of foreign perspectives on U. S. foreign policy.