Apr 16, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue

2015-2016 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.

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.

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:

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French
	FRH 439 - Masterpieces of French Prose Fiction Credits: 3 Prerequisite: FRH 321 or FRH 322 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Representative works of imaginative French Prose from the 17th century to the present, oral and written reports. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 448 - French Theatre and Performance Credits: 3 Prerequisite: FRH 321 or FRH 322 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Study of the French theatrical heritage from the Middle Ages through the 21st Century. The course culminates in a theatrical performance produced by students for the UNCW and Wilmington communities. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 470 - French Women Writers Credits: 3 Prerequisite: FRH 321 or FRH 322 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Examination of a wide variety of texts written by French and francophone women. May include such authors as Simone de Beauvoir, Assia Djebar, Helene Cixous, Margueritede Navarre, and Christine de Pizan. Investigates how women have positioned themselves in society through centuries. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 485 - Seminar in French Cinema Credits: 3 (FST 480 , FLL 480 , GER 485 , SPN 485 ) Prerequisite: At least two 300- or 400-level French courses. Advanced study of a selected topic in French cinema. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 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. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 494 - French Study Abroad III Credits: 1 - 6 Upper division level of specialized topics relating to the French-speaking world taken abroad from UNCW faculty or as transfer credit. Course may be repeated under different subtitles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 495 - Seminar in French Literature Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: FRH 321 or FRH 322 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Intensive study of a selected topic in literature. Individualized research, which may include informal and formal presentations, reports, a substantial research project. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 498 - Internship in French Credits: 3 - 6 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. A maximum of six credit hours may be applied to the degree in French. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	FRH 499 - Honors Work in French Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Senior standing and eligibility for honors program. Independent study for honors students. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
First-Year Seminar
	UNI 101 - First-Year Seminar Credits: 3 Must be taken in the first semester of full-time attendance at UNCW. Seminar course designed to support first-year students in optimizing their UNCW experience. With instructor as mentor, approaches to critical thinking are emphasized as students explore the goals of liberal arts learning, academic ethics and strategies, UNCW’s common reading, information literacy, self-management, and effective group collaboration. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/First Year Seminar. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	UNI 110 - Leadership and Service Seminar Credits: 1 Prerequisites: UNI 101 and enrollment in the ExCEL Learning Community. Applied learning experience related to leadership and active citizenship concepts. Identification of community needs and implementation of effective action that promotes positive social change. Emphasis on critical analysis of the needs of the individual and the community, local and global. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	UNI 120 - Civic Engagement for Pre-Health Students Credits: 2 Prerequisite: Restricted to pre-health students registered with University College pre-professional programs. Sophomore standing and departmental approval required. Civic engagement opportunities and leadership concepts for pre-health students. Applied learning experiences related to civic engagement to include identification of community health care issues and implementation of civic engagement, volunteering, reflection, building leadership skills, and educating others while working towards a successful graduate school application process. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	UNI 201 - Transfer Seminar Credits: 3 Open to transfer students during the first semester of full-time enrollment at UNCW. Seminar course designed to support transfer students in transitioning to campus and optimizing their UNCW learning experience. Critical thinking, information literacy skills, discussion, and group collaboration are emphasized as students focus on issues often important to transfer student success and college success in general. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Geography
	GGY 130 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 0 - 4 Spatial distribution of environmental elements and processes, including weather and climate, groundwater, soils, rocks, plate tectonics, landforms, and vegetation. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 140 - Introduction to Human Geography Credits: 3 Survey of the geography of human settlement patterns and activity throughout the world. Emphasis on relationships between physical environments and different facets of human culture, including population, resources, regional development, urban growth, and political, linguistic, and religious patterns. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 180 - World Geography I Credits: 3 Regional survey of historical, physical, economic, and cultural geography of Europe and the Americas. Fundamental locational geography as the foundation for a clear world view and an understanding of global interdependence. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 181 - World Geography II Credits: 3 Regional survey of historical, physical, economic, and cultural geography of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Fundamental locational geography as the foundation for a clear world view and an understanding of global interdependence. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 205 - Practical Methods in Geography Credits: 3 Introduction to fundamental and analytical methods used by professional geographers. Includes examination of geography as a discipline of human inquiry and methods used in all subdisciplines of geography. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 210 - Geography of the Global Economy Credits: 3 Human economic activities, their location and relationships to physical and economic conditions of the environment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 215 - The Digital Globe Credits: 3 Introduction to the maps, data, and methods commonly used by geographers to investigate spatial relationships from local to global scales. Includes the examination of geography as a discipline whereby human and physical environments are spatially explored. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 220 - Cartography Credits: 0 - 3 Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GGY 140 . Techniques of cartographic design, drafting, data presentation and map interpretation. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 222 - Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences Credits: 3 Use and interpretation of statistical techniques in geographic and geologic research. The course emphasizes problem identification, data collection and interpretation through assignments covering specific kinds of statistical methods. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 230 - Introduction to Weather and Climate Credits: 3 Examination of general climatic characteristics through space and time, especially as influenced by controls upon temperature, wind and moisture distributions, and by planetary, regional and local atmospheric disturbances. 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. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 235 - Principles of Hydrology Credits: 3 (GLY 226 ) 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. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 255 - Geography of the Middle East Credits: 3 Geographical, geological, historical and archaeological investigation of the physical environment and cultural landscapes that provide the settings for the evolution of the populations and cultures of Southwestern Asia. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 270 - Principles of Land Use Planning Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 130 and GGY 140 or consent of instructor. Introduction to planning techniques and to planning as a profession. Classification and analysis of spatial variations in land use patterns and development processes as they relate to the physical environment and human activities. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 280 - Special Topics in Geography Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GGY 140 , or GGY 180 or GGY 181 . Selected physical, cultural, regional, or applied topics in geography that are not considered in detail in regular course offerings. More than one topic may be taken for credit (maximum six hours). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 282 - Geography of North Carolina Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 140 or consent of instructor. A survey of the physical and cultural landscapes of North Carolina with the emphasis on an understanding of the complex geographical variety that exists within a dynamic and growing southern state. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 317 - Urban Geography Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 140 or consent of instructor. Analysis of the spatial distribution, growth, function and structure of urban places with emphasis on urban developments and problems in the United States. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 328 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 0 - 3 Prerequisite: GGY 215 or GGY 220 . Examination of the uses of GIS in demographics, market area analysis, natural resources management, automated mapping, land use planning and development, and hazardous waste management. Study of multiple date sources available today and the integration of these data to solve problems. Two lecture and two lab hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 333 - Applied Climatology Credits: 4 Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GGY 230 or consent of instructor. The spatial distribution and character of climates, their relation to other elements of the environment and to human activities. Students work individually or in small groups to solve problems through applications of climate principles and data. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 335 - Geomorphology Credits: 4 (GLY 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 small groups to analyze geomorphological data in field and laboratory settings. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 340 - Population, Resources, and the Environment Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 130 , GGY 140 , GGY 180 or GGY 181 or, consent of instructor. Introduction to the four major driving forces of global change: demographic trends, natural resource use, climate change, and globalization. Explores the role of economic and cultural development and analyzes regional patterns that result in the unique manifestations of global change. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 345 - The Geography of Food Credits: 3 Prerequisites: GGY 130 and GGY 140 or GGY 180 or GGY 181 . Foodways and the various roles that food has played in world history, the geographic and economic aspects of food production and supply, the cultural significance of foods, and personal attitudes towards nutrition. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 346 - The Geography of U.S. Race Relations Credits: 3 Economic, social, political and cultural geography of white and non-white relations in the United States through a sequence of racially-charged eras from European colonialism to the present. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 360 - Tourism and the Environment Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 140 or EVS 195 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the geography of tourism, including the cultural, economic, environmental, planning, and political dimensions of the industry, from the perspective of sustainability. The second half of the course is devoted to tourism and the environment, including forms of ‘green’ tourism. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 382 - Regional Geography of the United States Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 140 or consent of instructor. A regional analysis of physical characteristics, resource base and human geography of the United States. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 383 - Geography of the Caribbean Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 180 or GGY 181 or consent of instructor. A regional analysis of the cultural and physical features of the Caribbean. Special emphasis upon environmental and historical geography. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 384 - Caribbean Field Experience Credits: 2 Prerequisite: GGY 383 or consent of instructor. Field course with emphasis on the physical and environmental geography of the Caribbean. Students working individually or in small groups to observe, map, and collect data to interpret the Caribbean landscape. Field trip will be followed up by writing research report. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 385 - Regional Geography of Europe Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 140 or consent of instructor. A regional analysis of the physical and cultural features of Europe. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 386 - Geography of Latin America Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 180 or consent of instructor. Regional analysis of Latin America and its constituent regions including Mexico, mainland Central America, and South America. Geographical topics will include: landforms, climate, vegetation, soils, migration, diffusion, agricultural systems, religion, ethnicity, territorial conflicts, economic development, deforestation, and urbanization. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 420 - Global Climate Change Credits: 3 (GLY 420 ) (PHY 420 ) Prerequisite: PHY 102 or PHY 202 , CHM 102 , MAT 162 or consent of instructor. Analysis of natural and anthropogenic global climate change. Historical and geological records of climate including sediment, tree ring, and ice core analysis. Climate science including Earth’s energy balance, global carbon cycle, climate modeling, atmospheric composition and dynamics. Review of geographical variation in climate change. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters/Climate Change and Society. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 422 - Remote Sensing in Environmental Analysis Credits: 0 - 3 (GGY 522 ) Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GLY 205 or GLY 101 or consent of instructor. Use and interpretation of aerial photography and other remote sensing techniques in environmental analysis. Emphasis on problem identification, digital image analysis, and interpretation of images through laboratory exercises. Students work individually or in small groups to apply remote sensing concepts to solve complex problems. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 424 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3 (GGY 524 ) Prerequisite: GGY 328 . Advanced theory and application of the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data collection, data structures, data management, and relational databases, spatial analysis, and display of geographic information in a computer-based environment. Lectures, demonstrations, and lab exercises. Students work individually or in small groups. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 426 - Environmental Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 328 or consent of instructor. Overview of environmental applications of GIS including planning, date development, and analysis of the data, and oral and written presentation of the results. Students work individually or in small groups to remediate an environment problem. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 428 - Advanced Remote Sensing Credits: 3 (GGY 528 ) Prerequisite: GGY 422 or consent of instructor. Advanced theory and application of remote sensing techniques and software applications for environmental sciences, geography, earth sciences, hydrology, archaeology, and forestry. Includes satellite data collection, advanced classification methods, hyperspectral and microwave image analysis, and satellite elevation data construction. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 432 - Biogeography Credits: 3 (GLY 532 ) Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GLY 101 or consent of instructor. Study of the changing distribution patterns of plants and animals on a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Topics include abiotic and biotic controls on the distribution of life, disturbance, ecological communities, dispersal, invasion, speciation, extinctions, biogeographic realms, human impacts on biodiversity, and conservation. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 433 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting Credits: 3 Prerequisites: GGY 230 , GGY 333 . Introduction to tools of weather analysis and use of these tools to contract weather forecasts. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 435 - Environmental Geography Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GLY 101 or GLY 120 . Investigation of human impacts on the environment into sections on biota, water, soils, atmosphere, and landforms. Student will investigate case studies of environmental impacts for class discussion. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 436 - Ice Age Earth Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 335 or GLY 335 or consent of instructor. A review of the Quaternary Period, roughly the last two million years of earth history. Topics included the discovery of the ice age, climate change theory, glacial dynamics, geological and biological records of environmental change, and human evolution and migration during the Quaternary. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 437 - Soils in the Earth Sciences Credits: 4 Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GGY 335 or GLY 335 or consent of instructor. Pedogenic processes, morphology, classification, and geographic distribution of soils. Lab includes field description of soil profiles and laboratory analysis of soil samples. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 439 - Paleoclimatology Credits: 3 (GLY 439 ) 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 473 - Regional and Environmental Land Use Plan Credits: 3 Prerequisites: GGY 130 , GGY 270 or EVS 195 . Overview of the concepts and processes related to the regional growth and development, including land use issues, planning strategies; and evaluation of regional land use plans and policies. Students conduct research on a U.S. regional/environmental land use issue and present the results in oral and written form. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 480 - Advanced Topics in Geography Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Selected physical, cultural, regional, or applied topics in geography that are not considered in detail in regular course offerings. More than one topic may be taken for credit. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 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. Students work individually on a research project with a faculty member. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 495 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Senior standing in geography. May be repeated one time for credit. One to three hours each week. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 498 - Internship in Applied Geography Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GGY 328 or GGY 270 or GGY 220 , junior or senior standing, a 2.50 grade point average, and consent of instructor. Supervised practical experience with a professional geographic agency. Area of concentration, requirements, and means of evaluation to be defined in consultation with faculty. Students work with local and regional professionals as they conduct business. May be repeated once. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GGY 499 - Honors Work in Geography Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and recommendation of department chairperson. Individual study for honors students. Students work with a faculty member and honors thesis committee to conduct focused research leading to an honors thesis. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Geology
	GLY 101 - Principles of Geology Credits: 0 - 4 Introduction to the basic principles and processes governing the formation and evolution of the earth. Includes: formation of minerals and rocks, surficial and internal processes and concepts of plate tectonics. Field trips. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 120 - Environmental Geology Credits: 3 Introduction to the relationships between man and his geologic environment. Concerned with the problems that people have in using the earth and the reaction of the earth to that use. Emphasis is placed on earth processes, earth resources, and properties of rocks and surficial deposits insofar as they are important to or affect human activities. 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. The lab for this course is GLYL 120 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 131 - Dinosaurs Credits: 2 Study of the Dinosaurs and other Mesozoic vertebrates as illustrations of the basic principles of vertebrate paleontology. Emphasis is placed on identification, systematics, evolution, ecology and extinction of the Dinosaurs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 132 - The Earth Through Time Credits: 0 - 4 Prerequisite: GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120 or GGY 130 . Geologic history of the earth and the fossil record. Methods of dating rocks and fossils, interpreting ancient environments and the age of the earth. Field trips. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Evolution. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Evolution. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 171 - Applied Physical Geology Credits: 0 - 4 Prerequisite or corequisite MAT 111 . Study of the materials that make up the Earth and the physical laws and processes that shape them. Field trips. Three lectures and three laboratory hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 200 - Methods in Geology Credits: 0 - 3 Prerequisite: GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120 or GLY 171 . Introduction to various bibliographic, graphic, field, and laboratory methods essential to geologic studies. Weekly projects and required field trips. Two lecture and three laboratory hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 201 - Mineralogy Credits: 0 - 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 205 - Earth Materials Credits: 0 - 4 Prerequisite: GLY 101 or GLY 120 and GLYL 120 or GGY 130 . Introduction to the solid materials that form the Earth and the geological techniques and methods that are used to identify and describe these materials. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 220 - Field Methods in Environmental Sciences Credits: 0 - 3 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 310 - General Petrology Credits: 0 - 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 311 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Credits: 0 - 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 331 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Credits: 0 - 4 Prerequisite: GLY 201 or GLY 205 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 335 - Geomorphology 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 337 - Invertebrate Paleontology Credits: 0 - 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 III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Evolution. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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 teh Precambrian Shield, Appalachians, and Cordillera. Three lecture hours per week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 402 - Advanced Mineralogy Credits: 0 - 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 416 - Sedimentary Petrology Credits: 0 - 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 426 - Geohydrology 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 439 - Paleoclimatology Credits: 3 (GGY 439 ) 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 441 - Structural Geology Credits: 0 - 4 Prerequisites: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 443 - Tectonics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 450 - Geological Oceanography Credits: 0 - 4 Prerequisites: GLY 201 or GLY 205 or OCN 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 465 - Introduction to Geophysics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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 topographic map and aerial photography bases, detailed lithologic descriptions, 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 VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 471 - Techniques in Applied Geology Credits: 1 Prerequisites: GLY 310 or GLY 311 and GLY 416 , and GLY 331 and GLY 441 , or permission of instructor. Corequisite: 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. Emphasis on techniques needed to excel in GLY 470 . Individual and group activities required. Course fees required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	GLY 489 - Contemporary Issues in Geoscience Credits: 3 Prerequisites: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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FRH 439 - Masterpieces of French Prose Fiction

FRH 448 - French Theatre and Performance

FRH 470 - French Women Writers

FRH 485 - Seminar in French Cinema

FRH 491 - Directed Individual Study

FRH 494 - French Study Abroad III

FRH 495 - Seminar in French Literature

FRH 498 - Internship in French

FRH 499 - Honors Work in French

UNI 101 - First-Year Seminar

UNI 110 - Leadership and Service Seminar

UNI 120 - Civic Engagement for Pre-Health Students

UNI 201 - Transfer Seminar

GGY 130 - Introduction to Physical Geography

GGY 140 - Introduction to Human Geography

GGY 180 - World Geography I

GGY 181 - World Geography II

GGY 205 - Practical Methods in Geography

GGY 210 - Geography of the Global Economy

GGY 215 - The Digital Globe

GGY 220 - Cartography

GGY 222 - Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences

GGY 230 - Introduction to Weather and Climate

GGY 235 - Principles of Hydrology

GGY 255 - Geography of the Middle East

GGY 270 - Principles of Land Use Planning

GGY 280 - Special Topics in Geography

GGY 282 - Geography of North Carolina

GGY 317 - Urban Geography

GGY 328 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

GGY 333 - Applied Climatology

GGY 335 - Geomorphology

GGY 340 - Population, Resources, and the Environment

GGY 345 - The Geography of Food

GGY 346 - The Geography of U.S. Race Relations

GGY 360 - Tourism and the Environment

GGY 382 - Regional Geography of the United States

GGY 383 - Geography of the Caribbean

GGY 384 - Caribbean Field Experience

GGY 385 - Regional Geography of Europe

GGY 386 - Geography of Latin America

GGY 420 - Global Climate Change

GGY 422 - Remote Sensing in Environmental Analysis

GGY 424 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

GGY 426 - Environmental Geographic Information Systems

GGY 428 - Advanced Remote Sensing

GGY 432 - Biogeography

GGY 433 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting

GGY 435 - Environmental Geography

GGY 436 - Ice Age Earth

GGY 437 - Soils in the Earth Sciences

GGY 439 - Paleoclimatology

GGY 473 - Regional and Environmental Land Use Plan

GGY 480 - Advanced Topics in Geography

GGY 491 - Directed Individual Study

GGY 495 - Senior Seminar

GGY 498 - Internship in Applied Geography

GGY 499 - Honors Work in Geography

GLY 101 - Principles of Geology

GLY 120 - Environmental Geology

GLY 125 - Natural Disasters

GLY 131 - Dinosaurs

GLY 132 - The Earth Through Time

GLY 135 - Prehistoric Life

GLY 171 - Applied Physical Geology

GLY 200 - Methods in Geology

GLY 201 - Mineralogy

GLY 205 - Earth Materials

GLY 220 - Field Methods in Environmental Sciences

GLY 226 - Principles of Hydrology

GLY 240 - Geology of North Carolina

GLY 280 - Special Topics in Geology

GLY 310 - General Petrology

GLY 311 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology