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 on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are necessary, must be within two calendar years of the first, unless the course is submitted for formal approval to the appropriate curriculum committees. 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:
English
ENG 393 - Writing in the Scientific Disciplines
Rigorous introduction to writing for academic science contexts. Critically examines the current state of academic science writing and explores the multiple practical strategies scientists use to communicate in professional settings.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
An in-depth exploration of crime literature; may include hardboiled/detective fiction, noir, true crime, and police procedurals from a variety of writers, periods, nations, and traditions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 103 or ENG 201, or consent of instructor. ENG 205 is strongly recommended. University Studies: Building Competencies: Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
An in-depth exploration of the horror genre in literature, film, and criticism. Works may be selected from a variety of writers, periods, nations, and traditions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 103 or ENG 201, or consent of instructor.ENG 205 is strongly recommended. University Studies: Building Competencies: Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
An in-depth exploration of sports literature in a variety of genres. Works may be selected from multiple writers, periods, nations, and traditions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ENG 103 or ENG 201, or consent of instructor. ENG 205 recommended but not required. University Studies: Building Competencies: Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
An in-depth exploration of religious and spiritual literature in a variety of genres (poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction, and sacred text). Works will be selected from multiple writers, periods, nations, and traditions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 103 or ENG 201, or consent of instructor. ENG 205 is strongly recommended. University Studies: Building Competencies: Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Focus on the development of research, analysis, composition, and design strategies needed to complete complex writing projects within organizational contexts and create effective texts for a range of audiences. Topics may include user experience design, search engine optimization, and project management.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ENG 314 or ENG 319 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6 Repeat Limit: 1
ENG 412 - Writing in Intercultural and Global Contexts
Develops competency in writing within intercultural and global contexts. Focuses on developing critical perspective about cultural concepts and theories in the context of globalization through broader frameworks of discourse, commodities, space, and labor in everyday life.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Explores visual rhetoric and new media theories to inform the analysis and production of texts in Web formats. Topics may include writing content for existing Web outlets, markup conventions, search engine optimization, and modification of Content Managment System (CMS) and html/css templates.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ENG 314 or ENG 319 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
ENG 417 - Research Methods in Professional Writing
Preparation and practice for applied research projects in the field of professional writing. Focus on both qualitative and quantitative methodologies including rhetorical approaches, ethnomethodologies, discourse analysis, network analysis, and usability.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
ENG 418 - Research Methods in Literary and Cultural Studies
Preparation and practice for research projects in literary and cultural studies. In-depth study of methodologies, including archival studies, history of the book, biography, interviews, oral history, digital humanities, visual methodologies, and textual analysis.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ENG 205 and ENG 286. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
The study of a selected literary theme, movement, period, influence, or genre. May be repeated under a different subtitle.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Nine hours of literature courses, at least three hours at the 300-400 level, or consent of instructor. Crosslisting:ENG 509 Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Study section in this catalogue.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing; nine hours of literature or writing courses (depending on project focus), at least three of which are at the 300-400 level; overall GPA of at least 2.00; and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
ENG 495 - Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies
Intensive opportunity for research experience under faculty supervision of an author or topic in literature. Emphasis on individualized work, which may include oral reports, a longer research project, and appropriate bibliographic assignments. Required of English majors in the Literature Option; fulfills seminar requirements for majors in the Teacher Licensure Option. May be repeated under a different subtitle.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ENG 205. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course, junior or senior standing, and three additional hours in ENG literature or language at the 300-400 level. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6 Repeat Limit: 1
Intensive study of a theme, issue, or genre in writing/rhetoric. Provides significant student engagement. Required of English majors in Professional Writing Option; fulfills seminar requirement for Teacher Licensure.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ENG 204 or ENG 205 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course, junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Minimum GPA applies. Academic training and practical writing experience through work in a private company or public agency. Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing and consent of the internship coordinator. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Eligibility for honors program and nine hours of literature or writing courses (depending on project focus), at least three hours at the 300-400 level. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
EBD 280 - Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Majors
Primary focus on the entrepreneurial mindset and the process for starting a business. Specific areas include the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, profiles of successful new businesses, identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, and developing the business plan. Social and developmental entrepreneurship are also addressed.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Primary focus on the processes for fostering creativity and innovation. Emphasis on the creative process, creative problem solving, and intrapreneurship. Particular attention directed to the development of new products, services, processes, and business models.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Seminar in selected topics in Entrepreneurship. This course does not fulfill requirements towards any major or concentration in the Cameron School of Business.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
EBD 301 - Managing Money in an Entrepreneurial Venture
Course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage cash as well as manage the necessary records in a small business. Topics include: managing credit, payroll, inventory, payables to suppliers, and keeping records necessary to comply with federal, state, and local tax law. Principles of time value and valuation are covered as well as analysis of business performance.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EBD 280 with a minimum grade of C Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Focus on key organizational activities that facilitate the growth and management of an enterprise. Provides valuable information for effective marketing techniques designed to grow, compete, and sustain the business. Focus on managing human resources and the ability to strategically develop the business model as it progresses through growth phases.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EBD 280 with a minimum grade of C Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Development and adoption of new technology in corporate operations. Attention directed to creating an environment that fosters continuous improvement through experimentation, innovation, and change. Topics include the nature of technology, its role in business strategy, technological forecasting, the creative process, organization and management of professional personnel, and project management techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Admission to Cameron School of Business. Crosslisting:MGT 354 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Primary focus is understanding entrepreneurship as a process and phenomenon that occurs in many different contexts. The course approaches entrepreneurship as a way of thinking and acting, as an attitude and a behavior. Specific areas include entrepreneuriial competencies (e.g., opportunity assessment and recognition techniques) and career paths, venture typologies, as well as basics of business and economic modeling, financing, marketing, legal and IP issues.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite: ACG 203. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Students will develop the ability to build, analyze, and interpret data essential for recognizing attractive entrepreneurial opportunities. As the market place is constantly shifting, the major challenge is to iteratively combine different sources of data to comprehensively identify new offerings, customer preferences, and gaps in the market.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EBD 380. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Examination of the strategies for successful venture growth. Emphasis is placed on the challenges associated with maintaining a high rate of growth in relatively new firms. Particular attention directed to integrating strategic, operational and cultural issues. Students develop business plans for a new venture or business development. Extensive use of case analysis.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EBD 380 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Admission to Cameron School of Business. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Focus on financial planning and analysis, sources of funding, and business valuation. Particular attention directed to debt financing, valuation theory and techniques, due diligence, angel investing, venture capital funding, and public/private offerings. Extensive use of case study.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EBD 380 and FIN 335 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses and admission to Cameron School of Business. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Primary focus on entrepreneurial activities within the international arena. Particular attention on the mechanisms of international entry modes, import and export management, licensing mechanisms, international financing, the impact of globalization, identifying business opportunities, risk assessment, legal and accounting implications of international activities, and international intellectual protection processes. Upon completion of this course, students will be qualified to take the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) exam.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:INB 300 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course and admission to Cameron School of Business. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EBD 490 - Business Development and Commercialization
Course focuses on commercialization of an early stage firm’s product, technology and ideas. Issues such as scalability,licensing, intellectual property, project management, and the managerial side of expansion and growth will be studied. The course will also examine entrepreneurial activities commonly seen in coastal regions, such as marine science technologies, aquaculture, tourism, shipping, and other related activities. Extensive use of case study and field projects.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EBD 380. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Admission to Cameron School of Business. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, overall GPA of at least 3.00, consent of department chairman, and admission to Cameron School of Business. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
EBD 495 - Topics in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Specific topics in entrepreneurship and business development not addressed in depth in other courses. May be repeated under a different subtitle.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Admission to Cameron School of Business. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EBD 498 - Internship in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Involves the application of entrepreneurship and business development knowledge in a real world setting.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
Prerequisite Courses:EBD 380 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, prerequisite course, and 3.00 GPA in the Cameron School of Business. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
EBD 499 - Honors Work in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Independent work for honors students.
Credit Hours: 2 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing and admission to Cameron School of Business. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Interdisciplinary introduction to the scope and application of environmental sciences. Emphasis will be placed on an integrated analysis of environmental principles and discussions centering on current environmental problems. The lab for this course is EVSL 195.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World, Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Interdisciplinary study of of contemporary environmental issues at a global scale, such as climate change, human population, biodiversity loss, food and water scarcity, energy, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, and environmental justice. Causes, effects, policy implications, international negotiations, and development of treaties will be examned.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World, Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Team-taught by Department of Environmental Sciences faculty, this course focuses on the current and predicted effects of climate change on Earth’s abiotic and biotic environment. This course is intended to enhance students’ abilities to address challenges in the 21st century by providing a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving using biological, physical, social, and economic perspectives.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 205. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior/Senior standing or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Introduction to the societal importance, biology, physiology, and management of honeybees. The course prepares students to take the written portion of the North Carolina Beekeeping Association Certified Beekeeper exam.
Credit Hours: 2
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior/Senior standing required, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
EVS 321 - Analyzing and Communicating Environmental Issues
Studies how current environmental issues are discussed, communicated, and presented to a broad range of audiences. Students research current environmental topics and make presentations, which are peer-reviewed and critiqued.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 or EVS 205. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Application of basic economic principles to help understand environmental problems and evaluate alternative solutions. Economic principles used to analyze fundamental environmental issues such as property rights, externalities, conservation, public good, environmental protection, natural resource damage assessment, and pollution control. Specific focus on methods for non-market valuation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ECN 125 or ECN 221 Crosslisting:ECN 325 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Management of honeybee apiaries for the production of various hive products. Focus on assessing and treating bee diseases, equipment construction and maintenance, hive manipulation, and planning to ensure colony survival.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 317. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior/Senior standing required, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Economic principles developed and applied to evaluate public and private decisions involving the use and allocation of natural resources. Optimal control theory developed and applied to the management of natural resources. Attention to specific resource management areas such as forests and fisheries. Feasibility of alternatives for public policy.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ECN 125 or ECN 221 Crosslisting:ECN 330 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Reviews the history of agricultural development in the United States, paying particular attention to federal policies that provide incentives for agricultural production.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EVS 360 - Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management
Examines the interrelationships between the biological sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences within the human dimensions of natural resource management framework in the context of current environmental issues. Uses contemporary management processes to solve real-world environmental problems.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EVS 361 - History and Philosophy of Natural Resources Management
Development of natural resources management in the United States. Specific attention to historical development of natural resources management policy, and the philosophical stance of individuals who are instrumental in creation of those policies.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Existing natural resource laws, institutions and programs are summarized in their historical context and in relation to current natural resource issues. Philosophical underpinnings of policy positions are examined and discussed. Models of policy creation, implementation, and reform, with specific examples focusing on natural resource management.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Interactions between the physical environment and behavior of the individual. Emphasis on perception of the environment, the behavioral effects of noxious factors in the environment, the psychology of environmental design, and the formation and change of attitudes about the environment.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:PSY 105 Crosslisting:PSY 370 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
An overview of environmental modeling as used in practice. Considers selected abiotic and biotic models with applications to bacteria, plankton, fish, plants, trees, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Hands-on ecological modeling with Excel and Ecosim/Ecopath software.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:MAT 111 or higher, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
This course examines abiotic and biotic adaptations and effects of fire. Prescribed fire restoration and management will also be discussed in addition to new challenges that are emerging from climate change, fire suppression, and growing populations in areas where wildland fires occur.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
The goal of the course is to familiarize students with pivotal and influential writings that lay the foundation of environmental sciences and examine various ways writers have presented the natural world. Students will read and discuss material in a loose chronological way, to build a deeper understanding of the discipline - reflecting on where we started and where we are headed. Along the way, we will note the historical and political contexts in which the writing was produced and examine our perceptions of environment—from the philosophical to the political and from scientific to poetic.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 or EVS 205, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Introduction to the fundamentals and basics behind environmental marine survey techniques for conservation and management purposes. The class will primarily use bathymetric, acoustic imaging, underwater video and seabed sampling techniques to collect, process, export and characterize a range of marine environments in southeast North Carolina.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior/Senior standing required, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
EVS 424 - Environmental Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Introduction to key issues in environmental nonprofit management and leadership with heavy emphasis on practical application and real world case studies. Topics include: management, leadership, governance, fundraising, and accountability in environmental nonprofit organizations. Students will be exposed to theory, criticism, and successes of the environmental nonprofit sector through readings, case studies, field work, and guest speakers.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior/Senior standing required or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
A field-based exploration of plants and animals of coastal island ecosystems and related environmental issues. Students will develop readily-accessible, web-based materials appropriate for outreach and education. This course focuses on both science content and pedagogical resource development.
Credit Hours: 3
Crosslisting:EDN 426 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
In-depth introduction to the issues, debates, and conservation of tropical environments, especially focusing on the current ecological, social, and economic environmental problems. Emphasis on the Neotropics of Central and South America and the Caribbean, although Asian, African, Australian, and Polynesian tropical locations will also be covered.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of the instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
An interdisciplinary introduction to environmental field methods and investigation in foreign countries. Focused study on environmental issues and problems specific to host country on local, regional, and global scales. Course integrates field and classroom instruction.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
This course covers topics related to forest mensuration including skills needed to take accurate forest measurements using essential forestry tools. Topics include foundations of forestry; forest ecology; essential tree and forest measurements such as tree age, height, and basal area; and key forestry topics such as tree regeneration, prescribed fire, and forest understory.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Interdisciplinary study of concepts in environmental science and conservation within the context of the community. This course introduces the study of pattern and process in communities in a variety of environments with an emphasis on understanding both theory and applied approaches. Students will work with analytical tools with real-world application to evaluate environmental effects on communities.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Lecture and field applications of contemporary technologies and techniques used in the environmental sciences. Focus is on skills in the field to understand and address environmental problems. May be offered under a variety of subtitles.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
A hands-on course in the tools and techniques of wildlife field methods. Focusing on amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, students learn basic applied wildlife methods employed by conservation and management agencies.
Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite Courses:EVS 195, and STT 215 or GGY 222, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 8
Survey of methods, techniques, and tools used to gather and analyze data in environmental fieldwork with application to environmental issues and management. Field trips required.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
A scientific exploration of conservation theories and practices to understand the challenges of protecting, maintaining, and restoring biological diversity to Earth’s many environs.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195, EVSL 195, BIO 366, BIOL 366. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
An introduction to the causes and impacts of conflicts between people and wildlife, as well as potential solutions, examined from both ecological and social perspectives. Theoretical management perspectives and intervention strategies aimed at mitigating conflicts are used to develop real-world solutions to global human-wildlife conflicts.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 and EVS 205. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
EVS 455 - Geospatial Analysis for Coastal Management
A problem-based approach to GIS that focuses on coastal issues and management. Wherein students develop a GIS, manage data acquired from different sources, create new data, derive data and generate desired/required outputs. Students will enhance/develop geospatial analysis skills, ranging from basic GIS analysis to use of different extensions, programs and equipment while working on their own projects.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:GGY 281, or instructor approval. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
EVS 456 - Land Survey Technology for Natural Resource Management
Introduction to the operation and application of land survey technology for natural resource management. Course will cover equipment operation, best practices in natural resource surveys, project planning, and data analysis.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite Courses:GGY 281, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
EVS 457 - Introduction to Drone Operations in Environmental Science
Introduction to the operation and application of small unmanned aerial systems in environmental science. Course will introduce responsible operation, compliance with both federal and state regulations, requirements for FAA certification, flight planning, and basic image processing.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195, or permission of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements:
Focus on the use of new technologies to teach about the environment; current issues and trends in environmental education; the development, implementation, and assessment of new technologies; and effective instructional strategies to teach key environmental principles and concepts.
Credit Hours: 3
Crosslisting:EVS 560 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EVS 463 - Environmental Education and Interpretation
Techniques for interpreting natural and cultural resources to the public. Focus on the development of experiential program techniques and the use of written, visual, and audiovisual media to provide natural history, cultural heritage and ecological concepts to the public.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EVS 468 - Hazards, Risks, and Community Resilience
Overview of natural hazards and disasters, focusing on their social, economic and environmental impacts and the complex and interconnected systems affected by environmental and social change. This course also provides an exploration into alternative and sustainable ways to view, study, and manage hazards in the U.S, as well as disaster-resilient communities, higher environmental quality, inter- and intra-generational equality, economic sustainability, and improved quality of life.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Introduction to the principles of Restoration Ecology (the study of the ecological processes that underlie the re-creation of a natural community) in natural ecosystems, through lectures, site visits, and meetings with guest speakers. Students engage in all aspects of restoration work, from the planning stages through the monitoring phase, and will examine a variety of disturbance types, including those brought on by agriculture, natural resource extraction, waste management, urbanization, and tourism practices. Off campus field trips will be required.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:BIO 366. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior status or higher. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Course will explore national parks and protected areas in the US and beyond from historical, ecological, social, and political perspectives. We will focus on understanding the role of these natural spaces in culture, individual and societal well-being, and environmental health and well as the impact of use, recreation and tourism on the parks themselves.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 and EVS 205. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Study of resource management focused on protected areas maintained by government agencies and by private non-profit organization. Emphasis will be on natural area significance, site selection, management plan development, policy formulation, protection options, use conflicts, and public relations.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 and EVS 360 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of the Instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Basic training in wildland fire management. Focuses on both the suppression of wild fires and the use of controlled burning as a natural resource management too. Instruction is through both in-class lectures and practical field training. Students will participate in actual controlled burn experiences. Participants in the course must meet established physical fitness guidelines.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EVS 475 - Current Environmental Issues through Film
Viewing and evaluating how feature films and documentaries influence discussion and opinions about environmental issues and how effectively the videos convey scientific information to the public.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Fundamentals and current topical issues (global to local) related to the concept of a sustainable society. The environmental issues (energy, water, climate, soil, forests, food, population) will be the primary focus of the course but current social and economic issues will be woven into each topic.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 and EVSL 195 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of the instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Study of ASTM guidelines for environmental site assessment, emphasis on historic overview, regulations, and preparation methods associated with environmental site assessment. Lecture and field trips.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EVS 478 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Study of the physical and chemical hazards present at hazardous waste sites and those encountered during environmental clean-ups, as well as OSHA regulations pertaining to those sites. The class will meet the 40 CFR 1910.120 requirements for 40+ hours of training and OSHA certification will be issued.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. Crosslisting:EVS 578 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SCUBA certification, medical exam, and permission of instructor. Introduction to advanced diving, research diving, enriched air nitrox, dive rescue, and oxygen administration techniques. Student will be eligible to participate as a scientific diver-in-training or scientific diver at their home institution after completion (including UNCW). Instructors are experienced in using scuba diving as a research tool.
Credit Hours: 4
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Interdisciplinary introduction to advanced technological developments, such as submersibles, robots, and technical diving, used to explore and work in the undersea environment. Emphasis is placed on case studies.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:CSC 105 and EVS 195 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to shallow water aquatic drones and near-shore, saltwater applications. The course will review the history of aquatic drones and investigate the principles of shallow water drone design and operations. Students will participate in hands-on drone deployment and operations in the field, including installation and use of appropriate software. Student teams will construct “kit” drones.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:MAT 111 or higher. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Overview of fisheries policy and management. Considers important international, national, and regional fisheries, with extended consideration of North Carolina fisheries. Reviews fisheries management agencies, policies, data sources, trends and issues. Examines common biological fishery models, fishing methods and gear, and fishery regulations. Explores methods for assessing the economic impacts of fishing and the recreational value of fishing.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:MAT 111 or higher. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
EVS 485 - Special Topics in Advanced Environmental Science
Selected topics in environmental science not covered in detail in regular course offerings.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Presentation and practice of the techniques for applying scientific methods, investigative procedures, legal standards of evidence, and case preparation techniques to investigation of environmental problems.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:CHM 102 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing. Crosslisting:BIO 488 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to the role of environmental agencies in the community. Requires 40 hours of volunteer time directed toward helping the mission of the environmental agency. Additional liability insurance expense may be necessary.
Credit Hours: 1
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to EVS majors and EVS minors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 1
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, overall GPA of at least 2.00, and consent of instructor and department chair. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Individual reports and group discussions of the results of student field, laboratory, or library research on selected topics in environmental planning and policies.
Credit Hours: 0 Or 3
Prerequisite Courses:EVS 195 and ENG 393. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing in environmental sciences, or consent of instructor. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Advanced field placement experience in governmental, corporate, NGO or other setting in the environmental field. Provides extended opportunity for fieldwork, research, and creative projects. Relates theory to practical application in the field. 40 hours of field work for each credit hour. Additional liability insurance expense may be necessary.
Credit Hours: 1 To 12
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Declared major in EVS, 2.00 GPA overall, and consent of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Synthetic approach to the study of the environment. Development of the “holistic” view of the environment, its interrelationship with science, technology, and society in a seminar format. Involves a work experience with an agency or organization in the area of environmental studies. Additional insurance expense may be necessary.
Credit Hours: 1 To 12
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Declared major in EVS, 2.00 GPA overall, consent of instructor, Director of Environment Sciences, and Dean of College of Arts and Sciences. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Laboratory analysis of environmental principles, resources, and problems. Application of scientific and social principles to solving current environmental problems. This course is the lab for EVS 195.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite: EVS 195. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 1
This foundational course will provide students with fundamental knowledge, technique, and application of the suspension training system. This course will also introduce progressive applications of the suspension training system, specifically, proprioceptive and balance training, relation components to rehabilitiation, and sports specificity.
Credit Hours: 2
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 2
This foundational course is designed to introduce students to the field of exercise science by providing a curriculum overview, explanation of the sub-disciplines, professional organizations and certifications, and potential careers in the field of Exercise Science and related allied-health professions.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examines seven of the major organ systems that includes the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and respiratory structures and functions as related to health and movement.
Credit Hours: 3
Corequisite Courses:EXSL 216 University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural Word Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examines six major organ systems that include the human nervous, endocrine, immune, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems as related to health and movement.
Credit Hours: 3
Corequisite Courses:EXSL 217 Prerequisite Courses:EXS 216 University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EXS 266 - Applications of Computers in Physical Education and Health
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.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Open to declared physical education majors only or consent of instructor. Crosslisting:HEA 266, PED 266 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Methods of research in the field of exercise science. Identification of research problems, sampling methods, data analysis and interpretation, and planning of evaluation studies.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EXS 210 with a “C” or better. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to legal aspects of amateur sport and physical activity emphasizing knowledge required of the exercise science and sport professional. Focus upon current terminology, legal procedures and operations, and case studies.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EXS 210 with a “C” or better. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
This course will focus upon managerial theories and its applications in exercise science and allied-health organizations. Specific topics include organizational theories, communication, leadership,motivation, managerial skills, functions of management, issues of policies, marketing, and financial aspects of management.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EXS 210 with a “C” or better. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
EXS 313 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science
Application of measurment and evaluation theories, concepts, and practices to the planning and administration of effective physical activity programs; includes basic statistical techniques and interpretation of data.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:EXS 210 with a “C” or better. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
This course is designed to enhance knowledge with respect to the physiological considerations and associated mechanisms related to physical activity, exercise, and performance.
Credit Hours: 3
Corequisite Courses:EXSL 320 Prerequisite Courses: (EXS 216 with a “C” or better and EXSL 216 with a “C” or better) or (BIO 240 with a “C” or better and BIOL 240 with a “C” or better) and EXS 310 with a “C” or better. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to Exercise Science (EXS) majors only or permission of instructor. University Studies: Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Neuromuscular and mechanical principles of human movement with emphasis on movement analysis most often encountered in fitness activities and sport skills.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (EXS 216 with a “C” or better and EXSL 216 with a “C” or better) or (BIO 240 with a “C” or better and BIOL 240 with a “C” or better) and EXS 310 with a “C” or better. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to Exercise Science (EXS) majors only or permission by instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3