Jun 15, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalogue 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

– Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENG 501 - Introduction to Research Methods in English


    Course Description: English majors only or consent of instructor. Analysis of the content of English studies, stressing bibliographic tools and the aims and methods of literary and writing research.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 502 - Introduction to Literary Theory


    Course Description: English majors only or consent of instructor. Analysis of the philosophical, historical, and social foundations of literary theory. Emphasis on problems of meaning, interpretation, and evaluation. Examination of relevant critical figures and schools in historical context.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 503 - Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition


    Course Description: English majors only or consent of instructor. Critical analysis of current composition theories and classroom practices; examination of teaching and learning theories related to composition courses. Required for second-semester graduate teaching assistants.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 504 - The Age of Chaucer


    Course Description: A survey of works written in medieval England. Included are The Canterbury Tales, selections from Chaucer’s other works, and representative works in such genres as chronicle, biography, epic, romance, dream vision, and drama.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: ENG 430
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 505 - The Age of Elizabeth


    Course Description: English literature in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Works studied include poetry by Spenser and Shakespeare, plays by Marlowe and Jonson, and prose by More and Sidney.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: ENG 431
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 506 - The Age of Milton


    Course Description: Emphasis on the works of Milton. Also includes works by Donne, Herbert, and Bacon.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: ENG 432
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 507 - Studies in Short Fiction


    Course Description: Study of short fiction as a genre. May focus on an author, theme, period, the short story, the novella, traditions, conventions, or forms. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 508 - Studies in Nonfiction


    Course Description: Study of nonfiction prose. May focus on a form such as biography, autobiography, memoir, the journal, or various forms of essays. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 509 - Topics in Literature


    Course Description: The study of a selected theme, movement, period, influence, or genre. Content varies from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: ENG 490
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 510 - Theory and Practice of Cultural Studies


    Course Description: In various forms, this course will introduce graduate students to the history, theory, vocabulary, and critical strategies commonly employed in cultural studies. While critical and topical emphasis may vary from section to section, this course will present students with the notion of culture in broad social, aesthetic, ethical, and political contexts so as to prepare them for more advanced research in cultural studies.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 511 - Studies in the Novel


    Course Description: Study of the novel as a genre. May focus on the history of the novel, major authors, a theme, a period, narrative technique, or form. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 513 - Studies in Poetry


    Course Description: Study of poetry as a genre. May focus on an author, theme, period, poetic form, or traditions and conventions. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 514 - Studies in Drama


    Course Description: Study of drama as a genre. May focus on an author, theme, period, dramatic form, or traditions and conventions. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 525 - Studies in Linguistics


    Course Description: In-depth examination of a topic in linguistics. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 551 - Studies in Professional Writing


    Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing for a particular field, including but not limited to business, science, and technology. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 552 - Histories, Cultures, and Theories of Rhetoric


    Course Description: Theoretical analysis of significant developments in the history of rhetoric with emphasis on the influence of rhetoric on written composition.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 553 - Studies in Rhetoric and Literacy


    Course Description: Study of a topic in rhetoric or literacy. Topics vary; typical offerings might include the work of one or more theorists or theories, current issues in the field of literacy studies, or other themes. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 555 - Language, Meaning and Culture


    Course Description: Analysis of theories of language, communication, and culture with emphasis on application of these theories to oral and written texts in a variety of contexts.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 556 - Qualitative Research in English Studies


    Course Description: Practical and theoretical introduction to qualitative research with a focus on research design and ethical issues.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 557 - Theory and Practice of Technical Communication


    Course Description: Introduction to principles and practices of technical communication and applications in community, business, and industry; attention to writing with technologies as well as theories of writing, editing, and usability.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 559 - Pedagogies of Reading and Writing


    Course Description: Introduction to current topics in literacy pedagogy and their influences (e.g., feminism, literary theories, electronic technologies, social construction), with emphasis on theory in practice.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 560 - Studies in British Literature


    Course Description: Study of a period, theme, movement, major author, or genre in British literature. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 561 - Studies in American Literature


    Course Description: Study of a period, theme, movement, major author, or genre in American literature. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 564 - Studies in Children’s/Young Adult Literature


    Course Description: Study of texts within the fields of adolescent and children’s literature. May include classic or modern literature for younger audiences, fairy tales, picture books, theory and criticism of children’s literature, or children’s film. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 565 - Studies in European Literature in Translation


    Course Description: Study of major traditions in European literature in translation. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 566 - Studies in Anglophone World Literature


    Course Description: Study of texts from the anglophone world. May include emphases on postcolonialism, globalization, or regionally-specific topics. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 572 - Studies in Literary Criticism


    Course Description: In-depth study of the work of one or more theorists or theories of literary criticism. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 575 - Professional Science Writing


    Course Description: Introduction to writing and designing scientific information in a range of forms for a variety of audiences in professional contexts. Focus on persuasive strategies, ethical considerations, and research practices.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 576 - Writing in the Medical and Health Professions


    Course Description: This course critically examines the current state of medical writing in professional medical and health contexts and explores the multiple practical stategies healthcare professionals use to communicate in multiple settings. The course asks students to evaluate and propose best practices for texts in medical contexts such as patient-doctor interactions, insurance documentation, labeling and the like. Extra attention is paid to ethical questions about how writing and texts act rhetorically as tools of communication that confer power to their users. Students exit the course with a base of knowledge that will allow them to develop and strengthen their own professional communication practices.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 577 - Grant and Proposal Writing


    Course Description: Study of grant and proposal writing for use in non-profit and research contexts with emphasis on finding funding within medical and scientific fields. Instruction in research methods as well as drafting and writing successful proposals.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 578 - Science Writing for Cross-Cultural and Global Audiences


    Course Description: Develops competency in analyzing and composing texts within culturally and linguistically diverse environments. Focuses on developing critical perspectives about cultural concepts and theories within scientific discourse.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 579 - Environmental Writing


    Course Description: Examines critical issues in environmental writing and provides practice in researching and writing about environmental issues. The course also covers developments in the field and the evolving genres related to environmental writing spurred by electronic communications.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 580 - Studies in Literature


    Course Description: Intensive examination of a special area of literary study. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Students must secure permission of the graduate coordinator. May be taken twice for a total of not more than 4 credit hours. May not be used for thesis research.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 596 - Internship in Applied English Studies (UNCW Campus)


    Course Description: No more than three hours of internship credit (ENG 596 or 598) may be counted toward the degree. Supervised professional experience on the UNCW campus in an area of English studies including, but not limited to, editing, publishing, writing, writing instruction. Specific goals and assignments to be set and evaluated by instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Nine hours of graduate course credit for M.A. in English and permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 598 - Internship in Applied English Studies


    Course Description: No more than three hours of internship credit (ENG 596 or 598) may be counted toward the degree. Supervised professional experience off the UNCW campus in an area of English studies including, but not limited to, editing, publishing, writing, and writing instruction. Specific goals and assignments to be set and evaluated by instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequisite: Nine hours of graduate course credit for M.A. in English and permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 599 - Thesis


    Course Description: Intensive research study of a topic selected by student and approved by a thesis committee. A scholarly oral presentation and defense of thesis is required.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ENG 600 - Continuous Enrollment in English


    Course Description: This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Credit Hours: 0

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Continuous Enrollment Tuition Charge Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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Environmental Studies

  
  • EVS 501 - Introduction to Environmental Problems and Policy


    Course Description: Introduction to critical and practical skills necessary to identify, analyze, and assess environmental problems. Includes study and review of environmental policy issues.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 505 - Advanced Environmental Sciences


    Course Description: Interdisciplinary examination into the scope of environmental sciences. Emphasis will be placed upon integrated analysis of environmental principles through investigation of current environmental issues.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 514 - Wildland Fire Ecology


    Course Description: An examination of abiotic and biotic effects of fire and adaptations to fire. Discussion of prescribed fire restoration and management. Exploration of emerging challenges from climate change, fire suppression, and growing populations.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 515 - Field Methods in Environmental Sciences


    Course Description: A survey of methods, techniques and instrumentation used in environmental fieldwork. Focus is upon data gathering, analysis, interpretation and application to environmental management. Required field trips.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 516 - Field Methods for Coastal Environments


    Course Description: Development of contemporary skills for gathering field data in coastal environments. Emphasis upon interpreting these data within a management context.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EVS 515
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 518 - Fundamentals of Applied Environmental Research


    Course Description: An introduction to the fundamentals of applied research methods used in environmental science, including experimental design, hypothesis testing, data analyses and problem solving. Students will gain an understanding of contemporary methods in the environmental field including computer applications for research.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 519 - Advanced Applied Environmental Research


    Course Description: Advanced application of research methods used in environmental science, including experience in both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. Students will carry out a research project following select processes including development and design, research implementation, data analysis and reporting, as well as gain an understanding of scientific ethics and safety.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EVS 518
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 520 - Foundations of Coastal Management


    Course Description: Interdisciplinary investigation into the relationship between human society and coastal ecosystems, focusing upon the political, economic, socio-cultural and scientific challenges facing coastal managers. Core principles of coastal management will be used to develop potential solutions to contemporary coastal issues. Required field trips.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 521 - Literature of the Environment


    Course Description: Introduction to the pivotal and influential writings that lay the foundation of the environmental sciences, collectively representing the literature of the environment. Examination of historical and political contexts of the writings, as well as perceptions of the environment, from philosophical, scientific and poetic perspectives.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 522 - Marine Environmental Survey Techniques


    Course Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of environmental marine survey techniques for conservation and management purposes. Bathymetric, acoustic imaging, underwater video and seabed sampling techniques are used to collect, process, export and characterize a range of marine environments in southeastern North Carolina.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 524 - Environmental Nonprofit Management & Leadership


    Course Description: Introduction to the unique issues faced by environmental nonprofit organizations when addressing wicked problems in conservation, sustainability, and the environment. An emphasis on practical application and real-world case studies provides a foundation for examining best practices in outreach, education, systems thinking, and adaptive management from both local and global perspectives.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 525 - Foundations of Environmental Education and Interpretation


    Course Description: Principles, philosophies and methodologies of environmental education and interpretation are examined within both formal and informal educational settings. Extensive field-based opportunities will allow students to not only develop foundational knowledge but to gain practical experience in developing, implementing and evaluating environmental education and interpretation programming. Required field trips.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 526 - Advanced Island Ecology for Educators


    Course Description: 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

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDN 526
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 530 - Tropical Environmental Ecology


    Course Description: An in-depth introduction to the issues, debates, and conservation of tropical environments, especially focusing on current ecological, social and economic environmental problems. Emphasis will be on the Neotropics located in Central and South America and the Caribbean, though all tropical locations, Asian, African, Australian, and Polynesian will be covered.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: EVS 430
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 531 - International Field Experience


    Course Description: An interdisciplinary introduction to enviromental 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

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 540 - Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Management


    Course Description: Policies and processes related to environmental conservation and management are examined within the context of the political, economic, socio-cultural and scientific challenges facing environmental managers today. Both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to environmental conservation and management are examined within the public and private sectors. Required field trips.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 541 - Wildlife Field Methods for Conservation


    Course Description: Application of tools and techniques of terrestrial wildlife field methods employed by conservation and management professionals, focusing on amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing these tools to solve contemporary wildlife management issues.

    Credit Hours: 4

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 554 - Remote Sensing for Environmental Management


    Course Description: Principles of remote sensing and its use in assessing and enhancing environment management. Students will learn concepts pertaining to remote sensing, principal sensors, data available, utility of the data for environmental management, data acquisition and processing, output data interpretation and use for management decision-making.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: GGY 520 or GGY 522
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequiste courses or permission of instructor
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 555 - Geospatial Analysis for Coastal Management


    Course Description: A problem-based approach to GIS, 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. Students will also consider the application and utility of geospatial data and GIS analysis to coastal issues and management.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: GGY 520 or GGY 522
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequiste courses or permission of instructor
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 557 - Introduction to Drone Operations in Environmental Science


    Course Description: Introduction to the operation and application of small unmanned aerial systems in environmental science. Examines responsible operation, compliance with both federal and state regulations, requirements for FAA certification, flight planning, and basic image processing.

    Credit Hours: 1

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 560 - Using Advanced Technologies to Teach about the Environment


    Course Description: This course will 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

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: EVS 460
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 564 - Natural Resource Policy


    Course Description: 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 to facilitate greater understanding of implicit goals. Class presents models of policy creation, implementation, and reform, with specific examples focusing on natural resource management.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 570 - Advanced Environmental Law and Policy


    Course Description: Analysis of issues related to the regulatory process, including research methods and current topics in environmental law and policy. Methodology and impacts of current and proposed policies will also be reviewed.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EVS 501 with minimum grade of C
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 572 - Coastal Protected Areas Management


    Course Description: Study of resource management focused on protected areas maintained by government agencies and by private non-profit organizations. Emphasis will be on natural area significance, site selection, management plan development, policy formulation, protection options, use conflicts and public relations.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EVS 520
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequiste course or permission of instructor
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: EVS 472
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 576 - Issues for a Sustainable Society


    Course Description: Current topics in sustainabiligy will be analyzed in relation to sociocultural, economic, and political frameworks. Individual and societal responses to environmental issues, ranging from local to global, will serve as the foundation for examining future trends and issues in sustainability.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 577 - Environmental Site Assessment


    Course Description: 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

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 578 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOpER)


    Course Description: 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

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: EVS 478
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 580 - Research Diving


    Course Description: Training in advanced diving, research diving enriched air nitrox, rescue diving and oxygen administration techniques. Students will receive AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Science) Completion of Training Certificate.

    Credit Hours: 4

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EVS 501
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: SCUBA certification, medical exam and permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 582 - Science and Technology of Marine Environment


    Course Description: Interdisciplinary introduction to the advanced technological developments, such as sumersibles, robots and technical diving, used to explore and work in the undersea environment. Emphasis is placed on case studies. Involves designing and developing an innovative, creative research plan to address a critical marine environmental issue of the student’s choice.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 583 - Fisheries Policy and Management


    Course Description: An overview of fisheries policy and management. Reviews fisheries management agencies, policies, data sources, trends and issues. Examines common biological fishery models, fishing methods and gear, and fishery regulations.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 585 - Environmental Economics


    Course Description: Application of basic economic principles is used to help understand environmental problems and evaluate alternative solutions. Economic principles will be employed to analyze fundamental environmental issues such as property rights, externalities, conservation, and public goods. Public policy issues such as pollution control, comparing benefits and costs over time, mining, fisheries and forestry management will be evaluated from an economic perspective. Non-market valuation methods also will be covered.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of instructor
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 592 - Special Topics in Environmental Sciences


    Course Description: Topics of special interest in environmental studies not covered by current courses. May be repeated up to 12 hours of credit.

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 595 - Research in Environmental Sciences


    Course Description: Field, laboratory, or literature-based research in environmental sciences developed, implemented, and presented in collaboration with selected faculty, staff and/or environmental professionals.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 597 - Practicum in Environmental Sciences


    Course Description: Advanced field placement and experience in non-profit, governmental or private sector. Provides extended opportunities for fieldwork, research or creative projects and includes related theory to practical applications.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of instructor
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: EVS 478
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 598 - Internship


    Course Description: Supervised experience with credentialed professional in environmental studies.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EVS 600 - Continuous Enrollment in Environmental Sciences


    Course Description: This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Credit Hours: 0

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Continuous Enrollment Tuition Charge Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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Film Studies

  
  • FST 500 - Introduction to Film Study and Production


    Course Description: Study and production of narrative, documentary, and experimental films, emphasizing film style and form.

    Credit Hours: 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 501 - Advanced Practicum in Cinematography


    Course Description: Selected topics in advanced cinematography. May be repeated under different subtitles.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: FST 401
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 505 - World Cinema


    Course Description: Survey of key tendencies in international cinema from the silent era to the present. Case studies include films from Europe, the Soviet Union, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, examined within their historical contexts.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION


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  • FST 510 - Screenwriting


    Course Description: Introduction to narrative structure, screenplay format, and storytelling craft.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 516 - Advanced Practicum in Film Production


    Course Description: Selected topics in advanced film production. May be repeated under different subtitles.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: FST 416
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 517 - Directed Seminar in Production


    Course Description: Students work under the direction of a faculty filmmaker to create a motion picture. May be repeated once under a different subtitle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: FST 493
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 518 - Screenwriting II: Writing the Feature Film


    Course Description: The craft of screenwriting applied to the feature form.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: FST 418
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 519 - Screenwriting III: Film Adaptation


    Course Description: Writing, revision, and completion of a screenplay adaptation of a literary work.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: FST 419
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 522 - Digital Visual Effects


    Course Description: Aspects of digital image and video representation and manipulation for motion-picture visual effects. Includes image storage and compression, film and video formats, compositing, filtering, scripting for graphics and visual effects, photorealistic lightin

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: CSC 430, FST 430
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 529 - Entrepreneurs in the Industry


    Course Description: Engagement with industry professionals through a series of screenings, workshops and seminars.

    Credit Hours: 1

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 531 - Editing


    Course Description: Study and practice of motion picture editing aesthetics, technology, and techniques for narrative, documentary, and experimental filmmaking.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 535 - Cinematography


    Course Description: Cinematography technologies and techniques for narrative, documentary and experimental cinema.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 536 - Sound Recording and Design


    Course Description: Aesthetics, technology, and techniques for sound recording and design.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 537 - Producing


    Course Description: Duties of a producer through a project lifecycle, including development, financing, production, marketing, and distribution.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 540 - Film Theory


    Course Description: Study of major approaches, trends, and debates in film theory.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • FST 551 - Directing the Narrative Film


    Course Description: Study and practice of narrative directing, including scene dynamics, communicating with actors, blocking, and capturing performance with the camera.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 552 - Directing the Documentary


    Course Description: Research, conceptualization, and production of nonfiction films

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 553 - Directing the Experimental Film


    Course Description: Concepts and processes of experimental film and video production.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 558 - Film Project 1


    Course Description: Introductory-level production of a short motion picture.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 559 - Film Project 2


    Course Description: Intermediate-level production of a short motion picture.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • FST 569 - Seminar in Film Studies


    Course Description: Study of a special topic in film. May be repeated under different subtitles.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • FST 570 - Historiography


    Course Description: Approaches to researching and writing film history.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • FST 579 - Studies in Film History


    Course Description: Historical overview of a major period in film, emphasizing approaches to film historiography. May be repeated under different subtitles.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • FST 589 - Studies in Global Cinema


    Course Description: Study of a selected topic in global cinema. May be repeated under different subtitles.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • FST 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: 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: 1-3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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