GEOG 1112               4 Credits          Weather and Climate

This course examines aspects of physical geography, specifically earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes, climate and weather patterns, and vegetation patterns and principles. Emphasis is on the distribution and interactions among these environmental variables as well as the impact humans have had on these natural systems. The lab focuses on practical and applied aspects of these environmental systems. Lab work includes maps reading, data collection, and data analysis.

GEOG 1113               4 Credits          Introduction to Landforms

This course examines aspects of physical geography such as plate tectonics, rocks and soils, river systems, coastal systems, glaciers, and karst topography. Emphasis is on the evolution and distribution of these physical landforms and resultant landscapes, as well as the processes that have shaped them. The lab focuses on practical and applied aspects of landform patterns and processes. Lab work includes the use of topographic maps and aerial photographs, the identification of rocks and minerals, and the analysis of landscape features.

HIST 1100               3 Credits          Introduction to World History

This course is an overview of world history that provides an introduction to the origin and development of the world's societies and their political, cultural, and economic traditions.

HIST 1111               3 Credits          Pre-Modern World History

This course is a survey of world history to early modern times. The course examines the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the world with a focus on connections and interactions.

HIST 1112               3 Credits          Modern World History

This course is a survey of world history from early modern times to the present. The course examines themes, events, trends, institutions, and ideas with a focus on global connections and interactions.

GEOG 1101               3 Credits          Intro to Human Geography

This course is a survey of global patterns of resources, population, culture, and economic systems. Emphasis is placed upon the factors contributing to these patterns and the distinctions between the technologically advanced and less advanced regions of the world.

ANTH 1102               3 Credits          Introduction to Anthropology

This course is an introduction to anthropology's four major subfields; biological anthropology, archeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics.

GEOG 1130               3 Credits          World Regional Geography

An introduction to world regions through the context of human geography. The course focuses on basic geographic concepts to analyze social, economic and political issues at local, regional and global scales. Elements of fundamental physical geography will be discussed to illustrate the spatial relationships between the physical environment and human geography.

GEOG 1112               4 Credits          Weather and Climate

This course examines aspects of physical geography, specifically earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes, climate and weather patterns, and vegetation patterns and principles. Emphasis is on the distribution and interactions among these environmental variables as well as the impact humans have had on these natural systems. The lab focuses on practical and applied aspects of these environmental systems. Lab work includes maps reading, data collection, and data analysis.

GEOG 1113               4 Credits          Introduction to Landforms

This course examines aspects of physical geography such as plate tectonics, rocks and soils, river systems, coastal systems, glaciers, and karst topography. Emphasis is on the evolution and distribution of these physical landforms and resultant landscapes, as well as the processes that have shaped them. The lab focuses on practical and applied aspects of landform patterns and processes. Lab work includes the use of topographic maps and aerial photographs, the identification of rocks and minerals, and the analysis of landscape features.

FL 2001               3 Credits          Intermediate FL I

The student will continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and learn to communicate in culturally appropriate ways. Not open to native speakers of foreign language.

SOCI 1101               3 Credits          Introduction to Sociology

This course is an overview of sociology, which emphasizes the social nature of human behavior, including an introduction to culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, stratification, family, gender, religion, demography, and complex organization.

ART 1107               3 Credits          Art in Society

This interactive course is an introduction to the role of visual art in global societies, from antiquity through the present day. It examines various media within their social, historical, and intellectual contexts; explores a variety of art-historical, art-critical, and theoretical issues; and facilitates critical and analytical thinking. It also teaches students how to analyze the basic elements of art and design and how to visit a museum. (Visits to some venues may require paid admission.)

DANC 1107               3 Credits          Dance in Society

Through an examination of the role of arts in society, and an in-depth study of selected dance events, this interactive course provides an understanding of the creative process and develops skills in creativity and critical analysis. Heightened perceptual abilities will be developed through class experiences and field visits to a variety of arts events in dance, music, visual arts, and theater. (Attendance at some events requires paid admission.)

MUSI 1107               3 Credits          Music in Society

This course examines the role of music in society through a study of musical works within their cultural and historical contexts. Course assignments develop skills in critical analysis and global perspectives as well as an understanding of the creative process. Required attendance at live performances provides the experiential component so crucial to the understanding and enjoyment of music. (Most events require paid admission.) Notes: Offered as an online course.

TPS 1107               3 Credits          Theatre in Society

This interactive course examines the role of theatre in society through the study of dramatic works and performance events within their cultural and historical contexts. Course assignments promote understanding of the creative process and develop skills in critical analysis, global perspectives, and collaboration. Attendance is required at live performances, including some events with paid admission.

GEOG 3700               3 Credits          Intro to Environmental Studies

This course is designed to give students an overview of the human dimensions of US environmental issues and is a core course for the environmental studies minor. From a geographical perspective, the course explores how US environmental laws, ethics, viewpoints and economics interact, shape, and manifest themselves across the landscape. Students will be introduced to technologies, such as geographic information systems and satellite images, used by geographers to study environmental issues. The course will examine spatial patterns arising from the ways in which we manage our natural resources and environment. Natural resources such as water, air, soil, energy and fossil fuels will be used as examples in the discussion of spatial patterns arising from resource extraction, transportation and use.

GEOG 3800               3 Credits          Climatology

This course examines the nature of Earth?s climate and the physical processes that determine the variations in climate and weather worldwide. Emphasis is on the interactions among the atmosphere, the hydrologic cycle, and earth?s surface. Aspects of climate change will also be addressed.

GEOG 3900               3 Credits          Biogeography

This course examines the geographic distribution of plants and animals from historical, cultural, and ecological perspectives. Emphasis is on the local, regional, and global patterns and processes that have influenced the distribution and evolution of plant and animal species. Aspects of environmental change and conservation is also addressed.

HIST 2111               3 Credits          United States History to 1877

This course explores major themes in the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the peoples of North America to 1877. Topics include the intersections of cultures in colonial America, the origin and development of the American republic, the evolution of democratic ideas and institutions, western expansion, slavery, sectional conflict, and emancipation and its aftermath.

HIST 2112               3 Credits          US History Since 1877

This course examines the major themes in the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the United States since 1877, the multicultural nature of contemporary U.S. civilization, and the nation's role in the global arena.

GEOG 3398               3 Credits          Internship

A structured off-campus experience in a supervised setting that is related to the student?s major and career interests. Practical experience is combined with scholarly research in the topical area of the internship, under the guidance of the GIS program director and your internship supervisor. Sites must be in advance of the semester of the internship. A departmental internship orientation session is scheduled once a semester. Note: GIS certificate students please sign up for GEOG 4415 and not this course.

GEOG 4100               3 Credits          Directed Applied Research

This course will offer students an opportunity to investigate geographically-oriented concepts and issues by assisting in faculty-led research or scholarship. Course content and instructional methodologies will be identified by the faculty?s needs and expectations.