An interdisciplinary study of topics, related to, or relevant for the Appalachian region. Topics may include global Appalachia, participatory action research in Appalachia, crime and deviance in Appalachia, Appalachian environmental issues, public health issues in Appalachia, critical regional studies, critical and comparative mountain regions, or any other topics relevant to the region. A particular course may be offered at most three times under the 500 number. Open to all university students subject to such limitations or prerequisites as set by the instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.