A multidisciplinary introduction to Appalachian culture, history and society. Examines how Appalachia came to be viewed as a distinct region; looks at its place in American life.

Independent study of special topic under the supervision of Appalachian Studies-affiliated faculty. Students must identify both a topic for this project as well as a faculty mentor who has agreed to supervise this project. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

A field-, community-based, practical or applied educational experience supervised by an Appalachian Studies Program faculty affiliate. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Pass-fail only. A learning contract must be filed in order to receive credit for this course.

A course emphasizing the nature, origin and evolution of planets, satellites and other objects in the Solar System. Topics also include historical astronomy, the naked eye phenomena of the sky and modern solar system discoveries made by spacecraft. This course may be taken independently of AST 192.

A course covering the universe outside the Solar System. A principle theme is the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe at large. Topics also include black holes, quasars and the big bang model of the universe. This course may be taken independently of AST 191.

Readings, research, discussions and lectures to illuminate problems of contemporary significance in astronomy and astrophysics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.

A study of the interrelationships of man, populations, space, energy, food, mineral resources and other life on earth. Not for life science majors.

Introductory biology. Discussion topics are those relevant to both plants and animals-- cell structure and function, molecules important to living things, metabolism, heredity, environment. Not for life science majors.

Laboratory studies in the structure and function of cells, plants, and animals; ecology; heredity; and evolution.

The second semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and 152) that is designed to develop understanding and appreciation for the biocomplexity of multicellular eukaryotes, with emphasis on animals and terrestrial plants. Structure and function relationships will be explored at many levels of organization.