This course explores the meanings of democracy in a diverse society through literature. Since this is an English class, we will place special emphasis on the role of language, stories, and myths in the creation of national identities and democratic ideals. The stories we tell matter. They shape the way we view ourselves and others, and concern all members interacting together in a community.
A British Literature course on a period a theme a genre or one or more authors. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours under different subtitles.
An American Literature course on a period a theme a genre or one or more authors. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours under different subtitles.
A capstone project required of majors. Preparation of a research paper and oral presentation which demonstrate the student's ability to apply the analytical skills and concepts acquired during major coursework.
literature with readings of representative examples and with inquiry into concepts of genre in general. May be repeated once to a maximum of six credits with emphasis on a different genre. Taught in German.
GER 495 German Studies Capstone is designed to provide German Studies majors an opportunity to develop and present a research project in collaboration with a faculty member. In addition the course facilitates student completion of a language learning portfolio that demonstrates and documents proficiency in German language and culture as well as intercultural skills. This is a 1-3 credit capstone course for German Studies majors.
An introductory course that applies basic geological concepts to current environmental issues including the availability and use of water and soil resources, pollution causes, effects and solutions, and causes and prediction of environmental hazards including floods, landslides, subsidence, earthquakes and volcanoes.
An introduction to the geologic and societal controls that govern the distribution and cost of using geologic resources: minerals, soils, and energy and industrial materials. Topics include the geological processes responsible for forming these resources, controls?on their distribution, quality and abundance, economic factors that drive their recovery, and the legal/political arena in which we attempt to utilize them.
An introduction to earthquakes and volcanoes, primarily through case studies. Using the basic principles of plate tectonics, students will learn why, where and how earthquakes and volcanoes occur. The hazards associated with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions will be discussed at length, as well as their societal implications in both the United States and developing world. Earthquake and volcanic hazard mitigation techniques will be addressed. Finally, earthquake hazards in the central United States will be discussed.
The basic principles of geologic processes, materials, and history with primary emphasis on inquiry-based laboratory and field?activities. The course is designed in conjunction with PHY 160 to provide basic concepts of earth science, astronomy and physics appropriate for elementary and middle school teachers. Both courses are taught with an emphasis on inquiry-based, laboratory activities. Lecture, two hours per week; laboratory, three hours per week. Not available for credit to students who have received credit for GLY 220.
