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EDUC 316 - Practicum in Teaching Foreign Languages, K–12 (3)
A series of focused classroom observations and discussions of teaching techniques applied to the teaching of a second language in K–12 curriculum. Field work required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. See department chair.
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EDUC 317 - Language Arts in the Contemporary Classroom. K-6 (3)
Teaching the language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, visually representing) in the K-6 classroom. Emphasis is on children’s development in the area of multimodal literacy, including direct skills instruction, children’s literature, integrated approaches to literacy teaching and assessment, and responsive teaching frameworks and techniques. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Spring.
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EDUC 320 - Middle School Principles, Practices and Materials (3)
Emphasizes the developmental goals of the middle school, curriculum and methods of instruction appropriate for middle-grade students, assessment of student learning, and materials appropriate for middle-grade students. This course includes a literacy component including: adolescent literature, writing in the middle school, and integrating reading strategies into unit designs. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
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EDUC 322 - Inquiry-Based Science Instruction, K-6 (3)
Teaching science in the K-6 classroom. Emphasis on analysis of best teaching practices, inquiry experiences, classroom methods and management, and integrated teaching and assessment. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Spring.
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EDUC 325 - Classroom Management and Instructional Differentiation, K-6 (3)
A study of classroom logistics for the elementary school teacher including classroom management strategies; special needs and differentiation; and positive, effective interactions with families and school and community personnel. Field experience required. Pre- or corequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
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EDUC 340 - Teaching Mathematics: Content and Process, K-6 (3)
Examination of theoretical and practical issues related to teaching mathematics to elementary school children. Includes the development and review of techniques for measuring, assessing, analyzing, and reporting student achievement. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 211 or MATH 215. Spring.
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EDUC 342 - Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction in Reading (3)
Emphasizes knowledge and skill in administering and interpreting diagnostic assessments in reading to gauge learner strengths and weaknesses and to monitor academic progress and guide instructional decision making in the teaching of reading. Emphasis is placed on using explicit instructional techniques in teaching the essential components of reaching such as phonemic awareness, phonics/word study, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension using evidence-based teaching strategies. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230, 317. See department chair.
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EDUC 344 - Facilitating Global Citizenship: Teaching Critical Thinking in the Social Studies, K-6 (3)
Emphasizes curriculum standards, methods and materials associated with Social Studies, short-term and long-range planning, geography, use of technology, and integration of Social Studies with other disciplines. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
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EDUC 346 - Teaching Students with Diverse Needs in the General Education Classroom (3)
Designed to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with an opportunity to develop the knowledge base and skills necessary in making educational accommodations for learners with special and diverse needs within the general education classroom. Participants will be familiarized with a particular group of diverse learners and their needs, and strategies for meeting their needs. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 348 - Assessment for Exceptional Learners (3)
An examination of current concepts and issues in special education assessment from screening, pre-referral, eligibility/disability classification, placement, to progress monitoring of evidence-based practices. Also, the course emphasizes knowledge, skill, and practice in observation, standardized norm referenced, curriculum-based, family, and ecological methods of assessment, including those appropriate for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Collection of assessment data and their appropriate application are part of the required field experience. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230. See department chair.
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EDUC 349 - Evidence Based Strategies for Teaching Mathematics to Learners with Disabilities (3)
Examination of methods and materials appropriate to teaching mathematics to a diversity of learners. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211; MATH 211, 215. See department chair.
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EDUC 384 - Methods and Management for Teaching Students with Exceptionalities (4)
Planning, teaching, evaluation and management essential for classroom teaching; use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities; methods of informal and formal assessment and grading. Specific techniques presented and practiced on how to develop, remediate or compensate for learners with mild to moderate educational needs. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice Semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230, 305, 317, 342, 349, PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. See department chair.
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EDUC 439 - Elementary and Special Education Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to Elementary and Special Education instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 317; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 456 - The Teacher as a 21st Century Professional, K-12 (2)
To continue to grow as teacher-leaders, teachers must know their students and the communities served by their schools. Licensure candidates will collect and analyze data, design and implement differentiated lessons, and analyze the impact on the learner according to the edTPA system. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 455. Spring.
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EDUC 388 - Literacy Processes and Practices Across the Curriculum, K-6 (4)
Designed to develop competencies in teaching reading across the curriculum. Covers the reading process, approaches, linguistics, word recognition, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and current trends. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice Semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 317; formal admission to the department. Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 430 - Lesson Planning and Classroom Management (3)
Planning, teaching, and management essential for classroom teaching. To be taken as part of the Professional Year in the semester prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 303; formal admission to the department. EDUC 317 is a prerequisite for K-6 Elementary School and K-12 Special Education: General Curriculum licensure students; EDUC 313 is a prerequisite for 6-9 Language Arts and 9- 12 English licensure students; EDUC 230, EDUC 305, EDUC 342, and EDUC 349 are prerequisites for K-12 Special Education: General Curriculum licensure students; EDUC 314 is a prerequisite for all licensure students except those seeking K-12 Art and Foreign Language licensure; EDUC 346 is a prerequisite for all licensure students except those seeking K-6 Elementary School or K-12 Special Education: General Curriculum licensure; and PSYC 319 is a prerequisite for all licensure students except those seeking K-6 Elementary School licensure. Corequisite: One course from EDUC 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439. Fall.
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EDUC 431 - K-12 Art Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to art instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 432 - 6-12 English and Language Arts Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to English and Language Arts instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 313, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 433 - K-12 World Language Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to the teaching of a second language in the K–12 curriculum; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211; 314 (for Latin licensure), 316 (for French, German, and Spanish licensure); 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 434 - K-12 Health and Physical Education Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to Health and Physical Education; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 319, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 435 - 6-12 Mathematics Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies. Review and integration of mathematical concepts with an emphasis on teaching strategies; analysis of trends; significance of manipulative exercises; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 436 - 6-12 Science Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to the teaching of science; analysis of trends; laboratory experiences; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 437 - 6-12 Social Studies Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to Social Studies instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 130, 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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EDUC 438 - K-12 Theatre Arts Teaching Methods (2)
Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to Theatre Arts instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
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Clinical Practice The Clinical Practice semester is designed as the culminating experience of the licensure program. It consists of EDUC 455 and 456.
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EDUC 455 - Student Teaching and Seminar (10)
Emphasizes full-time involvement of students in a cooperating elementary, middle and/or secondary school as appropriate to area/level of licensure desired. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 456. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC 430 and EDUC 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, or 439 and admission to the Professional Year. Grading is S/U. Spring.
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EDUC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Education (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
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Education - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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EDUC 171-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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EDUC 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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EDUC 271-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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EDUC 371-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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EDUC 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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EDUC 471-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Engineering - Special Topics |
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ENGR 171-4 - Special Topics in Engineering 1-4
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ENGR 271-4 - Special Topics in Engineering (1-4)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ENGR 371-4 - Special Topics in Engineering (1-4)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ENGR 471-4 - Special Topics in Engineering (1-4)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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English |
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ENG 599 - Directed Research in English (1-3)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Students may take Directed Research twice for a total of 6 hours of credit, in any combination of MLAS 599, ENG 599 and CCS 599. Fall and Spring.
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Environmental and Cultural Sustainability |
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ECS 520 - Seminar in Sustainable Cultures (3)
Interdisciplinary seminar on the importance of diversity among the world’s cultures and the potential for homogenization resulting from the globalization of many human activities. Literature from a variety of authors concerning international environmental themes will be read and discussed throughout the course.
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ECS 540 - The Economics of Sustainability (3)
Interdisciplinary seminar on the challenges and opportunities facing environmental sustainability in the modern era. This course draws on environmental and natural resource economics as well as political economy to understand contemporary sustainability issues including climate change, ecosystem services, and the greening of global supply chains.
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ECS 560 - Energy Systems (3)
Interdisciplinary seminar on the study of current energy uses and demands. Energy resources, including carbon-based, water-based, geothermal, and nuclear energy will be discussed. Renewable methods of energy generation, and potential future sources of energy will be reviewed.
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ECS 571-3 - Special Topics in Environmental and Cultural Sustainability (1-3)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director
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ECS 599 - Directed Research in Environmental and Cultural Sustainability (1-3)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Students may take Directed Research twice for a total of 6 hours of credit, in any combination of CCS 599, ECS 599, ENG 599 and MLAS 599. See program director.
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ECS 671-3 - Special Topics in Environmental and Cultural Sustainability (1-3)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director
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ENVR 105 - Physical Geology (4)
An introduction to the study of the origin of minerals, rocks and the formative processes controlling the earth’s structure and natural resources. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory. Laboratory will include required field trips to areas of local geological interest. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 106 - Earth History (3)
Introduction to the development of Earth as preserved in the rock record. Includes geologic time, stratigraphy, major mountain building events, and evolution of life forms. Spring.
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ENVR 107 - Natural History of the Southern Appalachians (3)
An introduction to the geology, soils, plants and animals common in the Southern Appalachians. Class will include field trips to biologically rich areas near Asheville. Odd years Spring.
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ENVR 130 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3)
The biological, chemical, physical and societal implications of human impact on the environment with consideration of selected contemporary problems such as population issues, acid rain, energy supply, water pollution, etc. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 234 - Energy and Society (3)
Study of energy production technologies, use patterns and their environmental impact. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 241 - Principles of Ecology and Field Biology (4)
Fundamental principles and concepts related to populations, communities and ecosystems with emphasis on the Southern Appalachians. Designed for Environmental Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall.
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ENVR 282 - Environmental Geology (3)
Human interactions with natural geological processes. Topics to be covered include volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, mass movements, water pollution, waste management, and radon gas. Field trips will be required. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 290 - Regional Field Geology (2)
This is a field-intensive geology course. Topics to be covered include making detailed field observations, collecting geologic data, maintaining a field notebook, and reconstructing the geological history of the region based on rock units, structures, and other features seen in the field. May be repeated once for a total of 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: ENVR 105 or 106 or permission of the instructor. Summer.
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ENVR 310 - Economic Geology (3)
Study of economic mineral deposits with emphasis on representative types, formation, and methods and environmental effects of extraction. Will include field trips. Prerequisite: ENVR 105. Odd years Fall.
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ENVR 311 - Fundamentals of Mineral Processing (4)
Principles of selected unit operations and processes in mineral processing. Prerequisite: ENVR 105. Fall.
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ENVR 312 - Effects of Air Pollution on Ecosystems (3)
Through the use of textbooks and primary literature we will examine the effects on ecosystems of such air pollutants as acid deposition, nitrogen loading in soils, and greenhouse gases. The class will be discussion based. Prerequisites: CHEM 132; ENVR 130, 241. See department chair.
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ENVR 320 - Mineralogy and Petrology (4)
Introduction to fundamental crystallography, crystal chemistry and the systematic study of minerals; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, including classification, textures, formation and graphical representation. Prerequisite: ENVR 105; CHEM 132 is recommended. Spring.
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ENVR 322 - Tropical Ecosystems (BIOL 322) (3)
Study of the important organisms, habitats, and ecosystems characteristic of the tropical world. Emphasis will be on ecological and evolutionary theory, biodiversity, and need for species/habitat conservation. Prerequisite: BIOL 210 or 211, or ENVR 241. Odd years Fall.
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ENVR 323 - Tropical Ecosystems Field Experience (BIOL 323) (2)
Field trip (two weeks) to study tropical organisms and ecosystems in Central America. Expenses paid by participants. Corequisite: ENVR 322. Winter break following ENVR 322.
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ENVR 324 - Environmental Ethics (3)
This course explores the intersection of environmental ethics with science and policy from a diversity of Western and Non-western theoretical perspectives. Students will identify local and global applications of theory and learn to develop ethical arguments. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 330 - Seminar on Environmental Issues (3)
In-depth coverage of a selected environmental problem based on oral and written student reports. May be repeated once. Prerequisites: ENVR 130; junior standing in an approved concentration. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 332 - Environmental Management (3)
The principles, practices and problems of managing the environment at the federal, state and local levels. The course will focus on the complexities of environmental administration of renewable and nonrenewable resources, pollution control and global problems. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Spring.
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ENVR 333 - Environment, Design and Solar Energy (3)
Conventional and alternative energy systems and the interrelationships between renewable energy resources and the built environment; lectures, field trips and demonstrations. Prerequisite: ENVR 130; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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ENVR 334 - Environmental Policy (3)
Environmental legislation and regulation, policy tools, enforcement, current issues and evolution of U.S. environmental policy. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 336 - Environmental Health (3)
Introduction to the assessment and management of risks to human health from exposures to physical, chemical, and biological environmental factors. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. See department chair.
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ENVR 338 - Principles of Hydrology and Hydrogeology (4)
Study of the hydrologic cycle with an emphasis on groundwater. Topics include stream and groundwater flow, water resource management, and water contamination. Field methods employed in typical hydrologic investigations will be used during laboratory and field trips. Prerequisite: ATMS 113 or ENVR 130. Fall.
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ENVR 341 - Wetland Ecology (4)
An introduction to the ecology of freshwater wetland ecosystems. Topics include hydrology, biogeochemistry, plant and animal communities, ecosystem development, and classification and management of wetlands. One or more required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: ENVR 241. Even years Fall.
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ENVR 343 - Stream Ecology (4)
Study of the structure and function of flowing-water ecosystems. Students will learn both ecological theory and research techniques, with emphasis on field and laboratory investigations of local streams and rivers. Prerequisite: ENVR 241. Even years Fall.
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ENVR 346 - Plant Ecology (4)
An exploration of the factors responsible for the distribution and abundance of plants. Laboratory will emphasize fieldwork. Prerequisite: ENVR 241. Odd years Fall.
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ENVR 347 - Fish Ecology (4)
Study of the distribution and abundance of freshwater fishes, with emphasis on fishes of the southeastern United States. The role of biotic and abiotic factors will be discussed, with special focus on how human activities interact with these factors. Lab activities will include field trips to local rivers, streams and lakes. Prerequisite: ENVR 241. Even years Spring.
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ENVR 348 - Avian Ecology and Conservation (4)
An introduction to the identification, ecology and conservation of birds, particularly those of the Southern Appalachians. Laboratory will include several early morning field trips. At least one weekend field trip is required. Students with credit for BIOL 340 may not receive additional credit for ENVR 348. Prerequisite: ENVR 130 or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
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ENVR 349 - Field Herpetology (2)
This field-intensive ecology course will introduce students to the identification and study of reptiles and amphibians in the wild. Herpfauna will be surveyed, and topics such as ecology, identification, sampling methods, conservation and invasive herpfauna will be studied. Prerequisite: ENVR 241 or BIOL 135. Even years Summer.
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ENVR 358 - Agriculture (4)
A review of agriculture production systems and their environmental consequences, ranging from highly intensive industrial food production to more sustainable approaches, including organic agriculture, agroecology, biodynamic agriculture, and permaculture. Course includes field trips to local farms. Students will plant and maintain a Fall garden. Odd years Fall.
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ENVR 360 - Environmental Restoration (3)
The planning, implementation and assessment of ecosystem restoration with an emphasis on aquatic habitats. Topics include goals, objectives and design of restoration projects and selecting the criteria used to assess the structural and functional attributes of a restored ecosystem. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. See department chair.
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ENVR 362 - Water Chemistry (4)
Application of chemical principles to natural waters including oceans, lakes, streams, and groundwater to examine the effects of human activity on water chemistry. Laboratory exercises emphasize computer modeling and the collection, analysis, and interpretation of water chemistry data. Prerequisites: CHEM 132; ENVR 130. Odd years Spring.
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ENVR 365 - Strategies for Sustainability (3)
Introduction to the study of institutional change and improved environmental performance. Focus on manufacturers, large institutions such as universities and hospitals, and the built environment. Prerequisite: ENVR 334. Even years Spring.
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ENVR 381 - Structural and Field Geology (4)
Examines the fundamental concepts of deformation in the Earth’s crust and trains students in field methods and problem-solving related to geologic mapping. This course covers stress and strain, rock deformation, kinematic and dynamic analysis, fold and fault classifications, stereographic projections, geologic maps, cross sections, and working with three-dimensional data. Includes required field trips. Prerequisites: ENVR 105, MATH 167 or 191. Fall.
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ENVR 383 - Environmental Planning (3)
A focus on environmental problems associated with land planning, landscape design and land use. Student exercises using various techniques and methods of landscape analysis are included with application to planning issues. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Even years fall.
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ENVR 384 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4)
Introduction to landscape analysis through computer- based, geographically referenced information systems. Data acquisition, processing, analysis and presentation will be emphasized in both lecture and laboratory. Some prior experience with computers is assumed. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Spring.
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ENVR 385 - Soils (4)
Introduction to soils including physical and chemical properties, the role of water in soil processes, microbial activity and other aspects of soil ecology, biogeochemical cycles as they relate to plant productivity, soil acidity, soil formation, soil classification, and soil degradation. Laboratory will include several field trips. Prerequisites: ENVR 130; CHEM 111, 132, 145, 233. Spring.
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ENVR 390 - Wildlife Ecology and Management (4)
An introduction to the principles and practices of wildlife ecology and management, emphasizing wildlife species and habitat of the Southern Appalachians. Prerequisite: ENVR 241. Odd years Spring.
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ENVR 391 - Conservation Biology (3)
Examines threats to global biodiversity and focuses on how to protect threatened populations. Topics include the history of conservation, habitat management, species management, captive breeding, cloning, and the genetic integrity of populations. Students will develop a better understanding of how we may prevent extinctions and loss of ecosystem function. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Odd years Spring.
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ENVR 396 - Woody Plants in Winter (4)
Explores the morphology, anatomy, physiology, and natural history of trees, shrubs, and woody vines, including how woody plants are adapted to life in winter. Labs will focus on identification, using twigs, bark, and plant form. Participants must be capable of hiking on rough terrain in winter conditions. Prerequisite: ENVR 241. Odd years Spring.
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ENVR 410 - Flotation and Surface Science (4)
Theory and application of flotation for mineral processing. Includes particulate agglomeration, flocculation, and dispersion. Prerequisite: ENVR 311. Odd years Spring.
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ENVR 411 - Mineral Processing Plant Operation (3)
Applied unit operations: comminution, classification, solid-liquid separation, solid-solid separation, leaching, and materials handling. Prerequisite: ENVR 311. Even years Spring.
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ENVR 490 - Internship (3-6)
A field work experience in a public agency, public interest group or industry. Participant’s experience is under the supervision of the UNC Asheville ENVR internship director and on-site work cooperator. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, declared major in one of the program concentrations and permission of the ENVR internship director. Three hours of internship credit are required for graduation. (An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the internship director.) Internships may be conducted throughout the United States or foreign countries. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Fall and Spring.
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ENVR 499 - Undergraduate Research in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Fall and Spring.
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Environmental Studies - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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ENVR 171-6 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. See department chair.
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ENVR 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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ENVR 271-6 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. See department chair.
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ENVR 371-6 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. See department chair.
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ENVR 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
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ENVR 471-6 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. See department chair.
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Ethics and Social Institutions |
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ESI 101 - Introduction to Ethics and Social Institutions (3)
Assesses the ethical implications of both the processes and the outcomes of social decision-making. Students will acquire an understanding of the structure of social institutions and the processes through which social choices are made. Central to the analysis is a study of ethics as a criterion for assessment of social decision-making with emphasis on the study of particular issues of social choice. Fall.
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ESI 490 - Senior Research in Ethics and Social Institutions (3)
Guided research on a topic of interest in Ethics and Social Institutions. The research project serves as the senior capstone experience for ESI majors. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. See program coordinator.
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Ethics and Social Institutions - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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ESI 171-6 - Special Topics in Ethics and Social Institutions
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ESI 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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ESI 271-6 - Special Topics in Ethics and Social Institutions
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ESI 371-6 - Special Topics in Ethics and Social Institutions
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ESI 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
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ESI 471-6 - Special Topics in Ethics and Social Institutions
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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FREN 110 - French I (4)
Introduction to the study of French language and culture through classroom and integrated laboratory study. For beginners who have not previously studied French. Students who completed two units of high school French with grades of C or higher may not enroll in FREN 110. Fall and Spring.
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