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Education

  
  • EDUC 315 - Creative Arts, K–6

    (3)
    Interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of visual art, music and creative drama across the curriculum, appropriate for development levels; culminates in the production and presentation of an integrated teacher resource unit. Formative assessment tools focus on portfolios. Fall and Spring.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Fall and Spring.

     

  
  • EDUC 319 - Teaching of Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School, K–6

    (3)
    Development of understandings, skills and methods for teaching health education and physical education for elementary school pupils. Fall and Spring.
  
  • 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. Observation in the middle schools is required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
  
  • 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. Fall and Spring.  

     

     

     

     

  
  • EDUC 325 - Classroom Management and Instructional Differentiation, K-6

    (3)
    A study of classroom logistics for the elementary school teacher. Designed in modules covering: classroom management strategies; special needs and differentiation; positive, effective interactions with families and school and community personnel. Field experience required. Pre- or co-requisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall and Spring.  
  
  • EDUC 326 - Assessment, Development, and Responsive Teaching, K-6

    (3)
    Covers the study of student development and curricular assessment. Emphasis on critical thinking about elementary student learning and assessment, conducting research into best assessment practices, and responsiveness to assessment results. Field experience is required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall and Spring.
  
  • 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; MATH 211. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 215. Fall and Spring.

  
  • 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. Pre- or co-requisite: EDUC 220. Fall and Spring. 
  
  • 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.
     
  
  • EDUC 352 - Introduction to West African Education

    (3)


    Comprehensive study of primary and secondary schooling in Ghana. Involves critical writing and discussions, analysis of materials and strategies, and field experiences in primary and secondary schools in Ghana. See department chair.

     

  
  • EDUC 456 - The Teacher as a 21st Century Professional, K-12

    (4)


    To continue to grow as teacher-leaders, teachers must know their students and the communities served by their schools, know their colleagues and other members of the profession, and develop habits as lifelong professional learners. Candidates will create and implement their own professional development plan, engage with their students’ families and communities, and interact with peers and colleagues around current educational topics. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 455. Fall and Spring.

     

     


The Professional Year

Note: All licensure candidates must meet with the field placement coordinator in the semester before their capstone methods courses are completed. This meeting must be scheduled during the advising period prior to early registration.

  
  • EDUC 380 - Methods and Management in Teaching, 6–12

    (4)
    Planning, teaching, evaluation and management essential for classroom teaching; use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to subject area; methods of informal and formal assessment and grading. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Student Teaching semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 313, 314, 320 (6–9 only); PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Fall and Spring.  
  
  • EDUC 382 - Methods/Management in the Teaching of Science, 6–12

    (4)
    Planning, teaching, evaluation, and organization applied to the teaching of science, analysis of trends, laboratory experiences, classroom methods and management. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Student Teaching semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 320 (6-9 only); formal admission to the department. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 383 - Methods/Management in the Teaching of Mathematics, 6–12

    (4)
    Review and integration of mathematical concepts with an emphasis on teaching strategies using the concepts of geometry; analysis of trends; significance of manipulative exercises; classroom methods and management. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Student Teaching semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 320 (6–9 only); formal admission to the department. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 385 - Teaching Foreign Languages, K–12

    (4)
    Methodology, teaching techniques and strategies, assessment strategies and instruments, organization and administration applied to the teaching of a second language in K–2 curriculum. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Student Teaching semester. Field work required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 316; formal admission to the department. See department chair.
  
  • 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 experiences required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Student Teaching Semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 317, 326; formal admission to the department. Fall and Spring.


The Student Teaching Semester

The Student Teaching Semester is designed as the culminating experience of the licensure program. It consists of EDUC 455 and 456.

  
  • EDUC 455 - Student Teaching and Seminar

    (8)
    Emphasizes full-time involvement of students in a cooperating elementary, middle and/or secondary school as appropriate to area/level of licensure desired. This involvement requires reporting to the schools on opening day and includes observing, assisting the cooperating teacher and eventual full-time assumption of teaching duties which are gradually phased out near the end of the UNC Asheville semester. The seminar meets once per week for two hours. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 456. Prerequisites: final methods course in area of licensure and admission to the student teaching semester. Fall and Spring. (Grading: S/U)
  
  • 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.

Education - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • 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.
  
  • EDUC 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirement.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EDUC 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirement.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EDUC 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirement.

Engineering-Mechatronics

  
  • EGM 180 - Introduction to Mechatronics Laboratory

    (2)
    An introduction to the mechatronics engineering discipline as a synergistic combination of mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, control and information technology. Foundational concepts in mechatronics are addressed including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microprocessor interfacing to electromechanical systems through hands-on laboratory exercises. Spring.
  
  • EGM 360 - Advanced Mechatronic Design Laboratory

    (1)
    An introduction to the design and construction of microprocessor-controlled electromechanical systems. This course builds on fundamental mechatronics concepts and is project and design oriented. It provides hands-on working knowledge of real time software, real time programming, computer interfacing, mechanical design, fabrication and control system design and the integration of these areas. Prerequisite: EGM 180. Fall and Spring.
  
  • EGM 482 - Senior Design Project in Mechatronics Engineering

    (4)
    Applications of engineering and basic sciences to the total design of electro-mechanical systems. Consideration of the design process including feasibility study, preliminary design detail, cost effectiveness, along with development and evaluation of a prototype accomplished through design-team project activity. Complete written and oral engineering report required. Prerequisite: EGM 360 and senior standing in JEM. Spring.

Engineering - Special Topics

  
  • EGM 171-4 - Special Topics in Engineering

    (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 program director.
  
  • EGM 271-4 - Special Topics in Engineering

    (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 program director.
  
  • EGM 371-4 - Special Topics in Engineering

    (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 program director.
  
  • EGM 471-4 - Special Topics in Engineering

    (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 program director.

Environmental Studies

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 234 - Energy and Society

    (3)
    Study of energy production technologies, use patterns and their environmental impact. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall and Spring.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 Spring.
  
  • ENVR 311 - Fundamentals of Mineral Processing

    (4)
    Principles of selected unit operations and processes in mineral processing. Prerequisite: ENVR 105. Fall.
  
  • 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. Even years Fall.
  
  • ENVR 315 - Scientific Writing

    (3)
    Instruction in writing papers in the format required by scientific journals. Students will develop skills in writing, researching, data presentation, and revising, through extensive peer-editing and class discussion of student papers. Prerequisite: LANG: 120. See department chair.
  
  • 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. Even years Fall.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Even years Spring.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 340 - Ornithology (BIOL 340)

    (4)
    Introduction to the evolution, behavior and ecology of birds. Laboratory will focus on the field identification of native species. At least one weekend field trip is required. Students may not receive credit for both ENVR 340 and 348. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. Odd years Spring.
  
  • ENVR 341 - Wetland Ecology (BIOL 342)

    (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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Even years Spring.
  
  • ENVR 348 - Avian Ecology and Conservation (BIOL 348)

    (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 may not receive credit for both ENVR 340 and 348. Prerequisite: ENVR 130; or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 364 - Ecosystem Ecology

    (4)
    Study of basic ecosystem ecology concepts and processes with application of this knowledge to different ecosystems, especially terrestrial systems of the Southern Appalachians. Prerequisites: CHEM 132 and ENVR 241. Odd years Fall.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 381 - Structural and Field Geology

    (4)
    Field methods, deformation of rocks, including kinematic and dynamic analysis, primary structures, fold and fault classifications, stereographic projections, geologic maps and working with three-dimensional data. Prerequisite: ENVR 105. Odd years Fall.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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, 236. Spring.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 410 - Flotation and Surface Science

    (4)
    Theory and application of flotation for mineral processing. Includes particulate agglomeration, flocculation, and dispersion. Prerequisite: ENVR 311. Even years Spring.
  
  • 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. Odd years Spring.
  
  • ENVR 442 - Forest Ecology (BIOL 442)

    (4)
    Class and laboratory activities will offer an overview of the different forest ecosystems in our region, their ecological significance and economic importance. Discussions will include management strategies at the local, state and federal level, current threats  (including air pollution, climate change and biological invasion) and how these threats disrupt evolved ecological interactions. Prerequisite: BIOL 211 or ENVR 241. Odd years Spring.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

Environmental Studies - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. ENVR 479 may not be used by students majoring in Environmental Studies.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. ENVR 479 may not be used by students majoring in Environmental Studies.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ENVR 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. ENVR 479 may not be used by students majoring in Environmental Studies.

Ethics and Social Institutions

  
  • 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.
  
  • ESI 480 - Internship in Ethics and Social Institutions

    (3)
    Semester-long internship with a host organization in either the private or public sector. Open only to students who have declared a major in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Ethics and Social Institutions. See ESI concentration coordinator for permission.
  
  • 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.

Ethics and Social Institutions - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • 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.
  
  • ESI 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major requirements. ESI 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in Ethics and Social Institutions.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ESI 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major requirements. ESI 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in Ethics and Social Institutions.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ESI 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major requirements. ESI 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in Ethics and Social Institutions.

French

  
  • FREN 110 - Elementary French I

    (3)
    Introduction to the study of French language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. For beginners and those referred by placement test or departmental evaluation. Students may not receive credit for both FREN 110 and 115, nor may they receive credit for both FREN 120 and 125. Fall and Spring.
  
  • FREN 120 - Elementary French II

    (3)
    Introduction to the study of French language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. For beginners and those referred by placement test or departmental evaluation. Students may not receive credit for both FREN 110 and 115, nor may they receive credit for both FREN 120 and 125. Fall and Spring.
  
  • FREN 210 - Intermediate French I

    (3)
    Continuation of the study of French language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. Intensive conversational practice. Reading to develop comprehension and speed. Writing of simple compositions. Prerequisite: FREN 120 or 125 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.
  
  • FREN 220 - Intermediate French II

    (3)
    Continuation of the study of French language and culture through classroom and laboratory instruction. Intensive conversational practice. Reading to develop comprehension and speed. Writing of simple compositions. Prerequisite: FREN 120 or 125 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.
  
  • FREN 300 - Oral Skills

    (3)
    Intensive practice in oral skills; listening comprehension, pronunciation, conversation. Students make extensive use of Francophone mass media, especially television and press. Laboratory exercises, oral reports, group and individual work. Course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or equivalent. Every year.
  
  • FREN 310 - Composition and Structural Review I

    (3)
    Development of accuracy and fluency in spoken and written French through oral presentations and exchanges and discussion of cultural materials, periodicals and literary works. Original compositions and review of language structures. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or equivalent. Oral competency will be tested after FREN 320 by the assembled faculty of French. Every year.
  
  • FREN 320 - Composition and Structural Review II

    (3)
    Development of accuracy and fluency in spoken and written French through oral presentations and exchanges and discussion of cultural materials, periodicals and literary works. Original compositions and review of language structures. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 220 or equivalent. Oral competency will be tested after FREN 320 by the assembled faculty of French. Every year.
  
  • FREN 340 - Survey of French Civilization and Literature I

    (3)
    A survey of the development of French literature and civilization in the context of historical developments from the beginnings through the 18th century as seen in artistic and intellectual achievements, religious, social and political institutions, customs and traditions reflected in literary texts. Oral reports and discussions. Prerequisite: FREN 310. Every other year.
  
  • FREN 341 - Survey of French Civilization and Literature II

    (3)
    A survey of the development of French literature and civilization in the context of historical developments of the 19th and 20th centuries as seen in artistic and intellectual achievements, religious, social and political institutions, customs and traditions reflected in literary texts. Oral reports and discussions. Prerequisite: FREN 310. Every other year.
 

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