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English Language and Training Academy (Undergraduate Courses) |
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ELTA-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
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English Language and Training Academy (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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ELTA-030 Reading, Writing and Grammar-Level 3 (0)
In this course students move from writing single paragraphs to short essays of three-to-five paragraphs while focusing on cohesion and unity. They also learn how to develop compound and complex sentences and use more advanced verb tenses, such as the progressives and present perfect. In conjunction, students improve their reading skills and strategies for short texts, including book excerpts, magazine and newspaper articles, and short fiction. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-031 Listening and Speaking-Level 3 (0)
In this course students strengthen their listening and speaking skills while exploring various contemporary topics related to American politics, culture, and society. Students give both individual and group presentations and engage in active in-class discussions on a variety of topics and issues. Students learn to confidently analyze and report information, express their opinions, and compare and contrast information, while improving their fluency and pronunciation. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-040 Life and Culture in Washington, DC (0)
In this course students study and experience the life and culture of the U.S. capital. Through readings, discussions, films, guest lectures by local experts, and site visits in Washington, DC, students gain a more profound understanding about this exciting and intriguing city. Students also compare and contrast the life and culture of DC to that of the United States as a whole. In the process, students strengthen all aspects of their English language skills and deepen their understanding of U.S. culture. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-041 Writing and Grammar-Level 4 (0)
This course develops students’ writing skills with a particular focus on writing academic essays according to American academic conventions. After reviewing and honing their ability to write clear, focused, and well-developed paragraphs, students learn to state and defend a thesis while composing a variety of academic essays, such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and process. Students engage in all aspects of the writing process, including peer review workshops, and learn the value of feedback and revision. In addition, students analyze and address the typical grammatical trouble spots for non-native speakers. Throughout the course, students pay close attention to the norms of academic integrity and the issue of plagiarism. The course culminates with an introduction to the research paper. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-042 Academic Discussion-Level 4 (0)
This course focuses on improving students’ aural and oral skills in order to be confident and successful in U.S. academic settings, including comprehension of aural communication (i.e., listening for content, note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing) as well as participation in oral communication (i.e., utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills, managing conversations/discussions, and giving oral presentations) in the classroom. Students increase their fluency and accuracy in expressing their ideas, expand their academic and idiomatic vocabulary, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Students research and give a variety of individual and group presentations on topics from class discussions, current events, and the course texts, and are also given support in academic skills such as time-management and group work. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-043 Reading and Vocabulary-Level 4 (0)
This course offers students the opportunity to develop critical academic reading skills and to expand their academic vocabulary. Students read a variety of texts, such as essays, newspaper articles, short stories, and novels. They become close readers by responding critically to the texts in a variety of modes, including writing journals and essays, giving presentations, and actively engaging in small and whole group discussions. Students keep a vocabulary journal composed of new words they encounter from texts and presentations. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-051 Writing and Grammar-Level 5 (0)
This course develops students’ academic writing skills with a particular focus on how written academic essays can be used to develop a short research paper. Students build their essay writing skills, incorporating complex grammatical structures and using different rhetorical genres such as classification, definition, problem/solution, and compare/contrast to increase the sophistication of their writing. Students engage in all aspects of the writing process, including peer review workshops, and learn the value of feedback and revision. In addition, students analyze and address the typical grammatical trouble spots for non-native speakers with a particular focus on tone, hedging, and boosting. Throughout the course, students pay close attention to the norms of academic integrity and the issue of plagiarism as they research and document their work. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-052 Academic Discussion-Level 5 (0)
This advanced level course builds students’ academic aural and oral skills. The focus is on comprehension of oral communication in the classroom (i.e. listening for content, note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing) as well as participation in oral communication in the classroom (i.e. utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills, managing conversations/discussions, and giving oral presentations). Particular emphasis is placed on understanding and responding to long-form academic lectures from a variety of disciplines. In addition to several individual and group presentations, students also give a short lecture and lead a discussion on a topic of their interest. In the process students increase their fluency and accuracy in expressing their ideas, expand their academic vocabulary, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-053 Reading and Vocabulary-Level 5 (0)
This course further develops critical thinking skills, academic reading skills, and expanding academic vocabulary. Students read and interpret literary works, academic texts, and media articles, write on assigned topics and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students participate in debates, lead classroom presentations and discussions, and work collaboratively in preparing group presentations. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-054 American TV and Culture Studies-Level 5 (0)
Students deepen their understanding of media and culture by evaluating and responding to how American culture is represented on television sitcoms. Through readings, discussions, presentations, and watching various shows students gain insight into the way TV portrays the culture and people of the U.S. Students specifically examine the representations of gender, race, ethnicity, family, sexual orientation, and politics while also viewing how these representations have evolved over the history of TV sitcoms. In the process, students also strengthen all aspects of their English language skills. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-060 American Film and Culture Studies-Level 6 (0)
By viewing and discussing films about important social and political issues in the United States such as civil rights, feminism, and teenage alienation, students learn about U.S. culture, history, and society. Presentations on topics related to the films help students gain a better understanding of the issues and how they have evolved over the past several decades. In the process, students improve all aspects of their English language skills. Grading: A-F only. Permission: program director.
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ELTA-061 Writing and Grammar-Level 6 (0)
This course develops students’ academic writing skills with a particular focus on how to write research papers and graduate-level research proposals. Students build on their previous essay writing skills, incorporating complex grammatical structures and using different rhetorical styles to increase the sophistication of their writing. Students engage in all aspects of the writing process, including peer review, while paying close attention to the norms of academic integrity and the issue of plagiarism as they research and document their work. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-062 Academic Discussion-Level 6 (0)
This course prepares students to be engaged and ready for graduate-level lectures and discussions. Students improve listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, note-taking, presentation skills, and critical thinking. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-063 Reading and Vocabulary-Level 6 (0)
Students develop their critical thinking skills, academic reading skills, and advanced academic vocabulary by close reading and analyzing academic texts across a diverse array of disciplines as well as scholarly articles and a novel. In addition to writing analytical responses to the texts, students apply a range of learning strategies and research skills, participate in debates, lead classroom presentations and discussions, and often work collaboratively. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: English Language and Training Academy (ELTA) program.
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ELTA-096 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (0)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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English Language and Training Academy (Graduate Courses) |
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ELTA-080 Graduate Academic Communication (3)
This course gives incoming students the opportunity to sharpen the listening and speaking skills essential for graduate study. The focus is on listening for content, giving effective presentations, note taking, and summarizing. Students also develop an understanding of verbal and nonverbal communication and become comfortable and confident with actively participating in class discussions. Grading: A-F only. Permission: program director. Note: No academic credit is received for this course. Credit equivalent is listed only for the purpose of determining full-time student status.
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ELTA-081 Graduate Academic Research (4)
This course gives incoming students the opportunity to experience the process of graduate-level academic research. Students choose a unique research question related to their field, develop an appropriate hypothesis, write an annotated bibliography, conduct and write a literature review, and propose research methods suitable for their project. Finally, students synthesize their course work to construct a detailed research proposal in their field of study. The course also includes case study type research preparation for prospective law school students. Grading: A-F only. Permission: program director. Note: No academic credit is received for this course. Credit equivalent is listed only for the purpose of determining full-time student status.
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Environmental Studies (Undergraduate Courses) |
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ENVS-102 Seminar in Environmental Issues (1)
This seminar for beginning environmental studies majors introduces students to the domain of environmental science as a discipline. The scientific, economic, and social issues underlying major environmental problems are presented through faculty and guest speakers, readings, and discussions.
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ENVS-150 Nature of Earth FA5 (4)
This course, which includes a weekly laboratory, covers the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world; to identify and analyze environmental problems; and to evaluate potential solutions. The course explores the topics of biodiversity and convention, ecology and evolution, population dynamics, nutrient cycling, and ecosystems resources.
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ENVS-160 Introduction to Environmental Science I FA5 (4)
Part of a two-course introduction to environmental science focusing on biological aspects of environmental science such as evolutionary biology, ecology and biodiversity, populations, food and agriculture, environmental health, and the impacts of climate change. Usually Offered: fall. Note: Intended for students pursuing an environmental science or environmental studies major or minor.
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ENVS-194 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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ENVS-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ENVS-220 Energy and Resources FA5 (3)
An overview of the key ecological, chemical, and physical concepts, principles, and processes that underlie the major natural resource questions currently under public discussion, with a focus on energy and climate. Students examine the pros and cons of various sources of energy (coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, wind, biomasss, tidal, and geothermal) within the framework of sustainable development, including its environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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ENVS-230 Parks (3)
Parks, especially national parks, play an important role both in the cultural life of Americans and as areas of protection of biodiversity. This course examines the history of parks, the conflicts, both historical and present-day, over the role of parks, and has a special focus on the role of science and scientists in national parks. Usually Offered: spring.
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ENVS-250 Living on Earth FA5 (3)
This course covers the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, to critically examine the relative risks associated with these problems, and to evaluate potential solutions. The course explores the topics of water and air pollution, solid waste, weather and climate, energy, and regulations and policy in the context of sustainability. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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ENVS-260 Introduction to Environmental Science II FA5 (4)
Part of a two-course introduction to environmental science focusing on physical science aspects such as geology, water and air pollution and their causes, solid waste, weather and climate, and both conventional and sustainable energy options. Emphasis is on sustainability and meeting environmental challenges. Laboratory relates to lecture topics, emphasizing quantitative tools (lab and field) to gather data for analysis and hypothetical testing, and developing models to project future status based on current information. Usually Offered: spring. Note: Intended for students pursuing an environmental science or environmental studies major or minor.
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ENVS-294 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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ENVS-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ENVS-300 Conservation (3)
This course examines conservation issues, especially as they relate to conservation of biodiversity. The course covers early conservation writing, the development of tools that are used in conservation, and the status of biodiversity. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: BIO-210 or ENVS-250 or ENVS-260 .
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ENVS-310 Environmental Methods (3)
This is a hands-on, field-based course, with half of the class periods spent outside using environmental science methods to learn about the local environment. Students analyze data from American University’s weather station, collect and identify aquatic insects, core trees, dig soil pits, and measure the quantity and quality of stream and ground water. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: ENVS-150 or ENVS-160 , and ENVS-250 or ENVS-260 , or two General Education Foundational Area 5 laboratory courses.
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ENVS-311 Environmental Studies: Turkana Basin Institute (3)
Topics vary by section. Offered through AU Abroad at the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI), Turkana, Kenya. Students attend lectures at TBI and conduct research and fieldwork in the Turkana basin. Topics includes the ecology and geology of East Africa. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ENVS-320 Population Growth and Human Demography (3)
Overview of human population growth and structure, the history of human demography (especially Europe), and basic mathematical models of population growth. Usually Offered: every other spring.
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ENVS-324 Environmental Health (3)
Environmental health is concerned with the influence of biological, chemical, and physical agents on human health and potential solutions associated with major environmental problems. This course introduces key terms and concepts used in the field of environmental health, focusing on environmental exposures, human health effects, and appropriate interventions on the local, national, and global scale. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: BIO-110 or ENVS-150 or ENVS-160 or PUBH-110 or SISU-250 . Recommendation: BIO-210 or ENVS-260 .
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ENVS-350 Environmental Geology (3)
This course examines important environmental phenomena strongly influenced by geology, including environmental acidification, sedimentation/weathering, fossil fuels, global warming and efforts at mitigation, plate tectonics, and biogeochemical cycles. The class also explores earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and other natural hazards. A focus of the course is geology as it relates to, or is impacted by, human activities. Usually Offered: alternate falls.
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ENVS-390 Independent Reading Course in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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ENVS-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ENVS-410 Environmental Science I (3)
This course starts with the history and overarching concepts of environmental science, and continues with a survey of aspects including population and demographics; agriculture and toxic substances; energy sources, energy utilization, and efficiency; water resources and pollution; local and regional air pollution; and ozone depletion and global warming/climate change. Examples are chosen with a current global perspective and an eye to policy debates. Crosslist: ENVS-610 . Usually Offered: fall.
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ENVS-415 Environmental Science II (3)
This course covers the geological cycling of nutrients and elements that are heavily influenced by biological function as well as geochemical processes. The global geochemical cycles of oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur, nitrogen, carbon, etc. are broken down and quantified. The course also covers the origins of the biosphere, biogeochemistry of land and water, climate change scenarios, carbon sequestration, and environmental acidification. Current research articles addressing important areas of environmental science are presented, linking the science discussed in class with environmental policy decisions and debates. Crosslist: ENVS-615 . Usually Offered: spring.
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ENVS-460 Climatology (3)
This course investigates the physical and energetic exchange mechanisms within the atmosphere through time and space. Climate is examined by reconstructing the past and modeling future trends. Emphasis is placed on large-scale climate patterns, but the processes involved in storm front development also are explored. Topics covered include atmosphere-ocean interaction, wind circulation patterns, atmospheric water vapor and temperature, hurricane and tornado development, and the climate’s impact on humans and their response to it. Crosslist: ENVS-660 . Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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ENVS-465 Environmental Risk Assessment (3)
The nature and methods of environmental risk assessment through critical analysis of case histories. The scientific concepts and analytic methods of each case study are explored through solution to sets of specific problems. Case studies include statistical modeling of environmental risk factors, the principle of uncertainty, toxicology, epidemiology, the meaning exposure, types of technical risks, basics of decision analysis, and effective communication of risk assessment results. Crosslist: ENVS-665 . Usually Offered: fall. Restriction: Environmental Studies (BA) or Environmental Science (BS) .
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ENVS-470 Water Resources (3)
A study of the availability, quality, dynamics, and cycles of water. Emphasizes the hydrologic cycle and relevant atmospheric processes, subsurface movement of water, floods and droughts, drainage basin analysis, and factors affecting water quality. Crosslist: ENVS-670 . Usually Offered: spring.
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ENVS-475 Environmental Toxicology (3)
This course combines elements of many scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, environmental science, and risk assessment. It is the study of the effects of toxic substances on environmental systems and in living organisms including humans. In this course students gain an understanding of the sources of environmental contaminants; examine toxicological methods to assess the fate and effects of environmental chemicals on organisms and the environment; and explore toxic substances of current and emerging concern. The fundamental concepts are reinforced by discussions and projects that draw upon case studies and the peer-reviewed scientific literature. Crosslist: ENVS-675 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: BIO-110 or CHEM-110 , ENVS-260 , and a minimum of 60 credits.
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ENVS-490 Independent Study Project in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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ENVS-491 Internship in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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ENVS-492 Senior Capstone in Environmental Studies (3)
An in-depth examination of two major sites of environmental concern and controversy from a variety of scientific and social perspectives. One site, such as the Yellowstone Ecosystem, will be of national importance; and one, such as the Anacostia River, will be of local importance. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: senior standing. Restriction: Environmental Studies (BA) or Environmental Science (BS) .
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ENVS-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Environmental Studies (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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ENVS-096 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (0)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ENVS-500 Ecohydrology (3)
This course examines how hydrological processes at macro and watershed scales influence aquatic ecology. It also examines the influence of velocity, volume, flow path (e.g. overland, groundwater, pipe-flow), and water chemistry on stream biology/ecology. Emphasis is on freshwater and estuarine systems. Students are introduced to quantitative modeling of hydrological processes.
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ENVS-505 Energy (3)
General overview of sources of energy and energy utilization with a focus on the relevant physical concepts, quantification and an emphasis on sustainability. Includes the definition of work, energy, and power; an examination of thermodynamics; different forms of energy and their inter conversion; fossil, nuclear and alternative energy sources; and energy efficiency and conservation. Usually Offered: spring.
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ENVS-520 Biogeochemistry (3)
Description and analysis of the physical phenomena occurring on the earth. Earth as a dynamic planet; two major energy systems: hydrologic and tectonic systems. The relationship between geological changes and human activities: human activities change geological materials and processes on the earth, and natural processes and events affect society.
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ENVS-572 Topics in Conservation Biology (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics on current research in conservation biology, including habitat protection, ecosystem management, and captive breeding. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ENVS-582 Environmental Law (3)
An overview of environmental law and environmental regulation for environment scientists and environmental policy analysts. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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ENVS-590 Independent Reading Course in Environmental Studies (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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ENVS-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Environmental Studies (Graduate Courses) |
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ENVS-610 Environmental Science I (3)
This course starts with the history and overarching concepts of environmental science, and continues with a survey of aspects including population and demographics; agriculture and toxic substances; energy sources, energy utilization, and efficiency; water resources and pollution; local and regional air pollution; and ozone depletion and global warming/climate change. Examples are chosen with a current global perspective and an eye to policy debates. Crosslist: ENVS-410 . Usually Offered: fall.
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ENVS-615 Environmental Science II (3)
This course covers the geological cycling of nutrients and elements that are heavily influenced by biological function as well as geochemical processes. The global geochemical cycles of oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur, nitrogen, carbon, etc. are broken down and quantified. The course also covers the origins of the biosphere, biogeochemistry of land and water, climate change scenarios, carbon sequestration, and environmental acidification. Current research articles addressing important areas of environmental science are presented, linking the science discussed in class with environmental policy decisions and debates. Crosslist: ENVS-415 . Usually Offered: spring.
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ENVS-660 Climatology (3)
This course investigates the physical and energetic exchange mechanisms within the atmosphere through time and space. Climate is examined by reconstructing the past and modeling future trends. Emphasis is placed on large-scale climate patterns, but the processes involved in storm front development also are explored. Topics covered include atmosphere-ocean interaction, wind circulation patterns, atmospheric water vapor and temperature, hurricane and tornado development, and the climate’s impact on humans and their response to it. Crosslist: ENVS-460 .
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ENVS-665 Environmental Risk Assessment (3)
The nature and methods of environmental risk assessment through critical analysis of case histories. The scientific concepts and analytic methods of each case study are explored through solution to sets of specific problems. Case studies include statistical modeling of environmental risk factors, the principle of uncertainty, toxicology, epidemiology, the differing routes of exposure, types of technical risks, basics of decision analysis, and effective communication of risk assessment results. Crosslist: ENVS-465 . Usually Offered: fall.
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ENVS-670 Water Resources (3)
A study of the availability, quality, dynamics, and cycles of water. Emphasizes the hydrologic cycle and relevant atmospheric processes, subsurface movement of water, floods and droughts, drainage basin analysis, and factors affecting water quality. Crosslist: ENVS-470 . Usually Offered: spring.
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ENVS-675 Environmental Toxicology (3)
This course combines elements of many scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, environmental science, and risk assessment. It is the study of the effects of toxic substances on environmental systems and in living organisms including humans. In this course students gain an understanding of the sources of environmental contaminants; examine toxicological methods to assess the fate and effects of environmental chemicals on organisms and the environment; and explore toxic substances of current and emerging concern. The fundamental concepts are reinforced by discussions and projects that draw upon case studies and the peer-reviewed scientific literature. Crosslist: ENVS-475 . Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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ENVS-681 Environmental Practicum (1-3)
Faculty directed field or laboratory-based environmental science research. Students design and implement a research-intensive project with goal of producing a manuscript for a peer-reviewed publication.
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ENVS-690 Environmental Science Research (1-3)
Independent research projects in environmental science. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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ENVS-691 Internship in Environmental Studies (1-3)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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ENVS-696 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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ENVS-797 Master’s Thesis Research (1-6)
Grading: SP/UP only.
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Business: Finance (Noncredit) |
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FIN-085 Business Education for Practicing Physicians (0)
This executive development education program provides business skills and knowledge to physicians. These skills include understanding and analyzing financial statements; evaluating investment proposals; dealing with management issues including hiring and firing and collective bargaining; regulatory compliance such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medicare, and Stark Regulations; medical record issues and information technology (PMS/EMR); insurer and reimbursement practices; and working in a practice versus being an employee.
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Business: Finance (Undergraduate Courses) |
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FIN-096 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (0)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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FIN-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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FIN-197 Financial Literacy I: Financial Planning and the Time Value of Money (1)
This is the first course of a three-course sequence for students to build their financial literacy. It provides a foundation of the basic concepts of personal financial literacy. It includes an introduction to basic personal financial planning and personal budgeting including the effects of taxes as well as the concept of the time value of money and how to make time value of money calculations. Note: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both and FIN-197.
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FIN-198 Financial Literacy II: Debt, Insurance, and Savings (1)
This is the second course of a three-course sequence for students to build their financial literacy. The course explains how the various forms of credit work as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different types of credit. It provides an understanding of the options for personal, medical, automobile, and real estate insurance, and shows how to develop a personal savings plan. Prerequisite: . Note: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both and FIN-198.
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FIN-199 Financial Literacy III: Personal Investing (1)
This is the third course of a three-course sequence for students to build their financial literacy. The course explains modern investment theory, the variety of investment instruments, and fundamental investing strategies. Prerequisite: . Note: Students may not receive credit for both and FIN-199.
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FIN-200 Personal Finance and Financial Institutions FA4 (3)
Provides the background for making personal financial decisions within a social and institutional context and developing future financial plans. Shows how to set financial goals, devise strategies to attain them, and understand the tradeoffs inherent in the decision making process. Includes cash flow control, banking, credit, taxes, financing houses and automobiles, insurance, investments, and estate planning. Note: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both FIN-200, and , , or .
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FIN-201 Real World Investing and Applied Personal Finance (3)
This course presents students a professional-level investment methodology that begins with investor goals and proceeds toward the choice of individual investments. The course provides students with alternative methods for successful investing as opposed to trading and focuses on active and passive approaches. The course assists students in life-long personal investing. Prerequisite: FIN-200 .
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FIN-230 Finance: Concepts and Applications (3)
This introductory course for non-business majors surveys the fundamental concepts and applications in finance, including financial markets, time value of money, risk and return, stock and bond valuation, and capital budgeting. Basic accounting, economic, and statistical concepts are introduced and firm and industry examples are used to illustrate various types of managerial problems. This course is designed for non-business majors and may not be substituted for and/or .
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FIN-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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FIN-365 Business Finance (3)
Introduction to business finance, including global aspects, overview of money, and capital markets; financial analysis and time value of money; corporate securities, stock and bond pricing; acquisition and use of funds and cost of capital; capital budgeting. Also includes an introduction to portfolio diversification and asset pricing models. Prerequisite: ACCT-240 with a grade of C or better, ECON-200 , and STAT-204 .
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FIN-390 Independent Reading Course in Finance (1-3)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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FIN-391 Internship in Finance (1-6)
Provides students with the opportunity to blend practical business work experience with academic study. The academic workload varies depending on the internship credit to be earned. Prerequisite: FIN-365 and KSB-211 . Permission: instructor.
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FIN-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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FIN-460 Financial Modeling (3)
This course provides students with decision-making skills derived from the ability to understand, perform, and interpret complex financial calculations and models used in finance. It presents the theory and practice of finance, emphasizing computer-based financial modeling, forecasting and the use of financial software applications to analyze the impacts of financial decisions. The course covers a variety of techniques, such as sensitivity and scenario analysis, optimization methods and Monte Carlo simulation. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-462 Private Wealth Management (3)
This course focuses on methods of sound money management in preparation for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification. Students learn to prepare personal financial plans, evaluate and select management investments, analyze insurance, and use credit effectively; including mortgages. The course also covers financial strategies for tax minimization and retirement planning. The methodology is that of life-cycle planning and personal risk management. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-463 International Finance (3)
Business finance in a global context. The structure and nature of the foreign exchange markets, including measuring and managing foreign exchange risk, hedging in an international context, the international monetary system, international corporate structure and aspects of financial operation of the multinational firm. The cost of capital and capital budgeting in an international context are also studied. Crosslist: IBUS-463 . Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-464 Financial Markets and Institutions (3)
Topics covered include interest rates, risk and term structure, financial markets efficiency, fundamentals of financial and depository institutions, agency problems, financial regulation, and interest rate risk management. An integrated view of the participating institutions and the markets in which they operate, their investment constraints, and resulting portfolios. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-465 Derivative Securities (3)
Analysis of debt and equity-based futures and options contracts and their underlying cash market instruments. Characteristics of derivative instruments markets. Pricing of derivative instruments. Speculative, hedging, and arbitrage uses of derivative instruments. Risk-return tradeoffs in speculation and hedging. Limited coverage of currency futures and options and exotic derivative instruments. Prerequisite: FIN-469 .
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FIN-466 Real Estate Principles and Transactions (3)
Principles and practices of listing real property, agreement of sale, and the transfer of title or ownership and interests. Drawing documents, contracts, deeds, leases, financing and other instruments. Private and public property rights, liens, taxes, assessments, and other claims on real estate. Mathematical problems in investment real estate. Approved for the real estate salesperson examination. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-467 Mortgage Finance (3)
Impact of the national economy on real estate; application of macroeconomics (GNP, consumer spending, inflation, interest rates, and other data) to housing and commercial property; mortgage market analysis, including ARMs and creative financing, secondary mortgage markets, MBSs, CMOs, and other new developments in real estate finance. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-468 Intermediate Corporate Finance (3)
Investment, financing, and dividend-policy decisions of the financial manager. Case studies and problems are some of the tools used to enable the student to make and see the effects of financial decisions. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-469 Investment Analysis (3)
Investment objectives. Methods of appraising corporate equity, debt, and other securities. Portfolio theory and management, technical analysis, random walk theory, and the role of institutional investors. Case studies and computer simulation are used. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-472 Fixed Income (3)
The course develops the foundations for the analysis, trading, and use of fixed-income instruments, both cash and derivative securities. It revolves around the modeling of interest-rate and default risk, the pricing of various fixed-income products, and one-factor models of the yield curve. Students become familiar with yield curve calculus including duration and convexity, various segments of global fixed-income markets, the Bloomberg system for analyzing and trading fixed-income securities and their derivatives, one-factor models of the yield curve, financial innovations in fixed-income derivatives such as default swaps, and securitization. Prerequisite: FIN-469 .
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FIN-475 Real Estate Management and Development (3)
Property management, development, operation, and construction of physical real estate, including residential, industrial, office, hotel, and retail. Development investment strategies including land-use planning, zoning, entitlement, and coordination of construction, and valuation of land, including real options. Operation and management of property, including issues of agency and self-selection, tenant selection, retention, and management. Prerequisite: FIN-365 .
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FIN-490 Independent Study Project in Finance (1-3)
Prerequisite: FIN-365 . Permission: instructor and department chair.
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FIN-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Business: Finance (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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FIN-573 Corporate Valuation and Financial Strategy (3)
Examines ways to increase firm value through corporate restructuring. Includes the theoretical background on restructuring, valuation techniques, mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, divestiture activities, LBOs, and financial distress. Reviews theory and practice through case analysis and emphasizes valuation analysis and the role of financial markets in each area. Prerequisite: FIN-365 and FIN-468 or FIN-469 , or FIN-614 .
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FIN-574 Quantitative Methods in Finance (3)
Students gain an understanding of applied econometric models typically used in finance to become familiar with techniques for analyzing real-world financial and economic research. The course includes conducting empirical research, data sources, univariate tests, multivariate regression, portfolio concepts, and other research applications. Prerequisite: FIN-365 and FIN-468 or FIN-469 , or FIN-614 .
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FIN-575 CFA Level I Intensive Review (3)
This course provides an intensive review to help students prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I examination. Includes ethical and professional standards, quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting and analysis, corporate finance, portfolio management, securities markets and equity investments, fixed income investments, derivatives, and alternative investments. Note: Senior or graduate standing required.
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FIN-576 Student-Managed Investment Fund (1-3)
The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) is a collaborative class that provides valuable, real-time experiential learning in securities analysis and portfolio management. Students learn equity valuation and portfolio management techniques and tools to demonstrate practical knowledge in research, investing, portfolio management, and the dynamics of equity markets. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: FIN-469 or FIN-672 . Permission: instructor.
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FIN-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Business: Finance (Graduate Courses) |
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FIN-060 Introduction to Finance (0)
This course provides students with a foundation of the basic concepts of financial theory, accounting theory, and techniques of analysis. Students learn about valuation theory, theories of risk measurement, managing the firm’s investment decisions, cash distributions, and capital structure, sources of financing for the firm, and financial planning and analysis. Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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FIN-605 Managerial Economics and Corporate Strategy (3)
Basic economic tools and concepts are presented in the context of addressing managerial decisions related to firm strategy. Topics covered include demand and supply, pricing policies, market structures, and appropriate responses to macroeconomic policies and outcomes as they apply to private business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Students learn basic economic concepts and how to apply them in many different market situations.
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