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  • ETME 3123 - Strength of Materials


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Stress-strain relationships resulting from direct loads, torsional loads and bending loads, and the results obtained from applying more than one of these loads simultaneously. Beam deflection and column loading.

    Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2101  with grade of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ETGR 2272 .


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  • ETME 3123L - Stress Analysis Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Experiments illustrating stress-strain relationships in engineering materials and the use of brittle coating, photoelasticity and electrical-resistance strain gages.

    Prerequisite(s): UWRT 1102  and ETGR 1100L  with grades of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETME 3123  and STAT 1220 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ETME 3133 - Fluid Mechanics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include: manometry, buoyancy, forces on submerged bodies, boundary layers, flow over surfaces, Bernoulli’s equation with applications, orifices, pipe losses, and an introduction to hydrodynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2101  with grade of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ETGR 2171 .


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  • ETME 3133L - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Flow through conduits and hydraulic components and in open channels. The experimental determination of viscosity, viscous forces, and resulting power losses. Flow measuring devices such as orifices, venturi tubes, anemometers and pitot tubes. Laminar and turbulent flow. Performance of rotating machines such as Pelton turbines, centrifugal fans, and hydrostatic transmissions.

    Prerequisite(s): UWRT 1102  with grade of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETME 3133 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ETME 3143 - Thermodynamics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Fundamentals of thermodynamics including work and heat; classical approach to first and second laws of thermodynamics; ideal gas, entropy, reversibility, irreversibility, and study of various processes and cycles.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3133 , CHEM 1251 ,and ETGR 2272 .


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  • ETME 3150 - Applied CAD Modeling and Simulation


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A continuation of ETME 1112 . Introduces the use of some of the tools available for the analysis of parametrically-constructed CAD models. Topics include: the finite element method, finite element analysis (FEA), the use of FEA for stress analysis, thermal analysis, and motion studies, and the important distinctions between FEA results, theoretical results, and experimental results.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 1112  with grade of C or above; ETME 2102 ; and ETME 3123 .


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  • ETME 3163 - Instrumentation and Controls


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to instrumentation for measurement and control of physical variables, with emphasis on electronic systems. Review of basic circuit analysis, electrical instruments, sensors and measurement principles and a survey of automatic controls from a systems point of view.

    Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2106 .
    Cross-listed as: ELET 2241 .


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  • ETME 3213 - Machine Design I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis and design of clutches, brakes, belts and roller chain. Indeterminate normal loading, superposition of stresses and deflections, compound stresses, columns, and fatigue. Theories of failure. Shaft design, deflections of shafts with non-uniform moments of inertia involving computer verification. Antifriction bearings, engineering materials, helical compression springs. Small mechanical component and system designs.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 2130 , ETME 3113 , and ETME 3123 .


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  • ETME 3223 - Machine Design II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A continuation of ETME 3213  with emphasis on new methods of problem solving and opportunities to integrate previously attained skills and knowledge into the design and optimization of small machine systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3213 .


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  • ETME 3232 - Senior Design Project I


    Credit Hours: (2)

    First of a two-semester course sequence in which each student proposes and implements a senior-level design project which demonstrates abilities as developed by the coursework taken thus far. Each student uses project planning techniques to complete a project proposal and plans and makes substantial progress toward implementation in the first semester and completes the project, including design evaluation during the second semester.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3113 , ETME 3133 , and ETME 3143 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETME 3213  or permission.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One class hour and three lab hours per week.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ETME 3233 - Parametric Model Applications


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The use of parametric modeling software as a design and analysis tool using software such as Solid Works. Topics include: advanced feature construction, creation of sheet metal components, configurations, linked information, and simulation methods.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 2202 .


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  • ETME 3242 - Senior Design Project II


    Credit Hours: (2)

    Second of a two-semester course sequence in which each student proposes and implements a senior-level design project which demonstrates abilities as developed by the coursework taken thus far. Each student uses project planning techniques to complete a project proposal and plans and makes substantial progress toward implementation in the first semester and completes the project, including design evaluation during the second semester.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3232 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETME 3163 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One class hour and three lab hours per week.


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  • ETME 3263 - Fluid Power


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Mechanical and fluid power and the conversion of one to the other. Components and system efficiencies including those consisting of cascaded components. Performance evaluation of such hydraulic components as pumps, motors, valves and metering devices. Viscosity, bulk modulus, noise, optimum performance and system design are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3133 .


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  • ETME 3283 - Modern Techniques in Energy Conservation and Utilization


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Survey of current topics that may include solar energy, basic nuclear reactor technology, ammonia-based Rankine cycle, absorption refrigeration cycle, heat pump cycle, techniques for energy conservation in new construction and techniques for retrofitting existing energy utilization systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3143  or permission of instructor.


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  • ETME 4143L - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Experimentation involving the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer, as applied to internal combustion engines, steam engines, engine dynamometers, refrigeration and heat pumps, solar energy systems, and heat exchangers.

    Prerequisite(s): UWRT 1102  with grade of C or above, and STAT 1220 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETME 3143  and ETME 4244 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three laboratory hours per week.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ETME 4163 - Instrumentation and Controls


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to instrumentation for measurement and control of physical variables, with emphasis on electronic systems. Electrical instruments, signal conditionng circuits, sensors, measurement principles and data acquisition using high level language such as LabVIEW are investigated. Analog and computer-based controllers including PID are introduced. Discrete state controllers such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are taught from a systems point of view. Topics include: Wheatstone bridge, H-Bridge, op-amps, thermal, mechanical, optical sensors, PLC and PID controllers.

    Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2106 , ETGR 2122 , and ETGR 2272 .


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  • ETME 4163L - Instrumentation Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Practice in the use of the various instrumentation devices studied in ETME 4163 .

    Prerequisite(s): UWRT 1102  with grade of C or above, and STAT 1220 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETME 4163 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ETME 4244 - Applied Heat Transfer


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Basic principles of heat transfer. Theory and applications of conduction, free and forced convection and radiation heat transfer. Heat exchangers and heat transfer measurement.

    Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2272  and ETME 3143 .


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  • ETMF 3111 - Manufacturing Processes


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Capabilities, limitations, and operating characteristics of families of machine tools and processes; casting, cutting, forming, joining, fabrication, and inspection machinery.


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  • ETMF 3113 - Fundamental of Optics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A phenomenological introduction to applied optics; interactions between light and materials; properties of light; lenses and mirrors; simple optical systems; interference and diffraction; introductions to optical fibers, lasers, and holography.

    Prerequisite(s): Algebra, trigonometry, plane geometry, and physics.


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  • ETMF 3131 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Automated manufacturing systems involving computers to monitor vendor input, process variations, component selection and routing, and test and evaluation of products. Applications involving integration of computer aided design (CAD) systems with computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems.


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  • ETMF 3141 - Industrial Applied Optical Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The applications of electrooptical technology in manufacturing and industrial systems is investigated. The fundamentals of applied optics, laser theory and semi-conductor optical devices will be reviewed.

    Prerequisite(s): ETGR 3171 .


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  • ETMF 3141L - Applied Optical Systems Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Applications of electrooptical technology in manufacturing systems. Laboratory experiments demonstrating the use of lasers in the following manufacturing and industrial applications will be performed: cutting, machining, welding, measurement, marking, and control of processes; machine vision systems, sorting, process control, and real-time quality control; bar code systems; optical character recognition; optical data transmission.

    Corequisite(s): ETMF 3141 .


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  • ETMF 3181 - Digital Process Control


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Applications and programming of microprocessors and programmable controllers for control of manufacturing processes. Interfaces with sensors, actuators, and computer systems. Includes classroom and laboratory demonstrations.

    Prerequisite(s): ETMF 3164.


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  • ETMF 3211 - Topics in Precision Manufacturing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Senior seminar in selected areas of modern production of both conventional and micro-miniaturized products; surface mount technology for electronic components; manufacturing in the clean room environment; metrology; manufacture of micro-miniature mechanical systems; vacuum coating and plating systems; systems for automatic process control and product inspection.


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  • ETMF 3251 - CIM Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (2)

    Experiments with computer control of processes, including numerical control and robotics. Measurement of physical variables for monitoring, controlling, and testing production operations. Application of microprocessors and microcomputers to system control and status reporting.

    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One class hour, three lab hours per week.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • FARS 1201 - Elementary Farsi I


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Fundamentals of the Farsi language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.


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  • FARS 1202 - Elementary Farsi II


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Fundamentals of the Farsi language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): FARS 1201  or permission of department.


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  • FARS 3051 - Topics in Farsi


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Study of Farsi language, culture, or literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FILM 2201 - Introduction to Film


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to elements of film needed for analyzing and writing about film.


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  • FILM 3050 - Topics in Film


    Credit Hours: (3)

    National film histories, film analysis, film criticism, film genres. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • FILM 3051 - Topics in Film


    Credit Hours: (3)

    National film histories, film analysis, film criticism, film genres. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. (On demand)


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  • FILM 3120 - The Fundamentals of Video/Film Production


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Key components: planning and preparation through post-production and presentation, including writing a simple screenplay, storyboarding, locating equipment, casting, shooting, editing, post production synchronization, and exhibition.


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  • FILM 3800 - Directed Project in Film or Video


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Individual work on a selected film project or area of film study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester, and by special permission only. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201  and FILM 3120 .


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  • FILM 4410 - Professional Internship in Film Studies


    Credit Hours: (1-6)

    Faculty-supervised field and/or research experience in a cooperating professional (e.g., business) or community organization. Contents of internship based upon a contractual agreement among the student, department, and business or community organization.

    Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201 ; FILM 3120  or equivalent; Film Studies minor; and permission of the Director of the Film Studies program and student’s major advisor.


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  • FINN 3000 - Topics in Finance


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Topics from the area of Finance. The course May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.


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  • FINN 3221 - Financial Institutions and Markets


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of financial institutions and money and capital markets, and the role of financial institutions in the intermediation process. Special emphasis is on the comparative financial policies of financial institutions considered in the context of their market environments.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .


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  • FINN 3222 - Investments


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Major topics are security analysis and portfolio management. The viewpoint is that of the investment professionals who are concerned with the evaluation of individual securities and management of security portfolios.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .


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  • FINN 3223 - International Financial Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Viewpoints are those of the senior financial officer of an international corporation and of the international officer of a commercial bank. Topics include: the financing of exports and imports, financing of foreign operations, consideration of foreign exchange rates, and the impact of accounting procedures on financial management.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .


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  • FINN 3224 - Applied Business Finance


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Case studies of the theories and techniques of business finance as they relate to the goal of the financial manager; the maximization of the firm value. Topics include: financial statement analysis, valuation, financial instruments, capital structure, and capital budgeting.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .


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  • FINN 3225 - Commercial Bank Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of sound and efficient techniques for the management of commercial banks. Topics include: industry structure, administrative organization, and management of assets, liabilities and capital.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .


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  • FINN 3226 - Financial Theory and Practice


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Modern financial theory and its applications, including risk theory, market equilibrium asset pricing models, efficient market theory, capital structure theory and applications (including issues surrounding financial distress and bankruptcy), dividend policy, agency problems, informational asymmetry, advanced topics in capital budgeting, and leasing.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .


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  • FINN 3261 - Real Estate Finance


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The fundamentals of real estate finance and investment. Topics include: real estate capital markets, mortgage markets, mortgage securitization, real estate contracts and leases, investment analysis, valuation and appraisal, return and risk considerations, and the effects of debt financing, taxation and government regulations on real estate investment.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .


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  • FINN 3271 - Principles of Risk Management and Insurance


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of the different types of non-speculative risks faced by individuals and businesses and the possible methods of treating such risks. An examination of the specific application of these methods with regard to life, health, property, casualty, and liability contracts.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 , Junior standing, business major or permission of department.


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  • FINN 3272 - Life Insurance and Professional Financial Planning


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Covers the uses of life insurance, annuities, health insurance, and Social Security in the context of financial planning. Explains the integration of social security benefits, employer-provided benefits, and individually purchased life insurance and investments into comprehensive financial plans. Students successfully completing this course should understand the need for the main techniques of financial planning in contemporary U.S. society.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 , Junior standing, business major, or permission of department.


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  • FINN 3273 - Property and Casualty


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Involves an analysis of the need of businesses and individuals for property and casualty insurance and the nature of such coverage. An examination of property and casualty insurance products is included, with an emphasis on the study of case law, the use of contracts and contract language underwriting procedures, actuarial science, reinsurance, accounting, non-insurance risk transfer, and claims handling.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 , Junior standing, business major, or permission of department.


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  • FINN 3275 - Advanced Risk Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Provides an in-depth analysis of techniques that firms use to handle non-speculative pure risks. Risk handling devices and how they are applied to business problems are discussed. Some of the techniques examined include self-insurance, captives, financial instruments and retention. Included is an analysis of loss data and how it can be utilized to select a risk handling technique.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3271  (or permission of department chair).


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  • FINN 3276 - Employee Benefits


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Provides an analysis of group plans (e.g., medical, life, disability, and retirement), stock options, profit sharing plans and statutory benefits (e.g., workers’ compensation and social security). Includes a review of legislation affecting these plans. Non-traditional plans (e.g., child care, flex time, and wellness programs) are also examined.

    Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 , Junior standing, and a business major.


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  • FINN 3277 - Legal Aspects of Insurance


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Provides an in-depth analysis of the impact that statutes, regulations and litigation have on risk management and insurance. Also examines the impact the courts have had on claims handling.

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3271 .


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  • FINN 3400 - Finance Internship


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Full- or part-time academic year internship in areas complementary to the concentration area of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised financial services experience.  Requires 50 hours of supervised employment per hour of credit.  Each student’s internship program must be approved by the supervising faculty.  A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience.  A mid-term report and a final report to be evaluated by the supervising faculty are required.  Grading is by the supervising faculty and in consultation with the off-campus supervisor at the internship organization.  May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval.


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  • FINN 3500 - Finance Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Enrollment in this course is for the University cooperative education and 49ership/service 49ership students during each semester they are working in a position. Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required.  Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Course may be repeated.


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  • FINN 3800 - Directed Study


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student’s work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department and Junior standing.


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  • FINN 4158 - Student Managed Investment Fund I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Management of an actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund. Admission is by permission of instructor. Students selected for the course are required to take FINN 4159 .

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120  and FINN 3222 .


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  • FINN 4159 - Student Managed Investment Fund II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Management of an actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund. Admission is by permission of instructor. Student cannot enroll in this course without successfully completing FINN 4158 .

    Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120  and FINN 3222 .


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  • FLED 4200 - Secondary Methods - Foreign Languages


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Current trends and practices in teaching foreign and second languages in the high school, with emphasis on practical applications. Addresses state-mandated competencies. Required for licensure in the teaching of French, German, or Spanish (K-12).

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least two 3000-level courses or equivalent in the target language, or permission of department of Middle, Secondary & K-12 Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Clinical hours required.


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  • FLED 4201 - K-8 Methods - Foreign Languages


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Current trends and practices in teaching foreign and second languages in the elementary school and middle school (K-8), with emphasis on practical applications. Addresses state mandated competencies. Required for licensure in the teaching of French, German, or Spanish (K-12).

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least two 3000-level courses or equivalent in the target language, or permission of department of Middle, Secondary & K-12 Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes 15 hours of field experiences.


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  • FLED 4469 - Student Teaching/Seminar: K-12 Foreign Language


    Credit Hours: (12)

    A planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of language specialization (French, German, or Spanish) conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a University supervisor and a cooperating teacher. Students must demonstrate the competencies identified for their language. Approximately 35-40 hours per week in an assigned school setting and a series of seminars scheduled throughout the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department for admission to student teaching, including minimum score of advanced-low on Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
    Corequisite(s): MDSK 4150 .


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  • FRAN 2050 - Topics in Francophone Studies


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis of a selected topic related to France or to the Francophone world. Course conducted in English.


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  • FRAN 2200 - French Civilization


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of the French people, past and present, with emphasis on cross-cultural contrasts in attitudes and values. Course conducted in English.

    Cross-listed as: FREN 2209 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • FRAN 3001 - Advanced Topics in Francophone Studies (Economy and Society)


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis of a selected topic related to Francophone Studies. The particular topic of the course may vary from semester to semester.. Course conducted in English. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FRAN 3002 - Advanced Topics in Francophone Studies (Historical Context)


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis of a selected topic related to Francophone Studies. The particular topic of the course may vary from semester to semester. Course conducted in English. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FRAN 3003 - Advanced Topics in Francophone Studies (Arts and Literature)


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis of a selected topic related to Francophone Studies. The particular topic of the course may vary from semester to semester. Course conducted in English. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FRAN 3004 - Advanced Topics in Francophone Studies (Film)


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis of a selected topic related to Francophone Studies. The particular topic of the course may vary from semester to semester. Course conducted in English. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FRAN 3005 - Advanced Topics in Francophone Studies (Philosophy and Intellectual History)


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Analysis of a selected topic related to Francophone Studies. The particular topic of the course may vary from semester to semester. Course conducted in English. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FREN 1050 - Special Approaches to the Study of French


    Credit Hours: (1-6)

    May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FREN 1201 - Elementary French I


    Credit Hours: (4)

    For students with limited or no previous experience in French. First course in a two-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in French.


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  • FREN 1202 - Elementary French II


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Second course in a two-course sequence to develop competence in culture, speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 1201  or equivalent.


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  • FREN 2050 - Topics in French


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Study of French language, culture, or literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FREN 2200 - French for Reading Knowledge


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Review of French grammar with emphasis on developing reading skills. Taught in English. Does not count for major or minor credit.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 1202  or equivalent.


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  • FREN 2201 - Intermediate French I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Review of grammar, with reinforcement and expansion of competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, in a cultural context.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 1202  or equivalent.


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  • FREN 2202 - Intermediate French II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Review of grammar, with reinforcement and expansion of competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, in a cultural context.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 2201  or permission of department.


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  • FREN 2209 - French Civilization


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of the French people, past and present, with emphasis on cross-cultural contrasts in attitudes and values. Conducted in English; no knowledge of French required. Open to majors and non-majors for elective credit.

    Cross-listed as: FRAN 2200 .

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • FREN 3050 - Topics in French


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Study of French language, culture, or literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FREN 3201 - French Grammar and Conversation


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Review of French grammar and guided conversation on prepared topics. Emphasis on spoken French.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 2202  or permission of department.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • FREN 3202 - French Grammar and Composition


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Review of French grammar and guided compositions on prepared topics. Emphasis on vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and stylistics.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 2202  or permission of department.


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  • FREN 3203 - Introduction to French Literature


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Development of techniques for literary study through analysis of selected major works in French literature. Readings, discussions, presentations, and explications de texte.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 2202 .


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  • FREN 3207 - French Phonetics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study of the sounds of the French language, their production and representation by means of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Practice in reading and speaking with proper rhythm and intonation.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 2201  or permission of department.


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  • FREN 3209 - France Today


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Contemporary France: its institutions, society, and culture.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3201  or FREN 3202 , or permission of department.


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  • FREN 3210 - Introduction to Business French


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to spoken and written language of the French-speaking business world. Acquisition of and practice with general commercial terminology used in French for such functional business areas as economics, management, marketing, finance, and import-export.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 2202  or permission of department.


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  • FREN 3800 - Directed Individual Study


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester, and by special permission only. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department; normally open only to French majors and minors.


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  • FREN 4003 - Studies in French Literature


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study of French literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3201  or FREN 3202  (both recommended, and FREN 3203  is also highly recommended), or permission of department.


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  • FREN 4005 - Studies in the French Language


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study of French language. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3201  or FREN 3202  (both recommended), or permission of department.


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  • FREN 4007 - Studies in French Culture and Civilization


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study of French culture and civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3201  or FREN 3202  (both recommended), or permission of department.


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  • FREN 4050 - Topics in French


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Study of French language, culture, or literature. May be taught in French or English. Does not count toward the major. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; UWRT 1102  or equivalent if taught in English.


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  • FREN 4120 - Advanced Business French I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Advanced studies in Business French, with intensive practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as economics, management, and marketing.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3210  or permission of department.


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  • FREN 4121 - Advanced Business French II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Advanced studies in Business French, with intensive practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and translation in functional business areas such as marketing, finance, and import-export.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3210  or permission of department.


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  • FREN 4201 - Survey of French Literature I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The major literary movements from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, with sample texts. Emphasis on continuity and change.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3201  or FREN 3202  (both recommended).   FREN 3203  also highly recommended.


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  • FREN 4202 - Survey of French Literature II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The major literary movements from the Enlightenment to the contemporary period, with sample texts. Emphasis on continuity and change.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3201  or FREN 3202  (both recommended).  FREN 3203  and FREN 4201  also highly recommended.


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  • FREN 4410 - Professional Internship in French


    Credit Hours: (1-6)

    Faculty-supervised field and/or research experience in a cooperating professional (e.g., business), educational, or community organization. Contents of internship based upon a contractual agreement among the student, department, and field organization. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 3201  and FREN 3202 , or equivalent and permission of department.


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  • FREN 4800 - Directed Individual Study


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Individual work on a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester, and by special permission only. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department; normally open only to French majors and minors.


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  • GEOG 1101 - World Regional Geography


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A world regional study which emphasizes the distinctly human responses of people to various geographic situations throughout the world. The nature and development of cultural regions is studied.


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  • GEOG 1103 - Spatial Thinking


    Credit Hours: (4)

    An overview of spatial thinking fundamentals and how geospatial technology can be used to illustrate these notions. Spatial thinking combines: (1) concepts of space, (2) tools of representation, and (3) processes of reasoning, to better structure spatially explicit phenomena, and generate hypothesis to understand and explain those issues. Emphasizes various aspects of spatial thinking as a way of addressing spatially explicit phenomena applied to an array of disciplines.


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  • GEOG 1105 - The Location of Human Activity


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An examination of factors which account for the locational characteristics of economic and other human activities. The locational decision-making process is examined as a means of understanding human spatial behavior.


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  • GEOG 1110 - Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An overview of current and historical trends in Urban and Regional Planning. Examines how plans and planning have been used to resolve social, environmental, and economic conflicts. Topics include: planning in industrial cities, land use planning, planning and social injustice, economic development, transportation planning, planning for global sustainability.


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  • GEOG 2000 - Topics in Geography


    Credit Hours: (1-4)

    Treatment of major topical or regional issues in Geography. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • GEOG 2102 - Introduction to Cartographic Design


    Credit Hours: (4)

    A study of cartography and its essential processes, with particular emphasis on the map as a communication system, the effective communication of data by means of graphical symbols, map interpretation and geovisualization, and thematic map design and production techniques.


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  • GEOG 2103 - Elements of GIScience and Technologies


    Credit Hours: (4)

    The fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and its application in planning, marketing, criminal justice, health, natural resources, information technology, engineering, and others. Students learn the processes to collect, organize, analyze, and display geographic data using GIS and are introduced to Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies. Students cover mapping basics including scale, projections, coordinate systems, data classification, and cartographic design. Culminates with group projects on selected topics within Environmental Sustainability.


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  • GEOG 2105 - Introduction to Economic Geography


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examination of the spatial dimensions of economic activity, geographic organization and interaction of economic production, consumption, and exchange systems. Emphasis is placed on location-based factors and principles utilizing theoretical and empirical studies. A variety of geographic scales is examined, from the local to the global.


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  • GEOG 2110 - Introduction to Geographic Research


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Research design and resources in geographic research. Emphasis on spatial applications in summary statistics; spatial summaries, statistical hypothesis testing; sampling and estimation; association, correlation and regression.


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