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COS 331 - Operating Systems
Study of the structure of current computer operating systems. Topics include I/O management, memory management, multiprogramming, linking loaders, real and virtual systems, batch and time sharing.
Prerequisites: COS 226, COS 335 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 350 - Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to abstract data types as a unifying concept in the study of data structures. Topics include lists, queues, multi-linked lists, priority queues, trees, and graphs. The impact of these structures on algorithm design is explored. External memory management is discussed.
Prerequisites: COS 226 and COS 250.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 397 - Computer Science Capstone 1
The first of a two-course sequence, designed to guide students in proposing the Capstone project in either an independent study, group project, or field experience format. The focus is on the early stages of project work, including finding a suitable topic and project advisor, investigating related work, and writing a thorough project proposal. The relevant skills are covered and practiced by studying a collection of classic and topical papers.
General Education Requirements: Upon completion of the two course sequence (COS 397 & COS 497), satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS Majors with at least Junior standing and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 398 - Topics in Computer Science
Topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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COS 415 - Computer Simulation and Modeling, from Development to Display
The process of designing and using a computer model is examined in detail. The development of the model equations, numerical techniques for solving them, and basic graphical techniques for displaying the results of the calculations will be presented.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with a programming language or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 420 - Introduction to Software Engineering
A broad view of software engineering which introduces a variety of software engineering techniques which can be applied to practical software projects. Topics include process models, human factors, software specification; software design, programming techniques and tools, and validation.
Prerequisites: COS 331 or permission; junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 430 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
An overview of Cybersecurity as information security, policies, guidelines, and legal issues; the nature of network and computer attacks, system vulnerabilities and defense; implementation issues in Unix/Linux. Projects include system setup, attack, and defense.
Prerequisites: COS 235 and COS 331.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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COS 440 - Computer Networks I
Covers data and computer communications using ISO model. Discussion of physical media, communication protocols, and network architectures including wide area and local area networks. Includes examples of networks currently in use.
Prerequisites: COS 331 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 451 - Automata, Computability, and Languages
Fundamentals of formal languages and the mathematical theory of computation; finitestate automata, nondeterminism, regular expressions, and Kleene’s Theorem; context-free grammars, pushdown automata, the correspondence theorem and the pumping lemma; computability, Turning machines, and the halting problem.
Prerequisites: COS 250.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 460 - Interactive Computer Graphics
Topics include graphic I/0 devices: plotter, CRT, and light pen; vector generation; transformation of two/and three-dimensional objects; clipping and windowing; hidden line removal; interrupt handling; interactive techniques; data structures for graphics; and various display algorithms.
Prerequisites: COS 226 or equivalent and MAT 126 and junior standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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COS 470 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Surveys fundamental areas of research in Artificial Intelligence including knowledge representation, vision, planning, logic, learning, expert systems, and natural language comprehension as well as techniques including predicate calculus, backtracking, tree searching, and semantic networks. Also covers LISP, a principal Artificial Intelligence programming language.
Prerequisites: COS 350 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 480 - Database Management Systems
Covers database management systems from the perspective of database designers and database application programmers. Topics include Entity-Relationship modeling, relational databases, transactions and isolation, and Web-database applications. Includes both individual programming assignments and semester-long group projects culminating in demonstrations of substantial database application.
Prerequisites: COS 350 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 490 - Computers, Ethics and Society
Consideration of human and social consequences of technological development and application of computers, ethical questions of computer use, professional ethics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS 331, ENG 317.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 495 - Field Experience
A pre-planned work experience of no less than ten and preferably more weeks in a commercial environment, with faculty supervision. Normally a paid work experience. A presentation open to interested faculty, staff and students might be required at the completion of the project. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
(Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: Normally a student must complete COS 301, COS 420, COS 431 and preferably COS 350, with at least a grade of “C” and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1-3
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COS 497 - Computer Science Capstone 2
The second of a two-course sequence, designed to guide students in completing the Capstone project in either an independent study, group project, or field experience format. The focus is on the later stages of project work, including completing the programming tasks, evaluating the implemented systems, documenting all work in a project report, demonstrating the work in action, and making a public oral presentation. The relevant skills are covered and practiced by studying a collection of classic and topical papers.
General Education Requirements: Upon completion of the two course sequence (COS 397 & COS 497), satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS Majors with Senior standing, COS 397, and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 498 - Topics in Computer Science
Topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: One semester of programming.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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COS 499 - Senior Project
An undergraduate research project in computer science under the direction of an approved advisor. An individual or small group will work on the conception, design and implementation of a significant computer science project. A presentation, open to interested faculty, staff and students may be required at the completion of the project.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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HCI 395 - Human Computer Interaction Internship
Experiential learning and opportunities to work on research projects is a key foundation to studying Human Computer Interaction. In collaboration with and with the permission of the professor, undergraduate students may engage in designated or independent project work on any number of research projects sponsored by faculty. Students must complete an Independent Study Proposal, negotiate the number of unites to be earned, complete a contract, and present a tangible deliverable. The Undergraduate Program Advisors signature is required for HCI undergraduate-level Independent Study courses.
Through a substantial team project, students apply classroom knowledge in analysis and evaluation, implementation and design, and develop skills working in multidisciplinary teams. Students will work a qualified Lab, Department, or Company for university-based research or external clients to participate in an area of research, design, development and evaluation of assigned projects.
Prerequisites: Departmental Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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VOX 100 - Beginning Spoken Arabic I
Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 101 - Beginning Spoken Chinese I
Beginning Chinese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 102 - Beginning Spoken Farsi I
Beginning Farsi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 104 - Beginning Spoken Hindi I
Beginning Hindi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 105 - Beginning Spoken Irish Gaelic I
Beginning Irish Gaelic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 106 - Beginning Spoken Italian I
Beginning Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 107 - Beginning Spoken Japanese I
Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 108 - Beginning Spoken Korean I
Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 109 - Beginning Spoken Portuguese I
Beginning Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 110 - Beginning Spoken Russian I
Beginning Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 111 - Beginning Spoken Turkish I
Beginning Turkish language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 130 - Beginning Spoken Arabic II
Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 100 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 131 - Beginning Spoken Chinese II
Beginning Chinese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 101 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 132 - Beginning Spoken Farsi II
Beginning Farsi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 102 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 134 - Beginning Spoken Hindi II
Beginning Hindi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 104 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 135 - Beginning Spoken Irish Gaelic II
Beginning Irish Gaelic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 105 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 136 - Beginning Spoken Italian II
Beginning Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 106 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 137 - Beginning Spoken Japanese II
Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 107 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 138 - Beginning Spoken Korean II
Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 108 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 139 - Beginning Spoken Portuguese II
Beginning Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 109 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 140 - Beginning Spoken Russian II
Beginning Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 110 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 141 - Beginning Spoken Turkish II
Beginning Turkish language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 111 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 160 - Beginning Spoken Arabic III
Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 130 or equivalent and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 161 - Beginning Spoken Chinese III
Beginning Chinese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 131
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 167 - Beginning Spoken Japanese III
Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 137
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 168 - Beginning Spoken Korean III
Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 138 or equivalent and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 190 - Critical Languages (Other)
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. May be repeated for credit if different topic is taken.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 206 - Intermediate Spoken Italian I
Intermediate Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 136 and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 207 - Intermediate Spoken Japanese I
Intermediate Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 137 and Permission
Credits: 3
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VOX 209 - Intermediate Spoken Portuguese I
Intermediate Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 139 and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 210 - Intermediate Spoken Russian I
Intermediate Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: VOX 140 and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 290 - Intermediate Critical Languages (Other)
Specific languages determined by current interests of students and staff. May be repeated for credit if taking a higher level of the same language or a different language.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3
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DAN 101 - Beginner Modern Dance I
Fundamental concepts and practice of modern dance technique: body alignment, stretch/strengthening, movement vocabulary, body coordination, musicality and spatial awareness. For the general student at the beginning dance level. Previous dance training. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 102 - Beginner Ballet I
An introduction to classical ballet dance training. Traditional exercises at the barre and on center floor emphasize body placement, flow of energy, and the creation of expressive movement in space. For the performing artist or general student. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 103 - Beginner Jazz I
Fundamentals of jazz dance technique with emphasis on body alignment, coordination and movement vocabulary. Preparation for expressive movement in relation to modern jazz music. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 105 - Beginner Tap
Teaches the fundamentals of Rhythm tap and Broadway Styles technique with emphasis on body alignment, flexibility, strength, rhythm, coordination and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement is encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 121 - Beginner Modern Dance II
Builds upon the fundamental concepts and practice of modern dance technique focusing on body alignment, stretch, strengthening, movement vocabulary, coordination, musicality and spatial awareness. Further emphasis on longer dance phrases and musicality. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: DAN 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 122 - Beginner Ballet II
Builds upon the fundamentals of classical ballet technique with emphasis on alignment, flexibility, strength, coordination and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement, the execution of ballet ‘line’, and performance of longer dance phrases will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: DAN 102 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 123 - Beginner Jazz II
Builds upon the fundamentals of lyrical jazz technique and contemporary jazz styles with emphasis on alignment, coordination, and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement in relation to modern jazz music and performance of longer dance phrases will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: DAN 103 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 130 - Ballroom and World Dance Forms
From swing to salsa and waltz to tango, basic social and Latin dance, with emphasis on alignment, coordination, and movement vocabulary. Additional exposure to Afro-Caribbean roots of today’s dance forms. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2
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DAN 201 - Intermediate Modern Dance
Continuation of DAN 121. Emphasis on solving more complex movement problems. Provides an enhanced movement vocabulary and further principles of body alignment, stretch/strengthening and musicality and expressiveness. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: DAN 121 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 202 - Intermediate Ballet
A detailed study of ballet form for the student with some previous training. Students master the execution of exercises and steps with speed, clarity and grace in order to achieve a fuller kinesthetic awareness. Can be used as a base for professional training or general artistic enrichment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: DAN 122 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 203 - Intermediate Jazz
A continuation of DAN 123. Further development of principles of movement within the jazz idiom: body alignment, musicality, phrasing, stylistic form and performance awareness. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: DAN 123 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 205 - Intermediate Tap
Expands upon the fundamentals of Rhythm Tap and Broadway Styles technique. Complex rhythmic patterns, breaks, and longer combinations are encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: DAN 105 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 250 - Dance Composition I
Study of the principles and elements of choreography. Provides guided practice in the construction of movement phrases, and studies for solo and group dances. Includes an informal studio presentation of student pieces.
Prerequisites: Prior dance experience or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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DAN 266 - Dance History
Religious, social and cultural aspects of dance from lineage-based ritual to the present century.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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DAN 297 - Introductory Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for introductory level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 397 - Intermediate Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for intermediate level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2
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DAN 497 - Advanced Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for advanced level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2
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DAN 498 - Dance Project/Thesis
A supervised practicum in choreographic process and/or performance accompanied by a written analysis of this practicum. An advanced level research topic, designed jointly by the student and the instructor.
Prerequisites: Advanced level technique or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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DIS 300 - Disability: Interaction of Human Diversity and Global Environment
Designed to introduce the student to disability as an element of human diversity that has a significant reciprocal relationship with the environment. We begin by discussing prevalence and incidence of disability across the globe, examine the historical changes in concepts of disability over time, and then study disability as a human phenomenon which both emerges from and influences biological, economic, physical, social, political, spiritual, cultural, technological and virtual environments.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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DIS 400 - Disability as Diversity I
Examines disability history, theory and current thinking in the field of disability studies. Through interdisciplinary interchange and experiential learning, students will explore the lived experience of people with disabilities and their families across the lifespan, examine and debate ethical dilemmas related to disability, and analyze implicit disability related values reflected in diverse academic and professional fields. Students will apply their learning to their own disciplines.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Ethics Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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DIS 450 - Disability: Population-Environment Diversity
Consistent with contemporary literature and research in the interdisciplinary field of disability studies, students will examine and analyze disability as an interactive disjuncture between the environment, the human body and population groups. Students will analyze how environments shape and are shaped by disability populations and will focus on realigning bodies, populations and environments to advance full participation, reduce personal and environmental harm reductions, and preserve just and safe environments. Included will be natural, virtual, service, economic, social, policy, and community environments across the globe.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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DIS 480 - Independent Project in Disability Studies
Individual work on a topic or problem selected by the student. Primarily for students in the Interdisciplinary Concentration in Disability Studies.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
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ERS 101 - Introduction to Geology
A study of earth materials and processes, including their impact on humans. Topics include mineralogy, formation of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, geologic time, weathering and soil formation, glaciation, deserts and desertification, coastlines, earthquakes and seismology, and evolution of mountain belts and plate tectonics. Laboratory work includes the study of rocks, minerals, topographic maps and aerial photographs in preparation for a one-day weekend field trip to Acadia National Park.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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ERS 102 - Environmental Geology
Environmental Geology explores the interaction of humans with the Earth’s systems. The course begins with discussions of earth materials and human population dynamics. The science underlying geologic hazards (earthquakes, floods, landslides, etc.) is described and the interaction between geologic hazards and humans is explored. Human impacts on earth systems are identified and evaluated with a focus on pollution and climate change. Sources of energy used by humans and the associated environmental consequences of different energy sources are discussed. May include a one day field trip.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Laboratory in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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ERS 103 - Dynamic Earth
Explores how Earth’s dynamic processes interact with humans by evaluating: the
interplay between Earth’s interior, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere; the
effects and underlying causes of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, tidal waves and global warming; Earth’s economic and energy resources
how they form and how long they will lasts; and the global environment and how
best to interact with it. Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ERS 108 - Beaches and Coasts
An introduction to coastal landforms, including beaches, salt marshes, tidal flats and sea cliffs, their origins, global distribution, and associated nearshore processes. Human impacts to the coastal zone, including coastal erosion, land loss and management, and human responses to sea-level change are considered. Course may have field trips during class time and a one day field trip. (This course is identical to SMS 108.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ERS 121 - Humans and Global Change
Explores how Earth’s climate system works and how past environmental changes affected humans on time scales ranging from interannual to hundreds of thousands of years. Topics will range from the development of agriculture at the beginning of the current interglaciation to how humans are now changing global climate through the addition of greenhouses gases to the atmosphere.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ERS 151 - Experiencing Earth
Explores the field of Earth and climate sciences through a series of short- and long-term projects related to environmental, climatic, and solid Earth processes. The long-term projects will address modern societal issues such as climate change and natural hazards. Specific topics vary from year to year but will always include several of the major Earth systems. The class format requires active engagement and a desire for independent investigation and problem-solving. May include weekend and lab-time field trips.
General Education Requirements: Meets the Quantitative Literacy and Lab Science General Education Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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ERS 200 - Earth Systems
A survey of dynamic topics in earth sciences, emphasizing active participation in on-going faculty research in topics such as: global climate change, changing sea levels, geochemical cycles, plate tectonics and mountain building, and the geological evolution of the northern Appalachians. Multiple field trips; at least one a weekend. Lec 3, Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: Any 100-level UMaine Earth Sciences course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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ERS 201 - Global Environmental Change
Examines the physical and chemical interactions among the primary systems operating at the Earth’s surface (atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere) on various timescales throughout geologic history. We will consider internal and external forces that have shaped environmental evolution, including the role of humans in recent geochemical and climatic change. During lecture and laboratory sessions, our goals are to develop critical thinking skills and a scientific approach to the complex array of feedbacks operating at the Earth’s surface, as well as an appreciation for how past environmental change informs current societal issues. Course will include field trips during class hours and may include weekends.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites: Any 100-level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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ERS 210 - Geology Applied to Engineering
Focuses on the interaction between humans and geologic environment at and near the Earth’s surface. Course includes the physical and chemical characterization of earth materials and applies these properties to environmental and engineering geology problems. Course may include weekend field trips.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment requirement.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge requirement when taken without ERS 211. Together with ERS 211, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement.
Prerequisites: MAT 126
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 211 - Geology Applied to Engineering Laboratory
Focuses on assessing environmental and geologic data and evaluating the natural physical and chemical processes that interface with human activities. Spreadsheet (or similar) software is used to analyze environmental data to quantitatively assess these processes and problems. Course may include weekend field trips.
General Education Requirements: Together with ERS 210, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement.
Prerequisites: MAT 126
Corequisites: ERS 210
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 1
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ERS 230 - Earth and Climate Science Geomatics
This course will provide an introduction to the collection, display, manipulation and management of geospatial information. The focus will be on modern tools, techniques and methodologies commonly used by earth and environmental scientists. The course will be divided into surveying and mapping (including GPS), satellite remote sensing, and geographical information systems (GIS). Lec. 2.5 hr, Lab 3hr.
Prerequisites: Any ERS 100 level course or SMS 108 or permission of instructors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 240 - The Atmosphere
The nature of planetary atmospheres, physical processes in the atmosphere, clouds and precipitation, global climate, seasons, natural and anthropogenic climate change, forecasting of storms. Lec 3, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Laboratory in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 309 - Geology of Maine
An introduction to the minerals, rocks, groundwater, coastline, geomorphology, geological history, and geoenvironmental problems of Maine. One weekend field trip.
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course or SMS 108 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring Odd Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 312 - Geochemistry
Introduction to the field of geochemistry, from Earth formation to modern processes in the deep Earth and at the surface. This course will investigate the chemistry of many Earth materials, including rocks, soils, surface and ground waters, and oceans. Course may include weekend field trips.
Lec 3, Lab 3
Prerequisites: CHY 121 & 123, and any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 315 - Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Basic concepts and techniques of stratigraphy and sedimentation. Field trips to local environments and outcrops. Laboratories emphasize practical analytical techniques of sedimentology, petrography of sedimentary rocks in hand specimens and thin section, and modern stratigraphic approaches. Lec 3, Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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ERS 316 - Structural Geology
Explores the principles of structural geology, with emphasis on the geometry, kinematics and dynamics of Earth deformation. Includes several field trips with the aim of integrating field observations and theory. Lec 2, Lab 3. Course may have field trips during class times with the aim of integrating field observations and theory.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: ERS 200.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 317 - Introduction to Geophysics
Introduction to geophysical studies of the Earth. Seismological, gravity, magnetic, electrical and geothermal studies of the Earth’s lithosphere are emphasized. Field exercises on one afternoon of selected weeks; course problem solving requires spread sheeting/ graphical applications using available personal computers. Lec 3, Lab 3. Course may include weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 & PHY 111 or 121 and any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 320 - Research Seminar in Earth and Climate Sciences
Research seminar course of students with junior or senior standing. Students will attend research presentations by School of Earth and Climate Sciences faculty or graduate students and write short reviews of these presentations with the goals of increasing student understanding and awareness of the role of research in earth and climate sciences and strengthening students’ writing skills.
Prerequisites: ERS 200 and ERS 201 and Junior or Senior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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ERS 321 - Problems in Earth and Climate Sciences
Students conduct an original investigation and report findings. May not normally be used as a required geology elective. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-4
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ERS 323 - Extreme Weather
Extreme weather is analyzed in terms of its physical basis as well as historical, economic and human consequences. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between technological advances, the evolution of meteorology as a science, and the impacts of extreme weather (winter storms, severe thunderstorms, tornados, tropical storms, El Nino, floods, droughts, heatwaves, cold waves).
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy and Population and Environment requirements.
Prerequisites: Recommended: ERS 140 or ERS 121
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 330 - Earth Materials
Examination of fundamental aspects of the materials that record Earth history and the processes that shape the planet. Through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions, and other active-learning exercises, we explore how minerals form, their structure and composition, and their physical and chemical properties. Through discussions and presentations, we explore minerals in the context of the rocks in which they are found, with the aim of gaining a greater understanding of physical and chemical makeup of the Earth. Throughout the course, we relate mineralogy to geologic processes and other fields of Earth Science. Course may include weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: ERS 200 or ERS 201; CHY 121 and MAT 126 recommended.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 340 - Economic Geology
This course examines the geological characteristics of metallic and industrial mineral deposits, the geological environments and processes responsible for their genesis, the methods used in their discovery and extraction, and the challenges of environmentally responsible reclamation of extraction sites.
Prerequisites: ERS 330 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 350 - Fresh-Water Flow
Focuses on characterizing fresh-water hydrologic systems (Lakes, Rivers, ground water, etc.) and the fluxes of water between these reservoirs. Rates of precipitation, evaporation, channelized flow, overland flow, and infiltration are calculated and used to assess watershed hydrology. Course may include weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: MAT 122.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ERS 361 - The Principles of Geomorphology
Focuses on the shapes, dimensions, and dynamics of landforms on Earth. The material covered will provide an introductory understanding of process mechanics and their relation to the genesis and alteration of landforms in varied settings and over a range of scales. Topics covered will include general background on the discipline of geomorphology, internal and climate forces associated with earth surface systems, chemical and physical weathering, drainage basins, fluvial systems, wind generated landforms, glacial processes, karst landscapes, and coastal environments. The course approach will provide attention to landform ontologies, measurement techniques, and analytical frameworks necessary to quantify earth surface measurement and observations. Two one-day weekend field trips may be scheduled during the semester.
Prerequisites: ERS 200 and ERS 201
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ERS 369 - Energy Resources and Climate Change
Explores the energy resources used by humans and their climate and environmental implications. Reviews sustainable versus unsustainable energy technologies, predicted trends in local and global climate and environmental conditions, and policies arising from increasing energy demands in a world with limited resources and rapid population growth. Course may include weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: Any 100-level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 408 - Coastal Processes and Coastal Zone Management
Processes in specific near-shore environments like beaches, tidal flatsestuaries and shelves are discussed in terms of historic and encroaching human impacts. Case histories of successes and failures of attempts to live with coastal processes are presented. The classes are a mix of lectures, student presentations and discussions. Course may include weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Not regularly offered
Credits: 3
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