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GEOS 4300 - Structural Geology
Development of rock structures and mechanics of rock deformation. Structural interpretation of Geologic maps, cross-sections, and aerial photographs.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350) and MATH 1180; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 4320 - Geomorphology
Detailed consideration of the earth’s surficial processes including transformation of fluvial, glacial, mass-wasting, eolian, and coastal landforms. Laboratory exercises involve interpretation of topographic maps, Geologic maps, and air photographs. Three-day field trip required.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 1310; GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350; PHYS 1070 and 1080 or PHYS 1130 and 1140; CHEM 1100 and 1110; and MATH 1180 or MATH 2000.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 4330 - Invertebrate Paleontology
Morphology, classification, evolution, and stratigraphic distribution of major invertebrate fossil groups.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 1310 or instructor approval.
Credits: 4 hours
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GEOS 4340 - Problems in Geology
Intensive reading and research on a topic in Geology under the direction of a member of the Geology faculty.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 16 hours in Geology and department approval.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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GEOS 4350 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
Processes, characteristics, and relationships among fluvial, deltaic, strand plain, lagoon, shelf, and slope terrigenous depositional systems. Laboratory includes textural analysis, sedimentary structures, paleocurrent analysis, electric logs, subsurface maps, and application of statistical and computer methods to the solution of sedimentologic problems and basin analysis. Course includes a three-day field trip.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 1310 and either (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350).
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 4380 - Field Studies in Geology
Field observations and introduction to geologic mapping. Aspects of landscape evolution, rock-forming processes, and rock deformation will be studied. Emphasis will be on how observations are combined to make geologic interpretations and how the geologic history and evolution of a region can be interpreted from field data.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 3010 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Summer I
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GEOS 4390 - Geologic Mapping
Field observations and geologic mapping. Rock-oriented mapping projects will be completed under supervision that requires observations and synthesis of rock descriptions, structural analyses, stratigraphic interpretations, and compilations of the geologic history of assigned study areas.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350 or GEOS 4400) and GEOS 4300; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Summer I
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GEOS 4400 - Petrology and Petrography
The origins of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks as interpreted from hand specimens, this sections, principles of chemistry and physics, and descriptions of examples from around the world. Lecture topics are augmented by weekly laboratory studies and a required field trip, typically out of state.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3360, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 4600 - Geologic Communications
A seminar designed to introduce students to the oral presentation of Geologic information. Students will critique talks given in the weekly departmental seminar and make one oral presentation to a group of students and faculty.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 5020 - Problems in Geology and Earth Science
Individual problems involving topical reading and/or research problems in earth sciences. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior status and 12 hours of course work in geosciences, or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5060 - Introduction to Soils
Properties of natural and engineered soils. Interactions between soils and plants, microorganisms, water, atmosphere, and contaminants. Soil uses, remediation, and conservation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350, MATH 1220 or MATH 1700, and CHEM 1100/1110; Corequisite is MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: junior status and 12 hours of course work in Geosciences or consent of instructor. There may be specific prerequisites to individual courses.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5090 - Surface Water Hydrology
Hydrology describes the waters of the earth, their occurrence, circulation and distribution, and their reaction with the environment. Emphasis is on quantitative aspects of surface water. Topics include, stream flow precipitation, evapotranspiration, hydrographs, runoff, probability analysis and modeling.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1230 or MATH 1710; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5120 - Principles of Hydrogeology
The study of surface and ground water with special emphasis on its occurrence, movement, and relation to the Geologic environment.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Either (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350) and either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700), junior standing and 12 hours of geosciences; or instructor approval. Corequisite: MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 5140 - Isotope Hydrology
Principles of isotope fractionation. Experimental techniques in isotope mass spectrometry. Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen isotope systematics in the hydrologic cycle. Application of stable isotope techniques to study ground water - surface water interaction. Use of nitrogen isotope measurements in understanding round water nitrogen cycling and fate of nitrate load. Introduction to developments in the application of chlorine isotopes in hydrology. The course will include a seminar style approach requiring summarizing of recent research papers.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing and 12 hours of course work in geosciences and instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5160 - Geochronology and Global Change
Application of the concepts of nuclear physics and chemistry to Geological problems. Topics to include absolute and relative dating, formation of the elements, global change and causes of global change.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hourse of course work in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5200 - Economic Geology
Origin, occurrence, and utilization of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits, and mineral fuels. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350; junior standing and 12 hours of course work in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5210 - Geological and Environmental Remote Sensing
The course provides rigorous (70% of student’s efforts) hands-on-exercises on the applications of remote sensing techniques in geological and in environmental sciences. The hands-on exercises are primarily based on case studies that were published in peer-reviewed articles, data downloaded from our receiving station, and/or data collected by the students using hand-held VNIR spectro-radiometer. In the process of solving the lab exercise, the students will master image processing techniques. The fundamentals of remote sensing will be covered as well, since the student can not start dealing with applications unless he or she knows the fundamentals. Throughout the course, the students will work with a wide-range of space-borne data sets including CORONA, Landsat MSS, Landsat TM, SPOT, ASTER, SIR-C, SRTM, A VIRIS, ASAR, and ERS.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of course work in geosciences; instructor approval.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5230 - Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response
Training in safety procedures for working on hazardous sites. Training in the safe handling of hazardous materials which might be encountered during drilling, soil sampling, or water sampling. Review of State and Federal regulations. Use of personal protection equipment. Satisfies OSHA 40 hour training requirements.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120, junior standing and 12 hours of course work in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5240 - Remediation Design and Implementation
Principles and techniques for the remediation or cleanup of ground water and soils contamination. Introduction to pump and treat systems, bioremediation, soil vapor extraction, air sparging, and others. Choosing the appropriate system and sizing it for economical application to a specific site. Field trips required.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5250 - Surface Geophysics
An introduction to the use of those surface geophysical methods used in the investigation of ground water. Includes shallow seismic electrical methods, and ground-penetrating radar.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5260 - Principles and Practices of Aquifer Testing
Introduction to the methods of aquifer testing with emphasis on step drawdown pump-tests, forty-hour pumping test with recovery, slug tests and bail tests, data processing, using computer software, water level recorders, data loggers, and water level measuring equipment.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5270 - Principles of Well Drilling and Installation
An introduction to hollow-stem auger drilling and well installation, rotary drilling with mud and air, cable tool drilling, monitoring well design, sample collection and description; cuttings, split spoon, and Shelby tube, borehole geophysics, and installation and development of wells.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5280 - Principles and Practices of Ground-water Sampling and Monitoring
An introduction to state-of-the-art techniques for sampling, monitoring, and evaluating ground water systems and surface water interactions. Includes quality control and assurance procedures, ground-water sampling equipment and procedures, field hydrochemical equipment and procedures, and vadose zone sampling of water and gas.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5300 - Plate Tectonics and Earth Structure
Major tectonic features and internal structure of the earth in relation to plate tectonics, critical examination of the tenants of plate tectonics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350) and GEOS 4300; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5350 - GIS Applications in Geological and Environmental Sciences
The course provides rigorous hands-on-exercises (based on data from case studies) on the applications of statistical methods, GIS technologies, and other computer-based software to the management, analysis, and display of multidimensional, geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data sets (70% of student effort). The course will cover (30% of student effort) the fundamentals of spatial data analysis and GIS technologies as well, since the students can not start dealing with applications unless they understand the fundamentals. In addition, students will be required to complete a research project using spatial data sets and acquired expertise.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of course work in geosciences or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Geosciences.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5360 - Glacial Geology
A study of the mechanics of glacier movement, processes of glacial erosion and deposition, and the distribution of glacial features in space and time. Special emphasis will be placed on the glacial Geology of the Great Lakes area.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer I - every other year
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GEOS 5400 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Advanced discussion of origins and positions of igneous and metamorphic rocks in light of recent experimental evidence and concepts of global tectonics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4400; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5450 - Hazardous Waste Remediation
Content includes chemical, physical, and biological processes affecting contaminants in the subsurface. Topics include environmental regulations, remediation, site characterization, contaminant characterization, detailed engineering and management considerations related to the design and operation of hazardous waste remediation systems involving water pollution, air pollution, solid waste, and groundwater pollution.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1120/1130 and either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700); junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval. Corequisite: MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5550 - Introduction to Geochemistry
An introduction to high and low temperature geochemistry. Topics to be discussed include cosmochemistry, crystal chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics, aqueous geochemistry, stable and radiogenic isotope geochemistry, organic geochemistry, and biogeochemistry. Three hours lecture per week with weekly problem sets.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3350 and CHEM 1120/1130; junior standing with 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 5600 - Introduction to Geophysics
Seismology, gravity, geomagnetism, electrical resistivity, and heat measurements applied to the determination of the internal structure of the earth.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Either (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350); GEOS 4300; either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700); two semesters of college physics; junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Two lectures and three hours of practical laboratory-introduction to geophysical instrumentation.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5610 - Reflection Seismology
Reflection seismology and related techniques as applied to petroleum exploration and deep crustal exploration. Theoretical background, data collection, data processing and interpretation will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 5600, and either (MATH 1230 or MATH 1710); junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5620 - Gravity and Magnetic Exploration
Gravity and Magnetic methods applied to tectonic, mineral exploration, hydrogeologic and crustal studies. Theoretical background, instrumentation, surveying techniques, data reduction, processing, and computer modeling and interpretation will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 5600, and either (MATH 1230 or MATH 1710); junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Two lectures and three hours of laboratory, problem solving, and field exercises.
When Offered: Spring - every other year
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GEOS 5630 - Electrical Methods
Resistivity sounding and profiling, induced polarization, spontaneous potential, electromagnetic methods using natural and artificial fields.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 5600, either (MATH 1230 or MATH 1710), and (PHYS 4400 recommended); junior standing and 12 hours of coursework in geosciences; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Two lectures and 3 hour laboratory with field studies and laboratory modeling.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GER 1000 - Basic German I
Fundamentals of German with audiolingual emphasis. German cultural readings. Does not count toward a major or a minor.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 1010 - Basic German II
Continuation of GER 1000.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 1000 or equivalent. Does not count toward a major or a minor.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 2000 - Intermediate German I
The development of spoken and written expression in the German language with an emphasis on grammar review.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 1010 or two years of high school German, or equivalent.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 2010 - Intermediate German II
The continued development of spoken and written expression in the German language through readings and discussions of civilization and culture materials.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 2000 or equivalent.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 3160 - German Composition
Emphasis upon increasing the student’s command of written German.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 2010 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 3170 - German Conversation
Emphasis upon increasing the student’s command of spoken German.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 2010 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 3220 - German Life and Culture
Investigates cultural aspects necessary for an understanding of Germany. Historic, geographic, social and religious factors are treated.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 2010 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 3250 - Introduction to the Study of German Literature
An appreciation of German literature through reading and critical interpretation of selected works of various literary types.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 2010 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 3400 - Introduction to Germanic Linguistics
Introduction to the study of Germanic languages from a scientific perspective, considering the linguistic form and sociolinguistic function. Examination of the differences between major Germanic languages (English and German) and exploration of minor languages (e.g., Dutch, Scandinavian).
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 2010 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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GER 4520 - Advanced German Composition
Intensive practice in composition and stylistics directed towards appreciation of literary and other written expression in German with work in free composition at an advanced level.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GER 3160 and GER 3170.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 4530 - Advanced German Conversation
Intensive training in conversational German with emphasis on colloquial language and idiom.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GER 3160 and GER 3170.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GER 4760 - Foreign Study - non WMU
Student participation in pre-approved program of study abroad that is not through Western Michigan University.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Prior approval of departmental advisor or chairperson.
Credits: 1 - 16 hours
Notes: Repeatable for credit up to 32 hours.
When Offered: (Fall-Spring 1 to 16 hours) Summer I/II 1 to 8 hours
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GER 4770 - Foreign Study
Student participation in departmentally approved program of study abroad.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Prior approval of departmental advisor and chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 16 hours
Notes: Repeatable for credit up to 32 credit hours.
When Offered: (Fall-Spring 1 to 16 hours) Summer I/II 1 to 8 hours
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GER 5000 - Elementary German for Reading Proficiency
Intensive grammar and elementary reading for translation and research purposes. The course is primarily for the graduate student who has had little or no study in the language. However, undergraduates who desire a thorough reading knowledge may also apply. No oral work.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates must secure permission of Department.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course does not count toward a major or minor in German. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GER 5010 - Intermediate German for Reading Proficiency
Readings in the language at intermediate and advanced levels for translation and research purposes. Special attention will be given to students’ major fields. Completion of GER 5010 with a minimum of “B” constitutes graduate proficiency in the language.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates must secure permission of department.
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions:
Notes: This course does not count toward a major or minor in French. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GER 5020 - German for Graduate Study
German instruction for graduate students enrolled in a degree program who need knowledge of German for their field of study. Students will sit in appropriate level course for their learning.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of department of student’s graduate program and approval of Department of Foreign Languages.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. May not be taken by undergraduate students in any field.
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GER 5030 - German - English Translation Practicum
This is a practical course to teach the skills for translating texts from German into English. The objective of this course is to develop further language proficiency and to introduce students to the nuts and bolts of translation. Students will produce English translations from different sorts of German texts, such as news, essays, documents, poetry, and short fiction.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GER 2010 or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GER 5200 - Topics in German Linguistics and Language Science
The advanced study of a language or a group of languages from a scientific point of view, such as the function and status of languages in society, the comparative history of different language families or the manipulation of language for pragmatic needs across cultures.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be offered as ARAB/CHIN/FREN/GER/ GREK/ITAL/JPNS/LAT/RUSS 52000. May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
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GER 5280 - Survey of German Literature
A comprehensive study of German literature from its beginning through Romanticism.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Satisfacty completion of a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, applicable toward a major or minor in any one language; including GER 3160, GER 3170, GER 3220 and GER 3250; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GER 5290 - Survey of German Literature
A comprehensive study of German literature from German Realism to the present.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, applicable toward a major or minor in any one language; including GER 3160, GER 3170, GER 3220 and GER 3250; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GER 5500 - Independent Study in German
Directed individual study of a specific topic in German literary or linguistic area.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, applicable toward a major or minor in any one language ; a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the major; department approval required.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Not open to minors.
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GER 5590 - History of the German Language
Survey of the development of the German language.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, applicable toward a major or minor in any one language; including 6 hours of 3000-level German or above.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GER 5600 - Studies in German Literature
Topic varies according to genre, author, or period and will be announced. Each of these courses carries separate credit, although all are listed under 5600. Thus, a student may take any or all of the offerings at various times. Representative topics which may be treated in this area include: The Novelle - Survey of the development with representative selections; Lyric Poetry - Survey of the development with significant selections; 19th Century Drama to -Primarily Kleist, Grillparzer, Hebbel, and Hauptmann; 20th Century Drama - Representative selections.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, applicable toward a major or minor in any one language; including GER 3160, GER 3170, GER 3220 and GER 3250; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GREK 1000 - Basic Greek I
Fundamentals of classical Greek; readings emphasize Greek thought, culture, and civilization.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GREK 1010 - Basic Greek II
Continuation of GREK 1000.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GREK 1000 or equivalent.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Foreign Languages.
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GREK 4760 - Foreign Study - non WMU
Student participation in pre-approved program of study abroad that is not through Western Michigan University.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Prior approval of departmental advisor or chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 16 hours
Notes: Repeatable for credit up to 32 credit hours.
When Offered: (Fall/Spring 1 - 16 hours) Summer I/II 1 to 8 hours
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GREK 5020 - Greek for Graduate Study
Classical Greek instruction for graduate students enrolled in a degree program who need knowledge of Greek for their field of study. Students will sit in appropriate level course for their learning.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of department of student’s graduate program and approval of Department of Foreign Languages.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. May not be taken by undergraduate students in any field.
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GREK 5030 - Greek - English Translation Practicum
This is a practical course to teach the skills for translating texts from classical Greek into English. The objective of this course is to develop further language proficiency and to introduce students to the nuts and bolts of translation. Students will produce English translations from different sorts of classical Greek texts, such as essays, poetry, documents, and short fiction.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GREK 1010 or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GREK 5200 - Topics in Greek Linguistics and Language Science
The advanced study of a language or a group of languages from a scientific point of view, such as the function and status of languages in society, the comparative history of different language families or the manipulation of language for pragmatic needs across cultures.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be offered as ARAB/CHIN/FREN/GER/ GREK/ITAL/JPNS/LAT/RUSS 5200. May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
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GREK 5500 - Independent Study in Greek
Directed, individual study of a specific topic in ancient Greek literature.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GREK 1010 and departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GRN 1000 - Introduction to Aging Studies
Introduction to the content associated with aging studies. Course elements include historical milestones in the development of aging as a subject of study; the aged as a special population; heterogeneity among older persons; the aging network; health systems; and health and allied health professions.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States Cultures and Issues
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GRN 3000 - Aging in all Environments
Explore the various definitions of environment as well as its impact on the lives of older adults. Opportunities provided to develop basic skills necessary to evaluate the connections between an older adult, his or her goals and various settings. Interventions to bridge the barriers to participation will be introduced. Roles of professionals and paraprofessionals will be identified.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GRN 1000
Credits: 3 hours
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GRN 3500 - Issues in Aging: Service Learning in Gerontology
Service learning course; forum for discussion of revolving topics of aging relevant to current issues. Examine attitudes and aspects of aging among diverse populations, special problems of aging in individuals and groups with increased risk for age-related biopsychosocial problems. Impairment, activity, and life-participation problems facing older individuals within their various contexts is discussed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GRN 1000
Credits: 3 hours
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GRN 4000 - Public Policy and Aging
Explore the broad range of policies relating to older adults in the U.S. and the various demographic, economic and health determinants that shape these policies. Policy and its link to well-being of older adults and their families is discussed. A special focus will be given to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GRN 1000
Credits: 3 hours
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GWS 1000 - Media and the Sexes
The course investigates how films, television, music videos and advertising present images of women and men to different audiences.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GWS 2000 - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies
This interdisciplinary core course provides analytical frameworks for the study of gender and gender-defining institutions, exploring the social conditions associated with gender in the U.S. society in a global context. Course emphasizes approaches that study the diversity and similarity of gendered experience across class, racial and ethnic groups.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GWS 3000 - Working Women, Past and Present
Analysis of the social significance of women’s work in the United States. Emphasis is on the history of women’s participation in the paid labor force, with consideration of women’s changing role in the family and society.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GWS 3200 - Women, Multiculturalism, and Social Change
This course focuses on the interrelationship of women, multiculturalism, and social change. The course pursues an interdisciplinary analysis of multicultural gender roles and change in social institutions, such as law, medicine, education, media, business, and politics. Study will consider gender, ethnicity, class, and cultural experience in the context of national and global forces.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GWS 2000
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall
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GWS 3300 - Gender Issues in Education
Various gender issues in education are studied from both an historical and a contemporary perspective. The course will analyze current research on self-esteem and gender inequities in education and seek solutions. Attention will be given to theoretical and pedagogical concerns and to development issues affecting students.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GWS 3500 - Psychological Perspectives on Gender
The course investigates the meanings of gender in diverse segments of American society. Study will focus on psychological and sociological perspectives on the formation of gender roles and characteristics. The course provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of men and women and examines the ways gender is structured through parental and institutional socialization.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GWS 3700 - Special Topics in Gender and Women’s Studies
Variable topics in Gender and Women’s Studies. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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GWS 4010 - Foundations of Feminist Theory
An investigation of various texts historically significant in the development of feminist concepts and theories. Includes texts from the past as well as the present.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GWS 2000
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Fulfills the baccalaureate-level writing requirement.
When Offered: Fall
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GWS 4100 - Special Topics in Gender and Women’s Studies
Variable topics in Gender and Women’s Studies. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Credits: 3 hours
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GWS 4400 - Internship Seminar
Course offers an opportunity for the advanced student to apply theory and knowledge in Gender and Women’s Studies to a professional or community project. Student will work under the supervision of a faculty advisor or a community sponsor. Opportunities available in areas such as television production, K-12 classroom presentations, and a variety of community organizations and agencies serving women and children.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 12 hours of course work from the Gender and Women’s Studies approved list (including GWS 2000) and at least junior status, or departmental approval.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GWS 4980 - Independent Study
Individual study available to the advanced student by permission of faculty advisor with department approval of project application.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 12 hours of course work from the Gender and Women’s Studies approved list (including GWS 2000) and at least junior status, or departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GWS 5500 - Contemporary Feminist Theory
An advanced course focusing on the analysis of American and European texts in feminist theory. The course will also consider the relation of these texts to other contemporary theoretical approaches.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GWS 4010.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The prerequisites for admission of undergraduates to 5000-level Gender and Women’s Studies classes are twelve hours of course work from the Gender and Women’s Studies approved list (including GWS 2000) and at least junior level status, or departmental approval.
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GWS 5970 - Issues in Gender and Women’s Studies: Variable Topics
Group study of special issues in Gender and Women’s Studies. Variable topics may address theoretical, critical, or practical issues in the historical or contemporary context. The courses will be offered in response to the special needs and interests of students and may be organized around special events or available guest speakers. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course open to graduate students.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: The prerequisites for admission of undergraduates to 5000-level Gender and Women’s Studies classes are twelve hours of course work from the Gender and Women’s Studies approved list (including GWS 2000) and at least junior level status, or departmental approval.
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GWS 5980 - Readings in Gender and Women’s Studies
Individual study project available to the advanced student by permission of faculty advisor with departmental approval of project application.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: The prerequisites for admission of undergraduates to 5000-level Gender and Women’s Studies classes are twelve hours of course work from the Gender and Women’s Studies approved list (including GWS 2000) and at least junior level status, or departmental approval.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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HIST 1000 - Early Western World
Survey of the major political and cultural developments in the ancient near east, Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe to approximately 1500.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 1010 - Modern Western World
Survey of major developments in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 1450 - Heroes and Villains in the Middle Ages
An introduction to medieval history and culture that focuses on the people of the Middle Ages, especially those who were particularly admired or vilified. The course explores how their lives were shaped by the society in which they lived, and how legends about them have influenced values and ideals down to the present. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 1450 and MDVL 1450.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 2000 - Introductory Topics in History
May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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HIST 2100 - American History to 1877
General survey of United States history from the colonial period to the late nineteenth century.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2110 - American History since 1877
General survey of United States history with emphasis on the twentieth-century American experience.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2120 - American Culture
Major concepts in American life as seen from the perspective of literature, the arts, and mass media, and the role of these forms of communication on the development of public historical consciousness.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2125 - Sport in American Culture
This course examines the political, social, and economic history of sport and evaluates its changing impact on American culture from the 15th century to the present. Placing special emphasis on the intersection of sport with gender, race, ethnicity, and class, the course underscores the ways that diverse groups have shaped the development of sport in the United States. The course also considers the material aspects of sport including clothing, equipment, and facilities.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2900 - Introduction to the Study of History
This course examines the scope and methods of history and introduces basic research, analytical, communication, and study skills required of all historians. In addition, the class emphasizes awareness of history as a profession, and introduces a range of resources that may enhance students’ skills and knowledge as professional historians.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3000 - Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval
Survey of the history and interplay of intellectual and artistic developments in the West from ancient through medieval times.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 3010 - Modern Arts and Ideas
Survey of the history and interplay of intellectual and artistic creativity from the Renaissance to the present. Covers all major areas of material culture.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 3015 - History and Cinema
This course examines the cultural, social, and economic history of the film industry, and considers film as a global commodity with worldwide implications. In addition, the course will help students develop the critical skills necessary for film analysis, and for understanding film as a medium for artistic expression.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area I: Fine Arts.
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HIST 3020 - World History to 1500
Introduction to World History to 1500, intended for students of all majors. By “world history” is meant not the sum history of the world’s separate societies and culture, but major chapters in the history of the interaction between them. We will examine the ways in which societies contacted one another, the ways they influenced one another, and the ways new societies emerged, including the roles played by migration, trade, war, empire, technology, epidemic, and religious and cultural diffusion.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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HIST 3030 - World History since 1500
Introduction to World History since 1500, intended for students of all majors. By “world history” is meant not the sum history of the world’s separate societies and culture, but major chapters in the history of the interaction between them. We will examine the ways in which societies contacted one another, the ways they influenced one another, and the ways new societies emerged, including the roles played by migration, trade, war, empire, technology, epidemic, and religious and cultural diffusion.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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HIST 3060 - Technology and Culture
Major technological developments throughout history, and interaction between technological change and culture. Survey of ancient and medieval technology, the industrial revolution, and the twentieth century, including aspects of technology and culture outside the Western tradition.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3100 - Topics in History
May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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HIST 3101 - Colonial America to 1763
This course explores Colonial America from first European contact to the beginnings of the revolutionary period. Students will examine European motivations for colonization, the political and economic cultures of the colonies, religion in the New World, and conflicts like the French and Indian War.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3102 - United States, 1763-1820
This course explores the central themes and key events leading up to the American Revolution, examines the Revolution and its outcomes, and considers the political, social and economic circumstances of the New Nation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3103 - United States, 1820-1898
This course explores the central themes and key events in 19th-century United States history including the displacement of Native Americans, religious revivals, varied reform movements, the escalation of sectional tensions, political upheaval of the Civil War and Reconstruction, and America’s emergence as a global power.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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