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GEOS 3350 - Mineralogy
Introduction to crystallography, crystal chemistry, and determinative mineralogy. Physical and chemical properties, occurrence, uses and determination of about 100 minerals. Lecture 3 hours a week. Laboratory 3 hours a week.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 1300, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110; or instructor approval.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: Fall
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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 3010 or GEOS 3350 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
When Offered: Spring
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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
This course is an introduction to sedimentary geology and the interpretation of the stratigraphic record through application of principles of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and sedimentary petrology. Geological hazards in modern earth surface environments are also considered. Laboratory exercises focus on the application of modern concepts and methodology used in the analysis and interpretation of the sedimentary record. The course includes a required 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 3350, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 4500 - Teaching & Learning Earth Science
This course is designed for future grades 6-12 teachers of earth science. Course content includes: inquiry-based laboratory activities, use of models and computer simulations, use of authentic earth science data sets, and outdoor teaching. Students will also improve their understanding of earth science topics relevant to middle and high school settings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 2320 and GEOG 2250 and [(Phys 1030 and PHYS 1040) OR (PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1060)], all with a grade of “C” or better. Any of these courses may be taken concurrently.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Class meets 4.5 hours per week. Weekly observation of local area classroom teachers is required.
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 5010 - Geologic Communications and Presentations
A seminar designed to introduce students to and improve student skills in the oral presentation of Geologic information. Students will critique talks given in the weekly departmental seminar. Students will make one oral presentation to a group of students and faculty. Course may be repeated for credit but only one credit will be applied towards major requirements.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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.
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, either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700), and CHEM 1100/1110. Corequisite is 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 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.
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). Corequisite: MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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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: Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of chemistry, physics and math.
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.
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.
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.
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 5120
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 groundwater. Includes shallow seismic, electrical, and magnetic methods; and ground-penetrating radar.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 5120
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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
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). 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 5500 - Environmental Field Geochemistry
Students in this course will be introduced to a variety of environmental field and laboratory analytical techniques, including field sampling protocols, basic aqueous geochemistry techniques, ion chromatography, and UV/Vis spectrophotometry. Using these techniques, students will design and conduct an assessment of water quality in a local environmental system (e.g., eutrophication or salinization of local lakes, or other contamination of local surface or groundwater systems). Students will present their findings to the local community through a written report and an oral/poster presentation. Students may be expected to travel to a local field site and to work outdoors, including in canoes, under a variety of weather conditions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Either (GEOS 3350 or GEOS 2320); or ENVS 2150, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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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.
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); and two semesters of college physics.
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
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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).
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).
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.
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. A four-skills approach (speaking, listening, reading, writing) with emphasis on communication. Introduction to cultural aspects of Germany and other German-speaking countries.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Does not count towards a major or minor. 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 German language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on communication. Increased competence in in cultural aspects of Germany and other German-speaking countries.
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 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 German. 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 World Languages and Literatures.
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 upper-class and graduate students.
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GER 5280 - Survey of German Literature
A comprehensive study of German literature from its beginning through Romanticism.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 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: 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: One 5000-level course in the major; 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: Six 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: 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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GPS 1500 - Introduction to Graphic and Printing Science
An introductory course describing the printing/imaging industry. Image Design, preparation, generation, photo imaging by photomechanical and desktop systems, proofing, presswork, and bindery. A comparison of all printing methods will be included. Learning environment enhance by hands-on experience.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)
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GPS 1570 - Imaging Systems
Conversion of line and halftone image sources to digital data for output as reflection copy proofs, film or direct to plate. Photosensitive materials, electronic imaging systems, lenses and light, copy and data requirements, chemical and dry processing methods, densitometric and sensitometric instrumentation and image analysis.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 1500 (may be taken concurrently). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 2150 - Introduction to Ink
Ink main components and ink additives. Formulation, manufacturing, quality control, and waste disposal of liquid and paste inks. Ink and color. Relationship between the chemical and physical properties of inks and their printing quality. Working properties of ink. Optical properties of ink. End-use properties of ink. Concepts of rheology and surface energy. Environmental concerns. Water-based, solvent based, UV and EB curable ink chemistries. Inks for impact printing processes. Digital inks.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 1500, CHEM 1100, CHEM 1110, PAPR 1000 and MATH 1180. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all prerequisites.
Credits: 4 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)
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GPS 2510 - Multimedia Publication and Design
Design and composition of multimedia publications, including publications for print (prepress), web (design) and optical media. Animation and video editing discussed. Different types of graphic objects and color representations extensively covered. Page layout and web authoring in extensive laboratory exercises.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Computer Programming and Applications.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 2550 - Fundamentals of Packaging
Covers all aspects of packaging and relationships to the needs and desires of society. Fundamentals of packaging dealing with physical and chemical propertied of materials and their use in packaging. The laboratory is used for presentations by students, industry representatives and field trips to the local food, pharmaceutical, corrugated containers, and other packaging facilities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 1500 (may be taken concurrently). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 4 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 2570 - Computer Graphics and Prepress
Computer graphics from the point of view of both hardware and software. The representation, display and manipulation of graphical objects, including both vector and raster graphics with applications to prepress. The relationships of displayed graphics to printed graphics, including both direct digital and conventional presses.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 1570 and GPS 2510. A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 3100 - Work Experience/Internship
Work experience in conjunction with bi-weekly reports leading to full report of the experience working in a printing related industry. Production work is allowed at discretion of department. Work experience is a minimum of 384 hours (12 - 14 weeks of 32 - 40 hours per week.) Must be related to the graphic or print industry.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 3500 or GPS 3580 or GPS 3590; Junior standing and department approval. A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to GPS department majors.
Notes: Students who will work full time (30 hours or more per week) may register for GPS 3100 and will be granted full-time student status. May be repeated for credit.
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GPS 3500 - Offset Lithography
Substrate selection for web and sheetfed offset printing, offset printability, and printing defects. Prepress operations, platemaking, proofing. Offset press components, register controls, printing units, principles of drying, impression rollers and blankets. Ink variables, and differences between inks for publication, packaging and product printing.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 2150 (may be taken concurrently) and (STAT 2160 or IEE 2610). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 4 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)
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GPS 3570 - Color Management
Introduction to color management, color science and color imaging technologies. The course covers the basics of color reproduction for printing. It deals with RGB, CMYK and CIE color models. A large focus of the course is practical color management as practiced in the industry today. An ICC workflow and ICC profiles will be constructed and analysed. Profiles for scanners, monitors and printers will be made.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 1570 and GPS 2510. A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 3580 - Flexography
The study of all segments of the flexographic printing process, including current and future technology. Study of market segments and uses of flexography as a label and package printing process.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 2150 (may be taken concurrently) and (STAT 2160 or IEE 2610). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 4 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)
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GPS 3590 - Rotogravure
Prepress operations, cylinder plating, engraving, proofing. Gravure press components, register controls, printing units, doctor blades, principles of drying and solvent regeneration, doctor blades, impression rollers and electrostatic assist. Ink variables, and differences between inks for publication, packaging and product printing. Substrate selection for rotogravure, gravure printability, and printing defects.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 2150 (may be taken concurrently) and (STAT 2160 or IEE 2610). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 4 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)
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GPS 4400 - Seminar
A seminar course using guest speakers, University staff and field trips to add depth and breadth to the students’ education.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes:
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GPS 4570 - Advanced Multimedia
Advanced methods in digital multimedia creation and manipulation. Digital video and computer animation will combined and edited using professional techniques. Multimedia video productions will be produced using CD/DVD recording devices and analog display and recording devices.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 2570 (may be taken concurrently). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 4580 - Digital Printing and Workflow
Digital printing mechanisms, including electrophotography (e.g. laser printers), ionography, magnetography, inkjet, thermal transfer and solid ink, dye sublimation, imagesetters/platesetters and hybrid systems. Workflow standards including CIP4, JDF, PDF/X, etc.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 3570 (may be taken concurrently). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 4620 - Print Estimating
Learn the basics of estimating the printed piece including Basic Hourly Rate development, pricing structures of substrates, supplies and various machine costs. Develop methods of comparing estimated costs to final cost/profits. Learn the methods of computing substrate amounts based on materials available. Includes cost of cutting and related finishing operations.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 3500 or GPS 3580 or GPS 3590. A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 4 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)
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GPS 4630 - Finishing and Converting
Analyze post-press equipment and operations to complete the printed piece. Field trips will demonstrate the scope of operations involved. Study of equipment costs and development of Basic Hourly Costs. Develop skills in various specialty finishing and converting operations; pop-up visuals, point of purchase displays, packaging, specialty folding.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 4620 (may be taken concurrently). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Cross-Listed: (2 - 3)
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GPS 4660 - Systems in Printing Management
Study the organization and management of printing companies in regards to personnel selection and training, quality assurance standards and development, safety and environmental concerns, social responsibilities, morals and ethics, scheduling procedures and work flow and ISO certification.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 4630, a minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
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GPS 4850 - Research Design
Research selection, planning, design, and writing. A research problem selected in consultation with faculty. Student will define and analyze the problem; do a critical review of the literature; and propose a documented research program to increase understanding and knowledge about the problem.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Senior standing in major.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to GPS department majors.
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level writing.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (1 - 2)
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GPS 5100 - Printability Analysis
Relationships between printed substrate, ink, printing process and resulting print quality from both the theoretical and measurement standpoints. Print recognition and printing problems from the point of view of substrate formation and its physicochemical properties, ink characteristics, and the printing process parameters. Main techniques of printability evaluation will include modern optical methods of light interaction with both printed and unprinted substrate, spectrophotometry, and image analysis.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GPS 3500 or GPS 3580 or GPS 3590 or PAPR 3420. A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS or PAPR prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
When Offered: Spring
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GPS 5201 - Color Printing and Substrates
The interactions between ink and substrates are discussed for different printing processes. Digital prepress methods will be introduced with the purpose of preparing jobs for display, web or printing by different processes. Printing processes covered will be Offset Lithography, Rotogravure, Flexography, Letterpress, Screen and Digital. The colorant and substrate requirements (ink and paper, film etc.) for each process are discussed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 2150 or PAPR 3420 or equivalent. A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS and PAPR prefixed prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate standing or Accelerated masters only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
When Offered: Every other Fall
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GRAD 5010 - Special Topics
This is a variable topics, variable credit graduate level course for consideration of current and special interest to graduate students. Specific topics and number of credit hours will be announced each time the course is scheduled.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 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 World Languages and Literatures.
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 upper-class and graduate students.
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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 2000 - Health and Aging
Focus on the biopsychosocial aspects of health and aging, employing a holistic perspective regarding health promotion and treatment approaches. Discuss age related changes and health conditions that are common in older adults. Explore developmental milestones, life transitions and their effects in later life.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GRN 1000 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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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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GRN 4900 - Field Education in Gerontology
This course is designed to give the student hands-on experience. The student will apply knowledge and information acquired in the gerontology academic setting within a service-learning model. The student will hone his/her professional skills with the guidance and assistance of professionals currently working in the field and his/her gerontology advisor.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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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
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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 2010 - LGBT Studies
This course provides an overview of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities and identities, with an emphasis on history and social justice struggles. We will consider LGBT concerns related to a variety of institutions and structures, such as politics, schools, families, religion, and the workplace.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
When Offered: Fall and Spring
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GWS 3200 - Women, Globalization and Social Change
This course pursues an interdisciplinary analysis of the status of women worldwide and their efforts to create social change in a global context. We explore similarities and differences among women, recognizing the possibilities of transnational cooperation and the limitations of the idea of a “global sisterhood.”
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
When Offered: Fall
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GWS 3400 - Race, Gender and Science
Using race and gender as analytical concepts, this course explores social dimensions of the natural sciences. Students examine how cultural values and biases inform scientific inquiry while gaining knowledge about the nature of science, the history of science, scientific policies, and media depiction of the sciences.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
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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
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
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.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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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 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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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.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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