Sep 27, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • GISC 4961 - GIS Service Learning


    This is an applied course that addresses special topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. The course consists of real-world project design and implementation through service learning partnerships with local government and industry. Students are required to work as a team with other students and with members of the community.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Three GISC courses of permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    1



  
  • GISC 4962 - GIS Service Learning


    This is an applied course that addresses special topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. The course consists of real-world project design and implementation through service learning partnerships with local government and industry. Students are required to work as a team with other students and with members of the community.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Three GISC courses or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    2



  
  • GISC 4963 - GIS Service Learning


    This is an applied course that addresses special topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. The course consists of real-world project design and implementation through service learning partnerships with local government and industry. Students are required to work as a team with other students and with members of the community.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Three GISC courses or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GISC 4981 - Internship in GIS


    This is a work-study program in which students work part-time to full-time with a community partner. A committee representing both partners will evaluate the student’s performance.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Three GISC courses or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    1



  
  • GISC 4982 - Internship in GIS


    This is a work-study program in which students work part-time to full-time with a community partner. A committee representing both partners will evaluate the student’s performance.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Three GISC courses or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    2



  
  • GISC 4983 - Internship in GIS


    This is a work-study program in which students work part-time to full-time with a community partner. A committee representing both partners will evaluate the student’s performance.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Three GISC courses or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GNST 2140 - Introduction to Gender Studies


    This course provides a study of the concepts of womanhood and manhood as they are revealed in literature. Through analysis of assigned texts, the class will examine gender and its relationship to economics, religion, politics, art, culture, and other areas.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GNST 3000 - Special Topics in Gender Studies


    This course addresses issues in gender and sexuality through the lens of various disciplines and topics.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GNST 3710 - Feminist Theory and Literature


    This course examines the development of Feminist Theory from its beginnings to the present day. Key texts will be examined from early feminists such as Mary Wollstonecraft, but the course’s primary focus will be on the twentieth century and Second and Third Wave feminist theories, including writings by minority, immigrant, and international authors.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or higher and one ENGL 2100-level literature survey course with a grade of B or higher, or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GNST 4000 - Seminar: Special Topics in Gender Studies


    This course addresses issues in gender and sexuality through the lens of various disciplines and topics.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GNST 4100 - Gender Studies Capstone


    This course is designed by the student and his/her advising professor and must meet prescribed criteria for research or internship.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 1001 - Elementary German I


    Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German and to the culture of German-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.

    Hours:
    4



  
  • GRMN 1002 - Elementary German II


    Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German and to the culture of French-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 1001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages

    Hours:
    4



  
  • GRMN 1002H - Honors Elementary German II


    Honors Elementary GRMN II is an enriched continuation of GRMN 1001 that focuses on skills development in speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, writing, and familiarization with aspects of the target culture. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of GRMN 1002. the honors section fosters greater development of skills through personalized attention and specialized assignments. For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5 high school GPA. Students must have completed any LS requirements.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 1001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Not open to students who have credit in GRMN 2001 or higher or to native speakers.

  
  • GRMN 1006A - Accelerated Elementary German


    An accelerated 6-hour course for students with one to two years of a foreign language in high school. Can be taken in lieu of GRMN 1001 and 1002 or their equivalent. This communication-based program provides an intensive introduction to the first year of German. It stresses proficiency through fundamental grammar, conversation, composition, and diction and familiarizes students with aspects of the target cultures.

    Hours:
    4



  
  • GRMN 2001 - Intermediate German I


    Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from German-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in German.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 2001H - Honors Intermediate German I


    Honors Intermediate German I is an enriched version of GRMN 2001. the first of two intermediate language courses presenting the fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading and writing. Designed to increase proficiency in German skills through study of authentic materials: dialogues, readings, writing exercises, and dictation/pronunciation drills. This course continues familiarizing students with the culture of German-speaking regions. Students who completed a third year of high school German with a grade of A may be a candidate to take this course; students may also take a placement test to gain access to GRMN 2001. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of GRMN 2001. This honors section is a more intensive course that will build greater development of skills through personalized attention and specialized assignments. For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA. Student must have completed any LS requirements.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 2002 - Intermediate German II


    Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from German-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in German.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 2002H - Honors Intermediate German II


    Honors Intermediate German II is the second of two intermediate language courses presenting the fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading and writing. This honors section will provide a more rigorous immersion into conversation and reading comprehension using real world and culturally-oriented readings. Students will have a comprehensive review of grammar designed to strengthen and consolidate earlier course work. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of GRMN 2002. The honors section fosters greater development of scholarly potential through personalized attention and specialized assignments. For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA. Students must have completed any LS requirement.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 2006A - Accelerated Intermediate German


    An accelerated intermediate course appropriate for students with significant prior experience in German who wish to complete the intermediate level in one semester. This communication-based program extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in German and introduces the history and culture of Germany. The course provides a review of grammar, and stresses proficiency through oral and written communication. The course includes cultural and literary selections of the German-speaking world and web-enhanced instruction. Can be taken in lieu of GRMN 2001 and 2002 or their equivalent. Recommended for minors and majors in German. Conducted in the target language. May not be taken by students who have completed GRMN 2001 and 2002 or their equivalent. Open to native or heritage speakers of the language.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 1002, GRMN 1006, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 2950 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and German culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 2960 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and German culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 2970 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and German culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 2990 - Special Topics


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: GRMN 2001 and GRMN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • GRMN 3010 - German Literature & Culture I


    An introduction to German civilization through the 18th century. Provides an overview of the chief social, literary and artistic trends and of the most important figures and events of the period. Class conducted in German.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or GRMN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 3020 - German Literature & Culture II


    Guided informal discussions in German on assigned topics. Intended to increase fluency, improve pronunciation; expand vocabulary and master idiomatic expressions. Assignments include compositions, dictation and oral presentations. Class conducted in German.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or GRMN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 3030 - German Cinema


    This course will provide students with an introduction to important movements, directors, and genres in the history of German film. Students will be introduced to techniques that filmmakers use to express themselves. Students will learn about socio-political developments in twentieth century Germany and the effect of these events on filmmakers; you will write and speak about your responses to film; you will develop a working vocabulary of major film terms; you will be able to trace major trends, influences and figures of German cinema; you will use analytical techniques that we practice in class to consider other films; and you will learn to view films more critically and to better appreciate all cinema as an art form. Course taught in German.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: GRMN 2002 and GRMN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 3310 - German Conversation and Composition


    Guided informal discussions in German on assigned topics. Intended to increase fluency, improve pronunciation; expand vocabulary and master idiomatic expressions. Assignments include compositions, dictation and oral presentations. Class conducted in German.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or GRMN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 3610 - Business German


    Introduction to the German business world, with analysis of its various political and commercial institutions as well as the socio-economic aspects of contemporary Germany. Emphasis on social, economic, and business practices in fields ranging from commerce to advertising to banking. This course is designed to familiarize students with German business practices, vocabulary, and correspondence. Class conducted in German.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or GRMN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GRMN 3950 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and German culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 3960 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and German culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 3970 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and German culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 3990 - Special Topics


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or GRMN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • GRMN 4950 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in one of the Study Abroad Programs of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 4960 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in one of the Study Abroad Programs of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 4970 - Study Abroad


    The study of the German language and culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in one of the Study Abroad Programs of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • GRMN 4990 - Special Topics


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GSCA 1020 - Strategic Algebra


    This is a course for students needing supplemental preparation in intermediate algebra skills. The course is recommended for students whose placement test scores (40-55) indicate a possible need for the course, or who would like a short review before taking a college credit math course. Topics include factoring, functions, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, equations, functions and problem solving. Note: This course awards institutional credit only, is not transferable, and may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. Enrollment in this course is voluntary based on discussions with academic advisors and faculty. Financial aid may not pay for this course. A passing grade in GSCA 1020 is not required to enroll in MATH 1111.

    Hours:
    2



    Notes:
    This course awards institutional credit only, is not transferable, and may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. Enrollment in this course is voluntary based on discussions with academic advisors and faculty. Financial aid may not pay for this course. A passing grade in GSCA 1020 is not required to enroll in MATH 1111.

  
  • GSCI 1101 - General Science I


    The course introduces the paradigm of science and the scientific method and integrates physical and biological sciences in the study of current science topics.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Corequisite: GSCI 1101L

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GSCI 1101L - General Science I Lab


    The laboratory component of General Science I. In this course students collect qualitative and quantitative data using a variety of measuring devices and use this data to test hypotheses and draw conclusions.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Corequisite: GSCI 1101

    Hours:
    1



  
  • GSCI 1102 - General Science II


    General Science II focuses on patterns and cycles in our physical and biological universe and the place of humans in these cycles, from our origins to our current roles.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: GSCI 1101 or permission of instructor

    Corequisite: GSCI 1102L

    Hours:
    3



  
  • GSCI 1102L - General Science II Lab


    General Science II laboratory is the laboratory component to General Science II. Students explore patterns and cycles in our physical and biological universe in a laboratory setting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Corequisite: GSCI 1102

    Hours:
    1



  
  • HIST 1111 - World History I


    A survey of World History to early modern times.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 1112 - World History II


    A survey of World History from early modern times to the present.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 1112H - World History II Honors


    A survey of World History from early modern times to the present.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2000 - Historiography


    This course introduces students to methods of modern historical scholarship, how those methods have evolved from ancient times to today, how historians have applied them to selected topics and how students can apply them in their own research and writing.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2075 - Native American History and the Environment


    This course covers a span of history beginning in the Paleolithic Age and continues until the current era. The class is a history of the Native American people and their relationship with both the environment and Euro-American culture. Course content reflects the close connection between environmental issues, the land, and Native Americans. In addition to environmental aspects, several other themes will be explored, including cultural integrity and traditions, racism, environmental racism, environmental justice, assimilation, preservation, and the cultural clash between Native americans and Euro-Americans. The notion that governmental policies reflect prevailing attitudes of the historical time in question will also be stressed. In terms of disciplines, the course reached into many areas, including archeology, history, philosophy, literature, sociology, and environmental studies. HIST 2075 is cross-listed with ENST 3075.

    Hours:
    3



    Cross-listed
    ENST 3075
  
  • HIST 2111 - U.S. History I


    A survey of U.S. History to the post-Civil War period.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2111H - U.S. History I Honors


    The Honors Survey of U.S. History I offers an enriched study of the history of the United States to the post-Civil War period. Students read original analytical texts that cover national events spanning from Colonial to the Reconstruction eras. This honors class offers a smaller, seminar-oriented section wherein students receive more individualized attention from faculty members and enjoy an enhanced learning environment with other gifted students. The honors classroom allows for greater development of scholarly potential through the rich exchange of ideas and specialized assignments. Pre-requisites: For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA. Students must have completed any LS requirements.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2112 - U.S. History II


    A survey of U.S. History from the post-Civil War period to the present.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2112H - U.S. History II Honors


    The Honors Survey of U.S. History II offers an enriched study of the history of the United States from 1877 to present. Students read original analytical texts that cover national events spanning from Post-Reconstruction to the global era. Emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and domestic upheaval of the U.S. and its diplomatic emergence as a world power. This honors class offers a smaller, seminar-oriented section wherein students receive more individualized attention from faculty members and enjoy an enhanced learning environment with other gifted students. The honors classroom allows for greater development of scholarly potential through the rich exchange of ideas and specialized assignments. Pre-requisites: For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA. Students must have completed any LS requirements.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2114 - American History Through Film


    Examines topics in American history through the use of film.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2122 - Introduction to the History of Modern Consumer Culture


    Where did modern consumer society originate? How can a study of the material things of everyday life help us understand the world today? This course will address these questions by examining the intersection of consumerism with the major themes of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries including imperialism, class relations, nationalism, gender, urbanization, and globalization. In so doing, this class will examine consumer demand for new types of clothing, food, art, and home furnishings and the ways that individuals discussed and classified these items. As such, this course will be heavily reliant on several disciplines including history, art, architecture, and economics. Key topics of discussion will include perceptions of the exotic, the creation of imaginary geographies, debates about luxury and necessity, the construction of gender, and the place of fashion and design in society and culture. The course will draw on a wide variety of evidence such as novels, paintings, poetry, advertisements, and advice manuals.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2140 - Gender and Sexuality in History


    This course will provide students with a background in how gender and sexuality is constructed historically around the world. The course will explore the theories of gender and sexuality as well as the concrete construction of these identities.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2200 - History of Western Civilization I


    A survey of Western civilization from its roots in the ancient Near East to Europe following the Wars of Religion, 1648.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2201 - History of Western Civilization II


    A survey of political, economic, social, and cultural developments in early-modern and modern Europe from the Age of Reason to the present.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2216 - The Soviet Experiment: An Introduction to Russia’s Twentieth Century


    This course explores Russia’s experiment with communism across the twentieth century. The course emphasizes the political, social, and cultural history of the Soviet Union after the Russian Revolution of 1917 as well as the country’s relationship with other world powers during the Cold War.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2300 - Introduction to Latin American History


    This course surveys Latin American history from pre-Columbian period to the present.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2370 - History of Western Philosophy


    A survey of some of the major philosophers, themes, and intellectual currents in Western philosophical thought from Socrates to Sartre.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2400 - Introduction to Middle Eastern History


    This course explores the history of the Middle East from around the sixth century C.E. until the present. The class focuses mainly on the religious, political, and social development in the region, emphasizing in particular the rise and spread of Islam, the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Muslim world, and the influence of foreign powers and ideas on regional development. Topics such as religious diversity and cultural nuance, the contributions of Muslim societies, Western imperialism, regional nationalism, and the role of resurgent Islam all figure prominently in the course.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2410 - Religion and Thought in the Islamic World


    Surveys developments in theology, philosophy, and political thought in the Islamic world from 600 to the modern era.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2518 - Introduction to Modern India


    The course explores the rise of modern India and the prominent role of India in the world today. Emphasis is placed on the economic, political, social, and cultural history of India from ancient times to the present.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2600 - History of Central Eurasia


    This course is a survey of the history of Central Eurasia, roughly defined as the non-Russian, Iranian, and Chinese heart of the Eurasian landmass. In the course, students will gain an overview of Central Eurasian history and its role in World and regional history. The course examines the political, military, religious, and economic history. Emphasis will be placed not only in the development of steppe based empires, but also the role of the Silk Road in region and pastoral/sedentary relations. The scope of the class will range from the ancient period of the Scythians to the ‘New Great Games’ including the current conflict in Afghanistan.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: HIST 1112

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2724 - Religion in U.S. History


    This class will examine the role religion has played in American History. We will look at some of the major religions practiced by Americans, as well as some of the lesser known religious movements, to evaluate how they shaped people’s lives, affected their political and social attitudes, and we will evaluate the ways religion has brought Americans together as well as caused conflict among them.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2850 - Modern Military History


    This course examines the historical development of the art of warfare in the Western World in the 20th Century with special emphasis on the heritage and evolution of the United States military.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 2860 - History of World Religions


    This course will examine the historical development of the major religions of the world and their contributions to world civilization. HIST 2860 is cross-listed with RELG 2860.

    Hours:
    3



    Cross-listed
    RELG 2860
  
  • HIST 2901 - Special Topics in History


    Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Cold War, Vietnam, Asia, minority history.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • HIST 2902 - Special Topics in History


    Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Cold War, Vietnam, Asia, minority history.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • HIST 2903 - Special Topics in History


    Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Cold War, Vietnam, Asia, minority history.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3001 - American Military History


    This course provides a survey of American military history from 1607 to the present. It examines the growth of the American military, the development of the military as a social institution, civil-military relations, military policy and strategy, and will examine the effectiveness of the American military in armed conflict in selected campaigns and battles.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3002 - War and Society


    This course examines the different ways that war and society intersect. It studies the ways that society affects war and that war affects society. It will examine change and continuity in these interactions through time and in different societies. Using a modular approach, this course explores the origins of war and state formation, civilians in war, women in war, total war, insurgency and counterinsurgency, coalition warfare, and the consequences of war.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3060 - History and the Environment


    This course explores the historical implications of interactions between humans and nature from a regional or global perspective. (WORLD HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3101 - History of Social Reform in the United States, 1880-2000


    In this course, we will examine selected major trends, concepts, and facts in the history of social reform in the United States from the Progressive Era to the present. Upon completion of this class, students will be able to: 1) describe and explain the evolution of social reform policies from the Progressive Era to the present; 2) describe the chronology of major reform period in the 20th century American history to the present; 3) describe and analyze the influence of various factors on social reform policies, including race, gender, ethnicity, and class; 4) describe and analyze the interaction between social movements and federal, state, and local government reform policies; 5) demonstrate effective writing, analytical thinking, and oral communication skills based on material from class assignments.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3102 - The Civil Rights Era, 1877-1970


    An introduction to the Civil Rights Era (1877-1970) with emphasis on social, political, and economic elements. In broad terms the course will cover the background of the Civil Rights beginning in the aftermath of the Civil War, the socio-political racial turbulence of the Reconstruction Era, the “Redemption” of the South and subsequent entrenchment of white supremacy in the region, the advent of Jim Crow laws and disenfranchisement, Civil Rights agitation of the Progressive Era, the rise of the modern Civil Rights movement after World War II, the pivotal events of the 1950s and 1960s related to the movement, and changing federal and state government policy. The class will approach these topics by looking at public and private institutions of the period as well as the personalities involved.  (U.S. HISTORY)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3105 - The Gilded Age and the Progressive Era, 1877-1920


    This course examines the rise of corporate capitalism, organized labor, the agrarian revolt, and the growth of social, economic, and political reform in American society from the end of Reconstruction through World War I.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3140 - 1960s America


    This course is a survey of US history during the 1960s, examining how social and cultural movements, foreign policy, social and economic policy, and popular culture challenged ideas about freedom and democracy. Topics include: civil rights and Black Power, women’s equality and liberation, gay liberation, student and anti-war movements, the counterculture movement, the modern conservative movement, the Cold War and Vietnam, the War on Poverty, Kennedy’s “Camelot,” and the sexual revolution.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3141 - Cold War America, 1945-1991


    This course examines the political, diplomatic, social, and cultural history of the United States from the end of World War II to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3150 - Social and Cultural History of the U.S. to 1860


    An analysis of the social currents, institutions and minorities in colonial ante-bellum America. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3151 - Social & Cultural History of the U.S. 1860 to Present


    An analysis of social currents in 19th and 20th Century America. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3152 - Social Movements in Modern America


    This course studies the main social movements which have shaped twentieth century America. Topics include the Populist farmers’ revolt of the 1890s, the labor movement from WWI onward, the civil rights movement, the women’s movement and the movement to end the war in Vietnam. Dual listed with SOCI 3180. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3153 - Ethnic America


    An examination of the development and persistence of racial and ethnic cleavages in societies, especially the U.S. Close attention will be given to the historical and economic functions of racism and discrimination, as well as their implications for a pluralistic society. Dual listed with SOCI 3050. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3154 - U.S. Labor History


    This course centers on the experiences and struggles of working people–black and white, slave and free, native-born and immigrant, male and female–from the arrival of Columbus to the present, with emphasis on the development of collective forms of struggle, including labor unions, labor parties and socialist movements. Focus on how working people helped shape the political, social, economic and cultural history of the nation. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3155 - U.S. Women’s History


    A historical study of the Feminist Movement in the United States emphasizing its political, economic, and social impact. Dual listed with SOCI 3300. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3156 - A History of American Sports


    This course traces the development and influence of competitive sports in the United States with emphasis on social, cultural, economic, and political elements. The course offers a chronological treatment of the history of American sports and explores societal trends related to race, ethnicity, gender, and class that have helped create the sporting heritage of the United States.  (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3157 - Native American History


    This course charts the history of the first Americans, who began arriving on the continent some 10,000 years before Columbus. It looks at how they experienced, shaped and viewed the main contours of American history. Topics include the wide variety of Native American myth and culture, relations with European colonists and the new American nation. Native American economies and political structures and where Native Americans stand today. (U.S. OR LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3158 - Death, Society and the Human Experience


    Current sociological perspectives on death and the experience of dying are explored with special attention to the psycho-social needs of the terminally ill and their families. (Also listed as SOCI 3530)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3159 - Social History of Rock & Roll


    This course will trace the development of rock and roll music as an important cultural element of American society. Students will discuss African American musical traditions and how, with the aid of musical traditions from Europe, they formed the foundation of American rock and roll music in the mid-twentieth century. The course will examine the impact of rock and roll music  on youth culture and on American society in general.  (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3160 - War and Society in America


    War has always had a profound impact on American society, economic life, politics and culture. This course studies the home front of ware in American history. Included, among others, are the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish- American War, the two World Wars, Vietnam and the Gulf War. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3170 - History of Appalachia


    An examination and analysis of the Appalachian region and its culture. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3180 - The Civil War & Reconstruction


    An examination of the causes of the war, political and military leadership, the nature of the Confederacy, and the impact of Reconstruction policies on the nation. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3182 - The American South


    An analysis of the South, from its colonial beginnings to the present, emphasizing slavery, sectionalism, the Civil War, reconstruction, the New South and the Civil Rights Movement. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3183 - The Old South


    A survey of economic, social, cultural and political developments from the founding of the Southern colonies to 1865. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3184 - The New South


    A survey of economic, social, cultural and political developments in the South since the end of the Civil War. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the nonwhites in Southern society starting with the adoption of the 14th and 15th Amendments during the Reconstruction Periods and going up through the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements of the second half of the 20th century. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3185 - Georgia History


    Survey of Georgia history from pre-contact era to the present. (U. S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3193 - Modern American Diplomacy


    A lecture course dealing with the growth of American influences in international affairs from the post-Civil War expansion to the present. (U.S. HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3201 - History of Love, Sex, and Marriage in the Western World


    This course provides an overview to the historical development of the concepts, practices, and ideas regarding love, sex, and marriage in European and the broader western culture, from classical, pre-Christian times, through the modern period. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3205 - Ancient Greece


    This survey of Greek history and culture examines early Greek history and culture from prehistory to the political domination by the Romans. Attention will be paid to the Bronze Age palace-states, Archaic aristocracies, oligarchies, and tyrannies, the emergence of Athenian democracy in comparison to the Spartan oligarchy, the ensuing power struggle between Athens and Sparta, emerging in the fifth-century BCE after the Persian Wars, which divided the Greek world between allies of the Peloponnesian War. We will review the shifting patterns of alliances that characterized Greek politics of this time (c. fourth-century BCE) and how they related to the old rivalry with Persia, which loomed large in the Greek conscience, and the rising threat of Macedon. Finally, we will conclude with the effects of Hellenistic culture in Greece and the coming of the Romans.  (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3210 - The Roman Republic


    This course surveys the history of Roman civilization from the foundations of Italian cultures to the `fall of the Republic’. Significant attention will be paid to the political, social, religious, cultural, and economic developments which influenced Roman values and institutions. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3211 - Roman Empire


    This course investigates the transformation of traditional Roman systems of politics, social order, intellectual worldview, and religious perspectives during the early to late Roman Imperial period, 44 BCE.- CE.180. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • HIST 3215 - Medieval Europe


    A survey of political, social, cultural, and economic developments in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin from the fourth through the fifteenth centuries. (EUROPEAN HISTORY)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: HIST 1111 or HIST 3200

    Hours:
    3



 

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