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ENVS 4963 - Service Learning in Environmental Science
This is an applied course that addresses special topics in Environmental Science utilizing Geospatial Science and 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 and a written proposal for the project filed with the supervising instructor is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: GEOG 1111K, GEOL 1121K, or ENVS 2111K, and either GISC 2011 and GISC 2011L or GISC 2021K
Hours:
3
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ENVS 4981 - Internship in Environmental Science
A work-study program in which students work part-time or full-time with a community partner. A committee representing both partners will evaluate the student’s performance.
Hours:
1
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ENVS 4982 - Internship in Environmental Science
A work-study program in which students work part-time or full-time with a community partner. A committee representing both partners will evaluate the student’s performance.
Hours:
2
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ENVS 4983 - Internship in Environmental Science
A work-study program in which students work part-time or full-time with a community partner. A committee representing both partners will evaluate the student’s performance.
Hours:
3
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ESLC 1101 - Classroom Communication & College Orientation
This is an advanced course designed to help non-native speakers succeed in the American college/university setting by improving their pronunciation and by developing the skills necessary classroom skills. Students will develop all language skills with a focus on English phonology, oral presentations, small group work, debate, and professor-student communication. Students will also become familiar with the opportunities and resources available to them in the college community.
Hours:
2
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ETEC 1101 - Electronic Technology in the Classroom
This course is an introduction to using personal computers to communicate with individuals and organizations and to access, store, and analyze information. Emphasis is on exploring the role of technology in present and future learning experiences. Topics include the digital divide, virtual communities, telecommuting, job search and readiness, e-commerce, globalization, privacy versus security, and intellectual property in cyberspace. Students will use their practical technology skills to create word-processed documents, an electronic presentation, and a Web page.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Beginning level skill in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Exited Learning Support in Reading and English.
Hours:
2
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FARS 1001 - Elementary Farsi I
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Farsi and to the culture of Farsi-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
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FARS 1002 - Elementary Farsi II
Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Farsi and to the culture of Farsi-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: FARS 1001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
4
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FARS 1120 - Elementary Farsi I & II
FARS 1120 is equivalent to FARS 1001 and 1002 combined. Introduction to and continuation of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Farsi and the culture of Farsi-speaking regions. This course meets six (6) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least two (2) additional hours per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.
Hours:
8
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FARS 2001 - Intermediate Farsi 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 Farsi-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Farsi.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FARS 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FARS 2002 - Intermediate Farsi II
Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening, 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 Arabic-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Arabic.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FARS 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FARS 2120 - Intermediate Farsi I & II
FARS 2120 is the continuation of FARS 1002 or 1120 and is equivalent to FARS 2001 and 2001 combined. 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 Farsi-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Farsi.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FARS 1002, FARS 1120, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
6
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FINC 2490 - Personal Finance
A study of a use of individual funds, including budgeting, mortgages, insurance, equity investments, debt investments, mutual funds, asset allocation, and retirement. Significant on-line research is required. A course available to students from any major; for business majors, the course is an elective.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, or MATH 1450
Hours:
3
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FINC 3440 - Principles of Finance
A study of financial concepts with emphasis on understanding how the principles of financial management can be used to enhance the value of a firm. Topics include the time value of money, valuation models for bonds and stocks, the relationship of risk and rate of return, capital management fundamentals and financial statement analysis.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ECON 2106 and ACCT 2101 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 3499 - Special Topics in Finance
This course will be an in depth examination of a finance topic. The course may be an independent study under the supervision of a member of the finance faculty or may be a formal class. The content and requirements of this course will vary depending on the instructor and the subject of the course. This is a 1-3 credit hour course. The course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours if the topic is different.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
1-3
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FINC 4410 - Derivative Securities and Risk Management
A study of the derivative securities, which are contracts whose values derive from the prices of underlying assets, such as equities, debt, currencies and commodities. The main focus is on the application and valuation of derivative securities, such as option, forwards, futures and swaps. Emphasis is placed on the use of derivative securities by corporations and financial institutions to manage risk.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 4420 - Real Estate Finance
A course that covers topic on the theory and practice of financing real estate acquisitions. The course content emphasizes the development, origination and underwriting of residential mortgages. In addition, the course presents the mechanics of the secondary mortgage market.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 4430 - Financial Institution Management
A study of the management of financial institutions in a dynamic environment. The major topics include managing risk associated with fixed income securities, the regulatory environment facing financial institutions, measuring financial institution performance, and the credit function. Special emphasis will be given to commercial banking firms.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 4440 - Corporate Finance
This course provides the necessary financial theory for all students with majors in finance, which will allow them to understand the process of financial decision-making within an organization. The course includes the essential theories of markets, risk, return, valuation and how these theories are applied to financial management decisions in the areas of working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure, and distribution policy. These areas of financial decision-making are explored in both domestic and international environments.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 4450 - Insurance and Risk Management
The course covers topics on identifying and evaluating life, property and liability, health and retirement risk exposures and analyzing the methods of managing these risks. The course emphasizes risk management and insurance principles, and techniques for dealing with potential losses to individuals and businesses.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 4460 - Public Finance
A study of the principles and techniques of government debt; specific tax and non-tax revenues; and expenditures at the national, state and local levels.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 4470 - Investment Management
A study of the techniques, vehicles and strategies for implementing investment goals in light of risk-return tradeoffs. Focuses both on individual securities and on portfolios of securities.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FINC 4480 - Financial Policy
A course focused on company distribution policies, corporate capital structure, issuing costs of public debt and equity securities, and the consequences of mergers and acquisitions. The course content includes tax policies associated with these topics and the use of various models to analyze different company financing choices.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Division and FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FREN 1001 - Elementary French I
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French 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.
Hours:
4
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FREN 1001H - Honors Beginning French
An intensive course introducing vocabulary and basic grammatical structures through contextualized, task-based exercises. Classroom instruction is conducted solely in French and consists of interactive, collaborative work with practical application in authentic situations to develop the four basic skills. For Honors Program students. Not open to native speakers.
Hours:
4
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FREN 1002 - Elementary French II
Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French 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: FREN 1001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
4
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FREN 1002H - Honors Elementary French II
Honors FREN 1002 is an enriched continuation of FREN 1001 that focuses on skills development in speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, writing, and familiarization with aspects of the target culture. The course delivery combines three hours of in-class lecture with instructional delivery through lab assignments, online course work, and service learning where applicable. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of FREN 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: FREN 1001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
4
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FREN 1006A - Accelerated Elementary French
An accelerated 4-credit course for students with one to two years of a foreign language in high school. Can be taken in lieu of FREN 1001 and 1002 or their equivalent. This communication-based program provides an intensive introduction to the first year of French. It stresses proficiency through fundamental grammar, conversation, composition, and diction and familiarizes students with aspects of the target cultures.
Hours:
4
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FREN 2001 - Intermediate French 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 French-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 2001H - Honors Intermediate French I
Honors Intermediate French I is an enriched version of FREN 2001. The first of two intermediate language courses presenting the fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading and writing. Designed to increase proficiency in French skills through study of authentic materials: dialogues, readings, writing exercises, and dictation/pronunciation drills. This course continues familiarizing students with the culture of French speaking regions. Students who completed a third year of high school French with a grade of A may be a candidate to take this course; students may also take a placement test to gain access to FREN 2001. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of FREN 2001. The 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. Students must have completed any LS requirements.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II
Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening, 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 French-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 2002H - Honors Intermediate French II
Honors Intermediate French II is the second of two intermediate language courses presenting the fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and reading and writing. This honors section will provide a more rigorous immersion into conversation and reading comprehension using real world and culturally-oriented readings to expand students’ knowledge of the French-speaking world. 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 FREN 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 requirements.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 2006A - Accelerated Intermediate French
An accelerated intermediate course appropriate for students with significant prior experience in French who wish to complete the intermediate level in one semester. This communication-based program extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in French and introduces the history and culture of Francophone countries. This course provides a review of grammar and stresses proficiency through oral and written communication. The course includes cultural and literary selections of the French-speaking world and web-enhanced instruction. Can be taken in lieu of FREN 2001 and 2002 or their equivalent. Recommended for minors and majors in French. Conducted in the target language. May not be taken by students who have completed FREN 2001 and 2002 or their equivalent. Open to native or heritage speakers of the language.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 1002, FREN 1006A, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 2920 - Intermediate I-Quebec Civilization & Culture
An overview of the history of Quebec from 1535 to the present day. Taught at the lower intermediate level. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 2930 - Intermediate I-French Language
Building on the elementary foundations, a study of the structure of the French language for second-year students. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 2940 - Intermediate I-French Phonetics and Conversation
A practical course dealing with corrective phonetics and increasing the ability to converse in French using present, past and future time instructions. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 2950 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and French culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 2960 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and French culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 2970 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and French culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 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: FREN 2001 and FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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FREN 3000 - French Grammar & Composition
A thorough review and expansion of the main grammatical concepts, rules and applications studied in FREN 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002 courses. A practical application of grammar study through translations (English to French), formal/informal writing, some listening and speaking and refinement of self-editing skills. This is an on-line course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: FREN 2001 and FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3010 - French Culture and Civilization I
A survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical, literary and artistic developments of France up to modern times. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3020 - French Culture and Civilization II
A survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical, literary and Artistic developments of modern-day France and the Francophone world. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3030 - Francophone Cinema
A variable topics course which means to introduce students to particular cultural aspects of the francophone world through a close study and examination of its films. The course is organized around a series of topics, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of contemporary French film as it relates to French culture, politics, history and society.
Hours:
3
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FREN 3200 - The Francophone World
A study of the French speaking areas of the world including, Asia, Canada, the Caribbean, North and West Africa, and the Pacific islands, with emphasis on the interplay between indigenous culture and French culture as examined through historical, literary, and artistic expression. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3310 - French Conversation
Guided informal discussions 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 French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3410 - French Phonetics
An intensive study of pronunciation building fluent expression through corrective phonetics, requiring the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet and phonetic transcriptions. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3510 - French Grammar and Composition
A thorough review and expansion of the main grammatical concepts, rules and applications studied in FREN 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002 courses. A practical application of grammar study through translations (English to French), formal/informal writing, some listening and speaking and refinement of self-editing skills. This is an on-line course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3610 - Commercial French
An introduction to the economic and business practices of contemporary France and the Francophone world. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 3920 - Intermediate II-Quebec Civilization & Culture
Further readings and work in Quebec’s history and culture. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 3930 - Intermediate II-French Language
Continued study of French and syntax at the higher intermediate level. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 3940 - Intermediate II-French Phonetics & Conversation
A continuation of the intermediate phonetics course focusing on the ability to hypothesize and to deal with complicated situations in conversation while pronouncing correctly. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 3950 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and French culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 3960 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and French culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 3970 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and French culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 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:
Prerequisites: FREN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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FREN 4160 - Medieval and 16th Century French Literature
Study of the primary authors and literary movements from the Middle-Ages through the Renaissance. Examines the impact of the secular and the religious on the literature of the Middle-Ages, in works ranging from the Chansons de Geste to the Roman Courtois to the Fabliaux. The second part of the course examines the impact of Humanism, the Reformation, the Italian Renaissance, scientific progress, and the discovery of the New World upon writers such as Rabelais, Ronsard and Montaigne. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4170 - 17th Century French Literature
Study of the major literary movements of seventeenth-century France with emphasis on the Baroque and Classicism, as well as Louis XIV’s politics on literature, art, and architecture. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4180 - 18th Century French Literature
Study of the major writers and literary movements of the Enlightenment, with special emphasis on the Philosophes. Explores the progression from the Rationalisme Philosophique to the Sensibilite’ Pre’-romantique. Emphasis on the liberal and militant ideas which led to the social upheaval and unrest culminating in the French Revolution. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4190 - 19th Century French Literature
Study of the major literary and artistic movements of the nineteenth century from Romanticism to Symbolism with emphasis on the interplay of literature and social, economic, and political currents. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4200 - Survey of Modern French Literature
Study of the principal authors, genres and literary schools of the modern period. Examines the changing role of the intellectual in a turbulent new world and the impact of the two world wars upon the Self. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4220 - French Fairy Tales and Short Stories
This course will introduce students to the cultural aspects of the specific genres of fairy tales and short stories in French literature. In addition to the printed texts, movies and visual representations of the readings will be studied and discussed. The course is organized chronologically with texts from the 17th to the 21st century. Each segment will focus on a specific aspect of one of the genre and how it relates to French culture, history and society.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4310 - Advanced French Conversation
Practice in conversational French based on discussion of texts and audio-visual media. Emphasis on vocabulary building, improved fluency, and ability to state an opinion, defend a position, get information, and resolve problems as well as discuss abstract topics. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4410 - History of the French Language
This course provides students with a diachronic analysis of internal phonological, morphological syntactic and lexical features of the French language from its Latin origins to the present day. The course will also investigate the external (social, political, and historical) factors which have affected the development of the French language. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MLAN 2010 and either FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4510 - Advanced French Language Skills
An advanced study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with refinement of writing skills through composition. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or FREN 2006, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4890 - Special Topics
Hours:
1-3
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FREN 4920 - Advanced Quebec Civilization & Culture
An advanced study of the history and civilization of Quebec with a special in-depth study focusing on a particular aspect of Quebec culture. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 4930 - Advanced French Language
A study of the French language at the highest undergraduate level with a concentration on the most difficult and involved constructions. Requires translation of difficult passages into French. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 4940 - Advanced French Phonetics and Conversation
Problems in French phonetics at the upper level. Conversational situations designed to enable the students to argue and defend their position in a foreign language. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 4950 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 4960 - Study Abroad
The Study of the French language and culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 4970 - Study Abroad
The study of the French language and culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia
Hours:
1-6
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FREN 4980 - Advanced Commercial French
Usage of terminology already acquired in simulated practical business situations. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only.
Hours:
3
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FREN 4990 - Advanced Francophone Literature
Study of various genre and authors in Quebec literature. Topics may vary from year to year. Offered as Studies Abroad credit only. Class conducted in French.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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FREN 4991 - 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: FREN 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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FTA 4001 - Foundations of FinTech
The financial services industries are changing rapidly with the emergence of financial technology (FinTech). The objective of the course is to provide students with an overview of FinTech and introductions to its applications in financial services, such as commercial and investment banking, digital investing, financial advising, and insurance. Students are expected to develop a broad understanding of the recent FinTech development and its impact on different parts of the financial world. Students will also have hands-on problem-solving experiences that can be useful in FinTech applications and innovation. Topics may include but are not limited to: blockchain and cryptocurrencies, smart contracting, payments, digital banking, P2P lending, crowdfunding, robo-advising, and InsurTech.
Hours:
3
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FTA 4002 - Financial Technologies
This course examines the information and communications tools, technologies, and standards integral to consumer, merchant, and enterprise services in the payments and financial service sectors. Explores technology’s role in reshaping FinTech businesses. Technologies span messaging, communication networks and gateways, core processing, mobile and online software, and application program interfaces (APIs). Includes the challenges, standards, and techniques associated with securing systems and data.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CIS 2201, CSCI 1250, or CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FTA 4003 - Commercial Banking in FinTech
The FinTech revolution is creating significant disruption to the traditional processes of managing and regulating financial institutions, especially banks. Digital technology is increasingly altering basic financial intermediation functions such as payment processing, risk management, information dissemination, price discovery, capital raising, and consumer expectations concerning access to funds and the timing of loan decisions. Understanding, assessing and forecasting FinTech’s impact on banking is particularly important because proper management and oversight of financial institutions is essential to the efficient operation of the national, as well as global, economy. In this course, students will learn about the principles and practices of commercial bank management, bank regulation, and the tradeoffs between risk and return. Challenges presented by the FinTech evolution, including traditional and emergent competitors as well as demographic, social, and technology forces driving change in the industry, will be integrated throughout the entire course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FINC 3440 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FTA 4005 - Introduction to Financial Data Analytics
This course provides the foundation for financial data analytics used in business and FinTech applications. The objective of this course is for students to gain experience in analyzing financial data using modern machine learning techniques, statistical methods, and prediction models. Students will develop computational skills to perform data analysis using a modern statistical programming environment, and apply these skills to address a range of problems encountered by business firms, including those in the FinTech industry. The topics discussed include an introduction to R language, visualization of financial data, cluster analysis, simple and multiple linear regression, classification models, high dimension data analysis using Lasso, and model assessment and selection using cross validation. Students will have hands-on experience in the development of data analytics applications to analyze real world financial problems.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: FTA 4002 and MATH 1401 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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FTA 4100 - Introduction to Information Security for FinTech
The purpose of this course is to introduce the business student to the rapidly evolving and critical international arenas of privacy, information security, and critical infrastructure. This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for security of information and information systems within organizations. It focuses on concepts and methods associated with security across several systems platforms, including internal and Internet-facing systems. The course utilizes a world view to examine critical infrastructure concepts as well as techniques for assessing risk associated with accidental and intentional breaches of security in a global network. It introduces the associated issues of ethical uses of information and of privacy considerations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CIS 2201, CSCI 1250, or CSCI 1301 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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GASC 2100 - Introduction to Appalachian Studies
An interdisciplinary introduction to Appalachian culture, community, and society. Students will explore the art, history, music, nature and storytelling of Southern Appalachia. Readings and activities will draw on a variety of disciplines. GASC 2100 emphasizes a student’s active role in his or her learning and highlights active community engagement and service learning, both individually and as a group; therefore, several class sessions will be held outside of regularly scheduled class time.
Hours:
3
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GASC 3500 - Special Topics in Appalachian Studies
A survey of the 80-plus genres of the rich and diverse oral narratives associated with the geographical region known as Southern Appalachia. The course will emphasize folktales and legends, personal, family and foodways narratives, ghost stories, and local history accounts. Students will understand and analyze the influence of the Ulster Scots, English, and Welsh cultures as well as Cherokee and African American traditions. Students will gain experience in selecting, adapting, and presenting narratives from oral tradition, contemporary oral histories interviews, local written histories, and literary sources. As a culminating activity, students will plan and produce a mini-storytelling festival for the Dahlonega campus and community. This course counts as an elective for those enrolled in the Appalachian Studies Minor.
Hours:
3
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GASC 4800 - Appalachian Experience
Capstone requirement for the Appalachian Studies Minor. Enrollment into the Appalachian Studies Minor is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GASC 3100
Hours:
3
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GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography
A study of fundamental concepts in human geography, including spatial interaction, population dynamics, human-environment interaction, world cultures, economic development, urban systems, and political interdependence. The course also addresses the topic of globalization and reactions to this process. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirements of Core Area B or Core Area E.
Hours:
3
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GEOG 1102 - World Regional Geography
An introduction to the major themes of contemporary world regional geography focusing on a geographic examination of the cultures, politics and histories of the major human regions of the world. The course will examine the ways in which environment, culture, politics, history, and economics interact to create unique geographical regions. It will introduce the major issues addressed in the process of globalization in the context of history, geography, political economy, environment, culture and weigh the pros and cons of this important process. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirements of Core Area B or Core Area E.
Hours:
3
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GEOG 1111K - Introduction to Physical Geography
This course is a study of the natural systems that shape our physical environment and the resultant spatial patterns discernible on Earth’s surface. The course explores the atmospheric processes, climate, hydrology, distribution of soils and life forms, land forming processes and the distribution and characteristics of certain recognized landform types. The intent of the lab is to give students practical experience in making observations, performing measurement and calculations, interpreting physical phenomena, drawing conclusions and reporting the results of the activities. This course may be used to fulfill part of the lab science requirement in Core Area D.
Hours:
4
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GEOG 1112 - Introduction to Weather and Climate
This course is a study of atmospheric composition and structure, clouds, precipitation, and atmospheric motion and winds. It includes analysis of organized weather systems, including air masses, fronts, and severe weather. The course also includes discussion of global circulation, microclimates, climate classification, and climate change. This course may be used to fulfill part of the lab science requirement in Core Area D.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: GEOG 1112L
Hours:
3
Notes:
All lecture and lab courses have separate numbers and grades; therefore, if the lab is required with the lecture, they must be taken concurrently. The only exception is if one component (lecture or lab) is passed and the other failed, only the failed portion need be repeated. Lecture and lab must be taken on the same campus when taken concurrently.
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GEOG 1112L - Introduction to Weather and Climate Lab
Activities are designed to supplement lecture materials in GEOG 1112.
Hours:
1
Notes:
One lab period consisting of two hours per week. All lecture and lab courses have separate numbers and grades; therefore, if the lab is required with the lecture, they must be taken concurrently. The only exception is if one component (lecture or lab) is passed and the other failed, only the failed portion need be repeated. Lecture and lab must be taken on the same campus when taken concurrently.
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GEOG 1530K - Introduction to Oceanography
This course is an introduction to ocean composition and structure, the geography of the oceans and their basins, and oceanic motion and waves. In this course, the world’s ocean system is analyzed in a systematic fashion. Various methods and techniques of observing the ocean are presented. Ocean circulation is analyzed on various scales from local to global. The physical and chemical properties of ocean water are discussed, and marine life and its adaptations are addressed. Finally, interactions between the ocean and other components of the Earth system are analyzed, and the societal impacts are discussed. The class is worth 4 semester hours credit with lab work embedded within the class time.
Hours:
4
Notes:
Course cross-listed with GEOL 1530K
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GEOG 2010 - Geography of East Asia
This course will introduce you to the major themes and issues addressed in contemporary geography of East Asia. The focus of this class will be a geographic examination of the cultures, politics and histories of the major human regions of East Asia. Emphasis will be given to the ways in which environment, culture, politics, history, and economics interact to create unique geographical regions. This course will give you a greater appreciation and understanding of the geographical forces shaping East Asia. This course is scheduled under the required courses in Area F.
Hours:
3
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GEOG 2901 - Special Topics in Geography
Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Political Geography, World Population, and Land Utilization.
Hours:
1
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GEOG 2902 - Special Topics in Geography
Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Political Geography, World Population, and Land Utilization.
Hours:
2
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GEOG 2903 - Special Topics in Geography
Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Political Geography, World Population, and Land Utilization.
Hours:
3
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GEOG 3010 - Military Geography
This course explores the geographic analysis of warfare and military operations. Warfare and military operations are spatial phenomena in the context of physical and human geography. Geographic studies of space, place, location, distribution and spatial interaction can provide thoughtful information on warfare and military operations. In addition, this course investigates modern military affairs using geographic theories, concepts and methods.
Hours:
3
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GEOG 3200K - Earth Systems
This course is an introduction to the systems approach and interdependence of Earth’s systems. Topics covered include climate change, biodiversity, ocean circulation, ozone depletion, and global environmental change. The course uses lessons from Earth’s history to guide decision-making for our future.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GEOG 1111K, GEOG 1112 & GEOG 1112L, GEOL 1121K, or GEOL 1122K
Hours:
3
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GEOG 3300K - Process Geomorphology
This course will focus on the specific environmental and geologic processes that shape the Earth’s landscape. Landform identification and distribution will be stressed in this class. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the identification and evaluation of geomorphic features utilizing maps (contour and DEMs) as well as aerial photography.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GEOL 1121K, GEOG 1111K, or permission of the instructor
Hours:
4
Cross-listed
GEOL 3300K
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GEOG 3563 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
An introduction to the principles, equipment, techniques & applications of remote sensing, including film & digital aerial photography, satellite imagery and radar. Course emphasis will be adjusted to students’ interests but will include applications in image interpretation, land use/land cover classification & photogrammetry.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GEOG 1101 or GEOG 1111
Hours:
3
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GEOG 4000K - Environmental Geography
This course focuses on integrated physical, human, economic, and environmental issues. The course will include place and case studies from around the world. Topics covered include interactions with and impacts of humans on vegetation, soils, animals, water, and the atmosphere as well as future trends and scenarios for these resources. This course will encourage development of geographical knowledge and understanding of how humans interact with our environment.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GEOG 1111K, GEOG 1112 & GEOG 1112L, GEOL 1121K, or GEOL 1122K
Hours:
3
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GEOG 4200K - Biogeography
This course is an introduction to the growing field of biogeography. Topics covered include the arrival and differentiation of species, impacts of climate and plate tectonics on biodiversity, isolation, marine and island biogeography, and ecosystems. The course also analyzes interactions in nature and potential consequences of climatic and global environmental change on biodiversity.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: GEOG 3200K or GEOG 4000K, or permission of Instructor
Hours:
3
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GEOG 4500K - Environmental Impact Assessment
This course is an introduction to conducting environmental impact assessments. Topics covered include methods and approaches as well as important considerations such as noise, socioeconomic factors, heritage, landscape, soils, water, and ecology. The course uses case study examples and policies to guide students through the process.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: GEOG 3200K and BIOL 1108K, or permission of Instructor
Hours:
3
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