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ES 435 - Water Resources
4 credits
Explores the historical context of simple-to-complex water resource issues; the natural processes of water by focusing on the hydrosphere; what constitutes water quality (from the scale of ecosystems to human health); the impact of water project construction and management; the roles that water agencies play in water resource management; the environmental impact issues of water quality, water quantity, and water resource management issues; and issues in water conflict resolution. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 437 - Conservation in the United States
4 credits
Explores the evolution of Western environmental perceptions from classical times to present. Focuses on environmental movements in the United States, the forces behind environmental crisis, and the responses by society and its institutions. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 .
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: GEOG 437.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 439 - Land Use Planning
4 credits
Applies land use planning history and legal foundations to provide the framework for exploring problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Pays particular attention to Oregon’s land use planning legislation and its regional implementation. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand I). Prerequisite(s): ES 103 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 440 - Planning Issues
4 credits
Provides opportunities for in depth exploration of contemporary land use planning issues. Students gain insight into the planning philosophies underlying the issues and the technical aspects of planning through participation in community planning efforts, e.g. mapping, surveys, and inventories, underway in the Rogue Valley. May be repeated once. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite(s): GEOG 350 or GEOG 439 or ES 439 . Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 442 - Valuation of Ecosystem Goods and Services
4 credits
Addresses the topic of valuation of goods and services provided by ecosystems that are critical to society. Students complete a comprehensive review of economic non-market valuation techniques applied to assess the value of natural systems not often captured in markets. Students also conduct an in-depth analysis considering market and non-market values of an environmental resource and propose policy options for a decision on the optimal use of the natural resource. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 445 - Ecosystem Management and Conservation
4 credits
Reviews and analyzes attempts by society to manage ecosystems and/or conserve biological diversity at varied levels of biological organization, including populations of species, communities, and ecosystems. Focuses on the societal efforts to maintain dynamic ecological structure and functions relevant to the conservation of valuable ecosystems and biota. Discussions and field investigations focus on important areas of conservation biology and ecosystem management research such as invasive species control, acid precipitation and amphibian decline, climate change, ecological economics, wetland mitigation and restoration, endangered/threatened species conservation, and forested watershed management. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , and ES 210 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 451 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
5 credits
Explores uses of computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) for analyzing environmental features and feature-related data. Desktop GIS is employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Covers applications in forestry, planning, resource management, and demography. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 . Corequisite(s): ES 451L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 451L - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 451 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 453 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
5 credits
Designed to introduce students to remote sensing of the environment through digital image processing of satellite data. Develops an understanding of inventorying, mapping, and monitoring earth resources through the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of electromagnetic energy emanating from features of interest. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 . Corequisite(s): ES 453L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 453L - Introduction to Remote Sensing Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 453 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 475 - Environmental Modeling
4 credits
Teaches environmental simulation modeling and the application of computer model results to real-world problems in environmental studies. Computer-driven data analysis and modeling have become critical to the understanding and resolution of environmental problems and issues of sustainability and natural resource management. Explores computer simulation modeling skills and environmental system dynamics through an applied approach requiring the conceptualization, construction, and creation of dynamic computer simulation models to aid in the resolution of environmental problems. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , and ES 103 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 479 - Biosphere, Ecology, and Global Environmental Change
4 credits
Studies biospheric systems ecology while examining global ecosystem structure and function. Explores how global systems change in response to natural and human-generated perturbations. Focuses on gaining experience reading current scientific literature that reports research on ecology of the biosphere and issues of global concern for humanity. Specific topics involving global systems change range across current and near-future change, including change in global temperature and climate patterns, change in sea level, change in atmospheric composition, change in atmosphere and ocean circulations, change in toxic states of the oceans, change in freshwater systems and desertification of continental interiors, change in the cryosphere (e.g. melting of polar ice), change in the lithosphere (e.g. catastrophic release of methane clathrates and volcanogenic gases), and asteroid impact scenarios. Diverse topics are unified by examining how scientific research informs policy pertaining to changes in our planetary environment. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , or equivalent, and upper division standing.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 480 - Fire Ecology
4 credits
Studies the effects of fire (both natural and anthropogenic) on ecological, social, and economic systems. Examines the effects of human intervention in natural fire cycles and the use of fire as a tool in conservation and resource management. Focuses primarily on forested ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, but includes a global overview of fire and current research into probable effects of global climate change on fire regimes. Prerequisite(s): ES 102 and BI 340 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 481 - Geomorphology
4 credits
Provides a systematic and quantitative study of terrestrial processes, with an emphasis on the evolution and interpretation of landforms. Topics include the history of geomorphology and an assessment of the processes associated with mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and shorelines. Students should be familiar with basic logarithms, trigonometry, and topographic-map-reading skills. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 482 - Climatology
4 credits
Investigates the physical mechanisms that control the spatial aspects of global and regional climates. Develops a qualitative and quantitative knowledge of the Earth’s atmosphere system through an understanding of spatial variations in heat, moisture, and the motion of the atmosphere. Applies these concepts to a wide range of issues in climate, human activities, and the environment. Discusses human consequences, including natural vegetation assemblages, agriculture and fisheries, health and comfort, building and landscape design, industrial influences, and issues of climate change. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 483 - Restoration Ecology
4 credits
Provides an overview of the broad field of Restoration Ecology. Introduces basic principles including analysis and discussion of concepts and theories of restoration ecology and the practice of ecological restoration. Focuses on applications to restoring composition, structure, and processes of ecosystems. Explores these areas through in-class lecture, reading assignments, and class discussions throughout the term. Prerequisite(s): BI 340 or ES 340 . Corequisite(s): ES 483L .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 483L - Restoration Ecology Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 483 . Corequisite(s): ES 483 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 494A - Environmental Science and Policy Capstone I
2 credits
Students are introduced to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methodology research design and will then design their capstone project culminating in a project proposal. Prerequisite(s): ES 310 , ES 386 (ES 386 may be taken concurrently with ES 494A). Senior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 494B - Environmental Science and Policy Capstone II
2 credits
Students will conduct research on their capstone project, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing results for work in ES 494C. Prerequisite(s): ES 494A . Senior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 494C - Environmental Science and Policy Capstone III
2 credits
Students will prepare a culminating capstone portfolio on their capstone research, and make an oral presentation to faculty and peers. Prerequisite(s): ES 494B . Senior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 495 - Environmental Science and Policy Individual Capstone I
1 to 2 credits
Introduces students to the Individual Capstone process. Requires instructor approval to enroll in the course. Students develop a written proposal outlining the project goals, tasks, timeline, and budget. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): ES 310 ; Instructor consent; Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 496 - Environmental Science and Policy Individual Capstone II
2 to 3 credits
Supports students completing their senior project. Assures communication with cooperating entities and emphasizes data collection, findings, and initial analyses. Drafts outline of final report. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): ES 495 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 497 - Environmental Science and Policy Individual Capstone III
2 to 3 credits
Supports preparation and completion of final written and oral report. Emphasizes data analyses and critical thinking on conclusions and recommendations. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): ES 496 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 498 - Internship
1-16 credits
Provides on-site experience at an educational, governmental, nongovernmental, or industrial organization for a minimum of ten hours a week. Students apply methods and techniques to problems such as land use planning, resource management, cartography, business, and industry. Repeatable for up to 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 24 credits of upper division coursework.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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ES 501 - Research
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 503 - Thesis
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 505 - Reading and Conference
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 507 - Seminar
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 508 - Workshop
1 to 16 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 520 - Environmental Sociology
4 credits
Examines the relationship between the human social institutions we create and the biophysical environments in which we live. Topics may include the culture of nature, population and consumption, political economy of environmental problems, social construction of environmental problems, evolution of environmental activism, public attitudes toward the environment, collaborative and community-based resource management, and environmental problem solving. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 and one other sociology course or instructor consent. (Cross-listed with SOAN 520 .)
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 521 - Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development
4 credits
Addresses the topic of sustainable development, focusing on economics at the interface of states, nations, and the global economy. Students complete a comprehensive study of the emerging field of ecological economics and contrast/compare to the neoclassical economic model of development. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of a developing region, state, and/or nation in terms of economic development based on population, agriculture, industrial development, and natural capital (ecosystem goods and services). Students are required to propose policy options for sustainable development within a region, state, and/or nation and provide a means by which development will move towards global sustainability.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 523 - Sustainability and Natural Resources
4 credits
Critically examines sustainability as it has been defined and debated globally and locally, applying the concept to natural resources (e.g., forests and water), places (e.g., universities and communities), and decisions (e.g., governance and markets). Considers the interrelatedness of ecological, social, and economic systems and various efforts to balance their needs through interdisciplinary research, public policies, market mechanisms, global initiatives, and grassroots activism. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 , or instructor permission.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 533 - Soil Science
4 credits
Offers an introduction to pedology and field techniques in describing soils. Develops a quantitative and qualitative understanding of morphology, origin, chemistry, and classification of soils. Topics include weathering, mineral and organic constituents of soil, nutrient cycling, soil erosion and contamination, biological activity in soils, and agriculture. Explores issues related to the environment and land use planning with respect to soils. Two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or equivalent and graduate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 535 - Water Resources
4 credits
Explores the historical context of simple-to-complex water resource issues; the natural processes of water by focusing on the hydrosphere; what constitutes water quality (from the scale of ecosystems to human health); the impact of water project construction and management; the roles that water agencies play in water resource management; the environmental impact issues of water quality, water quantity, and water resource management issues; and issues in water conflict resolution. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 537 - Conservation in the United States
4 credits
Explores the evolution of Western environmental perceptions from classical times to present. Focuses on environmental movements in the United States, the forces behind environmental crisis, and the responses by society and its institutions. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or ES 210 or equivalent; and graduate standing
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 539 - Land Use Planning
4 credits
Applies land use planning history and legal foundations to provide the framework for exploring problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Pays particular attention to Oregon’s land use planning legislation and its regional implementation. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 107 or SOAN 108 or ES 210 and upper division or graduate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 540 - Planning Issues
4 credits
Provides opportunities for in depth exploration of contemporary land use planning issues. Students gain insight into the planning philosophies underlying the issues and the technical aspects of planning through participation in community planning efforts, e.g. mapping, surveys, and inventories, underway in the Rogue Valley. May be repeated once. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 350 or GEOG 439 or ES 439 .
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 542 - Valuation of Ecosystem Goods and Services
4 credits
Addresses the topic of valuation of goods and services provided by ecosystems that are critical to society. Students complete a comprehensive review of economic non-market valuation techniques applied to assess the value of natural systems not often captured in markets. Students also conduct an in-depth analysis considering market and non-market values of an environmental resource and propose policy options for a decision on the optimal use of the natural resource. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 or EC 201. Prerequisite(s): ES 103 and ES 210 or EC 201 .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 551 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
5 credits
Explores uses of computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) for analyzing environmental features and feature-related data. Desktop GIS is employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Covers applications in forestry, planning, resource management, and demography. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 or equivalent. Corequisite(s): ES 551L .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 551L - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 551 .
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ES 553 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
5 credits
Designed to introduce students to remote sensing of the environment through digital image processing of satellite data. Develops an understanding of inventorying, mapping, and monitoring earth resources through the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of electromagnetic energy emanating from features of interest. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 or equivalent. Corequisite(s): ES 553L .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 553L - Introduction to Remote Sensing Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 553 .
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ES 575 - Environmental Modeling
4 credits
Teaches environmental simulation modeling and the application of computer model results to real-world problems in environmental studies. Computer-driven data analysis and modeling have become critical to the understanding and resolution of environmental problems and issues of sustainability and natural resource management. Explores computer simulation modeling skills and environmental system dynamics through an applied approach requiring the conceptualization, construction, and creation of dynamic computer simulation models to aid in the resolution of environmental problems. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 ,ES 103 , and ES 210 .
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 579 - Biosphere, Ecology, and Global Environmental Change
4 credits
Studies biospheric systems ecology while examining global ecosystem structure and function. Explores how global systems change in response to natural and human-generated perturbations. Focuses on gaining experience reading current scientific literature that reports research on ecology of the biosphere and issues of global concern for humanity. Specific topics involving global systems change range across current and near-future change, including change in global temperature and climate patterns, change in sea level, change in atmospheric composition, change in atmosphere and ocean circulations, change in toxic states of the oceans, change in freshwater systems and desertification of continental interiors, change in the cryosphere (e.g. melting of polar ice), change in the lithosphere (e.g. catastrophic release of methane clathrates and volcanogenic gases), and asteroid impact scenarios. Diverse topics are unified by examining how scientific research informs policy pertaining to changes in our planetary environment. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , ES 102 , ES 103 , or equivalent; and graduate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 580 - Fire Ecology
4 credits
Studies the effects of fire (both natural and anthropogenic) on ecological, social, and economic systems. Examines the effects of human intervention in natural fire cycles and the use of fire as a tool in conservation and resource management. Focuses primarily on forested ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, but includes a global overview of fire and current research into probable effects of global climate change on fire regimes. Prerequisite(s): ES 102 and BI 340 .
Graded (A-F) only
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ES 581 - Geomorphology
4 credits
Provides a systematic and quantitative study of terrestrial processes, with an emphasis on the evolution and interpretation of landforms. Topics include the history of geomorphology and an assessment of the processes associated with mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and shorelines. Students should be familiar with basic logarithms, trigonometry, and topographic-map-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 and ES 360 , or equivalent; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and graduate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 582 - Climatology
4 credits
Investigates the physical mechanisms that control the spatial aspects of global and regional climates. Develops a qualitative and quantitative knowledge of the Earth’s atmosphere system through an understanding of spatial variations in heat, moisture, and the motion of the atmosphere. Applies these concepts to a wide range of issues in climate, human activities, and the environment. Discusses human consequences, including natural vegetation assemblages, agriculture and fisheries, health and comfort, building and landscape design, industrial influences, and issues of climate change. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or ES 309 ; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and upper division or graduate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 583 - Restoration Ecology
4 credits
Provides an overview of the broad field of Restoration Ecology. Introduces basic principles including analysis and discussion of concepts and theories of restoration ecology and the practice of ecological restoration. Focuses on applications to restoring composition, structure, and processes of ecosystems. Explores these areas through in-class lecture, reading assignments, and class discussions throughout the term. Prerequisite(s): BI 340 or ES 340 . Corequisite(s): ES 583L .
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 583L - Restoration Ecology Lab
0 credits
Corresponding lab for ES 583 . Corequisite(s): ES 583 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ES 592 - Field Geography
4 credits
Applies geographic survey methods and techniques to the evaluation of selected study areas. Students complete projects, including cartographic, written, and oral presentations of findings. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 24 credits of upper division coursework and graduate or post-baccalaureate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ES 598 - Internship
1 to 6 credits
Provides on-site experience at an educational, governmental, nongovernmental, or industrial organization for a minimum of ten hours a week. Students apply methods and techniques to problems such as land use planning, resource management, cartography, business, and industry. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 24 credits of upper division coursework, and graduate standing.
Graded Pass/No Pass only.
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Ethnic and Racial Studies |
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ERS 199 - Special Studies
1-4 credits
Topics and credits vary. Repeatable for up to 8 credits.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ERS 201 - Introduction to Ethnic and Racial Studies
4 credits
Introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of Ethnic & Racial Studies. Explores various ways race and ethnicity are created and re-created in society, and the way these “social constructions” perpetuate (and even challenge) social equality. Examines the myths and contradictions of race and racism, and what purposes these constructs serve in societies where hierarchies and inequalities exist. By analyzing the complex intersections of race and ethnicity within U.S. political and social structures, students gain a critical analysis of historic and contemporary racial inequality, and consider the effectiveness of the various solutions put forth by public policy, academics, and community activists.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 299 - Special Studies
1-4 credits
Topics and credits vary. Repeatable for up to 8 credits.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ERS 309 - Practicum
1-8 credits
Practicum must be approved by the ERS program coordinator. Repeatable for up to 8 credits.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ERS 399 - Special Studies
1-4 credits
Topics and credits vary. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ERS 401 - Research
1-4 credits
Stresses the development of research and writing skills. Research projects must be approved by the ERS program coordinator. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 405 - Reading and Conference
1-4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 407 - Seminar
1-4 credits
Topics and credits vary. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 409 - Practicum
1-8 credits
Practicum must be approved by the ERS program coordinator. Repeatable for up to 8 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 501 - Graduate Research
1-4 credits
Graduate research. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 501 - Graduate Research
1-4 credits
Graduate research. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 505 - Reading and Conference
1-4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or post-baccalaureate standing. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 505 - Reading and Conference
1-4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 507 - Seminar
1-4 credits
Topics and credits vary. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or post-baccalaureate standing.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ERS 507 - Seminar
1-4 credits
Topics and credits vary. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): restricted to post baccalaureate or graduate students.
Graded (A-F) only.
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ESM 300 - Introduction to eSports Management
4 credits
Introduces students to the eSports industry and its history, considers how the value of the industry can be enhanced and promoted, explores the dynamic nature of eSports as a young, varied, and growing industry, and explores various models of event management, marketing, and innovation.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ESM 301 - Contemporary & Ethical Issues in eSports Management
4 credits
Explores both contemporary and ethical issues relating specifically to gaming and the eSports industry as a whole. Students analyze case studies and articles that pertain to issues surrounding health, exploit, oppression, and representation within online gaming. This course encourages students to think critically about Esports as a professional, social and cultural endeavor, and to prepare themselves to be ethical and responsible professionals in the eSports industry.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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ESM 399 - Seminar - eSports Management
4 credits
eSports Seminar: Special Topic TBD. Repeatable for up to 8 credits.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FL 101 - Special Topics: Beginning Language I
4 credits
Allows students to receive beginning language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FL 102 - Special Topics: Beginning Language II
4 credits
Allows students to receive beginning language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FL 103 - Special Topics: Beginning Language III
4 credits
Allows students to receive beginning language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FL 199 - Special Studies
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
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FL 201 - Special Topics: Intermediate Language I
4 credits
Allows students to receive intermediate language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages. Completion of sequence meets BA language requirement.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FL 202 - Special Topics: Intermediate Language II
4 credits
Allows students to receive intermediate language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages. Completion of sequence meets BA language requirement.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FL 203 - Special Topics: Intermediate Language III
4 credits
Allows students to receive intermediate language credit for languages not taught on a regular basis on the SOU campus. Title and content varies according to the language taught. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Languages taught may be from approved study-abroad programs, NASILP self-instructional programs, or other special language programs affiliated with SOU, including Native American languages. Completion of sequence meets BA language requirement.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FL 299 - Special Studies
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
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FL 399 - Special Studies
1 to 12 credits
Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
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FL 501 - Data Analysis
1 credit
Provides an introduction to the data analysis process with the goal of helping participants analyze the data to be gathered for their Action Research Projects. Requires participants to actively think about their Action Research project design in regard to the data to be obtained and how this data will be examined in order to answer their research questions. Examples of topics to be covered include numerical and graphical summaries of data (e.g. bar graphs, pie charts, scatterplots, etc.), hypothesis testing (t-tests), and descriptive statistical procedures. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Master’s students in French Language Teaching or Spanish Language Teaching.
Graded (A-F) only.
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FL 511 - Second Language Acquisition Theory and Practice
3 credits
Provides students with an overview of the most current theories of second language acquisition and the teaching methodologies that result from these approaches. Students will detail differences between and similarities among the various models of second language acquisition as they learn how to identify and integrate them into the world language classroom.
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FL 512 - Teaching for Proficiency: Methods and Strategies
3 credits
Explores how proficiency standards can be applied in the classroom in conjunction with state and local standards based on the national standards for foreign language education as established by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students learn how to integrate the five Cs of world language education: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities, with clearly defined proficiency standards for foreign language performance.
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FL 513 - Second Language Assessment: Principles and Strategies
3 credits
Equips participants with up-to-date knowledge of best practices in assessing foreign language development and provides them with meaningful opportunities to practice creating assessment tools and evaluation criteria in a collaborative setting. The approach to assessment emphasized in this course is multidimensional and Standards-based. Course participants complete a portfolio of assessment tools for classroom use.
Graded (A-F) only.
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FL 514 - Action Research
3 credits
Introduces students to research methodologies that pursue action (change) and research (understanding) concurrently. Students will learn how to do a systematic inquiry into the teaching/learning environment of a classroom with the goal of developing reflective teaching practices. This course is intended as preparation for an action research project that students will conduct over the course of the following year.
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FL 515 - Technology in the Classroom
3 credits
Transforms knowledge into practice about Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and pedagogy, while focusing on the use of technology in the foreign language classroom. Fosters professional development as students formulate critical skills for creating, integrating, and assessing technology into the classroom. Topics may include interactive and non-interactive hypermedia technologies, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), language testing and technology, distance learning, online discussions, and software selection.
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FR 101 - Beginning French Language and Culture I
4 credits
Introductory course in French language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 1.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 102 - Beginning French Language and Culture II
4 credits
Introductory course in French language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 2 or FR 101 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 103 - Beginning French Language and Culture III
4 credits
Introductory course in French language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for University Studies - Strand E. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 3 or FR 102 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 106 - Beginning French Conversation I
1 credit
Involves oral practice of materials studied in Beginning French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Beginning French Language and Culture.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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FR 107 - Beginning French Conversation II
1 credit
Involves oral practice of materials studied in Beginning French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Beginning French Language and Culture.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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FR 108 - Beginning French Conversation III
1 credit
Involves oral practice of materials studied in Beginning French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Beginning French Language and Culture.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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FR 110 - Topics in French Culture and Society
4 credits
Explores contemporary French perspectives through topics related to everyday life, such as travel, agriculture and industry, and cuisine, national and regional identity, or issues in politics and society. Students explore cultural values and assumptions in France by engaging with personal narratives and cultural artifacts. Taught in English. Open to all levels of experience with French; no prior language experience required. Repeatable for up to 8 credits. Approved for University Studies - Strand E.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 111 - Topics in Francophone Culture and Society
4 credits
Explores contemporary perspectives of the French-speaking world through topics related to everyday life, such as travel, agriculture and industry, and cuisine, national and regional identity, or issues in politics and society. Students explore cultural values and assumptions in the Francophone world by engaging with personal narratives and cultural artifacts. Taught in English. Open to all levels of experience with French; no prior language experience required. Repeatable for up to 8 credits. Approved for University Studies - Strand E.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 199 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 201 - Intermediate French Language and Culture I
4 credits
Intermediate course in French language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities, and explore the cultures of the French-speaking world. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for University Studies - Strand E. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 3 or FR 103 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 202 - Intermediate French Language and Culture II
4 credits
Intermediate course in French language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities, and explore the cultures of the French-speaking world. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for University Studies Explorations Strand E–Humanities. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 4 or FR 201 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 203 - Intermediate French Language and Culture III
4 credits
Intermediate course in French language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities, and explore the cultures of the French-speaking world. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for University Studies Explorations Strand E–Humanities. Prerequisite(s): SOU French Placement Level 5 or with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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FR 206 - Intermediate French Conversation I
1 credit each
Involves oral practice of materials studied in Intermediate French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Intermediate French Language and Culture.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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FR 207 - Intermediate French Conversation II
1 credit each
Involves oral practice of materials studied in Intermediate French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Intermediate French Language and Culture.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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FR 208 - Intermediate French Conversation III
1 credit each
Involves oral practice of materials studied in Intermediate French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite(s): Intermediate French Language and Culture.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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FR 209 - Practicum
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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