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English Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. For more information about the courses and sections to be offered this year and next, please consult the online Timetable of Classes and the English department’s Website, www.wwu.edu/depts/english for the English department course descriptions and information on majors and minors. |
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ENG 418 - Senior Seminar
An advanced seminar offering an in-depth exploration of specialized topics. Requires students to develop scholarly projects integrating course material with their own literary, historical, and theoretical interests. This course is not repeatable.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior status; ENG 313 and one from: ENG 307, ENG 308, ENG 309, ENG 310 or ENG 311.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 423 - Studies in Major Authors
Studies in the texts of a writer or writers in English or in translation. Repeatable once as an elective with different authors.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202 plus three from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371; possible additional prerequisites relevant to topic
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 427 - Queer Studies
Analysis, interpretation and discussion of the representation of sexuality in a range of texts with an emphasis on same-sex desire and works by Queer writers.
Prerequisites & Notes: One course from: ENG 227, ENG 313, ENG 351, ENG 353, ENG 354 or equivalent prerequisite coursework and instructor approval; and junior status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 436 - The Structure of English
Introduction to English sentence structure. Topics include clause structure, modification, complementation, and syntactic principles such as movement, coordinating and pronominalization.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 370 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 438 - Cultural History of English
Examines the cultural, linguistic and literary influences on the development of Old, Middle, Early Modern and present-day English.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 370 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 439 - Topics in Language and Linguistics
Explores topics in language and linguistics of interest to students of English literature, creative writing and English education. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 370 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 442 - Studies in Literacy
Examines shifting definitions of literacy and literacy practices from social, cultural, historical, and technological perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes: One course from ENG 301, ENG 302, ENG 370, ENG 371 or instructor approval.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 443 - Teaching English Language Arts in the Secondary Schools I
Survey of theory, practice, resources and methods of assessment for the teaching of English language arts.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 301 or ENG 302; ENG 347; ENG 350; ENG 370; and two from ENG 307, ENG 308, ENG 309, ENG 310, and ENG 311.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 444 - Teaching English Language Arts in the Secondary Schools II
Continuation of the survey of theory, practice, resources and methods of assessment for the teaching of English language arts. This course may include a two-week, one period a day teaching practicum in a middle or high school.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 443
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 451 - Creative Writing Seminar - Fiction
An advanced course in the writing of fiction. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 351
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 453 - Creative Writing Seminar - Poetry
An advanced course providing disciplined expression in a variety of modes of writing poetry. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 353
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 454 - Creative Writing Seminar - Creative Nonfiction
An advanced workshop course in the writing of nonfiction, building on skills learned in prior courses. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 354
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 455 - Living Writers
An advanced course that combines study of the craft of writing in contemporary works of poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction and literary expression. May include oral performances and lectures by visiting writers. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: One from: ENG 351, ENG 353, ENG 354.
Credits: 5
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ENG 456 - Special Topics in Fiction Writing
Intensive reading, writing and workshops in one or more specific modes of fiction, such as fantasy, flash fiction, or adapting fictional works to other media. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 351
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 457 - Special Topics in Poetry Writing
Intensive study of poetic texts in traditional and experimental forms. Opportunity to compose in a variety of poetic forms. Study of appropriate models. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 353
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 458 - Special Topics in Creative Nonfiction Writing
Intensive reading, writing and workshop in one or more specific modes of nonfiction, such as memoir, travel writing, autobiography and the personal essay. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 354
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 459 - Editing and Publishing
Focuses on a variety of professional editing and publishing procedures, opportunities and venues; politics of the literary marketplace; and careers available to writers.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 351, ENG 353 or ENG 354
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 460 - Special Topics In Creative Writing - Multi-Genre
Intensive study of topics in creative writing that cross genre boundaries, or that critique those boundaries. Opportunities to compose experimental or hybrid works. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 351, ENG 353 or ENG 354
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 461 - Internship in English: Professional Identity
Students will intern in a local organization and participate in weekly seminar meetings designed to contribute to their internship experience and their own professional identities.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior status (135 credits) and instructor approval.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 462 - Topics in Professional and Technical Writing
A rhetorical examination of various specific topics confronting technical and professional writers in a rapidly changing technological world. Topics change annually. Repeatable once.
Prerequisites & Notes: One course from ENG 301, ENG 302, ENG 371; or equivalent experience and instructor approval.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 464 - Topics in Film Studies
Examines various specific topics in film studies and theory. Repeatable once with different topics.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 364 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 480 - Methods for Writing Assistants
Study and practice in theories and strategies for guiding writers, one-to-one or in groups, face-to-face or online. Repeatable up to 5 credits including the original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Selection as a Writing Center Assistant.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENG 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ENG 501 - Literary Theories and Practices
Examination of theories as they affect the practice of literary criticism and scholarship. Some attention to methods of research and documentation in English studies. Practicum in critical writing.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 502 - Seminar in the Writing of Fiction
Individual projects in fiction along with examination of recently published works of fiction. May be repeated under advisement.
Credits: 5
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ENG 504 - Seminar in the Writing of Poetry
Individual projects in poetry along with examination of recently published volumes of poetry. May be repeated under advisement.
Credits: 5
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ENG 505 - Seminar in the Writing of Nonfiction
Individual projects in nonfiction along with examination of classic and modern models of nonfiction. May be repeated under advisement. NOTE: Graduate seminars in playwriting are available from the Department of Theatre Arts.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 506 - Seminar in Creative Writing: Multigenre
Studies in the theory and practice of creative writing that can encompass more than one genre, create hybrid genres, or cross genre lines. May be repeated under advisement.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 509 - Internship in Writing, Editing and Production
Under advisement, students may receive credit while working as interns in both on-campus and off-campus assignments appropriate to their career plans. Repeatable to 5 cr. S/U grading.
Credits: 1-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENG 510 - Seminar: Topics in Rhetoric
Rhetorical theory and composition. Topics from classical tradition and modern developments. Applications for teaching of language, literature and composition. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 513 - Seminar in Teaching College Composition
Offered once a year in the fall.
Prerequisites & Notes: appointment as a teaching assistant or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 515 - Studies in Literary and Critical Theory
Examines major theorists or movements in literary and critical theory. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 520 - Studies in Poetry
Examines the characteristics, history, uses and criticism of poetry. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 525 - Studies in Fiction
Examines the characteristics, history, uses and criticism of fiction. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 535 - Studies in Nonfiction
Examines the characteristics, history, uses and criticism of nonfiction. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 540 - Studies in Global Literatures
Examines global literatures, involving topics such as war, imperialism, post-colonialism, religion, feminism, migration, and the politics of language. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 550 - Studies in American Literatures
Examines writers, periods and topics drawn from the full diversity of literature written in America. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 560 - Studies in British Literature
Examines writers, periods and topics drawn from the full diversity of British literature. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 570 - Topics in Cultural Studies
Examines the relationship between culture and texts and applies semiotic and/or textual approaches to a wide range of issues in cultural studies. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 575 - Studies in Women’s Literature
Examines writers, movements and topics in women’s writing that may cut across genres and nationalities. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
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ENG 580 - Studies in Film
Examines the codes and conventions of cinema with attention to critical theory. Repeatable with different topics.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 594 - Practicum in Teaching
Supervised teaching for MA or MFA candidates, under the direction of graduate faculty. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 501
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 598 - Research in the Teaching of English
Various announced topics in the teaching of language, literature, composition, technical writing, and creative writing. Repeatable with different topics to a maximum of 10 credits. Each topic repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits.
Credits: 1-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENG 690 - Thesis Writing
Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Credits: 2-10
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ELL 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ELL 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ELL 431 - Second Language Acquisition Theory and Policy for P-12 Teachers
Provides a historical, legal, theoretical and policy foundation to understand experiences of Bilingual students in US public schools. Examines sociocultural and equity issues related to the education of language minority students from global to local contexts. Explores theory and research on second language acquisition and learning drawn from sociocultural, linguistic, psychological, neurological, and sociolinguistic traditions that inform current practice. Course presents research on program models and effective school practices with English language learners. Students will become familiar with language development standards across domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking as these interact with content standards across program models and instructional approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to ELL Endorsement Program or permission of Program Director.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELL 432 - Introduction to English Linguistics for P-12 Teachers
Students are introduced to the structure, history and use of English with emphasis on their application to the teaching of P-12 level language learners within the P-12 school system. Includes an outline of basic linguistic aspects of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) and their historical, geographical, and social variation. The theory of English grammar, including parts of speech, syntactic structure, coordination, subordination, and discourse patterns will also be covered.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of program director.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELL 433 - Understanding Bilingual Learners in a Sociocultural Context
Provides a foundation for teachers to understand and address the relevant cultural and equity issues that linguistically diverse students face in US public schools. Emphasis is on culturally and linguistically sustaining approaches to instruction, assessment, professional collaboration, and partnerships with families and communities to benefit students. Specific attention is given to culturally relevant teaching, equity pedagogy and differentiated instruction for ELL. Course provides an introduction to assessment from theory to practice for linguistically diverse students. A joint practicum with ELL 434 allows teacher candidates to develop abilities to observe, reflect and employ informal assessments to better understand and support the learning and development of an English Learner.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELL 431 and ELL 432 or permission of instructor; co-requisite: ELL 434.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELL 434 - Methods And Materials For Teaching Beginning ELLs in Grades P-12
Theoretical and practical concerns in teaching English as a second language to students with beginning to low-intermediate proficiency in English in P-12 schools. Emphasis on innovative approaches to the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture within a communicative framework. Guidance in the evaluation of students; use of standards; development and use of creative materials, including media-based materials. Required participation in a joint embedded practicum ELL 433 with English language learners with demonstration and practice in instructing students in English, evaluation, development, and use of creative materials, including media-based materials and state requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELL 431 and ELL 432 or permission of instructor; co-requisite: ELL 433.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELL 435 - Methods and Materials for Academic Language Proficiency in Grades P-12
An expansion on theoretical and practical concerns in teaching English as an additional language to students in grades P-12 with intermediate to advanced proficiency in English. Emphasis is on innovative approaches to the teaching of language and literacy within a communicative framework and academic register. Provides guidance in the evaluation, development, and use of creative materials, including media-based materials. Requires participation in an embedded practicum experience with English language learners.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELL 434 of permission of Program Director.
Credits: 5
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ELL 436 - Seminar and Practicum for ELL or Bilingual P-12 Teachers
Provides a forum for reflection and sharing of the teaching of ELL’s in P-12 schools. Includes research-based lesson planning and advocacy, linking to WA state and Federal laws. Provides practice working collaboratively with colleagues and the community. Bilingual option includes supervised bilingual teaching in English and second language of instruction in P- 12 bilingual program for 5 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Completion of all required ELL/Bilingual courses. Permission of Program Director.
Credits: 4-5
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELL 438 - Methods and Programming for P-12 Bilingual Classrooms
Participants extend their knowledge of second language acquisition, instructional methods, and assessment techniques to effectively teach bilingual models of instruction in P-12 schools. Course content includes further development of the concepts of bilingualism and biculturalism, and leads into a focus on the development and assessment of bi-literacy and content area instruction with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Includes embedded or arranged practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELL 435 or permission of Program Director.
Credits: 5
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ELL 532 - English Linguistics for P-12 Teachers of English Language Learners
Experienced teachers reinforce their understanding of the structure, history and use of English with emphasis on their application to the teaching of P-12 level language learners within the P-12 school system. Includes an outline of basic linguistic aspects of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) and their historical, geographical, and social variation. The theory of English grammar, including parts of speech, syntactic structure, coordination, subordination, and discourse patterns will also be covered. Individual research and course presentation are expected of graduate students.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in WCE or permission of instructor
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELL 534 - Instructional Methods for Teachers of P-12 Early English Language Learners
Theoretical and practical concerns for P-12 master educators in teaching English as a second language to students with beginning to low-intermediate proficiency in English in P-12 schools. Emphasis on innovative approaches to the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture within a communicative framework. Guidance in the evaluation of students; use of standards; development and use of creative materials, including media-based materials. Required participation in a practicum with English language learners with demonstration and practice in English evaluation, development, and use of creative materials, including media-based materials and state requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status in WCE or permission of instructor
Credits: 5
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Entrepreneurship Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog.
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ENTR 246 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foundations
This course lays the foundations for the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and innovation knowledge, skills and capabilities in the context of new and existing organizations with varied economic and non-economic purposes. Students will examine opportunities and how to bring innovations to bear on these through bringing together resources and people to effect desired change. Repeatable up to 8 credits, including original course.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENTR 346 - Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Experience
This course builds upon the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foundations (ENTR 246) course and provides additional student entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and abilities through increasingly deep and complex experiences in and out of the classroom. Students will engage in creation and development of their own ventures, engage with ongoing ventures and will provide coaching/mentoring to earlier stage entrepreneurship students. Repeatable up to 8 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: 8 credits of ENTR 246; Admission to the minor or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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ENTR 446 - Advanced Entrepreneurship and Innovation Experience
This advanced course builds upon Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foundations (ENTR 246) and Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Experience (ENTR 346) to provide an outwardly focused, deeply experiential and complex set of entrepreneurial learning opportunities. Students will spend significant time applying the knowledge and skills attained to increase their entrepreneurial abilities through multiple, custom built, highly integrated projects and ventures in real-life contexts. Repeatable up to 8 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: 8 credits of ENTR 346; Admission to the minor or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 101 - Environmental Studies: A Scientific Approach
An introduction to environmental studies which stresses a scientific approach toward understanding the nature and scope of contemporary problems in man’s environment. The course reflects application of physical, chemical, biological and geologic principles to define ecological change, both natural and man-made.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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ESCI 204 - The Oceans: Topics in Marine Science
Introduction to marine life and environments from the polar regions to the tropics and from the near surface to the ocean depths. Examines the role of the ocean in controlling climate and supporting a great diversity of life forms. Considers all the major marine ecosystems, their use by humans and the impacts of humans.
Prerequisites & Notes: 2 quarters college-level natural science courses; MATH 112
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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ESCI 205 - Distinguished Scholar Program Seminar: Ds
Seminar and field course work with various Environmental topics. Equivalent to ESTU 205 and repeatable with different topics up to 4 credits combined. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Huxley College Distinguished Scholars Program
Credits: 1
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ESCI 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ESCI 302 - Environmental Pollution
Examination of human-induced environmental perturbations of air, land and water occurring on local, regional and global scales.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 115 or CHEM 121; 1 quarter of biology; MATH 114
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 310 - Environmental Systems
Interaction of biotic systems with earth’s physical systems; principles of ecology and natural systems; ecosystem structure, function and management. Should not be taken by students who have completed or intend to enroll in ESCI 325 or BIOL 325.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 121; 1 quarter Biology; MATH 114
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 315 - Art, Science and Ethics of Flyfishing
The goals of this course are to learn how to fly fish and to use fly fishing as a window into environmental studies and, more specifically, into the structure and function of river ecosystems and how people interact with them. Class format includes lectures, discussions, and laboratory and field exercises to gain insight into stream ecology and to understand relations of science, ethics, and environmental management. Offered summer only.
Prerequisites & Notes: Knowledge of ecology or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 316 - Advanced Flyfishing: river stewarship, reflection, and native trout
Students will be immersed in a wilderness setting for one intensive week of hands-on study, following classroom preparation. Classroom preparation includes lectures, organism identification, flyfishing techniques, and fly tying as background for the field experience. Selections from flyfishing literature will used to discuss the reflective nature and ethics of fly fishing and conservation with a focus on native trout. Students will learn to identify freshwater fishes of the Pacific Northwest and will be collecting and identifying aquatic insects at three long-term monitoring sites that will be surveyed by subsequent classes to assess environmental status. In conjunction with all of these activities, students will be instructed in journaling and will be expected to use these to record observations and reflections.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 315 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 321 - Oceanography
Principles of oceanography, with emphasis on a description of the marine environment as an entity. Physics, chemistry and biology of the ocean.
Prerequisites & Notes: 2 quarters Biology; CHEM 121; MATH 115; Physics recommended
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 322 - Oceanography Laboratory
A laboratory course supplementing lectures in oceanography, especially ESCI 321 and GEOL 340. Emphasis on the coastal ocean as ecological habitat, and physical oceanography - waves, tides and currents.
Prerequisites & Notes: pre/corequisite: ESCI 321
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 325 - Fundamentals of Ecology
Investigation of the complex interactions of organisms with each other and with their physical surroundings, explored in the context of populations, communities, ecosystems and landscapes.
Prerequisites & Notes: BIOL 204, BIOL 205 and BIOL 206; CHEM 121, CHEM 122 and CHEM 123
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 328 - Introduction to Ecosystem Management
Identification of non-market ecosystem values required of ecosystem management. Site specific inventory and assessment of resource values, methods of collecting, storing, displaying and interpretation of resource data. The use of GIS as a resource management tool. Laboratory time will focus on identifying resource values of parks, natural preserves and other areas with high resource values. Course offered only at Huxley on the Peninsulas.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 302 or ESCI 310 or one year of biology or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 330 - Natural History of the Pacific Northwest
A field-oriented introduction to the geology, climate and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on the biology and the ecology of important organisms.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 310 or one year of biology or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 333 - Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
Explore the foundations of how environmental pollutants affect biological health. Topics include source and exposure routes of pollutants, basics of quantitative toxicology, effects of exposures, risk perception, and environmental regulations as they relate to toxicology.
Prerequisites & Notes: One course general biology, one course general chemistry, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 340 - Biostatistical Analysis
Study, at an introductory and intermediate level, of data analysis and statistical tests commonly used in the biological and environmental sciences. Descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, experimental design. Calculator required.
Prerequisites & Notes: BIOL 204, BIOL 205 and BIOL 206; CHEM 121, CHEM 122 and CHEM 123.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 361 - Water Quality
Water quality principles, problems, and issues; standard methods of assessing water quality; practical approaches in solving water-related problems. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 121, CHEM 122, CHEM 123 and BIOL 204, BIOL 205, BIOL 206; or CHEM 121, BIOL 101, and ESCI 302 or ESCI 310 or ESCI 392.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 380 - Energy and Environment
How do our choices in energy production impact the global and local environment? What does the future hold in terms of human use of energy? This class emphasizes the physical principles behind energy and the effects of energy on the environment. We will explore the interdependence of world economies and environment as well as look at individual opinions and choices on energy related issues. This course is also offered as ENRG 380.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 121, and MATH 114
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 392 - Introduction to Global Change
By 2050, there will be ten billion people on the planet and we are changing the global environment at a pace unknown to history. We will unravel some of the linkages between biophysical systems, ecological responses, and human activities. We will cover changes to the climate, but also take a step back to appreciate the incredible suite of simultaneous global changes taking place in biotic diversity, hydrologic and chemical cycles, and human assimilation of Earth’s energy.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 121, BIOL 101, MATH 114
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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ESCI 402 - Topics in Environmental Studies
Presentations by WWU faculty, researchers from other institutions, and Huxley College graduate students on a wide variety of topics in environmental studies. A written critique of selected presentations required. Questions, discussions and interactions encouraged. Informal brown bag lunch format. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Huxley major
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 407 - Forest Ecology
Ecology and analysis of forest ecosystems. Investigates the interactions of ecosystem components, specifically soil, plant and animal processes, with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest forests. Includes investigative field and lab studies of local ecosystems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 340 or BIOL 340; or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 408 - Field Methods in Wildlife Ecology
Rationale and practice of methods to study vertebrates in the field. Emphasis on terrestrial environments. Students design and conduct field research projects.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 340; or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 410 - Habitat and Ecology of Pacific Salmon and Trout
Examination of the habitat, ecology and management of Pacific salmon and trout, with emphasis on Pacific northwest ecosystems. Topics covered include basic principles of watershed and riparian ecology, habitat requirements and ecology of salmonid fishes, effects of forest management and other land use practices on stream habitat, and strategies for mitigating adverse impacts.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 310 or ESCI 325 or BIOL 325, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 411 - Habitat Assessment of Pacific Salmon and Trout
A project-oriented course based on laboratory and field investigations of riparian and in-stream habitats and their fish communities. Small groups will undertake investigations of local streams through the use of commonly accepted assessment practices.
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-req ESCI 410 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 421 - Fisheries Management Lab
Field and laboratory experience in typical fisheries management techniques. Especially directed toward marine and freshwater sampling, population identification and quantification, and estimation of management parameters.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 423 - Past Environments of the Pacific Northwest
Introduction to the concepts of paleoecology and paleoclimatology with a focus on changes in the northwestern United States over the Holocene. Students will work with fossil pollen, charcoal, and tree-ring data. Lecture/lab format.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 124; ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 340 or BIOL 340.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 425 - Environmental Biology of Fishes
An examination of the physiological, morphological and behavioral adaptations of fishes to the wide array of aquatic environments as demonstrated by various taxonomic and ecological groups.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 426 - Marine Invertebrates and Their Environment
Classroom and field study of marine invertebrates and adaptation to their environment. Emphasis on identification and study of the diverse Puget Sound marine fauna.
Prerequisites & Notes: BIOL 206 or equivalent.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 428 - Freshwater Algae Bioindicators
Introduction to the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater algae, with an emphasis on the role of freshwater algae as bioindicators of environmental pollution.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 429 - Stream Ecology
Ecology and analysis of streams with emphasis on physical and chemical properties in relation to biotic communities. Processing of organic matter by stream invertebrates and fish communities. Perturbation by high organic loading or chemical pollutants and recovery processes. Reservoirs as hybrid systems. Field and laboratory exercises in sampling and analysis of stream ecosystems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 361 or concurrent.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 430 - Limnology and Limnology Lab
Ecology and analysis of lakes and standing water bodies, with emphasis on the physical, chemical and biological factors that determine biological productivity. Human impacts on lakes.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; and ESCI 361
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 431 - Watershed Biogeochemistry
Transfer, cycling, and interaction of carbon, nutrients, and other elements within and between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Physical, chemical and biological influences on transfers. Computer simulation modeling of processes in an ecosystem context.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 361 or ENVS 327
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 432 - Topics in Marine Ecology
Primary literature is used to introduce students to important and current topics in marine ecology.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 321
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 433 - Population Biology
Introduction to theory and application of population biology, with emphasis on population ecology. Study of structure, distribution, and dynamics of populations. Applications to population conservation and management.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; MATH 124; ESCI 340; MATH 125 recommended.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 435 - Landscape Ecology
The study of landscape patterns across temporal and spatial scales; emphasis on their organization, functional interactions and dynamics. Application of landscape principles to land management problems.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325; ESCI 340 or BIOL 340; or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 439 - Conservation of Biological Diversity
Examination of causes and consequences of declines in biodiversity due to human activities. Review of conflicts arising from multiple-use management of natural resources. Survey and evaluation of conservation efforts directed at single species and at ecosystems. Optional field trips.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 325 or BIOL 325
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 440 - Wetlands Ecology
An ecosystem approach to investigating the hydrologic, chemical and biological interactions that are unique to wetland systems. Students will take several field trips to bogs, swamps, marshes and estuaries in the area to become familiar with diverse wetland habitats and to illustrate the principals covered in class.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 340 and ESCI 325 or concurrent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 442 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
An introduction to remote sensing concepts and techniques for monitoring the earth’s surface features. Special emphasis on mapping land use and land cover and on quantifying aspects of vegetation structure and composition. Labs are based on the use of data from airborne and spaceborne multispectral scanners and LIDAR.
Prerequisites & Notes: Completion of a 300-level course in either ESCI, ESTU, EGEO, ENVS, BIOL, GEOL, ANTH, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 443 - Ecological Images
Creation, documentation and presentation of high-quality digital images for communicating ecological concepts, using hand-held camera, light microscope, and scanning electron microscope.
Prerequisites & Notes: One of: ESCI 302, or ESCI 310, or ESCI 325, or ESCI 392 or BIOL 325.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 444 - Biogeochemistry of Marine Sediments
Introduces concepts in chemical oceanography and methodology of studying sediments and their chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 321
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ESCI 452 - Introduction to Science and Management of Contaminated Sites
An orientation to the policy, economic, social, technological, and scientific aspects of managing contaminated sites in Washington State. Speakers will include stakeholder groups, decision makers, and those involved in the technical aspects of the clean-up. S/U grading
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 413 or ENVS 381, or concurrent; or similar course and instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ESCI 453 - Science and Management of Contaminated Sites
Using site documents and the Model Toxics Control Act, decisions will be made on how to clean up a Washington State contaminated site. Included in this process will be discussions on the methods used to characterize the extent of chemical contamination and available remediation techniques. Economic, social, regulatory, and scientific considerations will be included. A proposal for cleanup in the form of a Cleanup Action Plan (CAP) and a proposal for work to be conducted in ESCI 454 will be produced by students.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 333 or ESCI 361 or ESCI 455; or ESCI 460 or concurrent or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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