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FAIR 451Y - The ‘Primitive’ in Modern Art
This class will provide students with an alternative understanding of art and art history beginning in the Modern era late in the nineteenth century and continuing forward to the 21st century. The study of Primitivism will work to introduce students to early Western concepts of race, art and identity. The investigation of methods with which Indigenous artists and scholars challenge these notions will provide a new lens for understanding the history of colonization, the politics of representation, and various definitions of race and art. Also offered as AMST451
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 202A or AMST 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 454Y - Scriptwriting Workshop II
Advanced practice in the art and craft of writing for dramatic media: theatre, film, television, radio. Emphasis on sharpening forms and styles, and on preparing scripts for production. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 354V; previous 200-level work in scriptwriting any medium, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 455V - Advanced Printmaking
Advanced printmaking techniques illustrating various themes developed by students in consultation with instructor, with an emphasis on technique and aesthetics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 254X, FAIR 351W.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 457V - Advanced Topics in Studio Art
An advanced exploration of specific topics in studio art, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media for students with some studio art background. Approaches may include historical, theoretical, literary, cultural, or political readings. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 202A and upper-division coursework in studio art or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3-8
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 464D - Advanced Topics in American Indian Studies
This seminar presents an interdisciplinary examination of a major topic in Indian/White relations such as gaming, treaty rights, sovereignty, or education. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 471 - Neoliberalism & the Public School
Neoliberalism is an economic and social model of governance rooted in the idea that society is best organized under the rule of radical free markets. This course examines and charts the rise of neoliberal driven school reform in the U.S. Special focus will be given to how free market school reform models treat ongoing racial and economic injustice in the U.S. Case study examples of New Orleans, Chicago, and Washington DC will be used to analyze the results of corporate education governance. Both a theoretical and historical approach will be taken to evaluate the claims made by neoliberal education reform proponents for achieving racial and economic equity through privatizing public education. Students will also be asked to analyze and present reflection projects on the recent Washington State Charter School Initiative (Proposition 1240) as well as community responses such as the “opt out” movement.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 203A and FAIR 314E; or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 480 - Internship
By arrangement: fall, winter and spring. Fairhaven College independent study proposal approval required for registration. Practicum in an area related to one’s course of study; addresses specific roles or responsibilities. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: approval of two or more Fairhaven faculty
Credits: 1-15
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 486E - Advanced Topics in the Humanities
An advanced examination of specific topics in the humanities. Repeatable with different topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 202A or equivalent; 300-level humanities course
Credits: 4-8
Grade Mode: S/U
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FAIR 490A - Good Teaching: Power of Art and Community
This course is offered in conjunction with the annual Northwest Teacher’s Conference. See http://www.nwteachersconference.org/ for details about registering for the Conference. The specific workshops vary from year to year, but through pre-reading activities, daily workshops and reflective writing, students will explore questions related to the challenge of sustaining good teaching practices amid increasing pressures to standardize curriculum, classrooms, and children’s needs. We will envision learning environments where finding meaning matters and where the creative process is valued as a learning strategy. We will identify personal and community resources needed to broaden and/or transform teaching practices.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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FIN 215 - Personal Finance
(Not intended for students who plan to be finance majors.) Sources of personal income, saving and consumer spending patterns. Development of techniques for planning and budgeting consumption expenditures and saving, with special emphasis on the use of saving allocations to achieve personal goals; real property, insurance, financial investment, retirement, estate and tax planning.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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FIN 216 - Personal Investing
Introduction to stocks, bonds, and other financial assets, risk and return, and basics of trading securities. Discussion of portfolios, diversification, asset allocation, mutual funds, risk tolerance, life cycle investing, tax issues, gender issues and behavioral finance.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: QSR
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FIN 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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FIN 341 - Principles of Finance
Core principles of financial management and goal of businesses, financial institutions and markets, time value of money, capital budgeting, stock and bond valuation, capital structure, risk and return, and financial analysis and planning.
Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore status. ACCT 245, DSCI 205, MIS 220 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 345 - Real Estate
Real estate law; government regulation of real estate use; development, marketing and financing of commercial and residential real estate.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. MGMT 271, FIN 341
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 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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FIN 440 - Investments
Operation of securities markets, investment risk and return, security characteristics, portfolio selection and management, introduction to options, mutual funds, stock and bond valuation, performance evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 341
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 441 - Intermediate Financial Management
An integrated approach to financial management including study of intermediate-level financial theory and its application to financial decision making under uncertainty.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 341.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 442 - Multinational Corporate Finance
Introduction to multinational corporate financial management. International financial operations, capital structure and investment decisions, currency risk, hedging, and related topics with consideration of institutional, ethical, regulatory, demographic, cultural and financial environment issues.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 341; and FIN 441
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 443 - Topics in Finance
Varying topics in finance such as financial planning, capital budgeting, working capital management and multinational corporate finance. Repeatable with various topics to a maximum of 8 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. Vary by topic.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 444 - Financial Institutions and Markets
Determination and behavior of interest rates in financial markets; measurement and management of interest rate risk; pricing of financial instruments, primarily debt securities; function and description of financial intermediaries; purpose, functions, and description of financial markets.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 341
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 446 - Derivatives Markets
Pricing of options, futures, forwards, and swaps; role of derivative contracts in hedging, speculation, and arbitrage; institutional details of derivatives markets.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 440.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 447 - Commercial Bank Management
Management of commercial banks and similar depository institutions, emphasizing the measurement and control of risk in asset and liability management. Issues in contemporary banking.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 444
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 448 - Portfolio Analysis and Management
Examination of issues and techniques associated with the management of investment portfolios. Topics include the development of market expectations, risk management, portfolio diversification, the inclusion of real assets and human capitol in the portfolio decision, risk assessment, asset allocation, and portfolio performance measurement.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. DSCI 305 or ECON 375, FIN 440, FIN 444
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 449 - Cases in Financial Management
Case studies are utilized to develop insight and provide experience in the application of financial theory and practice to such decision-making areas as working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure determination and dividend policy.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 441; DSCI 305 or ECON 375; knowledge of spreadsheets.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 450 - Financial Analytics
This course focuses on analytics as applied to the field of finance. Although the tools used in this course are primarily Excel- based, modules on more specialized tools are included as well. Topics include advanced Excel functions, financial modeling, foresting, financial analysis, debt usage, dividend policies, working capital policies and data visualization. This is an applied, case-based course in which students learn a variety of tools and methods to solve marketing problems. Basic knowledge of Excel is required.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors only. FIN 341 and FIN 440.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 454 - Risk Management and Insurance
Personal and organizational risk and the means by which such risk may be minimized, transferred or otherwise managed. Employee benefits. Management and regulation of insurance companies.
Prerequisites & Notes: FIN 341
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 455 - Equity Analysis
This course allows students to learn techniques used by CFAs to analyze and determine valuation of equity securities and other stock analysis techniques. Students will also prepare presentations to WWU's Finance Investment Advisory Board.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors only. FIN 341 and FIN 440.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 456 - Commercial Real Estate Investment
Investment strategy, selection, financing, appraisal of income properties such as rentals, apartments condos, office buildings, shopping centers and other secure purpose real estate.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 345
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 460 - Finance Apprenticeship
Finance-related employment, plus research and/or special project experience. Emphasis is on applying finance principles in an academically guided setting. Minimum requirements include a written proposal, daily/weekly journals of activities, and a comprehensive final report. Personal selling and clerical activities are not acceptable. Four credits may be applied as one elective in the finance concentration, but credits may not be applied to the financial economics major. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. FIN 341, FIN 440. Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 466 - Option Trading Strategies
Focuses on experiential learning with each student creating and managing a portfolio of securities and options. A live paper trading platform offers real world trading experiences at real time market prices. Lectures and instructor guidance develops personal and professional knowledge and skills in using financial securities and derivatives markets.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors only. FIN 440.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FIN 490 - Internship in Finance
Practical application of skills and theories learned in the classroom through work or special project experience in private or public organizations. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 101 - Elementary French
To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing and understanding French.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 102 - Elementary French
To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing and understanding French.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 101
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 103 - Elementary French
To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing and understanding French.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 102
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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FREN 104 - Review of Elementary French
Designed for students with two years of high school French or equivalent to prepare them for the intermediate level through review and development of basic structure and vocabulary. Also for students needing a review of the first year.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 103 or two years HS French or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French
To be taken in sequence. Continuation of skill development begun in elementary French, with additional work in vocabulary acquisition and grammar.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 103 or FREN 104 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French
To be taken in sequence. Continuation of skill development begun in elementary French, with additional work in vocabulary acquisition and grammar.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 201 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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FREN 203 - Intermediate French
To be taken in sequence. Continuation of skill development begun in elementary French, with additional work in vocabulary acquisition and grammar.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 202 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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FREN 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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FREN 301 - Grammar Review and Composition
Study of language and structure, vocabulary building and practice in written expressions of various kinds.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 203 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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FREN 314 - Phonetics
Emphasizes improvement of pronunciation, contrasts English and French pronunciations and teaches phonetic transcription.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 203 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 331 - La France: société et culture
An introduction to the culture and civilization of France from historical and modern perspectives. Readings, discussions, films, oral and written assignments in French.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 332 - Civilisation et Culture du Canada Francophone
An introduction to French Canadian culture and civilization from historical, modern, and linguistic perspectives. Readings, discussions, films, oral and written assignments in French.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 301 or FREN 314 depending on course emphasis.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 340 - Introduction to French Literature I
An introduction to literary analysis, explication de texte involving poetry, prose and drama from the works of major authors of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 341 - Introduction to French Literature II
An introduction to literary analysis, explication de texte involving poetry, prose and drama from works of major authors of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 301; FREN 340 recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 342 - Introduction to French Literature III
Introduction to literary analysis, explication de texte involving poetry, prose and drama from works of major authors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 385 - Culture and Conversation
French and Francophone cultures as seen in various media. Discussion of aspects of these cultures. Repeatable (for majors only), with different topics up to 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 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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FREN 401 - Advanced Composition
Extensive practice in writing and in analyzing grammatical, stylistic and textual forms.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 301 and one from: FREN 340, FREN 341, FREN 342.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 410 - Ecriture Feminine Francophone
Introduces students to a variety of texts written by women from the Francophone world (North Africa, Africa, French Antilles, etc.), and explores social, cultural and literary topics such as bi- and multiculturalism, native cultures vs. exogenous cultures, colonization, women's writing and condition, attitudes toward France and the French language, and exile and memory reconstruction.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 401; and one course from: FREN 340, FREN 341 or FREN 342.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 425 - Teaching-Learning Processes in Elementary French
Practicum in course preparation, classroom and language laboratory procedures, materials, evaluation and counseling. Repeatable. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Written permission and two upper-division French courses.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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FREN 440 - Etude Sociolinguistique
Discusses the current developments of French in relation to community identity in times of globalization and late modernity. Examines the sociocultural forces that cause language variation and change, as well as people’s attitudes vis à vis French in the Francophone world. Also introduces students to current sociolinguistic research methods.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 314 and FREN 401; and one course from: FREN 340, FREN 341 or FREN 342.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 460 - French Cinema
Part I: Historical overview of French cinema from 1895 to 1945. Part II: Historical overview of French cinema from 1945 to present.
Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 401 and one of FREN 340, FREN 341 or FREN 342.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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FREN 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.
Credits: 1-15
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EGEO 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.
Credits: 1-15
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EGEO 501 - History and Philosophy of Geography
Study of geography as a core discipline; its origins and trends in the understanding of multifaceted environmental problems.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 502 - Geographic Frameworks for Resource Analysis
Examination of the geographic theories and analytical frameworks used in the study of the environment.
Prerequisites & Notes: EGEO 501
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 503 - Research Problems
Formulation and development of hypotheses for a thesis, and the development of the necessary methodology; preparation of bibliography and review of literature.
Prerequisites & Notes: EGEO 501, EGEO 502
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 504 - Geographic Methods and Techniques
Advanced methods of gathering and analyzing data and information for the solution of geographic, regional planning, and landscape problems.
Prerequisites & Notes: EGEO 305 or equivalent, EGEO 501, EGEO 502
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 533 - Climate and Biophysical Processes
Investigation into the role and nature of biophysical processes and their significance to the spatial and temporal patterns at various scales. Topics examine the functional relationships between climate, soils, landforms and vegetation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 535 - Environmental Problems and Regional Development
Cities and regions as complex systems of interdependent natural and human elements; key problems and approaches to their solution through planning.
Prerequisites & Notes: 5 credits graduate-level
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 551 - Research Problems
Formulation and development of hypotheses for a thesis. Development of the necessary methodology; preparation of bibliography and review of literature.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 552 - Advanced GIS
Analysis and application of cartographic techniques and geographic information systems to practical mapping and resource management projects.
Prerequisites & Notes: instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 590 - Graduate Colloquium
Current trends and issues in geographic research.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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EGEO 690 - Thesis
Thesis research in geography under faculty direction. Repeatable up to 36 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy for the master’s degree and appointment of thesis advisor and thesis committee.
Credits: 1-12
Grade Mode: S/U
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GEOL 101 - Introduction to Geology
Major ideas of modern geoscience; the study of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, geologic time, the hydrologic cycle; processes that have produced the Earth and its landforms. Some lecture sections will be focused on specific topics within the geological sciences, such as planetary geology, climate and climate change, or National Parks. Includes lab. Prospective geology majors and those considering a major in natural science or computer science, and those considering a major in science education should take GEOL 211.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 107 or MATH 112 with concurrency or higher or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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GEOL 195 - Mt Baker Geology and Volcanic Hazards
This course provides an immersive, field- and classroom-based introduction to Geology for entering first-year students the week before classes begin in the fall. The course uses the geology and volcanic hazards and processes associated with Mt Baker, the iconic stratovolcano that forms a dramatic backdrop to the WWU campus, to illustrate several important elements of a geoscience education. Students learn about the origin, composition, and classification of minerals and rocks formed via igneous processes, gain a basic understanding of plate tectonics, learn to observe, describe, and sample volcanic rocks in the field, and to understand the variety of hazards associated with volcanoes, how these hazards are evaluated, monitored, and mitigated. S/U grading.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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GEOL 204 - Geology and Society
Thematic approach to geology, with different themes exploring the relationship between scientific ways of knowing, and geology in particular, with society. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics. May be taken only once for GUR credit.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 101 or BIOL 101 or CHEM 101 or PHYS 101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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GEOL 211 - Physical Geology
Course for science and geology majors, in which the origin, composition and structure of earth are explored. Identification of common rocks and minerals; the evolution of the surface features and structures of continents and interpretation of landforms from maps are emphasized. Will include substantial quantitative work. Prospective geology majors, those considering a major in natural science, environmental science, or computer science, and those considering a major in science education should take GEOL 211. Successful completion of both GEOL 101 and GEOL 211A may substitute for GEOL 211 in all Geology Department requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 114 with concurrency or higher or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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GEOL 211A - Physical Geology Review
This is a laboratory-only course for students who wish to enter the Geology major or minor, or take upper division Geology courses, and have had a general introduction to geology. It is recommended that a general geology course have been taken within the past year. Emphasis on rock and mineral identification, geologic structures, map interpretation. Successful completion of both GEOL 101 and GEOL 211A or SCED 202 and GEOL 211A may substitute for GEOL 211 in all Geology Department requirements. Geology 211A may not be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 101 or SCED 202 with a grade of B- or better; MATH 114 with concurrency or higher or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 212 - Historical Geology
Evolution of the major features of the earth’s surface and of life; history of the ocean basins, continents and mountain belts related to the theory of plate tectonics; geologic history of North America and the Pacific Northwest.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; and MATH 114 or higher.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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GEOL 213 - GIS in Geology
An introduction to the fundamental elements of geographic information systems (GIS) for spatial data analysis in geology. Emphasis on data sources and ArcGIS tools for data input, display, manipulation, analysis, and output.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 252 - The Earth and Its Weather
An introduction to meteorology from a global viewpoint. A study of the earth’s atmosphere, including weather observation and forecasting. Measurement and description of atmospheric properties.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 101, CHEM 101 or PHYS 101
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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GEOL 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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GEOL 301 - Geology Writing Co-Requisite
This course is a writing-intensive supplement to a geology course where students will explore research topics and learn to write scientific papers about those topics. Repeatable up to 3 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisite: Any upper division geology course that does not currently have writing points; excluding GEOL 401, GEOL 409 and GEOL 410. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 303 - Dinosaurs and Their Environment
Dinosaurs and their world; their biology, behavior, evolution, and what the world was like during their reign.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 101 or GEOL 211; or SCED 202 and GEOL 211A; or BIOL 101; or BIOL 204.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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GEOL 306 - Mineralogy
Introduction to crystal chemistry and crystallography. Origin, occurrence and classification of common minerals; physical and chemical properties of minerals used in identification. Basic petrographic microscopy techniques and identification of common rock-forming minerals in thin-section.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; CHEM 161; CHEM 162 or higher or concurrent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 308 - Earthquakes
This course is a qualitative survey of the causes, effects and dynamics of local and global earthquakes. Topics include wave propagation, earth structure, the global distribution of earthquakes, faulting mechanisms, earthquake magnitude, earthquake prediction and seismic hazard. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of earthquake behavior through case studies of historical earthquakes.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A or SCED 202; and MATH 114 or higher.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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GEOL 309 - Volcanology
Processes, products, and hazards of volcanic eruptions. Topics to include eruptive mechanisms, volcanic landforms and their relation to the composition and physical properties of magmas, emplacement mechanisms of pyroclastic flows and characteristics of their deposits, calderas, volcanic gases, effects of volcanic eruptions on climate and the atmosphere, volcanic hazards and their mitigation, and geothermal energy and mineral resources.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211; or GEOL 101 and GEOL 211A; or SCED 202 and GEOL 211A
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 309A - Volcanology Lab
Optional lab to accompany GEOL 309. Observation and interpretation of volcanic rocks and interpretation of volcanic eruption styles.
Prerequisites & Notes: corequisite: GEOL 309
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 310 - Geomorphology
Origin and evolution of topographic features by surface processes; analysis of glaciers, streams, wind, waves, ground water and other agents in development of landforms.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; GEOL 213; MATH 114 or higher
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 311 - Earth Materials
Examines geologic materials (minerals, rocks, and soils) from the scale of atoms to tectonic plates. Lecture foci range from the esoteric (mineral symmetry) to the practical (economic minerals). Laboratory exercises emphasize the scientific skills of observation, identification, and classification in lab and in the field. Field trips are required.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; CHEM 161 or higher.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 314 - Engineering Geology
Introduction to the engineering properties of rock and soil surficial materials and their significance in civil works and geological processes such as rock slides, soil-slope stability, and liquefaction.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; PHYS 121 or PHYS 161.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 315 - Minerals, Energy and Society
Mineral resources are vital to society, and yet they are nonrenewable, expensive to find, unevenly distributed, and their extraction and consumption can be environmentally damaging. Can we make economically and environmentally sound decisions regarding land-use planning, development vs. conservation, mining vs. environmental protection, recycling vs. waste?
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 101 or GEOL 211; or GEOL 101 and GEOL 211A; or SCED 202 and GEOL 211A
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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GEOL 316 - Paleontology
This course is an introduction to the study of paleontology, covering topics including the history of life on Earth, evolutionary theory and speciation, extinction and recovery, systematics and fossil classification, modes of fossilization, and the nature and completeness of the fossil record.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 212.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 318 - Structural Geology
An overview of deformation in the earth’s crust and introduction to tools for analysis of geologic structures. Topics include geometry and development of faults, folds and rock fabrics; stress, strain, and rheology; interpretation of geologic maps and cross sections. Field and laboratory exercises are major components. One section each year is taught entirely in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; GEOL 212; PHYS 114 or higher
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 330 - Energy from the Earth
This course covers the formation, development, extraction, limitations and technology associated with energy sources in the rocky part of Earth, particularly in the context of developing a sustainable energy mix for the future. Topics covered include a variety of fossil fuels, nuclear minerals and geothermal energy. Carbon sequestration techniques will also be discussed. Also offered as ENRG 330.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 101 or GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A or SCED 202
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 340 - Geological Oceanography
In this course students will gain an understanding of the nature and origin of oceanic crust and lithosphere. Large scale chemical and geological processes associated with ocean basins, and seawater-rock interactions, and the role of oceanic circulation in climate and climate change will be studied. Additional topics will be included based on student interest, which will be explored via independent reading assignment.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 101 and GEOL 211A; or GEOL 211 or SCED 202.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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GEOL 352 - Introduction to Geophysics
Basic elements of geomagnetism, seismology, gravity and heat flow with reference to the internal structure of the earth.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A; PHYS 163.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 396A - Honors Tutorial
Repeatable with no maximum.
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 396B - Honors Tutorial
Repeatable with no maximum.
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 396C - Honors Tutorial
Repeatable with no maximum.
Credits: 2-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 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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GEOL 401A - Teaching Practicum
Supervised teaching experience in the general geology laboratory. Students will assist in one 2-hour lab section per week. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 211 or GEOL 211A, with a minimum grade of B or better, and permission of the chair.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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GEOL 401B - Teaching Practicum
Assisting faculty in teaching advanced undergraduate geology courses. Students will assist in two 2-hour lab sections per week in GEOL 211, or one 2-hour session per week in GEOL 212. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the chair; student must have received a minimum of a B grade in the course for which they will be a Teaching Fellow.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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GEOL 406 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Origin, occurrence and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, hand specimen identification of rocks. In alternate years, one section that year may be taught entirely in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 306; CHEM 161; CHEM 162 or equivalent or higher; CHEM 163 or equivalent or higher with concurrency.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 407 - Advanced Petrography
Interaction of light with minerals. Advanced petrographic techniques and identification of minerals with the polarizing microscope. Study of rocks and minerals with a polarizing microscope.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 406
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 409 - Field Methods and Theory
Methods of geological field investigations; includes use of field instruments and outcrop studies.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 212; GEOL 318; GEOL 406; GEOL 415; Co-req GEOL 410. Concurrent or successive enrollment in GEOL 410 required.
Credits: 6
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 410 - Geologic Mapping
Application of geological field methods to making geological maps and reports of specific areas; supervised investigation of one or more map areas.
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisite: GEOL 409
Credits: 6
Grade Mode: Letter
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GEOL 411 - Field Geology of Western United States
Geologic mapping and tectonic analysis of various field sites in the southern U.S. Cordillera, from the plate margin to the craton. Will include outcrop study, reading, independent field research, and discussion of tectonic evolution of the Cordillera.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 410 corequisite.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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