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GEO 6560 - Subsurface Analyses: Principles and Techniques
2 credits
Survey of techniques to characterize subsurface geologic environments. Survey of three-dimensional analyses, deep drilling, coring, well-log analyses, subsurface geophysical methods, fluid and stress measurements, and petophysical properties. Graduate students examine and interpret data sets related to research projects.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 3550 , GEO 3700 , or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: GEO 5560 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $50.00
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GEO 6580 - Geochronology and Thermochronology
3 credits
Constraining the timing and tempo of geological processes is fundamental to geologic research. This course provides an overview of geochronology and thermochronology. Lectures will focus on principles and assumptions of techniques and seminar-style discussions centered on papers applying these methods.
Cross-listed as: GEO 7580
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, odd years
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GEO 6590 - Geodesy and Crustal Deformation
3 credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of measurement of the Earth’s shape and gravity, and some basic tools for modeling temporal changes in the shape of the Earth’s surface and its gravitational potential. 7000 level students will solve additional problems and require a theoretical development component for semester projects.
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Odd years
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GEO 6600 - Graduate Seminar in Geophysics (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in geophysics.
Cross-listed as: GEO 7600 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 6610 - Tectonic Evolution of North America
3 credits
Survey of tectonic styles and processes along plate margins, using the tectonic evolution of western North America as the prime example. Two lectures and one lab per week.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 3700
Cross-listed as: GEO 5610 .
Course Fee: $45.00
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GEO 6620 - Global Geophysics
3 credits
Application of physics to understanding geologic processes, the earth’s interior, and the theory of plate tectonics. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 3700 and PHYS 2220
Cross-listed as: GEO 5620 .
Course Fee: $50.00
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GEO 6640 - Introduction to Seismology
3 credits
This course introduces the mathematical fundamentals of the elastic wave equation, and some basic tools for characterizing seismic sources and imaging variations of material properties in the Earth’s interior. For 6000-level graduate credit, students must complete a semester project and additional problem set assignments.
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring Odd Years
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GEO 6650 - Quaternary Geochronology
3 credits
This course examines the principles behind the most widely used numerical dating techniques for the Quaternary period (last 2 million years). Discussion will focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each technique and provide examples of their successful applications to a range of geological and geoarchaeological materials and problems.
Cross-listed as: GEO 7650
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Taught Odd Years
Course Fee: $75.00
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GEO 6660 - Applied Geophysics
4 credits
Field-oriented course involving data collection, data analysis, and overview/introduction of geophysical imaging and analysis of the subsurface. For GEO 6660, students must complete a written project and presentation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1210 , PHYS 2210 , PHYS 2220 ; or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: GEO 5660 .
Course Fee: $20.00
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GEO 6670 - Inverse Theory
3 credits
This course introduces the mathematical tools for optimizing model parameters (and estimating uncertainties for a given set of observational measurements. For 6000-level graduate credit, students must complete a semester project and additional problem set assignments.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ; or
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring Odd Years
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GEO 6680 - Paleoclimatology
3 credits
Covers climate through the past four billion years of geologic time. Explores driving forces behind climate changes. Examines data and methods used in paleoclimate research. Includes discussion of literature and stresses local paleoclimate records. Three lectures per week, along with field trips.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 3600 /WATS 3600 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: GEO 5680 and PSC 6680 /PSC 5680 and WATS 6680 /WATS 5680 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $75.00
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GEO 6690 - Geodynamics
3 credits
This course examines the physical processes that drive deformation and a wide variety of the other geological phenomena, including processes and observations of heat transfer, the role of gravity in stress and strain, and the various different flavors of rock rheology. Observational metrics (including geochemistry, laboratory measurements, and geophysical measurements of rock properties) will also be covered. For 6000-level graduate credit, students must complete a semester project and additional problem set assignments.
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall Even Years
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GEO 6700 - Graduate Seminar in Structural Geology (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in structural geology.
Cross-listed as: GEO 7700 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 6800 - Graduate Seminar
1-6 credits
Cross-listed as: GEO 7800
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO 6820 - Graduate Seminar Series
1 credit
Seminar for graduate students, linked to the Department of Geology’s visiting speaker series.
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 6900 - Graduate Internship/Co-op Experience
1-6 credits
Graduate educational work experience.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of contract between student and department prior to enrollment
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO 6970 - Thesis
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO 7050 - Graduate Seminar in Tectonics (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in tectonics and orogenesis.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6050 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7100 - Graduate Seminar in Geomorphology (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in geomorphology and landscape evolution.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6100 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7120 - Advanced Geomorphology
3 credits
Process geomorphology seminar focusing on hillslope, tectonic, and climatic geomorphology research.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6120 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $75.00
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GEO 7200 - Graduate Seminar in Geochemistry (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in geochemistry.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6200 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7250 - Mechanics and Processes in Earth Sciences
3 credits
Fundamentals of solid and fluid mechanics with applications to the earth sciences. Applications to rock deformation, fluid flow, glacier movement, and slope stability. Designed for graduate students in earth sciences and engineering. Two lectures, one lab per week.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1210 , PHYS 2210 , and graduate standing
Cross-listed as: GEO 6250 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $30.00
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GEO 7300 - Graduate Seminar in Petrology (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in petrology of igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6300 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7350 - Graduate Seminar in Paleontology and Paleoecology (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics in paleontology, paleoecology and the evolution of ancient life.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6350
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7400 - Graduate Seminar in Sedimentary Geology (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in sedimentary geology, depositional systems, and basin evolution.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6400 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $100.00
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GEO 7450 - Deep Time: Studying the Earth’s expansive past
3
The study of Earth’s deep time record is critical for conceptualizing Earth’s beginnings, biotic evolution, plate tectonics, and climate change. This course presents historical and cutting-edge research on such topics within the context of the geologic time scale. Much of the course will be taught in the field on a week-long field trip to Death Valley or Grand Canyon.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Spring
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GEO 7510 - Graduate Seminar in Hydrology (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in hydrology.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6510 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7580 - Geochronology and Thermochronology
3 credits
Constraining the timing and tempo of geological processes is fundamental to geologic research. This course provides an overview of geochronology and thermochronology. Lectures will focus on principles and assumptions of techniques and seminar-style discussions centered on papers applying these methods.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6580
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, odd years
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GEO 7590 - Geodesy and Crustal Deformation
3 credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of measurement of the Earth’s shape and gravity, and some basic tools for modeling temporal changes in the shape of the Earth’s surface and its gravitational potential. 7000 level students will solve additional problems and require a theoretical development component for semester projects.
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Odd years
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GEO 7600 - Graduate Seminar in Geophysics (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in geophysics.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6600 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7650 - Quaternary Geochronology
3 credits
This course examines the principles behind the most widely used numerical dating techniques for the Quaternary period (last 2 million years). Discussion will focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each technique and provide examples of their successful applications to a range of geological and geoarchaeological materials and problems.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6650
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Taught Odd Years
Course Fee: $75.00
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GEO 7700 - Graduate Seminar in Structural Geology (Topic)
1-3 credits
Advanced topics of current interest in structural geology.
Cross-listed as: GEO 6700 .
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEO 7800 - Graduate Seminar
1-6 credits
Cross-listed as: GEO 6800
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO 7970 - Dissertation Research
1-12 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GERM 1010 - German First Year I
4 credits
Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Not open to those with more than one year high school German or equivalent
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $24.00
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GERM 1020 - German First Year II
4 credits
Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 1010 or at least one (but not more than two) years of German in high school or equivalent
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $24.00
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GERM 1800 - German I Study Abroad
1-4 credits
Intensive study in a German-speaking country, advancing proficiency in the four language skills and multicultural knowledge at the beginning level.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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GERM 2010 - German Second Year I
4 credits
Further development of first-year competencies with emphasis on language structure, vocabulary expansion, reading, writing, and conversation in the context of cross-cultural analysis.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 1020 or equivalent
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $24.00
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GERM 2020 - German Second Year II
4 credits
Further development of first-year competencies with emphasis on language structure, vocabulary expansion, reading, writing, and conversation in the context of cross-cultural analysis.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2010 or equivalent
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $24.00
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GERM 2550 - German Civilization
3 credits
Covers the most important developments in German-speaking countries from the High Middle Ages to the present. Deals with political, social, literary, historical, and artistic expressions of an emerging culture. Taught in English.
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GERM 2570 - Contemporary Germany
3 credits
Covers the most important elements of contemporary German culture in its literary, social, and artistic manifestations, and the political and historical dimensions of agents of change. Taught in English.
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GERM 2800 - German II Study Abroad
1-4 credits
Intensive study in a German-speaking country, advancing proficiency in the four language skills and multicultural knowledge at the second-year level.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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GERM 2880 - Individual Readings
1-4 credits
Individual study of selected readings in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GERM 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
An elective course intended for advanced students. Students will work individually with the instructor to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Emphasis will be on advanced grammar and conversation. German culture will also be emphasized. Significant reading and work outside of class are required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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GERM 3000 - Introduction to German Studies (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Introduction to the discipline of German Studies (history, literature, the arts, philosophy, science, economics, politics, etc.), addressing information resources, research methods, student career goals, and practice. Advances oral and written language proficiency. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 3040 - Advanced German Grammar and Composition (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Thorough review of German grammar and style. Application of rules of writing to compositions. Oral presentations of contemporary topics with graded difficulty. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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GERM 3050 - Advanced German Grammar and Composition (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Thorough review of German grammar and style. Application of rules of writing to compositions. Oral presentations of contemporary topics with graded difficulty. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GERM 3300 - Contemporary German Speaking Cultures (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Multidisciplinary examination of current trends in contemporary cultures. Written, oral, visual, and electronic texts from the post-World War II period will be analyzed and placed in sociopolitical, economic, historical, and literary contexts. Emphasis on Germany as a multicultural society, and on related popular and minority cultural discourse. Interactive format. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 3510 - Business German (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Study of current German business and commercial practices, terminology, and business-related communications skills in a multi-disciplinary and global world context. Advances the four language skills. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 3540 - Techniques in Translating German Texts (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Approaches to translation. Specialized vocabulary, reference materials, and aids. Translation theory. Practical exercises. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 3550 - Cultural History of German Speaking Peoples (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Overview and critical analysis of cultural, historical, and intellectual developments that have shaped the civilizations of German-speaking peoples from 800 A.D. until the end of World War II. Examination of written, oral, visual, and electronic texts integrated in the context of Western philosophy and humanist thought. Interactive format. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 3600 - Survey of German Literature I (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Overview, with selected readings, of the major literary trends in German-speaking cultures from the medieval period to the early nineteenth century, including the study of genres, epochs, styles, and theories in the context of evolving cultures. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 3610 - Survey of German Literature II (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Overview, with selected readings, of the major literary trends in German-speaking cultures from the early nineteenth century to the present, including the study of genres, epochs, styles, and theories in the context of evolving cultures. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 3800 - German III Study Abroad
1-4 credits
Intensive study in a German-speaking country, advancing proficiency in the four language skills and multicultural knowledge at the third-year level. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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GERM 3880 - Individual Readings
1-4 credits
Individual study of selected readings in German. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GERM 4200 - Applied German Linguistics and Phonetics
3 credits
Discussion of syntactical and morphological problems of German, principles of language learning, and analysis of phonological and phonetic patterns. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 4600 - Faust’s Legacy
3 credits
Examination of the legendary figure of Faust through historical and contemporary perspectives. Analysis of the Faust theme and character as presented in literature, films, stage productions, and musicals. Taught in English.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 4610 - German Narratives
3 credits
Readings from a wide range of narrative texts representing various historical periods. Focus on literary traditions within historical contexts. Examination of styles, motifs, and the theory of the novel. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 4650 - Trends in Modern German Literature (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
3 credits
Study of literary movements, topics, and styles of modern (twentieth century) German literature. Concentration on texts representing a variety of aesthetic expressions, central to experiences of twentieth-century life. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 4800 - German IV Study Abroad
1-4 credits
Intensive study in a German-speaking country, advancing proficiency in the four language skills and multicultural knowledge at the fourth-year level.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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GERM 4880 - Individual Readings
1-4 credits
Readings in technical, scientific, and literary German. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GERM 4900 - Special Topics
3 credits
Selected critical topics and themes relating to German literature, culture, film, pedagogy, linguistics, and associated theories. Includes readings in English and German. Content determined by student need and interest. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
Repeatable for credit.
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GERM 4910 - German for Special Purposes
3 credits
Advances German communicative proficiency in the fields of business, science, and pedagogy. Promotes professional applications of German terminologies and procedures for science and commerce, as well as teaching methodology. Discipline-interactive projects advance the four language skills. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 or demonstration of equivalent proficiency through testing
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GERM 4920 - German Language Tutoring
1 credit
Allows students to develop tutoring skills by assisting professors in lower-division courses or fulfilling instructional duties for a comparable amount of time in the language laboratory, public schools, or similar activities with departmental approval. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GERM 6200 - German Linguistics and Phonetics
3 credits
Discussion of syntactical and morphological problems of German and principles of language learning. Phonological and phonetic patterns of the German language also discussed. Taught in German.
Prerequisite/Restriction: GERM 2020 , another 3000-level or higher GERM course, or demonstrated proficiency through testing
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GRK 1010 - Beginning Ancient Greek I
5 credits
Basics of Greek grammar and vocabulary. Beginning readings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: LATN 1010 , LATN 1020
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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GRK 1020 - Beginning Ancient Greek II
5 credits
Intermediate concepts of Greek grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate readings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of B in GRK 1010
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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GRK 3300 - Intermediate Greek Prose
3 credits
Readings in ancient Greek prose.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of B in GRK 1020
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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GRK 3330 - Intermediate Greek Poetry
3 credits
Readings in Greek poetry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of B in GRK 3300
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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GRK 4300 - Advanced Greek Readings
3 credits
Readings in Ancient Greek poetry and/or prose.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of B in GRK 3300 and GRK 3330
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRK 4930 - Directed Readings in Greek Poetry and Prose Authors
1-3 credits
Directed readings in advanced Greek poetry and prose authors.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Successful completion of at least three semesters of Greek
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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HEAL 0020 - First Aid
4 contact hours
Learn how to respond to common first aid emergencies, including burns; cuts; head, neck and back injuries and more. Pediatric option available.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 0030 - CPR
4 contact hours
Learn how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). Adult and infant/child CPR options available.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 0100 - Certified Nursing Assistant Course
1-180 contact hours
Students who complete this course will learn the holistic approach to safely caring for patients in a variety of settings and will develop a basic understanding of how healthcare systems operate and how to function efficiently within a facility. After completing this course and passing a state examination, students will play an essential role on a healthcare team by observing, reporting, and performing skills learned within this course. Students will understand how to work on a healthcare team to meet the patient needs.
Pass/Fail only
Campus: USU Eastern only
Effective Term
Spring
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HEAL 0105 - Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical
1-60 contact hours
Students in this course will gain experience for the Certified Nursing Assistant program through the performance of simple nursing skills that are appropriate for the profession. For example, students will learn personal hygiene, intake and output, bed making, etc. Students are required to complete hands-on clinical training at a long-term nursing facility. Training is supervised by state-approved clinical instructors.
Pass/Fail only
Campus: USU Eastern only
Effective Term
Spring
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HEAL 0110 - Certified Nursing Assistant First Aid/CPR
1-30 contact hours
Students will learn to know and recognize when and how to use CPR and what is considered a life-threatening condition. Students will be able to recognize an emergency and be able to perform basic First aid and CPR. A student can become certified in First Aid and CPR.
Pass/Fail only
Campus: USU Eastern only
Effective Term
Spring
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HEAL 0120 - Certified Nursing Assistant Written Exam Refresher
12 contact hours
This course will provide students a refresher on the pertinent information in preparing to take the Certified Nursing Assistant State Written examination.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 0130 - Certified Nursing Assistant Skills Exam Refresher
12 contact hours
This course will provide students a refresher on the pertinent information in preparing to take the Certified Nursing Assistant State Skills examination.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 0200 - EMT Basic Certification
128 contact hours
This course will provide the student with the skills necessary to perform the basic duties of an Emergency Medical Technician. Students will learn how to recognize the nature and seriousness of a patient’s condition , or the extent of injuries, to assess requirements for emergency care and to administer appropriate care based on assessment findings. Students will be taught how to lift, move, position, or otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury; perform triage at a mass casualty site; and perform safely and effectively the skills of an Emergency Medical Technician.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 0300 - Introduction to Medical Terminology
90 contact hours
This course provides the student with the skills necessary to interpret and understand medical terminology, in order to be successful in the pursuit of health occupation careers. This is accomplished by utilizing a method of study that not only instructs the students in building medical terms but also gives the student immediate application in utilizing the medical term.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 0798 - Special Problems
1-360 contact hours
Individual work approved by the department instructor. Time and membership hours to be arranged.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 0799 - Special Problems
1-360 contact hours
Individual work approved by the department instructor. Time and membership hours to be arranged.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 1020 - Responding to Emergencies
2 credits
First Aid for the non-major and is an elective course. This course will offer training for everyday use, by matching American Red Cross standards for Responding to Emergencies and Community CPR courses.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 1030 - Medical Assisting: Administrative Competencies
4 credits
Focuses on knowledge necessary to perform medical assistant administrative duties. Includes introduction to the medical assisting and health profession, ethics, safety, and security in the medical office, integrated administrative procedures, health insurance, medical coding and billing. Communication and management skills in leadership, conflict resolution, and customer service are emphasized.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 1600 - Medical Assisting
6 credits
Focuses on knowledge necessary to perform clinical competencies as a medical assistant. Includes emergency procedures and first aid, therapeutic approach, integrated clinical procedures, diagnostic procedures, and laboratory procedures.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or concurrent enrollment in NURS 1000
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 1700 - Medical Assisting Internship
4 credits
Designed to provide for student attainment of the Entry Level Competencies for the Medical Assistant. Placement in an ambulatory health care setting is required. In an actual work situation, students will perform both administrative and clinical competencies. Administrative competencies include performance of clerical functions, bookkeeping procedures and preparation of special accounting entries. Clinical competencies include knowledge of fundamental principles, specimen collection, diagnostic testing and patient care. Transdisciplinary competencies will be integrated in both the clinical and administrative areas. These include communication, legal concepts, patient instruction and operational functions.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or or concurrent enrollment in HEAL 1030 or HEAL 1600
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 1860 - Phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory
2 credits
Focuses on the knowledge and skill necessary to perform phlebotomy and specific clinical laboratory duties. Skills include drawing blood, obtaining blood cultures, using Lancet or a Microlance for a Microdraw or an Infant Heel Stick, and measuring bleeding time.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 2020 - Emergency First Response
3 credits
Designed to meet the skill requirements of students majoring in health related fields and for those working in fields requiring the individual to respond with first aid in the line of duty. Meets or exceeds American Red Cross standards for Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and standards for the Utah Emergency Medical Training Council First Responder Course.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 2977 - Cooperative Education
1-3 credits
Provides supervised on-the-job training in health. Students meet with the instructor/coordinator periodically during the course to determine and evaluate learning objectives, hours to be worked and credit agreements.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEAL 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Individual work approved by instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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HEP 2000 - First Aid and Emergency Care
2 credits
Provides instruction and practical experience for the development of first aid knowledge, skills, and personal judgment. Focuses on recognizing emergencies, activating EMS, and providing direct care.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Fee: $25.00
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HEP 2300 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1 credit
Techniques and skills of adult, child, and infant airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the lay person (one rescuer). Taught according to current standards.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
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HEP 2500 - Health and Wellness
2 credits
Designed to enable students to enhance personal wellness by gaining understanding about the social, physical, spiritual, and emotional dimensions of health, and by applying different strategies for improving personal health behaviors.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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HEP 3000 - Drugs and Human Behavior
3 credits
Students evaluate the historical and modern use, misuse, and abuse of drugs in relation to current concepts of physical, social, and emotional wellness. Special emphasis on educational and community strategies for prevention of drug-related problems.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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HEP 3100 - School Health Programs
3 credits
Essentials of the existing paradigm of Comprehensive School Health Programs and their development in relation to current child health status. Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Formal acceptance into the School Health Education Emphasis or School Health Minor or instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
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HEP 3200 - Consumer Health
3 credits
Focuses on helping students become discriminating consumers of health information, health products, and health services.
Campus: Online.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
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HEP 3300 - Clinical Experience I
1 credit
Clinical experience in school health education.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into School Health major or minor and Admission into Teacher Education
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $50.00
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HEP 3400 - Stress Management
3 credits
Concepts and principles of personal stress management, with special emphasis on effective stress management coping strategies, maximizing positive stress outcomes, and minimizing negative stress effects, to aid in obtaining and maintaining a balanced health homeostatic condition.
Campus: Online.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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