Apr 30, 2024

2017-2018 Catalog

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English
	ENG 407 Seminar Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated for up to 8 credits, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 409 Internship Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 8 credits, if content is different. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-8 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 418 Topics in Theory and Criticism Concentrated study of a school or schools of criticism or of a theoretical problem. Readings will include theoretical and practical criticism. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 and one 300-level literature course or consent of instructor Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 421 Studies in British Literature A study of special issues and topics in British literature. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 and one 300-level literature course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 432 Studies in American Literature A study of special issues and topics in American literature. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 and one 300-level literature course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 441 Studies in Continental European Literature A study of special issues and topics related to literatures of continental Europe. Specific focus will be identified in the online schedule of classes. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 447 Major Figures An in-depth study of a major figure in literature or of two closely related figures. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 and one 300-level literature course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 465 Teaching Literature Introduction to the theory and practice of teaching literature at the secondary/early college level, including national and Oregon standards, constructing coherent units of literary study and assessments and professional resources. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 and one upper division literature course Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 489 Studies in U.S. Minority Literature In-depth study of the literature of a specific minority or ethnic group in the U.S., such as African-American, Chicano, etc. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 490 Studies in World Literatures In-depth study of literary works outside the European/U.S. tradition, such as African or Asian. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 498 Senior Capstone Provides guidance in producing and assembling the senior capstone portfolio required of all students in the BA in English degree, all tracks. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 507 Seminar Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated for up to 8 credits, if content is different. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 518 Topics in Theory and Criticism Concentrated study of a school or schools of criticism or of a theoretical problem. Readings will include theoretical and practical criticism. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 521 Studies in British Literature A study of special issues and topics in British literature. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 532 Studies in American Literature A study of special issues and topics in American literature. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 541 Studies in Continental European Literature A study of special issues and topics related to literatures of continental Europe. Specific focus will be identified in the online schedule of classes. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 547 Major Figures An in-depth study of a major figure in literature or of two closely related figures. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 565 Teaching Literature Introduction to the theory and practice of teaching literature at the secondary/early college level, including national and Oregon standards, constructing coherent units of literary study and assessments and professional resources. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 218 and one upper division literature course Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 589 Studies in U.S. Minority Literature In-depth study of the literature of a specific minority or ethnic group in the U.S., such as African-American, Chicano, etc. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. May be repeated once for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 590 Studies in World Literatures In-depth study of literary works outside the European/U.S. tradition, such as African or Asian. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENG 606 Special Individual Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. Provides graduate students the opportunity to study a special or individual area of interest under the guidance of a designated faculty member. May be repeated for up to 9 credits, if content is different. Credits: 1-15 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
Entrepreneurship
	ENT 320 Entrepreneurial Finance Introduction to tools entrepreneurs use to manage scarce resources in a new venture. Covers bootstrapping techniques and funding strategies of both debt and equity. Students will learn applied approaches to current asset and liability management, risk management and managing cash flow. Credits: 1 Prerequisite: BA 211 or equivalent Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 330 Planning and Creating New Ventures How to start a business, with emphasis on the assessment of business opportunities and the concepts, skills, information and attitudes required to successfully create a new venture. Students will prepare a business plan. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 350 Small Business Management Understanding the process of managing one’s own business. Includes organizational controls, strategic planning, ethics, the business owner’s role in society and human resource management. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 360 Small Business Marketing Focuses on key marketing concepts and methods used by small and growing businesses. Topics may include targeted marketing, distribution alternatives, assessment of market potential, personal selling, networking and referrals, alternatives to high-cost advertising and low-budget or no-budget market research. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 365 Retailing Retailing is the business of offering goods and services for sale to end consumers for their own consumption, rather than for resale. This course introduces retailers as part of a product’s supply chain; applies marketing concepts and processes (e.g., market segmentation, consumer behavior, marketing mix) to retail strategy; considers decisions that are critical to bricks and mortar stores; and introduces the basics of e-commerce. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 380 Entrepreneurs Today Students will explore the entrepreneurial process from the viewpoint of successful entrepreneurs. Students will have opportunity to evaluate their own interest and readiness for starting a business. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 381 Creativity and Entrepreneurs Interactive workshop designed to introduce students to the creative process, how ideas are generated, what blocks creative thinking and how to establish an environment that fosters creativity. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 382 Innovation and Strategy Interactive workshop exploring how to take a new idea to fruition, the barriers faced in the implementation stage and how to overcome them. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 383 Entrepreneurs and Society Interactive workshop exploring how entrepreneurs face ethical issues and the role of personal values in the development and operation of a small business. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 384 Going Into Business In Oregon Explores the legal and administrative requirements for establishing a business in Oregon. Topics covered will include filing and fees, employee rights and Oregon law, regulations of local jurisdictions, reporting requirements and other state regulations. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ENT 460 Entrepreneurship in Action Students will gain practical experience of entrepreneurship by working on a consulting project for a business, performing an internship, writing a business plan for their own business idea or through other projects approved by the instructor. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ENT 320 or consent of instructor Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
Earth Science
	ES 104 Earth System Science Focus on the solar system, the processes driven by the interior of Earth, including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism and introduction to study of Earth materials. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Credits: 5 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 105 Earth System Science Focus on physical and chemical processes occurring at the surface of Earth with an emphasis on energy in the Earth system. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Credits: 5 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 106 Earth System Science Focus on human impacts to the Earth system, including chemical and physical aspects of water pollution, oceanography, air pollution, meteorology and global climate change. Not open to students who have taken more advanced course in the corresponding subject matter. Three hours of lecture and one two hour laboratory per week. Credits: 5 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 201 Principles of Geology Emphasizes Earth’s internal processes with topics including plate tectonics, minerals, igneous rocks and processes, volcanism, metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, rock deformation, geologic structures and earthquakes. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Credits: 4 Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 202 Principles of Geology Emphasizes Earth surface processes with topics including sedimentary rocks, sedimentary processes, rock weathering, mass wasting, river systems, groundwater, glaciers, deserts and coastal processes. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Credits: 4 Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 203 Principles of Geology Explores the origin and dynamics of Earth’s interior, surface, ocean, atmospheric and biological systems and critically evaluates topics including the age of the Earth and the origin of life. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 301 Petrographic Microscopy Introduction to the basic techniques for using a petrographic microscope to describe, identify and interpret Earth materials. Course integrates field observations, microscopic investigations of rocks and minerals and digital image analysis to solve geologic problems. One-hour lecture and two-hour laboratory per week. Additional field trips outside of scheduled class time may be required. Credits: 2 Prerequisite: ES 201 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 302 Quantitative Methods Focus on quantitative techniques in geology, applied mathematics, basic statistics, software applications and field technology. One hour of lecture and two-hour laboratory per week. Additional field trips outside of scheduled class time may be required. Credits: 2 Prerequisite: Introductory geology course (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor Quantitative Literacy: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 303 Geologic Field Techniques Introduction to the methods and techniques of geological observation and interpretation, with an emphasis on understanding Earth processes in the field and reconstructing the physical history of the Earth; the stratigraphic, petrologic and structural relations of rocks; geological illustration and report writing. One three-hour laboratory; required weekend field trips. Credits: 1 Prerequisite: ES 203 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 304 Survey of the Fossil Record Explores the 4 billion year fossil record of life on earth. Survey of the diversity of fossil forms and the criteria used to distinguish fossils, evolution of increasingly complex forms of life. Course emphasizes concise and precise writing and critical thinking skills. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 321 Structural Geology Introduction to mapping, analysis and interpretation of folds, faults, lineations, foliations and other structures exhibited by rocks. Emphasis is on the basic techniques of analyzing geologic structures associated in space and time and interpreting the structural history of the lithosphere. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week; required field trip. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 201 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 322 Geomorphology and Aerial Photo Interpretation Study of the physical and chemical processes operating at the earth’s surface and their resulting landforms. Topics include weathering processes, soils, mass wasting, river systems, glacial phenomena, tectonic landscapes, volcanic areas and coastal regions. Analytical techniques include interpretation of aerial photographs, map analysis and quantitative approaches to geologic problem-solving. Supplemental field trips are incorporated as needed. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 202 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 331 Introduction to Oceanography Introduction to physical oceanography with topics including sea floor tectonics, ocean basin physiography, sediment production and transport, physical properties of sea water, chemistry of sea water, air-sea interaction, ocean circulation, tides, waves and coastal processes. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 340 Principles of Cartography Introduction to cartography and the principles of map design. Topics include geodesy, scaling, projections, coordinate systems, data collection, computer cartography, map design, color models, symbolization and map production. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: MTH 111 or higher or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 341 Geographic Information Systems I Introduction to Geographic Information Systems using the ArcGIS software platform. Topics include cartographic principles, coordinate systems, map projections, vector/raster data models, geodatabases, attribute data management, data exploration/queries, data display, map production, geoprocessing, attribute/feature editing and metadata. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 202 and GEOG 105 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 342 Geographic Information Systems II Continuation of Geographic Information Systems I, using ArcGIS software platform. Topics include advanced editing, spatial analysis, vector data analysis, raster data analysis, terrain mapping, watershed analysis, spatial interpolation, geocoding, network analysis, GIS Modeling, Python scripting. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 341 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 351 Geology for Educators Introduces future teachers to approaches for using the Earth as a natural laboratory to examine scientific issues of societal concern, including the dynamic processes that shape the Earth, its landscapes and its climate. Emphasizes hands-on learning and modern approaches for using Earth science concepts in the classroom. Will be taught in alternating winter quarters. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 354 Geology of Earthquakes Introduction to earthquake phenomena with an emphasis on the impact to people, infrastructure and natural resources in Oregon and the western United States. Course will focus on using seismology to interpret interior of Earth, mechanisms that cause earthquakes, relation to plate tectonics and associated hazards. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week; supplemental field trips will be incorporated as needed. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Introductory geology course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 390 Basic Meteorology An introductory study of atmospheric processes and meteorologic phenomena. Topics include structure of the atmosphere, heat transfer, air pressure, precipitation, circulation, data collection and weather forecasting. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 401 Research Terms and hours to be arranged. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-15 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 406 Special Individual Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-15 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 407 Senior Seminar Study and research on a broad-ranging topic in the Earth Sciences. Assessment will be based primarily on a formal presentation and on student participation in weekly meetings in which the class will discuss the Earth Science topic/issue. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Two hours of lecture. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 408 Workshop Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-15 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 431 Paleobiology The evolution of terrestrial and marine ecosystems interpreted from the fossil record; the application of paleontological data to resolving problems in earth history. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 203 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 444 Remote Sensing Introduction to Remote Sensing and the acquisition of images at the Earth’s surface. Topics include introduction to photogrammetric principles, electromagnetic radiation, spectral properties of Earth materials, cameras and sensors, aerial photography, satellite imagery, data processing, image classification, image interpretation and scientific applications. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 342 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 450 Introduction to Petrology Focus on the textures, compositions and genetic associations of diverse suites of rock types. Study of the structure, chemistry, physical properties and occurrences of rock-forming minerals augment the rock study. Emphasis is on the integration of hand sample study, petrographic microscopy and digital image analysis to solve geologic problems. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 301 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 453 Geology of the Pacific Northwest An introduction to geology, geological history, tectonic evolution, geological resources and landscape development of Western North America, with an emphasis on the geology of Oregon. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: A general geology course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 454 Volcanology Study of the processes and products of volcanism. Focus is on rock types, structures, field relations, tectonic settings, conditions of origin and geologic history of volcanism with specific emphasis on the Pacific North-west. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week; supplemental field trips will be incorporated as needed. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Introductory geology course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 458 Field Studies in Geology Field excursions to study geology at classic localities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Terms and hours to be arranged. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 460 Energy and Mineral Resources Focus on the geology of energy and mineral resources in terms of their description, occurrence, origin and distribution. Also considers extraction, treatment, uses and reserves of mineral and energy resources; the historical, economic and social issues involved with certain resources; and the environmental implications of the use and exploitation of resources. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week. Offered alternate years. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Introductory geology course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 473 Environmental Geology Study of contemporary environmental issues as related to geologic systems. Topics include geologic hazards, land use, groundwater-surface water-soil contamination, remediation technologies, environmental planning, habitat restoration, applied analytical techniques and consulting practice. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Supplemental field trips will be incorporated as needed. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 202 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 476 Hydrology Investigation of near-surface hydrologic systems of the Earth. Topics include the hydrologic cycle, water budgets, introductory fluid dynamics, groundwater systems, watershed analysis, water quality and water resource evaluation. Offered alternate years. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week. Supplemental field trips will be incorporated as needed. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 202 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 486 Petroleum Geology Introduction to the principles of petroleum geology and methods used for discovery of oil in the subsurface environment. Topics include historical overview, properties of oil and natural gas, geologic environments, generation and migration, reservoir properties, traps and seals, methods of exploration, drilling techniques and extraction and case studies of classic petroleum-producing regions of the world. Laboratory activities include geologic maps, well log analysis, geophysical logs, seismic stratigraphy and quantitative approaches to geologic problem solving. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week; supplemental field trips are incorporated as needed. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 202 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 491 Stratigraphy and Depositional Systems Course designed for both Earth Science majors and general interest audiences. Course offers an overview of clastic depositional environments and sequences, including continental, marine marginal and deep marine settings. Concepts and applications of facies and stratigraphic modeling will be explored, with an emphasis on natural resource exploration and recovery. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 203 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 492 Advanced GIS Applications in Earth Science Focus on the application of geographic information systems to real-world problems in the Earth Sciences. Emphasis is placed on the use of computer technology in analyzing spatial and temporal relationships of geologic systems. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 342 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 493 Sedimentary Geology Description and interpretation of sedimentary lithology, textures and structures, primarily at the thin section, hand sample and outcrop scale; the principles of transport/depositional processes; techniques of sedimentary analysis; sedimentary environments; and facies models. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Required field trips. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 450 and either ES 431 or ES 491 or consent of instructor; should be taken during the student’s senior year and requires a significant pre-existing geological knowledge base Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 508 Workshop Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-15 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 531 Paleobiology The evolution of terrestrial and marine ecosystems interpreted from the fossil record; the application of paleontological data to resolving problems in earth history. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 544 Remote Sensing Introduction to Remote Sensing and the acquisition of images at the Earth’s surface. Topics include introduction to photogrammetric principles, electromagnetic radiation, spectral properties of Earth materials, cameras and sensors, aerial photography, satellite imagery, data processing, image classification, image interpretation and scientific applications. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 342 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 550 Introduction to Petrology Focus on the textures, compositions and genetic associations of diverse suites of rock types. Study of the structure, chemistry, physical properties and occurrences of rock-forming minerals augment the rock study. Emphasis is on the integration of hand sample study, petrographic microscopy and digital image analysis to solve geologic problems. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 301 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 553 Geology of the Pacific Northwest An introduction to geology, geological history, tectonic evolution, geological resources and landscape development of Western North America, with an emphasis on the geology of Oregon. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: A general geology course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 554 Volcanology Study of the processes and products of volcanism. Focus is on rock types, structures, field relations, tectonic settings, conditions of origin and geologic history of volcanism with specific emphasis on the Pacific North-west. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week; supplemental field trips will be incorporated as needed. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Introductory geology course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 558 Field Studies in Geology Field excursions to study geology at classic localities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Terms and hours to be arranged. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 560 Energy and Mineral Resources Focus on the geology of energy and mineral resources in terms of their description, occurrence, origin and distribution. Also considers extraction, treatment, uses and reserves of mineral and energy resources; the historical, economic and social issues involved with certain resources; and the environmental implications of the use and exploitation of resources. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week. Offered alternate years. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Introductory geology course or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 573 Environmental Geology Study of contemporary environmental issues as related to geologic systems. Topics include geologic hazards, land use, groundwater-surface water-soil contamination, remediation technologies, environmental planning, habitat restoration, applied analytical techniques and consulting practice. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Supplemental field trips will be incorporated as needed. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 576 Hydrology Investigation of near-surface hydrologic systems of the Earth. Topics include the hydrologic cycle, water budgets, introductory fluid dynamics, groundwater systems, watershed analysis, water quality and water resource evaluation. Offered alternate years. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week. Supplemental field trips will be incorporated as needed. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 591 Stratigraphy and Depositional Systems Course designed for both Earth Science majors and general interest audiences. Course offers an overview of clastic depositional environments and sequences, including continental, marine marginal and deep marine settings. Concepts and applications of facies and stratigraphic modeling will be explored, with an emphasis on natural resource exploration and recovery. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 592 Advanced GIS Applications in Earth Science Focus on the application of geographic information systems to real-world problems in the Earth Sciences. Emphasis is placed on the use of computer technology in analyzing spatial and temporal relationships of geologic systems. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	ES 606 Special Individual Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. Credits: 1-15 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
Exercise Science
	EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise Science Introduction to the field of exercise science and its various professional applications. An overview of the sub-disciplines of exercise science will be provided as well as career tracks and opportunities and related professional organizations. Students develop their own philosophies and select a program/career track. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 238 Teaching Educational Gymnastics Designed for physical education and elementary education majors and those in related fields who may teach physical activities to students. Students learn how to perform, teach and spot beginning and intermediate gymnastics and tumbling skills and activities. Credits: 2 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 239 Teaching Movement Education Students learn how to teach movement concepts, fundamental motor skills and physical activity to children. Emphasis on learning developmentally appropriate physical activities for children (K-6), motor skill analysis and assessment, methods for task variation, movement progression development and teaching strategies. Credits: 3 Corequisite: EXS 330 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 240 Teaching Dance in Physical Education Course provides students with the pedagogical content knowledge for teaching creative and recreational forms of dance within the K-12 physical education curriculum. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 241 Teaching Games I Activity and theory designed to experience, examine and develop a non-traditional curriculum for K-12 physical education following the Teaching Games for Understanding model. Various physical activities included that can be part of the TGfU model in physical education. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 242 Teaching Games II Activity and theory designed to experience, examine and develop a non-traditional curriculum for K-12 physical education following the Sport Education model. Various physical activities included that can be part of the Sport Education model in physical education. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 243 Teaching Outdoor and Adventure Education Activity and theory designed to experience, examine and develop a non-traditional curriculum for K-12 physical education. Various outdoor and adventure activities included that can be part of an alternative curriculum in physical education. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 244 Teaching Aerobic Fitness Provides students with the pedagogical content knowledge for teaching aerobic fitness and related conditioning activities within the K-12 physical education curriculum and various venues in the fitness industry. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 245 Teaching Strength Training and Conditioning Exposes students to a variety of training methodologies, philosophies and applications. Emphasis is to prepare students with an adequate knowledge base in the area of resistance exercise and conditioning so they may write prescriptive training regimens for specific performance areas. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 301 Basic Exercise Science Acquaints students with basic principles of exercise physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics and motor development. Emphasis is on application of these principles to younger populations. The course assumes limited background in anatomy, physiology and physics. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 310 Motor Learning Study of principles of motor learning and their influence on the learning, retention and performance of motor skills. Credits: 4 Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 320 Fitness Programming for General Populations Organization and implementation of fitness activities and programs for general populations in fitness clubs, community centers, clinics and private corporations. Special emphasis given to job opportunities and professional certifications (ACSM, NSCA). Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 330 Teaching Methods in Physical Education I Course provides pre-service physical education specialists with an introduction to the theory and practice of teaching physical education to children. Students will be actively involved in a comprehensive, service-learning, teaching practicum with local home-schooled children throughout the course. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 230 , EXS 310 and EXS 371 Corequisite: EXS 239 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 335 Field Experience in Physical Education A physical education field-based experience within a K-12 school setting, under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Credits: 1 Prerequisite: EXS 330 and three of the following classes: EXS 239 , EXS 240 , EXS 241 , EXS 242 , EXS 243 , EXS 244 and EXS 245 , and instructor approval. Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 359 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Examination in the techniques used in the prevention of athletic injuries, including taping, bandaging and strapping along with how to recognize and evaluate basic signs and symptoms associated with common injuries. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory each week. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 361 Coaching Youth Sports Examination of the practices and philosophies involved in coaching and administering youth sports with emphasis on developing practical materials and philosophical goals and strategies. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 371 Kinesiology Students will study the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and will apply movement analysis techniques to a wide range of fundamental and activity specific movement patterns. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BI 234 ; MTH 105 or MTH 111 (or higher); all prereqs with a grade of C- or better Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 375 Athletics: Coaching and Administration An examination of the dynamics of personal interaction in athletics; guidance in practice and game organization and conduct; and knowledge of the scope and function of athletic governing bodies as well as current trends and problems in athletics. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 376 Introduction to Sport Management Explores aspects of the changing world of sport management and reviews the latest business trends and career opportunities that may exist for the student both domestically and internationally. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024

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ENG 407 Seminar

ENG 409 Internship

ENG 418 Topics in Theory and Criticism

ENG 421 Studies in British Literature

ENG 432 Studies in American Literature

ENG 441 Studies in Continental European Literature

ENG 447 Major Figures

ENG 465 Teaching Literature

ENG 489 Studies in U.S. Minority Literature

ENG 490 Studies in World Literatures

ENG 498 Senior Capstone

ENG 507 Seminar

ENG 518 Topics in Theory and Criticism

ENG 521 Studies in British Literature

ENG 532 Studies in American Literature

ENG 541 Studies in Continental European Literature

ENG 547 Major Figures

ENG 565 Teaching Literature

ENG 589 Studies in U.S. Minority Literature

ENG 590 Studies in World Literatures

ENG 606 Special Individual Studies

ENT 320 Entrepreneurial Finance

ENT 330 Planning and Creating New Ventures

ENT 350 Small Business Management

ENT 360 Small Business Marketing

ENT 365 Retailing

ENT 380 Entrepreneurs Today

ENT 381 Creativity and Entrepreneurs

ENT 382 Innovation and Strategy

ENT 383 Entrepreneurs and Society

ENT 384 Going Into Business In Oregon

ENT 460 Entrepreneurship in Action

ES 104 Earth System Science

ES 105 Earth System Science

ES 106 Earth System Science

ES 201 Principles of Geology

ES 202 Principles of Geology

ES 203 Principles of Geology

ES 301 Petrographic Microscopy

ES 302 Quantitative Methods

ES 303 Geologic Field Techniques

ES 304 Survey of the Fossil Record

ES 321 Structural Geology

ES 322 Geomorphology and Aerial Photo Interpretation

ES 331 Introduction to Oceanography

ES 340 Principles of Cartography

ES 341 Geographic Information Systems I

ES 342 Geographic Information Systems II

ES 351 Geology for Educators

ES 354 Geology of Earthquakes

ES 390 Basic Meteorology

ES 401 Research

ES 406 Special Individual Studies

ES 407 Senior Seminar

ES 408 Workshop

ES 431 Paleobiology

ES 444 Remote Sensing

ES 450 Introduction to Petrology

ES 453 Geology of the Pacific Northwest

ES 454 Volcanology

ES 458 Field Studies in Geology

ES 460 Energy and Mineral Resources

ES 473 Environmental Geology

ES 476 Hydrology

ES 486 Petroleum Geology

ES 491 Stratigraphy and Depositional Systems

ES 492 Advanced GIS Applications in Earth Science

ES 493 Sedimentary Geology

ES 508 Workshop

ES 531 Paleobiology

ES 544 Remote Sensing

ES 550 Introduction to Petrology

ES 553 Geology of the Pacific Northwest

ES 554 Volcanology

ES 558 Field Studies in Geology

ES 560 Energy and Mineral Resources

ES 573 Environmental Geology

ES 576 Hydrology

ES 591 Stratigraphy and Depositional Systems