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EXERCISE SCIENCE (EX) |
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EX 443. Kinesiology (3)
Mechanical principles of body movements involved in various motor skills. Prerequisites: and or or and six hours of athletic training or physical education.
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EX 444. Exercise Physiology (3)
Human adaptation to exercise and training. Prerequisites: and or or and six hours of athletic training or physical education.
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EX 445. Exercise Physiology Lab (1)
Designed for Exercise Science Emphasis. Lab experience in spirometry, VO2 sub maximal and maximal testing with the bicycle ergometer, field testing VO2, strength testing, power testing, blood pressure testing, muscular endurance testing, lactate testing, nutritional assessment, EKG testing, and blood sugar testing. Prerequisites: AH 200 or PE 200 or EX 240 and 6 hours of Athletic Training or Physical Education.
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EX 446. Biomechanics of Human Movement (3)
Biomechanical concepts critical to assessment, description, and qualitative analysis of human movement in exercise, sport, and locomotive activities are studied. Prerequisites: PE 443 and or .
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EX 449. Exercise Science Internship (9)
Three hundred sixty hour field experience in an approved clinical, corporate, public, military, or commercial physical fitness facility/program.
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EX 451. Exercise Testing and Prescription (3)
A standardized curriculum to train and develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the exercise and fitness professional.
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EX 470. Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs (3)
The development and administration of strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, and agility programs. Prerequisites: AH 200 or PE 200 or EX 240 and 6 hours of athletic training or physical education.
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EX 472. Performance Enhancement Specialist (3)
Designed for athletic trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, coaches and other sports professionals who want to work with players at all levels, from the secondary education and university tier, to professional and Olympic level athletes. With course completion, students may sit for the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM PES) certification exam. Prerequisites: Approval of the Department Chair.
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EX 474. Corrective Exercise Specialist (3)
Provides the advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully work with clients suffering from musculoskeletal impairments, imbalances or post-rehabilitation concerns. With course completion, students may sit for the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES) certification exam. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Chair.
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EX 475. Emergency Management of Athletic Injuries (1-3)
Current methods of emergency medical treatment of athletic injuries, proper recognition, management, and transportation of acute athletic injuries and illnesses. Course may be taken or repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours credit. Prerequisites: AH 200 or PE 200 or EX 240 and 6 hours of Athletic Training or Physical Education.
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EX 476. Sports Medicine Seminar and Workshop (1-3)
Current knowledge, philosophies, and trends in sports medicine and athletic training. Prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries/illnesses. Presentations and some experience in taping and evaluation provided. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: AH 200 or PE 200 or EX 240 and 6 hours of Athletic Training or Physical Education.
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EX 498. Selected Topics in Exercise Science (1-3)
Critical readings, lectures, discussion, and laboratory experiences in physical education. Specific content and nature of courses are determined by student needs and interests. Research paper required. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit.
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FINANCE (FI) |
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FI 300. Finance (3)
Survey of financial management of the private firms, with emphasis on financial statements, sources of capital, and management of fixed assets. Prerequisites: AC 212 or AC 300 , EC 202 , EC 201 , and MH 113 .
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FI 310. Managerial Finance (3)
Financial management, emphasizing analytical frameworks in finance, including cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, financial analysis, forecasting and resource allocation. Prerequisites: FI 300 .
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FI 330. Personal Financial Planning (3)
Financial planning objectives and needs from both the individual and family point of view with emphasis on establishing a framework for personal decisions in relationship to investing, financing, and risk management in real and financial assets and human capital. Prerequisites: FI 300 .
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FI 340. Investments (3)
Role of securities markets in economic life, with attention to types of securities, purchase and sale of securities, factors influencing market price and the relation of stock speculation to the banking system and general economic conditions. Prerequisites: FI 300 .
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FI 350. Fundamentals of Risk Management and Insurance (3)
A study of the insurance industry, including life and property insurance. Examines the different types of insurance contracts and gives an introduction to how insurance companies operate, specifically how they price insurance policies and plan for uncertain future payouts. Prerequisites: "C" or higher in .
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FI 360. Principles of Real Estate (3)
Fundamentals of real property, measurement and economic value, legal implications (with emphasis on Alabama law), financing, valuation, ethics, and the functions of the brokerage office. Prerequisites: AC 212 , BA 263 , EC 202 , FI 300 , and proficiency in business mathematics.
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FI 380. Computerized Financial Modeling (3)
Analysis of financial concepts such as the time value of money, amortization, and asset pricing through computerized models. Prerequisites: .
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FI 407. Independent Study in Finance (1-3)
Independent study in finance. Content and nature determined by individual needs and interests of the students. Required research paper and projects. Maximum of three hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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FI 408. Selected Topics in Finance (1-3)
Readings, lectures, and discussions on subject matter so current that it is not generally included in other course offerings. Use of the Internet is part of this course. Offered on an irregular basis, based on student need and interest. Prerequisites: Senior standing.
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FI 410. Monetary Theory and Policy (3)
Analysis of the origin and role of money as well as money supply. The course also examines the effects of monetary policy on the economy using money demand and money supply models. Prerequisites: FI 300 .
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FI 420. Asset Pricing and Portfolio Analysis (3)
Analysis of the process of financial decision making and the role of financial markets, focusing on capital asset pricing theories as well as portfolio investment strategies in evolving financial market environments. Prerequisites: .
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FI 440. Management of Financial Institutions (3)
Analysis of the management of firms in the financial services industry, including risk management, investment banking, and global financial markets. Prerequisites: .
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FI 451. International Finance (3)
Analysis of principles underlying the international securities market, international banking systems, exchange rates, currency markets, international portfolio investment, and current national policies. Prerequisites: and .
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FI 460. Finance Internship (3)
A work related experience in a private, public, or governmental organization enhancing the applications of finance theories and concepts. Corequisites: , and senior standing. Students may not register for this course until the application has been completed and approved by the Dean's office.
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FI 480. Financial Derivatives (3)
Analysis of financial derivatives such as futures, options, and other derivatives focusing on trading structures, pricing, strategies, hedging strategies, and regulations. Prerequisites: .
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FRENCH (FR) |
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FR 101. Introductory French I (3)
Basic reading, writing, oral comprehension, and speaking skills. Designed for students with no prior French or only one year of high-school French.
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FR 102. Introductory French II (3)
A continuation of FR 101 . Prerequisites: FR 101 or equivalent or permission of the Department.
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FR 201. Intermediate French I (3)
Further training in the four language skills. Students with previous language training will be placed at appropriate level. Prerequisites: FR 102 or equivalent or permission of the Department.
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FR 202. Intermediate French II (3)
A continuation of FR 201 . Prerequisites: FR 201 or equivalent or permission of the Department.
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FR 310. Readings in French Literature (1-3)
Selected readings in French drama, fiction, and lyric poetry. Prerequisites: Permission of department.
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GEOGRAPHY (GY) |
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GY 100. Introduction to Geography (3)
An introduction to the basic concepts of physical and human geography based upon the five basic themes of geography: location, place, relationships within places, movements, and regions.
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GEOLOGY (GE) |
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GE 102. Physical Geology (4)
Introduction to geology, with emphasis on earth materials and modern processes including geologic hazards. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
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GE 302. Marine Geology (4)
A study of the geology of the ocean basins, with special emphasis on the continental shelves. Prerequisites: GE 102 , MH 246 recommended. (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
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GE 370. Environmental Geology (4)
Practical applications of geology to environmental issues such as natural hazards, waste disposal and pollution, discovery and exploitation of mineral, energy and water resources, land use planning, and environmental impact and related legal issues. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: GE 102 .
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GE 392. History of Life on Earth (4)
A survey of life and geologic settings through time, including methods, principles of evolution and stratigraphy, practical experience and collecting and analyzing fossils, and cultural implications. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Eight hours of biology and GE 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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GE 463. Coastal Geomorphology (4)
Coastal processes and features, including waves and currents, beaches, inlets, and coastal engineering structures. Includes several short cruises and other field trips. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the Dean. Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.
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GE 468. Selected Topics in Marine Geology (1-4)
Requirements and interests of students determine the topics to be covered, such as marine paleoecology, recent marine sedimentation, or others. Prerequisites: Eight semester hours of geology and permission of the instructor and the Dean. Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.
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GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) |
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GRE 300. Graduate Record Examination Preparation (1)
The study of exam content, formatting, and scoring of the Graduate Record Examination. Students will explore content from the three sections of the GRE, including analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning. Prerequisites: , , and junior standing.
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HISTORY (HY) |
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HY 101. History of Western Civilization I (3)
Survey of Western Civilization until 1500.
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HY 102. History of Western Civilization II (3)
Survey of Western Civilization from 1500 to present. Emphasis on the rise of modern society. Prerequisites: HY 101 .
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HY 103. Honors Western Civilization (3)
An in-depth survey of Western Civilization until 1500. Prerequisites: ACT composite score of 24 or higher and an ACT Reading score of 26 or higher.
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HY 104. Honors Western Civilization II (3)
An in-depth survey of Western Civilization from 1500 to present, with emphasis on the rise of modern society. Students meeting one of the three latter requirements and successfully completing HY 104 will also earn three hours in HY 103 . Prerequisites: HY 103 with a “C” or higher or ACT composite score of 28 or higher and an ACT Reading score of 28 or CLEP or AP score at the requisite level.
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HY 211. American History I (3)
Social, economic, and political aspects of American history from the discovery of the New World through the Civil War.
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HY 212. American History II (3)
The development of the United States since the Civil War.
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HY 300. Historical Methodologies and Practices (3)
A writing-intensive introduction to the theoretical and philosophical approaches to history. The class will prepare students for senior-level history courses and for their senior year seminar projects. Special attention will be paid to the conventions of historical writing and the historian’s craft. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and at least nine hours of 100 and 200-level history courses.
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HY 311. Colonial and Revolutionary America (3)
America from the Age of Discovery through the American Revolution and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 312. The Early National Period (3)
The United States from 1789 to 1824. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 313. Jacksonian America (3)
The United States from 1820 through 1845. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 314. The Civil War Era (3)
United Stated politics and culture from the Mexican-American War through the end of Congressional Reconstruction. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 315. Gilded Age and Progressive Era (3)
The United States from 1877 through the First World War. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 316. America From WWI to WWII (3)
The United States from the 1920s through the conclusion of WWII. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 317. U.S. Since 1945 (3)
A study of America from the dawn of the Cold War until the present. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 333. Europe in the 19th Century (3)
Political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments in Europe from 1805 to 1918. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 335. Contemporary Europe (3)
Political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments in Europe from 1945 to present. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 341. History of England to 1688 (3)
England from prehistory to 1688. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 342. History of England and Britain, 1689 to the Present (3)
England and the British Empire from 1689 to the present. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
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HY 361. Latin America to 1810 (3)
Latin American history from the pre-contact Amerindian cultures to the wars of independence in the early nineteenth century.
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HY 362. Latin America since 1810 (3)
The Latin American nations from their independence struggles with Portugal and Spain to the modern era.
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HY 400. Seminar in Historical Studies (3)
The capstone course for history majors, designed to provide training in the principles of historical research and writing. Substantial research paper required. History majors should take HY 400 in the first semester of their senior year. Prerequisites: Senior standing.
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HY 403. The First World War (3)
A study of the origins of the First World War emphasizing the evolution of strategy, operations, and tactics. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 404. The Second World War (3)
A study of warfare from 1931 through 1945, emphasizing strategy, operations and tactics. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 405. War of the Modern Age (3)
The study of war and warfare from 1859 through September 11, 200 1, with an emphasis on the evolution of strategy, operations, and tactics. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 406. Film and History (3)
A survey of the history of film and the development of film within its cultural context. The course will include frequent discussions of the proper use of film in the classroom. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 407. Independent Study in History (3)
Independent study for qualified undergraduate students. Research project required. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300 level history courses.
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HY 409. Internship (3)
Supervised internship with a departmentally-approved public history facility, archival institution, or historical journal. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses, letter of agreement from the host institution and approval of both the supervising faculty member and the department chair.
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HY 410. American Diplomatic History (3)
A study of the diplomatic events and foreign policy decisions in American history, with special emphasis on the United States as a world power. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 418. U.S. Constitutional History I (3)
An exploration of the cultural foundations of U.S. constitutional law and constitutionalism from the Glorious Revolution through 1868. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses
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HY 419. U.S. Constitutional History II (3)
An exploration of the evolution of U.S. constitutional law and constitutionalism from 1868 through the 1980s. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 420. History of Alabama (3)
A survey of the major developments and events in the history of Alabama from the colonial period until the twentieth century. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 421. History of the Old South (3)
A survey of the history of the South to 1865. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 422. History of the New South (3)
The development of the South since Reconstruction and the South’s place in the nation today. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 423. The Military History of the Civil War (3)
A survey of the military campaigns of the American Civil War from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 437. History of Nazism and Fascism (3)
History of the rise of fascist regimes throughout Europe following the First World War with emphasis on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 451. History of Japan (3)
Philosophy, geography, and history of Japan. Prerequisites: and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 452. History of China (3)
Philosophy, geography, and history of China. Prerequisites: and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 457. Natural History of the Black Belt (3)
A survey of the natural, environmental, cultural, and social history of the Black Belt region. Prerequisites: and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 471. African-American History, 1400-1865 (3)
The history of African-Americans from their roots in West Africa to emancipation in the United States. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 472. African-American History, 1866-Present (3)
This history of African-Americans from emancipation to the present. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 473. Slavery in North America (3)
A readings seminar in North American slavery concentrating on the primary literature and the evolution of interpretation. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 475. The Modern Civil Rights Movement (3)
A study of the Civil Rights Movement from the New Deal to 1980. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 476. Comparative Slavery (3)
A readings seminar examining the primary literature using the comparative approach to the study of slavery. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 485. Fundamentals of Historic Preservation (3)
An introduction to the field of historic preservation, and an examination of the development of U.S. preservation movements. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 486. Fundamentals of Public History (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to public history, examining local history, archival management, historical archaeology, and museum studies. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 498. Selected Topics in History (3)
Critical readings, lectures, and discussions of selected topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by students’ interests and instructor expertise. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HOMELAND SECURITY (HS) |
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HS 200. Homeland Security (3)
This course will examine homeland security from the historical, economic, financial, social, natural disaster, military, national policy, and governmental perspectives. Strategic and tactical issues of national interests are examined from the perspective of the U. S. as a global power.
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HS 240. Emergency and Disaster Management (3)
This course examines the history of emergency management; events of man-made and natural disasters; controlling, coordinating; leading, organizing, and planning activities during phases of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery; concepts of homeland security and civil defense; domestic and international incidents; technologies and resources of both the private and government sectors for managing emergencies and disasters.
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HS 250. Current Events in Homeland Security (3)
This course examines current domestic and international events in the homeland security domain. Topics vary per semester.
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HS 310. Terrorism (3)
This course will examine terrorism from the historical, economic, financial, organizational, political, governmental, military, social, religious, and ideological viewpoints that affect U. S. policy and security. Potential threats to American security are discussed from the perspectives of domestic and international terrorism. Also examined are local, regional, national, and international aspects of terrorism.
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HS 320. Intelligence Analysis (3)
Topics include the intelligence cycle and intelligence function; use of intelligence to support human decisions; types and forms of intelligence (e.g., SIGINT, HUMINT, etc.); national defense, policy, and security; business competitiveness and security; justice system issues; current events; and technological issues and resources to support intelligence activities.
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HS 330. Border Security (3)
This course examines U.S. policy and security regarding both tangible and intangible borders. Topics include transportation systems; logistics; security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; historical and modern border issues; maritime, land, and air boundaries; cyber-threats; border security technology; information processing and intelligence analysis; and both government and civilian issues.
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HONORS PROGRAM (HR) |
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HR 100. Honors Forum (1)
Required of all students entering the Honors Program. Combines classwork, cultural activities and attendance at special events. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in or completion with a “C” or higher of one of the honors versions of basic curriculum courses or permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts.
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HR 200. Honors Special Topics: Interdisciplinary (2)
Interdisciplinary course, team taught by faculty from the four UWA colleges, focusing on a historical period or a fundamental issue or theme. Prerequisites: sophomore status and Honors Forum with a “C” or higher or permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts.
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HR 307. Honors Mentored Studies (1)
An opportunity for the student to work on a senior thesis under the guidance of a faculty member within the student’s major field. May be repeated for a maximum of two semester hours. Prerequisites: junior status and HR 200 with a “C” or higher or permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts.
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HR 407. Honors Thesis (1-2)
Completion of the senior thesis begun in HR 307 . The student defends the completed work before a faculty committee. The thesis must be defended during or before the fifth week of the student’s graduating semester. (To earn two semester hours of credit, an honors student must complete additional research as required by the thesis mentor.) May be repeated for a maximum of two semester hours. Prerequisites: HR 307 with a “C” or higher.
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JOURNALISM (JN) |
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JN 200. Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
An introduction to media, including communication theory, media history, legal considerations, and the influence of technology in the shaping of modern communication practices.
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JN 219. Journalism Practicum: Print (1)
Work on a University publication, either writing or a combination of writing with layout and/or photography. Maximum accumulated credit: eight semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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JN 240. Photography (2)
An introduction to the technical and creative aspects of photography, including use of the camera, developing and printing, and composition.
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JN 249. Photography and Vector Lab (1)
Experiential instruction in the latest photography and graphics software programs.
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