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FINANCE (FI) |
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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: "C" or higher in FI 300 . Course fee: $55.00.
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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: "C" or higher in FI 300 . Course fee: $55.00.
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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: "C" or higher in FI 300 . Course fee: $55.00.
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FI 450. International Financial Statement Analysis (3)
Analysis of financial statements from a global perspective, with a primary focus on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The tools of financial statement analysis will be used to evaluate companies and ultimately to make decisions regarding debt and equity investments. Prerequisites: grade of "C" or higher in FI 300 . Course fee: $55.00.
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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: "C" or higher in . Course fee: $55.00.
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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: 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 461. Finance Internship (3)
Continuation of FI 460 internship. Prerequisites: Requires approval of department chair and dean.
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FI 480. Financial Engineering (3)
Analysis of financial derivatives such as futures, options, and other derivatives focusing on trading structures, pricing, strategies, hedging strategies, and regulations. Prerequisites: "C" or higher in FI 300 . Course fee: $55.00.
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FI 481. Partial Differential Equations with Option Pricing (3)
This course builds on the option pricing techniques learned in FI 480 and teaches advanced pricing methods and programming using R. Topics include the Binomial Model, Black-Scholes, Greeks-hedging, exotic options, and applications of financial engineering. Prerequisites: "C" or higher in FI 380 and FI 480 .
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FI 491. Senior Thesis I (1)
Over the course of two semesters, students independently complete a comprehensive company analysis, including the use of discounted cash flow valuation. Prerequisites: grade of "C" or higher in FI 300 . Course fee: $55.00.
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FI 492. Senior Thesis II (1)
Continuation of FI 491 . Prerequisites: grade of "C" or higher in FI 300 . Course fee: $55.00.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FL) |
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FL 101. Introductory Foreign Language I (4)
This course will provide introductory instruction in a foreign language based on student needs and available faculty. Course fee: $22.50.
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FL 102. Introductory Foreign Language II (4)
This course will provide the second semester of introductory instruction in a foreign language based on student needs and available faculty. Course fee: $22.50.
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FL 103. Intensive Review of Introductory Foreign Language (4)
An intensive review of introductory foreign language. Designed for students with more than one year of a foreign language in high school. This course covers the full first year sequence in one semester. Students meeting one of the three latter requirements and successfully completing FL 103 with a grade of "C" or higher will also earn four hours in FL 101. Prerequisites: More than one year of high school foreign language with "C" or higher and/or sufficient score on placement test. Course fee: $22.50.
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FRENCH (FR) |
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FR 101. Introductory French I (4)
Basic reading, writing, oral comprehension, and speaking skills. Designed for students with no prior French or only one year of high-school French. Course fee: $22.50.
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FR 102. Introductory French II (4)
A continuation of FR 101 . Prerequisites: FR 101 or equivalent or permission of the Department. Course fee: $22.50.
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FR 103. Intensive Review of Introductory French (4)
An intensive review of introductory French. Designed for students with more than one year of French in high school. This course covers the full first year sequence in one semester. Students meeting one of the three latter requirements and successfully completing FR 103 with a grade of "C" or higher will also earn four hours in FR 101. Prerequisites: More than one year of high school French with "C" or higher and/or sufficient score on placement test. Course fee: $22.50.
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FR 201. Intermediate French I (4)
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. Course fee: $22.50.
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FR 202. Intermediate French II (4)
A continuation of FR 201 . Prerequisites: FR 201 or equivalent or permission of the Department. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $75.00.
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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: ES 100 . 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 hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ES 100. Course fee: $100.00.
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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 hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Eight hours of biology and ES 100 , or permission of the instructor. Course fee: $100.00.
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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 MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TESTING (GMAT) |
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GMAT 300. Graduate Management Admission Test Prep (1)
The study of exam content, formatting, and scoring of the Graduate Management Admission Test. Students will explore content from two sections of the GMAT, verbal and quantitative. Prerequisites: MH 113 , EH 102 , and junior standing.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (HPE) |
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HPE 200. Foundations of Health and Physical Education (3)
An introduction to the profession includes theories of education and learning; education requirements for various certifications, both in teaching, exercise science and sport management; historical development of physical education and health behaviors; professional organizations and career opportunities. The student will develop a personal philosophy and set career goals. For teaching certification and sport management emphasis.
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HPE 251. Concepts of Health, Wellness, and Fitness (3)
Study of basic concepts of health, wellness and physical fitness including principles of endurance, strength, flexibility and cardiorespiratory/vascular training, stress management and lifetime fitness needs. The student will develop a personal plan for lifetime fitness and wellness.
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HPE 401. Health Promotion and Prevention (3)
Examine theoretical foundations of health issues and behaviors. Community health, programs, agencies, and resources will also be discussed.
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HPE 402. Trends and Critical Issues in Health Education (3)
Candidates will discuss educational strategies and methods on ways to approach sensitive and controversial topics, including sex education, human sexuality, mental health, and drug/substance abuse.
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HPE 424. Teaching Aspects of Health and Physical Education (3)
Develop competencies in methods of teaching health and physical education. Includes trends and issues, instructional strategies, exploration of teaching tools and resources, classroom management, and evaluation of pupil performance. Practicum hours are required. Prerequisites: Junior standing and unconditional admission to the Educator Preparation Program.
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HPE 432. Organization and Administration in Health and Human Performance (3)
Concepts used in organization and administration of human performance programs, including school health education programs. Management of personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, finances, and records will be topics of discussion/lecture. Professional development and legal liability will also be addressed. Prerequisites: HPE 200 , PE 200 , or EX 240 and six hours of athletic training or physical education courses.
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HEALTH SCIENCES (HE) |
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HE 101. Health Science Careers (3)
Provides an introduction to careers in the health sciences to help students make career decisions, evaluate employment opportunities, investigate major areas of study, and develop an understanding of the requirements for entering and advancing in the health sciences.
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HE 111. Healthcare Theatre (1)
Students will learn to be simulated performers (patients, family members, healthcare workers, etc.) and to give professional feedback in standardized, real-life healthcare scenarios to assess and train the medical and communication skills of various healthcare providers. Once students learn the skills needed to be simulated performers, they will then serve in the role of simulated performers in emergency simulations and standardized patient scenarios.
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HE 409. Pre-Professional Clinical Experience (1-6)
Provides structured full-time field and observational experience (50 clock hours per credit hour) related to one or more health science professions. Prerequisites: nine semester hours of 300-400 level courses toward the Health Science degree.
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HISTORY (HY) |
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HY 101. History of Western Civilization I (3)
Survey of Western Civilization until 1500. Course fee: $22.50.
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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 . Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 105. Career Explorations in History (1)
This course examines career and other opportunities with a history degree. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 212. American History II (3)
The development of the United States since the Civil War. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Grade of "C" or higher to pass. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 305. Fundamentals of Public History (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to public history, examining local history, archival management, historical archaeology, and museum studies. Prerequisites: HY 211 , HY 212 , and HY 300 . Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 306. 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 102 , HY 104 , or HY 212 . Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 307. 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 HY 305 . Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 308. The Military History of the United States, 1755-1975 (3)
Analysis of the political, strategic, operation and tactical evolution of the United States Armed Forces from their employment during the French and Indian Wars through the Vietnam era. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 310. Indians of North America (3)
A survey of the prehistory, history, and contemporary issues of native peoples in North America. Course fee: $22.50.
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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: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 314. The Civil War Era (3)
United States politics and culture from the Mexican-American War through the end of Congressional Reconstruction. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 316. The Jazz Age and the Great Depression (3)
The United States from the 1920s through the conclusion of WWII. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 318. History of Women in the U. S. (3)
This course will serve as a survey of the historical role and experiences of women in the U. S. from pre-European contact to the present. Course fee: $22.50.
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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: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 335. Contemporary Europe (3)
Political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments in Europe from 1945 to present. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 336. History of Women in Western Civilization (3)
This course examines the historical and cultural roles of women from the beginning of humanity in western cultures up to the beginning of the 20th century. Course fee: $22.50.
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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: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 406. Senior Capstone for Military History Concentration (3)
Project entails the selection of primary and secondary topics in military history for comparison through the Clausewitzian "holy trinity" of war resulting in an original treatise. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 408. Cultural Resource Management (3)
This course will introduce students to the theory, strategies and processes associated with Cultural Resource Management. Topics include an understanding of heritage preservation and management and its impact on our interpretations of the past. The importance of anthropological theory in CRM, along with the production and evaluation of CRM reports, evaluating significance of findings, assessing effect, and managing archaeological projects. Prerequisites: HY 307 . Course fee: $22.50.
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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 (6) semester hours. Prerequisites: HY 300 , HY 307 , at least one class from the following: HY 408 , HY 415 , HY 424 , HY 425 , HY 426 , or HY 485 , letter of agreement from the host institution and approval of both the supervising faculty member and the department chair. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 415. Fundamentals of Archival Theory and Practice (3)
This course will introduce students to the fundamental theories of archives, including provenance and original order, as well as introduce them to basics of archival processing, through both class lecture and hands-on processing. Prerequisites: HY 305 . Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 424. Museum Studies (3)
This course provides a broad overview of museums and their function. Topics covered will include the history, philosophy, purposes and administrative structure of various types of museums. Students will also be introduced to the variety of museum jobs including collections management, conservation, exhibition development, research, and educational programming. Prerequisites: HY 307 . Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 425. Oral History/Folklore (3)
This course will train students to conduct oral history interviews and folklore field work. The course will cover advanced preparation for a recording, interview techniques, processing transcripts, utilizing equipment, as well as instructing students on practices for using the information in research and writing. Prerequisites: HY 307 . Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 426. Introduction to Historical and Natural Interpretation (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of cultural resources and to learn how to effectively interpret these resources through interactive programs and experiences. Prerequisites: HY 307 . Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 427. Indians of the Southeast (3)
The prehistory and history of native cultures of Alabama and the Southeast, with an emphasis on archaeological, ethnographic, and ethnohistoric sources. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 436. History of Modern Germany
Germany history from 1800 to the present with particular attention to the changing meaning of "state." Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 457. Natural History of the Black Belt (4)
A survey of the natural, environmental, cultural, and social history of the Black Belt region. Three lecture hours per week and three Saturday field trips. Prerequisites: and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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HY 485. Fundamentals of Historical Archaeology (3)
Explores archaeologists' use of documentary evidence, oral history, and artifacts in interpreting social development in eastern North America from 1500 AD to 1900 AD. Prerequisites: AN 100 and permission of instructor. Course fee: $22.50.
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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. Course fee: $22.50.
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