2011 - 2012 General Catalogue 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2011 - 2012 General Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The Unit of Credit

The unit of credit at UWA is the semester hour. One semester hour represents one hour of class work or two hours of laboratory work each week throughout the semester. Two hours per week of out-of-class preparation is usually required for each semester hour of credit.

The Numbering System

UWA uses a three-digit numbering system. The first digit designates the level of the course, as follows:

000-099 — compensatory courses
100-199 — courses primarily for freshmen
200-299 — courses primarily for freshmen and sophomores
300-499 — courses primarily for upper-level undergraduate students (juniors and seniors)

The second digit is reserved to the department to designate relevant classifications of courses within the respective disciplines. The third digit is used to designate sequence of courses (but not necessarily prerequisites) or to distinguish a special type of course, such as independent study.

 

English

  
  • EH 214 . Honors Literature II (3)


    Designed to provide enhanced challenges and opportunities for excellence in the study of masterpieces of world literature. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH 213  or 3.5 GPA in EH 101  and EH 102 .
  
  • EH 221 . British Literature I (3)


    Survey of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the eighteenth century. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH 102  or EH 104 .
  
  • EH 222 . British Literature II (3)


    Survey of British literature from the Romantics to the present. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH 102  or EH 104 .
  
  • EH 231 . American Literature I (3)


    Survey of American literature from its earliest beginnings to 1865. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH 102  or EH 104 .
  
  • EH 232 . American Literature II (3)


    Survey of American literature from 1865 to the present. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH 102  or EH 104 .
  
  • EH 301 . Advanced Composition (3)


    Advanced training in prose composition, primarily argumentation, with emphasis on concepts of audience, voice, structure, and logical development, as well as improvement of individual style. Prerequisites: EH 102  or EH 104 .
  
  • EH 302 . Introduction to Research (3)


    Basic procedures of research for literary studies. Must be taken before or concurrently with any literature course at the 300 level or above, except with permission of the Dean. Prerequisites: Three hours of literature on the 200 level or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 303 . Technical Writing (2)


    Instruction in professional writing, including informative papers, reports, analyses, oral presentations, library skills, resumes, and letters of application. Prerequisites: EH 102  or EH 104  or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 310 . Popular Culture (3)


    Study of a popular genre, theme, or mode such as science fiction, the detective story, or film. Specific course content will vary, and the course may be repeated once for a total of six credit hours provided that both courses cover substantially different material. Prerequisites: Six hours of literature on the 200 level or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 311 . Women’s Literature (3)


    A study of works of selected women writers from the medieval period to the present. Prerequisites: Six hours of literature on the 200 level or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 330 . African-American Literature (3)


    A study of literature by African-American authors from the days of slavery to the present. Prerequisites: Six hours of literature on the 200 level or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 335 . Southern Literature (3)


    Authors, works, and literary movements associated with the American South. Prerequisites: Six hours of literature on the 200 level or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 370 . Creative Writing (3)


    Peer critiques and the opportunity to write short stories, creative essays, and/or poetry. Prerequisites: Six hours of literature on the 200 level or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 378 . Creative Writing in the Popular Genres (3)


    Peer critiques and the opportunity to write creatively in a variety of popular genres. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH 102  or EH 104  or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 379 . Creative Writing Practicum (1)


    Peer critiques and completion of a creative writing project, either in poetry, fiction, drama, or essay. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Chairperson of the Department of Languages and Literature.
  
  • EH 397 . Independent Study in English (1-3)


    Independent study in some area or areas of literature, linguistics, and composition. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. A maximum of six hours may be earned in this course. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
  
  • EH 410 . Twentieth-Century Poetry (3)


    A study of works of major American and British poets of the twentieth century from Thomas Hardy to the present, including Yeats, Eliot, Auden, Frost, Stevens, Williams, and Plath. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 421 . Chaucer and Selected Medieval Literature (3)


    A focus on the Canterbury Tales, with additional readings of poems, mystery plays, and romances by other authors. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 422 . Shakespeare (3)


    A study of Shakespeare’s works, with a focus on the tragedies from Romeo and Juliet through Macbeth. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 423 . English Literature of the Seventeenth Century (3)


    A study of the poetry of John Donne and the Metaphysical poets, Ben Jonson and the Cavalier poets, and John Milton, primarily Paradise Lost. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302 allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 424 . Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature (3)


    British prose, poetry, and drama from 1660 to 1800 , including such writers as Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Johnson. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 425 . Nineteenth-Century English Poetry (3)


    Selections from the poetry of major Romantic and Victorian poets. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 426 . The English Novel (3)


    Examination of six to eight works of various periods and types in the development of the English novel. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 436 . The American Novel (3)


    A study of the novel in the United States, as revealed in close examination of six to eight novels. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 440 . Literary Criticism (3)


    A study of traditional and contemporary criticism and theory. Concurrent enrollment in EH 302  allowed. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 450 . Contemporary Fiction (3)


    A study of fiction written in English, as revealed in an examination of 6-8 works written from 1955 to present. Prerequisites: EH 302 .
  
  • EH 460 . Advanced Grammar and Linguistics (3)


    Survey and analysis of traditional, structural, and transformational systems of grammar. Prerequisites: Eh 302.
  
  • EH 470 . Advanced Creative Writing (1-3)


    For students who have earned credit in EH 370  and other qualified students, an opportunity to continue their writing.
  
  • EH 480 . Teaching Composition (3)


    Preparation for the teaching of writing, emphasizing the presentation of content in an organized, well-developed, and stylistically correct manner. Prerequisites: EH 102  or EH 104  and EH 301 .
  
  • EH 488 . Field Experience in English Language Arts Teaching (3)


    Tutoring of students in English Language Arts classes or in the Writing Center under the supervision of a classroom teacher; observation and assistance to the classroom teacher, two to three days a week. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH 301  or EH 480 .
  
  • EH 489 . Tutorial Practicum for Teachers (1)


    Tutoring in the Writing Center under the supervision of the Director. May be repeated for maximum of three semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean or grade of at least “C” in both EH 301  and EH 460 .
  
  • EH 498 . Selected Topics in English (1-3)


    Critical readings, lectures, and discussions of selected topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.

Environmental Sciences

  
  • EN 100 . Introduction to Environmental Sciences (4)


    Interdisciplinary approach to environmental imperatives involving the natural sciences, sociology, psychology, and economics. Outside projects and reports required. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
  
  • EN 307 . Independent Study in Environmental Sciences (1-8)


    Content and nature of the course determined by individual needs and interests of the student. One or more research projects and papers are required. One to four semester hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of eight semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
  
  • EN 340 . Coastal Zone Management (2)


    Ecological features and policies of physical management for coastal communities with a description of relevant federal and state programs. (Offered only at the Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island.)
  
  • EN 360 . Environmental Chemistry (3)


    The application of chemical and biochemical principles to environmental problems and their solutions. Emphasis is placed on the behavior of pollutants in the natural ecosystem an their management. One or more research projects and/or papers are required. Three hours of lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CH 241  or CH 321 .
  
  • EN 404 . Research Design and Data Analysis (3)


    A study of the planning, organizing, and implementing of scientific research experiments. Computer based data treatment, graphing, and analysis methods are covered in detail. Prerequisites: MH 246  and 20 hours in biology and/or environmental science or permission of the Dean. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is critical.
  
  • EN 409 . Environmental Sciences Internship (12)


    To be eligible for internship, a student must complete all other course requirements in the Environmental Sciences Comprehensive pattern and apply through the Environmental Sciences Coordinator for the internship which is approximately 12 weeks in duration. The grade is based upon a written report submitted by the student and an evaluation submitted by the Intern Site Director.
  
  • EN 441 . Environmental Toxicology (4)


    Overview of concepts and terminology combining several diverse disciplines to investigate how society creates, regulates, and perceives the effects of toxic substances in the environment. Health issues and approaches to control the major environmental health problems associated with various occupations in industrialized and developing countries will also be examined. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: sixteen hours in biology or environmental sciences or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EN 453 . Appalachian Ecology (4)


    A study of the biodiversity and geology of the Appalachian Mountains with particular focus on unique biological communities and the impact of natural and anthropogenic events on the landscape and ecology. Prerequisites: 16 hours in biology or environmental sciences or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EN 454 . Conservation Biology (3)


    This course provides an introduction to the field of conservation biology and examines the relationship between human populations and biodiversity. Graduate project required. Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • EN 456 . Ecological Restoration (3)


    Exploration of basic principles of ecological restoration including physical, chemical, and biological manipulations required for restoration success. Additionally, this course will provide a detailed examination of practical aspects of restoration in selected ecosystems. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Twenty hours in environmental science and/or biology or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EN 458 . Subtropical Ecology (4)


    This course will provide an introduction to habitats and ecosystems of subtropical Florida. Students will gain insight into the natural and cultural history of some of the most unique and diverse habitats in North America. The course will include weekly meetings to discuss subtropical habitats, followed by a field trip. Upon return, students will develop a research paper and a presentation on a topic related to these habitats. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • EN 480 . Environmental Law (3)


    Governmental regulations that seek to insure the quality of the environment and the safety of the work place. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the Dean.
  
  • EN 495 . Research in Environmental Sciences (3)


    Research experience in the environmental sciences in which the student learns to conduct research by engaging in an ongoing research project of the faculty in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean and Instructor.
  
  • EN 498 . Selected Topics in Environmental Sciences (1-4)


    Requirements and interests of students determine the topics offered. Prerequisites: Permission of the dean.

Finance

  
  • 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 231 , EC 232 , and MH 113 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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  and MH 113 .
  
  • FI 350 . Monetary Policy (3)


    Builds on the groundwork laid in the business professional component to expand the student’s familiarity with finance into the areas of operation and management of financial institutions and financial markets. Prerequisites: EC 231  and EC 232 , FI 300 .
  
  • 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 231 , FI 300 , and proficiency in business mathematics.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

French

  
  • 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.
  
  • FR 102 . Introductory French II (3)


    A continuation of FR 101 . Prerequisites: FR 101  or equivalent or permission of the Department.
  
  • 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.
  
  • FR 202 . Intermediate French II (3)


    A continuation of FR 201 . Prerequisites: FR 201  or equivalent or permission of the Department.
  
  • FR 310 . Readings in French Literature (1-3)


    Selected readings in French drama, fiction, and lyric poetry. Prerequisites: Permission of department.

Geography

  
  • 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.

Geology

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.)
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.)
  
  • 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.)

History

  
  • HY 101 . History of Western Civilization I (3)


    Survey of Western Civilization until 1500 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • HY 212 . American History II (3)


    The development of the United States since the Civil War.
  
  • HY 261 . Latin America to 1810 (3)


    Latin American history from the pre-contact Amerindian cultures to the wars of independence in the early nineteenth century.
  
  • HY 262 . Latin America Since 1810 (3)


    The Latin American nations from their independence struggles with Portugal and Spain to the modern era.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • HY 313 . Jacksonian America (3)


    The United States from 1820 through 1845. Prerequisites: At least nine hours of 100 and 200 level history courses.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • HY 409 . Internship in Historical Preservation (3)


    Supervised internship at a departmentally-approved public history facility. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: HY 300  and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9