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SOC 2350 - Race and Ethnic Relations
Credits: 3
Examines social relations among majority and minority groups by devoting particular attention to race and ethnic relations in the U. S. Encompasses sociological approach to this topic, which emphasizes power structures, economic relationships and cultural traditions historically and today. Devotes attention to social psychological issues, such as prejudice, and social structural issues, such as class inequality.
USP Code [D< >(none)]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 2400 - Criminology
Credits: 3
Generally introduces the nature of crime, statistics on crime, types of criminal behavior and explanations of crime.
Cross Listed CRMJ 2400 .
Former Course Number [3300]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3000 - Social Change
Credits: 3
Studies causes, processes and consequences of structural transformations in historical and comparative perspective. Reviews and assesses forces that account for sociological changes. Explores social change globally as well as in the U. S.
Cross Listed INST 3000 .
USP Code [G< >(none)]
Former Course Number [2100]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 and junior standing.
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SOC 3100 - Chinese Society
Credits: 3
Reviews origins and consequences of Chinese revolution in comparative and cultural perspectives. Discusses influence of historical traditions and social structure on individual lives and behavioral patterns.
Cross Listed INST 3100 .
USP Code [G< > (none)]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3110 - Self and Society
Credits: 3
Considers social behavior at the micro level, emphasizing the influence of society on the individual’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Topics such as the development of the self over the life course, the self in social interaction, and the role of attitudes and emotions in social interaction are discussed.
Former Course Number [2110]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 or PSYC 1000 .
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SOC 3140 - Sociology of the Family
Credits: 3
Two major themes of the course are change experienced by the family institution and the centrality of the family in America today. Subjects that are covered include: A brief history of the family in the U. S. , kinship, family structure, mate-selection, marriage, divorce and socialization.
Former Course Number [4100, 4140]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3150 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Credits: 3
Analyzes and explains fads, fashions, rumors, riots and mass behavior in light of theoretical frameworks. Studies social movements including blacks, women, labor, religions and students.
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3180 - Sociological Research Methods
Credits: 3
Examine the design and conduct of social research. Students will complete a research prospectus, including formulating a sociological research question, developing hypotheses, conducting a literature review, surveying prospective data, speculating about potential findings, and discussing implications.
Former Course Number [3090, 4095]
Prerequisite: STAT 2070 /SOC 2070 or STAT 2050 and SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3200 - Sociology of Religion
Credits: 3
Introduces various ways sociologists interpret religion. Explores the nature of relationships between religion and society.
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3250 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credits: 3
Considers the nature of delinquency, including an analysis of treatment methods and the juvenile justice system.
Cross Listed CRMJ 3250 .
Prerequisite: CRMJ 2400 /SOC 2400 .
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SOC 3400 - Deviant Behavior
Credits: 3
Examines theory and research relevant to understanding deviant behavior in general and specific types of individual and subcultural deviancy.
Cross Listed CRMJ 3400 .
Former Course Number [4200]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3500 - Sociology of Gender
Credits: 3
Explores gender through a cultural and structural approach. The cultural approach emphasizes the variability in social expectations for men and women across time and place; the structural approach analyzes the effect of social institutions such as family, government, education, and the economy of gender.
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3550 - Medical Sociology
Credits: 3
Considers sociological contributions to diagnosis and treatment of illness. Studies social organization of health professions and agencies.
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3605 - Sociology of Education
Credits: 3
An introductory overview of the principal areas of inquiry in the field. Students learn relevant theories and concepts, principal methodological approaches as well as important current issues in education. Comparative analysis may focus on historical comparisons, national/ global comparisons, U. S. regional, and/or variant educational systems at the local level.
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3640 - Social Inequality
Credits: 3
Focuses on the structure and consequences of unequal access to political, economic and social benefits in U. S. society and the world. This course critically examines institutional arrangements that perpetuate and are supported by inequality and stratification, as well as patterns of social mobility.
Former Course Number [4000, 4050]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3880 - Political Sociology
Credits: 3
Study of political theory, political organization, political mobilization, the state, nation-building, national identity, post-nationalism, the relationship between the state and markets, historic formation of the nation-state, and the changing role of the state in a global context.
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 3910 - Global Sociology
Credits: 3
Global Sociology explores how humans shape and are shaped by globalization processes. Globalization creates inherent risks, such as increased inequality and violence, but also opportunities for greater democracy and a stronger global civil society. This course examines social, cultural, institutional, and economic factors and their effects on societies around the world.
Cross Listed INST 3910 .
Former Course Number 4110
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 or ANTH 1200 or INST 2350 .
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SOC 3950 - Environmental Sociology
Credits: 3
Explores how ecology, technology, politics, economics, and culture intersect. By analyzing key contemporary environmental debates, students will develop an understanding of sociological analyses, and the impact of social life on our environment, as well as the effect of the environment on social life. Topics covered include: the environmental movement; sustainable development; developing nations and their environment; capitalism and technology; and environmental justice.
Cross Listed ENR 3950 .
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 .
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SOC 4020 - Sociology of Work
Credits: 3
Examines social organization of work-especially in response to change in technology, demands for equal opportunity, size and goals of firms and desires for meaningful work. Historically and comparatively analyzes work-life experiences shaping of labor markets and role of collective action. Explores impact of the labor process on distribution of society’s material and symbolic rewards.
Dual Listed SOC 5020 .
Former Course Number [4560]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 , MGT 3210 or ECON 1010 .
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SOC 4160 - Sociology of Aging
Credits: 3
The process of aging from the individual to the societal level is the focus of the course. Consequences of this process such as the increase in the number of elderly, retirement and health are examined from the major social institutions, the relationships between these institutions and American society as a whole.
Dual Listed SOC 5160 .
Former Course Number [4150]
Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology (including SOC 1000 ) and at least junior standing.
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SOC 4350 - Sociology of Law
Credits: 3
A consideration of sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change in an analysis of the law and legal institutions. Topics include: the role of the police, lawyers, judges, and juries; race, sex, age, and sexuality discrimination and civil rights; free speech, and toxic torts.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4350 .
Dual Listed SOC 5350 .
Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology/criminal justice, including SOC 1000 , and at least junior standing.
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SOC 4370 - Global Political Economy
Credits: 3
Examines the interaction of politics and the economy at the global level. Evaluates how political and economic decisions of one country or groups of countries affect institutions and life circumstances in others. Assesses the causes of consequences of globalization as rooted in political economy.
Cross Listed INST 4370 .
USP Code [G< >(none)]
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 and junior standing or SOC 3000 .
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SOC 4440 - Deviance and Social Control
Credits: 3
In-depth examination of theory and research on the social construction and social control of deviance.
Dual Listed SOC 5440 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of SOC courses and upper division standing.
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SOC 4500 - Sociology of Organizations
Credits: 3
Complex organizations have been described as the dominant feature of modern societies. Organized on the basis of bureaucratic modes of administration, they dominate contemporary societal institutions, such as the economy, the polity, education, religion, and the military. This course investigates basic structures and processes of all types of complex organizations.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of SOC including SOC 1000 and junior/senior or graduate student standing.
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SOC 4650 - Urban Sociology
Credits: 3
Considers growth of metropolis and its impact upon modern life.
Dual Listed SOC 5650 .
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 and junior standing.
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SOC 4705 - Terrorism
Credits: 3
Examines the concept, causes, incidence, types, consequences of, and responses to terrorism. Highlights the distinction between domestic and international terrorism and expands on the latter within the framework of the global environment.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4705 , INST 4705 , and POLS 4705 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours in CRMJ, INST, POLS, or SOC coursework.
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SOC 4715 - Sociological Theory
Credits: 3
Examines the emergence and development of sociological theory in the writings of thinkers such as Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Explores continuities and discontinuities between the classical period of sociological theory and contemporary schools such as functionalism, conflict theory, neo-Marxian theories, symbolic interactionism, phenomenonlogy, and rational choice/exchange theory.
Dual Listed SOC 5715 .
Former Course Number [3700, 3900]
Prerequisite: 9 credit hours of sociology, including SOC 1000 .
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SOC 4750 - Sociology Internship
Credits: 1-12
Integrates practical experience with academic knowledge. Students participate in specifically assigned duties and observe broader activities of the sponsoring organization, and reflect upon these experiences through written assignments.
Former Course Number 4970
Restricted Junior Standing
Prerequisite: 2.5 cumulative GPA, completion of at least 6 upper division hours in SOC courses and consent of instructor. Registration for more than 6 hours requires permission of the Department Head.
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SOC 4805 - Global Population Issues
Credits: 3
Considers population structure and demographic transition, with applications to topics such as global population growth, population aging, health, family, migration, urbanization, environment.
Dual Listed SOC 5805 .
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 and SOC/STAT 2070 or equivalent.
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SOC 4850 - Conference
Credits: 1‑6
Considers topics of current sociological interest in consultation with a faculty member.
Prerequisite: senior standing and 15 hours of sociology.
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SOC 4890 - Special Topics in
Credits: 1‑3
Accommodates seminar series and/or course offering by visiting faculty whose subject matter is not included in other courses.
Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of department.
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SOC 4900 - Seminar
Credits: 3‑6
Considers special topics of current sociological interest. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours credit when topic of seminar is different.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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SOC 5000 - Advanced Sociological Theory
Credits: 3
A consideration of the nature of theory and the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
Prerequisite: SOC 3900 or equivalent.
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SOC 5020 - Sociology of Work
Credits: 3
Examines social organization of work-especially in response to change in technology, demands for equal opportunity, size and goals of firms and desires for meaningful work. Historically and comparatively analyzes work-life experiences shaping of labor markets and role of collective action. Explores impact of the labor process on distribution of society’s material and symbolic rewards.
Dual Listed SOC 4020 .
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 , MGT 3210 or ECON 1010 .
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SOC 5050 - Social Inequality
Credits: 3
Focuses on the structure and consequences of unequal access to political, economic and social benefits in the U. S. and the world. Critically examines institutional arrangements that perpetuate and are supported by inequality and stratification, as well as patterns of social mobility.
Former Course Number [4000]
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SOC 5070 - Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences
Credits: 3
General statistical analyses and their application to the social sciences. Analysis of variance, regression and correlation methods are studied from a data analytic perspective, emphasizing the conceptual understanding of where and when these techniques should be used and the interpretation of their results. Available computer programs are utilized. Credit cannot be earned in more than one of the following courses: STAT 2110 , STAT 3050 , STAT 5050 , 5060, STAT 5070 , STAT 5080 .
Cross Listed STAT 5070 .
Prerequisite: one course in statistics (all introductory courses except STAT 2000 ).
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SOC 5100 - Advanced Social Research Methods
Credits: 3
In-depth survey of research concepts and methods with emphasis on application that culminates in the designing and execution of a research project by the student.
Prerequisite: SOC 5070 or equivalent.
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SOC 5140 - The Family
Credits: 3
Two major themes of the course are change experienced by the family institution and the centrality of the family in America today. Subjects that are covered include: A brief history of the family in the United States, kinship, family structure, mate-selection, marriage, divorce, and socialization.
Dual Listed SOC 4140.
Prerequisite: 6 hours in sociology including SOC 1000 and at least junior standing.
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SOC 5160 - Sociology of Aging
Credits: 3
The process of aging from the individual to the societal level is the focus of the course. Consequences of this process such as the increase in the number of elderly, retirement and health are examined for the major social institutions, the relationships between these institutions and American society as a whole.
Dual Listed SOC 4160 .
Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology including SOC 1000 and at least junior standing.
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SOC 5200 - Conference
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 8)
Consideration of topics of current sociological interest in consultation with a member of the faculty.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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SOC 5250 - Seminar
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Consideration of topics of sociological interest in the content of a graduate seminar. Cannot be dual-listed with any course below the 5000 level. May be repeated for credit when the topic of the seminar is different.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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SOC 5350 - Sociology of Law
Credits: 3
A consideration of sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change in an analysis of the law and legal institutions. Topics include: the role of the police, lawyers, judges, and juries; race, sex, age, and sexuality discrimination and civil rights; free speech, and toxic torts.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4350 .
Dual Listed SOC 4350 .
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SOC 5440 - Deviance and Social Control
Credits: 3
In-depth examination of theory and research on the social construction and social control of deviance.
Dual Listed SOC 4440 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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SOC 5540 - Stratification and Inequality
Credits: 3
In-depth survey of sociological theory and research on substantive issues such as social class structure, racial/ethnic relations, and gender stratification.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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SOC 5650 - Urban Sociology
Credits: 3
Considers growth of metropolis and its impact on modern life.
Dual Listed SOC 4650 .
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 or equivalent.
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SOC 5715 - Sociological Theory
Credits: 3
Examines the emergence and development of sociological theory in the writings of thinkers such as Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Explores continuities and discontinuities between the classical period of sociological theory and contemporary schools such as functionalism, conflict theory, neo-Marxian theories, symbolic interactionism, phenomenonlogy, and rational choice/exchange theory.
Dual Listed SOC 4715 .
Former Course Number [3700]
Prerequisite: 9 credit hours of sociology, including SOC 1000 .
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SOC 5805 - Global Population Issues
Credits: 3
Considers population structure and demographic transition, with applications to topics such as global population growth, population aging, health, family, migration, urbanization, environment.
Dual Listed SOC 4805 .
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 and SOC 2070 /STAT 2070 or equivalent.
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SOC 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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SOC 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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SOC 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
The course is designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics.
Note: Note: Credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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SOC 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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SOC 5990 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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SOIL 2010 - Introduction to Soil Science
Credits: 4
Introduces soil ecological processes and management in terrestrial environments. Discusses interaction of soil, biological, chemical, morphological, and physical properties with land management in wild land and agricultural ecosystems. Emphasis is on plant response to soil conditions.
USP Code [SE< > (none)]
Prerequisite: CHEM 1000 or CHEM 1020 .
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SOIL 3000 - Irrigated Agriculture
Credits: 3
Study of the complexity of plant/soil water relationships and its importance on irrigation. Soil and water relations, reference/crops evapotranspiration, and management of the water balance. Principles of chemigation, computer modeling/ monitoring included. Methods for irrigation scheduling and the importance of water use efficiency as a strategy for water conservation.
Cross Listed PLNT 3000 .
Prerequisite: MATH 1400 , SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 3130 - Environmental Quality
Credits: 3
Introduction to environmental quality issues and events. Course emphasizes impacts to soil, water, atmospheric, and vegetative ecosystems due to different nutrients and contaminants, including nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, trace elements, and organic chemicals. Current information pertaining to environmental quality is discussed and a field trip to the Union Pacific Tie Plant.
Cross Listed ENR 3130 .
When Offered (Offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: complete at least 1 University Studies Science course SB, SP or SE.
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SOIL 4100 - Soil Physics
Credits: 3
Examines forms and interrelations of matter and energy in the soil environment. Primarily addresses fluxes and transformations of soil water and solutes, as well as physical properties that influence soil productivity.
Dual Listed SOIL 5100 .
When Offered (Offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 or equivalent introductory soils course.
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SOIL 4105 - Soil Physics Laboratory
Credits: 2
Teaches students the methodology and use of equipment to measure soil physical properties in the laboratory and field. Experiments include particle size analysis, soil surface area, soil-water measurement with neutron probe and TDR, field infiltration rate, soil-water retention curve, soil pore size distribution saturated and unsaturated conductivities, soil water potential and solute breakthrough curve.
Dual Listed SOIL 5105 .
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 4120 - Genesis, Morphology and Classification of Soils
Credits: 4
Processes of soil development and methods of description, survey and classification. Includes field trips which examine soils in the Laramie Basin and surrounding mountains.
Dual Listed SOIL 5120 .
When Offered (Offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 4130 - Chemistry of the Soil Environment
Credits: 3
Introduction to the chemical properties and reactions that occur in the soil environment. Fundamental principles of soil mineralogy, organic matter and equilibrium chemistry as they relate to soil chemical reactions, plant nutrient availability and pedogenetic processes will be emphasized.
Dual Listed SOIL 5130 .
When Offered (Offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 , CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1060 .
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SOIL 4140 - Soil Microbiology
Credits: 4
Fundamental principles of soil microbiology and how they relate to microbial ecology, environmental contamination, agriculture and forestry.
Cross Listed MICR 4140 .
Dual Listed SOIL 5140 .
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 4150 - Forest and Range Soils
Credits: 3
Characteristics and management of forest and range soils primarily in arid environments. Examines pedagogical units representative of forests and ranges and soil properties, such as nutrient availability and water relations that influence plant growth.
Dual Listed SOIL 5150 .
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 4160 - Soil Health and Nutrient Cycling
Credits: 3
Physical, chemical, and biological aspects of soils that impact fertilizer fate, uptake, and plant growth.
Dual Listed SOIL 5160 .
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester of odd-numbered years)
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 4540 - Microbial Diversity and Ecology
Credits: 4
Introduces the diversity and ecology of soil microbes through an integrated lecture and laboratory course. Emphasis on molecular approaches to analyzing microbial diversity and evolution, and student-directed experimental design. Provides a continuum of realistic research experiences in molecular microbial ecology, from field work to evolutionary analysis of DNA sequence data.
Cross Listed MOLB 4540 /MICR 4540 .
Dual Listed MOLB 5540 /SOIL 5540 /ECOL 5540 .
Prerequisite: MOLB 2210.
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SOIL 4565 - Research: Soil Science
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Library, laboratory, and/or green-house investigations on select research topics. Graduate students will be required to give a presentation to the soil science group on their final product/ report.
Dual Listed SOIL 5565 .
Prerequisite: basic training in soil science research.
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SOIL 4570 - Research-Informed Practice
Credits: 3
Learn about and engage in methods of research applicable to their social work practice. Competence in methods such as single system design and program evaluation will be assessed in this course.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: SOWK 4560 with a C or better and admitted social work major status.
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SOIL 4780 - Seminar:
Credits: 1‑9
Consideration of special topics of current interest in social work. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours credit when the seminar topic is different.
Prerequisite: advanced major status; or consent of instructor and junior standing for non-social work majors.
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SOIL 4980 - Independent Study
Credits: 1‑3
Consideration of topics of current social work interest in consultation with a member of the faculty.
Prerequisite: advanced major status and consent of instructor.
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SOIL 5105 - Soil Physics Laboratory
Credits: 2
Students learn methodology and use of equipment to measure soil physical properties in the laboratory and field. Experiments include particle size analysis, soil surface area, soil-water measurement with neutron probe and TDR, field infiltration rate, soil-water retention curve, soil pore size distribution, saturated and unsaturated conductivity, soil water potential, and solute breakthrough curve.
Dual Listed SOIL 4105 .
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 5110 - Modeling Water and Chemical Transport in Vasoe Zone and Groundwater Systems
Credits: 4
Mathematical models will be formulated and applied to simulate water flow and chemical transport in soil and groundwater systems. Soil spatial variability and heterogeneity will be considered in the modeling processes. Using and comparing models, students will obtain the capability to transfer a physical problem to a mathematical model, to use numerical methods, such as the finite element method, to solve the mathematical problem, and to correctly interpret the numerical outputs. Students will develop and program numerical solutions for select problems and will utilize existing codes for modeling a variety of comprehensive problems.
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SOIL 5130 - Chemistry of the Soil Environment
Credits: 3
Evaluation of the chemical and physical properties and reactions that occur in the soil environment. Fundamental principles of soil mineralogy, organic matter, and equilibrium chemistry as they relate to soil chemical reactions, plant nutrient availability, and pedogenetic processes will be emphasized.
Dual Listed SOIL 4130 .
Prerequisite: MATH 1400 , CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1060 and SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 5140 - Soil Microbiology
Credits: 4
Fundamental principles of soil microbiology and how they relate to microbial ecology, environmental contamination, agriculture, and forestry.
Cross Listed MICR 5140 .
Dual Listed SOIL 4140 .
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010
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SOIL 5150 - Forest and Range Soils
Credits: 3
Characteristics and management of forest and range soils primarily in arid environments. Examines pedagogical units representative of forest and ranges and soil properties, such as nutrient availability and water relations, which influence plant growth.
Dual Listed SOIL 4150 .
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 and LIFE 2020.
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SOIL 5160 - Soil Health and Nutrient Cycling
Credits: 3
Physical, chemical and biological aspects of soils which impact fertilizer fate, uptake and plant growth.
Dual Listed SOIL 4160 .
Prerequisite: SOIL 2010 .
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SOIL 5430 - Applied Geostatics
Credits: 3
Designed to provide general geostatistical analyses and their applications for spatial random variables and functions. Topics covered include variogram, cross validation, kriging, cokriging, sampling strategies, and both non-conditional and conditional simulations. Several geostatistics packages are used to analyze real field data and students are encouraged to use their own data for practicing geostatistical applications. Examples are taken from geohydrology, soil science, crop science, mining, and various environmental studies.
Cross Listed GEOL/ STAT 5430.
Prerequisite: STAT 4020.
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SOIL 5450 - Field Practicum I
Credits: 3
Provides the opportunity for students to learn through experience the skills of entry-level generalist social work practice. The course consists of supervised practice, in a community service agency, of social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed, or be concurrently enrolled in, SOWK 5100 , SOWK 5200 , SOWK 5300 , and SOWK 5400 .
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SOIL 5460 - Field Practicum II
Credits: 5-10
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Provides the opportunity for students to learn through experience the skills of entry-level generalist social work practice. The course consists of supervised practice, in a community service agency, of social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5450 .
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SOIL 5540 - Microbial Diversity and Ecology
Credits: 4
Introduces the diversity and ecology of soil microbes through an integrated lecture and laboratory course. Emphasis on molecular approaches to analyzing microbial diversity and evolution, and student-directed experimental design. Provides a continuum of realistic research experiences in molecular microbial ecology, from field work to evolutionary analysis of DNA sequence data.
Cross Listed MOLB 4540 /MICR 4540 /SOIL 4540 .
Dual Listed MOLB 5540 /ECOL 5540 .
Prerequisite: MOLB 2210.
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SOIL 5565 - Research in Soil Science
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Library, laboratory, and/or greenhouse investigations on select research topics. Graduate students will be required to give a presentation to the soil science group on their final product/ report.
Dual Listed SOIL 4465.
Prerequisite: Basic training in soil science research. SOIL 5565 reserved for graduate students.
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SOIL 5590 - Special Topics in Soil Science
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Special topics in soil science. Offered as an individual or small group basis as appropriate. Intended to accommodate various specialized subjects not offered on a regular basis. Students may enroll in more than one section of this course.
Dual Listed SOIL 4590.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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SOIL 5600 - Advanced Generalist Practice
Credits: 3
Advanced applications of generalist problem-solving theories and skills in working with individuals and groups in the context of their environment. Issues of ethics, rural practice, diversity, and evaluations of practice addressed throughout the course.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5300 and SOWK 5310 or advanced standing.
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SOIL 5720 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Community and Rural Practice
Credits: 3
Emphasizes advanced understanding and application of models of rural community practice for promotion of well-being of client systems. Rurality and diversity/difference will be highlighted in this course. Models taught are appropriate to the social work profession, based on ethical considerations, cultural competency, and the strengths perspective.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5310 or advanced standing.
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SOIL 5750 - Applied Research: Practice Evaluation
Credits: 3
This research-informed practice course focuses on the theory and use of small system design and program evaluation to evaluate one’s social work practice.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5400 .
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SOIL 5755 - Practice Evaluation
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Complete a non-thesis Plan B practice evaluation paper of quality, working with a committee structure. Must complete a minimum of two credit hours of 5755.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5750 ; or advanced standing status and SOWK 5495 .
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SOIL 5850 - Advanced Field Practicum
Credits: 5-10
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Provides advanced generalist social work practice experience in a community human service organization. Emphasizes core competencies and advanced generalist practice behaviors in social work ethics, values, theory, skills, practice and research in relation to social work with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities.
Prerequisite: SOWK 5460 or Advanced Standing.
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SOIL 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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SOIL 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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SOIL 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics.
Note: Note: credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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SOIL 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Scholarly research that contributes to the social work profession and applied social science fields. Student designs and carries out original research under the supervision of a social work faculty member. Thesis research is done as an individual research project.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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SOIL 5975 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
In-depth exploration of a social work topic in consultation with a social work faculty member.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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SOIL 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I
Credits: 4
Studies fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation and reading.
USP Code [(none)< >H]
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SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II
Credits: 4
Studies fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation and reading.
USP Code [(none)< >H]
Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 or two years of high school Spanish.
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SPAN 1101 - First-Year Seminar
Credits: 3
USP Code [(none)< >FYS]
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SPAN 2030 - Second Year Spanish I
Credits: 4
Encompasses reading, grammar review, compositions and conversation.
USP Code [(none)< >H]
Prerequisite: SPAN 1020 or three years of high school Spanish.
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SPAN 2040 - Second Year Spanish II
Credits: 4
Stresses usage of the language through composition, conversation, oral presentation and grammar review.
USP Code [(none)< >H]
Prerequisite: SPAN 2030 or three years of high school Spanish.
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SPAN 2140 - Introduction to Reading
Credits: 3
This course introduces a varied selection of readings and other cultural media in an immersive, intensive language class. Through the study of short stories, media articles, films, etc. , students learn cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world and are able to practice and improve their communicative abilities.
USP Code [CH,G< >(none)]
Prerequisite: SPAN 2030 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3030 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Credits: 3
Stresses academic use of the Spanish language by native or near-native speakers, through composition, cultural readings, oral presentations, and digital interactions. This class will prepare native and near-native speakers for Spanish upper division classes. It will review spelling rules, grammatical terminology, dialectal and register differences, and academic vocabulary.
USP Code [(none)< >COM2]
Prerequisite: SPAN 2040 and consent of instructor.
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SPAN 3040 - Spanish Conversation
Credits: 3
Emphasizes speaking and listening comprehension through structured and monitored individual, pair, small group and class work, while providing socio-cultural competence, vocabulary acquisition and grammar review. Provides enhanced language skills in a manner that otherwise could only be attained through an extended stay in a Hispanic country.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2040 ; limited to Spanish majors/minors with no previous experience abroad.
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SPAN 3050 - Third Year Spanish I
Credits: 3
Stresses usage of the language through composition, conversation, oral presentation and grammar review.
USP Code [WB< >COM2]
Prerequisite: SPAN 2040 .
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SPAN 3060 - Third Year Spanish II
Credits: 3
Intensively reviews grammar and composition-skill development. Also emphasizes specialized lexicons, written and oral translation, as well as conversational fluency.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3050 .
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