2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Earth Sciences
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GEOL 3243 - Geology Field Studies
Credits: 2
Project- and mapping-oriented, 2 week field trips to classical geological localities inside or outside of the U.S. Trips are normally conducted during the May interterm or between terms. Examples of planned trips include the Caribbean, Hawaii, the Grand Canyon, Lake Superior in Canada, New Mexico, or Colorado. Prerequisites: One 1300-level course in Earth sciences and permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3300 - Earth Sciences Abroad
Credits: 3
Courses offered in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles.
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GEOL 3307 - Ecology
Credits: 3
Basic principles and concepts of ecology, with emphasis on population and community interactions. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 , BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 , or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3330 - Resources and the Environment
Credits: 3
A study of Earth’s materials and processes and the effects they have on resource conservation planning and the pollution problems that arise from humankind’s intense use of the Earth’s resources. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor or high school algebra, CHEM 1301 or CHEM 1303 , and one 1300-level course in Earth sciences.
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GEOL 3340 - Face of the Earth
Credits: 3
Students study the theory of plate tectonics in order to understand earthquake, volcano, and mountain-belt formations. Specific application of the theory helps to illustrate North American regional geology features such as coastal areas and the San Andreas Fault. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Earth sciences or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3343 - Geology Field Studies
Credits: 3
Project- and mapping-oriented, 2 week field trips to classical geological localities inside or outside of the U.S. Trips are normally conducted during the May interterm or between terms. Examples of planned trips include the Caribbean, Hawaii, the Grand Canyon, Lake Superior in Canada, New Mexico, or Colorado. Prerequisites: One 1300-level course in Earth sciences and permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3353 - Modern and Ancient Climates
Credits: 3
Science of the modern atmosphere, modern climate, and evidence of historical climatic change. Geological evidence for atmospheric and climatic changes throughout Earth’s history. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Earth Sciences or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3359 - Computer Methods in Earth Sciences
Credits: 3
Solutions to geological, geochemical, and geophysical problems unique to Earth sciences using computer methods. Focuses on computer application to geologic mapping, modeling, and data analysis. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Earth Sciences or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3361 - Environmental Geology Seminar
Credits: 3
Focuses on timely geoscience-based environmental problems and addresses scientific, environmental, political, economic, legal, and social aspects of potential solutions through selected readings, seminars, guest speakers, and research projects. Prerequisite: One 1300-level Earth sciences course or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3363 - Environmental Geology Seminar
Credits: 3
Focuses on timely geoscience-based environmental problems and addresses scientific, environmental, political, economic, legal, and social aspects of potential solutions through selected readings, seminars, guest speakers, and research projects. Prerequisite: One 1300-level Earth sciences course or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3369 - Paleobiology
Credits: 3
A survey of biological diversity, phylogenetic analysis, rates of evolution, extinction, biogeography, taphonomy, and paleoecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401) or BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402), or one 1300-level course in Earth Sciences or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3374 - Introduction to Petroleum Geology
Credits: 3
An introduction to stratigraphy, sedimentation, and petroleum geology. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Earth sciences or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3380 - Introduction to Geophysics
Credits: 3
Survey of geophysical techniques used to understand the structure and dynamics of the solid earth, including seismology, geodesy, gravity, heat flow, and magnetism. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Earth Sciences.
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GEOL 3451 - Earth Materials I: Mineralogy
Credits: 4
The study of minerals and rocks: elementary crystallography; crystal chemistry; mineral structures and physical properties; rock classification and identification of rocks and minerals in hand specimen; principles of mineral optics; identification of minerals in thin section; and introduction to relationships among rock textures, origins, and rock-forming processes. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Earth sciences. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1301 or CHEM 1303 .
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GEOL 3452 - Earth Materials II: Petrology
Credits: 4
The study of minerals and rocks: elementary crystallography; crystal chemistry; mineral structures and physical properties; rock classification and identification of rocks and minerals in hand specimen; principles of mineral optics; identification of minerals in thin section; and introduction to relationships among rock textures, origins, and rock-forming processes. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Earth sciences. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 3340 .
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GEOL 3454 - Structural Geology
Credits: 4
Introduction to the stress–strain relations of rocks, the origin of faults, the brittle–to–ductile transition, and the mechanics of thrusting and folding. Also, laboratory problems in structure contouring, fault solutions, stereonet manipulation, and analysis of folded terrains. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 3452 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 3472 - Principles of Sedimentation
Credits: 4
A study of the origin and postdepositional modification of sediments, sedimentary structures, and sedimentary rocks. Application to the recognition and interpretation of ancient marine and nonmarine sedimentary depositional sequences. Required weekend field trips. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 3451 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 4199 - Integrative Research
Credits: 1
Faculty-supervised independent geoscience research project designed to acquaint the student with current scientific techniques in data gathering (in field and/or laboratory and/or library), data processing, and presentation of results. Prerequisite: Permission of faculty adviser.
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GEOL 4296 - Senior Thesis Research Project
Credits: 2
This is a significant scientific project. GEOL 4296, GEOL 4298 are taken during the student’s senior year as a 1-year sequence.
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GEOL 4298 - Senior Thesis Research Project
Credits: 2
This is a significant scientific project. GEOL 4296 , GEOL 4298 are taken during the student’s senior year as a 1-year sequence.
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GEOL 4299 - Integrative Research
Credits: 2
Faculty-supervised independent geoscience research project designed to acquaint the student with current scientific techniques in data gathering (in field and/or laboratory and/or library), data processing, and presentation of results. Prerequisite: Permission of faculty adviser.
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GEOL 4321 - Internship in Geoscience
Credits: 3
Direct experience using applied geoscience techniques in a work environment, including resource recovery companies; environmental companies; law firms; nonprofit organizations; educational institutions; and municipal, state, or federal agencies. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in a geoscience major; overall GPA of at least 3.000; GEOL 3452 ; and sponsorship of a professor and approved organization, agency, or company.
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GEOL 4390 - Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting
Credits: 3
Introduction to geophysical exploration techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 1338 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 4399 - Integrative Research
Credits: 3
Faculty-supervised independent geoscience research project designed to acquaint the student with current scientific techniques in data gathering (in field and/or laboratory and/or library), data processing, and presentation of results. Prerequisite: Permission of faculty adviser.
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GEOL 4657 - Field Geology
Credits: 6
Geologic mapping and field trips in a summer field-camp setting. Prerequisites: GEOL 3454 , GEOL 3472 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5110 - Independent Study in Geoscience
Credits: 1
Independent study of a selected topic in geoscience. Individual study under direction of a faculty member allowed for GEOL 5110 or GEOL 5210 ; group projects allowed for GEOL 5310 .
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GEOL 5166 - Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory
Credits: 1
A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 5366 /GEOL 5366 . Exercises include basic anatomy, dissections, and examinations of fossil skeletons. Corequisite: BIOL 5366 /GEOL 5366 .
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GEOL 5199 - Special Topics in Earth Sciences
Credits: 1
Topics of special interest not covered by the regular curriculum, taught by visiting scientists and those with temporary appointments at SMU. Can be cotaught together with faculty of the department. Prerequisite: GEOL 3340 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5210 - Independent Study in Geoscience
Credits: 2
Independent study of a selected topic in geoscience. Individual study under direction of a faculty member allowed for GEOL 5110 or GEOL 5210; group projects allowed for GEOL 5310 .
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GEOL 5299 - Special Topics in Earth Sciences
Credits: 2
Topics of special interest not covered by the regular curriculum, taught by visiting scientists and those with temporary appointments at SMU. Can be cotaught together with faculty of the department. Prerequisite: GEOL 3340 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5310 - Independent Study in Geoscience
Credits: 3
Independent study of a selected topic in geoscience. Individual study under direction of a faculty member allowed for GEOL 5110 or GEOL 5210 ; group projects allowed for GEOL 5310.
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GEOL 5320 - Dynamic Earth I
Credits: 3
Covers the physical and chemical structure of the Earth and its evolution through geologic time; dynamic processes in the mantle and crust; the development of the theory of plate tectonics as a unifying mechanism for large-scale geologic processes; and the implications of plate tectonics and contemporary applications to geological and geophysical problems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5356 - Principles and Application of Remote Sensing
Credits: 3
Covers the principals of remote sensing, remote sensing collection systems, basic remote sensing image analysis and processing techniques, and the applications of remote sensing to geologic studies. Prerequisites: PHYS 1304 and MATH 1338 , or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5360 - Electron Microprobe Analysis
Credits: 3
Design and operation of the instrument. Correction procedures and computer automation. Analytical techniques and mineral chemistry.
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GEOL 5366 - Vertebrate Anatomy and Origins
Credits: 3
Introduces vertebrate anatomy, with emphasis on structure and function. Examines processes that have affected the diversity of vertebrate organisms, including origination, biogeography, and adaptation. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402), or permission of instructor. The accompanying laboratory, BIOL 5166 , is strongly recommended.
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GEOL 5368 - Paleoecology
Credits: 3
Interactions between the living world and the Earth’s changing environments through geologic time. Prerequisite: GEOL 3369 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5369 - Introduction to Palynology
Credits: 3
Provides an overview of palynology. Taphonomic processes and applications in paleoecology, paleoclimatology, archeology, plant taxonomy, and plant evolution are considered. No prerequisites. One field trip.
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GEOL 5372 - Principles of Sedimentation
Credits: 3
Study of the origin and evolution of sedimentary rocks in terms of interpretation of marine and non-marine sedimentary record.
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GEOL 5374 - Petroleum Geology
Credits: 3
Application of geologic principles to the location and recovery of hydrocarbon resources in the crust of the earth. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 5380 - Principles of Stratigraphy
Credits: 3
Evolution and application of modern stratigraphic concepts, and the development of stratigraphic nomenclature. Emphasis on the integration of physical, biological and chemical parameters in interpretation of the rock record. Prerequisites: GEOL 3340 and CHEM 1304 , or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5384 - Hydrogeology
Credits: 3
Introduces the chemical and physical behavior of natural waters and the role of fluids in geologic processes. Includes the application of thermodynamics, kinetics, and fluid mechanics to understand such geologic processes as ore formation, sediment diagenesis, isograd formation, acid rain, global warming, and groundwater contamination. Prerequisites: MATH 1338 and CHEM 1304 , or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5386 - Geochemistry
Credits: 3
A survey of geochemical processes within the Earth and at its surface, emphasizing mineral-water interactions and application of the principles of chemical equilibrium to the solution of geochemical problems. Prerequisite: GEOL 3452 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5389 - Theory of Digital Data Processing in Geophysics
Credits: 3
Covers linear transform theory, convolution, correlation, linear systems, Shannon sampling theorem, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform, Z-transform, inverse filtering, recursive filtering, optimum filtering, deconvolution, and power spectrum analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 3313 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5391 - Potential Field Methods in Geophysical Exploration
Credits: 3
Introduction to potential theory in geophysics. The emphasis is on gravity and magnetic techniques with a brief introduction to heat flow and electrical methods. Basic concepts and their application to hard and soft rock exploration are covered.
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GEOL 5392 - Introduction to Seismology
Credits: 3
Basic principles of seismology. Prerequisites: MATH 3313 and permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5394 - Geophysical Problem-Solving
Credits: 3
Covers approaches to problem-solving in geophysics, back-of-the-envelope approximations and dimensional analysis, analytical solutions and numerical techniques on the computer, inverse theory and error propagation, and use of models in the real world. Students complete a term project. Prerequisites: MATH 3313 , MATH 3304 , and knowledge of a programming language.
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GEOL 5399 - Special Topics in Earth Sciences
Credits: 3
Topics of special interest not covered by the regular curriculum, taught by visiting scientists and those with temporary appointments at SMU. Can be cotaught together with faculty of the department. Prerequisite: GEOL 3340 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5459 - Soils and Paleosols
Credits: 4
A lecture, lab, and field-based course about modern and ancient (paleosol) soil description, classification, and genesis. Emphasizes environmental controls on soil formation and distribution across Earth’s landscapes. Recommended: CHEM 1303 , CHEM 1304 , CHEM 1113 , CHEM 1114 , CHEM 3351 . Prerequisites: One 1300-level GEOL course and GEOL 3343 , GEOL 3451 , GEOL 3452 , GEOL 3472 .
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GERM 1401 - Beginning German
Credits: 4
Stresses acquisition of basic skills: speaking, aural comprehension, reading, and writing. Classes meet 5 hours a week. Prerequisites: Reserved for students who have no previous German experience or fewer than two years of German and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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GERM 1402 - Beginning German II
Credits: 4
Stresses acquisition of basic skills: speaking, aural comprehension, reading, and writing. Classes meet 5 hours a week. Prerequisite: C– or better in GERM 1401 or the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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GERM 2311 - Culture, Grammar, and Literature
Credits: 3
Discussions and compositions based on literary and cultural texts, and review of grammar. Prerequisite: C– or better in GERM 1402 or the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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GERM 2312 - Culture, Grammar, and Literature
Credits: 3
Discussions and compositions based on literary and cultural texts, and review of grammar. Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 2311 or the appropriate placement exam score. Students meeting these requirements will be able to enroll. Otherwise, approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment.
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GERM 3311 - Talking and Writing About Modern Germany
Credits: 3
An advanced course intended to increase active command of the language. Utilizes a variety of short modern texts. Prerequisite: GERM 2312 or the equivalent.
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GERM 3312 - Advanced German Composition
Credits: 3
Discussion of short contemporary texts; compositions on personal topics. Selective study of grammar. Prerequisite: GERM 3311 or permission of department.
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GERM 3313 - Germany Today: People, Culture, and Society
Credits: 3
Explores current German culture; readings in newspapers and magazines to acquaint students with today’s German cultural and political scene; and conversations, oral presentations, and compositions. Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 3315 - German for Professional Purposes
Credits: 3
Students develop skills to conduct business in a German-speaking setting: business plans, correspondence, negotiation, analysis of the German economy and German vs. U.S. business practices. Corequisite: GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 3320 - Contemporary German Culture
Credits: 3
An exploration of the German cultural scene through magazine and newspaper articles, short stories, television, and films from the postwar era to the present. Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 3321 - Special Topics Abroad in German
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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GERM 3322 - Special Topics Abroad in German
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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GERM 3325 - Introduction to German Literature
Credits: 3
Includes works from major genres (lyric poetry, drama, narrative fiction), an overview of the history of German literature, and an introduction to analytical techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 3330 - Great German Stories: Kafka, Mann, Wolf, and Others
Credits: 3
Short narrative forms from the beginning of the 20th century to the present: Mann, Kafka, Brecht, Boll, Seghers, Bachmann, Wolf, and others. Includes consideration of two postwar German literatures (the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany). Prerequisite: GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 3370 - Advanced German Grammar and Usage
Credits: 3
Intensive study of advanced grammatical forms, syntactical structures, and usage distinctions in modern German. Weekly short, written assignments. Not open to native speakers of the language. Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3311 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 4185 - Internship in German
Credits: 1
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of German and the cultures of German-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; GPA in German of 3.000 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.
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GERM 4285 - Internship in German
Credits: 2
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of German and the cultures of German-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; GPA in German of 3.000 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.
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GERM 4310 - Middle Ages to Present: German Poetry
Credits: 3
Historical survey of poetic forms from medieval Minnesang through the Baroque and Sturm und Drang to Classicism, Romanticism, and 20th-century styles. Prerequisites: GERM 3320 , GERM 3313 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 4320 - Modern Drama
Credits: 3
Critical reading of dramatic works by major German, Austrian, and Swiss authors (Büchner, Schnitzler, Brecht, Dürrenmatt, Aichinger, Bachman, Müller, Jelineck, and others), with some attention to critical theory. Prerequisites: GERM 3313 , GERM 3320 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 4321 - Special Topics Abroad in German
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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GERM 4322 - Special Topics Abroad in German
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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GERM 4330 - 19th-Century Stories
Credits: 3
Short narrative forms from Romanticism through realism to fin-de-siècle Vienna: Grimm, Eichendorff, Kleist, Storm, Schnitzler, and others. Prerequisite: GERM 3320 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 4350 - History, Culture, and Identity in Postwar German Film
Credits: 3
An examination of German films since 1945 from both German states, ending with the depiction of the unification in film, with continued emphasis on improvement of advanced German language skills. Prerequisite: GERM 3320 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 4360 - Childhood and Youth in German Literature and Film
Credits: 3
Traces the representation of childhood and youth through German literature and film from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: GERM 3320 , or GERM 3330 , or permission of instructor
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GERM 4370 - Memory and Victimization Discourses in Germanic Film and Literature Since 1945
Credits: 3
Introduces students to discourses in German-speaking lands related to World War II and the Holocaust through film and literature, and explores major historical developments in coming to terms with the Nazi past. Prerequisite: C- or better in GERM 3320 or permission of instructor.
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GERM 4385 - Internship in German
Credits: 3
Offers experience in organizations where knowledge of German and the cultures of German-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher; GPA in German of 3.000 or higher; and sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.
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GERM 5310 - Reading the Classics
Credits: 3
Narrative, poetry, and drama representing the German Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, Classicism and Romanticism: Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Novalis, and others. Prerequisite: Any 4000-level course or permission of instructor.
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GERM 5326 - Special Topics Abroad in German
Credits: 3
Courses in SMU-approved international programs. Prior departmental approval required.
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GERM 5380 - Directed Studies
Credits: 3
Permission of department.
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GERM 5381 - Directed Studies
Credits: 3
Independent study in German literature and culture in selected topics, authors, and genres. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
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GRE 1401 - Beginning Ancient Greek I
Credits: 4
Students will learn basic syntax, grammar, and morphology of Ancient Greek. They will gain the skills to read adapted passages from Greek authors and will gain insight into ancient Greek history and culture.
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GRE 1402 - Beginning Ancient Greek II
Credits: 4
Students will learn basic syntax, grammar, and morphology of Ancient Greek. They will acquire the skills to read adapted passages from Greek authors and will gain insight into ancient Greek history and culture.
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GUIT 3100 - Private Study: Guitar
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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GUIT 3200 - Private Study: Guitar
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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GUIT 4408 - Private Study: Guitar
Credits: 4
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HARP 3100 - Private Study: Harp
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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HARP 3200 - Private Study: Harp
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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HARS 3100 - Private Study: Harpsichord
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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HARS 3200 - Private Study: Harpsichord
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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Human Development The Simmons School offers a selection of HDEV courses that address learning and career development skills. These courses are largely available as electives.
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HDEV 1001 - First Year Experience Seminar
Credits: 0
The First Year Experience Seminar supports students’ transition into SMU and prepares students for success at SMU and beyond through self-discovery exercises, exploration of personal values, and introduction to the six Student Affairs learning domains.
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HDEV 1110 - Reading and Learning Strategies
Credits: 1
A one-term graded course that counts as a University free elective. Designed to improve reading and learning efficiency, this course is directed to undergraduate students who want to acquire advanced reading and learning techniques.
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HDEV 1211 - Success Strategies
Credits: 2
Students learn study skills and other strategies for creating success in their academic, professional, and personal lives. Includes self-assessment and journal writing to identify academic strengths and challenges. Provides an opportunity to explore the campus resources to succeed at SMU.
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HDEV 2101 - Practicum: Group Leadership
Credits: 1
Unique leadership experience that gives students a laboratory for assessing learned concepts and skills about leadership. Includes discussions on empowerment, public speaking, ethics, and citizenship.
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HDEV 2201 - Diversity: Fitting Into a World of Difference
Credits: 2
This course is a study of human diversity and identity development. Students learn about their own identities and about fitting into the communities of which they are a part. Topics include elements of oppression, cycle of socialization, identity development models, privilege, race, sex, gender, sexuality, ability, ethnicity, class, and faith.
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History
| Foundation and Special Courses |
HIST 1311, HIST 1312, HIST 1321, HIST 1322, HIST 1323, HIST 4300, HIST 4375, HIST 4376, HIST 4390, HIST 4397, HIST 4398, HIST 4399 |
| United States History |
HIST 1321, HIST 2311, HIST 2312, HIST 2318, HIST 2337, HIST 2398, HIST 3301, HIST 3304, HIST 3305, HIST 3306, HIST 3307, HIST 3308, HIST 3309, HIST 3310, HIST 3311, HIST 3312, HIST 3313, HIST 3314, HIST 3316, HIST 3319, HIST 3321, HIST 3322, HIST 3324, HIST 3327, HIST 3336, HIST 3342, HIST 3347, HIST 3348, HIST 3364, HIST 3369, HIST 3370, HIST 3372, HIST 3379, HIST 3384, HIST 3388, HIST 3394, HIST 3399, HIST 3401, HIST 4304, HIST 4354, HIST 5305, HIST 5309, HIST 5310, HIST 5312, HIST 5330, HIST 5331, HIST 5340, HIST 5341, HIST 5344, HIST 5345, HIST 5377 |
| European History |
HIST 1322, HIST 2321, HIST 2323, HIST 2330, HIST 2346, HIST 2350, HIST 2351, HIST 2352, HIST 2354, HIST 2365, HIST 2366, HIST 3302, HIST 3303, HIST 3328, HIST 3329, HIST 3330, HIST 3332, HIST 3333, HIST 3334, HIST 3335, HIST 3338, HIST 3339, HIST 3340, HIST 3341, HIST 3343, HIST 3345, HIST 3350, HIST 3351, HIST 3352, HIST 3353, HIST 3354, HIST 3355, HIST 3356, HIST 3357, HIST 3358, HIST 3359, HIST 3360, HIST 3361, HIST 3362, HIST 3363, HIST 3364, HIST 3365, HIST 3366, HIST 3367, HIST 3368, HIST 3373, HIST 3374, HIST 3375, HIST 3376, HIST 3381, HIST 3383, HIST 3385, HIST 3397, HIST 4319, HIST 4320, HIST 4363, HIST 4372, HIST 4373, HIST 4384, HIST 4385, HIST 5338, HIST 5364, HIST 5367, HIST 5370, HIST 5371, HIST 5374, HIST 5375, HIST 5376, HIST 5380, HIST 5390, HIST 5391, HIST 5392 |
African, Asian, Latin American
and Middle Eastern History |
HIST 1323, HIST 2355, HIST 2379, HIST 2384, HIST 2385, HIST 2390, HIST 2391, HIST 2392, HIST 2393, HIST 2394, HIST 2395, HIST 3315, HIST 3323, HIST 3325, HIST 3326, HIST 3371, HIST 3377, HIST 3378, HIST 3380, HIST 3382, HIST 3386, HIST 3387, HIST 3389, HIST 3390, HIST 3393, HIST 3395, HIST 3396, HIST 3398, HIST 5330, HIST 5331, HIST 5382, HIST 5387, HIST 5395, HIST 5397 |
| SMU Abroad Courses |
HIST 2100, HIST 2200, HIST 3100, HIST 3200, HIST 3300 |
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HIST 1311 - Western Civilization to 1527
Credits: 3
A survey of the cultural phenomenon often called Western civilization from its prehistoric roots in western Asia and Europe; through ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilization; to the Greeks, Romans, and the medieval experience; and up to the Renaissance. Lecture course, with much reference to literature and visual arts.
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HIST 1312 - Western Civilization Since 1527
Credits: 3
An introductory survey of Western civilization from about the time of the Reformation to the present.
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HIST 1321 - Introductory Topics in American History
Credits: 3
Offers the first- or second-year student the opportunity for intensive exploration of particular topics in American history in a small-class setting.
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HIST 1322 - Introductory Topics in European History
Credits: 3
Offers the first- or second-year student the opportunity for intensive exploration of particular topics in European history in a small-class setting.
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HIST 1323 - Introductory Topics in Non-Western History
Credits: 3
Offers the first- or second-year student the opportunity for intensive exploration of particular topics in non-Western history in a small-class setting.
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HIST 1325 - Doing Digital History
Credits: 3
Builds historical knowledge and digital research skills, such as using historical databases, GIS analysis, data visualizations, data mining, and textual analysis, through investigation of selected topics in history.
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HIST 1326 - Doing Oral History
Credits: 3
Introduction to the theory and practice of oral history through reading, discussion, and fieldwork. Students will design and implement a community oral history project.
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HIST 2100 - History Studies Abroad
Credits: 1
SMU credit for history courses taken in University-approved programs abroad.
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HIST 2200 - History Studies Abroad
Credits: 2
SMU credit for history courses taken in University-approved programs abroad.
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