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SOC 351 - Social Statistics
Description:
Descriptive and inferential statistics; use statistical software to analyze sociological data. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as SOC 551 .
Prerequisites:
MATH 90 or equivalent, and SOC 101 ; or Instructor Consent
4 cr.
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SOC 352 - Research Methods
Description:
Examine and apply social research processes from problem formulation to data analysis; includes computer applications; includes applications for social work practice. May not earn credit in both SOC 352 and SW 352 . Available for graduate credit as SOC 552 .
Prerequisites:
Both SOC 350 and SOC 351 , or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: CCT
3 cr.
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SOC 355 - Environmental Sociology
Description:
Socio-cultural foundations of our relationship with the natural environment. Relationship between environmental degradation and social, political, and economic structures. Beliefs and values about the environment and their expression in various forms of environmentalism and environmental movements. Presentation of environmental issues in cultural, political, and scientific domains. Available for graduate credit as SOC 555 .
Prerequisites:
SOC 101 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER, SS; AAS: SER
3 cr.
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SOC 356 - Urban Sociology
Description:
Comparative and historical approach to cities; urban spatial structure, temporal patterns and population characteristics; ecological factors; social structure and psychological aspects of urban metropolis; implications for policy and planning.
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 357 - Sociology of Planning
Description:
Social context of policymaking and planning process; theoretical approaches to planning; planning and social change; specific topics in planning (city and regional, social service, environment).
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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SOC 360 - Population Problems
Description:
Demography, population theory, trends, and analysis; United States and world population.
Prerequisites:
One of the following: SOC 101 , SOC 102 , or ECON 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER, SS
3 cr.
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SOC 364 - Social Services in Native American Communities
Description:
Introduction to values, beliefs, customs, and histories of Native Americans emphasizing Wisconsin tribal nations and their social service needs. May not earn credit in both SW 364 and SOC 364.
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SW 261 /SOC 261 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 366 - Sociology of Aging
Description:
Sociological theories/methods used to study aging; processes affecting social status of older people and social attitudes toward them; impact of increasing numbers of elderly on institutions of American society.
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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SOC 368 - Sociology of Mental Health
Description:
Sociological perspectives and interpretations in the nature and causes of mental disorders. Theories of controlling mental illness, the development of mental health policies in the United States and strategies of preventive and community psychiatry. Available for graduate credit as SOC 568 .
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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SOC 370 - Sociology of Globalization
Description:
Theories, problems, and processes of social and cultural change in various cultures resulting from internal and external social forces.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, SS
3 cr.
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SOC 375 - Sociology of Religion
Description:
Sociological approach to the study of religious belief, behavior, and belonging in the context of social structures such as religious institutions, political-economy, education, community, and family. Includes discussion on religion in (post) modern society, secularization/desecularization, fundamentalism, and globalization.
Prerequisites:
SOC 101 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 376 - Human Behavior and Social Environment
Description:
Theories of human behavior in social context as applied to the practice of social work. May not earn credit in both SW 376 and SOC 376.
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SW 261 /SOC 261 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 378 - Problems in Family Interaction
Description:
Theories and modalities used in treatment of contemporary family problems. Examine families in social, economic, environmental, and cultural contexts. May not earn credit in both SOC 378 and SW 378 .
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SW 261 /SOC 261 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 380 - Sociology of Immigration
Description:
Theories and analyses of international migration and immigrant incorporation, assessment of the impact of immigration on American society, and examination of changes in U.S. immigration policies and the associated consequences.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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SOC 390 - Basic Statistical Methods for Social Sciences
Description:
Descriptive and inferential statistics; use statistical software to analyze sociological data. Does not apply to sociology major. Available for graduate credit as SOC 590 .
Prerequisites:
Both SOC 101 and MATH 100 or equivalent, or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 393 - Police Academy
Description:
Law enforcement practices including search, seizure, ballistics, criminal codes, evidence collection and preservation, and emergency procedures. Fulfills state of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board requirements. Offered with state vocational and technical colleges. May not earn credit in both SOC 393 and NRES 393 .
15 cr. pass/fail
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SOC 395 - Special Topics in Sociology
Description:
Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as SOC 595 .
Prerequisites:
3 credits in Sociology or Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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SOC 396 - Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Description:
An in-depth study of topics selected from current issues in criminology and criminal justice. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as SOC 596 .
3 cr.
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SOC 492 - Applied Sociology Practicum
Description:
Application of Sociology knowledge, skill, and practice to professional and/or research settings.
Prerequisites:
Accepted Field Application, and concurrent registration in SOC 493
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
3-6 cr.
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SOC 493 - Applied Sociology Practicum Seminar
Description:
Weekly meetings to discuss application of sociology knowledge, skill, and practice to professional and/or research settings.
Prerequisites:
Accepted Field Application, and concurrent registration in SOC 492
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-2 cr.
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SOC 497 - Special Work: Sociological Analysis and Research
Description:
Upperclass sociology majors or minors may arrange for independent study with consent of the chair. Credit based on scope of project. May apply 6 cr max to major.
1-3 cr.
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SOC 499 - Special Work: Sociology of Knowledge
Description:
Upperclass sociology majors or minors may arrange for independent study with consent of the chair. Credit based on scope of project. May apply 6 cr max to major.
1-3 cr.
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SOC 500 - The American Community
Description:
Community organization and social processes that influence community behavior and change. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 300 .
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
2 or 3 cr.
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SOC 506 - Social Aspects of Substance Abuse
Description:
Social aspects of alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and other drugs. Emphasis on prevention, cause, treatment, and social policies. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 306 .
Prerequisites:
SOC 101 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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SOC 508 - Sociology of Medicine
Description:
Analysis of the social organization of medicine and health care delivery systems; social processes and conditions of disease and health, such as adaptations to illness, the sick role, and doctor-patient relationship. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 308 .
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 527 - Social Inequality
Description:
Analyze patterns of inequality in the distribution of power, rewards, and opportunities between classes and other groups. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 327 .
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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SOC 529 - Gender and Crime
Description:
An in-depth survey of changing social values about gender, crime and criminal justice. Explores theories addressing gender in criminality and gender disparities in the criminal justice system. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 329 .
3 cr.
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SOC 530 - Victimology
Description:
An overview of the history, theories, and concepts of victimology; analysis of victimization patterns, trends, and impacts on the lives of the victims; an examination of the criminal justice system from the perspective of the victim; a survey of victim programs and services. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 330 .
3 cr.
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SOC 535 - Deviance
Description:
Introduces the sociology of deviance: the definition of deviance; types of deviant behavior such as suicide, drugs and alcohol abuse, sexual deviance, deviant subcultures and violence; differential labeling and institutional processing; and implications of social control. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 335 .
3 cr.
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SOC 544 - Interpersonal Violence
Description:
History, theory, policy, and trends associated with interpersonal violence in the US and globally, including partner violence, child maltreatment, elder abuse, and other related topics. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 344 .
3 cr.
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SOC 545 - Community Corrections
Description:
An introduction to the field of community corrections including sentencing, probation, parole, fines, community service, and intermediate sanctions such as intensive supervision, house arrest/electronic monitoring, and boot camps. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 345 .
3 cr.
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SOC 550 - Sociological Theory
Description:
History, content, construction, and application of sociological theories. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 350 .
Prerequisites:
SOC 101 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 551 - Social Statistics
Description:
Descriptive and inferential statistics; use statistical software to analyze sociological data. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 351 .
Prerequisites:
All of the following: MATH 100 or equivalent, SOC 101 , SOC 350 ; or Instructor Consent
4 cr.
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SOC 552 - Research Methods
Description:
Examine and apply social research processes from problem formulation to data analysis; includes computer applications; includes applications for social work practice. May not earn credit in both SOC 552 and SW 552 . Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 352 .
Prerequisites:
Both SOC 350 and SOC 351 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 555 - Environmental Sociology
Description:
Sociological perspectives on relationships between society and the natural environment emphasizing causes and consequences of natural resource depletion and environmental degradation. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 355 .
Prerequisites:
SOC 101 or junior standing, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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SOC 568 - Sociology of Mental Health
Description:
Sociological perspectives and interpretations in the nature and causes of mental disorders. Theories of controlling mental illness, the development of mental health policies in the United States and strategies of preventive and community psychiatry. Available as undergraduate credit as SOC 368 .
Prerequisites:
Either SOC 101 or SOC 102 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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SOC 590 - Basic Statistical Methods for Social Sciences
Description:
Descriptive and inferential statistics; use statistical software to analyze sociological data. Does not apply to sociology major. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 390 .
Prerequisites:
SOC 101 and MATH 100 or equivalent, or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOC 595 - Special Topics in Sociology
Description:
Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 395 .
Prerequisites:
3 credits in Sociology or Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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SOC 596 - Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Description:
An in-depth study of topics selected from current issues in criminology and criminal justice. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 396 .
3 cr.
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SOC 760 - Seminar in Adult Development and Socialization
Description:
Advanced study of adult development and socialization topics. For development and administration of midlife and late maturity programs.
Prerequisites:
9 credits in social sciences or Instructor Consent
2 or 3 cr.
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SOC 796 - Independent Study
Description:
Supplements preparation in area of specialization.
Prerequisites:
9 credits in social sciences and Department Consent
1-3 cr.
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SPAN 101 - First Semester Spanish
Description:
For students with no previous training in the language, or by placement exam.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: IK
4 cr.
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SPAN 102 - Second Semester Spanish
Description:
Continuation of SPAN 101 .
Prerequisites:
SPAN 101 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: IK
4 cr.
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SPAN 211 - Third Semester Spanish
Description:
Intensive grammar review, practice in reading and speaking Spanish.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 102 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: HC
4 cr.
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SPAN 212 - Fourth Semester Spanish
Description:
Continuation of SPAN 211 .
Prerequisites:
SPAN 211 , or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: HC
4 cr.
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SPAN 313 - Developing Speaking Proficiency
Description:
Skill development of speaking in a second language.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 212 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA
3 cr.
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SPAN 314 - Developing Writing Proficiency
Description:
Skill development of writing in a second language.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 212 or by placement exam
3 cr.
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SPAN 315 - Developing Reading Proficiency
Description:
Skill development of reading in a second language.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 212 or by placement exam
3 cr.
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SPAN 340 - Introduction to Literature
Description:
Intensive reading, methods of literary analysis of various genres; introduction to fundamental techniques of literary criticism. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated once for credit with a different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
Either SPAN 313 or SPAN 314
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU
3 cr.
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SPAN 345 - Advanced Conversation and Composition
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May be repeated once for credit with a different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Department Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 355 - Spanish for the Professions
Description:
General knowledge of writing and reading material associated with the professions in Spanish-speaking countries, emphasizing cultural differences between U.S. and other countries. Example: writing business letters and preparing business-related documents. Subtitle designates focus. May repeat once for credit with a different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
Both SPAN 313 and SPAN 314 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 420 - Phonetics and Phonology
Prerequisites:
SPAN 313 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 421 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
Description:
A foundation in the principle areas of Hispanic linguistics, specifically focusing on the analysis of the Spanish language.
Prerequisites:
Either SPAN 313 or SPAN 314
3 cr.
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SPAN 441 - Survey of Spanish Literature
Description:
Spanish literature from the earliest works to 1800.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 442 - Survey of Spanish Literature
Description:
Spanish literature from 1800 to the present.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 453 - Survey of Spanish American Literature
Description:
From chronicles to modernism.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 454 - Survey of Spanish American Literature
Description:
From modernism to the present.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 480 - La Literatura de Los Chicanos
Description:
Advanced literary analysis of Chicano poetry, narrative, drama, and essays.
Prerequisites:
One 300-level Spanish literature course or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: USD
3 cr.
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SPAN 481 - Spanish Culture and Civilization
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU
3 cr.
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SPAN 482 - Hispanic Culture and Civilization in the U.S.
Description:
The historical background, current status, literary and artistic works of Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, and Cuban-American residents of the continental United States.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU, USD
3 cr.
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SPAN 483 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, HU
3 cr.
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SPAN 490 - Los Dramas de La Latinoamérica Contemporánea
Description:
Advanced literary analysis of one-act contemporary Latin American dramas.
Prerequisites:
One 300-level Spanish literature course or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 493 - Specialized Studies in Spanish or Spanish-American Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus such as: literary genre or group, recurrent literary theme, single author, comparison of two authors. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as SPAN 693 .
Prerequisites:
One 300-level Spanish literature course or Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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SPAN 495 - Capstone Seminar in Studies in Spanish
Description:
Subtitle will designate thematic focus which will pertain to Spanish cultural studies and/or literature. Topics may include literary themes, literary genres, cultural topics both current and past pertaining to Spanish culture in the broadest definition.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 340 and one of the following: SPAN 481 , SPAN 482 , or SPAN 483 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SPAN 499 - Independent Study
Description:
Individual study under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
1-4 cr.
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SPAN 693 - Specialized Studies in Spanish or Spanish-American Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus such as: literary genre or group, recurrent literary theme, single author, comparison of two authors. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as SPAN 493 .
Prerequisites:
One 300 level Spanish literature course or Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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SOIL 350 - Selected Topics in Soil and Waste Resources
Description:
Selected principles, practices, issues in soil and waste resources. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. May apply up to 3 credits to major. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 550 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
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SOIL 359 - Soil Conservation and Watershed Inventory Techniques
Description:
Field techniques of land surface relief inventory, soil percolation, watershed interpretive systems for runoff prediction, and groundwater characteristics investigation for integrated resource mgmt.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 , Formal Admittance to CNR, and Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
1 cr.
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SOIL 360 - Field Experience in Soil Inventory Methods
Description:
Techniques in describing, mapping, classifying, and interpreting soils for integrated resource mgmt.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 , Formal Admittance to CNR, and Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
1 cr.
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SOIL 361 - Forest Soils
Description:
Characteristics of and processes in soils under forest cover; relationships of these to forest growth, productivity, and management practices; human impacts. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 561 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 , Summer Field Experience, and CNR major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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SOIL 362 - Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification
Description:
Soil properties, processes, and formation factors. Soil classification, orders and mapping also covered. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 562 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 363 - Soil Profile Description Writing
Description:
Field identification of soil layers and preparation of official morphological descriptions of soil profiles and associated site factors. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 563 .
Prerequisites:
Summer Field Experience or Instructor Consent
1 cr.
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SOIL 364 - Soil and Plant Analysis
Description:
Sample, prepare, and analyze soil and plants. Interpret chemical results for environmental quality and soil fertility management. Choose analytical methods and maintain laboratory quality control. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 564 .
Prerequisites:
Either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 , NRES 251 , and CNR major; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 365 - Soil Quality Assessment and Soil Survey Interpretation
Description:
Apply soil survey information to make interpretations for various land uses; identify the limitations and suitability of soils for specific planning purposes. Understand and assess soil quality in situations where soil survey information will not suffice; interpret soil quality assessment for land use and management. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 565 .
Prerequisites:
Summer Field Experience and CNR major, or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 366 - Wetland Soils and Wetland Delineation
Description:
Characteristics of hydric soils including chemistry, biology, physics, morphology, genesis and classification. Review and demonstrate procedures for identifying and delineating wetlands using indicators of hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology. May not earn credit in both WATR 366 and SOIL 366. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 566 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 368 - Urban Soils
Description:
Learn importance, distinguishing characteristics, ecosystem services and management of urban soils. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 568 .
Prerequisites:
Summer Field Experience and CNR major, or Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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SOIL 381 - Internship in Soils
Description:
Supervised training program in soils management in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. One credit for 2-4 wks (40 hrs per wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration. May repeat for 6 cr. max. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 581 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-6 cr.
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SOIL 384 - Environmental Microbiology Lecture
Description:
Explore the role of beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms in environmental media. Microbial distributions, energetics, and role in biogeochemical cycles will be emphasized. Soil and (waste) water environments will be a focus. Students will apply concepts to evaluating problems in their major field of study. May earn credit in only one of SOIL 384, SOIL 484 or WSTE 484 . Soil and Waste Resources majors must enroll in SOIL 484 or WSTE 484 . Available for graduate credit as SOIL 584 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 , either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 387 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems
Description:
Wastewater treatment process, design, and regulatory requirements for on-site systems. .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 . May not earn credit in both SOIL 387 and WSTE 387
1 cr.
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SOIL 461 - Soil Management for Resource Sustainability
Description:
Use soil fertility, plant nutrition, wind and water erosion, and surface and groundwater contamination abatement principles in solving soil and crop management problems. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 661 . May not earn credit in both SOIL 387 and WSTE 387
Prerequisites:
Summer Field Experience and CNR major, or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 462 - Environmental Biogeochemistry
Description:
Theory, concepts and methods available to quantify biogeochemical cycles in atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems will be introduced. Use learned theory and advanced analytical biogeochemical techniques to plan, develop and conduct a major project. A professional-level oral presentation of project outcomes will culminate the course. May not earn credit in both SOIL 462 and WATR 462 . Available for graduate credit as SOIL 662 .
Prerequisites:
Either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 , and either SOIL 364 or WATR 390 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 465 - Soil Physics
Description:
Basic concepts and principles related to state and transport of matter (especially water) and energy in the soil. Physical measurement and mathematical quantification of soil physical properties and processes. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 665 .
Prerequisites:
Either MATH 111 or MATH 225 , and either PHYS 101 or PHYS 201 , Summer Field Experience, and CNR major; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 479 - Environmental Fate of Organic Chemicals
Description:
Principles governing how organic chemicals behave in environmental media. Emphasizes quantitative determination of organic contaminant partitioning, transformation, and transport in air, surface waters, soils, and groundwater. Applied examples focusing on persistent and emerging chemicals of concern for human and ecosystem health, including pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and pharmaceuticals. May not earn credit in both SOIL 479 and WSTE 479 . Available for graduate credit as SOIL 679 .
Prerequisites:
Both NRES 251 and CHEM 106 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 482 - Nutrient Management: Land Application and Planning
Description:
The properties of waste resources, environmental impacts, regulations, and equipment dealing with the processing, transportation and application of industrial, agricultural and municipal wastes (particularly on land) will be discussed. Training to prepare nutrient management plans will be a major class component. May not earn credit in both SOIL 482 and WSTE 482 . Available for graduate credit as SOIL 682 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
3 cr.
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SOIL 484 - Environmental Microbiology
Description:
Explore the role of beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms in environmental media. Microbial distributions, energetics, and role in biogeochemical cycles will be emphasized. Soil and (waste) water environments will be a focus. Laboratory exercises will develop classic/current methods, and include small group or class projects. May earn credit in only one of SOIL 384 , SOIL 484 or WSTE 484 . Available for graduate credit as SOIL 684 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 and either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 ; or Instructor Consent
4 cr.
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SOIL 486 - Composting
Description:
Theory and practice of controlled aerobic decomposition including various methods for composting different types of waste materials. Lab techniques for compost testing and tours of large and small composting facilities. May not earn credit in both SOIL 486 and WSTE 486 . Available for graduate credit as SOIL 686 .
1 cr.
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SOIL 499 - Special Work
Description:
Upperclass soil and waste resources students may arrange for independent study with consent of the associate dean. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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SOIL 550 - Selected Topics in Soil and Waste Resources
Description:
Selected principles, practices, issues in soil and waste resources. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. May apply up to 3 credits to major. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 350 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
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SOIL 561 - Forest Soils
Description:
Characteristics of and processes in soils under forest cover; relationships of these to forest growth, productivity, and management practices; human impacts. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 361 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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SOIL 562 - Soil Genesis, Morphology and Classification
Description:
Soil properties, processes, and formation factors. Soil classification, orders and mapping also covered. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 362 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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SOIL 563 - Soil Profile Description Writing
Description:
Field identification of soil layers and preparation of official morphological descriptions of soil profiles and associated site factors. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 363 .
1 cr.
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SOIL 564 - Soil and Plant Analysis
Description:
Sample, prepare, and analyze soil and plants. Interpret chemical results for environmental quality and soil fertility management. Choose analytical methods and maintain laboratory quality control. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 364 .
3 cr.
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SOIL 565 - Soil Quality Assessment and Soil Survey Interpretation
Description:
Apply soil survey information to make interpretations for various land uses; identify the limitations and suitability of soils for specific planning purposes. Understand and assess soil quality in situations where soil survey information will not suffice; interpret soil quality assessment for land use and management. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 365 .
3 cr.
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SOIL 566 - Wetland Soils and Wetland Delineation
Description:
Characteristics of hydric soils including chemistry, biology, physics, morphology, genesis and classification. Review and demonstrate procedures for identifying and delineating wetlands using indicators of hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology. May not earn credit in both WATR 566 and SOIL 566. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 366 .
3 cr.
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SOIL 568 - Urban Soils
Description:
Learn importance, distinguishing characteristics, ecosystem services and management of urban soils. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 368 .
2 cr.
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SOIL 581 - Internship in Soils
Description:
Supervised training program in soils management in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. One credit for 2-4 wks (40 hrs per wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration. May repeat for 6 cr. max. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 381 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-6 cr.
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SOIL 584 - Environmental Microbiology Lecture
Description:
Explore the role of beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms in environmental media. Microbial distributions, energetics, and role in biogeochemical cycles will be emphasized. Soil and (waste) water environments will be a focus. Students will apply concepts to evaluating problems in their major field of study. May earn credit in only one of SOIL 584, SOIL 684 or WSTE 684 . Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 384 .
3 cr.
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SOIL 661 - Soil Management for Resource Sustainability
Description:
Use soil fertility, plant nutrition, wind and water erosion, and surface and groundwater contamination abatement principles in solving soil and crop management problems. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 461 .
3 cr.
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SOIL 662 - Environmental Biogeochemistry
Description:
Theory, concepts and methods available to quantify biogeochemical cycles in atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems will be introduced. Use learned theory and advanced analytical biogeochemical techniques to plan, develop and conduct a major project. A professional-level oral presentation of project outcomes will culminate the course. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 462 .
Prerequisites:
Either SOIL 564 or WATR 590 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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