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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
Credits: 3
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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 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: SS
Credits: 3
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SOC 386 - Social Change and Social Movements
Description:
Analyze and apply theory, practice, and evaluation of contemporary social movements and organizations of change. Available for graduate credit as SOC 586 .
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: ER, SS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 3
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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 90 or equivalent, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 15 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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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SOC 492 - Applied Sociology Practicum
Description:
Application of Sociology knowledge, skill, and practice to professional and/or research settings. May be repeated for credit for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites:
Accepted Field Application, Instructor Consent, and concurrent registration in SOC 493
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 3-6
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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. May be repeated for credit for up to 2 credits.
Prerequisites:
Accepted Field Application, Instructor Consent, and concurrent registration in SOC 492
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1
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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 be repeated for credit. May apply up to 6 credits to major.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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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 be repeated for credit. May apply up to 6 credits to major.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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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 on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 2 or 3
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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 on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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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 on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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SOC 534 - Race, Crime, and Criminal Justice
Description:
An examination of race in the context of the criminal justice system. Emphasis on the treatment of racial minorities as victims and offenders by law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 334 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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SOC 550 - Applied Social Theory
Description:
History, content, construction, and application of social theories. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 350 .
Prerequisites:
SOC 101 or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 4
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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 .
Credits: 3
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SOC 555 - 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 undergraduate credit as SOC 355 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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SOC 567 - Social Epidemiology
Description:
Examines theories/concepts, empirical evidence, methods, interventions, and policies concerning social determinants of health. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 367 .
Credits: 3
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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 on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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SOC 586 - Social Change and Social Movements
Description:
Analyze and apply theory, practice, and evaluation of contemporary social movements and organizations of change. Available for undergraduate credit as SOC 386 .
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 1-3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 2 or 3
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SOC 796 - Independent Study
Description:
Supplements preparation in area of specialization. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites:
9 credits in social sciences and Department Consent
Credits: 1-3
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SOC 799 - Thesis
Credits: 2-6
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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):
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall Only; Wausau: Fall Only
Credits: 4
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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):
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring and Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring Only; Wausau: Spring Only
Credits: 4
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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):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 4
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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):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 4
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 3
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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 212 or one 300-level SPAN course
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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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:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of odd years
Credits: 3
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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 be repeated once for credit with a different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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SPAN 420 - Phonetics and Phonology
Description:
Provides basic introduction to both phonetics (the study of the physical properties of the sounds of language) and phonology (the organization and patterning of those sounds) in the target language.
Prerequisites:
One 300-level SPAN course
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 3
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SPAN 442 - Survey of Spanish Literature
Description:
Spanish literature from 1800 to the present.
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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SPAN 480 - La Literatura de Los Chicanos
Description:
Advanced literary analysis of Chicano poetry, narrative, drama, and essays.
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: USD
Associate: DUS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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SPAN 481 - Spanish Culture and Civilization
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA, HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU, USD
Associate: DUS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA, HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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SPAN 490 - Los Dramas de La Latinoamérica Contemporánea
Description:
Advanced literary analysis of one-act contemporary Latin American dramas.
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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:
Two 300-level SPAN courses
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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SPAN 499 - Independent Study
Description:
Individual study under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-4
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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
Credits: 1-3
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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 on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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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:
All of the following: NRES 250 , NRES 251 , and MATH 107 ; and Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Summer Only
Credits: 1
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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:
All of the following: NRES 250 , NRES 251 , and MATH 107 ; and Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Summer Only
Credits: 1
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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 on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 1
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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:
One of the following: CHEM 101 , CHEM 105 , CHEM 106 , or NRES 251 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 2
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SOIL 369 - Soil Judging
Description:
Describe soil profiles, classify soils, and make soil interpretations at the Regional or National Soil Judging Contests. May be repeated for credit for up to 8 credits. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 569 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1
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SOIL 373 - Agronomy, Agriculture and Environment
Description:
Morphology and management of grain, forage and other crops in agricultural enterprises. Role of crops in causing environmental problems and in providing potential solutions. Includes a focused section on integrated pest management. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 573 .
Prerequisites:
CNR Summer Field Experience or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 4
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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 be repeated for up to 6 credits. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 581 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-6
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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:
Either NRES 251 or PSEN 215 , and one of the following: CHEM 101 , CHEM 105 , CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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SOIL 387 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems
Description:
Wastewater treatment process, design, and regulatory requirements for on-site systems. May not earn credit in both SOIL 387 and WSTE 387
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 1
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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 .
Prerequisites:
Summer Field Experience and CNR major, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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:
One of the following: CHEM 101 , CHEM 105 , or CHEM 106 ; and NRES 251 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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:
Either NRES 251 or PSEN 215 , and one of the following: CHEM 101 , CHEM 105 , CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 4
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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 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 1
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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 with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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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 on the Main Campus:
(I, II)
Credits: 1-3
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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 on the Main Campus:
(II)
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 1
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 2
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SOIL 569 - Soil Judging
Description:
Describe soil profiles, classify soils, and make soil interpretations at the Regional or National Soil Judging Contests. May be repeated for credit for up to 8 credits. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 369 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Credits: 1
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SOIL 573 - Agronomy, Agriculture and Environment
Description:
Morphology and management of grain, forage and other crops in agricultural enterprises. Role of crops in causing environmental problems and in providing potential solutions. Includes a focused section on integrated pest management. Available for graduate credit as SOIL 373 .
Credits: 4
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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 be repeated for up to 6 credits. Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 381 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Credits: 1-6
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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SOIL 665 - 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 undergraduate credit as SOIL 465 .
Credits: 3
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SOIL 679 - 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 679 and WSTE 679 . Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 479 .
Credits: 3
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SOIL 682 - 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 682 and WSTE 682 . Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 482 .
Credits: 3
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SOIL 684 - 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 584 , SOIL 684 or WSTE 684 . Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 484 .
Credits: 4
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SOIL 686 - 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 686 and WSTE 686 . Available for undergraduate credit as SOIL 486 .
Credits: 1
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SOIL 760 - Advanced Forest Soils
Description:
Advanced topics on relationships between soil properties and silviculture, forest hydrology, and nursery management.
Prerequisites:
SOIL 561 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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SOIL 761 - Advanced Soil Management
Description:
Advanced topics in principles of soil, water, plant relationships. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
SOIL 661 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
(On demand)
Credits: 1-3
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SOIL 762 - Advanced Soil Genesis, Mineralogy, and Classification
Description:
Processes and theories of soil information; principles and systems of soil classification.
Prerequisites:
SOIL 562 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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