Jun 02, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Geological Sciences (GEOL)

  
  • GEOL 101LAB - Physical Geology Laboratory


    Description:
    Application of map study to geological processes and land forms, identification of rocks and minerals, and local field trips. Two hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 103.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category
    NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological (L).
  
  • GEOL 103 - Geology of Washington


    Description:
    Fundamentals of geology applied to the state of Washington. Topics include Washington’s volcanic, earthquake, tectonic, and glacial activity. Four lectures per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Corequisite: GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
  
  • GEOL 106 - Earth Science Inquiry


    Description:
    Inquiry-based investigations into Earth science to help students develop understanding of fundamental concepts and the process of scientific investigation. This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers but is open to all students.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 107 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Civilization


    Description:
    The role of natural geologic processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and climate change in shaping the earth, the environment and human civilization.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
    Notes:
    Four hour lecture per week plus required field trips.
  
  • GEOL 108 - Introduction to Environmental Geology


    Description:
    Interaction between human activity and geological processes. Scientific discussion of global environmental issues such as ozone depletion, climate change, geologic hazards, natural resources, and water use.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Application Natural Science.
  
  • GEOL 188 - Geology and Environmental Geology Field Trips


    Description:
    Afternoon and weekend field trips to introduce students to the geology and environment of the Pacific Northwest as well as the breadth of study options in the geological sciences.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to three credits.
  
  • GEOL 200 - Earth’s Evolution and Global Change


    Description:
    Evolution of Earth, plate tectonics, life, and climate over the last 4.5 billion years. Three lectures, four hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102 OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, OR GEOL 106.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 210 - Introduction to Geologic Field Methods


    Description:
    Introduction to the basic methods of geologic field investigation. Emphasis on constructing geologic maps. The class will consist of two weeks in the field, primarily along the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada, California, or other regions in the western United States. The class will be offered during the summer break or as arranged by the instructor. Students will register for the class during the immediately subsequent academic year quarter. Extra fees required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or  GEOL 102, or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, or GEOL 106, or instructor permission. GEOL 200 recommended.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 296 - Individual Study


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 296 - Individual Study


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 302 - Oceans and Atmosphere


    Description:
    Introduction to Earth’s climate and the hydrologic cycle through study of the ocean-atmosphere system. Chemical and physical changes will be studied over time scales ranging from millions of years to days. Will include a field trip.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
  
  • GEOL 305 - Quantitative Reasoning for Geoscientists


    Description:
    An introduction to quantitative methods commonly used for observation, analysis, and interpretation of geologic features and processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and MATH 100C or above.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 306 - Communicating Geoscience


    Description:
    Exploration of effective communication skills in the geosciences. Includes readings from the primary and popular literature, writing, making figures, and oral presentation. Emphasis on peer review and revision.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB and ENG 102.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/15. Will go inactive 8/24/18.
  
  • GEOL 320 - Rocks and Minerals


    Description:
    Identification, classification, and evolution of common igneous and metamorphic rocks. Includes recognition and interpretation of rocks in typical field exposures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB and CHEM 111 or CHEM 181.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week plus required field trips.
  
  • GEOL 346 - Mineralogy


    Description:
    Physical, chemical, and crystallographic properties, and occurrence of minerals. Examination and description of hand specimens and crystal models. Theory and practice in optical mineralogy and X-ray diffraction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOL 305, and GEOL 320, and MATH 154. Co-requisite: MATH 154 or instructor permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Four lectures and three hours laboratory per week.
  
  • GEOL 351 - Geology of the Pacific Northwest


    Description:
    Fundamentals of geology applied to the Pacific Northwest. Case studies in lecture will build toward extended field experiences. Two lectures per week. Field trips required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103), and GEOL 101LAB, and GEOL 200.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • GEOL 360 - Structural Geology


    Description:
    Introduction to the basic principles of rock deformation with an emphasis on the geometry, styles, and mechanics of faulting and folding and the stereographic projection and analysis of geologic structures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOL 200 and GEOL 305 and GEOL 320 and MATH 154.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Three lectures and four hours laboratory per week. Field trips required.
  
  • GEOL 370 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy


    Description:
    Origin of sedimentary rocks, physical processes and stratigraphic principles. Identification of sedimentary rocks. Recognition of depositional environments represented in the geologic record. Field trip required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOL 200, and GEOL 305, and MATH 153. Co-requisite: MATH 153.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 377 - Regional Natural History


    Description:
    Classroom study of the natural history of a selected region as preparation for a one- or two-week field trip. Emphasis will be on developing background skills to undertake a field exploration over the quarter (winter, spring, summer) break. Subtitles will identify the selected geographical region (e.g. Baja California Natural History). GEOL 377 and BIOL 377 are cross-listed courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle (region).
  
  • GEOL 377LAB - Regional Natural History


    Description:
    One- or two-week field trip to explore biological and physical patterns and processes in selected regions of North America. Emphasis will be on recording field observations, keeping a field journal, field study techniques, and performing investigations chosen and developed by student participants. Subtitles will identify the region studied. BIOL 377LAB and GEOL377LAB are cross-listed courses. Special fees required.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.
  
  • GEOL 380 - Natural Hazards


    Description:
    Environmental concerns of earth processes and natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic activity, flooding, landslides, etc. Three hours lecture plus one three-hour lab per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 or GEOL 102, or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, or instructor permission.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 382 - Earth Resources and Pollution


    Description:
    Human impact on the Earth through use of its resources, including pollution and remediation strategies. Two 2-hour lecture/lab sessions per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 108 and GEOL101LAB or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 384 - Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Interactions


    Description:
    The characteristics and circulation of Earth’s ocean and atmosphere are examined in the context of investigating the Earth’s energy balance and climate. Both natural and anthropogenic causes of climate variability are explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL 101LAB, and GEOL 305.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 386 - Geomorphology


    Description:
    Descriptive and interpretive examination of the Earth’s landforms, and the processes and factors that shape these features over space and time.. Four lectures and three hours laboratory or field trips each week. GEOG 386, GEOG 486, and GEOL 386 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 103  and GEOL 101LAB) or GEOG 107.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 388 - Field Trips


    Description:
    Intensive study of geological phenomena on field trips up to two weeks in length. Three days field work for each credit. Extra fees required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Course may be repeated for areas of significantly different geologic content.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 392 - Lab Experience Teaching Physical Geology


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 2 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 395 - Junior Research


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: by permission only.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
  
  
  • GEOL 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 404 - Intermediate GIS


    Description:
    Applied concepts, principles, and operation of fundamental GIS applications, including raster-vector data models, topology, digitizing, and various analytical techniques such as overlay, buffers, and Boolean queries. Lecture and practical applications. ANTH 404, GEOL 404 and GEOG 404 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either GEOG 303, GEOL 303, or ANTH 303.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 415 - Earthquake Geology and Neotectonics


    Description:
    Geomorphology, stratigraphy, and structural geology applied to the study of active faults and folds in a variety of tectonic settings. Relation of seismicity and geodetic measurements to geologic structure and active tectonic processes, including case studies of selected earthquakes. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. GEOL 415 and GEOL 515 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB and GEOL 386 and MATH 154.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 417 - Advanced GIS


    Description:
    Advanced GIS principles, techniques, analysis, and application. Lecture and practical hands-on experience. Applied experience using GIS software. GEOL 417, ANTH 417 and GEOG 417 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one .

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOG 404, GEOL 404, or ANTH 404.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 423 - The Cryosphere (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    Components of the cryosphere (ice sheets, mountain glaciers, ice shelves, global snow cover, sea ice extent, and permafrost/frozen ground) will be examined, including anticipated changes in the cryosphere due to changing climate. GEOL 423 and GEOL 523 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.  (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.  Last taught in 2013.  Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 103) and GEOL 101LAB, GEOL 200, GEOL 210, CHEM 181 and CHEM 182.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 425 - Environmental Geochemistry


    Description:
    Global geochemical cycles, influences of rocks and soils on water chemistry, behavior of isotopes and trace elements. Includes class project studying local environmental geochemistry topic. Three lectures plus one three-hour lab per week. GEOL 425 and GEOL 525 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 181, and CHEM 181LAB, and CHEM 182, and CHEM 182LAB and MATH 153.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 430 - Remote Sensing


    Description:
    Principles of acquisition, analysis, and use of remotely sensed data (LANDSAT, SPOT, Ikonos, etc.). Applied experience using image processing software. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. GEOL 430, GEOG 430, and GEOL 530 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOG 410 or GEOL 210.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 432 - Field Geodetic Techniques


    Description:
    Training in field geodetic techniques, including scientific application of two or more precision surveying instruments: geodetic GPS, differential GPS, and electronic distance meter. Three hours a week and field project, or one-week field course. GEOL 432 and GEOL 532 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and GEOL 200 and GEOL 210.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • GEOL 434 - Petroleum Geology


    Description:
    Petroleum geology delivers a comprehensive introduction to the application of geology in the oil and gas industry, including the origin and occurrence of petroleum, application of geology in exploration and production, and the evolution of the industry in the context of global demand. GEOL 434 and GEOL 534 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOL 210 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 441 - Climate Variability and Climate Change


    Description:
    Examine past, present, and future changes in climate, and the factors that contribute to climate change over various timescales. GEOL 441 and GEOL 541 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOL 200.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 445 - Hydrogeology


    Description:
    Study of the occurrence and movement of ground water using geology, hydrology, and geochemistry, with an emphasis on practical problems in water management. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. GEOL 445 and GEOL 545 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and MATH 154.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 453 - Seismology


    Description:
    Elasticity theory, the wave equation, ray theory, diffraction, waveform modeling, travel time inversion. Data analysis. Three hours lecture per week plus four hours of scientific computing lab. Offered alternate years. GEOL 453 and GEOL 553 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 173.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 456 - Geodynamics


    Description:
    Study of plate tectonics and mountain building processes that shape Earth. Lab includes introduction to Matlab software for analysis and visualization. Required field trip. GEOL 456 and GEOL 556 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB. Corequisite: MATH 172.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 474 - Quaternary Geology


    Description:
    Study of geological processes affecting Earth’s most recent history. Course emphasizes marine and continental quarternary environmental change, glacial epochs, paleoclimatic methods, and dating techniques. GEOL 474 and GEOL 574 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either GEOG 386 or GEOL 386 or GEOL 370.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 475 - Petrography and Petrogenesis


    Description:
    Petrogenetic, hand specimen, and thin section study of igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory or field work per week plus required field trips. GEOL 475 and GEOL 575 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 476 - Advanced Sedimentology


    Description:
    Sediments, sedimentary rocks, and advanced lab and field techniques for students interested in conducting research or working in sedimentology-related fields. Required field trips. GEOL 476 and GEOL 576 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOL 370.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 477 - Tsunami Geology and Geophysics


    Description:
    Course will cover the current science of paleotsunami research, an overview of modern survey observations, the basic physics of tsunami generation and propagation, and introduce students to tsunami modeling methodologies. GEOL 477 and GEOL 577 are cross-listed; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOL 370.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • GEOL 478 - Volcanology


    Description:
    Study of volcanoes and associated deposits, styles of eruption, physical and chemical controls on eruption mechanisms, and volcanic hazards and hazard mitigation. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week plus required field trips. GEOL 478 and GEOL 578 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 483 - Isotope Geochemistry


    Description:
    Covers principles of isotope geochemistry and applications to studies of geological processes such as hydrologic cycling, volcanic petrogenesis, and climate change. Three hours lecture per week plus required laboratory work and field trips. GEOL 483 and GEOL 583 are layered course; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 182, CHEM 182LAB, and MATH 154.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 484 - Geochronology


    Description:
    Principles, analytical methods, and interpretation of several of the most widely applied geochronological methods. Computer-based data analysis of problems in igneous and metamorphic petrology, structural geology, sedimentary geology, geomorphology, paleoseismology, and planetary science. GEOL 484 and GEOL 584 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 172 and GEOL 346 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 487 - End-of-major Review Seminar


    Description:
    Students must be familiar with the language of geology and possess certain basic geologic skills. Coordinates student participation in program assessment activities and provides a structured avenue for student input into program goals.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: senior status and intention to graduate during the current year.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 489 - Geologic Field Methods


    Description:
    Emphasis is placed on observation and recording of lithologic and structural features, measurement of stratigraphic and structural sections, applications of various survey methods, and plotting geologic data on topographic and aerial photographs in the field. The class will be offered during summer or winter break, or as arranged by the instructor. Credits will be carried in concurrent or immediately subsequent academic year quarter. Extra fees required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and GEOL 200, and GEOL 210, and GEOL 320, and GEOL 346, and GEOL 360, and GEOL 370.

    Credits: (6-12)

  
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    GEOL 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: prior approval required.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 492A - Experience Teaching Upper-level Geology


    Description:
    Assisting with instruction in upper-level geology major lab or field courses. May be repeated up to four times for a total of 8 credits. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • GEOL 492B - Laboratory Experience Teaching Earth Science


    Description:
    Course designed for future Earth science teachers in secondary schools. Assist teaching one laboratory section of GEOL 101LAB and discuss laboratory-teaching methods.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 493 - Field Methods in Environmental Geology


    Description:
    Introduction to field methods in environmental geology. In this two-week field course, students will apply these methods to a local or regional environmental geology research question.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOL 386 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 494 - Applied GIS Project


    Description:
    GIS projects in anthropology, biology, geography, geology, and resource management. ANTH 494, GEOL 494 and GEOG 494 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Credits: (2-6)

  
  • GEOL 495 - Senior Research


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission only.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 12 credits.
  
  
  • GEOL 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


German (GERM)

  
  • GERM 151 - First-year German


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 152 - First-year German


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 151.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 153 - First-year German


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 152.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 251 - Second-year German


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 252 - Second-year German


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 251.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 253 - Second-year German


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 252.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GERM 301 - Introduction to German Literature


    Description:
    Selected pieces of German literature characteristic of the Middle Ages to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • GERM 350 - Advanced Conversation


    Description:
    The course will broaden students’ communicative strategies and develop their speaking and listening skills through exposure to a variety of media. Films, visual art, and music will provide the basis for general class participation and small group discussion.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GERM 352 - Advanced Reading and Expression


    Description:
    Texts culled from a variety of sources and time periods will form the basis of this course, allowing students a broad exposure to German written expression in order to broaden and develop their reading skills and strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GERM 354 - Advanced Grammar and Composition


    Description:
    The course focuses on the development of writing skills through the analysis and practice of grammar, vocabulary, and rhetorical devices.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GERM 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GERM 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • GERM 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)


Global Wine Studies (GWS)

  
  • GWS 202 - A Social History of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits


    Description:
    This course looks at alcohol production/consumption from early societies to its present-day industry. Students debate health issues of alcohol, environmental issues, and quality of life issues associated with the wine, beer, and spirits.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 302 - Fundamentals of Viticulture and Enology


    Description:
    Fundamentals of viticulture and enology, techniques and practices, wine styles, and grape varietals. Health issues associated with wine, basics of wine, and food pairing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 303 - Major Wine Regions of the World


    Description:
    Major wine regions of the world. Identification of major grape varietals and wine styles, label regulations, and legal issues. Viniculture and winemaking regulations, climate, soils, and other factors affecting each region.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 304 - Wine Marketing and Branding


    Description:
    Regulations and legalities, marketing, branding, public relations, consumer behavior, and business planning in the wine industry.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 402 - Issues in Viticulture and Enology


    Description:
    This course covers advanced techniques in viticulture and enology practices, product quality control and quality assurance, and worker protection.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GWS 302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 403 - The Global Wine Industry


    Description:
    Traditional and emerging wine regions: globalization, classification and legal systems, trade structures, international agreements, consumption habits, patterns, and trends.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GWS 303.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • GWS 404 - The International Wine Trade


    Description:
    Accounting and finance, global supply chain, distribution, retail, intellectual property rights, legal issues, wine auctions and investments, journalism and ratings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GWS 304 and ACCT 301.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GWS 405 - Beverage and Food Pairing for the Sommelier


    Description:
    Overview of major beverages and service standards related to the world of fine wines in a dining environment. Fundamentals of food pairing with major wine varietals, wine styles, and other industry beverages of the world. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GWS 303.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 406 - Professional Wine Analysis


    Description:
    Evaluation and assessment of global wines. Component format for organoleptic properties including appearance, aroma and palate. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.

    Credits: (3)

    Grading Basis
    Graded
  
  • GWS 407 - Beverage Management and Service for the Sommelier


    Description:
    Basics of the wine and beverage cellar, menu pricing and creation of a wine and beverage list, sales techniques with a practical beverage industry approach, and service standards pertaining to the beverage industry and sommeliers. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GWS 303.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 408 - Advanced Sensory Analysis


    Description:
    Assessment of viticulture and winemaking techniques in wine, identification of provenance, fraud, age and potential for investment. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GWS 402 and GWS 406.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 409 - Applied Professional Tasting Analysis (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    This course will combine lecture and tasting for wines, beers, spirits, and liqueurs for students who are interested in a career path as sommelier to work in the dining industry. Students will learn proper tasting techniques for each beverage along with appropriate aging and service for a dining establishment. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.  (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.  Last taught in 2013.  Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GWS 303.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 410 - Wine Faults


    Description:
    Chemical, physical, and biological faults and flaws found in wine from the vineyard, winery, distribution, retail, and consumer. Product recalls and legalities of faulty wines.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GWS 402 and GWS 406.

    Credits: (3)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • GWS 412 - Advanced Wine Regions


    Description:
    Study of lesser known vineyard areas around the world including unusual grape varietals, regulations, quality designations, and wines made for specific markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GWS 303.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • GWS 452 - Regional Wine Tourism


    Description:
    Wine tourism is an American growth industry. Unlike in Europe, support for wine tourism in the USA is regional. This course offers an academic and hands-on approach to regional wine tourism that will assist RT and GWS graduates. GWS 452 and RT 452 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: nine credits of upper division GWS or RT courses or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GWS 454 - Wine Tourism Applications


    Description:
    Applying what they have learned in GWS/RT 452, students conduct research on sectors of the wine tourism industry in Washington State such as wine trails, wine clubs, regional wine associations and wine festivals. The student conducts hands-on research that may be useful to these sectors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GWS 452 or RT 452.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    GWS 454 and RT 454 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • GWS 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry or government agencies in the wine industry. A learning agreement is created to identify and plan the directed and supervised study. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the global wine studies major.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GWS 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GWS 492 - Field Experience


    Description:
    The student will spend 1 to 3 weeks in a major wine area OUTSIDE the Pacific Northwest USA researching the appellation(s), the wineries, their viticulture, wine production, wine styles and marketing approaches. This course requires a literature review, methodical tastings, interviews with the area’s winemakers and marketing staff.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • GWS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GWS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-6)


Health Education (HED)

  
  • HED 101 - Health Essentials


    Description:
    Fundamental patterns and understanding of human interaction with natural and man made environments intended to help students make informed judgments.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    SB-Found Human Adaptations.
  
  • HED 205 - Drugs and Sport


    Description:
    Survey of the potential hazards of recreational, ergogenic, and restorative drugs commonly used by athletes.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • HED 209 - Consumer Health


    Description:

    Analysis of health aids, cosmetics, non-prescription drugs, health fads, and fallacies. Critical evaluation of advertising and promotional schemes; quackery.

    Credits: (3)

 

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