2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Description of courses offered by the various departments
The symbols FA (fall), SP (spring), and SU (summer) indicate when each course is offered. The credit (semester hours) for each course is indicated in parentheses after the course name. Interim course descriptions are made available during the fall semester and are published online.
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Engineering Prerequisite to all courses numbered 300 or higher is formal admission to a BSE concentration.
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ENGR 382 - Engineering Instrumentation Laboratory (1)
SP. Laboratory course, which serves as an introduction to the characteristics and uses of transducers to measure displacement, strain, pressure, temperature, velocity, acceleration, and other physical quantities. Emphasis is on the usefulness, accuracy, and reliability of measurement systems in actual applications. Electronic signal conditioning techniques are covered. A design project using LabVIEW software and FilePoint data acquisition hardware is required. Written reports required. Prerequisites: ENGR 204 .
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ENGR 384 - Analysis of Sustainability Engineering Systems (1)
SP. Sustainability engineering seeks to serve the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This course analyzes the effectiveness of proposed sustainability engineering systems and methods to obtaining that goal in three arenas: economic, social, and environmental. It also discusses analysis approaches for sustainability. Topics include global energy usage, personal carbon footprint, world population, and climate change. The trade-offs among biblical principles related to sustainability (stewardship, justice, and the cultural mandate) are examined. Prerequisites: ENGR 184 and admission to an engineering concentration.
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ENGR 385 - Engineering Internship (0-3)
FA, SP, SU. Engineering students who complete engineering-related internship or research work may receive transcript credit for the experience. Completion of the internship course requires a minimum of 140 hours of experiential learning, consisting of engineering professional work or academic research that emphasizes application of the knowledge and skills gained in engineering coursework. Internship projects must be guided by engineering practitioners and will be evaluated by the engineering department internship coordinator. Students must submit an internship plan, reflect on the internship experience, submit a brief written report of their activities under the signature of their supervisor, and summarize their work in a poster presentation. Questions regarding the appropriateness of specific experiential learning activities for internship credit should be directed to the engineering internship coordinator. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one year (>30 semester hours) of engineering program coursework.
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ENGR 387 - International Engineering Internship (0-3)
Engineering students who complete engineering-related internship or research work in a country other than the United States or Canada may receive transcript credit for the experience. Completion of the international internship course requires a minimum of 140 hours of experiential learning, consisting of engineering professional work or academic research that emphasizes application of the knowledge and skills gained in engineering coursework. Internship projects must be guided by engineering practitioners and will be evaluated by the engineering department internship coordinator. Students must submit an internship plan, reflect on the internship experience, submit a brief written report of their activities under the signature of their supervisor, and summarize their work in a poster presentation. Questions regarding the appropriateness of specific experiential learning activities for international internship credit should be directed to the engineering internship coordinator. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one year (>30 semester hours) of engineering program coursework.
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ENGR 390 - Independent Study (1-4)
FA, SP. Independent readings and research. Prerequisite: permission of the chair.
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ENGR 394 - Engineering Seminar (0)
FA, SP. A seminar devoted to an exploration of topics in engineering. Seminars will cover areas such as the practice of engineering design, non-technical issues in engineering practice, engineering graduate studies, and aspects of engineering analysis. Students will receive transcript recognition for ENGR 294 if they attend eight (8) seminars before being admitted to a BSE concentration and will receive transcript recognition for ENGR 394 if they attend eight (8) seminars after being admitted to a BSE concentration. Plant tours and technical society meetings may be substituted for seminars upon approval.
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Finance: Undergraduate |
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FIN 201 - Personal Finance (3)
SP. Personal finance is a specialized area of study focusing on individual and household financial decisions: How much should I save? How much should I spend? How much should I give?…decisions that impact our future economic well-being. Financial planning is a process of setting financial goals and organizing assets and making decisions to achieve these goals, in an environment of risk. This class will consider financial goals for Christians and will provide information and techniques to help students be good stewards of what God entrusts to them. Topics covered will include: financial planning tools, goal setting and budgeting, tax planning, cash management, consumption and lifestyle choices, credit strategies, charitable giving, automobile and housing decisions, insurance needs, concepts of investing, estate planning and retirement planning. Class sessions will include lectures, presentations by various professionals in these disciplines, video, and group exercises and discussion.
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FIN 301 - Corporate Finance (3)
FA, SP. A study of the principles and problems of the financial management of the firm, including such topics as stock and bond valuation, working capital management, cost of capital and capital budgeting, capital structure, and dividend policy. For entry into this 300-level finance course, students must have achieved at least a C in BUS 101, BUS 201, ACCT 203, and ACCT 204. Prerequisites: ACCT 204 , ECON 221 , STAT 143 , and DATA 100 .
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FIN 302 - Investments (3)
FA. An application of finance theory to investment instruments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, and futures as well as the related investment theory including risk, return, valuation and asset allocation. The course also examines the financial markets and institutions through which these instruments trade, including investment companies, funds, exchanges and clearing houses. Prerequisite: FIN 301 .
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FIN 310 - Special Topics in Finance (3)
SP. This course will cover special topics in finance which will allow students more advanced study in specific areas of interest. Topics could include mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, capital markets, pensions, insurance, corporate valuation, credit analysis, real estate, capital budgeting, international finance, structured products, private investing, risk management, corporate social responsibility, financial planning, estate planning, retirement planning, and insurance planning and employee benefits. The topics may differ from year to year; if so, the course can be taken more than once. Prerequisite: FIN 301 .
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FIN 311 - Fundamentals of Financial Planning and Insurance (3)
FA. Students learn the fundamentals of financial planning, including the legal, ethical and regulatory environment. In addition, students engage the primary concepts of risk and insurance from the perspective of a financial advisory professional. The common types of risks and insurance of covered include health, life, disability, long-term care, and property and liability. Throughout, students will develop a biblical perspective of financial planning, risk and insurance. For entry into this 300-level finance course, students must have achieved at least a C in BUS 101, BUS 201, ACCT 203, and ACCT 204.
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FIN 312 - Estate Planning (3)
FA. Students engage the primary elements of estate planning from the perspective of a financial advisory professional. Topics include the estate planning process, the basic documents needed for an estate plan, property ownership, assets that pass through and around the probate process, gift and estate taxes, and planning techniques to reduce an individual’s tax liability. Throughout, students will develop a biblical perspective of wealth and wealth transfer. For entry into this 300-level finance course, students must have achieved at least a C in BUS 101 , BUS 201 , ACCT 203 , and ACCT 204 . Not offered 2022-23.
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FIN 313 - Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits (3)
SP. Students engage the fundamentals of retirement planning and employee benefits from the perspective of a financial advisory professional. Topics include public and private retirement plans, defined benefit and defined contribution plans, individual retirement accounts, group and fringe benefits for employers and self-employed as well as college savings vehicles. For entry into this 300-level finance course, students must have achieved at least a C in BUS 101 , BUS 201 , ACCT 203 , and ACCT 204 .
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FIN 383 - External Practicum (1)
FA, SP, SU. Students work at least 60 hours in a position that must be related to their major. May be repeated multiple times for credit. No more than 12 credit hours of internship and/or practicum can be counted toward graduation requirements. International students enrolled in this course may apply for CPT authorization. Online.
Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students. Must be a major in department and have received approval from the department. Applications are initiated through the Career Center. Students find their own position, which must be approved by the Career Center and the department.
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FIN 394 - Financial Planning Capstone (3)
SP. This course requires students to synthesize and apply elements of comprehensive financial planning within a Christian context. The course requires students to perform all functions of the financial planning process and apply the CFP Board’s Practice Standards including the development and delivery of a comprehensive financial plan. Additionally, this course will satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified Kingdom Advisor, CKA®, designation. The course will contain two distinct elements: (1) online, self-paced learning of 20 modules related to the all broad elements of the financial planning process; and (2) on-site completion of a written comprehensive written financial plan and oral delivery of such plan. Students will utilize financial planning software in the preparation of the financial plan. Prerequisites: ACCT 306 , BUS 392 (may be taken concurrently),FIN 201 , FIN 302 , FIN 311 , FIN 312 , FIN 313 , and MKTG 301 .
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Finance: Graduate |
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FIN 583 - Internship in Finance (1)
FA, SP, SU. Students explore their calling and develop a deeper understanding of their chosen field. Students work an internship, keep a reflective journal, and write a reflection paper. Students must complete at least 50 hours at an internship. This course may be taken up to three times (fall, spring, summer), after admission to the MAcc program. This course is crosslisted as ACCT 583 . Prerequisites: admission to the MAcc program, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and approval from both the MAcc Program Director and the organization offering the internship.
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FREN 101 - Elementary French I (4)
FA. An introductory course in the comprehension and use of spoken and written French.
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FREN 102 - Elementary French II (4)
SP. Continuation of FREN 101.
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FREN 111 - Multisensory Structured French I (4)
FA. An introductory course in the comprehension and use of spoken and written French designed to meet the needs of at-risk students. Materials are presented with an emphasis on understanding the nature of language. General language-learning skills are developed as specific world language goals are met. Students are admitted to this course on the basis of adequate documentation of being at-risk. Students in this sequence take FREN 112 in the spring. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 112 - Multisensory Structured French II (4)
SP. The second course in a two-course sequence of language study designed to meet the needs of at-risk students. The course places an emphasis on understanding the nature of language and developing general language-learning skills. Students also develop intercultural skills and awareness of the global francophone world. The course is open to students who are continuing from FREN 111 . Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 131 - Introductory French (5)
This is the first course in a closely integrated sequence of language study. This course is open to students who have had no previous French or who have completed some high school French but who are not ready for FREN 201. Completion of this course satisfies the World Languages 1 core requirement. Students may continue their French education by taking FREN 132 or 150 and then FREN 202. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 132 - Intermediate French I (3)
The course is open to students continuing from FREN 131 as well as students wishing to brush up on their French skills. Students in this sequence may continue to FREN 202 . Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 150 - Accelerated Elementary French (4)
SU. An accelerated course in oral and written introductory French. Prerequisite: 2 years of high school French; or strong organization, discipline, and high motivation.
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I (4)
FA. Further training in oral and written French, study of the structure of the language, practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing and introductory study of francophone cultures.
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II (4)
SP. Further training in spoken and written French, study of the structure of the language, practice in listening, reading, and writing, and continuing study of francophone cultures. This course provides insights into the historical, cultural, and sociological contexts which have shaped the French language.
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FREN 203 - Advanced Intermediate French (4)
An accelerated review of essential grammar topics and vocabulary, as well as practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students learn about the historical, cultural, and sociological contexts which have shaped the French language. This course is intended for students who are beyond the FREN 201 level but are not yet ready for the advanced level. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 301 - Advanced Conversation (3)
FA. This course is designed to develop advanced aural comprehension skills, as well as continuing competence in spoken French through exercises, conversation in class, and small groups. Prerequisite: FREN 202, or the equivalent.
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FREN 302 - Advanced Grammar (3)
SP. Systematic study of advanced grammar and composition. Prerequisite: FREN 202, FREN 203, or the equivalent.
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FREN 351 - Survey of French Literature (4)
SP. An overview of selected major writers, movements, and genres from the Middle Ages to the present. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 361 - Francophone Literature and Culture in Quebec (3)
FA. An introduction to French-language culture and society in Quebec. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302 ; FREN 351 recommended.
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FREN 362 - Francophone Literature and Culture in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Diaspora (3)
An introduction to representative writers and works of French expression from Sub-Saharan Africa and the African Diaspora. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302 ; FREN 351 recommended. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 363 - Francophone Literature and Culture in North Africa (3)
An introduction to representative writers and works of French expression from the Maghreb. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisites: FREN 301 or FREN 302 ; FREN 351 recommended. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 372 - French Linguistics (3)
An introduction to French linguistics, including phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, lexicology and derivational morphology, pragmatics, and historical perspectives. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 373 - French for International Business (3)
An introduction to French business concepts and structures in a contemporary context. Various aspects of the French economy (transportation, trade, banks and the European Union) as well as French business practices and language nuances in Quebec will be studied. This course develops proficiency in written and oral communication in French in a business context. Students will have the opportunity to earn the Diplôme de Français des Affaires conferred by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 374 - Women and Gender in French Literature and Culture (3)
An introduction to women’s writing from the Middle Ages to the present. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302; FREN 351 recommended. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 375 - French Cinema (3)
This course introduces French Cinema from the silent era to the present. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302; FREN 351 recommended. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 381 - Special Topics (3, 4)
FA, SP, as needed. Exploration of special topics in French language, literature, and culture. Conducted mainly in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or FREN 302 ; FREN 351 is recommended.
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FREN 383 - External Practicum (1)
Students work at least 60 hours in a position that must be related to their major. May be repeated multiple times for credit. No more than 12 credit hours of internship and/or practicum can be counted toward graduation requirements. International students enrolled in this course may apply for CPT authorization. Online. Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students. Must be a major in department and have received approval from the department. Applications are initiated through the Career Center. Students find their own position, which must be approved by the Career Center and the department. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 394 - Medieval and Early Modern French Literature (3)
One of three possible capstone courses in the French major, this course is designed to nurture Christian reflection on issues related to French literary studies of narrative, theater and poetry in France from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century. Prerequisite: FREN 351. Conducted in French.
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FREN 395 - French Literature Before and After the French Revolution (3)
SP. One of three possible capstone courses in the French major, this course is designed to nurture Christian reflection on issues related to French literary studies of narrative, theater and poetry in France from the beginning of the 18th century to the end of the 19th century. Prerequisite: FREN 351. Conducted in French. Not offered in 2022-23.
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FREN 396 - Contemporary French Literature and Thought (3)
One of three possible capstone courses in the French major, this course is designed to nurture Christian reflection on issues related to literature in France from the twentieth century to the present. Prerequisites: FREN 351. Conducted in French. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 101 - People, Place, and Community (3)
FA, SP. This course explores human communities as they interact with the natural environment and with other communities. Attention is focused on the spatial patterns and cultural landscapes created through economic activities and as expressions of cultural values. Students learn methods of geographic research including mapping, landscape interpretation, and integrated place studies. Theoretical frameworks and models help students understand patterns of migration, settlement, land use, agriculture, industry, religion, language, ethnicity, and territorial control.
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GEO 110 - World Regional Geography (4)
FA, SP. An analysis of Earth’s principal culture regions from a geographic perspective: Africa, Europe, Russia, North Africa and Southwest Asia, East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, Caribbean, and Latin America. These areas will be examined in the light of several foundational geographic themes: the locational organization of physical and cultural features, environment-society relationships, cultural landscapes, and patterns of spatial interaction among and within regions.
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GEO 190 - Colloquium (0)
FA, SP. This course gives students a broad overview of the fields of geography, geology, and environmental studies through presentations by guest lecturers, faculty members, and students as well as focused discussions about vocational choices, professional opportunities, films, and critical issues in the department’s three disciplines. Students are expected to pose questions to the specialist(s) who present. This course must be taken at least two times by geography majors.
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GEO 230 - The Global Economy (4)
SP, as needed. This course examines the changing geography of economic activity within the contemporary world economy. Its main foci include perspectives on globalization, processes of economic change, patterns of world economic activity, and prospects for the future of economic geography. All four sectors of the economy—agriculture, manufacturing, services, and information-based transactions—are covered. Theoretical concepts are grounded by way of case illustrations that focus on representative places and people in the global economy. Students develop skills for doing social research. Prerequisite: GEO 101 , GEO 110 , or one social science course. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 240 - Geography of Latin America (3)
FA, alternate years. A survey of the geography of Latin America with an emphasis on the region’s physical, cultural, and economic diversity and with a particular focus on issues of development and poverty. Emphasis is put on historic migrations, physical resources, and relative location in the understanding of the formation of regional patterns.
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GEO 242 - Geography of Africa (3)
SP, alternate years. A survey of the geography of Africa with a focus on the region’s physical, cultural, and economic diversity. Featured emphases include the historical experience of colonialism, challenges of environmental degradation, spatial patterns of forced and voluntary migration, intensification of poverty under structural adjustment programs, and the quest for successful development practices.
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GEO 243 - The United States and the World (3)
FA, SP. This course is a geographic survey of major world regions with a strong emphasis on the United States. Students analyze geographic factors that shaped the settlement of the United States; interpret cultural, social, environmental, economic, and geopolitical processes in world region; better understand the strong economic relationships between the “1st World” and the rest of the world; and appreciate “culturally distant vantage points” posed by regions outside the US. The course is designed to address the Michigan Social Studies Standards for Elementary Teachers.
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GEO 250 - Meteorology (4)
SP. This course is a study of the atmosphere and the complex processes that control weather and climate. Special attention is given to: the different forms of energy that are operative in the atmosphere and how these control temperature, the various optical phenomena that are observed in the atmosphere, the hydrologic cycle and the mechanisms of cloud formation and precipitation, air pressure and the winds that result from its differences at the surface and aloft, and the formation of air masses and their movement as frontal systems. Human interactions with atmospheric processes will be examined, including the topics of air pollution, hurricanes, tornadoes, ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain, and photochemical smog. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 260 - Geographic Information Systems and Cartography (4)
FA, SP. Focus on geographic information systems (GIS) and the art and science of mapping for spatial analysis. Map-design techniques and visual communication using GIS vector and raster data forms will be explored, as well as a variety of methods for analyzing spatial relationships. Topics include those of the physical world and landscape, social justice, poverty, and a significant end-of-semester project. This course has a lecture and lab component, and lab work will give practical experience to students using the ArcGIS suite. Students will complete a GIS project tailored to their disciplinary interest. Cross-listed as GEO 560.
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GEO 290 - Seminar (0)
FA, SP. This course gives students a broad overview of the fields of geography, geology, and environmental studies through presentations by guest lecturers, faculty members, and students as well as focused discussions about vocational choices, professional opportunities, films, and critical issues in the department’s three disciplines. Students are expected to pose questions to the specialist(s) who present. This course meets concurrently with GEO 190, but is more advanced than the student colloquium. Each student is required to make a presentation on an approved research topic with guidance from a department faculty member. This course must be taken at least one time. Prerequisite: at least one semester of GEO 190 .
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GEO 295 - Special Topics in Geography (2-3)
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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GEO 310 - Urban Geography (4)
FA. A study of the growth, decline, and revitalization of cities and neighborhoods. The historic and present-day spatial organization of transportation, land use economic life, social activities, ethnicity, institutions, and politics are examined. Prerequisite: GEO 110 , GEO 101 , or one social science course. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 351 - City and Regional Planning (3)
FA, even years. A survey of the practice of urban and regional planning including its theory, history, techniques, issues, and careers. Land use planning and zoning, housing and community development, environmental planning, recreation planning, health care systems planning, transportation planning, historic preservation and urban design, and other subfields are examined within neighborhood, downtown, suburban, regional, and Third World contexts. Prerequisites: Two 200-/300-level social science and/or geography courses or department approval.
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GEO 352 - Urban Planning for Sustainable Communities (3)
SP, odd years. In this course we examine the relationship between the built environment and the natural environment and explore ways to make cities more livable, equitable, and ecologically sustainable. We study key thinkers and movements in urban-environmental planning, paying particular attention to garden cities, New Towns, the New Urbanism, and eco-communities. Topics for exploration include transportation and land use, sustainable food systems, reclamation of derelict land, regional planning, and ecological design for buildings and whole neighborhoods.
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GEO 361 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (4)
SP. This course introduces advanced themes in Geographic Information Systems including spatial database design, spatial algorithms, implementation and design, and advanced GIS applications including designs for community development and service tailored to individual students’ major field of study. Cross-listed as GEO 561. Prerequisite: GEO 260 with a grade of C or better.
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GEO 362 - Remote Sensing of Earth (4)
FA, alternate years. This course provides an introduction to remote sensing of Earth. During the semester students engage in the physics and technical aspects of photogrammetry and satellite imagery for the study of physical and human created aspects of Earth. This course includes a laboratory component as an integral learning method using Erdas Imagine software. Topics covered in this course range from aerial photography to analysis of 3D models of terrain to the sustainability of sprawl in urban systems. Multiple themes of application will be discussed. Cross-listed as GEO 562.
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GEO 380 - Seminar in Geographic Thought (3)
SP, alternate years. This course includes a study of significant episodes and crucial issues in the history and philosophy of geography with an emphasis on present-day human geography. The philosophical underpinnings of geography’s domains and paradigms are critically examined. This seminar requires geography majors to reflect on integrating their geographical knowledge and fitting this into a Reformed worldview. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in the geography program, or permission of the instructor. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 395 - Research in Geography (2)
FA, SP. Field or library research on an approved geographical problem and presentation of the results of this research in a seminar. Open to qualified students by permission of the department.
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GEO 560 - Geographic Information Systems and Cartography (4)
FA, SP. Focus on geographic information systems (GIS) and the art and science of mapping for spatial analysis. Map-design techniques and visual communication using GIS vector and raster data forms will be explored, as well as a variety of methods for analyzing spatial relationships. Topics include those of the physical world and landscape, social justice, poverty, and a significant end-of-semester project. This course has a lecture and lab component, and lab work will give practical experience to students using the ArcGIS suite. Students will complete a GIS project tailored to their disciplinary interest. Cross-listed as GEO 260.
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GEO 561 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (4)
SP. This course introduces advanced themes in Geographic Information Systems including spatial database design, spatial algorithms, implementation and design, and advanced GIS applications including designs for community development and service tailored to individual students’ major field of study. Cross-listed as GEO 361. Prerequisite: GEO 560 with a grade of C or better.
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GEO 562 - Remote Sensing of Earth (4)
FA, alternate years. This course provides an introduction to remote sensing of Earth. During the semester students engage in the physics and technical aspects of photogrammetry and satellite imagery for the study of physical and human created aspects of Earth. This course includes a laboratory component as an integral learning method using Erdas Imagine software. Topics covered in this course range from aerial photography to analysis of 3D models of terrain to the sustainability of sprawl in urban systems. Multiple themes of application will be discussed. Cross-listed as GEO 362.
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GEO 563 - Spatial Demographics (4)
SP. This course provides an introduction to demography and geographical analysis. Specific attention is given to the study of social, economic, and health statistics as they change over time and space, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations. Readings in demographic research and a GIS-based semester project will comprise the second half of the course. Prerequisite: GEO 560 .
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GEO 564 - Spatial Statistics (4)
FA. This course will provide students a foundational introduction to spatial statistics. Lectures and course work emphasize descriptive and inferential statistical approaches to geographic problems. Spatial pattern, clusters, distribution, 3-D space-time, and spatial relationship using Geographically Weighted Regression will be explored. Labs will train students on the single and multivariate statistical methods available in ArcGIS. Additionally, the R-Statistical package may be utilized based on instructor preference.
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GEO 565 - Business Location Intelligence (5)
SP. This course explores the exciting world of business spatial analytics and location-based services. Topics include gravity modeling, suitability analysis for potential market location, social and economic population analysis, and business and facilities saturation. Students will complete a GIS-based project for a local nonprofit business during the semester as a service-learning project. GEO 230 - The Global Economy is not required but is recommended. Prerequisite: GEO 560.
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GEO 566 - Geospatial Programming and Data Management (5)
SP. This course provides students with foundational knowledge in Python and Map Objects programming for GIS. Students will learn the Python programming language. Emphasis will be in ESRI model builder, scripting for ArcToolBox, and custom design workflows using Map Objects. Geospatial data management best practices, ArcGIS Server, and geodatabase design will be explored. Students will construct a custom GIS solution for a public or private business. No previous programming experience is necessary but is recommended. Prerequisite: GEO 560 .
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GEO 570 - Special Topics in GIS (2, 4)
SP. This course explores various special topics in GIS. Topics could include urban and regional GIS, geospatial homeland security, web mapping, smartphone map app development, natural resource GIS management, or other. Prerequisite: GEO 560 .
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Geography and Geology |
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GEO 120 - Earth Systems (4)
FA. This course includes an introductory study of physical systems and historical processes that shape the surface of Earth. Topics include: 1) The physical nature of Earth’s surface based on composition of Earth materials and the forces that create landforms, 2) weather and climatic systems and their effect on the global distribution of soils and ecological communities, and 3) the oceans. Understanding of Earth systems is applied to concepts of stewardship, resource use, and energy consumption. Not open to students who have completed GEO 112, GEO 151, or GEO 153. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 181 - First-Year Research in Earth Sciences: Dunes (5)
FA. First-semester Calvin students are immersed in undergraduate research experiences focused on Lake Michigan coastal dunes. Classes cover topics ranging from the contemporary understanding of Great Lakes coastal dune forms and processes to human interactions with coastal dunes to the practices of science. In the first part of the course, students gain experience in the process of scientific enquiry and appropriate methods of field-data collection and data analysis during directed research experiences at dune sites. Then teams of students design and implement investigations of contemporary research questions about Lake Michigan coastal dunes. Student research activities are supported by upper-level student research mentors. Three 50-minute classes and one five-hour lab period weekly. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 251 - Oceanography (4)
FA, alternate years. This survey course includes: the history of marine exploration, the nature of the ocean floor, including submarine volcanoes, oceanic crust, sea-floor spreading, and marine sediments, coastal geomorphic processes, the properties of seawater, the nature of tides and currents, ecological marine biogeography, including marine plankton, deep-water biota, coral reef communities, and estuarine and intertidal marine communities, and stewardship of marine resources. Prerequisites: high school chemistry and sophomore standing. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 252 - Geomorphology (4)
FA. The investigation of landforms and the processes which cause them. This course studies the erosional and depositional features resulting from rivers, glaciers, and wind, as well as coastal, gravitational, and weathering processes. Landforms are described and classified from field observations, topographic maps, and aerial photographs. Explanations of the landforms are offered through quantitative modeling of the processes. Prerequisite: GEO 120 , GEO 151 ,or GEO 153 . Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 322 - Coastal Geomorphology (4)
SP, odd years. This course examines the nature and development of coastal landforms and the processes responsible for change in the coastal zone. Topics include waves, currents, tides, wind, changing sea levels, and the coastal environments of beaches, dunes, estuaries, and rocky coasts. Coastal land use and hazards, shoreline protection, and coastal stewardship will be discussed. Great Lakes coasts are emphasized. Prerequisite: GEO 252 . Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 383 - External Practicum (1)
FA, SP, SU. Students work at least 60 hours in a position that must be related to their major. May be repeated multiple times for credit. No more than 12 credit hours of internship and/or practicum can be counted toward graduation requirements. International students enrolled in this course may apply for CPT authorization. Online. Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students. Must be a major in department and have received approval from the department. Applications are initiated through the Career Center. Students find their own position, which must be approved by the Career Center and the department.
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GEO 385 - Internship in Geography and Geology (0-3)
FA, SP, SU. This course is for students working in an internship involving professional application of the concepts and principles learned as part of the geography or geology programs. A student is placed in a government agency, a private firm, or a not-for-profit organization to work in an area such as geographic information systems, geologic mapping, subsurface investigations, museum operations, or urban and regional planning. On-campus interns work under the direct supervision of an appropriate Calvin supervisor. Off-campus interns work under the direct supervision of an employee of the outside agency or firm with additional oversight from the department’s designated faculty internship coordinator. Interns must maintain an internship journal and complete a written report summarizing their internship experience. The credit hours vary with the number of hours worked. Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of the instructor.
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GEO 390 - Independent Study (1-4)
FA, SP. Prerequisite: permission of the department.
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GEO 112 - Earth Science for Educators (4)
SU, as needed. An introductory study of physical systems and historical and contemporary processes that shape the surface of Earth. Topics include 1) the physical nature of Earth’s surface based on composition of earth materials and the forces that create landforms, 2) weather and climatic systems and their effect on the global distribution of soils and ecological communities, and 3) the Earth/sun/moon system. Understanding of Earth systems is applied to concepts of stewardship, resources use, and energy consumption. Not open to students who have completed GEO 151 or GEO 120 . This course is designed for students in the education program. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 151 - Introduction to Geology (4)
FA, SP. This course is a study of the materials and processes of Earth leading to a responsible Christian appreciation for and stewardship of Earth. Topics include minerals and rocks, Earth’s interior and surface structure, surface processes producing landforms, geological time and principles for interpreting Earth history, mineral resources and fossil fuels, and geological hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides, and groundwater pollution. Not open to students who have completed GEO 120, GEO 112, or GEO 153. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 152 - Historical Geology (4)
SP. The first portion of this course traces the development of the study of Earth through the past few centuries, as geology became a true scientific discipline and as its practitioners became convinced of Earth’s antiquity. Attention is given to relating views of Earth’s history to the Genesis record. During the remainder of the course, evidence for the particulars of Earth history, with emphasis on North America, is outlined. Topics include the origin of Earth and its moon, the origin of continents and ocean basins, rock deformation caused by plate motion and the creation of mountain ranges through history, and sedimentary deposits of intercontinental seas. The laboratory builds on rock classification and map techniques introduced in GEO 151. Prerequisite: GEO 151 or equivalent. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 153 - Great Lakes Geology (4)
SU, as needed. This course in geology is based in the Great Lakes region of the United States. Our home base is the Calvin University campus with day and overnight field trips to locations with superb field exposures for a variety of geology topics and Earth materials. We plan to visit all five Great Lakes with field stops in Michigan (lower and upper peninsulas), Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. This course emphasizes outdoor, field-based investigation and learning. Students will be introduced to the breadth of geological study leading to responsible Christian appreciation and stewardship of Earth. Topics include rocks and minerals, landforms and Earth surface processes, weather and climate, natural hazards, and natural resources. Not open to students who have completed GEO 112 , GEO 120 , or GEO 151 . Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 212 - Tectonics (4)
SP, even years. An analysis of common geological structures such as folds, faults, joints, and foliations, inquiry into the means by which these structures are formed from stresses within Earth, methods of constructing and interpreting geological maps and cross sections, and introduction to field-mapping techniques. Prerequisite: GEO 152 . Lab fee: $25. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 215 - Mineralogy (4)
FA. A study of minerals and crystal structures with an emphasis on the silicates. The composition, crystal symmetry, and geologic occurrence of minerals are discussed along with mineral structures, chemistry, mineral associations, and mineral genesis. Crystal morphology and mineral identification are important topics, especially in lab. Prerequisites: GEO 151 or GEO 153 or GEO 120 and CHEM 101 or concurrently. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 304 - Geochemistry (3)
SP, even years. This course studies Earth’s major geochemical systems with particular attention to water and rock systems. Topics include fresh and marine water, including groundwater, mineral crystallization and weathering, organic geochemistry, and the application of geochemistry to forensic pollution studies. Stable and radiogenic isotope systematics are reviewed and applied to geological problems and issues. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or GEO 215 AND one from GEO 151 , GEO 153 , GEO 120 , or permission of the instructor. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 312 - Special Topics in Environmental Geology (4)
SP, as needed. Use of geologic methods and interpretations in understanding and resolving geologic problems relating to the environment. Emphasis on energy systems and global impacts, including fossil fuels and renewable energy resources, mineral and water resources, and geologic hazards associated with landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic events. Pollution from hydrocarbons and mineral/chemical constituents and environmental cleanup issues are discussed. Prerequisite: GEO 252 . Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 313 - Paleontology (4)
SP, even years. A study of the organisms that once lived on the Earth. Includes an examination of the processes of preservation and methods of discovering the structure, habitat, and relationship of those organisms, and a review of their distribution and life history. A broad spectrum of organisms is studied with emphasis on invertebrate animals. Also listed as BIOL 313 . Prerequisite: GEO 152 or BIOL 160 and BIOL 161 . Lab fee: $25. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 316 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4)
SP, odd years. This course addresses the origin, emplacement, occurrence, and tectonic context of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Mineral and rock compositions and chemistry, textures, classifications, and phase relationships are studied. The principles of Optical Mineralogy and use of the petrographic microscope is emphasized in lecture and lab. Lab work utilizes the petrographic microscope and hand samples for rock and mineral descriptions and genetic interpretations. Prerequisite: GEO 215 . Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 317 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (4)
FA, even years. This includes the study of the classification and origins of sedimentary rocks with emphasis on the physical, chemical, and biological processes responsible for the origin, deposition, and diagenesis of sediments, with particular attention to modern depositional analogs, an investigation of the use of thin-section petrography in the interpretation of the genesis of sedimentary rocks, and graphical techniques for depicting the geometries of layered sedimentary rocks in outcrop and subsurface. Prerequisite: GEO 215 or concurrently. Lab fee: $25.
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GEO 325 - Hydrogeology (4)
SP, alternate years. This is an upper-level, pre-professional course, providing preparation in fundamental principles and practical applications of groundwater occurrence, flow, quality, extraction, and remediation. The course will examine significant water resource and pollution issues in urban and developing areas, and will address needs for clean and adequate water supplies in poor and remote areas of the world. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 plus GEO 252 or ENGR 306 or ENGR 320 . MATH 132 or MATH 171 strongly recommended. Lab fee: $25. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 341 - Geology Field Methods (1-3)
FA, SP, SU, annually. Geology Field Methods teaches basic field observation, identification, and mapping skills for students in Geology, Geography, and Environmental programs. On-campus sessions will accompany the scheduled field study. We visit superb exposures of many varieties of rocks, as well as outstanding examples of geologic structures. We examine a variety of natural resources and study the environmental impacts of their use. After a study of the regional stratigraphy, a mapping project focuses on rock deformation and teaches field mapping techniques. Most of the class time will be in the field. This course may be offered as 1-3 credit hours depending on the field location and timing. NOTE: The field portion of this course is variable in length depending on the field locations. This course is repeatable for different areas of field study. A fee applies. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 386 - Seminar in Geology (2)
A survey of the historical development of geology as a science and an examination of the principles and practice of geology from a Reformed perspective. Prerequisite: senior status in the major concentration in geology or permission of the instructor.
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GEO 387 - Geology as Vocation (1)
FA, alternate years. This course examines the job market in the Geosciences and considers job and graduate school options for students after graduation. Topics include seeking to discover God’s call, career options and necessary qualifications, and career issues geologists encounter. Students make personal evaluations, complete a resume and set career goals. Outside professionals are interviewed. Course is graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GEO 396 - Research in Geology (2-4)
FA, SP. Field and/or laboratory research on an approved geological problem and presentation of the results of the research in seminar. Open to qualified students by permission of the geology faculty.
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GERM 101 - Elementary German I (4)
FA. An introductory course in the German language and cultures that includes an investigation of German-speaking countries and training in intercultural skills. The course serves as the first course in a sequence for students with no prior knowledge of German. Students taking German 101 continue with 102 in the spring followed by 201 the next fall and 202 the following spring.
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GERM 102 - Elementary German II (4)
SP. This course focuses on further development of skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German. This includes investigation of cultural topics, German history, and a study of a variety of texts. Prerequisite: GERM 101 .
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GERM 121 - Introductory German (4)
An introductory course in the German language and cultures that includes an investigation of German-speaking countries and training in intercultural skills. The course serves as both a fast-paced introduction to German for students with no prior knowledge of the language, and as a systematic review and continued learning for students who have taken high school German but who, on the basis of a placement test, are not prepared for GERM 201. Students taking German 121 may continue with GERM 150 or GERM 201. Not offered in 2022-23.
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GERM 150 - Intermediate German I Intensive (3)
This course focuses on further development of skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German. This includes investigation of cultural topics, German history, and a study of a variety of texts. Prerequisite: GERM 121 . Not offered in 2022-23.
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GERM 201 - Intermediate German I (4)
FA. Further development of skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German. This course includes systematic grammar review, cultural topics, and study of a variety of short texts. Prerequisite: GERM 121 or placement test.
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GERM 202 - Intermediate German II (4)
SP. Continuation of GERM 150 or GERM 201. This course offers an overview of German-speaking Europe and its cultural history. Prerequisite: GERM 150 or GERM 201 .
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GERM 301 - Advanced German Language and Culture (3)
FA. This course is designed to develop advanced speaking and comprehension skills and to prepare students for living short- or long- term in a German-speaking culture. Course materials engage important themes in recent German history and contemporary Europe. Prerequisite: GERM 202 .
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GERM 302 - German Cultures and Intercultural Studies (3)
SP, as needed. This course focuses on cultural learning, intercultural skill building, and cultural intelligence. Through exploration of German cultures, cultural comparisons and reflections on cultural identities, students build their capacity for engaging well across cultural lines. Key themes include factors of identity and an introduction to cultural studies. Course texts range from Jugendliteratur to newspaper articles, film, and poetry. Texts on cultures and cultural learning in English may also be assigned. Students are expected to progress in all German language skills, as well as their abilities to interact effectively and sensitively across cultural boundaries. Prerequisite: GERM 202 . Not offered in 2022-23.
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