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Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information. Unless otherwise specified, successful completion of freshman English is the minimum prerequisite for all major courses. Bachelor of Arts degree candidates majoring in English must meet the minimum major requirements from courses in this group. For majors, ENG 255 and 256 are prerequisite to enrollment in other literature courses in this group.
094-4 English as a Second Language: Speaking
Basic course in spoken English, both production and comprehension. For non-native speakers of English only.
097-4 English as a Second Language: Basic Writing
Basic course in written communication with an emphasis on sentence structure. For non-native speakers of English only.
098-4 English as a Second Language: Advanced Writing
Course in written communication with an emphasis on grammatical structures, organiza-tional skills, and topic development. For non-native speakers of English only.
Introduces students to principles of effective written communication and concepts of reading and writing to learn. Stresses invention, drafting, revising, and editing, along with effective critiquing and collaborating. Enrollment based on placement essay examination.
102-4 Effective Written Discourse
Adapts principles introduced in ENG 101 to writing tasks assigned throughout the university. Stresses writing effectively within various forums, reading critically, using source materials, and summarizing. Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101.
190-3 Issues and Ideas in Literature
Readings in literature dealing with a single theme or a specific problem; for example, Crisis and Confrontation in American Literature, the Images of the Hero in Literature, the Supernatural and Occult in Literature, and Sex and Censorship in Literature. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Problems, approaches, and topics in the fields of English. Topics vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
Readings in American and British fiction, poetry, and drama of the present and the recent past; for example, American Novel since 1945, Litera- ture of the Absurd, Protest Literature, and Contemporary Poetry. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Readings in British and American literature; for example, Shakespeare, American Masterpieces, British Novel, and Readings in Biography. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Readings in world literature; for example, the Literature of Africa, the International Best Seller, and the Hero in World Myth. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Introduction to selected masterpieces of poetry, drama, and fiction from the Western literary tradition of the Greeks to the twentieth-century, viewed in their historical context and read for their enduring interest.
205-3 Afro-American Literature
Readings in African-American literature: for example, Phyllis Wheatley to the present, nineteenth-century freedom literature, twentieth-century black novel, and the female African-American tradition. Titles vary. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Poetry as a type of literature together with an introduction to various approaches to the enjoyment of poetry. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Introduction to the reading of prose fiction including a study of the elements of fiction, various forms and modes of fiction, and the enjoyment of fiction. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Introduction to the study and analysis of drama including differences among plays of different periods. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
240-3 Intermediate Composition
Improvement of writing skills with special attention to individual writing weaknesses. Includes a review of basic writing principles. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
250-4 The Study of Literature I
Introduction to the discipline of English, with a focus on the study of poetry and the writing of critical papers on literary topics. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
251-4 The Study of Literature II
Introduction to the discipline of English, with a focus on the study of narrative and the techniques of literary analysis and research. Prerequisite: ENG 250 or 255 or 256.
(Also listed as COM 256.) Introduction to writing for the media. Structure and organization of media copy. Course requires reporting in the field.
291-3 Introduction to Creative Writing
Introduction to the fundamental techniques and strategies of poetry and short fiction; analysis of anthologized poems and stories; and group discussion of manuscripts. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Fundamentals of poetry writing; practice in traditional and contemporary concepts of poetic form; reading and discussion of a wide spectrum of traditional and modern poetry; and group discussion of students' poems. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Introduction to the theory and practice of writing the short story, including critical reading of contemporary short stories and group discussion of student written stories. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
(Also listed as TH 304.) Theory and practice of techniques of dramatic writing emphasizing writing of original plays. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Written business and organizational communication; attention to various forms including short reports and informal oral presentations. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
333-4 Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Survey of the fundamental principles and skills used in scientific and technical writing. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
340-4 Language for Elementary Teachers
Systematic methods of examining the sound system and sentence structure of English, with applications of language acquisition and variation related to the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
341-3 Advanced Composition for Secondary Teachers
Combines study and teaching of composition with practice in writing. Emphasis on expository writing with special attention to evaluation of writing and problems of secondary school teachers. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
342-3 Advanced Composition for Elementary Teachers
Study and practice of writing emphasizing informative and creative writing taught in the elementary school and problems of teaching writing to elementary school students. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Emphasis on sophisticated techniques of expository writing and the refinement of style. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Instruction in organizing, documenting, and writing of research papers. Research projects based not only on primary and secondary sources but also on experiment and investigation. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
347-4 Desktop Publishing and Technical Graphics
Introduction to the design and illustration of technical documents through labs requiring use of word processing and desktop publishing systems.
350-4 British and American Literature: History
Representative works from major periods of British and American Literature, read with attention to their historical background and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
351-4 British Texts: Medieval to 17th Century
Representative works of major English writers of the medieval period and the sixteenth century. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
352-4 British Texts: 17th to 18th Centuries
Representative works of major British writers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
353-4 British Texts: 19th Century
Representative works of major Romantic and Victorian writers. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
354-4 British Texts: 20th Century
Representative works of major English writers of the modern period. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
355-4 American Texts: Earlier 19th Century
Representative works of major American writers before the Civil War. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
356-4 American Texts: Later 19th Century
Representative works of major American writers from the Civil War to World War I. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
357-4 American Texts: 20th Century
Representative works of major American writers since the twenties. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Representative works of major anglophone writers from around the world. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
(Also listed as COM 364.) Introduces basic principles of graphics communication, primarily as applied to print media. Includes the history and basic concepts of graphics communication, typography, photo editing, and graphic design.
(Also listed as COM 366.) Advanced study of writing skills, practices, and procedures used in reporting news for mass media. Actual reporting in the field is required. News writing skills introduced in COM 256 are further refined. Prerequisite: ENG 257 or COM 256.
Intermediate practice in writing and revising poems, refining craft and style, with the aim of producing poetry of superior merit; group discussion of manuscripts; and reading and discussion of modern poetry and poetics. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 302 or permission of instructor.
393-4 Fiction Writing Workshop
Intermediate study and practice of the techniques and forms of fiction in a continuing workshop environment, with focus on improving the narrative skills of individual students. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 303 or permission of instructor.
399-1 to 4 Studies in Selected Subjects
Problems, approaches, and topics in the field of English. Topics vary. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
400-4 Advanced Technical Writing
Reviews the fundamentals of technical writing with attention to reports, proposals, manuals, technical articles, and style manuals. Emphasis on writing for specific fields with opportunity for independent writing projects in the student's major field. Prerequisite: ENG 333 and 347.
Experience in various elements of technical editing-grammar, style, and content; editing for consistency of format and adherence to standards; and preparing a document for printing. Prerequisite: ENG 400.
405-1 to 6 Topics in Technical Writing
Courses, seminars, or workshops in specialized topics relating to technical writing. Prerequisite: ENG 400 or permission of instructor. The following series of ³Studies² is intended to provide a wide range of courses approaching literature from a variety of significant viewpoints. Because a large number of courses can be offered under each ³Studies² number, students should consult the department for a list and brief description of the particular courses that will be offered during a given academic year.
410-4 Studies in British Literature
Intensive study of British literary history and/or the work of individual British writers. Intended to develop an understanding of literature within the contexts of the author's life, literary production, and historical background. Prerequisite: ENG 255/256 or ENG 251; at least one of the ENG 350359 sequence.
420-4 Studies in American Literature
Intensive study of American literary history and/or the work of individual American writers. Intended to develop an understanding of literature within the contexts of the author's life, literary production, and historical background. Prerequisite: ENG 255/256 or ENG 251; at least one of the ENG 350359 sequence.
430-4 Studies in Literature, Gender, and Sexuality
Intensive study of literature from the perspectives of gender theory. Intended to develop an understanding of gender and sexuality as important both to literature and to its critical appreciation. Prerequisite: ENG 255/256 or ENG 251; at least one of the ENG 350359 sequence.
440-4 Studies in Ethnic and Regional Literature
Intensive study of literature from different regions of America or reflecting the experiences of different ethnic groups. Intended to develop an understanding of race, region, and ethnicity as important both to literature and to its critical appreciation. Prerequisite: ENG 255/256 or ENG 251; at least one of the ENG 350359 sequence.
450-4 Studies in Literary Theory
Intensive study of literary theory in order to develop an understanding of critical questions and approaches. Prerequisite: ENG 255/256 or ENG 251; at least one of the ENG 350359 sequence.
(Also listed as COM 454.) Finding, writing, polishing, and marketing feature material. Prerequisite: ENG 257 or COM 256 or permission of instructor.
(Also listed as COM 458.) Editing of copy for mass media with emphasis on newspaper format, headline writing, rewriting, and general copy desk. Prerequisite: ENG 257 or COM 256 or permission of instructor.
460-4 Studies in Literary Genres and Themes
Intensive study of literary genres (e.g., poetry, the novel, satire) or of literary themes. Intended to develop an understanding of formal and structural aspects of literature. Prerequisite: ENG 255/256 or ENG 251; at least one of the ENG 350359 sequence.
470-4 Studies in World Literature
Intensive study of non-European literature, focused nationally, regionally, cross-culturally, thematically, and generically. Prerequisite: ENG 255/256 or ENG 251; at least one of the ENG 350359 sequence.
Intensive study of selected special topics or problems to meet the particular needs of participating students. Titles vary.
478-4 Introduction to Linguistics
Survey of major branches of English linguistics; present-day phonology, morphology, syntax, and their historical development; and social and psychological approaches to language. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
479-4 History of the English Language
Study of the ancestry and early growth of the English language, the history of English sounds and inflections, the development of the English vocabulary, and variations in pronunciation and usage in modern British and American English. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
480-4 Studies in Language and Literacy
Intensive study of linguistic and/or rhetorical approaches to language. Intended to develop an understanding of language history, structure, theory, pedagogy, and context. Prerequisite: ENG 478.
481-4 Theory of ESL (English as a Second Language)
Presents a theoretical foundation for the study of second language acquisition, including first language acquisition, interlanguage, contrastive analysis, error analysis, language universals, communicative competence, and learning theory. Prerequisite: ENG 478.
482-4 Grammatical Structures of English
Provides a basic understanding of English morphology and syntax, including the terminology and methodology of contemporary grammar as applied to teaching. Relates grammatical issues to the teaching of English to nonnative speakers. Prerequisite: ENG 478.
Investigates the different subcategories of sociolinguistics, including the sociology of language, the ethnography of speaking, and variation in language structures. Prerequisite: ENG 340 or 478.
484-4 TESOL Methods and Materials
Readings in approaches and methodologies for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Evaluation of techniques and materials used in communicative second or foreign language teaching. Prerequisite: ENG 340 or 478.
485-2 to 4 Studies in English Education
(Also listed as ED 420.) Focus on theoretical issues and practical problems of teaching English at all levels, including the teaching of writing and teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Prerequisite: ENG 340 or 478.
490-4 Senior Seminar in Literature
Intensive study and discussion of a significant writer or work. Students will conduct a quarter-long research project culminating in a seminar paper; students will also prepare a portfolio of their undergraduate work. Titles vary. Prerequisite: ENG 251 and at least three courses from ENG 410480 series.
Supervised reading in special areas of American, English, or world literature in translation, and English language and linguistics not available through course structure. Limited to senior English majors with a 3.0 cumulative average.
Advanced students work closely with instructor on writing and revision, leading to the creation of professional and publishable poetry. Reading and discussion of contemporary poetry and poetics. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Advanced study and practice of the techniques and forms of fiction of any length, with emphasis on producing fiction of professional and publishable quality. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Practical work experience performing writing-related tasks in cooperation with local business, professional, and service organizations. Performance is supervised and evaluated by the director of Writing Programs. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.
498-2, 499-2 English Honors Tutorial
Two-quarter sequence for senior English majors who are doing an English honors project.
Environmental Health Sciences/EH
Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information.
292-1 Introduction to Environmental Health
Introduction to the role of the environmental health profession in meeting current problems in public health and environmental quality.
360-3 Environmental Aspects of Water Quality
Relationship of physical and biotic environments to design and operation of systems and procedures employed in maintenance and promotion of a quality, healthful human environment. Emphasis on water quality control and waste disposal methods. Prerequisite: BIO 252, CHM 123.
362-3 General Environmental Health
Relationship of physical/chemical/biotic environments to design/operation of systems and procedures employed in maintenance/promotion of quality, healthful human environments. Emphasized: food/dairy sanitation; solid waste; institutional/housing/recreational sanitation; and vector control.
364-3 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Examines the fundamentals of solid, infectious, and hazardous waste management. Topics covered include regulatory history, regulatory processes, environmental audits, requirements for waste generators, transporters, treatment/storage/disposal facilities, and pollution prevention concepts.
366-9 Environmental Sciences Internship
One-quarter internship in a cooperating environmental or public health agency or industrial organization. Supervised by faculty and professional environmentalists. Reports and specific assignments determined in cooperation with internship director. Graded pass/unsatisfactory. For environmental health majors only. Prerequisite: Three 300-level EH courses.
368-4 Hazardous Materials Health and Safety
Covers the operation of managing hazardous materials and emergency response in the workplace or at spills or hazardous waste sites. Satisfies OSHA training requirements No. 29 CFR 1910.120. Prerequisite: CHM 123.
401-1 to 5 Topics in Environmental Science
Advanced topics of current interest in the environmental sciences. Topics vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
Studies the determination of quantitative risk to humans and the environment. Approaches currently used in regulatory activities are described, showing method of hazard identifi-cation, sampling, data evaluation, exposure assessment, toxicity assessment, and risk characterization. Minimum of 2 BIO courses and completion of freshman chemistry required.
Designed as a follow-up course to EH 431. Studies of key components of risk assessments, will include pharmacokinetic modeling, environmental fate and transport modeling, low dose extrapolation, and risk communication. Prerequisite: EH 431.
451-3 Environmental Management and Risk Communication
Enlarges students' environmental perspectives by focusing on management issues as they relate to air, water, and land resources, including ethics, policy, and economics, as well as questions relating to specific resources.
461-2 Problems in Environmental Health
Seminar/workshop in professional aspects of environmental health. For environmental health majors only. Prerequisite: EH 366 or permission of instructor.
462-3 Epidemiology and Community Health
Communicable and occupational diseases of contemporary importance; includes epide-miological investigation, environmental considerations, and control procedures. Prerequisite: EH 360 and 362 and STT 264 or permission of instructor.
463-3 Public Health Organization
Lecture/seminar course covering principles of public health organization and administration, public health law, comprehensive health planning, and the community services provided by health-related agencies. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
466-3 Fundamental Occupational Health and Safety
Introduction to accident recognition, evaluation, and control in the work environment. Emphasis on methods of hazard recognition and control management. Prerequisite: CHM 123.
467-3 Fundamental Occupational Health and Safety Laboratory
Introduction to accident recognition, evaluation, and control in the work environment by hands-on equipment use. Methods of inspection, accident investigation, and evaluation of accident programs are stressed. Prerequisite: CHM 123.
468-3 Advanced Occupational Health and Safety
Introduction to industrial hygiene. Emphasis on routes of entry into the human body and physiological effects of industrial pollutants. Prerequisite: CHM 123.
Designed to provide a broad overview of the science of air quality and its management: includes atmospheric pollutants, dispersion, health and welfare effects, air-quality monitoring, source control, regulation, and indoor air pollution.
492-2 Environmental Issues Seminar
Students will gain a better understanding of the controversies surrounding many current environmental issues, while also enhancing their library research, presentation, and advocacy skills.