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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS
11 200 SW8 lh Street
Miami, Florida 33199
305-348-2000
BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
3000 NE 151 st Street
North Miami, Florida 33181
305-919-5500
FIU BROWARD-PINES CENTER
17195 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331
954-438-8600
ENGINEERING CENTER
10555 W.Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33174
305-348-3034
EMERGENCY - DIAL 591 1
AREA CODES:
University Park phone numbers begin with area code 305
Biscayne Bay phone numbers begin with area code 305
FIU Broward-Pines Center phone numbers begin with area code 954
Engineering Center numbers begin with area code 305
From any FIU campus, dial FIU numbers direct:
All University Park phone numbers 7-xxxx
All Biscayne Bay phone numbers 6-xxxx
All FIU Broward-Pines Center phone numbers 6-xxxx
All Engineering Center numbers 7-xxxx
2 FIU Undergraduate Catalog
Florida International University
Member of the State University System
Miami, Florida
2005-2006 UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Message from President Maidique
4 Academic Calendar
1 1 University Information
17 Academic Programs
21 Undergraduate Studies
28 The Honors College
30 Academic Affairs
33 Student Affairs
41 Intercollegiate Athletics
42 Continuing and Professional Studies
44 Undergraduate Admissions
49 University Undergraduate Rules and Regulations
57 Tuition and Fees
60 Financial Aid
62 General Information
63 Administration and Staff
66 Academic Units
68 Support Services Phone and Web Addresses
70 Centers and Institutes
72 Florida's Statewide Course Numbering System
75 School of Architecture
87 College of Arts and Sciences
297 College of Business Administration
325 College of Education
363 College of Engineering
423 College of Health and Urban Affairs
465 School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
477 School of Journalism and Mass Communication
492 Index
Campus Maps
FIU and Florida International University are registered marks. Florida International University believes in equal opportunity
practices which conform to all laws against discrimination and is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, color,
creed, age, handicap, sex, marital status, religion, or national origin. Additionally, the University is committed to the principle
of taking the positive steps necessary, to achieve the equalization of educational and employment opportunities.
Note: The programs, policies, requirements, regulations published in this catalog are continually subject to review in order to
serve the needs of the University's various constituencies and to respond to the mandates of the State Board of Education
and the Florida Legislature. Changes in programs, policies, requirements, and regulations may be made without advance
notice. The ultimate responsibility for knowing degree requirements imposed upon students by State law rests with
students.
Fees given in this catalog are tentative pending legislative action.
Florida International University
University Park Campus
11 200 SW8 lh Street
Miami, Florida 33199
Florida International University
Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 NE 151 s1 Street
North Miami, Florida 33181
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS:
Florida International University admiss(5)fiu.edu
P.O. Box 659003
Miami, Florida 33265-9003
Message from President Maidique 3
President Modesto A. Maidique
Dear Undergraduate Students and Prospective Students:
Welcome to Florida International University. I want you to know that the faculty and staff at FIU are fully committed to
providing you with the best possible academic experiences to assist you in achieving your goals and to prepare you for the
world of tomorrow. Whether you are a first-time college student or are returning to school to expand your knowledge, you will,
without a doubt, find a large array of opportunities designed to enhance your horizons intellectually, culturally and socially. In
this Undergraduate Catalog we provide a broad overview of our institution, a list of programs, courses, requirements and
services, including a great deal of useful information to guide you through your academic experience. Please take the time to
carefully review this important information.
As a leading public research university located in one of the nation's most exciting international cities, FIU offers a rare
combination of vast resources, personal attention and affordability. With more than 190 bachelor's, master's and doctoral
degree programs, as well as outstanding faculty and an intimate learning environment, we prepare our students for the
leading job markets and the latest technologies. Committed to both quality and access, FIU meets the educational needs of
traditional students, as well as part-time students and lifelong learners.
FIU has a nationally and internationally renowned full-time faculty, known for their outstanding teaching and cutting-edge
research. U.S. News & World Report has ranked FIU among the top 100 public national universities in its annual survey of
"America's Best Colleges." Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked FIU as the country's 18' best value in public
higher education. The University is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most distinguished academic honor
society. Our students, faculty and alumni continually receive national and international recognition for their achievements.
On behalf of your fellow students and our faculty and staff, I congratulate you on being admitted to FIU and for deciding to
pursue your degree at one of the finest public institutions in the country. I wish you a challenging and fulfilling experience as
you work to achieve your goals. I look forward to seeing you on campus.
Sincerely,
4 FIU Undergraduate Catalog
Academic Calendar 2005 • 2006
August 29 - December 8
Final Exams December 12-17
April 1 Friday
May 2 Monday
May 9 Monday
May 16 Monday
June 1 Wednesday
June 1 Wednesday
March 18 Friday
May 27 Friday
June 10 Friday
June 13 Monday
July 6 Wednesday
July 7 - 8 Thurs. & Fri.
July 8 Friday
July 12 Tuesday
July 14- 15 Thurs. & Fri.
July 15 Friday
July 18-19 Mon. & Tues.
July 22 Friday
July 26 Tuesday
July 28 - 29 Thurs. & Fri.
August 1 - 5 Mon. - Fri.
August 2 Tuesday
August 4 Thursday
August 5 Friday
August 6-12
August 8 - 9 Mon. & Tues.
August 11 - 12 Thurs. & Fri.
August 15-24
August 15 Monday
August 17- 18 Wed. & Thurs.
August 17-24
August 22 Monday
August 23 - 24 Tues. & Wed.
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit applications.
Last day for international undergraduate students to apply for readmission to the University.
Last day for beginning Freshmen to submit applications.
Undergraduate Studies Advising for Fall 2005 term resumes.
Transfer Orientation (University Park - afternoon session).
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit all supporting academic
credentials and appropriate test scores.
Last day for transfer students to submit applications with supporting academic credentials
and appropriate test scores, if applicable.
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning to
graduate in Spring 2006).
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students
planning to graduate in Fall 2005).
Last day to submit FORM D1 : Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Summer 2006).
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students planning
to graduate in Spring 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D1 : Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Fall 2006).
First day (by 5 pm) to apply for graduation at the end of Fall 2005 term.
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus - Honors College students only).
Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus - Arts & Sciences & Undecided Students).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus & Biscayne Bay Campus).
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Fall 2005).
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning to
graduate in Summer 2006).
Last day to submit Readmission applications for priority consideration to the University.
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus - Hospitality Management, Journalism & Mass
Comm. Students).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus & Biscayne Bay Campus).
Registration Information and Access Codes available to all returning undergraduate
students aqnd all graduate students for Fall 2005 term.
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus - Business & Hospitality Management Students).
Official Registration (Degree-Seeking Students) only by appointment time and day.
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus & Biscayne Bay Campus).
Open Registration All Students. Continuous Web & Kiosk Registration.
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus & Biscayne Bay Campus - Early Housing
Check-In available 8/22 from 9 am - 5 pm).*
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus - Early Housing Check-In available 8/22
from 9 am - 5 pm).*
Academic Calendar 5
August 24 Wednesday
August 25 - 26 Thurs. & Fri.
August 26 Friday
August 26 - 28 Fri. - Sun.
August 28 Sunday
August 29 Monday
September 1 Thursday
September 2 Friday
September 5 Monday
September 6 Tuesday
September 14 Wednesday
September 19 Monday
September 23 Friday
September 26 Monday
September 26 - 30
September 27 Tuesday
September 30 Friday
September 28 Wednesday
October 1 Saturday
October 27 Thursday
November 3 Thursday
November 10 Thursday
November 10 Thursday
November 1 1 Friday
November 17 Thursday
November 24 - 25 Thurs. - Fri.
November 26 Saturday
December 8 Thursday
December 8 Thursday
December 9 & 10 Fri. & Sat.
December 12-17 Mon. - Sat.
December 12-21
December 18-21
December 19-20 Mon. & Tues.
December 21 Wednesday
December 22 Thursday
December 23 - 26 Fri. - Mon.
Last day to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.
Last day to register without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.
Last day (by 7:00 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
Graduate Orientation.
Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus - Early Housing Check-In available 8/24 from
9 am - 5 pm).*
International Student Orientation (University Park Campus and Biscayne Bay Campus).
Official Housing Check-In (9 am - 6 pm).
Freshman Convocation (Required of All Freshmen).
Classes begin.
Freshman Luau (Biscayne Bay Campus) at noon.
Last day to register for the CLAST exam on October 1 s '.
New Faculty Orientation (Academic Affairs).
Labor Day Holiday (University Closed).
Last day to complete late registration.
Drop/Add Period ends.
Last day to change a grading option.
Last day to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring a financial
liability.
Last day (by 5 pm) to apply for graduation at the end of Fall 2005 term.
Undergraduate Studies Advising for Spring 2006 term begins.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
Honors College Convocation.
Faculty Convocation Week.
Faculty Convocation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
Faculty Convocation (University Park Campus).
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students planning
to graduate in Summer 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D1 : Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Spring 2007).
CLAST Examination.
Last day to submit FORM D5: Preliminary Approval of Dissertation and Request for Oral
Defense.
Last day to submit FORM M3: Preliminary Approval of Thesis and Request for Oral Defense.
Deadline to drop a course with a DR grade.
Deadline to withdraw from the University with a Wl grade.
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Spring 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning to
graduate in Fall 2006).
Deadline for faculty to review class rosters to ensure accuracy before grade rosters are
created.
Veterans' Day Holiday (University Closed).
Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.
Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed).
No Saturday Classes.
Classes end.
Last day to submit final copies of dissertation and FORM D7: Final Approval of Dissertation.
Last day to submit final copies of thesis and FORM M5: Final Approval of Thesis.
Exam Study Days (No exams given on these days).**
Official Examination Period.
Grade rosters available to faculty for grade entry and submission.
Grades posted nightly for students to view.
Commencement Exercises.
Deadline (by 11:59 pm) for faculty to submit grades.
Complete grade report available to students by web and at kiosks.
Winter Break (University Closed).
6 FIU Undergraduate Catalog
January 9 - April 20
Final Exams April 24 - 29
September 1 Thursday
October 1 Saturday
October 1 Saturday
October 3 Monday
October 3 Monday
November 7-11
November 10 Thursday
November 1 1 Friday
November 12 -18
November 14 Monday
November 14-15 Mon. & Tues.
November 17-18 Thurs. & Fri.
November 18 Friday
November 24 - 25 Thurs. & Fri.
Nov. 28 - Jan. 4
Dec. 19 -21; 27 -29; Jan. 3-4
December 7 Wednesday
December 8 - 9 Thurs. & Fri.
December 13 Tuesday
December 19 Monday
December 23 - 26 Fri. - Mon.
December 30 -2 Fri. - Mon.
January 4 Wednesday
January 4 Wednesday
January 5 -6 Thurs. & Fri.
January 6 Friday
January 6 Friday
January 6 -8 Fri. - Sun.
January 9 Monday
January 16 Monday
January 17 Tuesday
January 20 Friday
January 23 Monday
January 25 Wednesday
February 8 Wednesday
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit applications.
Last day for international undergraduate students to apply for readmission to the University.
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit all supporting academic
credentials and appropriate test scores.
Last day for undergraduate students to submit applications with supporting academic
credentials and appropriate test scores, if applicable.
Last day to submit Readmission applications for priority consideration to the University.
First day to apply for Spring 2006 term graduation.
Registration Information and Access Codes available to all returning undergraduate
students and all graduate students for Spring 2006 term.
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Spring 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning
to graduate in Fall 2006).
Veterans' Day Holiday (University Closed).
Official Registration (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day.
Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed). Continuous Web & Kiosk Registration.
Open Registration All Students. Continuous Web & Kiosk Registration.
Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus - also includes an evening orientation).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus and Biscayne Bay Campus).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
Winter Break (University Closed).
New Year's Break (University Closed).
Last day for returning students to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of
enrollment.
Last day for returning students to register without incurring a $100.00 late registration
fee.
Last day (by 7:00 pm) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus - Early Housing Check-In available Jan. 3
from 9 am - 5 pm).*
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus - Early Housing Check-In available Jan. 4
from 9 am - 5 pm).*
International Student Orientation (University Park and Biscayne Bay Campus).
Last day (by 5 pm) for new students who participated in Freshman Orientation January 5 and
Transfer Orientation January 4 to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.
Official Housing Check-In 9 am - 6 pm.
Classes Begin.
Martin Luther King Holiday (University Closed).
Last day to complete late registration.
Drop/Add Period ends.
Last day to change grading option.
Last day to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring a financial
liability.
Financial Aid Applications available for 2006-2007.
Last day to register for the CLAST exam on February 18.
Undergraduate Studies Advising for Summer 2005/Fall 2006 terms begins.
Last day (by 5 pm) to apply for Spring 2006 term graduation.
Last day for International Students to submit applications for Summer term admission.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students
Academic Calendar 7
February 18 Saturday
March 9 Thursday
March 13 Monday
March 1 7 Friday
March 17 Friday
March 20 -25
March 30 Thursday
April 20 Thursday
April 20 Thursday
April 21 - 22 Fri. & Sat.
April 24 - 29
April 24 - May 3
April 30 - May 3
May 1 & 2 Mon. & Tues.
May 3 Wednesday
May 4 Thursday
May 21 Sunday
planning to graduate in Fall 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D1 : Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Summer 2007).
CLAST Exam.
Last day to submit FORM D5: Preliminary Approval of Dissertation and Request for Oral
Defense.
Last day to submit FORM M3: Preliminary Approval of Thesis and Request for Oral Defense.
Last day to drop a course with a OR grade.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a Wl grade.
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning to
graduate in Spring 2007).
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Summer 2006).
Deadline for faculty to review class rosters to ensure accuracy before grade rosters
are created.
Spring Break.
Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.
Classes end.
Last day to submit final copies of dissertation and FORM D7: Final Approval of Dissertation.
Last day to submit final copies of thesis and FORM M5: Final Approval of Thesis.
Exam Study Days (No exams given on these days).**
Official Examination Period.
Grade rosters available to faculty for grade entry and submission.
Grades posted nightly for students to view.
Commencement Exercises.
Deadline (by 1 1 : 59 pm) for faculty to submit grades.
Complete grade report available to students by web and at kiosks.
College of Law Commencement.
May 8 -August 12
May 8 - June 22
February 1 Wednesday
February 8 Wednesday
February 13 Monday
March 1 Wednesday
March 1 Wednesday
March 1 Wednesday
March 1 7 Friday
April 3 - 7
April 8 - 19
April 10 Monday
April 20 - May 5
April 28 - May 5
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit applications.
Last day for international undergraduate students to apply for readmission to the university.
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students
planning to graduate in Fall 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D1 : Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Summer 2007).
First day to apply for Summer 2006 term graduation.
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit all supporting academic
credentials and appropriate test scores.
Last day for undergraduate students to submit applications with supporting academic
credentials and appropriate test scores, if applicable.
Last day to submit Readmission applications for priority consideration to the University.
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Summer 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning
to graduate in Spring 2007).
Registration Information and Access Codes available to all returning undergraduate
students and all graduate students for Summer 2006 term.
Official Registration (Degree Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day.
Transfer Orientation -University Park (including an evening orientation session at Univ.
Park campus) and Biscayne Bay Campus.
Open Registration All Students. Continuous Web & Kiosk Registration.
Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
8 FIU Undergraduate Catalog
May 3 Wednesday
May 5 Friday
May 5 Friday
May 5 - 7 Fri. - Sun.
May 8 Monday
May 15 Monday
May 19 Friday
May 24 Wednesday
May 29 Monday
June 3 Saturday
June 5 Monday
June 7 Wednesday
June 12 Monday
June 19 - 26
June 22 Thursday
June 23 - 26
June 26 Monday
June 27 Tuesday
June 30 Friday
July 14 Friday
July 21 Friday
August 1 1 Friday
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Last day to pay tuition and fees for all Summer courses to avoid cancellation; this
includes Summer B courses.
Last day to register without incurring $100.00 late registration fee.
Last day (by 5:00 pm) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
Last day to register for the CLAST exam on June 3.
International Student Orientation (University Park and Biscayne Bay Campus).
Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
Official Housing Check-In 9 am to 6 pm for Summer Term A.
Classes begin.
Last day to complete late registration.
Drop/Add Period ends.
Last day to change grading option.
Last day to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring a financial
liability.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
Last day to apply for Summer 2006 graduation term.
Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed).
CLAST exam.
Last day to drop a course with a DR grade.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a Wl grade.
Undergraduate Studies Advising for Summer B 2005/Fall 2006 terms resumes.
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students planning
to graduate in Spring 2007).
Last day to submit FORM D1 : Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Fall 2007).
Deadline for faculty to review class rosters to ensure accuracy before grade rosters
are created.
Grade rosters available to faculty for grade entry and submission.
Classes end. ***
Grades posted nightly for students to view.
Deadline (by 1 1 :59 pm) for faculty to submit grades.
Complete grade report available to students by web and kiosks.
Last day to submit FORM D5: Preliminary Approval of Dissertation and Request for
Oral Defense.
Last day to submit FORM M3: Preliminary Approval of Thesis and Request for Oral
Defense.
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning
to graduate in Summer 2007).
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Fall 2006).
Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.
Last day to submit final copies of thesis and FORM M5: Final Approval of Thesis.
June 28 - August 12
February 8 Wednesday
March 1 7 Friday
June 5 Monday
June 5 - 6 Mon. & Tues.
June 7 Wednesday
June 8 - 9 Thurs. & Fri.
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students
planning to graduate in Fall 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D1: Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Summer 2007).
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning
to graduate in Spring 2007).
Last day to submit FORM M2 Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Summer 2006).
Summer Term B registration resumes.
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
Last day to submit FORM M1: Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students planning
to graduate in Spring 2007).
Last day to submit FORM D1: Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Fall 2007).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
Academic Calendar 9
June 12-13 Mon. & Tues.
June 15- 16Thurs. & Fri.
June 19 -20 Mon. & Tues.
June 21 Wednesday
June 22 - 23 Thurs. & Fri.
June 26 & 27 Mon. & Tues.
June 27 Tuesday
June 27 Tuesday
June 28 Wednesday
June 30 Friday
July 4 Tuesday
July 5 Wednesday
July 12 Wednesday
July 14 Friday
July 21 Friday
July 25 Tuesday
July 31 Monday
August 7-16
August 1 1 Friday
August 12 Saturday
August 13-16
August 16 Wednesday
August 17 Thursday
Freshman Orientation (University Park and Biscayne Bay Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park and Biscayne Bay Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park and Biscayne Bay Campus).
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
Official Housing Check-In 9 am to 6 pm for Summer Term B.
International Student Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
Last day to pay tuition and fees for all enrolled courses to avoid cancellation of
enrollment.
Last day to register without incurring $100.00 late registration fee.
Classes begin.
Last day to submit FORM D5: Preliminary Approval of Dissertation and Request for Oral
Defense.
Last day to submit FORM M3: Preliminary Approval of Thesis and Request for Oral Defense.
Independence Day (University Closed).
Drop/Add Period ends.
Last day to change grading option.
Last day to complete late registration.
Last day to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring a financial
liability.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning to
graduate in Summer 2007).
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Fall 2006).
Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.
Last day to drop a course with a DR grade.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a Wl grade.
Deadline for faculty to review class rosters to ensure accuracy before grade rosters
are created.
Grade rosters available to faculty for grade entry and submission.
Last day to submit final copies of dissertation and FORM D7: Final Approval of Dissertation.
Last day to submit final copies of thesis and FORM M5: Final Approval of Thesis.
Classes end.
Grades posted nightly for students to view.
Deadline (by 11:59 pm) for faculty to submit grades.
Complete grade report available to students by web and kiosks.
May 8 -August 12
February 1 Wednesday
February 8 Wednesday
February 13 Monday
March 1 Wednesday
March 1 Wednesday
March 1 Wednesday
March 17 Friday
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit applications.
Last day for international undergraduate students to apply for readmission to the University.
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students
planning to graduate in Fall 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D1 : Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Summer 2007).
First day to apply for Summer 2006 term graduation.
Last day for international undergraduate students to submit all supporting academic
credentials and appropriate test scores.
Last day for undergraduate students to submit applications with supporting academic
credentials and appropriate test scores, if applicable.
Last day to submit Readmission applications for prio'.ty consideration to the University.
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Summer 2006).
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning
to graduate in Spring 2007).
April 3 - 7
April 8 -19
Registration Information and Access Codes available to all returning undergraduate
students and all graduate students for Summer 2006 term.
Official Registration (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day.
10 FIU Undergraduate Catalog
April 10 Monday
April 20 -May 5
April 28 - May 5
May 3 Wednesday
May 5
May 5 Friday
May 5 Friday
May 5 - 7 Fri.- Sun.
May 8 Monday
May 15 Monday
May 24 Wednesday
May 29 Monday
June 2 Friday
June 3 Saturday
June 7 Wednesday
June 30 Friday'
July 4 Tuesday
July 5 Wednesday
July 14 Friday
July 21 Friday
July 31 Monday
August 11 Friday
August 7-16
August 12 Saturday
August 13-16
August 16 Wednesday
August 17Thursday
August 28 Monday
Transfer Orientation -University Park (including an evening session at Univ. Park campus)
and Biscayne Bay Campus.
Open Registration All Students. Continuous Web & Kiosk Registration.
Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
Last day to pay tuition and fees for all enrolled Summer courses to avoid cancellation;
this includes Summer B courses.
Last day to register without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.
Last day (by 5 pm) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
International Student Orientation (University Park/Biscayne Bay Campus).
Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
Last day to register for the CLAST exam June 3.
Official Housing Check-In 9 am to 6 pm for Summer Term C.
Classes begin.
Undergraduate Studies Advising for Fall 2006 term resumes.
Last day to complete late registration.
Drop/Add Period ends.
Last day to change grading option.
Last day to drop courses or withdraw from the University without
incurring a financial liability.
Last day to apply for Summer 2006 term graduation.
Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed).
Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
CLAST exam.
Last day to submit FORM M1 : Appointment of Thesis Committee (master's students
planning to graduate in Spring 2007).
Last day to submit FORM D1: Appointment of Dissertation Committee (doctoral students
planning to graduate in Fall 2007).
Last day to submit FORM D5: Preliminary Approval of Dissertation and Request for Oral
Defense.
Last day to submit FORM M3: Preliminary Approval of Thesis and Request for Oral Defense.
Independence Day (University Closed).
Last day to drop a course with a DR grade.
Last day to withdraw from the University with a Wl grade.
Last day to submit FORM D3: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (doctoral students planning to
graduate in Summer 2007).
Last day to submit FORM M2: Master's Thesis Proposal (master's students planning to
graduate in Fall 2006).
Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.
Deadline for faculty to review class rosters to ensure accuracy before grade rosters
are created.
Last day to submit final copies of dissertation and FORM D7: Final Approval of Dissertation.
Last day to submit final copies of thesis and FORM M5: Final Approval of Thesis.
Grades rosters available to faculty for grade entry and submission.
Classes end.
Grades posted nightly for students to view.
Deadline (by 11:59 pm) for faculty to submit grades.
Complete grade report available to students by web and kiosks.
Fall 2006 semester classes begin.
* Early Housing Check-in is available ONLY for residents registered for these Orientations and who live outside Dade and
Broward Counties. Early Housing Check-in is subject to a daily fee charge.
** Labs, clinical placements, internships, Friday only and Saturday only classes are exempt from Exam Study Days.
*** Grades will be posted on transcripts. However, graduation will not be processed until the end of the Complete Summer Term.
Calendar dates are subject to change. Please contact appropriate offices for verification and updates. University Graduate School
deadlines are available at www.fiu.edu/uqs . This calendar includes official University holidays. Faculty are encouraged to make
accommodations for students who wish to observe religious holidays. For a listing of religious holidays you may visit
http://www.interfaithcalendar.org.
Students should make their requests known at the beginning of the semester.
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University Information
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
John Winn Commissioner of Education
F. Philip Handy
Chair
Donna Callaway
T. Willard Fair
Julia L. Johnson
Roberto Martinez
Phoebe Raulerson
Linda Taylor
FLORIDA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Carolyn K. Roberts
John Dasburg
Rene Albors
Akshay Desai
Ann W. Duncan
J. Stanley Marshall
William "Bill" McCollum
Sheila M. McDevitt
Gerri Moll
Lynn Pappas
Ava L. Parker
Peter S. Rummell
Chris Schoonover
John W. Temple
John Winn
H. Dreamal I. Worthen
Zachariah P. Zachariah, M.D.
FIU BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David R. Parker
Betsy S. Atkins
Albert E. Dotson, Sr.
Patricia Frost
Bruce Hauptli
R. Kirk Landon
Miriam Lopez
Sergio Pino
Alex Prado
Claudia Puig
Rosa Sugranes
Herbert Wertheim
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
Chair
Vice Chair
Student Governor
Commissioner
Chair
Modesto A. Maidique
Mark B. Rosenberg
George E. Dambach
Rosa L. Jones
Howard R. Lipman
John P. McGowan
President
Provost and Executive Vice
President, Academic Affairs
Vice President, Research
Vice President, Student Affairs and
Undergraduate Education
Vice President, Advancement
Vice President,
Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Cristina Mendoza General Counsel
Marcos Perez Vice President, Administration
Vivian Sanchez Interim Vice President, Business and
Finance, and Human Resources, and Chief Financial
Officer
Steve Sauls Vice President, Governmental
Relations and Chief of Staff
Vice President, Enrollment
Management
Executive Dean, College of Health
& Urban Affairs
Dean, College of Education
Dean, School of Architecture
Executive Dean, College of
Business Administration
Dean, Honors College
Dean, School of
Corinne M. Webb
Ronald M. Berkman
Linda P. Blanton
Juan A. Bueno
Joyce J. Elam
Ivelaw L. Griffith
Lillian L. Kopenhaver
Journalism and Mass Communication
Vishwanath Prasad Dean, College of Engineering
Leonard P. Strickman Dean, College of Law
Mark Szuchman
Douglas Wartzok
Joseph J. West
Interim Dean, College of Arts
and Sciences
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs and
Dean, University Graduate School
Dean, School of Hospitality and
Tourism Management
University Mission
Florida International University is an urban, multi-campus,
research university serving southeast Florida, the state,
the nation, and the international community. Our mission
is to impart knowledge through excellent teaching,
promote public service, discover new knowledge, solve
problems through research, and foster creativity.
UNIVERSITY VALUES STATEMENT
As an institution of higher learning, Florida International
University is committed to:
• Freedom of thought and expression
• Excellence in teaching and in the pursuit, generation,
dissemination, and application of knowledge
• Respect for the dignity of the individual
• Respect for the environment
• Honesty, integrity and truth
• Diversity
• Strategic, operational, and service excellence
THE UNIVERSITY
Florida International University - Miami's public research
university - is one of America's most dynamic institutions
of higher learning. Since opening in 1972, FIU has
achieved many benchmarks of excellence that have taken
other universities more than a century to reach. FIU, a
member institution of the State University System of
Florida, was established by the Florida Legislature in
1965. Classes began in September 1972, with 5,667
students enrolled in upper division and graduate programs
- the largest opening day enrollment in the history of
American higher education. In 1984, FIU received
authority to begin offering degree programs at the doctoral
level, and in 1994, the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching classified FIU as a Doctoral I
University. This classification was changed in 2000, when
FIU became a Doctoral/Research University - Extensive,
the highest ranking in the Carnegie Foundation prestigious
classification system.
Modesto A. (Mitch) Maidique is FlU's fourth president.
Appointed in 1986, the former Harvard Business School
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professor and high-tech entrepreneur received his Ph.D. in
Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology and was associated with MIT, Harvard, and
Stanford for 20 years. President Maidique has built on the
sound foundation laid by his predecessors - Charles E.
Perry, FlU's first president, appointed in July 1969; Harold
B. Crosby, who succeeded in June 1976; and Gregory B.
Wolfe, named the third president in February 1979.
FIU has nationally and internationally renowned faculty
known for their outstanding teaching and cutting-edge
research; students from throughout the U.S. and more
than 130 foreign countries; and alumni who have risen to
prominence in every field and are a testament to the
University's academic excellence. The University is a
member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most
distinguished academic honor society. Florida
International University offers more than 190
baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degree programs in
19 colleges and schools: School of Architecture; College
of Arts and Sciences (School of Computer Science,
School of Music); College of Business Administration
(School of Accounting, Chapman Graduate School);
College of Education; College of Engineering; College of
Health and Urban Affairs (School of Health Sciences,
School of Nursing, School of Social Work, Policy and
Management, and Stempel School of Public Health);
Honors College; School of Journalism and Mass
Communication; School of Hospitality and Tourism
Management; College of Law; and the University
Graduate School.
FIU has more than 35,000 students, 1,100 full-time
faculty, and 110,000 alumni, making it the largest
university in South Florida and placing it among the
nation's largest colleges and universities. The University
has two campuses - University Park in western Miami-
Dade County and the Biscayne Bay Campus in northeast
Miami-Dade County - and an educational facility at the
Pines Educational Center in nearby Broward County.
Additionally, numerous programs are offered at off-
campus locations and online. U.S. News & World Report
has ranked FIU among the top 100 public national
universities in its annual survey of "America's Best
Colleges." FIU has been recognized as one of the top 10
public commuter universities in the nation by Money.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked FIU as the
country's 18th best value in public higher education.
Research is a major component of our mission. The
purpose of the Office of Sponsored Research
Administration is to improve the quality of life in our region,
the state and the larger international community through
research. We are particularly interested in environmental
quality, energy, health, water quality, sustainable
communities, economic development, security and safety.
Multidisciplinary teams, information technology and
international culture are major themes in our research.
FIU is one of the nation's major research universities
and we expend approximately $100 million annually on
research. Our research is funded by more than 200 public
and private organizations, and in terms of dollar value, our
largest sponsor is the Federal Government with funding
from 41 different Federal agencies. The University has
many specialized research facilities including a new nano
scale research and fabrication laboratory. We also
conduct many studies "off site" throughout the United
States and the world. Undergraduate and graduate
students participate actively in all of our research
endeavors. FIU exports its discoveries for public benefit
through publications, formal technology transfer
agreements, public testimony and evidence-based
advocacy.
UNIVERSITY PARK
The University Park Campus is a 344 acre site on the
western edge of Miami, the center of a metropolitan area
of almost four million people. Apartment-style residence
halls, the PharMed Arena, a nationally certified
environmental preserve, and athletic facilities all contribute
to a pleasant collegiate atmosphere on the University
Park, which is also Florida International University's (FIU)
largest campus. FlU's University Park (UP) has an
impressive campus architecture, lush tropical landscaping,
the Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park, recognized
nationally as one of the world's most important collections
of sculpture and the largest on a university campus, and
an eight-story, $30 million library. There is also a state-of-
the-art performing arts center, a new fitness center, an
expanded university center, a 4,500 seat PharMed Arena
and a 17,500 seat football stadium. University Park also
has laboratories, auditoriums, music and art studios, an art
museum, an international conference theater, an
experimental theater and many student organizations
including the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
There is a wide variety of clubs on campus to meet the
professional, service, athletic, social, and cultural needs of
the FIU community.
The Green Library at University Park is the largest in
South Florida. FlU's libraries contain more than 1.5 million
bound volumes, and more than 9,000 journal
subscriptions, including over 2,000 journals in electronic
full text, which are complemented by substantial holdings
of federal, state, local, and international documents,
periodical subscriptions in excess of 10,300, maps,
microforms, institutional archives, and curriculum
materials. In addition to its own holdings, the library has
the resources to locate and access holdings at other major
universities throughout the state and country. Its on-line
computer catalog WebLuis (Library User Information
Service) provides information on the collections of all
libraries in the State University of Florida.
Recent additions to University Park include University
House; the Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture building
designed by Bernard Tschumi; a 221,000 square-foot
Health and Life Sciences complex (HLS I & II); a Health &
Wellness Center; a 50,000 square-foot Recreation Center;
an 83,000 square-foot Management and Advancement
Research Center (MARC); and two parking garages with
over 2,000 additional parking spaces. The Graham
Center, currently approximately 270,000 square feet,
includes an expanded Barnes & Noble bookstore with a
cafe and new Campus Life offices in the second floor
addition. Plans include the addition of a new food court
and shops.
Residence halls at University Park include Panther Hall,
Everglades Hall, University Park Towers, and the
University Apartments. Housing staff assist students in
selecting accommodations to meet their particular needs.
Housing for married students is available on a limited
basis. Graduate housing is also limited and applications
should be submitted a? early as possible.
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UNIVERSITY PARK
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BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
The Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International
University is located on 200 acres on the waterfront of
Biscayne Bay and has an enrollment in excess of 8000
students. The campus is headquarters for academic
programs in Hospitality and Tourism Management,
Journalism and Mass Communication, Marine Biology and
Creative Writing. Select programs in Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Education, and Health and
Urban Affairs are also offered (for specific degree
programs please refer to Academic Programs in this
catalog).
The Biscayne Bay Campus is also the hub of Continuing
and Professional Studies (CAPS). It serves as host for the
Lifelong Learning Institute, the HRS-Children and Families
Professional Development Center, the International Media
Center, the Institute for Public Opinion Research, Center
on Aging, and the Roz and Cal Kovens Conference
Center. The Kovens Conference Center is a state-of-the-
art conference facility located on Biscayne Bay.
Apartment-style residential housing on the Biscayne
Bay Campus accommodates 276 students. Student life is
enhanced through the provision of programs and services
offered in the Wolfe University Center through Student
Affairs, which is the focal point of social and cultural
activity outside of the classroom. The campus also
provides a Health and Wellness Center. An active, award-
winning Science Club serves the interest of research-
oriented undergraduates.
The campus is administered by the Office of the Vice
Provost for Biscayne Bay Campus. This office includes
representatives from the Divisions of Academic Affairs,
Business and Finance, Student Affairs, Human
Resources, University Advancement, and the Biscayne
Bay Society.
BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
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BROWARD PINES CENTER
Florida International University has brought higher
education closer to home for thousands of South Broward
residents through its Pines Center at the Academic Village
in Pembroke Pines. Classes are held in a state-of-the-art
90,000 square foot facility that includes spacious
classrooms, computer labs, case study rooms, a student
lounge and a 450-seat auditorium. FIU Broward Pines
Center shares the Academic Village with Broward
Community College, the City of Pembroke Pines Charter
High School and Southwest Regional Library.
Currently, select programs at the bachelor's, master's
and doctoral level are being offered by the College of Arts
and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College
of Education, College of Engineering, and the College of
Health and Urban Affairs. For specific degree programs,
or contact us directly at 954-438-8600.
please refer to the Broward Pines Center link on the
University home page, as well as the relevant pages in this
catalog. In addition to degree-seeking programs, the
English Language Institute and Continuing and Professional
Studies offer non-credit courses.
Students attending the Pines Center benefit from state-
of-the-art computer labs and access to the resources of
both the FIU libraries (including University Park and
Biscayne Bay campuses) and the Broward County
Southwest Regional Library. The Broward Student
Government Association sponsors social and cultural
events that provide students with opportunities to enhance
their experiences outside of the classroom.
For additional information on the Broward Pines Center
visit http://broward.fiu.edu .
BROWARD PINES CENTER
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Accreditations
All academic programs of Florida International University are approved by the Florida Board of Education, the FIU Board of
Trustees and the Florida Board of Governors. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501)
to award the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. SACS reaffirmed FlU's accreditation on December 5, 2000.
Degree programs at FIU are accredited or approved by the appropriate specialized accreditation agency, or are pursuing full
accreditation or approval. To obtain information about the specialized accreditation agencies, their criteria and review process,
contact the Chairperson/Director of the respective degree program. The professional accrediting agencies and the respective
FIU degree programs are listed in alphabetical order below.
Accounting
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) International
Anesthesiology Nursing
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia
Educational Programs (COA)
Architecture
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
Art and Art History
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
(NASAD)
Art Museum
American Association of Museums
Business
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) International
Chemistry
American Chemical Society (ACS) (Certified)
Computer Science
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Construction Management
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
Counselor Education: Community Mental Health
Counseling
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP)
Counselor Education: School Counseling
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP)
Dietetics and Nutrition
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
(CADE)
Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE)
Engineering
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET)
Forensic Science
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Health Information Systems
American Health Information Management Association
(AHIMA)
Health Services Administration
Accrediting Commission on Education for Health
Services Administration (ACEHSA)
Journalism and Mass Communication
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and
Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB)
Law (Provisional)
American Bar Association (ABA)
Music
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Nursing
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
(NLNAC)
Occupational Therapy
Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education
(ACOTE)
Parks and Recreation
National Recreation and Parks Association/American
Association for Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR)
Physical Therapy
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Education (CAPTE)
Public Administration
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and
Administration (NASPAA)
Public Health
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Social Work
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Speech Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA)
Theatre
National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
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Academic Programs
university park Programs
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN:
Architecture
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN:
Art History
Asian Studies
Chemistry
Dance
Earth Sciences
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
French
Geography
History
Humanities
Information Technology
International Relations
Liberal Studies
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
Theatre
Women's Studies
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN:
Art
Theatre
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Biological Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Geosciences
Information Technology
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences
Music Education
Physics
Statistics
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH
MAJORS IN:
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management
Management (Entrepreneurship Track)
Management (Business Environment Track)
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Personnel Management
Real Estate
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Art Education
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Early Childhood Education/ESOL
Elementary Education/ESOL
English Education
Exercise and Sports Sciences
Mathematics Education
Modern Languages Education (majors
in French and Spanish)
Parks and Recreation Management
(with specializations in Leisure
Service Management, Parks
Management, and Recreational
Therapy)
Physical Education
Physics Education
Social Studies Education
Special Education/ESOL
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN
AFFAIRS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Criminal Justice
Dietetics and Nutrition
Health Information Management
Health Sciences: Occupational Therapy Track
Health Sciences: Pre-Physical Therapy Track
Health Services Administration
Nursing
Social Work
Public Administration
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SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Hospitality Management
Travel and Tourism Management
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS
COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Communication
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN:
Art History
English
Humanities
History
International Relations
Liberal Studies
Psychology
Sociology/Anthropology
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN:
Art
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Marine Biology
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH A
MAJOR IN:
Marketing
Accounting
Information Systems
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN
AFFAIRS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Nursing
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Hospitality Management
Travel and Tourism Management
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS
COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Communication
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH
MAJOR IN:
Management
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Early Childhood Education (Child
Development Track)
Courses for Teacher Education
Courses in Vocational Education
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Construction Management
Engineering Core
Minors
A minor program is an arrangement of courses enabling a
student to develop a degree of expertise and knowledge in
an area of study in addition to his or her major academic
program of study. To receive a minor, a student must also
complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
from the University. A minor is not interdisciplinary.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Art
Art History
Asian Studies
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Dance
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
French Language and Culture
General Translation Studies
Geology
Geography
History
Humanities
International Relations
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Theatre
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN:
Liberal Studies
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(for non-Business majors only)
Business
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Education
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Biomedical Engineering
Construction Management
Energy Systems
Engineering Science
Mechanical Design
Robotics and Mechatronics
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN
AFFAIRS
Criminal Justice
Health Services Administration
Nutrition
Public Administration
Social Welfare
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
Hospitality Studies
Hotel/Lodging Management
Restaurant/Food Service Management
Travel and Tourism Management
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS
COMMUNICATION
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication
Public Relations
Television
CERTIFICATES
Certificate Programs are structured combinations of
courses with a common base of interest from one or more
disciplines into an area of concentration. Successful
completion of a Certificate Program is entered on the
student's transcript and records. Two types of certificates
are awarded:
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE
Awarded by an academic unit to a student at the time of
awarding a bachelor's degree; or upon completion of the
appropriate coursework to a student who already has a
bachelor's degree.
An academic certificate shall not be awarded to a
student who does not possess either a bachelor's degree
or does not complete a bachelor's degree program. An
academic certificate is to be interdisciplinary in nature, to
the greatest extent possible.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Awarded by an academic unit to an individual who
completes the appropriate coursework in the area of
concentration. The professional certificate does not need
to be interdisciplinary or associated with a degree
program.
For details and course requirements, refer to the
appropriate section in each College or School.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES IN:
History and Theory of Architecture
Landscape Architecture
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES IN:
Actuarial Studies
African-New World Studies
African Studies
American Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Civilization
Asian Studies
Asian Globalization and Latin American Studies
Chinese Studies
Comparative Immunology
Cuban and Cuban American Studies
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
European Studies
Film Studies
Forensic Science
Gerontological Studies
Japanese Studies
Judaic Studies
Labor Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Law, Ethics and Society
Linguistic Studies
Pre-Modern Cultures
Public Policy Studies
Women's Studies
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN:
Legal Translation and Court Interpreting
Portuguese Translation Studies
Portuguese Interpretation Studies
Professional Language
Translation Studies
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE IN:
Banking
International Bank Management
Retail Management
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN:
Labor Studies and Labor Relations
Recreation Management
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN:
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Design
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN
AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN:
Child Welfare Services
Health Information Coding
Professional Leadership Studies
Urban Affairs
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN:
Hospitality Administration
Hospitality Studies
Hotel/Lodging Management
Restaurant/Foodservice Management
Travel and Tourism Administration
Travel and Tourism Management
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS
COMMUNICATION
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN:
Integrated Communications: Advertising and Public
Relations
Mass Communication
Media Management
Spanish Language Journalism
Student Media Advising
Evening and Weekend Degree
Programs
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN:
English
Liberal Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Computer Science
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH MAJOR IN:
Management
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN
AFFAIRS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Criminal Justice
Public Administration
Nursing (RN-BSN fully online)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Computer Engineering
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Hospitality Management
Travel and Tourism Management
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS
COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN:
Communication
For additional information, please contact the appropriate
college or school.
Some degrees are offered fully online. For more specific
information, please visit the program of interest at
www.fiu.edu.
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Undergraduate Studies
ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
Florida International University is committed to helping
students achieve their academic and personal goals
through quality academic advising. Using a holistic
approach to the student's development, advising services
provide students with information, guidance, and access to
a network of campus resources in order to obtain
maximum benefit from their educational experience.
Students develop autonomy and decision-making skills,
and are expected to assume increasing responsibility for
seeking accurate and authoritative information and using it
appropriately to make sound academic and life decisions.
Service delivery is multi-faceted, combining educational
and personal support to meet the assorted needs of
diverse students.
Academic advising of students with fewer than 30
semester hours of earned credit is the responsibility of the
Academic Advising Center in Undergraduate Studies.
When admitted to the University, the student will meet with
an advisor who will help plan the student's academic
program. Freshmen are required to see an advisor for at
least two terms after which continued advising is
dependent on their academic performance. Freshmen in
good standing are encouraged to continue seeing an
advisor. At the completion of 30 semester hours of earned
credits, the student can choose an intended major, and
after 60 semester hours, a student should officially declare
a major. Students with intended or declared majors will be
advised by faculty members or professional advisors in
their major department.
Academic information is available in PC 249, University
Park, and ACI-180, Biscayne Bay Campus.
ENGLISH AND MATH PLACEMENT
Testing is available to students for placement into selected
courses. Mandatory placement testing for college
preparatory requirements is provided prior to Freshman
Orientation and at other designated times during each
semester. Students need to consult with an advisor in
Undergraduate Studies regarding any questions about test
requirements.
UNIVERSITY TESTING CENTER
The University Testing Center coordinates and
administers the College-Level Academic Skills Test
(CLAST), CAT-CLAST (CLAST on computer), College-
Level Examination Program (CLEP), Nurse Entrance Test
(NET) and the Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test
(CPT) for freshmen. The Center also administers and
provides information on other undergraduate and graduate
admission tests, along with other professional and
individualized distance learning examinations. Additional
information is available on the test information line at (305)
348-2441 or by visiting https://testing.fiu.edu.
CLAST
The College-Level Academic Skills Test is part of Florida's
system of education accountability that satisfies the
mandates of Section 229.551 (3)(i), Florida Statutes. The
CLAST is an achievement test that measures students'
attainment of the college-level communication and
mathematics skills that were identified by the faculties of
community colleges and state universities.
Since August 1, 1984, students in public institutions in
Florida have been required to pass the four sub-tests of
the CLAST for the award of an Associate in Arts degree,
for admission to upper-division status or no later than
earning 96 credit hours. There are two exceptions to this
rule: 1) anyone seeking an undergraduate degree from a
Florida institution and who already has earned an
accredited Bachelor's degree; 2) anyone awarded an
Associate in Arts degree from a Florida institution before
September 1, 1982, and admitted to upper-level status at
a Florida institution before August 1, 1984, is not required
to take the CLAST.
FIU degree-seeking students may take the CLAST after
earning a minimum of 18 credit hours. Regular
administrations of the CLAST are scheduled on the first
Saturday in October, first Saturday in June and the third
Saturday in February. If you are taking the entire CLAST
for the first time, you should register for the on-campus
administration. The essay section of the CLAST is
available only once each semester through the on-campus
administration.
The College-Level Academic Skills Test is also available
as a computer assisted test, the CAT-CLAST, for the
reading, English language skills and mathematics sub-
tests. The CAT-CLAST is offered in the University Testing
Center at various times during each semester. Online
registration is available at https://testing.fiu.edu .
Students who are not admitted and degree seeking at FIU
must receive approval from their home institution prior to
the scheduling of an appointment for the CAT-CLAST.
The 1997 Legislature and the State Board of Education
approved the following conditions under which any student
may be exempt from the CLAST if the student fulfills one
or more of the following requirements before completion of
the undergraduate degree program. All exemptions are
processed by the Registrar's Office.
Alternative based on the SAT or EACT scores (or the
equivalent scores on the original SAT, SAT I and ACT
score scales). An SAT (beginning March 2005) score of
500 on the Critical Reading section qualifies for an
exemption for the essay, English language skills, and
reading sub-tests; and a score of 500 on the Math section
qualifies for an exemption for the Mathematics sub-test.
An EACT score of 21 on the Mathematics section qualifies
for an exemption for the Mathematics sub-test; a score of
22 on the Reading section qualifies for an exemption for
the reading sub-test; and a score of 21 on the English
section qualifies for an exemption for the English language
skills and essay sub-tests.
Alternative based on the student's GPA. To exempt
the English language skills, reading, and essay sections of
the College-Level Academic Skills Test, the student must
have earned a 2.5 grade point average in two courses for
a minimum of six semester hours of credit from ENC 1 101,
and ENC 1102 or other equivalent college-level English
courses.
To exempt the Mathematics section of the College-Level
Academic Skills Test, the student must have earned a 2.5
grade point average in two courses for a minimum of six
semester hours of credit from: MAC 1105 or any other
MAC course with the last three digits higher than 105;
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MGF 1106 or any other MGF course with the last three
digits higher than 106; STA 1014 or any other STA course.
CLEP, IB, and AP credits may be accepted for one of
the required courses in the evaluation of CLAST
exemptions.
The State Board of Education and the Florida Statutes
provide special consideration for students in public
institutions who have a specific learning disability such
that they cannot successfully complete one or more
CLAST sub-tests. These students may appeal to an
institutional committee for a waiver of the requirement to
pass any applicable sub-test(s) of the CLAST.
The State Board of Education and the Florida Statutes
permit an institution president, under certain conditions, to
grant a waiver from one or more of the CLAST sub-tests.
A student who has taken any subtest of the CLAST at
least four (4) times and has not earned a passing score
may appeal for a waiver of that subtest. Before such a
waiver may be approved by an institution president or
designee, the waiver must first have been recommended
by a majority vote of the institutional committee
established to review waiver requests.
UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER
The University Learning Center is made up of academic
assistance tutoring labs equipped to help students
improve their academic skills and their performance in
related courses. Included among these skills are reading,
writing, English, mathematics, statistics, and training in
learning/study skills. Special emphasis is given to those
students who need or want assistance passing the
College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) and other
institutional or national tests.
THE ACADEMY FOR THE ART OF
TEACHING
The Academy for the Art of Teaching is a part of
Undergraduate Studies, and is dedicated to supporting
and advancing the quality of classroom teaching at FIU. It
serves both as a resource to the teaching community —
faculty, adjuncts, and graduate teaching assistants — and a
source for proactive programming focused on enhancing
approaches, methodologies and practices of teaching.
Through workshops, individual and departmental
consultations, mini grants for research and development,
and information dissemination, as well as collaborative
programs with other FIU agencies such as the Library,
Instructional Technology, and the Graduate Students
Association, the Academy reaches out to all those who
teach at FIU. Information and assistance can be obtained
from the Director of the Academy at GL 120W or (305)
348-4214/3907.
STUDENT ATHLETE ACADEMIC
CENTER
The Student Athlete Academic Center provides a range of
academic support services for student athletes — including
advising, tutoring, and monitoring of academic progress.
The Center is located west of the Golden Panther Arena,
at the University Park Campus, and has hours of operation
to meet the needs of the full-time student athlete. The
Center is equipped with a computer laboratory, study
carrels, and classrooms. It is staffed with advisors, tutors,
and learning specialists. The unit works in conjunction with
various university academic departments, as well as with
other university support units to ensure the academic
success of athletes. For information call (305) 348-6412.
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UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
Undergraduate education seeks to develop productive,
creative, and responsible citizens who both shape society
and lay the foundation for tomorrow. In addition to
exploring areas of specialization, the university experience
must provide a venue for investigating the origins and
natures of cultures, ideas, and the physical universe and
endow graduates with the ability to analyze critically, think
sustainably, learn creatively, and express themselves
clearly and cogently. Diversity and breadth of experience
are essential characteristics of both education and
success in our global community.
The University Core Curriculum (UCC) provides the
broad, well-defined curriculum that enables graduates to
think critically, analytically, and creatively, with a passion
to learn and with the skills and ability to assemble, assess,
incorporate, and synthesize new knowledge and
information; organize and clearly express their knowledge
and ideas; and determine the importance and relevance of
new ideas through a synthesis of both broad and narrow
contexts and the integration of seemingly disparate pieces
into a meaningful whole.
The UCC rests upon the belief that a foundational
curriculum, shared by students, fosters intellectual
development and enhances personal, social, intellectual,
and academic relations. Together with concentration in
major fields of study, the UCC builds the base that makes
future academic and professional excellence possible.
First Year Experience {one, one-credit course required):
The transition to a university environment is a unique one
for first-time university students. FlU's orientation course
is designed to facilitate this transition. The First-Year
Experience course provides a forum for integrating the FIU
experience and for discussing issues promoting
intellectual, personal, academic, and social growth and
success as a member of the University community. The
course introduces students to University policies,
procedures, and services; addresses academic and career
choices; and enhances study and time-management skills.
All students entering the University with fewer than 30
semester hours are required to take this one-credit course.
SLS 1501 First Year Experience
English Composition {two, three-credit courses from
either sequence required): A foundation in the critical
analysis of issues and texts, both discursive and creative,
and in argumentation and persuasion is essential in all
university courses. English Composition provides this
foundation by encouraging the mastery of written and oral
communication models, including the essay and research
paper.
For students entering FIU with 30 or fewer credits and
for all first-term-in-college students, ENC 1101, Freshman
Composition and ENC 1102, Literary Analysis are
required.
For students entering FIU with more than 30 credits
(who are not first-term-in-college students), ENC 2301,
Expository Writing, and one of the following: ENC 3317,
Writing Across the Curriculum; or ENC 3311, Advanced
Writing and Research; or ENC 3211, Report and
Technical Writing are acceptable.
Humanities With Writing {two, three-credit courses
required, one of which must be a historically-oriented
course):
In these courses students strengthen the critical reading
and writing skills needed to succeed within the University
and beyond. Students interact analytically with, and
respond critically to, primary and secondary texts in the
humanities and learn to integrate the ideas and words of
others into their own writing. By writing informed essays,
students develop the ability to present ideas logically and
sequentially and to provide balanced exposition and
critical examination of complex events, positions,
arguments, or texts.
In these courses students learn to use writing as a form
of inquiry in reflecting critically upon central topics in the
humanities, such as individual, moral, and social values;
historical perspectives and events; culture and the arts;
philosophy; and religious beliefs and practices. Students
address themes centered on the traditions; shared values
and myths; literary, artistic, historical, and philosophical
traditions; and cultural standards and common values
which underlie contemporary societies and their historical
antecedents.
ENG2012 Approaches to Literature
*ARC 2701 History of Architecture 1
REL 201 1 Religion: Analysis and Interpretation
*POT 3013 Ancient and Medieval Political Theory
*HUM 3306 History of Ideas
*HUM 3214 Ancient Classical Culture and
Civilization
*LAH 2020 Latin American Civilization
PHI 2600 Introduction to Ethics
PHI 201 1 Philosophical Analysis
*WOH 2001 World Civilization
*EUH 2030 Western Civilization-Europe in the
Modern Era
*EUH 2021 Western Civilization Medieval to Modem
Europe
*EUH 201 1 Western Civilization-Early Europe
*AMH 2002 Modern American Civilization
*AMH 2000 Origins of American Civilization
*PHH 2063 Classics in Philosophy: Introduction to
the History of Philosophy
(* indicates a course designated as being "historically
oriented").
Quantitative Reasoning {two, three-credit courses
required, at least one of which must be in mathematics):
The requirement aims at preparing students to master
concepts and ideas in logic, inductive and deductive
reasoning, and abstract and quantitative thinking.
Students will become proficient in the art of reasoning
critically, solving problems, and analyzing data.
*MAC2311 Calculus I
*MAC2312 Calculus II
*MAC 231 3 Multivariate Calculus
*MAC 2233 Calculus for Business
*MTG 1 993 Geometry for Education
*MGF 1 107 The Mathematics of Social Choice and
Decision Making
*MGF 1 1 06 Finite Mathematics
*MAC2147 Pre-Calculus
*MAC 1 1 14 Trigonometry (there is overlap between
MAC 2147 and MAC 1114, and both
taken together do not fulfill the UCC
requirement).
STA 3145 Statistics for the Health Professions
STA 31 1 1 Statistics I
STA 2122 Introduction to Statistics I
STA 2023 Statistics for Business and Economics
COP 2250 Programming in Java
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COP 2210 Introduction to Programming
PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic
CGS2518 Data Analysis
(* indicates a mathematics course).
Social Inquiry (six credits, three credits in each of the two
sub-categories below):
In these courses students investigate social, political, and
economic configurations; cultural and psychological
features of human life; gender, race/ethnicity, and social
class; consciousness and identity; social interactions with
the natural environment; and local, national, and global
aspects of the human world.
Foundations of Social Inquiry (one, three-credit course):
Students learn theories and methodologies that underlie
these areas of study and enhance their research and
analytic skills.
SOP 3015 Social and Personality Development
SOP 3004 Introductory Social Psychology
SYG 3002 Basic Ideas of Sociology
POS 2042 American Government
INP 2002 Introductory Industrial/Organization
Psychology
DEP 2000 Human Growth and Development
PSY 2020 Introductory Psychology
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
SYG 2010 Social Problems
SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology
ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology
WST 301 5 Introduction to Women's Studies
GEO 2000 Introduction to Geography
INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations
AMH 3560 The History of Women in the U.S.
INR 2002 Dynamics of World Politics
POT 3302 Political Ideologies
CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Societies & Identities (one, three-credit course):
Students compare societies and cultures in local, national,
or international contexts and in contemporary or historical
perspective.
AFA 2000 African Worlds
EDF 3521 Education in History
ECS 3021 Women, Culture, and Economic
Development
ECS 3003 Comparative Economic Systems
SYP 3000 The Individual in Society
SYD 381 Sociology of Gender
ANT 3641 Myth, Ritual and Mysticism
ANT 3451 Anthropology of Race and Ethnicity
ANT 3212 World Ethnographies
WST 3641 Gay and Lesbian in America
COM 3461 Intercultural/lnterracial Communication
REL 3302 Studies in World Religions
EVR 1017 The Global Environment and Society
LBS 3001 Introduction to Labor Studies
GEA 2000 World Regional Geography
INR 3081 Contemporary International Problems
AFH 2000 African Civilizations
CPO 3304 Politics of Latin America
CPO 3103 Politics of Western Europe
EGN 1033 Technology, Humans and Society
Natural Science (two, three-credit courses, one in the life
sciences and one in the physical sciences, and two
corresponding one-credit labs):
Our technologically dependent world requires an
understanding of the processes that led us here. Learning
the basic concepts and ideas of scientific fields provides
contact with not just those fields but with how science is
done. In these courses students study the scientific
method through examination of the foundational theories
of modem scientific thought. Students apply scientific
principles and theories to problem solving, evaluate
scientific statements, and incorporate new information
within the context of what is already known.
Emphasizing the essential connection between theory
and experiment, the hands-on laboratory experience
provides the context for testing scientific theories.
Life Sciences:
GLY1101 History of Life
EVR 301 3 Ecology of South Florida
OCB 2003 Introductory Marine Biology
PCB 2099 Foundations of Human Physiology
MCB 2000 Introductory Microbiology
BSC 1 1 1 General Biology 1 1
BSC 1010 General Biology I
BSC 2023 Human Biology
BOT 1010 Introductory Botany
HUN 2000 Foundations of Nutrition Science
Physical Sciences:
PHY 1 020 Understanding the Physical World
PHY 1037 Quarks, Superstrings, and Black Holes
MET 2010 Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
PHY 2054 Physics Without Calculus 1 1
AST 2004 Stellar Astronomy
PHY 2053 Physics Without Calculus I
PHY 2049 Physics With Calculus II
AST 2003 Solar System Astronomy
PHY 2048 Physics With Calculus I
OCE 3014 Oceanography
GEO 3510 Earth Resources
EVR 301 1 Environmental Resources and Pollution
EVR 1001 Introduction to Environmental Sciences
GLY 1010 Introduction to the Earth Sciences
GLY 3039 Environmental Geology
CHM 1 033 Survey of Chemistry
CHM1045 General Chemistry I
CHM 1032 Chemistry and Society
Arts Requirement (three credit hours):
Art embodies human dreams, visions, and imagination
and renders the human experience creatively in sound,
movement, performance, design, language, color, shape,
and space. Art responds critically to current events,
changes in society, and the drama of human life.
In fulfilling this requirement, students will become
acquainted with the fundamental aspects of the arts while
developing a capacity to understand, appreciate, or
experience particular forms. Students address universal
themes central to the cultural traditions of the past and
present as expressed through the perspectives of the arts.
DAN 2140 Dance in Modern American Culture;
1895-the Present
DAN 2100 Introduction to Dance
DAA 1 100 Modern Dance Techniques I
DAA 1200 Ballet Techniques I
ENL 3506 (b) Texts and Contexts: British Literature
Since 1660
ENL 3504 (a) Texts and Contexts: British Literature
to 1650
ARH 2051 Survey II
CRW 2001 Introduction to Creative Writing
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MUH 101 1 Music Appreciation
MUH2116 Evolution of Jazz
MUN 1 100 Golden Panther Band
MUN1380 Master Chorale
MUN 1210 Orchestra
ART 2500 Painting I
ART 2752 Ceramics I
ARH 2050 Survey I
ART 2300 Drawing I
FIL 3001 Introduction to Film Making
THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation
TPP 21 00 Introduction to Acting
1 .Given that Engineering majors must take a significant
number of physical science courses and that their
accrediting agency requires that they take substantial
course work for their major which leaves them with so little
flexibility, students in engineering majors will be allowed to
fulfill the Natural Science requirement of the UCC by
taking two physical science courses (with labs).
2. Transfer students who have successfully completed
MAC 1105 (College Algebra) at another institution prior to
admission to FIU will be deemed to have completed one
math course for purposes of the UCC
3. Transfer students who have successfully completed
one or both science courses without labs at another
institution prior to admission to FIU will be deemed to have
completed the appropriate components of the science
requirement.
4. For students in the Honors College: Honors College
students who successfully complete IDH 1001 and IDH
1002 (The Origin of Ideas and The Idea of Origins) will be
deemed to have satisfied the Arts requirement of the UCC;
Honors College students who successfully complete IDH
1001 -IDH 1002 (The Origin Of Ideas and Idea of Origins),
IDH 2003-IDH 2004 (Inhabiting Other Lives) will be
deemed to have successfully completed the Foundation of
Social Inquiry requirement of the UCC; and Honors
College students who successfully complete IDH 2003
and IDH 2004 will be deemed to have successfully
completed the Societies and Identities requirement of the
UCC.
5. Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree will
be exempt from the University Core Curriculum
requirements if the first baccalaureate degree is from an
accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning.
However, this would not preclude prerequisites for the
major that happen to be general education courses.
6. State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.30
(Gordon Rule)
The State of Florida requires all public community colleges
and universities to include a specified amount of writing
and mathematics in their curriculum to ensure that
students have achieved substantial competency in these
areas. This requirement must be fulfilled within the first
two years of study.
6a. Writing Requirement (12 credits)
Students must successfully complete twelve hours of
writing courses with a grade of 'C or better. Six hours
must be in composition courses (i.e., courses with the
prefix ENC). The additional six hours must be taken in
other courses in composition (with the ENC prefix) or in
other approved courses each of which requires at least
6,000 words of written work. Students who matriculated
prior to 1 983 need only six credits of writing courses with
an ENC prefix.
6b. Mathematics (6 credits)
One course must be at or above College Algebra level.
Students subject to Rule 6A.10.30 need six credits of
mathematics, three of which can be a computer
programming course, a statistics course, or PHI 2100,
Introduction to Logic. A grade of 'C or higher shall be
considered successful completion of this requirement.
Students who matriculated prior to 1983 need only three
credits of mathematics, but they must take one
mathematics course.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES AND
REQUIREMENTS
1. A student who has graduated from a Florida public
community college with an Associate in Arts degree will
have met the University Core Curriculum requirements.
2. A student who has met the General Education
requirements of any institution in the State University
System of Florida will have met the University Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. A student who has taken the freshman and
sophomore years in an accredited college other than a
Florida public community college or an institution in the
State University System of Florida may receive credit for
courses meeting the University Core Curriculum
requirements.
4. Students who have been admitted before completing
an equivalent general education program, must do so at
the University prior to graduation.
5. Most departments require for admission to their
degree programs certain freshman and sophomore
common prerequisite courses in addition to the University
Core Curriculum requirements. Applicants should consult
the catalog section dealing with the program they wish to
pursue to determine the nature and extent of the additional
requirements.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
In addition to the above University Core Curriculum
requirements, any student who was admitted with a
foreign language deficiency must successfully complete
two semesters of sequential instruction in one foreign
language prior to graduation.
TRANSFER CREDIT
For purposes of clarity, transferability refers to the
conditions under which the University accepts credits from
other post-secondary institutions. Applicability of credit
toward a degree refers to the prerogative of the respective
academic division to count specific credit toward a
student's degree requirements. Normally, collegiate work
will be considered for transfer credit only from post-
secondary institutions that are fully accredited by a
regional accrediting association. The Office of Admissions
will evaluate the acceptability of total credits transferable
to the University. Transfer credit will be applied as
appropriate to a student's degree program. The authority
to apply such credit to the degree rests with the academic
division of the student's intended major. If a student
chooses to transfer to another academic division within the
University, credit previously earned at another post-
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secondary institution will be re-evaluated and applied as
appropriate to the student's new degree program.
A maximum of 60 lower division semester hours taken
at a two-year or a four-year institution may be counted
toward a degree at the University. A maximum of 30 upper
division semester hours taken at a senior institution may
be counted toward a degree at the University.
Lower division courses in excess of 60 semester hours
may serve to meet specific course requirements for an FIU
degree, but credit hours represented by these courses will
not reduce the number of credit hours to be completed at
the University.
A grade of 'D' will be accepted for transfer credit,
although it may not satisfy specific requirements.
However, such a grade in coursework in the major field is
subject to review and approval by the appropriate
academic department. Credit from military schools will be
transferred in accordance with the recommendations of
the American Council on Education. Credit from foreign
institutions will be considered on an individual basis.
ACCELERATION
The academic programs of the University are planned in
such a manner that students may complete some of their
degree requirements through one or more of the
mechanisms listed below. Specific information on the
accelerated mechanisms utilized in each academic
program is available from the department or program
description of the student's major.
CREDIT FOR NON-COLLEGE LEARNING
The award of credit for learning acquired outside the
university or classroom experience is the prerogative of
each academic department or program. Only degree-
seeking students are eligible to receive this type of credit.
The significant learning must be applicable to the degree
program of the student, and should be discussed and
appropriately documented at the time the desired program
of study is initially discussed and decided with the
student's program advisor. A maximum of 6 credit hours
will be awarded.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
(CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program is designed to
measure knowledge in certain subject areas of general
education. Credit earned through CLEP examination will
reflect as lower division transfer credit. A maximum of 45
semester credits are transferable under CLEP. Students
must discuss the transfer of CLEP credits with their
academic department. To register for an exam, go to
https://testing.fiu.edu or contact the University Testing
Center at (305) 348-2840.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
The University awards credit for Advanced Placement test
scores of three, four, and five. For University Core
Curriculum requirements, only the following examinations
will be recognized for credit: Art History, Biology, Calculus,
Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB,
Economics: Macro, Economics: Micro, English (Language
and Composition or Literature and Composition),
Environmental Science, European History, Government
and Politics: Comparative, Government and Politics:
United States, Human Geography, Modern Languages or
Literature, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Statistics,
Studio Art: Drawing, 2-D Design and 3-D Design, United
States History, World History.
ADVANCED LEVEL PROGRAM
The University awards credit for Advanced Level
Programs completed through the College Board, Puerto
Rico and Latin America Office, only for scores of 4 or 5 on
the Pre-Calculus (Level II) test, 4 or 5 on English, and 3, 4,
or 5 on Spanish.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a
comprehensive and rigorous two-year program leading to
examinations. Based on the pattern of no single country, it
is a deliberate compromise between the specialization
required in some national systems and the breadth
preferred in others. Florida International University
recognizes the quality of the IB program and will award six
semester hours of college credit to those students who
score a 4, 5, 6, or 7 on each subject at the higher level.
Credit is also awarded for Subsidiary examinations with
scores of 5, 6, or 7.
CAMBRIDGE AICE (A-LEVEL) EXAMS
Florida International University accepts A-Level
Examinations for credit according to guidelines
established by the Articulation Coordinating Committee in
May 2003. For University Core Curriculum requirements,
only the following examinations will be recognized for
credit: Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing,
Economics, English, Literature in English, Geography,
History, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Literature,
Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology. AS-
Level exams are not accepted as university credits.
NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
National Student Exchange provides students with the
opportunity to study at one of 145 colleges and
universities in the United States and its territories for one
semester or academic year, while paying in-state tuition.
Full credit is given for work satisfactorily completed on
exchange. NSE offers the student the opportunity to live in
a different geographic setting, explore a particular
academic interest, and, of course, make new and lasting
friendships with students from all over the United States.
In order to participate in the National Student Exchange,
students must be enrolled full-time and have a 2.8
cumulative GPA. For further information contact Patrick
Russell at (305) 348-1292, National Student Exchange
office, University Park, PC 156; or ACI-180 at the
Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5754.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
PROGRAM
The International Student Exchange (ISE) Program
provides students with the opportunity to study abroad
(during one or two semesters) at one of the various
universities that have an agreement with Florida
International University. Full credit is given for work
satisfactorily completed during the exchange program as
long as it has been pre-approved by an advisor. Grades
are not transferred. The International Student Exchange
Program offers the opportunity to live abroad, explore
other languages and cultures, and become acquainted
with new friends from all over the world. Students will be
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required to pay FIU tuition, insurance, housing, and travel
arrangements.
In order to participate in ISE, a student must be enrolled
at FIU and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
For more information, please contact the Office of
International Studies located in Tower Trailer (TT), (305)
348-1913, email: ois(a>fiu,edu or http://ois.fiu.edu .
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Each year FIU offers a number of Study Abroad Programs
in coordination with different academic units, the Office of
International Studies, and Continuing and Professional
Studies. These programs are under the direction of FIU
faculty members who accompany the students abroad.
Students receive credit for these programs. Program
locations include Brazil, China, Spain, England, Ireland,
Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Japan, and others. The
Honors College also offers programs in Italy and Spain.
For more information, please contact the Office of
International Studies located in Tower Trailer (TT), (305)
348-1913, email: ois(a)fiu.edu , or http://ois.fiu.edu .
PRE-MEDICAL ADVISEMENT
Students interested in entering professional schools of
medicine, dentistry, optometry, or veterinary medicine
should contact the Coordinator of Pre-medical Advising,
Dr. Barbra Roller at rollerb@fiu.edu at the earliest
possible time. After completing a substantial portion of
their professional courses or at the end of their junior year,
and prior to the fall term in which they plan to apply to
professional schools, students should contact the
Chairperson of the Premedical Advisement and Evaluation
Committee in the College of Arts and Sciences. The
Committee provides additional advisement for students
wishing to enter the health professions and prepares
recommendations for those applying to professional
schools.
PRE-LAW ADVISEMENT
Students interested in receiving information on Law
School/preprofessional education, on application
procedures, testing, and references should contact the
Department of Political Science or the Department of
Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences or the
Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Urban
and Public Affairs. A faculty advisor in these departments
will advise students who are seeking information about
attending law school.
ACADEMIC LEARNING COMPACTS
In accordance with Florida Board of Governors guidelines,
Florida International University is in the process of
developing Academic Learning Compacts for each of its
baccalaureate degree programs. The Compacts will
identify, at minimum, the expected core student learning
outcomes for program graduates in the areas of
content/discipline knowledge and skills; communication
skills; and critical thinking skills. The Academic Learning
Compacts will be posted on the FIU web site and will be
provided to students when they begin their degree
programs and are advised in their declared majors.
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THE HONORS COLLEGE has been conducting
study abroad programs since 1994 and currently
offers opportunities for its students in Spain, Italy, and
Jamaica. The summer programs are designed to fulfill
one year (six credits) of Honors College curriculum
requirement, while the Spain Fail Program offers from
nine to fifteen credit hours. Instruction is in English in
all the programs. The Honors College Study Abroad
Programs offer students the opportunity to pursue a
rigorous academic program integrated with the honors
curriculum while experiencing immersion in other
cultures.
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The Honors College
The Honors College at Florida International University offers students the best of both worlds. It is a small community of
outstanding students, dedicated scholars, and committed teachers who work together in an atmosphere usually associated
with small private colleges. Yet they do so with all the resources of a major state university.
The Honors College provides a broad foundation for dedicated students who want to get the most out of their undergraduate
education. The undergraduate experience provides a significantly enhanced broad trans-disciplinary curriculum and
opportunities to work closely with expert faculty and with the larger community. The opportunities for graduate or professional
study and for employment are greatly expanded because of the range of unique activities and academic experiences made
available to students in the College. Indeed, this past year 82% of Honors College graduates applied and were accepted to
graduate and professional schools.
Students may pursue almost any major available at the University and at the same time complete the Honors curriculum.
The curriculum emphasizes critical, integrative, and creative thinking; group and independent research; oral presentation;
close contact between students and faculty; and integration of class work with the broader community.
Committed to excellence, professors in The Honors College are carefully selected for their accomplishments as both
teachers and scholars; they take great pride in their close association with their students.
In addition to the unique curriculum, Honors College students enjoy many other benefits.
Scholarship opportunities
Funding to attend national and international conferences
Internships opportunities
Honors-only Information Technology Centers
Close faculty mentoring
Priority registration
Eligibility for membership in Honors College Societies-Gamma Epsilon Phi at University Park and Alpha Sigma Tau at
Biscayne Bay
Study abroad programs in Italy, Jamaica, Spain, and Trinidad and Tobago.
A program to facilitate student research called Student Research and Artistic Initiatives (SRAI)
Library borrowing privileges as graduate students, with books loaned for three months instead of three weeks
Medical Education Program in partnership with the University of South Florida College of Medicine
The Honors College also provides students with a living-learning community, Honors Place at Panther Hall. Residents live
together, study together, socialize and plan special events such as dinners with faculty, tutoring sessions, football games, and
evenings at the theater. For more information about the Honors College, see the Honors Curriculum in this catalog or visit
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Academic Affairs
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
The University Libraries are housed in the Steven and
Dorothea Green Library (GL) at University Park and in the
Library Building (LIB) at Biscayne Bay Campus. In
addition, there is a Library Service Center offering a
variety of services on the Engineering Campus; a
specialized legal collection that is part of the College of
Law; and a library supporting the FIU Wolfsonian
Museum. Collectively, these libraries make available over
1.6 million volumes; provide access to a broad range of
electronic resources via more than four hundred public
work stations; and offer the latest in electronic library
services combined with efficient access to print material.
Library users have access to ILLiad, the latest in
automated interlibrary loan systems with journal articles
delivered to the desktop; to chat reference service in
English and in Spanish; and to a broad range of
Information Literacy instructional offerings. Most on-line
sources are available 24 hours a day. Most collections are
in open stacks and directly available to the public.
Special resources and services include: a Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) Center; the Everglades Digital
Library; and a Virtual Library Tour, all accessible from the
library home page ( http://library.fiu.edu ).
The principal libraries maintain an extensive schedule of
service hours staying open Sunday-Thursday during the
fall and spring semesters until 1 a.m., with more extensive
access available during final exams. A number of research
carrels are available for assignment to doctoral students.
Currently-registered students may use the libraries of
any other institution in the State University System. For
access to libraries in the southeast Florida Region, check
at the circulation desk concerning SEFLIN library
privileges that enable you to borrow books from other
academic libraries in the region.
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THE PATRICIA AND PHILLIP FROST
ART MUSEUM
The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University
has served the South Florida community for over 20 years
presenting free exhibitions and art lectures of local,
national and international importance. Exhibitions include
student shows, self-curated exhibitions from both the
University's collections and from institutions and
organizations outside the University, and national traveling
shows. The Museum is accredited by the American
Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the
Smithsonian Institution. It has also been recognized for its
excellence by the grants it has received, most recently
from the National Endowment for the Arts; The Institute for
Museum and Library Services; The Florida Humanities
Council; Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council; and
the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural
Affairs. The Frost Art Museum is designated as a major
culture institution by the State of Florida.
The Frost Art Museum serves Miami's multicultural
community year-round, free of charge. The Museum is
home to Coral Gables' Metropolitan Museum and Art
Center Collection, the Oscar B. Cintas Fellows Collection
of Contemporary Hispanic Art, and a permanent collection
of works by North and South American and Florida artists,
er well-known artists.
The Frost Art Museum, which is located on the
University Park Campus, opened with an internationally
acclaimed exhibition, Contemporary Latin American
Drawings, in April, 1977. Since then, many important
exhibitions have been presented, including: Alberto
Giacometti, Draftsman and Sculptor, Mira, Mira, Mira: Los
Cubanos de Miami; Adolph Gottlieb: Paintings and Works
on Paper; Marcel Duchamp; Louise Bourgeois; The
Phillips Collection in the Making: 1920 - 1930; Imagenes
Liricas: New Spanish Visions; CUBA-USA: The First
Generation; Jose Bedia; Agustin Fernandez: A
Retrospective; Miro/Noguchi; and most recently,
Modernism and Abstraction: Treasures from the
Smithsonian American Art Museum. The annual American
Art Today series has featured contemporary artists
exploring traditional themes including Still Life, The Figure
in the Landscape, The Portrait, Narrative Painting, The
City Surface Tension, Clothing as Metaphor Images from
Abroad and the Garden, and Fantasies and Curiosities.
The Frost Art Museum has continued to enhance its
exhibitions with the Critics' Lecture Series, which has
included many of the exhibiting artists, scholars, museum
curators and art historians, including: Susan Sontag,
Robert Hughes, Hilton Kramer, Michael Graves, Peter
Plagens, Tom Wolfe, Germaine Greer, Dore Ashton,
Carlos Fuentes, Michael Brenson, Frank Stella, Richard
Serra, Helen Frankenthaler, Kirk Varnedoe, Lowery Sims,
Michael Kimmelman, and Anne d'Harnoncourt.
The Museum is currently located in PC 110, with a new
46,000 square foot facility under construction. For further
information on the Museum and its programs contact the
museum at 305-348-2890 or visit the website
www.frostartmuseum.org .
THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU
Located in the heart of Miami Beach's Art Deco District,
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University is a
museum and research center that serves local, national,
and international audiences by promoting the examination,
understanding, and appreciation of the ways that design
has served as a reflection of societal values and as an
active force in the shaping of human experience. The
Wolfsonian is accredited by the American Association of
Museums. Through thought-provoking exhibitions,
publications, research, academic, and public programs,
The Wolfsonian-FlU focuses on the meaning of objects
and the effect that the Industrial Revolution had on the
creation of the modern world. The Wolfsonian became
part of FIU in July 1997. Its founder, Mitchell Wolfson Jr.,
donated to FIU his extraordinary collection of the period
1885-1945.
The Wolfsonian holds more than 100,000 objects
predominantly from North America and Europe, providing
rich evidence of the cultural, political, and technological
changes that swept the world in the century preceding the
end of World War II. The collection features furniture,
decorative arts, industrial design, paintings, sculpture,
architectural models, works on paper, rare books, and
ephemera. Notable among these are Depression era
prints and mural studies by WPA artists, items from the
British Arts and Crafts movement and the German
Werkstatten and Werkbund, and artifacts of political
propaganda.
Permanent, temporary, and traveling shows address
broad themes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,
such as nationalism, political persuasion, industrialization,
architecture and urbanism, consumerism and advertising,
transportation, and world's fairs. Although drawing
primarily on its own holdings, The Wolfsonian also
features exhibitions and objects on loan from other
collections.
Days, evenings, and weekends, The Wolfsonian offers a
range of lectures, films, symposia, tours, and workshops
geared to visitors of all ages. It has paired with Miami-
Dade County public schools to develop activities and
interpretive materials for students and teachers in the arts
and social sciences. To inquire about an exhibition
(present, past, upcoming), program, or the general
calendar, or to learn more about the collection and how it
can be used for research, please visit
www.wolfsonian.org or call (305) 531-1001.
The Wolfsonian publishes catalogues to document its
exhibitions and collection. It also produces the award-
winning Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts, a
scholarly annual dedicated to exploring the role of art and
design in the modern world.
Free admission to exhibitions is provided to all Florida
state university faculty, students, and staff with valid ID. In
addition, The Wolfsonian is open to the general public on
Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Most
educational programs are free to the FIU community,
however, occasional fees apply.
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Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs seeks to enhance the
academic mission of the University by promoting a vast
array of educational, social, and cultural opportunities and
programs. We believe that a student's education takes
place both inside and outside the classroom. We aim to
provide an environment that supports the growth and
development of our students by catering to their social,
intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs. From
orientation to job interview skills, volunteer opportunities to
multicultural programs, health care screenings to
residential life, Student Affairs is here to help you make
the most of your college experience.
The following are Student Affairs departments and
programs:
CAMPUS LIFE
The Department of Campus Life provides learning
communities that expose students to a diversity of ideas
and experiences and develop the following skills:
leadership, communication, problem-solving, program
planning, organization, implementation, evaluation, and
most importantly, the opportunity to Get Involved on
Campus. Activities such as dances, parties, movies,
athletic events, pep rallies, concerts, comedy shows, the
lecture series, multicultural theme weeks, and community
service are a few of the fun and educational programs
offered through the department. Students may form
additional organizations and clubs that promote the
University's educational mission and the development of
one's personal attributes. Campus Life activities are co-
curricular and cover all aspects of the educational
experiences and personal growth of students. Over 200
registered organizations exist to enrich campus life and
contribute to the social, cultural, and academic growth of
students.
The Department of Campus Life includes the Student
Government Association, Student Organizations Council,
Student Programming Council, Honors Council, Greek
Organizations, Multifaith Council, the Graduate Student
Association, Homecoming Council, Panther Rage, and
Panther Power.
Location: GC 2240, University Park, (305) 348-2138; WUC
141, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5804.
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CHILDREN'S CREATIVE LEARNING
CENTER
Established in 1975, the Children's Center is an NAEYC
accreditied, Gold Seal program and is an Educational
Research Center for Child Development. The Center is
located on the Univeristy Park Campus and is a
department of the Division of Student Affairs.
The Center provides an affordable, full-day,
developmentally appropriate hands-on early care and
education program for children of students, fauclty, staff,
alumni, and the neighboring community.
Children are viewed as individuals. Each child is
encouraged to develop socially, emotionally, physically,
cognitively, and intellectually at his/her own rate of growth.
Working toward their maximum potential, the children are
nurtured by being exposed to the many content areas the
early education teachers offer such as: art, music,
movement, science, cooking dramatic play, and outdoor
play. Language development and literacy, pre-math, and
developmental tasks along with hands on experiences of
educational experiences to convey awareness of the world
around us are included. A creative atmosphere exists
where educational concepts are introduced throughout
different areas in the classroom. Through these real life
experiences, the children make sense of their world.
Enrollment priority is given to children of students. In
order to be eligible, children must be two-and-a-half
through five years of age and toilet trained. The program is
offered Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
with pick up at 12:00 noon, 12:30 p.m., or after 3:30 p.m.
For more information, requests for admission form, or
information regarding tuition subsidies for children of Pell
Grant recipients, call (305) 348-2143 or visit the website at
http://www.fiu.edu/~children/ .
GREEK LIFE
Greek organizations — fraternities and sororities —
contribute to the University by promoting leadership,
scholarship, service, social activities, and brotherhood and
sisterhood.
An Interfraternity Council governs men's fraternities, a
National Pan-Hellenic Council governs historically African-
American fraternities and sororities, and the Panhellenic
Council governs women's fraternities and sororities. The
Order of Omega is the honorary leadership society of
fraternities and sororities that promotes leadership and
scholarship among Greeks. Formal recruitment periods
are held each fall semester. However, many fraternities
and sororities have informal recruitment events year
round.
Location: GC 2240, University Park, (305) 348-1120 or
(305) 348-2138, http://www.fiu.edu/~greeks/ .
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association is comprised of
representatives from all Schools and Colleges who are
elected by the student body. There is a Student
Government Council at both the Biscayne Bay Campus
and University Park. SGA is responsible for overseeing
and appropriating the Activity and Service (A&S) fees paid
by all students each semester. These fees fund many of
the campus life events, student activities, and clubs and
organizations. SGA also acts as the liaison between the
students and administrative areas of the University,
specifically speaking, and lobbying on behalf of students.
SGA members represent the student body on
University-wide committees and task forces to ensure
student representation at the administrative level. SGA
meets regularly and students are highly encouraged to
attend meetings and become involved in all aspects of
Student Government.
Location: GC 211, University Park, (305) 348-2121; WUC
141, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5680.
CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND
SERVICE
The Center for Leadership & Service (CLS) provides
students with developmental and experiential opportunities
that foster leadership and community involvement,
grounded in values and moral purpose. Through
leadership education, service learning, advocacy, and
volunteerism, students will become active citizens on
campus, in their respective communities, and in the
workplace.
Leadership education is both curricular (for credit) and
co-curricular (non-credit). IHS 3204 Exploring Leadership
is a three-credit introductory leadership course open to all
students. The course is part of an academic certificate in
Professional Leadership Studies. Non-credit leadership
development programs range from one-hour skill building
workshops, to semester-based programs, to a year-long
living/learning community on campus. All of these
programs are interactive and experiential in nature and are
offered at a variety of times to accommodate our diverse
student population. Programs are developmental in
nature, so students can begin with an entry-level program
and progress to more advanced leadership training while
at FIU. Consult the department website for program
descriptions and application details,
www.fiu.edu/~leaders .
CLS is also the central office for service development,
by offering a clearinghouse and resource center for
volunteer activities, service-learning, and advocacy for
social issues. Two major service projects are sponsored
by CLS. By taking leadership roles in organizing and
implementing these projects, students are able to practice
and refine their leadership skills. Alternative Spring Break
(ASB) educates students about social issues and
encourages them to make a difference by participating in
direct service projects in communities throughout the
country and abroad. Dance Marathon is a student-run
philanthropy dedicated to raising money for the Children's
Miracle Network. Over 250 students participate in the 25
hour fundraiser that takes an entire year and a committee
of 30 students to plan and implement. Proceeds benefit
the Miami Children's Hospital.
Students may also take on leadership roles by providing
peer education. Peer Educators Advocating Cultural
Enrichment (PEACE) is a student-led diversity education
initiative. PEACE uses experiential learning activities and
frank discussions to engage students in a dialogue about
diversity. PEACE members present workshops in classes
and for student organizations. The LEAD Team is a
student group whose mission is to promote and support
leadership development. The LEAD Team participates as
program promoters and department ambassadors, group
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facilitators, classroom presenters, and consultants to
student organizations.
The Center for Leadership and Service is dedicated to
developing the leadership capacity and service ethic of all
students, regardless of position or title.
Location: GC 242 and GC 2210, University Park, (305)
348-1402 or (305) 348-2149; WUC 257, Biscayne Bay
Campus, (305)919-5360
Web Site: www.fiu.edu/~leaders
MULTIFAITH COUNCIL
The Multifaith Council serves student groups involved in a
variety of activities. Professional representatives from
various faiths are available for personal appointments.
Individual denominations sponsor campus-wide programs
including worship, study groups, social gatherings, and
cultural events. Campus Ministry sponsors programs and
activities which are non-denominational.
Location: GC 318, University Park, (305) 348-3902; CM
101, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5247.
CAREER SERVICES
Career Services (CS) assists registered students at all
University locations with career plans and employment
needs across academic disciplines, and with all types of
employers; large and small, private and public, national
and international. CS works closely with the Graduate
Business Center Management Office. CS's high-tech and
high-touch philosophy offers 24-7 services plus
individualized attention through intake hours and one-on-
one appointments.
CS encourages students to register with the office
immediately after enrolling in classes— whether as a
freshman, a transfer, or a graduate student. The office
can help you identify a major, find an internship, or locate
a career that is right for you. Get involved with Career
Services. Our programs and services include:
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT-Offers career interest
tools, group sessions, and appointments for those
desiring to identify their next educational/career path.
• INTERNSHIPS & COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-
Provide students with practical experience in their
chosen major. Assignments include part-time as
well as full-time work. Internships and Cooperative
Education often provide a salary and academic
credit with assignments possible at local, national or
international levels. These experiences are an
excellent way to secure full-time career employment
upon graduation.
• EMPLOYMENT UPON GRADUATION-Otiers on-
campus interviews, resume referrals, on line job
vacancies, networking opportunities, and career fairs
(face-to-face and virtual).
• DELTA EPSILON IOTA - An academic honor
society dedicated to enhancing student leadership
skills, career development, and networking
opportunities with employers. The society supports
the mission, vision, and goals of Career Services.
Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate
students across all academic units who meet the 3.3
GPA requirement and have earned at least 30
semester hours.
CS also provides specialized workshops like business
etiquette dinners, dress for success seminars, and how to
network and negotiate effectively. Other activities include
resume critiques, mock interviews, and development of
scannable resumes. The office has videoconference
capabilities for interviewing. For more information, click
on: http://www.fiu.edu/~career .
Locations: University Park, GC 230, (305) 348-2423;
Biscayne Bay, WUC 225, (305) 919-5770; Engineering,
CEAS 2780, (305) 348-1281.
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
Disability Resource Center provides information and
assistance to students with disabilities who are in need of
special accommodations. Individual services are available
to students with visual, hearing, speech, physical, and
learning disabilities. Services include counseling,
classroom accommodations, assistive technology, note-
takers, readers, ASL interpreters, adapted testing, priority
registration, and referrals. Support and assistance in
overcoming architectural, academic, attitudinal, and other
barriers encountered are provided. Requests for services
must be made prior to the beginning of each semester and
current documentation of disability is required to receive
services.
Location: GC 190, University Park, (305) 348-3532, WUC
131, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5345. TTY 348-
3852.
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
University Health Services encompasses the General
Medical Clinic, Women's Health Clinic, the Wellness
Center, a full-service pharmacy, and the Office of
Employee Assistance. The health clinics provide quality,
cost-effective, confidential, and professional primary
medical care services to registered students for the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury.
The Wellness Center promotes healthy lifestyle choices to
ensure holistic health and provides health education to
enable all members of the FIU community to achieve their
optimal wellness potential. The FIU Pharmacy provides
services to university students as well as faculty and staff
members.
Clinical Services: General Medical Clinic and
Women's Health Clinic
The following services are covered by the student health
fee and therefore, are free to registered students:
1. Routine primary medical care, including office visits
with registered nurses and primary care nurse
practitioners and physicians
2. Family planning counseling
3. Health education and personal health assessment
services
4. Health screening
5. Workshops and presentations sponsored by
University Health Services
Some of the clinic services available for a nominal
charge to registered students include:
1 . Nutrition counseling with registered dietician.
2. Laboratory tests (blood, urine, and cultures)
3. EKGs, vision, and hearing tests
4. Complete physical examinations
5. Sexually transmitted diseases - testing and treatment
6. HIV testing and counseling
7. Respiratory therapy
8. Immunizations
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9. Women's Health Clinic services: physical exams and
diagnostic tests including pap smears, pregnancy
tests, colposcopy, cryotherapy, ultrasounds, and
more.
10. Nutrition / diet /weight management consultations
Additional Information
• Students must present a current, valid FIU photo ID at
the time of the office visit.
• Appointments are strongly recommended.
• Payment is required at the time of service. Cash (at
UP only), checks, money orders, Master
CardA/isa/Discover credit cards, and the FIU debit
card are accepted as forms of payment.
• Services not available include: X-ray, dental care,
specialty physicians, and emergency care after clinic
hours and on weekends.
Visit our web site for a comprehensive list of clinic services
and charges: http://www.fiu.edu/~health .
Pharmacy:
Conveniently located on the first floor of the University
Health Services Complex, the FIU Pharmacy provides the
following services to FIU students, faculty, and staff:
prescription and over-the-counter medications, dietary
supplements, vitamins, and herbs; feminine hygiene
products; first aid supplies; medical equipment; dental
products; health and beauty products; aromatherapy;
relaxation products; and more. Most types of health
insurance plans will be accepted. Check web site for
specific inormation.
Health Insurance
The student health fee does not cover diagnostic and
therapeutic medical visits to outside physicians,
clinics, or hospitals. Students are strongly
encouraged to purchase supplemental health
insurance. A health insurance policy is available at a
low group rate for students who take six or more
credits hours a semester.
Emergency Care
In case of emergency on either campus, call the Public
Safety - Campus Police Department (24 hours a day) at
305-348-5911. Emergency care after clinic hours and on
weekends is not offered at our facility.
The Wellness Center
The Wellness Center advocates healthy lifestyles to
maintain holistic wellness. We provide a variety of health
promotion services to assist students, faculty, and staff in
achieving their maximum potential.
Services
1. Lifestyle workshops, lectures, and activities for
groups or individuals are provided on a variety of
topics, such as: Wellness, Stress Management,
Nutrition, Fitness, Sexual Health, Substance
Use/Abuse Prevention, Preventive Health
Issues/Self-Care, Sexual Health (HIV/AIDS, STD,
etc), Aromatherapy
2. TriFit Fitness Assessment (Weight, body
composition, blood pressure/heart rate, flexibility,
cardiovascular fitness)
3. Health Education consultations on nutrition,
fitness, smoking cessation, wellness, stress
management, aromatherapy, and sexual health.
4. Multimedia Wellness Resource Center, featuring
textbooks, pamphlets, visual displays, brochures,
videos, DVDs, audio-tapes, CDs, and interactive
computer programs such as "Dine Healthy"
personal diet assessment and "Alcohol 101 Plus"
5. Student clubs (STRIKE, SHAPE, and SHAC)
6. Free anonymous HIV counseling and testing
7. Mind/Body Conditioning Classes, including
meditation and "Cloud 9" Stress Free Zone
featuring a relaxation room, quiet games, and
more.
8. Massage therapy (nominal fee)
9. Registered Dietician appointments (nominal fee)
10. Acupuncture (nominal fee)
1 1 . Chiropractic (nominal fee)
University Park:
Location: University Health Services Complex
Located between Public Safety/Police Dept.
and the Recreation Center.
Phone Number: (305) 348-2401
Fax: (305) 348-3336
Biscayne Bay Campus:
Locations: Health Care Center (HCWC Building located
by parking lot 1-C)
Wellness Center- (across from the Campus Support
Complex)
Phone Number(s): (305) 919-5620, Health Clinic
information and appointments
(305) 919-5307, Wellness Center
(305) 919-5675, Immunization
Fax: (305) 919-5312, Immunization and
Clinic
(305) 919-5371, Wellness Center
Web Site: http://www.fiu.edu/~health
STUDENT MEDIA
Student media at FIU include The Beacon newspaper and
WRGP radio.
The Beacon is an editorially independent publication
produced by students and distributed free. The purpose of
The Beacon is to keep the University community informed
about campus news events and activities; to serve as a
forum for opinion and commentary concerning campus
related topics; and to protect the interests of the Unversity
community and its component parts. It is published
Monday and Thursday during the fall and spring terms,
except during holiday breaks. It is also published eight
times during the summer term. Students can work on the
staff in news and features, photography, and/or
advertising. No prior experience is required.
WRGP is FlU's radio station located at 88.1 FM. Its
programming is an eclectic mix of the latest music on the
cutting edge of the alternative scene, FIU sports play-by-
play, and news. Programming also includes weekly
specialty shows that cover the music spectrum of metal to
reggae, and in between is Caribbean, hip-hop, rap, Latin
rock, and jazz. The station operates from 7 a.m. to past
midnight seven days a week. The station provides a
means for students to acquire experience in various
disciplines related to the broadcast industry, including
hands-on experience in a realistic, business-like setting
encompassing teamwork and professional standards.
Students can work in areas such as broadcasting,
business, promotions, and/or engineering. Prior
experience is not required.
Location: The Beacon, GC 210 University Park (305) 348-
2709; WUC 220, Biscayne Bay Campus (305) 919-4722.
WRGP, GC 319, University Park, (305) 348-3071.
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HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Housing and Residential Life provides housing for
students at both the University Park and Biscayne Bay
Campuses. There are four housing complexes located at
the University Park Campus. They include three new
state-of-the art housing facilities that have been opened in
the last seven years, providing on-campus housing for
1,300 students. Total housing capacity on the University
Park Campus is 1 ,900 bed spaces. At the Biscayne Bay
Campus, the newly renovated Bay Vista housing facility
serves approximately 300 students. There are multiple
room types providing a variety of accommodations to meet
students' housing needs.
The campus residential community provides unique
opportunities for personal growth and development,
leadership experiences through student participation in
programming and activities, and developing an
appreciation of and sensitivity to differences. Residents
have the opportunity to enjoy social and educational
events that are sponsored by their respective residence
hall associations and resident assistants. The residence
halls feature several Living and Learning Communities
that include FYRST (First Year Residents Succeeding
Together), FYRST Explore, Architecture, Honors Place,
Wellness, and Leaders in Residence.
All of the housing facilities have fast Ethernet
connections, unlimited access to the web, basic cable
television, local telephone service, and utilities are
included in the room rental rate. Each of the residence
halls is staffed with both professional and paraprofessional
personnel to insure the facilities are safe and well
maintained. For more information regarding services and
accommodations, please visit our web page at
http://www.fiu.edu/~housing .
Location: Housing Office, University Park Towers (UPT)
121, Phone: (305) 348-4190, Fax: (305) 348-4295; E-mail:
housing@fiu.edu. Office of Residential Life, Panther Hall
(PH) 126, Phone: (305) 348-3661. On the Biscayne Bay
Campus, the Housing Office is (305) 919-5587.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND
SCHOLAR SERVICES
The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
office provides assistance to international students, faculty
and researchers in non-immigrant status (F or J visas).
The staff provides advising services on immigration,
cultural, personal, social and financial concerns, as well
as, maintaining the Student Exchange Visitor Information
System (SEVIS) of the Department of Homeland Security
tracking system for the University. The department also
serves as a liaison to academic and administrative
departments throughout the University.
All new and/or international transfer students MUST
attend a MANDATORY orientation program before the
start of their first semester and MUST report to the ISSS
office within the first week of the start of classes. The
ISSS also offers social and cultural programs to assist
students in adapting more effectively to the University
community and to living in Miami. An active International
Student Club on each campus collaborates with the
department in organizing various social activities. Club
programs enable students to participate in the
international dimension of the University and provides
opportunities for involvement in the greater Miami
community.
ISSS is located in GC 242, University Park, (305) 348-
2421; and WUC 363, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-
5813.
MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES
The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services (MPAS)
provides retention-centered services for our diverse
student body. MPAS offers students the personal,
academic, social, and cultural support needed for the
achievement of educational goals. Staff assist with
leadership development, counseling, career and academic
advisement, financial assistance, tutorials, and serve as a
liaison to academic units and student support services
University-wide. AAA Tutorial and several student
organizations fall under the MPAS umbrella.
Location: GC 216, University Park, (305) 348-2436; WUC
253, Bicayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5817.
AAA Tutorials (Assistance for Academic Achievement) is
a free tutoring service available for all enrolled FIU
students.
Locations: GC 267, University Park, (305) 348-4109; WUC
253(305)919-5817.
Student Organizations advised through MPAS include
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Black Student Union,
Born Again Believers Ministry and Council, Dominican
American Students Organization, Exclusive Dancers,
Lamdba Theta Alpha, Latin Sorority, Inc., Multicultural
Awareness Club, Native American Society, and PEACE.
Anyone interested in these organizations should contact
the main office number.
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
The Ombudsman Office acts as an impartial and
confidential forum to assist students who have
encountered problems or conflicts at the University,
particularly problems or concerns not adequately
addressed through normal channels. This may include
correcting processes or procedures, which are incapable
of resolving the issue, or are causing an inordinate delay.
The Ombudsman may resolve problems through various
methods, including investigation, mediation, or making
referrals to the appropriate University department for
review. The Ombudsman should be utilized in situations
where all areas of appeal have been exhausted or proven
unsuccessful.
For more information or services, please contact the
Office of the Ombudsman at (305) 348-2797 located in
Graham Center 219 at University Park Campus, or located
in WUC 325, Wolfe Univerisity Center, Biscayne Bay
Campus, (305)919-5800.
ORIENTATION AND COMMUTER
STUDENT SERVICES
The Office of Orientation and Commuter Student Services
provides resources, services, and programs to new
students and the University's commuter student
population. The "Panther Preview" Orientation program is
designed to assist new students with the transition to
university life by introducing them to the vast array of
resources available at FIU, providing time to work with an
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academic advisor, and giving them an opportunity to get to
know their new classmates. New students meet with a
Peer Advisor that introduces them to the campus
surroundings and provides valuable insight into what it is
like to be an FIU student. Students are also given the
opportunity to receive their official FIU Student ID/ Panther
Card, discover the variety of ways to get involved on
campus, and learn how to use the online student
registration system.
A mandatory two-day program for freshmen and a one
day session for transfer students are held prior to the fall,
spring, and summer semesters. A one-day parent program
is also offered during each freshman session to introduce
parents to FIU and assist them with preparing to meet the
challenges of parenting a college student. Information
about registering for Orientation is mailed to newly
admitted undergraduate students prior to the first term of
enrollment.
The Commuter Center, located at University Park,
assists students with obtaining information that will aid
them in making a smooth transition to the University. A
variety of services are available at the Center, including:
off-campus housing information, campus maps, parking
information, local telephone access, and child care
information. In addition to a variety of University
resources, the Center also provides programs such as the
Commuter Mentor program, the Nontraditional Student
Community, and information on commuting and
carpooling. The Center also publishes a newsletter each
semester, provides a variety of brochures that address
commuter concerns, and offers extended hours of service.
Location: GC 112, University Park, (305) 348-6414
OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
The mission of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution is
to promote concepts of respect, civility, fairness, and
conflict resolution on campus by enforcing community
standards (FIU policies, federal, state, and local laws) and
holding students accountable for their behavior in a fair,
yet developmental manner, through the involvement of the
campus community and educational development of
students.
Infringement of an academic nature should be directed
to the Office of the Vice President of Academic Personnel.
Complaints that are non-academic should be directed to
the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
also provides the following:
• Mediation as an avenue to foster mutual respect and
understanding when differences arise. Mediation
through the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict
Resolution is an informal, voluntary, and confidential
way to resolve minor conflicts, disputes, or
disagreements without going through formal charges or
judicial proceedings.
• Background checks for various agencies (Secret
Service, FBI, CIA, State Department, DEA, Federal
Marshals, Law Enforcement Agencies, Military,
Graduate Schools, Law Schools, Dean Certifications,
Florida Bar Examiners).
• Selection and training of judicial board members and
hearing officers.
• Admissions clearances - The University reserves the
right to review the case of any student who has been
involved in misconduct prior to admission to determine
eligibility for admission.
• Educational programs for faculty, staff, and students
regarding the student judicial process; ethics and
intergrity; and conflict recolution.
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct section in the
FIU Student Handbook for more information regarding
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution processes and
procedures. The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict
Resolution is located in GC 311 at the University Park
Campus, (305) 348-3939.
UNIVERSITY CENTERS
The University Center on each campus provides direct
services to students and the University community. The
Graham Center (GC) at University Park and the Wolfe
University Center (WUC) at Biscayne Bay Campus are the
focal points for the University community to meet and
interact in a non-classroom environment. Staff in the
Centers coordinate the scheduling of space and assist
with the production of student and University sponsored
events.
As the hub of University life, these buildings house the
offices of Student Government Association (SGA); Student
Programming Council; Student Organizations Council
(SOC); The Beacon student newspaper; Faculty Club, and
departments of the Division of Student Affairs that provide
services to students: Career Services, Office of Disability
Services for Students, International Student and Scholar
Services, Leadership Development, Kaplan Centers,
Office of Multicultural Programs and Services, Campus
Life, Women's Center, Volunteer Action Center, and
Judicial and Mediation Services.
The University Centers also offer the services of
coordinating special events, media sources, state-of-the-
art and wireless computer labs, bookstores, cafeterias,
grills, vending machines, credit unions, copy centers,
automatic banking facilities, auditoriums, lounges, meeting
rooms, ballrooms, movie theaters, and game rooms. Other
services include; Lost and Found, locker rentals, vending
refunds, Kaplan test preparation classes, and Panther ID
card center.
The Graham Center houses the Office of the Senior
Vice President for Student Affairs, classrooms, Art Gallery,
the Radio Station (WRGP), TicketMaster, a satellite
cashiering office, a fresh food concept — serving all you
care to eat, Polio Tropical, Subway, Edy's Ice Cream,
Smoothie Time Health Food, Grade's Grill, and a coffee
shop. The mini-mall offers a credit union, Panther Stop
convenience store, copy center, bookstore, Santi's hair
and nail, travel agency, notary public, and Panther Dry
Cleaners.
The Wolfe University Center (WUC) is located at the
heart of FlU's Biscayne Bay Campus. It Is home to the
three hundred seat Mary Ann Wolfe Theather, houses a
state-of-the-art computer lounge, five large meeting
rooms, and a recently renovated multi-purpose ballroom.
A multi-purpose dining and catering facility, the student
fitness center, and several comfortable study lounges can
also be found in the WUC. It is also host to one of the
most complete and professional team building training
programs in South Florida, the Team Ropes Adventure
Challenge (TRAC). Tenants include Students Affairs
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Offices for: Disability and Support Services, Multi-Cultural
Programs and Services, Career Services, International
Student Scholar Services, and Psychological and
Counseling Services. University support offices include
the Credit Union, the Student ID Center, Panther Print and
Mail, University Technology Services, and the Parking and
Traffic Office. The Barnes and Noble University Bookstore
is located on the first floor next to Panther Square.
The administrative offices of the University Centers are
located as follows: GC 1215 at University Park (305) 348-
2297; WUC 325 at Biscayne Bay Campus (305) 919-5800.
VICTIM ADVOCACY CENTER
The Victim Advocacy Center provides support services to
FIU students, faculty, staff and university visitors who have
been victims and survivors of abuse and/or violence.
Services are confidential and free of charge, and address
issues such as sexual violence,
relationship/dating/domestic abuse, stalking, assault and
battery, hate crimes, harassment, and issues pertaining to
adult survivors of child abuse, and homicide survivors.
The Center also provides awareness and prevention
education progrms for the community, and volunteer
training for FIU students. In addition, the center engages
in research regarding effective interventions and receives
funding to make national policy recommendations. A
resource library is also available for student use at the
Unviersity Park Campus. Persons who have experienced
actual or threatened victimization are encouraged to seek
services from the Victim Advocacy Center.
Location: UHSC 210, Unviersity Park Campus (305)
348-1215; by appointment at BBC; 24-hour cirsis
hotline: (305) 348-3000.
WOMEN'S CENTER
The Women's Center at FIU provides various programs
and services related to the intellectual, professional, and
personal growth of women. The Mentoring Partnerships
Program, a joint effort with the Office of Alumni Relations,
matches current FIU female students with a faculty, staff,
or alumnae mentor who can assist them in developing
their personal and professional goals, in navigating the
university, and assist them in developing networks. Other
programs and services include involvement with NOW
(National Organization for Women), Take Our Daughters
to Work Day, and Women Herstory Month, The Women's
Center collaborates and coordinates with other university
departments and student organizations to meet the needs
and enhance the lives of the varied female population on
campus. Programs and services are open to the entire
community, but focus on women and include confidential
referrals, scholarship information, and volunteer
opportunities. We educate and advocate for systematic
changes that will improve the lives of women and men.
Locations: GC 2200, University Park, (305) 348-3692 and
WUC 257, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5359.
PRE-COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS AND
GRANTS
The Office of Pre-Collegiate Programs and Grants
prepares, submits, and monitors external grant
applications for the Division of Student Affairs. The office
also researches and investigates potential grant
opportunities, provides direction in the monitoring and
evaluation of externally funded programs initiated by staff
members, and serves as liaison with the University's
Sponsored Research Office.
This Office develops partnerships with community and
local educational agencies and acts as liaison with private
and public agencies and organizations. Training is
provided for Division staff regarding development and
management of external funding opportunities. Policies
regarding grants and grant writing are formulated and
implemented. Pre-Collegiate Programs and Grants also
directs grant budgets and oversees budgeting of obtained
grants.
Location: MARC 414, University Park, (305) 348-2446.
PRE-COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS
Pre-Collegiate Programs provide academic enrichment,
career planning, and scholarship opportunities to
promising underrepresented students at the middle and
high school levels. The progams also expose students to
the University environment and assists in facilitating the
transition to college.
Location: MARC 414, University Park, (305) 348-1742.
UPWARD BOUND
The Upward Bound pre-collegiate program is a federally
funded program designed to prepare underserved high
school students for college. Upward Bound provides
participants with supplemental instruction in academic
areas, counseling, and life skills training.
Location: GC 155, University Park, (305) 348-1742.
Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search is a federal initiative to serve
disadvantaged middle and high school students that need
support to complete high school and to gain entry into a
post secondary institution. The program provides services
and activities that address the personal, academic, career,
and cultural needs of each participant.
Location: WUC, 257, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-
4223.
Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement
Program
The McNair Program is a federally funded project to help
talented first generation college students and other
underrepresented groups to make the transition to
graduate school. The program is designed to encourage
undergraduates to prepare for doctoral studies. Students
who participate in this program are provided with research
opportunities and are assigned faculty mentors.
Location: VH 214, University Park, (305) 348-7151.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES
The Counseling and Psychological Services Centers offer
an array of mental health services which enhance the
emotional and cognitive well-being of students. Individual,
couple, and group counseling are offered.
Psychological and neuropsychological testing are also
available. Programs available to the University community
include psychoeducational workshops and seminars
related to marriage, parenting, and mental health issues.
Consultation services can be utilized by faculty or staff
regarding student concerns. All services are confidential.
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Location: UHSC 270, University Park, (305) 348-2434;
WUC 320, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5305.
http://www.fiu.edu~psych.ser
CAMPUS RECREATION SERVICES
Recreational sports programs and fitness facilities are
available for Florida International University students,
faculty, staff and alumni through the Offices of Recreation
Services (UP) and Campus Recreation (BBC). Funding for
these services is primarily through student fees allocated
by the FIU Student Government Association (SGA).
A variety of Intramural (IM) Sports are offered on each
campus, including men's, women's and co-rec leagues in
sports such as flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball
and soccer, and tournaments for sports like racquetball,
tennis, and golf. Individuals looking for a team are
encouraged to register as "free agents". Registration for
Intramural Sports can be initiated via the web on the
Campus Recreation Services website (see URL below).
The UP Recreation Center (RC) is equipped with state-
of-the-art exercise and cardiovascular fitness equipment.
In addition to free weights, the center provides resistance
and selectorized equipment, steppers, upright and
recumbent bicycles, treadmills, rowers, and ellipticals. A
basketball gym, locker rooms and a Pro Shop are also
available. The Rec Center is located adjacent to the
Health Services Complex.
The BBC Fitness Center is located on the third floor of
the Wolfe University Center (WUC), with an expanded
facility under construction. A variety of strength and cardio
equipment are provided.
Low or no-cost Group Fitness classes, including pilates,
kickboxing and step aerobics, are offered throughout the
year on both campuses, as are specialty classes such as
yoga, spinning and kung fu cardio. Fitness orientations,
body composition evaluations, and personal training are
also featured. Credit and non-credit classes are available.
The two campuses offer other facilities for recreational
use. At University Park, Pharmed Arena houses three
indoor racquetball courts available on a reservation basis.
The Tennis Centers on each campus offer lighted courts,
and tennis lessons are available. The BBC Aquatic Center
and Panther Hall Pool provide on-campus swimming
opportunities. At UP, students have free access to nearby
Tamiami Pool during lap swim hours. A current, activated
Golden Panther photo ID is required for access to all
recreation facilities and programs.
Other areas of interest include adventure recreation
programs, club sports, special events and swim/sport
camps.
Both recreation offices provide student employment
opportunities as sports officials, fitness attendants and
supervisors, lifeguards, group fitness instructors, office
assistants and more.
For additional information, call:
UP Recreation Services: (305) 348-2951
BBC Campus Recreation: (305) 919-4571
UP Recreation Center: 348-2575
BBC Fitness Center: 919-5678
UP Panther Hall Pool: 348-1895
BBC Aquatic Center: 919-4595
IM Sports: 348-1054 (UP), 919-5678 (BBC)
Tennis Center: 348-6327 (UP), 919-4571 (BBC)
UP Racquetball Reservations: 348-2990
Web Site: http://www.fiu.edu/~camprec/
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Intercollegiate Athletics
FIU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), and the Sun Belt Conference for men
and women. The University has competed at the NCAA
Division I level since September of 1987 and is currently at
the l-A level, the highest classification offered by the
NCAA. FIU competed successfully at the Division II level
since 1972. Programs and services in Intercollegiate
Athletics provide an opportunity for student-athletes to
develop as skilled performers in an educational setting.
Much emphasis is placed on the student as a student-
athlete to ensure intellectual, emotional and social well
being.
ATHLETICS
Athletic team membership is open to all full-time students,
who meet NCAA eligibility requirements and are enrolled
in 12 credits. Women's programs consist of basketball,
volleyball, soccer, golf, tennis, track, softball, cross-
country and swimming. Men's programs consist of
basketball, football, soccer, baseball, track and cross-
country. To be eligible for intercollegiate competition, the
University requires each student-athlete to be in good
academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward
a degree. Team membership is determined in a manner
which does not discriminate based on race, sex, national
origin, marital status, age or disability.
Financial assistance is available to both freshmen and
transfer students recruited for all 17 athletic teams.
Assistance may include grants, scholarships, loans or self-
help programs. To be eligible for financial assistance,
each student-athlete must be in good academic standing
and make satisfactory progress toward a degree.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
The PharMed Athletic Facilities encompasses seven
facilities that serve as the sites for athletic, educational
and recreational activities.
The PharMed Arena is a multi-purpose facility. There is
a seating capacity for special events of 5,150. The main
floor can hold four volleyball courts and two basketball
courts. The two auxiliary gyms can each hold one full
basketball court or a volleyball court. Also housed in the
arena are three racquetball courts, five classrooms and six
locker rooms.
The FIU Soccer and FIU Softball stadiums are the home
of our intercollegiate men's and women's programs. Both
stadiums are lighted. The soccer stadium seats 1,500 and
the softball stadium seats 300.
The FIU Tennis Center has twelve lighted courts and is
home to the Women's tennis program. Six courts are
open for daily recreational play.
The FIU Community Stadium is a Football and Track
facility. The stadium is the home of our intercollegiate
football program, and is also the home of our men's and
women's track and field programs. In the fall, the facility is
used to host many Miami-Dade County Schools high
school football games.
The University Park Baseball Stadium is the home to
our intercollegiate baseball team. The newly renovated
stadium has a seating capacity of 1 ,600.
FIU students are admitted to all regular season
intercollegiate athletic home events free of charge.
Presentation of a valid University identification card is
required.
For additional information please call: FIU Athletic
Facilities 348-3258; PharMed Box Office 348-4263 (FIU-
GAME).
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Continuing and Professional
Studies
The mission of Continuing and Professional Studies
(CAPS) is to develop and implement quality educational
programs and services in partnership with the academic,
business, and professional communities. Through CAPS,
the instructional and academic resources of the University
are extended by using innovative approaches including
distance learning, alternative scheduling, and community-
based academic credit and non-credit programs. State-of-
the-art technological capabilities offer a high-quality
learning environment at the Kovens Conference Center or
at a customer's location. A professional and courteous
team is dedicated to the highest standards of customer
satisfaction. Local, state, national, and international
communities are served with consistent, cost-effective,
high quality and distinctive programs and services.
CAPS carries out its mission to extend lifelong learning
opportunities to adult and non-traditional students by
providing increased access to University programs.
Courses of instruction are developed and offered in a
variety of formats.
ACADEMIC CREDIT PROGRAMS
Degree and certificate programs, as well as courses for
academic credit, are offered at flexible/compressed times
and locations to facilitate the scheduling needs of students
and help enhance their learning opportunities. Courses for
academic credit are offered off-campus in Miami-Dade,
Broward and Monroe Counties. Weekend and evening
degree programs for working professionals are offered in
collaboration with the University's colleges and schools.
Instruction using telecommunications technology is offered
among campuses, public schools, and other locations.
A public agency or professional organization may wish
to contract with the University to provide credit courses
and degree programs at the work site in order to meet
employee training needs. Study Abroad courses are also
available in several academic disciplines in Europe, Asia,
Africa. Latin America and the Caribbean.
Students may register for CAPS credit courses through
the PantherSoft registration process. Special on-site
registration arrangements are made for students who
meet at off-campus locations. Students who are enrolling
in Dynamically Dated/Mini Term courses have up to two
(2) consecutive days (weekend days are included) after
classes begin to withdraw without any financial
obligations. For more information on Academic Credit
Programs call (305) 919-5669.
NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS
In its effort to provide lifelong learning opportunities to
non-traditional students, CAPS offers professional and
personal enrichment programs and courses to diverse
populations throughout South Florida. These non-credit
courses and certificate programs are also available
globally through web-based, self-directed formats. For
more information on Non-Credit Programs call (305) 919-
5669.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Development provides individuals,
businesses, and organizations with the opportunity to
maximize personnel potential through customized training
with experienced university faculty and staff, based on a
client's specific needs and learning style. University- or
site-based training extends from communication skills and
human resource issues to business development, office
skills, and specialized language training. For more
information call (305) 919-5669.
ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
Using the Kovens Conference Center at the Biscayne Bay
Campus as its base, non-credit personal enrichment
courses are offered in the arts, literature, film, current
events, international relations, languages, computers, and
personal growth. Students of all ages can avail
themselves of experts in these fields, many of whom are
regular faculty at Florida International University. For
more information call (305) 919-5910.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Distance Learning staff coordinate credit and professional
development courses through state-of-the-art technology.
Students are linked with professors electronically through
television, computers, videotape, video conferencing,
satellite teleconferencing, and other innovative
technologies.
Distance Learning may occur anywhere/anytime during
the day at the convenience of the learner. Some
technology-based instruction occurs at specific times and
at specific locations on and off-campus.
Each Distance Learning course is the equivalent of an
on-campus section with the same learning objectives,
course content, and transferability. Students must meet
stated prerequisites or assessment scores where
applicable, and some additional fees may apply at
registration. Distance Learning courses provide the
student a higher degree of scheduling flexibility. For more
information about Distance Learning and course offerings,
call (305) 919-5669.
LEGAL STUDIES INSTITUTE
The following Legal Studies programs, taught by area
attorneys and judges, are offered: Paralegal (online and
on-site at University Park, Biscayne Bay Campus, and the
Broward Pines Center), Legal Secretary, Law Office
Management, Immigration and Nationality Law,
Medical/Legal Consultant, Mediation Training Programs,
Investigation Techniques, Pre-Licensing Risk
Management for Health Care Providers, and other courses
for attorneys and paralegals, as well as Continuing Legal
Education opportunities for members of the Bench and
Bar. For more information call (305) 348-2491 .
MULTICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Programs, workshops, and seminars covering various
disciplines and taught in different languages (Spanish,
French, and Portuguese, for example) are also available.
Some of these non-credit offerings include ISO-9000
Quality Management System, Web Planning & Design,
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Comparative Law, and Public Speaking Skills. For more
information call (305) 348-2492.
KOVENS CONFERENCE CENTER
The award-winning Roz and Cal Kovens Conference
Center at Florida International University supports the
teaching, research, and public service mission of the
University by providing high-end, state-of-the-art
conference and meeting services to its clients. The
Conference Center was engineered, designed, and
furnished exclusively to maximize the productivity of its
clients' meetings and events. The Center can
accommodate a wide range of events such as large
conferences, government symposiums, professional
seminars, multinational corporate meetings,
videoconferences, webcasts and social events.
The Center's state-of-the-art meeting rooms and
computer labs are fully equipped with high-speed Internet
access, high-end telecommunications resources,
videoconferencing and audiovisual services. Conferees
have access to uplink/downlink satellite transmission
enabling them to transmit to and from locations throughout
the world. Simultaneous translation capabilities for up to
three languages are also available.
The Kovens Conference Center's experienced team of
professionals is ready to assist in transforming program
ideas into successful conferences, workshops, seminars,
institutes, meetings and other related professional and
educational activities. For more information call the
Kovens Conference Center at (305)-91 9-5000 or 866-4-
KOVENS, or visit online at www.kovens.fiu.edu.
Website http://www.caps.fiu.edu .
ROZ AND CAL KOVENS CONFERENCE CENTER
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Undergraduate Admissions
Florida International University encourages and accepts
applications from qualified applicants without regard to
sex, physical handicap, cultural, racial, religious, or ethnic
background or association.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students interested in applying can do so via the following
methods:
Application Online
Students with internet access can apply online by visiting
FlU's website at http://www.fiu.edu/~admiss/ for
application and instructions. A valid credit card is required
for submitting online applications. A $25.00 non-
refundable fee (U.S. dollars) will be charged for each
online application.
Paper Application
FIU uses a common institutional application form for all
undergraduate programs. This application can be
downloaded from http://www.fiu.edu/~admiss/ . A
$30.00 non-refundable application fee (U.S. dollars) made
payable to Florida International University must
accompany applications submitted.
All credentials and documents submitted to the Office of
Admissions become the property of Florida International
University. Originals will not be returned to the applicant or
forwarded to another institution.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
In addition to the application, the following credentials are
required:
1. Official secondary school transcripts and appropriate
test scores: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the
American College Test (ACT).
All official transcripts, test scores, and any other
required credentials must be received directly from the
issuing agencies, and forwarded to P.O. Box 659003,
Miami, FL. 33265-9003. It is the applicant's responsibility
to initiate the request for credentials to the issuing
agencies and to assure their receipt by the Office of
Admissions.
2. Proof of graduation from an accredited secondary
school must be submitted.
3. Eighteen academic units in college preparatory
courses are required as follows:
English 4
Mathematics 3
Natural Science 3
Social Science 3
Foreign Language 1 2
Academic Electives 2 3
Two units in the same foreign language are required.
Academic Electives are from the fields of mathematics,
English, natural science, social science, and a foreign
language. The academic grade point average will be
computed only on the units listed above. Grades in honors
courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), and advanced
placement (AP) courses will be given additional weight.
Freshman admission decisions are made based on the
student's strong academic preparation. Competition for
piaces in the freshman class is created by the quality and
extent of the applicant pool.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be
reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee. Those
who show potential in areas not easily evaluated by
standardized tests can be considered for admission under
the Profile Assessment Rule.
Students who are applying to majors in Theatre, Music,
and Dance, in addition to meeting university academic
standards, must meet the approval of the respective
department through an audition. Students should contact
the specific department for audition dates.
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
Degree seeking applicants with fewer than 60 semester
hours of transfer credits must meet the same requirements
as beginning freshmen. In addition, they must
demonstrate satisfactory performance in their college
work.
Applicants who receive an Associate in Arts (A.A.)
degree from a Florida Public Community College or State
University in Florida will be considered for admission
without restriction except for published limited access
programs within the University.
All other applicants from Florida Public Community
Colleges or State Universities in Florida who do not hold
an Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) must have completed
60 semester hours of transferable credit, have a minimum
grade point average of 2.0, and must present College
Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) scores before
admission can be granted.
Students transferring from independent Florida and out-
of-state colleges into the University's upper division must
have maintained a minimum 2.0 grade point average
based upon a 4.0 scale.
Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an
undergraduate degree must be completed at an institution
accredited as degree-granting by a regional accrediting
body for higher education at the time the coursework was
completed. Each academic department will review transfer
credits to determine if they meet program requirements
and reserves the right to accept or reject those credits.
Students must contact their academic department to
obtain any additional requirements needed for their
program of study.
All applicants must meet the criteria published for limited
access programs and should consult the specific college
and major for requirements.
Applicants who meet the above admissions
requirements, but have not completed the University's
core curriculum requirements, or the prerequisites of their
proposed major, may complete this college work at FIU, or
at any other accredited institution. Students may also fulfill
general education requirements through the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP).
Official transcripts from all previous post secondary
institutions must be forwarded to the Office of Admissions.
Students are responsible for initiating this request.
Transfer applicants from a Florida Community College
are encouraged to review the current edition of FlU's
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transfer student counseling manual available in all of
Florida's community colleges counseling offices.
All students seeking admission to the University
regardless of whether the student holds an A.A., must
have completed two years of credit in one foreign
language at the high school level or 8-10 credits in one
foreign language at the college level (American Sign
Language is acceptable). If a student is admitted to the
University without this requirement, the credits must be
completed prior to graduation.
Students who can demonstrate continuous enrollment in
a degree program at an SUS institution or Florida
Community College since Fall Term, 1989 (continuous
enrollment is defined by the state to be the completion of
at least one course per academic year) can be exempt
from this requirement. Students holding an A. A. degree
from a Florida Community College or SUS institution prior
to Fall Term, 1989 will also be exempt.
Students who are applying to majors in Theatre, Music,
and Dance, in addition to meeting university academic
standards, must meet the approval of the respective
department through an audition. Students should contact
the department for audition dates.
Applicants whose native language is not English and
who have not taken any college level English courses,
must present a minimum score of 500 paper-based and a
minimum score of 173 computer-based in the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Admission decisions will not be made before the
application is completed and all supporting documents are
on file in the Office of Admissions. Applications are kept
on file for one year from the anticipated entrance date.
Admission to the University is a selective process and
satisfying the general requirements does not guarantee
acceptance.
LIMITED ACCESS PROGRAMS
A limited access program utilizes selective admission to
limit program enrollment. Limited access status is justified
where student demand exceeds available resources such
as faculty, instructional facilities, equipment, or specific
accrediting requirements. Criteria for selective admission
include indicators of ability, performance, creativity, or
talent to complete required work within the program.
Florida Community College transfer students with
Associate in Arts degrees are given equal consideration
with FIU students. Admission to such programs is
governed by the Articulation Agreement and the Florida
Board of Education rules.
The following FIU programs have been designated as
limited access:
Dietetics and Nutrition
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International student applicants must meet the admission
requirements of the University as described in the
previous sections and comply with the following:
Academic Records
Official transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be
sent directly from each previous institution to the Office of
Admissions. Documents in a language other than English
must be translated by an official translation agency.
Notarized translations are not acceptable.
Effective Fall 2004, all undergraduate applicants with
international educational credentials must provide a
transcript evaluation from one of the following two member
services of the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services (NACES):
Official evaluations must be forwarded directly to FIU from
the evaluation service.
Josef Silny and Associates, Inc.
7101 S.W. 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
(305)273-1616
www.isilny.com
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, Wl 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org
High school diplomas require a document by document
evaluation with U.S. equivalent Grade Point Average
(GPA). College transcripts require a course by course
evaluation with a calculated U.S. equivalent grade point
average.
Proficiency in English
Applicants whose native language is not English and who
have not taken any college level English courses, must
present a minimum score of 500 paper-based and a
minimum score of 173 computer-based in the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a minimum of
3 on the Advanced Placement International English
Language Examination (APIEL).
Declaration and Certification of Finances
Upon receipt of the application for admission, the
Declaration and Certification of Finances will be mailed to
the applicant. It must be completed and returned to the
Office of Admissions. A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-
20A) will be issued once the applicant has been found
admissible to the University.
The University is required by immigration authorities to
check carefully the financial resources of each applicant
prior to issuing the Form I-20A. Therefore, it is important
that appli-cants are aware of the cost of attending the
University and have the necessary financial support for the
period of enrollment. Applicants should refer to the Annual
Estimate of Cost Chart.
The total funds available for the student for the first or
second academic year, or both, must equal the total
estimate of institutional costs and living expenses. All
items in the Declaration and Certification of Finances must
be accurately answered to avoid unnecessary delay in
processing. This document along with proof of sufficient
funds must be received by the Office of Admissions two
months prior to the anticipated entry date.
Refer to the Annual Estimate of Cost table for more
information. A married student should plan on an
additional $6,000 in costs to cover the living expenses of a
spouse.
A couple with children should anticipate further yearly
additional costs of no less than $4,000 for each child.
Medical Insurance
The State of Florida requires that all international students
maintain health insurance coverage to help defray the
costs in case of catastrophic medical emergency. The
policy must provide specific levels of coverage which have
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been established to ensure that the policy is adequate to
provide for costs at U.S. hospitals, usually much higher
than costs in many other parts of the world. In addition, a
policy must have a claims agent in the United States who
may be contacted by medical providers and who facilitates
prompt payment of claims. The University has approved a
plan which meets the state requirements and which meets
the needs of most students; however, a student on F
status may select alternate coverage provided it meets the
state requirements for minimal coverage. A copy of these
requirements is available from International Student and
Scholar Services. Students are advised not to purchase
insurance policies prior to arrival without verifying that the
policies meet FIU/SUS requirements. Students in J status
are required by the United States Information Agency to
maintain health insurance coverage for themselves and
their dependents for the full length of their program.
Florida International University requires students on J
status sponsored by FIU to purchase the University
approved medical insurance plan for themselves and their
dependents. Compliance with the insurance regulation is
required prior to registration.
Priority Consideration
Due to the additional processing time required for
international students, application and supporting
documents should be submitted as early as possible. We
recommend the following Time frames - February 1 sl if you
are applying for summer semester, April 1 st if you are
applying for fall semester, and September 1 sl if you are
applying for spring semester.
If the application and supporting documents are
not received within appropriate time, the application
for admissions will be considered for the following
term.
Required Entrance Tests
All freshman applicants are required to submit the results
of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American
College Test (ACT).
Tuition
An international student is considered a non-resident and
is assessed non-resident fees. Immigration regulations
require an international student to attend school each fall
and spring semester. An undergraduate student is
required to take a minimum of twelve credit hours per
semester. Please refer to the section on Student Fees and
Student Accounts for more information.
Annual Estimate of Costs
for Undergraduate
International Students
Single Student (30 semester hrs)
Tuition and Fees 1 $ 13,079
Maintenance 2 $ 13,524
Books & Supplies $ 800
Medical Insurance $ 766
Total $ 28,169
' Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Fees include the Student Health Fee ($54 per semester), the Athletic Fee
($10.00 per semester) and the Parking and Access Fees ($47 90 per
semester). Amounts shown reflect 15 semester hours of undergraduate
credit Fall and Spring terms only.
Maintenance is estimated at $1,127.00 per month to cover room, board,
clothing, transportation, and incidentals This cost is for nine months.
All international students are required to carry medical insurance.
Full-Time Enrollment Requirement
Non-immigrant alien students in F-1 visa status are
required by United States immigration regulations to be
enrolled full-time, except for the summer terms, and to
make satisfactory progress toward the degree program in
each term; otherwise the student's immigration status may
be jeopardized. Full-time enrollment is defined as
enrollment every term for a minimum of 12 semester hours
(undergraduate), or nine semester hours (graduate).
The laws and regulations of the United States
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization
Service state:
It is the student's responsibility to comply with all non-
immigrant alien requirements as stated under the United
States laws under Section 101(a)(15)(f)(i) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act.
Granting official Extension of Stay is dependent upon
the student's achieving satisfactory academic progress
toward the degree requirements.
Employment
The legal regulations governing F-1 student employment
are complex, and advisors are available at International
Student and Scholar Services to explain these regulations.
International students must check with this office before
engaging in any type of employment, either paid or
unpaid. In general, however, employment is available only
to students who maintain their legal status in the U.S. and
is regulated under three categories:
a) On-campus employment: F-1 students may be
employed on the FIU campus for a maximum of 20 hours
per week during fall and spring semesters while school is
in session, and full time during holidays, vacations, and
summer. On-campus employment includes teaching and
research assistantships for graduate students and hourly
part time work. Students must contact individual campus
departments to inquire about employment opportunities.
b) Off-campus employment: F-1 students may request
off-campus employment under very limited conditions and
only after maintaining F-1 status for at least one full
academic year. Off-campus employment opportunities are
not readily available, and students should not rely on off-
campus employment as a source of income to finance
their studies.
c) Practical training: F-1 students may request practical
training employment to accept jobs related to their studies.
Students usually pursue practical training employment
after completion of degree requirements, although in some
cases practical training may be authorized prior to
completion of studies. Since practical training employment
is limited to one year of full-time employment, students
cannot rely on it as a source of income to finance their
studies.
Note: An international student will not be granted
admission to the University until all academic and non-
academic requirements have been met. Under no
circumstances should a student come to the University
without having received the official Letter of Admission
and the I-20A Form. All correspondence and document
submissions should be directed to: Office of Admissions,
Florida International University, P.O. Box 659003 Miami,
Florida 33265-9003.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
FIU recognizes students who are academically, artistically,
and athletically talented and encourages them to apply.
The University awards several full and partial
scholarships.
National Merit/Achievement Scholarship
Program
Florida Internationa! University recognizes the academic
talent of students who are selected as National Merit and
National Achievement Finalists by the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation. National Merit/Achievement
Scholarship packages are worth up to $36,000 for four
consecutive years at the University.
National Hispanic Scholarship
Outstanding Hispanic students who are recognized by the
College Board as National Hispanic Scholars are eligible
for the University's National Hispanic Award. The award is
worth up to $36,000 for four consecutive years at the
University.
Presidential Scholarships
Outstanding entering freshmen are selected each year to
receive the Presidential Scholarship.
All qualifying students who complete the application
process before the scholarship deadline will be considered
and the awards will be given to selected candidates on a
competitive basis based on the applicant pool. Students
must have a minimum 3.5 GPA to compete.
• Students scoring 1300 or higher on the SAT or 29 or
higher on the ACT will be eligible to receive $3,000 per
year.
• Students scoring between 1200-1290 on the SAT or 27-
28 on the ACT will be eligible to receive $2,000 per
year.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
High school seniors with a 3.5 GPA and commensurate
SAT or ACT scores may be eligible to receive the
Academic Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship is a
partial tuition award and may be renewed annually.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships
To recognize the efforts of high school seniors who
graduate first or second in their class, the University offers
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships.
Fall Term Entry Awards
• Valedictorians who meet the fall admissions
requirement are eligible to receive a $5,000 per year
renewable scholarship.
• Salutatorians who meet the fall admissions
requirement are eligible to receive a $4,000 per year
renewable scholarship.
Summer Term Entry Awards
• Valedictorians who meet the Summer admissions
requirement are eligible to receive a $2,000 per year
renewable scholarship.
• Salutatorians who meet the Summer admissions
requirement are eligible to receive a $1,000 per year
renewable scholarship.
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida high school seniors may qualify for one of the
following scholarships from the Florida Department of
Education:
• Florida Merit Scholars: students with a 3.0 GPA and
a 970 SAT or 20 ACT receive a package worth up to
75% of tuition and fees.
• Florida Academic Scholars: students with a 3.5
GPA and a 1270 SAT or 28 ACT can earn a full tuition
scholarship and a $600 book stipend.
• Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars: students
who complete a two-year vocational or technical
program with a 3.0 GPA overall and 3.5 GPA in
vocational courses can earn a scholarship worth up to
75% of tuition.
Transfer Academic Scholarships
Transfer students who would like to be considered for
academic scholarships must apply through the Honors
College. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis
of their transfer GPA (with special attention paid to
performance in honors courses), extra-curricular activities,
and letters of recommendation. All scholarship recipients
must be members of the Honors College and maintain full-
time enrollment.
For more detailed information on these scholarships,
applicants should contact the Honors College, DM 233 -
University Park, (305) 348-4100.
Holcombe Scholars
Available only to graduates of Broward Community
College, this award covers the full cost of in-state tuition
and registration fees. Requires a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Padron Scholars
Available only to graduates of Miami-Dade College, this
award covers the full cost of in-state tutition and
registration fees. Requires a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Presidential Scholars
Available to graduates of all Florida Community Colleges,
this award covers the full costs of in-state tutition and
registration fees. Requires a minimum GPA of 3.5.
FIU/CC Honors Scholarship
Available to graduates of Florida Community Colleges who
have received the A.A. degree. This partial award requires
a minimum GPA of 3.3 and provides support for a
maximum of four semesters.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Each year one outstanding member of PTK is awarded a
scholarship for a maximum of two years. Interested
students must submit a recommendation letter from their
PTK faculty advisor. Requires a minimum GPA of 3.3.
All-Florida Academic Team Scholarship
Available to graduates of a Florida Community College,
who have been identified as a member of the current All
Florida/All USA Academic Team. Requires a minimum
GPA of 3.3.
Non-Florida Residents Scholarship Award
Transfer students who are admitted to the Honors College
may be considered for partial out-of-state tutition
scholarships on a merit basis. Competition is keen, and
the awards are limited.
Advising for Major Fellowships
Undergraduate Studies provides assistance for those
outstanding students who are seeking to obtain nationally
competitive scholarships. This assistance includes
working with students as early as possible to ensure that
they have developed the background appropriate for
applying for these prestigious awards such as a Fulbright,
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Goldwater, Hertz, Luce, Marshall, Mellon, National
Science Foundation, Rhodes, Rotary, and Truman. All are
awarded through national competition. The office also
provides advice on obtaining letters of recommendation,
writing educational and career goal statements, and
completing the applications, and even arranges mock
interviews for finalists in some programs. Because
applicants typically have grade point averages above 3.8,
students must make themselves competitive in other ways
also. Having a record of substantive internships, research,
and continuing community service that reflect on your
overall goals helps considerably. Most applications are
made early in the fall of the senior year. Further
information and the names of the designated faculty for
each award are available from Undergraduate Studies at
University Park, PC 245, (305) 348-2800 or Biscayne Bay
Campus, ACI 180, (305) 919-5754. Visit the web site at:
www.fiu.edu/~understu/newsscholar.htm .
RE-ADMISSION
An admitted degree-seeking student who has not enrolled
in any course at the University for four semesters or more
will be required to apply for re-admission. . The student
must meet the University and program regulations in effect
at the time of re-admission. Students must contact the
Office of Admissions to apply for re-admission.
Students with Internet access can visit FlU's website at
http://www.fiu.edu/orqs/admiss/ download the
application, complete and mail to Florida International
University, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 659003, Miami,
Florida 33265-9003.
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC AMNESTY
FIU undergraduate students who apply for re-admission
and have not been enrolled in any university or college for
at least six calendar years may apply for academic
amnesty. If re-admitted, students will begin with a new
grade point average of 0.0. No grades previously earned
will be included in the University grade point average,
however, credit for previous University courses, in which a
grade of "C" or better was earned may be applied toward a
degree, subject to determination by the College of the
student's major. All prior courses attempted and grades
received will remain on the student's transcript. Admitted
or re-admitted students may not petition for any retroactive
change in their academic record utilizing this policy.
Students applying for academic amnesty to a limited
access program must meet the admission criteria of that
program. Students must follow the regular re-admission
application process and complete the amnesty form for
consideration to be determined by the student's academic
dean. Re-admission applications and academic amnesty
applications may be obtained in the Office of Admissions.
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC SALVAGE
FIU undergraduate students who are academically
dismissed from the University or who have a GPA below a
2.0, and who subsequently receive an Associate of Arts
degree from another Florida public institution of higher
learning may apply for academic salvage. If re-admitted,
students will begin with a new FIU grade point average of
0.0. Students re-admitted under Academic Salvage will be
credited with a maximum of 60 semester credit hours.
Students must follow the regular re-admission application
process and complete the Academic Salvage form for
consideration by the student's academic dean. Re-
admission applications and academic salvage applications
may be obtained in the Office of Admissions.
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University Undergraduate
Rules and Regulations
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
The University classifies students as follows:
Degree-Seeking Students
This category includes students who have been admitted
to a degree program, but have not completed the
requirements for the degree.
Freshmen - Students who have earned fewer than 30
semester hours.
Sophomores - Students who have earned at least 30
semester hours but fewer than 60 semester hours.
Juniors - Students who have earned at least 60 semester
hours but fewer than 90 semester hours.
Seniors - Students who have earned 90 or more
semester hours but who have not earned a baccalaureate
degree.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-Degree students may be either affiliated with a
College or School or unaffiliated in their status.
Unaffiliated students are limited to taking one semester of
courses at the University. Affiliated students must be
approved by the appropriate College or School and must
meet its specific requirements. Under no circumstances
may more than 15 hours, taken as a non-degree seeking
student, be applied to a degree program, if the student
changes from non-degree seeking to degree-seeking
status.
The following regulations apply to non-degree seeking
students:
1. Students are not required to meet the usual
admission requirements and are not officially admitted as
regular students. Enrollment as a non-degree seeking
student does not imply a right for future admission as a
regular, degree-seeking student. Credit earned will not be
counted toward a degree at the University unless such
students subsequently apply for regular admission and
are accepted as undergraduate or graduate students.
2. Registration is permitted on a space-available basis
and is determined at the time of registration. Non-degree
seeking students may not register during the official
registration week for degree-seeking studen*s.
3. No more than 15 undergraduate level semester
hours earned as a non-degree seeking student may be
counted toward a degree. The appropriate dean must
approve the acceptance of such credit.
4. Non-degree seeking students will not be allowed to
register for more than one term without obtaining
admission to a degree program at the University, or
obtaining admission into a formal certificate program, or
acquiring affiliated status from the department in which
they are registering.
5. Applicants denied admission to the University will not
be allowed to register as non-degree seeking students for
a period of one year without obtaining admission into a
formal Certificate Program or obtaining affiliated status
from the appropriate academic department.
6. Immigration regulations prevent most foreign
nationals from enrolling without being admitted into a
formal degree or certificate program, depending on the
type of visa that they have. International students should
contact the Office of International Student and Scholar
Services for further information
URL: http://www. fiu.edu/~iss .
Affiliated Students
Students applying for affiliated status as non-degree
seeking students must be approved by the appropriate
dean in accordance with criteria approved by that College
or School's Faculty Curriculum Committee.
Transient Students
This category includes students who are fully admitted
and are actively pursuing a degree at another accredited
two or four year institution and wish to take courses at FIU
for a semester. Such students need to present evidence
of their status from their home institution each semester
before they will be allowed to register.
Certificate Students
This category includes students who have been accepted
into a specific certificate program by the academic
department responsible for that program. Certificate
programs are subject to all University regulations.
COLLEGE/MAJOR CLASSIFICATION
Lower division students have a college designation of
lower division with a major designation of their intended
major (if indicated by the student). This designation does
not imply subsequent admission to that degree program.
Degree-seeking upper division students admitted to an
upper level degree program are classified according to the
college or school and major of their degree program; and
when applicable, to the college or school and major of
their second major.
When admitted students reach a total of 60 or more
credit hours (including transfer and current enrollment),
they may apply for admission into an upper division major,
provided they have passed the CLAST or met the
necessary requirements for CLAST exemption. All
degree-seeking undergraduates must be admitted into an
upper division major prior to completing 75 credit hours,
including transfer hours.
ACADEMIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree
The University will confer the bachelor's degree when the
following conditions have been met:
1 . Recommended by the faculty of the College or the
School awarding the degree.
2. Certified by the dean of the College or the School
that all requirements of the degree being sought have
been completed.
3. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours in
acceptable coursework.
4. Completion of the last 30 credit hours at the
University. Exceptions (normally not to exceed six hours)
may be made in advance by the appropriate dean.
5. Completion of the University Core Curriculum.
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6. Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the
University.
7. Earned the grade requirements for major, University
Core Curriculum Courses, and course sequences
established by the appropriate College or School.
8. Satisfactory completion of the College Level
Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirement.
9. Completion of 8-10 sequential credits in one foreign
language (American Sign Language is acceptable).
Students who entered the University with a foreign
language requirement deficiency, regardless of whether
the student holds an A.A., must complete 8-10 sequential
credits in one foreign language. Transfer credit acceptable
to the requirement, and exemption by CLEP examination
is available. Students who have successfully completed
two years of high school foreign language study in one
language are considered to have met the requirement.
Students who can demonstrate continuous enrollment
in a degree program at an SUS institution or Florida
Community College since Fall Term, 1989 (continuous
enrollment is defined by the state to be the completion of
at least one course per year) will be exempt from this
requirement. Also exempt are students holding an A.A.
degree from a Florida Community College or SUS
institution prior to Fall Term, 1989.
Two Bachelor Degrees
Two bachelor degrees may be awarded simultaneously
when the following conditions have been met:
1. Requirements for two majors have been completed
as certified by the appropriate academic units.
2. A minimum of 30 appropriate semester hours in
addition to the requirements of one degree has been
earned.
A graduate from an accredited four-year institution who
applies for admission to work toward a second bachelor's
degree must meet the requirements of the major
department which shall include (but is not limited to) a
minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework.
Two Majors for a Bachelor's Degree
Any undergraduate student who elects to do so may carry
two majors and work to fulfill the requirements of both
concurrently. Upon successful comple-tion of the
requirements of two majors, the student will be awarded
one degree and a notation denoting both majors will be
entered on the transcript. A Request for Second Major
form must be filled out in the Office of the Registrar to
declare two majors.
Minors and Certificate Programs
Students who have completed an approved minor as part
of their baccalaureate degree program will have this
notation as a part of the degree comment on their
transcript.
Students who have completed an approved certificate
program will have an appropriate notation placed on their
transcript.
Associate in Arts
Students who satisfactorily complete 60 semester hours
of acceptable college work with an overall GPA of 2.0 or
higher, fulfill the Lower Division University Core
Curriculum requirements, pass the College Level
Academic Skills Test (CLAST) and complete at least 20
credit hours in residence at the University may apply for
the Associate in Arts degree. Students who transfer in 36
or more credits are not eligible to apply. The Associate of
Arts degree will not be awarded on completion of the
baccalaureate degree. A notation will appear on the
student's transcript but no diploma will be issued.
SUMMER ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT
All students entering FIU or any University within the
Florida University System with fewer than 60 credit hours
are required to earn at least nine credit hours prior to
graduation by attending one or more summer terms at a
Florida State University.
ACADEMIC DEFINITIONS
Program and Course Regulations
Credit Hour
The term credit hour as used refers to one hour of
classwork, or the equivalent, each week for an entire
academic term.
Major
An integral part of the bachelor's degree is a major
concentration of coursework in an approved academic
discipline or area. The exact course and credit
requirements and prerequisites for each major are
outlined in the departmental program areas in the catalog.
Electives
Students may select courses from any academic area to
complement their area or areas of study or to meet their
interests in order to fulfill the credit hour requirements for
the bachelor's degree. Prerequisite course requirements
should be considered in selecting elective courses.
Students should refer to their academic program
requirements concerning electives.
Minor Program
A minor program is an arrangement of courses that
enables students to develop some degree of expertise in
one area of study. A minor is awarded upon completion of
the bachelor's degree, but is not interdisciplinary in
nature.
Certificate Program
A certificate program is a combination of courses with a
common base or interest selected from one or more
academic disciplines and so arranged as to form an area
of academic concentration. Three types of certificates are
awarded: academic, professional, and continuing studies.
Students must apply and be admitted into the professional
certificate program.
Change of College/School or Major
A fully admitted undergraduate student may change
majors, provided he or she meets the entrance
requirements of the new program, by submitting a
Request for Change of College/School or Major form. The
form and instructions are available in the Office of the
Registrar. The student is subject to the program
requirements in effect at the time of the change of major.
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REGISTRATION
The following registration information is subject to change
and students must verify the dates with the Office of the
Registrar, PC 130, University Park; or ACI-100, Biscayne
Bay Campus; or at the Pines Educational Center, (954)
438-8600
All students, degree and non-degree seeking,
registering for more that 18 credit hours during one
semester must obtain the approval and the signature of
the dean of their College or School.
Registration for courses is as follows:
Official Registration is held during the preceding
semester (check the Academic Calendar for the dates).
Degree-seeking students are given an appointment day
and time based on their classification, GPA, and credit
hours completed. Students may also add/drop at this time.
Open Registration is held following Official Registration.
There is no appointment day and time and registration is
on a first-come, first-served basis. All students who have
not yet registered are encouraged to do so at this time.
Students who have already registered may also add or
drop courses during this period.
Web/Kiosk Registration
All students are able to retrieve their grades, registration
appointment time and day; classroom assignments;
registration holds (if any) and to register/drop/add courses
using the World Wide Web ( http://sis.fiu.edu ), or the on-
campus kiosks. Students must use their PantherSoft ID
and password in order to utilize the system.
IMMUNIZATION
To register for courses, students, under the age of 40,
must provide documentation of immunization against
measles and rubella. Documentation may be submitted
directly to the University Health Care and Wellness
Center, University Park; or HM 110, Biscayne Bay
Campus. Students should contact the Health Care and
Wellness Center for more information at (305) 348-2401
or at (305) 919-5620.
LATE REGISTRATION FEE
Any student, degree-seeking or non-degree seeking, who
initiates registration after the registration deadline is
assessed a $100.00 late registration fee. Students may
initiate late registration during the first week of classes.
DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES
The Official Drop/Add period runs throughout the first
week of classes (check the Academic Calendar for
specific dates). During this period a student may drop or
add courses without financial penalty or initiate
registration with financial penalty (the late registration
fee). Students may also drop courses or withdraw from
the University with no record of enrollment and without a
tuition fee liability. Students may use the World Wide Web
( http://sis.fiu.edu) . or the on-campus kiosks to officially
drop a course. If the tuition fee has already been paid, a
refund will be generated by the Student Financials Office
and mailed to the local address on file.
LATE ADDS
Students may add courses with appropriate authorization
and signatures until the end of the third week of classes.
No course can be added after this deadline.
LATE DROPS
Courses officially dropped after the Drop/Add period and
through the eighth week of the term, (summer terms have
different deadlines - check the Academic Calendar for
specific dates), are recorded on the student's transcript
with a grade of 'DR' (dropped). The student is financially
liable for all dropped courses. Students must drop courses
using the World Wide Web ( http://sis.fiu.edu ) or the
on-campus kiosks. Non-attendance or non-payment will
not constitute a drop.
A student may appeal the deadline for a late drop by
submitting the Appeal to Drop/Withdraw Without Refund
form. A drop after the deadline will be approved only in
cases where circumstances beyond the student's control
make it impossible for the student to continue. The
student must provide appropriate documentation. Upon
approval of the appeal, the course instructor will designate
whether the student was passing or failing the course at
the time of the appeal to drop form was submitted. A 'DP'
grade indicates the student dropped the class with a
passing grade. A 'DF' grade indicates the student dropped
the class with a failing grade. The 'DF' grade is calculated
in the student's term and cumulative GPA. The deadline
to submit appeals is one year after the end of the term in
which the course was taken.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
A currently registered student can withdraw from the
University only during the first eight weeks of the
semester. In the Summer semester, withdrawal deadlines
will be adjusted accordingly. A Withdrawal Form must be
completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Non-attendance or non-payment will not constitute a
withdrawal. (Refer to the Academic Calendar for the
deadline dates.)
The transcript of a student who drops all classes before
or during the first week of classes will contain no record of
enrollment and no tuition fee will be assessed. If the
tuition has already been paid, a refund will be generated
by the Student Financials Office and mailed to the local
address on file. If a student officially withdraws from the
University prior to the end of the fourth week of classes, a
25 percent refund, will be issued.
The transcript of a student who officially withdraws after
the Drop/Add period and before the end of the eighth
week of the term will receive a 'WP for each course.
The transcript of a student who stops attending the
University without officially withdrawing from the University
will receive an 'F' grade for each course.
A student may appeal the deadline for a late withdrawal
(from all courses) by submitting the Appeal to
Drop/Withdraw Without Refund form. A withdrawal after
the deadline will be approved only in cases where
circumstances beyond trie student's control make it
impossible for the student to continue. The student must
provide appropriate documentation. Upon approval of the
appeal, course instructors will designate whether the
student was passing or failing the courses at the time of
the appeal to withdraw. A 'WP' grade indicates the
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student withdrew from classes with a passing grade. A
'WF' grade indicates the student withdrew from the
classes with a failing grade. The 'WF' grade is calculated
in the student's term and cumulative GPA. The deadline
to submit this appeal is one year after the end of the term
in which the course was taken.
Grading System
Grade
Points Per Credit Hour
A
4.00
A-
3.67
B+
3.33
B
3.00
B-
2.67
C+
2.33
C
2.00
c-
1.67
D+
1.33
D
1.00
D-
0.67
F
Failure
0.00
FO
Failure 60% requirements
0.00
P
Satisfactory (Pass)
N/A
IN
Incomplete
N/A
W
Withdrew by appeal
N/A
Wl
Withdrew from University
N/A
WP Withdrew from University
after deadline
with passing grade N/A
WF Withdrew from University
after deadline
with failing grade 0.00
AU Audit N/A
DR Dropped Course N/A
DP Dropped after deadline
with passing grade N/A
DF Dropped after deadline
with failing grade 0.00
NR Grade Not Reported or
Invalid 2 N/A
EM Examination N/A
IN is only a temporary symbol. It will revert to the default
grade after two consecutive terms.
NR is only a temporary symbol. It will default to an 'F'
after two consecutive terms if it is not changed by the
instructor.
Note: All courses for which a student is officially registered
at the end of the Drop/Add Period and for which a Letter
Grade, a 'DF', or a 'WF' is received are calculated in the
GPA.
GRADING OPTIONS
The Colleges and the Schools make the determination of
the grading option of each course. A course may be
offered for a letter grade as listed above or Pass/Fail; or
for an optional grade (if designated by a dept.) in which
the student has a choice of either receiving a letter grade
or pass/fail; or the student may choose to audit a course
and an 'AU' grade will be recorded on the student's
record. The grading option must be indicated at the time
of registration. The grading option cannot be changed
after the Drop/Add period (first week of classes). There
are no exceptions to this deadline.
To register for an audit, the student must obtain the
permission and signature of the instructor of the course to
be audited. Once the course is registered for as 'Audit',
the grading option cannot be changed.
INCOMPLETE GRADE
An incomplete grade is a temporary symbol given at the
discretion of the instructor for work not completed,
because of serious interruption not caused by the
student's own negligence. An incomplete must be made
up as quickly as possible but no longer than two
consecutive semesters after the initial taking of the course
or it will automatically default to the grade that the student
earned in the course. The student must not register again
for the course to make up the incomplete. There is no
extension to the two consecutive semester deadline.
Students who have incomplete grades on their records,
must remove the incomplete by the end of the fourth week
of the term in which they plan to graduate. Failure to do
so will result in a cancellation of graduation. The student
will need to reapply for graduation.
FORGIVENESS POLICY
The forgiveness policy is a method by which students may
repeat a limited number of courses to improve their grade
point average (GPA). Only the grade received on the last
repeat is used in the GPA calculation. Under the
University's forgiveness policy, students must file a
Repeated Course Form with the Office of the Registrar.
There is no time limit on the use of the forgiveness policy
for grades; however, the forgiveness policy cannot be
used once a degree is posted. All courses taken with the
grades earned will be recorded on the student's transcript.
The repeated course form will not be processed if the first
or repeated grade received is 'DR', 'DP', 'IF', 'W, 'Wl',
'WP', 'AU', 'NR', or 'EM'. Repeated courses will be
appropriately designated (T: attempted; R: last repeat).
Undergraduate students may use the forgiveness policy
a maximum of three times for the purpose of improving
their GPA. The same course may be repeated up to three
times or the student may use the three opportunities to
apply to three different courses. Only the final grade for
the three courses repeated under the forgiveness policy
will be counted in computing the student's GPA. In order
for a course to be considered as repeated and adjusted in
the GPA, the course must be the same and must be
repeated at the University. Students who have used their
three options under the forgiveness policy may still repeat
courses; however, both the original grade and any
additional grades received through repetitions of the
course will be used in computing the GPA.
A course taken on a letter grade basis must be
repeated on the same basis. Students will not be allowed
additional credit or quality points for a repeated course
unless the course is specifically designated as repeatable
(independent study, studio courses, etc.). Students not
using the forgiveness policy may still repeat a course. All
attempts will apply to computation of the GPA but credit
for one attempt will apply toward graduation. Students
must check with the appropriate academic department to
determine whether there are additional restrictions on
repeating courses.
DEPARTMENTAL CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Departmental credit by examination is available for certain
courses. A student who has already gained knowledge of
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a subject offered at the University and who wishes to take
an examination in lieu of taking the course should discuss
the matter with his/her academic advisor and with the
department offering the course.
Awarding departmental credit by examination is the
prerogative of each academic unit. To receive credit by
examination, a student must be a fully admitted degree-
seeking student, register, and pay for the course. Once
the student is awarded the departmental credit by
examination, an 'EM' grade will be recorded on the
transcript.
CHANGE OR CORRECTION OF GRADES
Once submitted, end-of-semester grades (except
incompletes and NRs, which default at the end of two
consecutive terms) are final. They are subject to change
only through a Change of Grade form to correct an error in
computation or transcribing, or where part of the student's
work has been unintentionally overlooked.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Final examinations will be given during the week following
the last day of classes each semester. The Summer
Semesters do not have final examination periods and
course examinations may be given at the discretion of the
faculty member teaching the course.
FINAL GRADES
Final grades are available on the World Wide Web
(http://sis.fiu.edu), or through the on-campus kiosks.
DEAN'S LIST
Any fully admitted undergraduate student who earns a
semester average of 3.5 or higher on nine or more
semester credit hours of coursework for which grade
points are earned, is placed on the semester Dean's List.
This achievement is noted on the student's permanent
academic record (transcript).
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION
Students who plan to graduate are required to submit to
the Office of the Registrar an Application for Graduation
form. This form must be submitted before the last day of
classes of the academic semester prior to graduation.
Students turning in the Application for Graduation after the
deadline will graduate the following semester.
Students who do not graduate must re-apply for
graduation and complete the remaining requirements
needed to graduate.
ACADEMIC HONORS
Summa Cum Laude
To graduate Summa Cum Laude, a student must have
earned a cumulative FIU GPA of 3.90 and higher.
Magna Cum Laude
To graduate Magna Cum Laude, a student must have
earned a cumulative FIU GPA of 3.70 - 3.899.
Cum Laude
To graduate Cum Laude, a student must have earned a
cumulative FIU GPA of 3.50 - 3.699.
To graduate with the above honors, the student must have
completed a minimum of 40 semester hours of
coursework at FIU for which grade points (Pass/Fail does
not apply) are earned at the university.
ACADEMIC WARNING, PROBATION, AND
DISMISSAL
Warning
An undergraduate student whose cumulative GPA falls
below a 2.0 will be placed on warning, indicating
academic difficulty.
Probation
An undergraduate student on warning whose cumulative
GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on probation, indicating
serious academic difficulty. The College/School of the
student on probation may indicate the conditions which
must be met in order to continue enrollment.
Dismissal
An undergraduate student on probation whose cumulative
and semester GPAs fall below a 2.0 will automatically be
dismissed from his/her program and the University. An
undergraduate student will not be dismissed prior to
attempting a minimum of 20 semester hours of
coursework. The student has ten working days to appeal
the dismissal decision. This appeal must be made in
writing to the dean of the College or the School in which
the student is admitted. The dismissal from the University
is for a minimum of one year. After one year, the student
may apply for re-admission (see Re-admission) to the
University in the same or a different program, or register
as a non-degree seeking student.
Dismissed students applying for re-admission or
registering as non-degree seeking students are placed on
academic probation.
STUDENT RECORDS
Florida International University assures the confidentiality
of student educational records in accordance with State
University System rules, state, and federal laws including
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as
amended. Student academic records are maintained in
the Office of the Registrar and in the academic
department of the student's major. Students in some
degree programs maybe subject to background checks
and/or drug testing prior to eligibility for internships or
practicums. All currently enrolled and former students
have the right to review their records to determine their
content and accuracy. Parents of dependent students, as
defined by the Internal Revenue Code, and who give
evidence of the dependent status, have the same rights.
For the cost of photocopying, students may generally
have copies of any documents in their file, except for
other institutions' transcripts.
RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION
FROM
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS
The disclosure or publication of student information is
governed by policies of Florida International University
and the Florida Board of Education of the State University
System of Florida within the framework of State and
54 FIU Undergraduate Catalog
Federal Laws, including the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.
A student's consent is required for the disclosure or
publication of any information which is a) personally
identifiable and b) a part of the educational record.
However, certain exceptions to that generality, both in
types of information which can be disclosed and in access
to that information, are allowed within the regulations of
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The
following persons and organizations may have access to
personally identifiable information without a student's prior
consent:
Faculty, administrators, staff and consultants employed
by the University whose work involves:
1 . Performance of administrative tasks which relate to
students;
2. Performance of supervisory or instructional tasks
which relate to students; or
3. Performance of services which benefit students.
A student's prior consent is not required for disclosure
of portions of the educational record defined by the
institution as Directory information. The following Directory
Information may be released by the University Registrar:
1. Name, local and permanent
address and telephone number(s);
2. Date and place of birth, and sex;
3. E-mail address.
The information above, designated by the University as
Directory Information, may be released or published by
the University without a student's prior written consent
unless exception is made in writing by the student or the
parents of a dependent student.
In order to prevent access to or release of Directory
Information, students or the parents of dependent
students, must notify the Registrar (PC 130), in writing
prior to the first class meeting day of the semester.
Access to, or release of Directory Information will be
withheld until further written instruction is received from a
student or the parents of a dependent student.
Students have a right to challenge the accuracy of their
educational records and may file written requests to
amend these records. The Office of the Registrar (PC
130) should be contacted for further information regarding
the procedure to follow for questions or problems.
For complete information regarding the policies outlined
above, please contact:
University Registrar
Florida International University
University Park - PC 1 30
Miami, Florida 33199
e-mail: Reqister(5)fiu.edu
PANTHER ID
The University has implemented a new identification
system-Panther ID. This new idenfication number will be
the primary identification number for all students.
Students applying to the University for Fall 2004
semester, will receive this number by postal mail from the
Office of Admissions. If you are a current student, you
should go to the PantherSoft website
http://panthersoft.fiu.edu .
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Students are expected to have a valid social security
number. Foreign students are encouraged to apply for a
Social Security Number if they plan on working on
campus. However, it is not required for enrollment
purposes.
TRANSCRIPTS
The transcript is the complete student record of courses
taken at the University, in addition to the number of
transfer credits accepted. The GPA is calculated for all
courses taken at the University after Fall Term 1975.
Once a baccalaureate, master's, or doctorate degree is
earned, the GPA calculation starts again.
Students must request their transcript in writing. There
is a 48-hour processing period. The transcript will not be
released if the student has a University financial liability
and/or a defaulted student loan. There is $5.00 charge per
transcript.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
The University does not have an official class attendance
policy. However, individual faculty may establish
attendance criteria in classes where deemed necessary.
Academic units may establish their own attendance
policies with the approval of the Provost.
POLICY STATEMENT WITH REFERENCE TO
RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS
A faculty member who wishes to observe a religious holy
day shall make arrangements to have another instructor
conduct the class in his/her absence, if possible, or shall
reschedule the class.
Because there are some classes and other functions
where attendance may be considered essential, the
following policy is in effect:
1. Each student shall, upon notifying his/her instructor,
be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of
his/her faith.
2. While the student will be held responsible for the
material covered in his/her absence, each student shall be
permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up any
work missed.
3. No major test, major class event, or major University
activity will be scheduled on a major religious holy day.
4. Professors and University administrators shall not
arbitrarily penalize students who are absent from
academic or social activities because of religious
observances.
VETERANS INFORMATION
The Office of Veterans Affairs assists all veterans and
their dependents who wish to receive VA educational
benefits. The Office also provides personal counseling,
fee deferments, tutorial assistance, and work-study jobs.
The VA Office is located in PC 130, University Park; and
in ACI-100, Biscayne Bay Campus.
Veterans who are planning to attend the University
should contact the Office of Veterans Affairs two months
prior to the anticipated date of entry. Such time is required
to expedite the processing of paperwork for educational
allowances from the Veterans Administration.
Full time
3/4 time
1/2 time
Less than 1/2 time
Training Status
12 Credits
9 Credits
6 Credits
5 Credits
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Rate of Payments/Number of Dependents
For rate of monthly payment of educational allowances for
veterans and dependents, please contact the Office of
Veterans Affairs.
For additional information regarding other Veterans
Educational Programs, contact the Office of Veterans
Affairs at University Park, PC 156, 348-2838.
ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certification
of student enrollment. Certification of enrollment cannot
be processed if the student has a financial liability.
ENROLLMENT STATUS
Undergraduate:
Full time: 12 credits or more.
Half lime: 6-11 credits.
Less than half time: 5 credits or less.
Enrollment status is for continuous enrollment for the
semester in which the student attended. Reduction of
course load will reflect the student's status. Contact the
Office of the Registrar for further details.
FLORIDA RESIDENCY INFORMATION
Florida Student Definition
For the purpose of assessing registration and tuition fees,
a student shall be classified as a Florida or non-Florida
Resident.
To qualify as a Florida Resident, the student must:
1. Be a U.S. Citizen, Resident Alien, parolee, Cuban
National, Vietnamese Refugee, or other legal alien so
designated by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization
Service.
2. Have established a legal residence in this State and
have maintained that legal residence for 12 months
immediately prior to the start of the term in which the
student is seeking Florida resident classification. The
student's residence in Florida must be a bona fide
domiciliary rather than for the purpose of maintaining a
mere temporary residence or abode, incident to
enrollment in an institution of higher education, and
should be demonstrated as indicated below (for
dependent students as defined by IRS regulations, a
parent or guardian must qualify).
3. Submit the following documentation (or in the case of
a dependent student, the parent must submit
documentation), prior to the last day of registration for the
term for which resident status is sought:
a. Documentation establishing legal residence in Florida
(this document must be dated at least one year prior to
the first day of classes of the term for which resident
status is sought). The following documents will be
considered in determining legal residence:
(1) Declaration of Domicile
(2) Proof of purchase of a home in Florida which the
student occupies as his/her residence.
(3) Proof that the student has maintained residence in
the state for the preceding year (e.g., rent receipts,
employment record).
b. Documentation establishing bona fide domicile in
Florida which is not temporary or merely incident to
enrollment in a Florida institution of higher education. The
following documents will be considered evidence of
domicile even though no one of these criteria, if taken
alone, will be considered conclusive evidence of domicile
(these documents must be dated at least one year prior to
the first day of classes of the term for which Florida
resident status is sought):
(1) Declaration of Domicile
(2) Florida voter's registration
(3) Florida driver's license
(4) Proof of real property ownership in Florida (e.g.,
deed, tax receipts).
(5) Employment records or other employment related
documentation (e.g., W-2, paycheck receipts), other than
for employment normally provided on a temporary basis to
students or other temporary employment.
(6) Proof of membership in or affiliation with
community or state organizations or significant
connections to the State.
(7) Proof of continuous presence in Florida during the
period when not enrolled as a student.
(8) Proof of former domicile in Florida and
maintenance of significant connections while absent.
(9) Proof of reliance upon Florida sources of support.
(10) Proof of domicile in Florida of family.
(11) Proof of admission to a licensed practicing
profession in Florida.
(12) Proof of acceptance of permanent employment in
Florida.
(13) Proof of graduation from high school located in
Florida.
(14) Any other factors peculiar to the individual which
tend to establish the necessary intent to make Florida a
permanent home and that the individual is a bona fide
Florida resident, including the age and general
circumstances of the individual.
c. No contrary evidence establishing residence
elsewhere.
d. Documentation of dependent/in-dependent status
(IRS return or affidavit)
A student can also qualify for Florida residency by one
or more of the following criteria:
1 . Become a legal resident and be married to a person
who has been a legal resident for the required twelve-
month period, or,
2. Be a member of the Armed Forces on active duty
stationed in Florida, or a spouse or dependent, or,
3. Be a member of the full-time instructional or
administrative staff of a state public school, state
community college or state University in Florida, a spouse
or dependent, or,
4. Be a dependent and have lived five years with an
adult relative who has established legal residence in
Florida, or,
5. Be a former student at a public institution of higher
education who was properly classified as a resident who
re-establishes domiciliary status and re-enrolls within a
period of twelve months, or,
6. Make a statement as to the length of residence in
Florida and qualification under the above criteria.
TERM COURSES ARE OFFERED
Listed next to certain courses in this catalog are the
designations 'F', 'S', and 'SS'. These designations
indicate that the academic department normally offers
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these courses during the 'F' (Fall), 'S' (Spring), 'SS'
(Summer) terms. Students should be aware that there are
circumstances beyond the University's control (low
enrollments, financial constraints, or other extenuating
situations) which may result in the courses not being
offered as indicated. The University is not responsible for
failure to offer a course as indicated.
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Tuition & Fees
FEES
Registration and tuition fees are established by the Board
of Trustees as required by the Florida Legislature. These
fees are subject to change without notice. The currently
authorized fees for academic year 2003-2004 are:
PER CREDIT HOUR FEES
Estimated Per Credit Hour Fees
Florida
Non-Florida
Resident
Resident
Undergraduate
$97.12
$514.00
Student Fees
Athletic
$10.00
$10.00
Health
$54.00
$54.00
Parking
$62.06
$62.06
For Fall 2005 Tuition and fees will be subject to a
minimum 5% increase
Registration fees for course audits are the same as the
above fees, except that no assessment will be made for
the out-of-state portion.
FEE WAIVERS
Students using a fee waiver for part of the fee payment
must pay their portion on or before the last day to pay
fees. Students who are responsible for a portion of their
fees in addition to the fee waiver will be required to pay
their portion before the fee waiver is applied.
State employees using the State employee fee waiver to
pay their fees must register on or after the day established
in the official University calendar for State employee
registration. The State Employee Fee Waiver pays up to
six hours of tuition and fees per term. Summer sessions A,
B, and C are considered one term. If the employee
registers for more than six hours, they will be required to
pay for the additional credit hours plus all per student
related fees. A properly completed and approved waiver
form must be presented at the Student Financials Office
by the date published for the last day to pay fees. Fee
Waivers will be processed only for those courses shown
on the approved fee waiver request form presented at the
time of registration. A permit will not be accepted with the
tuition waiver program. Only one fee waiver form per
employee will be accepted each semester. The State
employee fee waiver will not be accepted as payment for
course registrations prior to the announced date for state
employee registration. State Employee Fee Waivers do
not cover Thesis, Dissertation, Internships, Directed
Individual Study, Non Credit Courses, Sponsored Credit
Programs, Certificate Programs, Field Experience,
Practicum, or courses taken for audit grades.
Senior citizens fee waivers are available to persons 60
years of age or older who meet the requirements of
Florida residency as defined in this catalog. The fee
waiver allows qualified individuals to attend credit classes
on an audit basis. Senior citizens using the fee waiver
must register during the first week of classes. Senior
citizens using the fee waiver must pay the photo id fee
during their first term in attendance.
Florida law requires that State employee fee waivers and
senior citizen fee waivers be granted on a space available
basis only; therefore, individuals using these waivers must
comply with the procedures outlined in the schedule of
classes for each semester.
Refunds will not be given for employees who have
registered and paid prior to the state employee registration
day and wish to use the fee waiver.
Fee Payment
Fees may be paid at the Student Financials Office at
University Park, PC 120, or at Biscayne Bay Campus ACI
140 or online through the online PantherSoft self-service
system. Broward students may pay by mail or at the
Student Financials Office at University Park or Biscayne
Bay Campus. Night drop boxes outside the Student
Financials Offices are available 24 hours a day for fee
payments by check or money order through the last day to
pay fees. The University is not responsible for cash left in
the night drop or sent through the mail. Failure to pay fees
by the established deadlines will cause you to be dropped
from all courses. See Fee Liability below.
Late Registration Fee
Students who register after the established deadline for
registration will be subject to $100 late registration fee.
Late Payment Fee
Students who pay fees after the established deadline for
payments will be subject to a $100 late payment fee. If
applicable, this fee may be assessed in addition to the late
registration fee described in the preceding section.
FLORIDA PREPAID TUITION PLAN
STUDENTS
Students utilizing the Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan must
pay their portion of the student fees not covered by the
plan by the published last day to pay fees. If you are a
financial aid recipient - the portion of the student fees will
not be deducted from your financial aid award. Please
contact the Student Financials Office to pay the balance
due.
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS
All financial aid recipients whose financial aid award does
not cover their tuition must pay the difference between
their financial aid or scholarship awards less Federal Work
Study and their final fee assessment. The student's
schedule will then be automatically validated.
FEE LIABILITY
Students are liable for all fees associated with all courses
in which they are registered at the end of the drop/add
period. The fee payment deadline is published in the
official University calendar. If fees are not paid in full by
the published dates, all courses will be canceled.
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Registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full.
REINSTATEMENT OF CLASSES
Appeals for reinstatement of registration for classes
dropped for fiscal reasons must be filed in writing on the
prescribed form with the Student Financials Office by the
time specified on the cancellation notice. Reinstatement
will be considered for all classes on the class schedule at
the end of the drop/add period. Reinstatement cannot be
requested selectively for certain classes. All reinstatement
activity, including fee payment, must be completed by the
date on the cancellation notice. All students whose
registrations have been reinstated will be assessed a late
payment fee. If the late registration fee is applicable it will
also be assessed.
PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS
All persons who park vehicles on the university's
campuses must register their vehicle(s) with the
department of Parking and Traffic, obtain a decal or
permit, and display the decal or permit, as prescribed by
the Parking Rules and Regulations. The University
assumes no liability for vehicles parked or operated on
University property. The issuance of a decal or permit
does not guarantee a place to park.
Parking and Access Fees
All currently enrolled students will pay a Parking and
Access Fee each semester. The fee will appear on the
Student Fee Schedule.
Students must provide the following information to the
Department of Parking and Traffic to obtain a parking
decal: social security number, proof of current class
registration, and current vehicle registration. All decals
must be permanently affixed to the outside of the vehicle,
either on the left side of the rear bumper or lower left
corner, on the outside of the rear window. All decals are
valid until the expiration date indicated on the decal or
permit. A duplicate hang tag will be issued upon request
for an additional charge of $10.00 + tax. This hang tag is
valid only for the vehicle under which it is registered.
Hang tags are available to persons who have purchased
an original decal for the current semester or year. The
hang tags are for additionally owned vehicles and for
situations where the original decal must be replaced due
to an accident, painting, etc.
Housing
All students in university housing complexes need to
obtain a current semester housing sticker from the
Department of Parking and Traffic. This sticker allows the
vehicle to be parked legally in student housing areas. This
sticker is valid for the current semester only. This housing
sticker should be affixed to the left or right side of their
current student decal.
Disabled
Any person who has been certified in accordance with
Sections 320.084, 320.0848, or 320.0842, Florida
Statutes, and has been issued a Disabled placard by the
Department of Motor Vehicle Bureau shall obtain and
display a university parking decal in the classification
which would otherwise be appropriate.
Towing and Impoundment
The university may tow and impound any vehicle, which is
found to be parked illegally or in violation of these rules.
Rules and Regulations Pamphlets
A copy of the University Parking Rules and Regulations is
available at the department of Parking and Traffic located
at University Park, Parking Garage One or Biscayne Bay
Campus, Wolfe University Center, Room 131. It is the
responsibility of each student to become familiar and
comply with the University's parking and traffic rules and
regulations.
Other Fees
Library Fines
Per book per library hour .25
Maximum fine per book $5.00
Lost book fine $51.15
Note: These fees are subject to change as permitted by
law. Additional fees may be added and special purpose
fees may be assessed in some instances.
CHECKS
The University will accept personal checks for amounts
due to the University. These checks must be in the exact
amount due only. The Student Financials Office will not
accept checks above the amount due, third party checks
or checks for cash. State law requires that a service fee be
assessed on a check returned unpaid by the bank for any
reason. Service fees are based on the amount of the
unpaid check. Checks for $0.01 - $50.00 are charged a
$25.00 fee; $50.01 - $300.00, a $30.00 fee; $300.01 -
$800.00, a $40.00 fee; and a fee of 5% of the amount of
the check for all checks greater than $800.00. Checks
returned by the bank can be redeemed only by cash,
cashier's checks, or money orders. A personal check will
not be accepted to replace a dishonored check.
Returned checks will be assigned to an agency for
collection if not promptly paid. When an account has been
assigned, the collection agency fee will be added to the
University charges for collection at the current contract
rate. Returned checks on student accounts will result in
cancellation of classes and will require petition for
reinstatement. See reinstatement of classes above.
The Student Financials Office will not accept a check on
any student's account which has had two previous
dishonored checks.
REFUNDS
Refunds will be processed and mailed to the address
shown on the Registrar's files to all students whose fee
accounts show an overpayment after the last day to pay
fees. Students now have the option to add a direct
deposit account. Information is available on line through
Learner Services in the Finances icon (add a direct
deposit link). Students due a refund will not be required to
submit a refund application to receive their refund, it will
automatically be calculated. If there is an amount due to
the university in the accounts receivable system, that
amount will be deducted from any refund due.
Students who have completed registration and have
paid all fees due and have completely withdrawn from the
University prior to the end of the fourth week of classes
are eligible for a refund of 25% of total fees paid.
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In the following exceptional circumstances, a full refund of
total fees paid will be made upon presentation of the
proper documentation:
• Death of a student or immediate family member
(parent, spouse, child or sibling). Death certificate
required.
• Involuntary call to military service. Copy of orders
required.
• Illness of student of such severity or duration to
preclude completion of courses. Confirmation by a
physician required.
Processing of refunds will begin after the end of the last
day to pay fees.
Appeals for tuition refunds must be submitted in writing
to the Office of the Registrar within one year after the end
of the term for which the refund is requested. There are no
exceptions to this policy. Refunds for financial aid
recepients will be determined based on the "Return of Title
IV Policy". Please refer to "the award terms and condition
booklet" for specific details.
REPEAT COURSE TUITION SURCHARGE
Repeated Attempts of Courses
The 1997 Legislature passed House Bill 1545 mandates
that undergraduate students pay additional charges for the
third time a student either takes or attempts the same
college credit course. Any undergraduate course taken,
beginning Fall 1997, and all courses taken after this date
will be subject to the repeat surcharge. Attempted hours
mean those hours dropped/withdrawn after the drop/add
period or failed. Withdrawals, incompletes and dropped
courses will be subject to the tuition surcharge, if they are
feeliable. All students are included regardless of type of
residency. Undergraduate courses are 1000 to 4000 level
courses.
Exceptions:
• Any course work taken prior to Fall 1997
• Credits earned through: cooperative education,
military, waivers, audits, individualized study,
courses that are repeated as a requirement of a
major (except courses repeated more than 2 times
to increase GPA or meet minimum course grade
requirements), courses intended to continue over
multiple semesters
• Attempts taken at previous institutions prior to
enrolling at FIU
• Any non feeliable withdrawal of dropped course
• Graduate level courses (courses at 5000 level or
above)
• Effective Summer 2000 Registration, Universities
may make exceptions based on extenuating
circumstances and financial hardships. Students
wishing to appeal the repeat surcharge may
complete an "Appeal of Repeat Course Surcharge"
form, which may be obtained in the Registrar's
Office, PC 130.
PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
Delinquent accounts are sufficient cause to prohibit
registration, graduation, release of transcripts, or release
of diplomas.
The University is not able to grant credit or time
payments for any fees.
The University reserves the right to assign any past due
account to an agency for collection. When an account has
been assigned, the collection agency fee will be added to
the University charges for collection at the current contract
rate.
Deadlines
Students are reminded that deadlines are strictly
enforced. The University is not able to grant credit or to
extend the fee payment period beyond the time set in its
official calendar. The University does not have the
authority to waive late fees unless it has been determined
that the University is primarily responsible for the
delinquency or that extraordinary circumstances warrant
such waiver. The University has no authority to extend
deadlines for individual students beyond those set by the
Official calendar.
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Financial Aid
WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?
Financial aid is a source of financial support provided by
federal, state and local governments, universities,
community organizations, and private corporations to help
students meet the cost of attending college. It includes
gift-aid (grants and scholarships) and self-help aid (loans
and student employment).
• Grants are awards based on financial need which do
not have to be repaid.
• Scholarships are non-repayable awards based either
on merit, special talent and/or financial need.
• Student loans are available to students and/or their
parents at low interest rates (2.77%-8.25%).
• Student employment allows students to earn money
toward their education by working part-time while
attending school.
APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is
the form used annually to apply for most types of financial
assistance. FlU's school code 009635 is required when
completing the FAFSA. Applications for financial
assistance are available in January for the following
academic year which begins in August. FlU's annual
priority deadline is March 1 st '. Applications completed after
this deadline will be processed in order of completion.
The FAFSA is available in two forms:
• electronic form - to complete the FAFSA electronically
via the internet, the web site address is:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . It is recommended to file
on the web as it provides a more accurate completion
of the form and a faster turn around. Note : FAFSA
web filers will require a Federal PIN (Personal
Identification Number) to be used in lieu of student &
parent signatures. To obtain a Federal PIN link to:
http://www.pin.edu.gov .
• paper form - available from Financial Aid Office. Using
the Panther ID, student's may check the "TO DO
LIST' for any required documents that are requested
for file completion. Most required documents for file
completion are available through the Financial Aid
Office web page under www.finaid.fiu.edu-Reguired
Forms .
ADMISSIONS
To be eligible for most financial aid programs, students
must be admitted to a degree program. However, students
should not wait until they are admitted to apply for
assistance. Students who enroll in qualified Certificate
Programs are only eligible for student loans.
SUMMER ASSISTANCE
Student loans are the primary source of assistance for
summer enrollment. Request forms for summer assistance
are available in February each year on the Financial Aid
webpage: www.finaid.fiu.edu .
TRANSFER STUDENT PROCEDURES
Financial aid cannot be transferred from one post-
secondary institution to another during the academic year.
Students planning to transfer in mid-year should complete
the FAFSA using both their current institution and Florida
International University (Federal School Code 009635) to
ensure consideration for all applicable financial
assistance.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To qualify for most need-based financial assistance,
students must meet the following basic eligibility
requirements:
• demonstrate financial need;
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non- citizen;
• be registered with Selective Service, if required;
• not be in default on a loan, or owe a repayment on
Title IV aid received at any institution;
• be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program of
study; and,
• maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Additional requirements may apply depending on the aid
programs awarded.
DETERMINING FINANCIAL NEED
Financial need is defined as the difference between the
estimated cost of attendance and the amount students
and their families can reasonably be expected to
contribute towards their educational expenses. Need
analysis is a federally mandated formula which measures,
in an equitable and systematic way, how much students
and their families can afford to pay towards their
education. Income, assets (excluding their primary
residence), family size, number of family members
attending college, and other items are evaluated to give a
complete assessment of a family's financial ability.
VIEWING YOUR FINANCIAL AID
You can view your financial aid application status and
awards using the PantherSoft web-based system with
your Panther ID through the Financial Aid
webpage:www.finaid.fiu.edu-link to MY FINANCIAL AID.
AWARDING PROCEDURES
Award decisions for new students who complete their
financial aid application will be issued annually in mid
February with an Early Estimated Award Notice. A
financial aid package may consist of a combination of
grants, loans, and work funds. Other sources of
assistance such as merit awards and private and
institutional scholarships will be taken into consideration
when preparing the award.
ACADEMIC MERIT ASSISTANCE
The University's commitment to academic excellence is
highlighted through programs which honor students who
are recognized as National Merit, National Achievers and
National Hispanic Scholars. Additional awards for
outstanding high school students are awarded based on
SAT scores and grade point average. For detailed
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information regarding these programs, contact the Office
of Admissions at (305) 348-2363.
FINANCIAL AID SERVICES
• Financial Aid Counseling: A Financial Aid
administrator is available on a walk-in basis to assist
students with special problems, technical questions
and exceptions.
• Web Access: Students may obtain information on the
status of their application through the Financial Aid
webpage: www.finaid.fiu.edu at MY FINANCIAL AID
link or by calling the Financial Aid Office at
305-348.7272
• E-Mail Access: Students may also communicate with
the Financial Aid Office electronically at the following
e-mail address: finaid(g)fiu.edu
For additional information contact the Financial Aid Office
at University Park, PC 125 or Enrollment Services at the
Biscayne Bay Campus, ACI 100.
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General Information
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Division of Human Resources provides human
resource management services for all employees in the
academic and administrative areas including student
employees, research and graduate assistants, college
work study and temporary employees on all campuses.
The division is comprised of the following areas: HR
Administration, Workforce Recruitment, Compensation
Administration, Employee and Labor Relations, Payroll
and Employee Records, Benefits Administration, HR
Systems and Information Technology, Organization
Development and Learning, and Equal Opportunity
Programs.
The University Park office is located in PC 224, (305)
348-2190. The Biscayne Bay Campus office is located in
LIB 322, (305) 919-5545. For additional information, visit
the Division of Human Resources website at:
www.fiu.edu/hr .
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(ADA)
The Director for Equal Opportunity Programs is the
University's ADA Coordinator, and has responsibility for
ensuring access to employment, academic and public
programs for persons with disabilities. The Office of
Disability Services for Students administers a central
budget used to fund the costs of reasonable
accommodations for University employees and applicants
for employment. These accommodations include the
provision of auxiliary aids and services to ensure access
to academic programs and University public events.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
This office provides leadership and direction in the
administration of the University's equalization programs for
women and minorities in several ways. It prepares the
University's annual Affirmative Action Plan and the State
Equity Accountability Plan, assists University units in
implementing and monitoring affirmative action
procedures; provides oversight to the University Diversity
Program; provides a channel for employee and student
grievances regarding discrimination, or issues indicating a
need for additional affirmative actions; administers
implementation of the Policy to Prohibit Sexual
Harassment; coordinates University compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and with Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, and promotes effective
relationships between the University and community
organizations. Equal Opportunity Programs also
administers the State University System's scholarship
programs funded for the purpose of increasing minority
enrollment. In addition, the Office maintains a liaison
relationship with State and Federal agencies dealing with
EEO and affirmative action. The Office is located in PC
215, University Park, (305) 348-2785.
excluded from enrollment or employment or restricted in
their access to University services or facilities, unless
individual medically-based judgments establish that
exclusion or restriction is necessary for the welfare of the
individual or for other members of the University
community. The University has established an HIV/AIDS
Committee which includes representatives from major
University divisions and other staff as appropriate. The
Committee, which meets regularly, is responsible for
monitoring developments with regard to HIV/AIDS, acting
upon and administering the University's Policy on
HIV/AIDS in specific cases, and coordinating the
University's efforts in educating the University community
on the nature of the disease. In addition, the Committee
will meet as needed to consider individual occurrences of
the disease which require University action.
Persons who know or suspect they are sero-positive are
expected to seek expert medical advice and are obligated,
ethically and legally, to conduct themselves responsibly for
the protection of others.
The University has designated HIV/AIDS counselors on
both campuses who are available to provide further
information on this subject. The entire HIV/AIDS policy is
located on the FIU Health Care and Wellness Center web
site:
http://www.fiu.edu/~health/clinicalservices/HIVpolicy.htm .
Contact the Health Care and Wellness Center for more
information at the University Park Campus, (305) 348-
3080 or at the Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5620.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT,
NONDISCRIMINATION, EDUCATIONAL
EQUITY
All members of the University Community are entitled to
study and work in an atmosphere free from illegal
discrimination. Florida International University's equal
opportunity policy prohibits discrimination against students
and employees on the basis of their race, color, creed,
age, disability, sex (including sexual harassment), religion,
marital status, or national origin. Under the policy, it does
not matter whether the discrimination was intended or not;
the focus is on whether students or employees have been
treated differently or subjected to intimidation, or a hostile
or offensive environment as a result of their belonging to a
protected class or having a protected status. Illegal sexual
harassment includes unwelcome physical contact of a
sexual nature, overt or implied threats to induce
performance of sexual favors, verbal harassment, use of
sexually suggestive terms, or display or posting of sexually
offensive pictures.
Any employee, applicant, or student who believes that
he or she may be a victim of unlawful discrimination may
file a complaint with the Office of Equal Opportunity
Programs, PC 215, University Park, (305) 348-2785.
HIV/AIDS POLICY
Students and employees of the University who may
become infected with the HIV/AIDS virus will not be
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Administration &
Staff
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Modesto A. Maidique
Ted Guba
Steve Sauls
President
Inspector General
Chief of Staff
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Provost and Executive Vice
President Mark B. Rosenberg
Vice President, Research George E. Dambach
Vice President, Academic Affairs and
Undergraduate Education Rosa L. Jones
Vice President, Information Technology
and Chief Information Officer John P. McGowan
Executive Vice Provost for Academic
Budget and Operations Arthur Herriott
Senior Vice Provost, Planning and
Institutional Effectiveness Marie E. Zeglen
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs and Dean,
University Graduate School Douglas Wartzok
Vice Provost, International
Studies A. Douglas Kincaid
Associate Vice President,
Academic Affairs and Undergraduate
Education Lidia V. Tuttle
Vice Provost, Academic
Administration Kenneth Johnson
Assistant Vice President,
Academic Budget Matilde Gramling
Vice Provost, Program
Review and Assessment A. Kyle Perkins
ACADEMIC DEANS
Juan A. Bueno
Mark Szuchman
Dean, School of Architecture
Dean (Interim), College of Arts and
Sciences
Executive Dean, College of Business
Administration Joyce Elam
Dean, College of Education Linda P. Blanton
Dean, College of Engineering Vish Prasad
Executive Dean, College of Health and
Urban Affairs Ronald M. Berkman
Dean, Honors College Ivelaw L. Griffith
Dean, School of Hospitality Management
and Tourism Studies Joseph West
Dean, School of Journalism and
Mass Communication Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver
Dean, College of Law Leonard P. Strickman
LIBRARIES
Executive Director
Executive Associate Director
Assistant Director for Collection
Development Charles "Tony" Schwartz
Assistant Director, Reader Services Sherry Carrillo
CENTERS AND INSTITUTES
Director, Center for Accounting,
Auditing and Tax Studies
Director, Center for
TBA
Antonie B. Downs
Dana Forgione
Administration of Justice Luis Salas
Executive Director, Center on Aging Max B. Rothman
Director, Center for Diversity in
Engineering Gustavo Roig
Director, Institute for Asian Studies Steven Heine
Director, Center for Advanced
Distributed Systems Engineering Xudong He
Director, Cardiovascular
Engineering Center Richard T. Schoephoerster
Director, Center for Advanced Technology
Education Malek Adjouadi
Director, Center for International
Business Education and
Research Mary Ann Von Glinow
Director, Children's Creative
Learning Center Nancy Ponn
Director, Institute for Children and Families
at Risk Barbara Thomlinson
Director, Community Arts Institute Leslie Neal
Director, Cuban Research Institute Damian Fernandez
Director, High Performance Database
Research Center Naphtali Rishe
Director, Center for Economic Research
and Education Jorge Salazar-Carrillo
Director, Center for Energy and Technology
for the Americas Harlan Sands
Director, Intercultural Institute for Educational
Initiatives Lynn Hon
Director, Center for Internet Augmented
Research and Assessment Julio Ibarra
Director, Florida Center for Analytical
Electron Microscopy Gautam Sen
Director, English Language Institute Luis Sanchez
Director, Knight Ridder Center for
Excellence in Management Edward Glab
Director, Future Aerospace
Science and Technology
Center for Cryoelectronics Grover Larkins Jr.
Director, Florida -Caribbean Linkage
Institute Eduardo A. Gamarra
Director, Florida -Mexico Linkage
Institute Eduardo A. Gamarra
Director, Global Entrepreneurship
Center Alan Carsrud
Director, Center for Health
Research and Policy H. Virginia McCoy
Director, Infant Development
Center Lorraine E. Bahrick
Director, International Forensic Research
Institute Kenneth Furton
Director, The Hemispheric Center for
Environmental Technology Harlan Sands
Director, Institute for Hospitality and
Tourism Education and Research Joan S. Remington
Director, Intercultural Dance and Music
Institute Andrea Mantell-Seidel
Director, International Hurricane
Center Stephen P. Leatherman
Director, International Media Center Charles H. Green
Director, Institute for Public Opinion
Research Hugh Gladwin
Director, Institute for Judaic and Near
Eastern Studies Steven Heine
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Dawn Addy
Director, Center for Labor Research
and Studies
Director, Latin American and Caribbean
Center Eduardo A. Gamarra
Director, Ryder Center for Logistics Kuldeep Kumar
Co-Directors, Manufacturing
Research Center Ching-Sheng Chen
W. Kinzy Jones
Director, Metropolitan Center Dario Moreno
Director, National Policy and Resource Center
on Nutrition and Aging Nancy S. Wellman
Director, Professional Development
Center Debra Danker Sandler
Director, Child and Family Psychosocial
Research Center Wendy K. Silverman
Director, Institute for Public Management
and Community Services Allan Rosenbaum
Director, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public
Policy and Citizenship Studies John F. Stack
Director, Jerome Bain Real Estate
Institute John S. Zdanowics
Director, Southeast Environmental Research
Center Rudolf Jaffe
Director, Center for the Study of Matter at Extreme
Conditions Surendra K. Saxena
Director, Summit of the Americas Center Carl Cira
Director, Telecommunications and Information
Technology Institute Niki Pissinou
Director, Center for Transnational and
Comparative Studies
Director, Lehman Transportation
Research Center
Director, Center for Tourism and
Technology
Executive Director, Center for Urban
Education and Innovation
Director, Women's Studies Center
Director, Institute for Workforce
Competiveness Frank T. Hammons
Director, Center for Youth Development Lilly M. Langer
MUSEUMS
Director, Environmental Health and
Safety Jennifer Mwaisela
Executive Director, Biscayne Bay Campus,
Sarah Mahler
L. David Shen
Alan J. Parker
Lisa Delpit
Suzanna Rose
Director, Patricia and Phillip Frost Art
Museum
Director, Wolfsonian Museum
Biscayne Bay Campus
Vice Provost
Business and Finance
Stacey de la Grana
Cathy Leff
Raul Moncarz
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of
Human Resources Vivian Sanchez
University Treasurer Alexander Zyne
Controller James Bond
Associate Director, Purchasing Services Orlando Valdez
Administration
Vice President Marco Perez
Assistant Vice President, Facilities
Management Victor Citarella
Administration
Acting Director, Public Safety
Director, Parking and Traffic
Director of Facilities Construction
Associate Director of Business
Services
Nicholas DiCiacco
Michael Wright
William Foster
Jose Rodriguez
Felicia Townsend
Continuing and Professional
Studies
Executive Director, Continuing and
Professional Studies Mercedes Ponce
Director, Legal Studies Institute Ana Crucet
Director, Academy for Lifelong Learning Susan Jay
Director, Operations and Financial
Services Paul Masongsong
Associate Director, Credit Programs &
Student Services Pietro Bonacossa
Governmental Relations
Vice President, Governmental Relations & Chief of Staff,
Office of the President Steve Sauls
Director, State Relations Michelle L. Palacio
Director, Federal Relations Susan Moya
Senior Special Assistant, State Budget and
Policy Deborah Gallay
Human Resources
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Human
Resources Vivian Sanchez
Assistant Vice President, Administration Paul Michaud
Executive Director, HR Operations/
Human Capital Maria Alam
Director, Benefits Administration Silvia Covas
Director, Equal Opportunity Programs Bennie Osborne
Senior Director, Organization Development
and Learning Lisa Gunther
Senior Director, Employee & Labor Relations and
Work Force Recruitment lliana Ricelli
Director, Compensation Administration Maria Mazorra
Senior Director, Payroll and Employee
Records Grace Ulla
Associate Director of Human Resources System
and IT Serafin Alorro
Intercollegiate Athletics
Director of Athletics
Head Baseball Coach
Head Football Coach
Head Men 's Basketball Coach
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Head Cross Country/Track Coach
Head Women's Golf Coach
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Head Women's Soccer Coach
Head Softball Coach
Head Women's Tennis Coach
Head Volleyball Coach
Rick Mello
Danny Price
Don Strock
Sergio Rouco
Cindy Russo
Steve Rubin
David Pezzino
Karl Kremser
Everton Edwards
Kim Gwydir
Ronnie Bernstein
Danijela Tomic
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Head Swimming & Diving Coach
Noemi Zaharia
Interim Associate Athletic Director,
External Affairs
Interim Director, Athletics Support
Services
Associate Director, Internal Operations &
SWA
Assistant Athletic Director, Media Relations
Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities and
University Advancement
Mike Garrity
Adele Smith
Julie Berg
Rich Kelch
Operations
Broward Pines Center
Director
Assistant Director
Student Affairs
Barton Mondell
Diana Little
Isabel Morales
Rosa L. Jones
Jorge R. Diaz
Helen Ellison
John A. Bonanno
Brian Haynes
Larry Lunsford
Olga Magnusen
Nancy J. Ponn
Charlie Andrews
Julio Garcia
Ruth A. Hamilton
E. George Simms
Sharon Aaron
Robert Dollinger
Vice President
Director Title V, Assessment
Evaluation
Associate Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President,
Biscayne Bay Campus
Associate Vice President
and University Ombudsman
Senior Director, Career Services
Director, Children's Learning Center
Director, Campus Life
Director, Disability Services
Executive Director, Graham
University Center
Director, Grants and Research
Director, Victim Advocacy Center
Executive Director, Health Care and
Wellness Center
Executive Director, Operations and
Auxiliary Services James Wassenaar, Jr.
Director, International Student and Scholar
Services Ana Sippin
Senior Director, Multicultural Program
And Services Robert Coatie
Director, Campus Life and Recreation & Orientation,
Biscayne Bay Campus Craig Cunningham
Senior Director, Wolfe University Center,
Biscayne Bay Campus Gregory A. Olson
Director, Upward Bound Sofia Santiesteban
Director, Student Support Services Dorret Sawyers
Director, Counseling and Psychological
Services Center Cheryl Nowell
Director, Student Conduct and Conflict
Resolution Karen Dlhosh
Interim Director, Women's Center Rachael Middleton
Director, Office of Employee
Assistance Nancy Petenbrink
Senior Director, University Housing and Residential
Life, Assistant Ombudsperson Cathy Akens
Director, Leadership Development and Civic
Responsibility Beverly Dalrymple
Director, Student Media Robert Jaross
Assistant Athletic Director, Campus
Recreation Rob Frye
Vice President, University
Advancement
Howard R. Lipman
Associate Vice President,
Development John Engen
Associate Vice President and Executive Director,
Alumni Relations Bill Draughon
Associate Vice President, Marketing-External
Relations Terry Witherell
Director, Community Relations Josefina Cagigal
Director, Operations Juan Cueto
Director, Development Services Zully Dorr
Director, Publications Bill Stahl
Director, Media Relations Mark Riordan
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Academic Units
School of Architecture
UP 348-3181
Email: delauzs@fiu.edu
http://www.fiu.edu/~soa/index.htm
College of Arts and Sciences
UP 348-2864
BBC 919-5859
Pines 438-8602
Email: casdean@fiu.edu
http://www.fiu.edu/orqs/casdean/
School of Computer Science
UP 348-2744
BBC 919-5859
Email: info-undergrad@cs.fiu.edu
http://www.cs.fiu.edu
School of Music
UP 348-2896
BBC 919-5859
Email: music@fiu.edu
http://www.fiu.edu/~music/
College of Business Administration
UP 348-2751
BBC 919-5870
Pines 438-8601
http://cba.fiu.edu/
Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Graduate
School of Business
UP 348-3880
http://cba.fiu.edu
School of Accounting
UP 348-2581
BBC 919-5362
Continuing and Professional Studies
(CAPS)
UP 348-5669
BBC 919-5669
Pines 438-8617
Email: www caps@fiu.edu
http://fiu.edu/~caps
College of Education
UP 348-2768
Pines 438-8602
Email: leiarzal@fiu.edu
http://coeweb.fiu.edu/
College of Engineering
UP 348-2522
Pines 438-8601
Email: all@eng.fiu.edu
http://www.eng.fiu.edu/
College of Health and Urban Affairs
UP 348-5840
BBC 919-5840
Pines 438-8602
http://chua.fiu.edu/
School of Health
UP 348-3446
Email: anderson@fiu.edu
http://schoolofhealth.fiu.edu/
School of Nursing
BBC 919-5915 or 5971
http://chua2.fiu.edu/nursing/
School of Social Work, Policy and
Management
Social Work
UP 348-5880
BBC 919-5880
Pines 438-8601
http://chua2.fiu.edu/socialwork/
Policy and Management
UP 348-5890
BBC 919-5890
http://chua2.fiu.edu/spm/
Stempel School of Public Health
UP 348-4903
http://publichealth.fiu.edu
Honors College
UP 348-4100
BBC 919-5864
Email: honors@fiu.edu
http://www.fiu.edu/~honors/
Academic Units 67
School of Hospitality Management
BBC 919-4500
Email: hospitalitv@fiu.edu
http://hospitality.fiu.edu
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
BBC 919-5625
Email: sjmc@fiu.edu
http://jmc.fiu.edu/sjmc/
College of Law
UP 348-8006
Email: lawadmit@fiu.edu
http://www.fiu.edu/law/
University Graduate School
UP 348-2455
Email: ugs@fiu.edu
http://www.fiu.edu/ugs/
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Select Support Services
Phone & Web Addresses
ACADEMIC ADVISING
(UNDERGRADUATE)
http://www.fiu.edu/~advisinq/
UP 348-2892
BBC 919-5754
ADMISSIONS
http://www.fiu.edu/~7admiss/
UP 348-2363
BBC 919-5760
Pines 438-8600
ART MUSEUM (FROST)
http://www.fiu.edu/~museum/
UP 348-2890
ATHLETICS
http://www.fiu.edu/orqs/athletics/
UP 348-2756
BOOKSTORE
http://fiu.bkstore.com/
UP 348-2691
BBC 919-5580
BURSAR/ CASHIERS
http://sis.fiu.edu/
UP 348-2126
BBC 919-5540
FIUBOOKSTORE
Select Support Services Phone & Web Addresses 69
CAMPUS LIFE
http://www.fiu.edu/~camplife/
UP 348-2138
BBC 919-5804
CAMPUS RECREATION
http://www.fiu.edu/~camprec/
UP 348-2900
BBC 919-5678
CAREER SERVICES
http://www.fiu.edu/~career/
UP 348-2423
BBC 919-5770
COPY CENTER
http://obs.fiu.edu/copv center.htm
UP 348-6565
BBC 919-5660
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES CENTER
http://www.fiu.edu/~psychser/
UP 348-2434
BBC 919-5305
CREDIT UNION
http://www.ucumiami.org/
UP 786-425-5039
BBC 786-425-5038
FINANCIAL AID
http://www.fiu.edu/orqs/finaid/
UP 348-7272
BBC 919-5750
FITNESS CENTER
http://www.fiu.edu/~camprec/SFC1.htm
http://www.fiu.edu/~bbcrec/fitness.htm
UP 348-2575
BBC 919-5678
GRADUATION
http://www.fiu.edu/orqs/reqistrar/com.html
UP 348-2341
BBC 919-5750
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
http://www.fiu.edu/~health/
UP 348- 2401
BBC 919-5620
HOUSING
http://www.fiu.edu/orqs/housinq/
UP 348-4190
BBC 919-5587
LIBRARY
http://library.fiu.edu/
UP 348-2454
BBC 919-5726
Pines 438-8608
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
http://www.fiu.edu/~xtranspo/
UP 348-3615
BBC 919-5558
PUBLIC SAFETY
http://www.fiu.edu/~univpol/
UP 348-2626
BBC 919-5559
REGISTRAR
http://www.fiu.edu/orqs/reqister/
UP 348-2320
BBC 919-5750
Pines 438-8600
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
http://www.fiu.edu/~sqa/
UP 348-2121
BBC 919-5280
UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER
http://w3.fiu.edu/ulc/
UP 348-2180
BBC 919-5927
WOLFSONIAN MUSEUM- FIU
http://www.wolfsonian.org
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305-531-1001
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Centers & Institutes
Biomedical Engineering Institute
URL: http://www.bme.fiu.edu/
Cardiovascular Engineering Center
URL: http://www.eng.fiu.edu/cvec/main.htm
Center for Accounting, Auditing, and Tax
Studies
URL: http://cba.fiu.edu/web/caats/index.htm
Center for Administration of Justice
URL: http://caj.fiu.edu/
Center for Advanced Distributed
Systems Engineering
URL: http://cadse.cs.fiu.edu/
Center for Advanced Technology and
Education
URL: http://www.cate.fiu.edu/
Center on Aging
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~coa/
Center for Diversity in Engineering
URL: http://www.eng.fiu.edu/cde
Center for Economic Research and
Education
Phone: 348-3283
Center for Ethnobiology and Natural
Products
URL: www.fiu.edu/-cenap
Center for Energy and Technology of the
Americas
URL: http://ceta.fiu.edu/
Center for Health Research & Policy
Phone: 348-4903
Center for International Business
Education & Research
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~ciber/
Center for Internet Augmented Research
URL: http://www.ciara.fiu.edu
Center for Labor Research and Studies
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~clrs/
Center for the Study of Matter at
Extreme Conditions
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~saxenas/
Center for Tourism and Technology
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~tourtech/
Center for Transnational and
Comparative Studies
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~tcs/
Center for Urban Education and
Innovation
URL: http://coeweb.fiu.edu/urbaned/
Child and Family Psychosocial Research
Center
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~capp
Children's Creative Learning Center
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~children/
Cuban Research Institute
URL: http://lacc.fiu.edu/cri/
English Language Institute
URL: http://www.eli.fiu.edu/
Florida - Caribbean Institute
URL: http://lacc.fiu.edu/fci/
Florida Center for Analytical Electron
Microscopy
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~emlab/
Florida - Mexico Institute
URL: http://lacc.fiu.edu/fmi/
Future Aerospace Science and
Technology Center for Cryoelectronics
URL: http://www.eng.fiu.edu/FAST/
Global Entrepreneurship Center
URL: http://www.entrepreneurship.fiu.edu
Hemispheric Center for Environmental
Technology
URL: http://www.hcet.fiu.edu/
High Performance Database Research
Center
URL: http://hpdrc.cs.fiu.edu/
Centers & Institutes 71
Infant Development Research Center
URL: http://infantlab.fiu.edu
Institute for Asian Studies
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~asian/
Institute for Children and Families at
Risk
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~icfr
Institute for Hospitality & Tourism
Education & Research
URL: http://hospitality.fiu.edu/ihter
Institute of Government
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~metcntr/
Institute for Judaic & Near Eastern
Studies
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~jewstudi/index.html
Institute for Public Management and
Community Services
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~ipmcs/
Institute for Public Opinion Research
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/ipor/
Institute for Workforce Competiveness
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~xiwc/
Intercultural Dance & Music Institute
URL: http://lacc.fiu.edu/indami/
Intercultural Institute for Educational
Initiatives
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~iied/
International Forensic Research Institute
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~ifri/
International Hurricane Research Center
URL: http://www.ihc.fiu.edu/
International Media Center
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~imc/
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public
Policy & Citizenship Studies
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~ippcs/
Jerome Bain Real Estate Institute
URL: http://cba.fiu.edu/web/jerome/index.htm
Joint Center for Environmental & Urban
Problems
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~metcntr/
Knight Ridder Center for Excellence in
Management
Phone: 348-6332
Latin American and Caribbean Center
URL: http://lacc.fiu.edu/
Lehman Center for Transportation
Research
URL: http://www.enq.fiu.edu/LCTR/
Manufacturing Research Center
URL: http://www.eng.fiu.edu/MRC/
Metropolitan Center
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~metcntr/
National Policy and Resource Center
on Nutrition and Aging
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr/
Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~museum/home.html
Professional Development Center
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~pdc/
Southeast Environmental Research
Center
URL: http://serc.fiu.edu/
Summit of the Americas Center
URL: http://americas.fiu.edu/
Telecommunications and Information
Technology Institute
URL: http://www.it2.fiu.edu/
The Wolfsonian Museum
URL: http://www.wolfsonian.org/
Women's Studies Center
URL: http://www.fiu.edu/~wstudies/
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Florida's Statewide Course
Numbering System
FLORIDA'S STATEWIDE COURSE
NUMBERING SYSTEM
Courses in this catalog are identified by prefixes and
numbers that were assigned by Florida's Statewide
Course Numbering System. This common numbering
system is used by all public postsecondary institutions in
Florida and by participating non-public institutions. The
major purpose of this system is to facilitate the transfer of
courses between participating institutions.
Each participating institution controls the title, credit, and
content of its own courses and recommends the first digit
of the course number to indicate the level at which
students normally take the course. Course prefixes and
the last three digits of the course numbers are assigned by
members of faculty discipline committees appointed for
that purpose by the Florida Department of Education in
Tallahassee. Individuals nominated to serve on these
committees are selected to maintain a representative
balance as to type of institution and discipline field or
specialization.
The course prefix and each digit in the course number
have a meaning in the Statewide Course Numbering
System (SCNS). The list of course prefixes and numbers,
along with their generic titles, is referred to as the "SCNS
taxonomy." Descriptions of the content of courses are
referred to as "statewide course details."
THE COURSE PREFIX
The course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major
division of an academic discipline, subject matter area, or
sub-category of knowledge. The prefix is not intended to
identify the department in which a course is offered.
Rather, the content of a course determines the prefix
designation.
GENERAL RULE FOR COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
Equivalent courses at different institutions are identified by
the same prefixes and same last three digits of the course
number and are guaranteed to be transferable between
the participating institutions that offer the course, with a
few exceptions. (Exceptions are listed below).
For example, a survey course in social problems is
offered by 34 different postsecondary institutions. Each
institution uses "SYG 010" to identify its social problems
course. The level code is the first digit and represents the
year in which students normally take the course at a
specific institution. In the SCNS taxonomy, "SYG" means
"Sociology, General," the century digit "0" represents
"Entry-Level General Sociology," the decade digit "1"
represents "Survey Course," and the unit digit "0"
represents "Social Problems."
In science and other areas, a "C" or "L" after the course
number is known as a lab indicator. The "C" represents a
combined lecture and laboratory course. The "L"
represents a laboratory course or the laboratory part of a
course, having the same prefix and course number without
a lab indicator, which may meet at a different time or
place.
Transfer of any successfully completed course from one
institution to another is guaranteed in cases where the
course to be transferred is equivalent to one offered by the
receiving institution. Equivalencies are established by the
same prefix and last three digits and comparable faculty
credentials at both institutions. For example, SYG 1010
is offered at a community college while the same course is
offered at a state university as SYG 2010. A student who
has successfully completed SYG 1010 at the community
college is guaranteed to receive transfer credit for SYG
2010 at the state university upon transfer. The student
cannot be required to take SYG 2010 again since SYG
1010 is equivalent to SYG 2010. Transfer credit must be
awarded for successfully completed equivalent courses
and used by the receiving institution to determine
satisfaction of requirements on the same basis as credit
awarded to the native students. It is the prerogative of the
receiving institution to offer transfer credit for courses
successfully completed which have not been designated
as equivalent.
AUTHORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
EQUIVALENT COURSES
State Board of Education Rule 6A-1 0.024(1 7), Florida
Administrative Code, reads:
When a student transfers among postsecondary
institutions that are fully accredited by a regional or
national accrediting agency recognized by the United
States Department of Education and that participate in the
common course designation and numbering system, the
receiving institution shall award credit for courses
satisfactorily completed at the previous participating
institutions when the courses are judged by the
appropriate common course designation and numbering
system faculty task forces to be academically equivalent to
courses offered at the receiving institution, including
equivalency of faculty credentials, regardless of the public
or nonpublic control of the previous institution. The award
of credit may be limited to courses that are entered in the
course numbering system. Credits so awarded shall
satisfy institutional requirements on the same basis as
credits awarded to native students.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE GENERAL RULE FOR
EQUIVALENCY
The following courses are exceptions to the general rule
for course equivalencies and may not transfer. Transfer-
ability is at the discretion of the receiving institution:
A. Courses in the 900-999 series(e.g., HUM 2905)
B. Internships, practica, clinical experiences, and
study abroad courses
C. Performance or studio courses in Art, Dance,
Theater, and Music
D. Skills courses in Criminal Justice
E. Graduate courses
F. Courses not offered by the receiving institution
College preparatory and vocational preparatory course
may not be used to meet degree requirements and are not
transferable.
Florida Statewide Course Numbering System 73
Questions about the Statewide Course Numbering
System and appeals regarding course credit transfer
decisions should be directed to ( Name of Institution
Statewide Course Numbering System Contact ) in the
(Office where Institution Contact may be located ) or
the Florida Department of Education, Office of Articulation,
1401 Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-
0400. Special reports and technical information may be
requested by calling telephone number (850) 245-0427 or
SunCom 205-0427.
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76 School of Architecture
Undergraduate Catalog
School of Architecture
Juan Antonio Bueno, Professor and Dean
David F. Bergwall, Associate Professor and Associate
Dean
Nathaniel Q. Belcher, Associate Professor, Assistant
Dean
Alfredo Andia, Assistant Professor
Jaime Canaves, Associate Professor
Marta Canaves, Director, Associate in Design
Jason R. Chandler, Assistant Professor
Adam M. Drisin, Director, Associate Professor
Janine King, Director, Associate Professor
Gisela Lopez-Mata, Associate Professor
Marilys R. Nepomechie, Associate Professor
Nicolas Quintana, Scholar in Architecture and Urbanism
Gray Read, Assistant Professor
Camilo Resales, Associate Professor
Kevin Smith, Assistant Professor
John Stuart, Associate Professor
The School of Architecture is dedicated to advancing the
professions of architecture, interior design and landscape
architecture. In keeping with the nature of these
professions, the programs are taught in an
interdisciplinary manner, taking full advantage of the
resources and areas of expertise offered by each. The
school offers two undergraduate degree programs, a
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Bachelor of Interior
Design, and four graduate degree programs, a Master of
Architecture, a Master of Arts in Architecture, a Master of
Landscape Architecture, and a Master of Arts in
Landscape Architecture. (See Graduate Catalog for
descriptions).
Students applying to the School should plan for tha
financial aspects of a design education. This includes
the costs of computers, software, travel and field trips,
tools and equipment, and building and modeling supplies.
Students must also have continuing access to a personal
computer through purchase, lease or other arrangements.
For further information contact the School.
Community Involvement
The School maintains close ties with architecture, interior
design and landscape architecture professionals.
Professional advisory boards periodically review the
curriculum to maintain program relevance.
Requirements for Admission at the Upper
Division or junior year, Lower Division or
freshman year as well.
Admission is competitive and is not automatically
guaranteed to applicants who meet minimum
requirements. Admission will be offered on a space
available basis to those applicants judged by the Faculty
Admissions Committee to have the greatest potential for
successful completion of the program.
The School of Architecture maintains a controlled
enrollment process to enhance the quality of its programs.
Physical space is limited, thus limiting the number of
students who may be accepted into the majors.
Upper Division Applicants
Students seeking admission to the Upper Division of
programs of the School of Architecture must have a
cumulative GPA in all University work of 2.50, have
completed a minimum of 60 credits, have completed the
CLAST requirement, have completed design studio
courses 1 through and including 4 with a grade of 'C or
better, and be judged by the Faculty Admissions
Committee to have passed a competitive portfolio review.
All applicants will have their credentials reviewed prior to
full admission into the program. All applicants for
admission to the Upper Division must submit a portfolio
for review by the established deadlines. Only grades of 'C
or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale) are accepted for
transfer of applicable prerequisite and core courses from
other institutions. No grade below a 'C will be accepted
for graduation in required courses or required electives.
Native Student Applicants
Freshmen wishing to study in the School of Architecture
should apply directly to the University. These students will
be placed in a pre-architecture program for the Lower
Division preparation toward the degree. Students will be
monitored for appropriate progress toward the Upper
Division. Students not making satisfactory progress will
be required to meet with advisors and may be referred to
the University advising center to seek a change of
intended major. Admission to the pre-major does not
guarantee that seats will be available in design studio
courses.
Transfer Student Applicants
Transfer applicants seeking admission to the major must
meet the criteria set for Upper Division applicants.
Students receiving the AA degree from the architectural
studies program at Miami-Dade Community College are
eligible for consideration for admission to the junior year
under an agreed upon protocol.
All transfer applicants who do not meet the criteria for
consideration for admission to the Upper Division may be
admitted to the pre-major. These applicants cannot be
guaranteed admission to the major and must compete for
available space based on the criteria set for admission to
the Upper Division. Admission to the pre-major does not
guarantee that seats will be available in design studio
courses.
All prospective students who are considering majors
within the School of Architecture must meet the
University's general admission requirements. The
School's academic programs require specific prerequisite
preparation prior to enrollment in certain courses.
Students should check individual program requirements
and be advised by the School well in advance of entry or
transfer into a given program.
Application Deadlines
The School of Architecture considers applications for
admission to the Lower Division and Upper Division
majors only in the Fall Semester. The deadline for
submitting applications and portfolios for review is
February 1 . Notice of admission actions will normally be
mailed by April 1.
Applicants for the pre-major may be considered in Fall,
Spring or Summer. Please see application deadlines
elsewhere in this catalog.
Undergraduate Catalog
School of Architecture 77
Foreign Language Requirement
Students must meet the University Foreign Language
Requirement. Refer to the appropriate sections in the
Catalog's General Information for Admission, and
Registration and Records.
Student Work
Student work submitted to the School in satisfaction of
course or degree requirements, becomes the physical
property of the School. However, students retain all rights
to the intellectual property of such work. This work may
include papers, drawings, models, and other materials.
The School assumes no responsibility for safeguarding
such materials. At its discretion, the School may retain,
return, or discard such materials. The School will not
normally discard the materials of current students without
giving them a chance to reclaim them.
Students must petition the faculty of the School in
writing for any deviation from the established policies. The
faculty will decide on the cases on an individual basis.
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Degree Program Hours: 128
This pre-professional, four-year program provides the
student with a solid base of multi -disciplinary knowledge
related to the field of architecture in preparation for
programs offering Master of Architecture, Master of Arts in
Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, and
Master of Arts in Architecture degrees. Focusing on the
development of skills and understanding, the program
encourages the generation and communication of design
ideas that are supported by historical, theoretical, and
practical constructs. Divided into Lower and Upper
Divisions, the program in Architectural Studies offers
students of design courses in basic design principles and
advanced design problems with complex architectural
projects. The Lower Division classes and studios focus on
an in-depth study of conventions in graphic
communication, and architectural history and theory. The
Upper Division offers the student the opportunity to apply
their learning to advanced architectural projects with
important practical and theoretical applications. With
alumni and alumnae of the School of Architecture
continuing their studies at many of the most competitive
graduate programs in the country, the Program remains
committed to design excellence by providing its students
with the finest undergraduate pre-architectural education
in South Florida.
Lower Division Preparation
Students should enroll in lower division design courses
the first semester they attend FIU or their progress
through the curriculum will be delayed. Seats in lower
division design courses are limited and cannot be
guaranteed to all students.
Undergraduates admitted with less than 36 semester
hours, must meet all the University Lower Division core
requirements.
Lower Division Common Core (34)
ARC 1131 Design Graphics I 3
ARC 1132 Design Graphics II 3
ARC 1301 Design Studio 1 4
ARC 1302 Design Studio 2 4
ARC 1461 Materials and Methods of Design 3
ARC 2303 Design Studio 3 4
ARC 2304 Design Studio 4 4
ARC 2580 Structures and Systems 3
ARC 2701 History of Design from Antiquity to the
Middle Ages 3
ARC 2702 History of Design from the
Renaissance to the XIX Century 3
(H) May fulfill humanities requirements. Check with School
Advisor.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must complete all Core and
General Education requirements for undergraduates as
established by the university.
All Upper Division students must complete a minimum
of 47 semester hours to graduate, which include the
following core requirements or their equivalent:
Upper Division Program (47 minimum)
Major Requirements
ARC 3243 Design Theories 3
ARC 3463 Methods and Materials of Construction
II 3
ARC 4058 Computers Applications in Architecture 3
ARC 4270 Professional Office Practice 3
ARC 4324 Architectural Design 5 4
ARC 4335 Architectural Design 6 4
ARC 4342 Architectural Design 7 4
ARC 4343 Architectural Design 8 4
ARC 4553 Structural Design 4
ARC 4783 History of Design from the XIX Century
to Present 3
ARC 4910 Research Methods 3
ARC/LAA History of Theory Elective 3
BCN4561C Environmental Controls 3
BCN 4564 Environmental Controls in Bldgs. 2 3
Upper Division Electives (9)
Selected with an advisor to meet degree requirements
and program objectives
Bachelor of Interior Design
Degree Program Hours: 120
This professional, four-year program is designed to
enable graduates to work with other professionals such as
architects and engineers in the design of commercial and
institutional projects. The program incorporates the
recommendations and standards of national and local
professional societies and prepares students for work in a
design firm or for self-employment at the professional
level.
The interdisciplinary program allows students to
integrate the technical, managerial, theoretical and design
aspects of interior design.
The program has developed a strong relationship with
the trade and practicing professionals, as exemplified by
the Designers Lecture Series and the annual Festival of
the Trees.
Lower Division Preparation
Students should enroll in Lower Division design courses
the first semester they attend FIU or their progress
through the curriculum will be prolonged. Seats in Lower
Division design courses are limited and can not be
guaranteed to all students.
Undergraduates admitted with less than 36 semester
hours must meet all of the University Lower Division Core
Requirements.
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Undergraduate Catalog
Lower Division Common Core (34)
ARC 1131 Design Graphics I 3
ARC 1132 Design Graphics II 3
ARC 1301 Design Studio 1 4
ARC 1302 Design Studio 2 4
ARC 1461 Materials and Methods of Design 3
ARC 2303 Design Studio 3 4
ARC 2304 Design Studio 4 4
ARC 2580 Structures and Systems 3
ARC 2701 History of Design from Antiquity to the
Middle Ages 3
ARC 2702 History of Design from the
Renaissance to the XIX Century 3
(H) May fulfill humanities requirement (check with School
Advisor)
(M) Meets math requirement
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must complete all Core and
General Education requirements for undergraduates as
established by the university.
All Upper Division students must complete a minimum
of 47 semester hours to graduate, which include the
following Core requiremnts or their equivalent.
Upper Division Program (47 minimum)
ARC 3243 Introduction to Design Theories (H) 3
IND 3423C Sources, Materials & Cost Estimating
for Interiors 3
ARC 4058 Advanced Computers in Architecture 3
IND 4501 Interior Design Practice 3
IND 3215 Interior Design 5 4
IND 3216 Interior Design 6 4
IND 4225 Interior Design 7 4
IND 4226 Interior Design 8 3
IND 4943C Interior Design Research 3
IND 3451C Interior Design Construction Drawing 1 3
IND 4455C Advanced Construction Documents 4
IND 3430C Lighting Design 3
BCN4561C Environmental Controls I 3
IND 4311 Color Theory 3
(H) May fulfill humanities requirement (check with School
Advisor)
Certificate in Landscape Architecture
The School of Architecture has indentified a significant
need for balance amongst our academic disciplines and a
corresponding need for variable options for our
undergraduate student body. The certificate will require
18 semester credit hours and will include courses in the
following areas: History of Landscape Architecture, South
Florida Landscapes, Landscape Development, Landscape
Construction, Landscape Structures, and Landscape
Construction Documentation.
While this option would be most accessible to students
currently enrolled in the School of Architecture
Undergraduate Program either in the Architecture or
Interior Design undergraduate curriculum, motivated
students in related areas of study throughout the
university would be permitted to pursue this
undergraduate certificate. This program is largely a
value-added certificate, for declared majors within the
school of Architecture and related fields such as
Environmental Science and Biology who would like to
seek to expand their academic experience. This
certificate would in fact be available to the larger
undergraduate student body and creates an opportunity to
attract students into the landscape architecture
profession.
Certificate Requirements
Participants must fulfill the requirements outlined for the
Certificate in Landscape Architecture and complete each
course with a satisfactory grade.
Program Requirements
LAA 3212 Landscape Construction Documentation
LAA 3420 Landscape Construction
LAA 3430 Landscape Structures
LAA 3602 South Florida Landscapes
LAA 3712 History of Landscape
LAA 3802 Landscape Development
Certificate in History and Theory of
Architecture
The School of Architecture has identified a need to offer
students a diversity of areas of study within the Design
Fields and to reinforce the academic foundation of the
school. We request to offer a Certificate program in
History and Theory of Architecture for undergraduate
students. The certificate will require 12 semester hours
and will offer courses in History and Theory of
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design. This
certificate program may also attract students from the
College of Arts and Sciences in areas such as History, Art
History, Cultural Studies and Philosophy.
This program is largely a value-added certificate for
students currently enrolled in the School of Architecture
Program in Architecture, however motivated students in
related areas of study throughout the university would not
be permitted to pursue this certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Participants must fulfill the requirements outlined for the
Certificate in Landscape Architecture and complete each
course with a satisfactory grade.
Program Requirements
ARC 2701 History of Design from Antiquity to the
Middle Ages
ARC 2072 History of Design from the Renaissance
to the XIX Century
ARC 3243 Introduction to Design Theories
ARC 4030 Film and the Architecture of Modern Life
ARC 4227 Gender and Architecture
ARC 4730 Culture and Art in Italy
ARC 4752 Architecutral History of the Americas
ARC 4754 Asian and African Architecture
ARC 4755 The Architecture of the City
ARC 4783 History of Design from the XIX Century
to Present
ARC 4910 Research Methods
ARC 4799 The Architecture and Landscape
Architecture of South Florida
ARC 4905 Independent Study
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
ARC-Architecture; IND-lnterior Design; LAA-Landscape
Architecture
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
ARC 1001 Introduction to Design (3). A practical
introduction to the professional, technical, and aesthetic
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aspects of architecture, interior design, landscape
architecture, and environmental and urban systems.
ARC 1131 Design Graphics I (3). An introduction to the
development of Graphic skills for the conception and
communication of design ideas. Subject areas emphasize
orthographic and presentation techniques. Corequisite:
ARC 1301. (F)
ARC 1132 Design Graphics II (3). A continuation of
Design graphics I with the exploration of broader graphic
tools of conceptual representation. Subject areas
emphasize computer graphics and multiple media.
Prerequisite: ARC 1131. Corequisite: ARC 1302 (S)
ARC 1171 Introduction to Computer Applications in
Design 1 (3). A practical exploration to introductory
computer applications appropriate to design disciplines.
ARC 1172 Introduction to Computer Applications in
Design 2 (3). A continuation of introduction to computer
applications in design 1 with a broader exploration of
introductory computer applications appropriate to design
disciplines.
ARC 1190 Portfolio Design 1 (3). An introduction to
creating, binding and reproducing graphic materials for
presentation.
ARC 1191 Portfolio Design 2 (3). The second course in
Portfolio Design. Students will develop their own portfolios
using a variety of techniques. Prerequisite: Portfolio
Design 1 .
ARC 1213 Design Concepts 2 (3). A continuation of
design concepts 1 with a broader exploration design
principles, environmental and human factors, as well as
the examination of design ideas.
ARC 1244 Introduction to Design 2 (3). A continuation
of introduction to design 1 with broader explorations of
professional, technical, and aesthetic aspects of
architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and
urban systems. Prerequisite: ARC 1001.
ARC 1301 Design Studio 1 (4). An introduction to
concepts, fundamental design elements, and systems of
order that inform two and three-dimensional design.
Corequisite: ARC 1131. (F)
ARC 1302 Design Studio 2 (4). A continuation of Design
1 (ARC 1301). An introduction to principles of proportion
and scale with an emphasis on the relationship between
the body and three dimensional space. The design
process is emphasized. Prerequisite: ARC 1301;
Corequisite: ARC 1132. (S)
ARC 1461 Materials and Methods of Design (3). An
introduction of materials and methods. In this course
properties of materials and performance in a variety of
light building, interior and environmental assemblies are
explored. (F)
ARC 1930 Special Topics/Architectural Design I (4). An
introduction to the basic perceptual, social, cultural,
environmental and technical issues of architectural
design. Basic architectural design projects.
ARC 2210 Design Concepts (3). Introduction to
principles of design and perception, study of user's need
for relationship with environmental and human factors.
Examination of design ideas and their development. (S)
ARC 2303 Design Studio 3 (4). A continuation of design
studio 2, site, social, cultural and environmental issues
are the generator for design projects with repetitive spatial
and progammatic issues. Prerequisites: ARC 1301 and
ARC 2701 . (F)
ARC 2304 Design Studio 4 (4). A continuation of design
studio 3 structure, material, design details, human factors
and interior architecture are explored for small scale infill
urban buildings project. Prerequisites: ARC 2303, ARC
1461. (S)
ARC 2580 Structures and Systems (3). Introduction to
principles of physical science for design problems of
structures, spaces and ecological systems. Topics
include, structural systems and environmental systems of
building and their natural surroundings. Prerequisites:
PHY 2053, MAC 2147.
ARC 2701 History of Design from Antiquity to the
Middle Ages (3). Survey of architectural, interior, and
landscape design from antiquity to the Middle Ages,
including western and non-western traditions critical
reading and writing course. Written work meets state
composition requirement of 6,000 written words. (F)
ARC 2702 History of Design from the Renaissance to
the XIX Century (3). Survey of architectural, interior, and
landscape design from the Renaissance to the XIX
century, including western and non-western traditions.
Critical reading and writing course. (S)
ARC 2931 Architectural Design 2 (4). Proportioning
systems for architecture students stressing the
understanding of human proportions in a 3D Space
Research on modulating techniques and integration of
interior and exterior spaces. Prerequisite: ARC 1 930.
ARC 3031 Miami in Film (3). How the natural and built
environment of South Florida is portrayed in films.
ARC 3057 Computer Graphics in Design (3). An
intensive hands-on introduction to software for processing
text and graphics, as it relates to the field of graphic
design. Various computer applications in design.
Prerequisite: CGS 2060.
ARC 3182 Design and the Virtual Environment (3).
Implementation of real-time, three-dimensional virtual
reality technology into existing and proposed design
works.
ARC 3192 Design Presentation Graphics (3).
Exploration of design presentation techniques and
portfolio design through the use of digital photography,
digital illustration, desk top publishing and web page.
ARC 3243 Introduction to Design Theories (3).
Introduction to the environmental parameters,
morphological concepts and ideological principles that
generate form and meaning in architecture and landscape
architecture. (F)
ARC 3463 Materials and Methods of Construction II
(3). A study of the types of construction and materials
used in building interiors. How materials are properly
installed and inspected, including the use of special
equipment, in accordance to drawings, specifications,
codes, standards, and agencies' recommendations.
Prerequisite: ARC 1461. (S)
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ARC 3741 Urban Architecture and the 20 th Century (3).
This course will examine debates on urban architecture
surrounding the rise of Modernism in the 1920s and will
follow those lines of thought into current discussion of
architectural design in cities.
ARC 3905 Solar Decathalon (3). Research based course
to develop the architectural and engineering concepts for
the solar decathalon house.
ARC 3919 Architectural Research Methods (3). Survey
of research methods applicable to the study of the
cultural, spatial, material and aesthetic implications of
architecture. The emphasis of the course is on
involvement in original research. (F)
ARC 3932 Special Topics Design Studio (4). An
architectural design studio based on a particular aspect of
architectural design under the direction of appropriate
faculty.
ARC 4030 Film and the Architecture of Modern Life
(3). Critical overview of social and spatial implications of
film on architecture and design over the course of the 20 th
century.
ARC 4058 Computer Applications in Architecture (3).
Advanced study of computer software packages
applicable to the architecture office environment, with
particular emphasis on CAD software, graphics packages
and desktop publishing. (F.S.SS)
ARC 4114 Special Projects (3). Will focus on the
development of adequate drawing skills in relationship to
the understanding of a building and a site through
sketching, graphic analysis, measured drawings,
rendering and presentation. The course consists of site
visits and workshops.
ARC 4173 3D Computer Modeling (3). This course will
explore computer modeling in Architecture. Prerequisite:
Program Approval.
ARC 4174 Computer Rendering in Architecture (3).
This course will explore 3D rendering in architecture.
Prerequisites: Program approval.
ARC 4183 Architecture and the Virtual Environment
(3). Implementation of virtual reality technology in
architectural representations of existing and proposed
built environments for presentation and design research.
Prerequisites: ARC 4173 and ARC 4174.
ARC 4185 Interactive Media (3). Presentation of digital
images through an interactive and animated interface
online or offline, as well as exploration of ideologies of
interactive media.
ARC 4188 Visual Effects (3). Introduction of digital video
and audio post-production techniques that add sound, text
and visual effects to animations, as well as exploration of
ideologies of digital animation.
ARC 4227 Gender and Architecture (3). A theoretical,
visual and professional exploration of women's and men's
roles, identities, and histories in public and private built
environments.
ARC 4270C Professional Office Practice (3).
Assignments in office administration, negotiation of
contracts, fee structure, professional ethics, client and
public relations. Business organization, procedure
scheduling and task allocation within design professional
practices. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (F)
ARC 4324 Architectural Design 5 (4). Integration of
structure and construction techniques in the production of
a small to mid-sized public project that incorporates site
considerations, materials and structure. Prerequisites:
ARC 2304, BCN 2402C and admission to the major. (F)
ARC 4335 Architectural Design 6 (4). This studio
focuses on housing and related components including the
repetitive spatial and structural elements, circulation and
contextual considerations. Prerequisite: ARC 4324. (S)
ARC 4342 Architectural Design 7 (4). A flexible
framework for appropriate investigations of complex
spatial, programmatic, contextual, constructional and
ethical issues involved in design projects. Course content
varies with instructor. Prerequisites: ARC 4335. (F)
ARC 4343 Architectural Design 8 (4). Architectural
design explorations of site, building codes, community
objectives will be undertaken through individual
programming, process and design initiatives for a complex
building project. Prerequisite: ARC 4342. (S)
ARC 4553 Structural Design (4). Exploration of structural
specifications as outlined by appropriate codes and
manuals to introduce structural analysis, loadings and
structural elements commonly encountered in
construction for architectural analysis and design.
Prerequisite: ARC 2580. (SS)
ARC 4696 Basic Utilities and Housing (3). The study of
the importance of basic utilities (such as roads, sewer and
water supply systems) in housing planning and
construction. A relative cost analysis. Health problems
and sociological effects of lack of basic utilities. Innovative
concepts to incorporate basic utilities to ail housing
projects in developing countries. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor.
ARC 4730 Culture and Art in Italy (3). Course describes
the evolution of culture and aesthetics and their
immediate relationship with the creation of these works.
Consists of site visits and class lectures.
ARC 4752 Architectural History of the Americas (3).
Historical analysis of the development of built forms and
styles in tropical and subtropical Americas. Investigating
its socio-political and artistic context. Prerequisite: ARC
2701.
ARC 4754 Asian and African Architecture (3).
Comprehensive study of architectural forms, styles, and
construction techniques in Asia and Africa. Prerequisites:
ARC 2701 , ARC 2702, ARC 4783.
ARC 4755 The Architecture of the City (3). To analyze
the layering that composes urban form and to offer a
basis of historical and theoretical information in order to
take advantage of particular experience. Different periods
of urban history are presented.
ARC 4783 History of Design from the XIX Century to
Present (3). Survey of architectural, interior, and
landscape design from the XIX century to the present,
including western and non-western traditions. Critical
reading and writing course. (F)
ARC 4796 Social History of the Built Form (3). The art
of urbanism, its roots in society, its techniques and
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aesthetics. Latest trends and theories. Real urbanism,
the appropriate contemporary process to achieve the
recovery of place in our society.
ARC 4799 The Architecture and Landscape
Architecture of South Florida (3). Overview of the
natural resources, cultural traditions and architectural
precedents which have fomented the regionalist
architecture and landscape architecture of South Florida.
Prerequisite: Program approval. (SS)
ARC 4905 Independent Study (1-5). Specialized
individual studies under supervision of faculty advisor.
Consent of faculty advisor required. Prerequisite:
Departmental approval. (F,S,SS)
ARC 4910 Research Methods (3). Survey of architectural
research methods that use primary and secondary
sources and materials to study historical and
contemporary issues involved in the built environment.
Prerequisite: ARC 2304. (F)
ARC 4940 Architecture Internship (3). Advanced issues
in architecture practice learned through work experience
with licensed professionals. Prerequisites: ARC 4270,
ARC 3463, ARC 4553.
ARC 5035 Film and the Architecture of Modern Life
(3). Critical overview of social and spatial implications of
film on architecture and design over the course of the 20 lh
century.
ARC 5036 Miami in Film (3). How the natural and built
environment of South Florida is portrayed in films.
ARC 5037 Architecutre and Video Media (3). This
course will examine intersections between architecture
and video media from critical historical and contemporary
perspectives.
ARC 5075 Formative Studio (6). Introduction to concept
development, spatial expression, and representational
techniques in architecture. (F)
ARC 5076 Formative Studio 2 (6). A continuation of
architectural design investigations begun in Formative
Studio. Prerequisite: ARC 5075. (S)
ARC 5077 Formative Studio 3 (6). An Architectural
Design Studio that builds upon concepts and approaches
presented in Formative Studio and Formative Studio 2.
Prerequisite: ARC 5076.
ARC 5175 3D Computer Modeling in Architecture (3).
This advanced course will explore computer modeling in
architecture. Prerequisite: Program approval.
ARC 5176C Computer Practices in Design II (3).
Advanced study in concepts, issues and methods in
computer-aided architectural design. Prerequisite: ARC
4058 or equivalent.
ARC 5177 Computer Rendering in Architecture (3).
This advanced course will explore 3D rendering in
Architecture. Prerequisites: Program approval.
ARC 5184 Architecture and the Virtual Environment
(3). Implementation of virtual reality technology in
architectural representations of existing and proposed
built environments for presentation and design research.
Prerequisites: ARC 4173, ARC 4174.
ARC 5186 Interactive Media (3). Presentation of digital
images through an interactive and animated interface
online or offline, as well as exploration of ideologies of
interactive media.
ARC 5189 Visual Effects (3). Introduction of digital video
and audio post-production techniques that add sound, text
and visual effects to animations, as well as exploration of
ideologies of digital animation.
ARC 5193 Design Presentation Graphics (3).
Exploration of design presentation techniques and
portfolio design through the use of digital photography,
digital illustration, desk top publishing and web page.
ARC 5205 Advanced Design Theories (3). This seminar
analyzes western and non-western examples of critical
ideology through the investigation of key historical
moments and current architectural theory and practice.
(S)
ARC 5361 Graduate Design 1 (6). Exploration of highly
articulated projects of small scale utilizing innovative
research methods to strengthen and clarify design
concepts taken to a detailed resolution. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing. Corequisite: ARC 5483. (F)
ARC 5362 Graduate Design 2 (6). This course explores
architectural projects of medium to large scale applying
innovative building technologies to a highly resolved
spatial organization. Prerequisite: ARC 5361 C. (S)
ARC 5396 Case Studies in Architecture (3). The course
explores the vast array of decisions that create the
architectural experience of outstanding built works.
ARC 5483 Innovations in Building Technology (3).
Experimental approach to new materials and methods
applicable to the field of construction. Corequisite: ARC
5361. (F)
ARC 5483L Innovations in Building Technology Lab
(1). Field and laboratory exercises in the evaluation of
technical support assemblies for buildings. Corequisites:
ARC 5361.
ARC 5745 Urban Architecture and the 20 th Century (3).
The course will examines debates on urban architecture
surrounding the rise of Modernism in the 1920s and will
follow those lines of thought into current discussions of
architectural design in cities.
ARC 5750 Architectural History of the Americas (3).
Historical analysis of the development of built forms and
styles in tropical and subtropical Americas, investigating
its socio-political and artistic context. Prerequisite:
Program approval.
ARC 5786 Urbanism: Social History of the Built Form
(3). This course introduces students to historical analysis,
theories, techniques and aesthetics as they relate to
urban design.
ARC 5803 Preservation Architecture: Issues and
Practices (3). This course explores issues and practices
of architectural preservation as an integral concern of
architecture.
ARC 5905 Solar Decathalon (1). Research based course
to develop the architectural and engineering concepts for
the solar decathalon house.
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ARC 5933 Special Topics (1-6). Coursework on a
particular aspect of architecture under the direction of
faculty in a classroom format. Prerequisite: Program
approval.
ARC 5938 Special Topics Design Studio (6). An
architectural design studio based on a particular aspect of
architectural design and relevant ideologies under the
direction of appropriate faculty.
ARC 5XXX Site Development in Architecture (3).
Issues, controls and methods pertinent to the
physiographic, topographical, and cultural determinants of
site design in architecture.
ARC 5XXX Environmental Systems in Architecture (3).
Development of an understanding of environmentally
sensitive design. Climate and region as a major
determinant of building design; sustainability, energy
conservation, passive solar design, daylight and natural
ventilation will be examined.
ARC 5XXX Alternative Studio (6). Topical studies in
architecture, on issues of current interest, with the
participation of visiting lecturers, or abroad. (SS)
IND 1932 Special Topics/Interior Design I (4). An
introduction to the basic perceptual, social, cultural,
environmental and technical issues of interior design.
Basic interior design projects.
IND 2100 History of Interiors I (3). An analysis of the
history of architectural interiors, furniture and decorative
arts from ancient times through the Neo-Classical Period.
Recommended prerequisite: ARC 2701 . (S)
IND 2130 History of Interiors II (3). An analysis of the
history of architectural interiors, furniture and decorative
arts from the Neo-Classical Period to the present.
Prerequisite: IND 2100. (F)
IND 3131 History of Modern Interior Design (3).
Analysis of the 20 lh century architectural interiors, furniture
and decorative arts from 1890-present. Prerequisites:
ARC 2701, ARC 2702.
IND 3214 Interior Design 4 (4). Fundamental problems of
interior design, spatial organizations, and human factors.
Attention to interior construction details by means of
scale, finishes, furniture and equipment. Prerequisites:
ARC 2303 or equivalent. (S)
IND 3215 Interior Design 5 (4). Analysis, programing and
design of commerical facilities including hospitality and
retail. Students research the functions, and requirements
of the project, design the interior spaces, develop
architectural details and work on the selection of furniture
and finishes. Prerequisite: IND 3214. Corequisites: IND
3451C, IND3423C. (F)
IND 3216 Interior Design 6 (4). Consideration and
application of design criteria with an emphasis on
planning and design of interior for the work environment.
Students develop programs, work on space planning, as
well as furniture selection, illumination and selected
architectural details. Prerequisites: IND 3215, IND
3451 C, IND 3423C. Corequisite: ARC 4270. (S)
IND 3423C Sources, Materials, and Cost Estimating for
Interiors (3). Sources and materials used by interior
designers in the development of a design project.
Materials available in the market for furniture finishes and
equipment and its costs are analyzed. Prerequisites: ARC
1461 and ARC 2580. Corequisites: IND 3215, IND
3451 C.(S)
IND 3430C Lighting Design (3). A fundamental course in
lighting with emphasis on interaction with the design of an
interior space. Prerequisites: IND 3215 or Architectural
Design 5 (ARC 4324). (F)
IND 3451 C Interior Design Construction Drawing 1 (4).
Development of Interior Design working drawings with
emphasis on detailing and cabinetry. Prerequisites: ARC
1461, ARC 2580. Corequisites: IND 3215, IND 3423C.
IND 3930 Special Topics Design Studio (4). An interior
design studio based on a particular aspect of interior
design under the direction of appropriate faculty.
IND 4225 Interior Design 7 (4). Analysis of the human
condition in design. Topics include the behavioral and
environmental sciences, ergonomics, and ecology and
their impact on design. Prerequisite: IND 3216.
Corequisite: IND 4455C. (F)
IND 4226 Interior Design 8 (3). The final studio involves
projects of increased scale and complexity. The studio
emphasizes the diversity of aspects that integrate the
design process from conceptual formulations and
programming to the full development of the design thesis.
Prerequisite: IND 4225. (S)
IND 4311 Color Theory (3). Use of color in the built
environment including principal color systems, methods of
color harmony, effects of visual phenoqpna, and various
psychological, cultural and historical implications.
Prerequisite: IND 3216. Corequisite: IND 3215. (F)
IND 4441 C Furniture Design (3). Introduction to the
human factors, concepts, function, materials and
techniques of furniture design. Prerequisite: ARC 4058.
(SS)
IND 4455C Advanced Construction Documents (4).
Advanced production of construction documents.
Includes design of architectural details, material
specification, integration of building systems, and
application of life safety-accessibility issues.
Prerequisites! IND 3451 C, IND 3423C, IND 3216. (F)
IND 4501 Interior Design Practice (3). The student will
be introduced to the specific skills necessary to succeed
in the preparation of of legal documents and
specifications. Prerequisite: IND 3215. (S)
IND 4940 Interior Design Internship (3). Advanced
issues in interior design practice learned through work
experience with licensed professionals. Prerequisites:
ARC 4270, IND 3451 C, IND 3423C, IND 3430C.
IND 4943C Interior Design Research (3). Preparation of
program fori the final interior design studio project.
Instruction on methods of information gathering, analysis,
and evaluation. Environment and behavior theories will
be explored. Prerequisites or Corequisites: IND 3216 and
IND 4225. (FJ)
IND 5XXX History of 21 " Century Furniture Design (3).
Students will research and analyze the social, political,
technical economic and theoretical forces that contribute
to new movements in late 20 lh century and early 21 s1
century furniture design.
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IND 5XXX Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship
in Furniture Design (3). Learn about industry standards
and entrepreneurial strategies that successful designers
and furniture companies use when bringing new designs
to different markets.
IND 5XXX Special Topics Design Studio (6). An interior
design studio based on a particular aspect of interior
design and relevant ideologies under the direction of
appropriate faculty.
IND 5XXXC Advanced Furniture Design (6). Research,
analyze and design furniture using wood, metals and
plastics. Instruction will include advanced technical skills
and emphasis on qualitative and conceptual aspects of
design.
IND 5XXXC Furniture Design (6). Providing a general
overview of furniture design process, this design/build
studio course teaches students about ergonomics, scale,
space, structure and materiality related to furniture design.
LAA 3212 Landscape Construction Documentation (3).
Production of landscape construction documents,
including drawings and project manual with bidding
documents, contract documents and technical
specifications on the computer. Prerequisite: Program
approval.
LAA 3333 Site Analysis and Design (3). Introduction to
ecological, functional, and aesthestic considerations in
site analysis, planning and design.
LAA 3350 Landscape Design I (4). Application of Basic
Design principles to the design of landscape and garden.
A general survey of design elements, restraints, plant
materials, and other garden materials will aid the student
to develop projects in a laboratory environment. (S)
LAA 3420 Landscape Construction (3). Technical
aspects of the design and specification of sitework,
including materials, products, and methods of installation
used in landscape construction. Prerequisite: Program
approval.
LAA 3430 Landscape Structures (3). Production of
landscape construction details for structures and systems
used in landscape architecture. Prerequisite: Program
approval.
LAA 3602 South Florida Landscapes (3). Study of the
structure, function, and change in the natural and cultural
landscapes of tropical and subtropical regions.
Prerequisite: Program approval.
LAA 3712 History of Landscape Architecture (3).
Historical survey of the principal sites and traditions
manifested in the evolution of landscape architecture and
urban design from antiquity to the present. Prerequisite:
Program approval.
LAA 3802 Landscape Development (3). Technical
aspects of the design and specification of earthwork,
including materials, products, and methods of installation
used in landscape development. Prerequisite: Program
approval.
LAA 3905C Special Topics Design Studio (4). A
landscape architectural design studio based on a
particular aspect of landscape architectural design under
the direction of appropriate faculty.
LAA 3XXX GIS Applications in Landscape Modeling
(3). Introduction to spatial modeling capabilities of GIS in
the environmental planning process addressing ecological
issues and the physical, biological and social
characteristics of the landscape. Prerequisite: Program
Approval.
LAA 5233 Theory of Planting Design (3). Study of
principles and methods related to the ecological,
functional, and aesthetic use of vegetation in landscape
architecture. Prerequisite: Program approval. (SS)
LAA 5235 Theory of Landscape Architecture (3).
Critical review of the environmental parameters,
morphological concepts and ideological principles that
generate form and meaning in landscape architecture.
Prerequisite: LAA 5716. (S)
LAA 5243 Regional Landscape Issues (3). Exploration
of the landscape as cultural construct of social, economic,
and scientific values relevant to regional issues of land
use and management. Prerequisite: Program approval.
(SS)
LAA 5371 Computer Practices in Landscape
Architecture (3). Computer applications of graphics,
modeling, and animation techniques used in landscape
architecture. Prerequisite: Program approval. (SS)
LAA 5374 Introduction to Computer Practices in
Landscape Architecture (3). Computer application of
drafting and design techniques used in landscape
architecture. Prerequisite: Program approval. (F)
LAA 5378 GIS Applications in Landscape Modeling
(3). Introduction to modeling capabilities of GIS in the
environmental planning process addressing the natural
and cultural characteristics of the landscape.
Prerequisite: Program Approval. (SS)
LAA 5422 Landscape Development (3). Technical
aspects of the design and specification of earthwork,
including materials, products, and methods of installation
used in landscape development. Prerequisite: LAA 5371 .
(F)
LAA 5423 Landscape Construction (3). Technical
aspects of the design and specification of sitework,
including materials, products, and methods of installation
used in landscape construction. Prerequisite: LAA 5422.
(S)
LAA 5425 Landscape Construction Documentation (3).
Production of landscape construction documents,
including drawings and project manual with bidding
documents, contract documents and technical
specifications on the computer. Prerequisite: LAA 5427.
(F)
LAA 5427 Landscape Structures (3). Production of
landscape construction details for structures and systems
used in landscape architecture. Prerequisite: LAA 5423.
(F)
LAA 5540 Landscape Horticulture (3). Overview of
horticultural management practices related to the growth,
transport, installation, and maintenance of vegetative
materials used in landscape architecture. Prerequisite:
Program approval. (SS)
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LAA 5541 South Florida Landscapes (3). Study of
structure, function, and change in the natural and cultural
landscapes of tropical and subtropical Florida.
Prerequisite: Program approval. (S)
LAA 5652 Formative Studio (6). Introduction to concept
development, spatial expression, and representational
techniques in landscape architecture. Prerequisite:
Program approval. (F)
LAA 5653 Site Studio (6). Application of landscape
architecture principles and methods to site design in
tropical and subtropical contexts. Prerequisite: LAA 5652.
(S)
LAA 5715 History and Theory of Architecture (3).
Overview of the history and theory of architecture and
urban design from antiquity to the present. Prerequisite:
Program approval. (SS)
LAA 5716 History of Landscape Architecture (3).
Historical survey of the principal sites and traditions
manifested in the evolution of landscape architecture and
urban design from antiquity to the present. Prerequisite:
Program approval. (F)
LAA 5905C Speical Topics Design Studio (6). A
landscape architectural design studio based on a
particular aspect of landscape architectural design and
relevant ideologies under the direction of appropriate
faculty.
URP 5316 Environmental and Urban Systems (3).
Overview of basic issues and principles of environmental
and urban planning and design systems. Emphasis will be
placed on multi-disciplinary linkages.
URP 5912 Research Methods (3). Methods of
information search, data interpretaion, and hypotheses
formulation used in the field.
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School of Architecture
Dean Juan Antonio Bueno
Associate Dean David F. Bergwall
Assistant Dean Nathaniel Q. Belcher
Faculty
Andia, Alfredo, MDes, PhD (University of California-
Berkeley), Assistant Professor, Architecture
Belcher, Nathaniel Q., MArch, AIA (Harvard University),
Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, Architecture
Bergwall, David F., MBA, DBA (George Washington
University), Associate Professor, Associate Dean
Bueno, J.A., MLA, ASLA, PE (Harvard University),
Professor, Dean
Canaves, Jaime, MArch, FAIA, IIDA (University of
Florida), Associate Professor, Architecture
Canaves, Marta, MLA, IIDA (Florida International
University), Director, Associate in Design, Landscape
Architecture
Chandler, Jason R., MArch, AIA (Harvard University),
Assistant Professor, Architecture
Drisin, Adam M., MArch (Harvard University), Director,
Associate Professor, Architecture
King, Janine MArch (University of Oregon), Director,
Associate Professor, Interior Design
Lopez-Mata, Gisela, MS (Pratt Institute), Associate
Professor, Interior Design
Nepomechie, Marilys, MArch, AIA (Massachusetts
Institute of Technology), Associate Professor,
Architecture
Quintana, Nicolas, NCARB (University of Havana),
Scholar in Architecture and Urbanism
Read, Gray, MArch, PhD, RA (University of
Pennsylvania), Assistant Professor, Architecture
Rosales, Camilo, MArch, RA (Harvard University),
Associate Professor, Architecture
Smith, Kevin, MArch (Virginia Polytechnic and State
University), Assistant in Design, Architecture
Stuart, John A., MArch, AIA (Columbia University),
Associate Professor, Architecture
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College of Arts and Sciences
Dean, (Interim)
Associate Dean, College Relations
Associate Dean, Budget and
Facilities
Associate Dean, Biscayne Bay
Campus,
Assistant Dean, Advising
Director, School of Computer
Science
Interim Director, School of Music
Mark Szuchman
Gisela Casines
Kenneth G. Furton
Joyce Peterson
Kenton Harris
Yi Deng
Joseph Rohm
The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to
teach, engage in research and creative artistic activity,
and serve the community. This mission derives from the
College's traditional focus on the fundamental intellectual
disciplines and the premise that a coherent and
intellectually rigorous curriculum of the humanities, arts,
mathematics, and the social and natural sciences is the
foundation for excellence in any undergraduate education.
The College provides such programs for students enrolled
in the Unversity's Core Curriculum and offers elective
courses for students who seek degrees from the
University's other colleges and schools. Many
professional degree programs require courses in specific
Arts and Sciences disciplines; these needs are carefully
addressed.
The College's mission goes beyond introductory and
service courses by exploring the full implications of the
arts and sciences disciplines in historical and
contemporary society. High quality undergraduate degree
programs educate students in the fundamentals of each
discipline. Graduate programs provide in-depth training for
the best students and allow faculty members the
opportunity to teach at the frontiers of their fields.
Rigorous academic research, scholarship, and creative
activity are integral components of faculty activities in all
disciplines and are the heart of graduate education.
Characteristically, the liberal arts endeavor is to
synthesize. Thus, in addition to traditional degree
programs, the College coordinates special areas and
interests through a number of certificate and
interdisciplinary degree programs.
The College is composed of 19 departments, the
School of Computer Science, the School of Music, and
several interdisciplinary programs.
Undergraduate Programs
The College offers departmental programs of study
leading to Bachelor's degrees in art, art history, Asian
studies, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science,
dance, earth sciences, economics, English, environmental
studies, French, geography, history, information
technology, international relations, marine biology,
mathematics, mathematical sciences, music, philosophy,
physics, political science, Portuguese, psychology,
religious studies, sociology and anthropology, Spanish,
statistics, and theatre. The College also offers
interdisciplinary programs leading to Bachelor's degrees
in humanities, liberal studies, and women's studies. A
labor studies concentration is available in the liberal
studies program.
Minor programs of study are offered in art and art
history, astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science,
dance, earth sciences, economics, English, environmental
studies, French language and culture, general translation
studies, geography, history, humanities, international
relations, marine biology, mathematical sciences,
mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political
science, Portuguese, psychology, religious studies,
sociology and anthropology, Spanish language and
culture, statistics, and theatre.
Certificate Programs
Students can earn through the College certificates in the
following: Actuarial Studies, African Studies, African-New
World Studies, American Studies, Ancient Mediterranean
Civilization, Asian Studies, Asian Globalization and Latin
American Studies, Chinese Studies, Comparative
Immunology, Cuban and Cuban-American Studies,
Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, European Studies,
Film Studies, Forensic Science, Gerontological Studies,
International Studies, Japanese Studies, Judaic Studies,
Labor Studies, Labor Studies and Labor Relations, Latin
American and Caribbean Studies, Law, Ethics and
Society, Legal Translation and Court Interpreting,
Linguistic Studies, Population and Development, Pre-
Modern Cultures, Portuguese Translation, Portuguese
Interpretation, Professional Language, Public Policy
Studies, Translation Studies, Tropical Commercial Botany,
and Women's Studies.
Admission
FIU freshmen and sophomore students may be coded
with an "intended" major in the College upon earning 24
semester hours.
They may be fully admitted to the College if they have
earned 60 semester hours, have a cumulative grade point
average (GPA) of 2.0, and have passed the CLAST. Full
admission to the College is accomplished by filing the
form "Request for Acceptance into Upper Division
College/School."
A transfer student having an Associate in Arts degree
from a Florida community college or having completed the
equivalent coursework at a four-year institution with a
minimum of 60 semester hours earned, having a
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, and having
passed the CLAST may be admitted to a program in the
College. Applicants must submit an Application for
Admission to the University and must follow the regular
University procedures. Applicants must be eligible for
admission to the University before admission to the
College.
All students are encouraged to seek advising as early
as possible in the department/program of their choice,
even if they have not yet been fully admitted into that
major.
College Requirements for a Baccalaureate
Degree
Candidates to the Bachelor's degree must satisfy
individual departmental requirements, and the following
College requirements, in addition to the University-wide
requirements listed elsewhere:
1. A minimum of 120 semester hours in acceptable
coursework is required.
2. At least half of the upper division credits in any major
must have been taken in at FIU.
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3. In the last 60 semester hours of enrollment, students
must earn nine semester hours of elective credits through
coursework outside the major, six of which are to be taken
outside the department sponsoring the program.
4. Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all
courses required for the major. A grade of "C-" or lower is
not acceptable in any required course.
5. Of the total number of hours submitted for
graduation, a minimum of 48 semester hours must be in
upper division courses.
6. Students must demonstrate competency in a foreign
language, or in American Sign Language, at the level of
the second semester of a college language sequence.
(High school courses cannot be used to fulfill this
requirement.) This requirement may be met by
successfully completing with a grade of 'C or better (C-
does not count): a) the second semester of a two-
semester sequence basic language course or b) any
second-year or third-year foreign language course. This
requirement may also be fulfilled by presenting acceptable
scores in the Advanced Placement Exam, the SAT II, the
CLEP exam, or other approved instruments. Students
should consult their advisors for more specific information.
7. One-and two-credit physical activity courses (with the
prefixes PEL, PEM, PEN) cannot be included as part of
the hours needed for graduation.
College Requirements for a Minor
Students who desire to earn a minor must satisfy
individual departmental/program requirements and the
following College requirements:
1. At least half of the courses used to fulfill the
requirements must have been taken at FIU.
2. Earn a grade of "C" or higher in all courses required
for the minor. A grade of "C-" or lower is not acceptable in
any required course.
Note: The programs, policies, requirements, and
regulations listed in this catalog are continually subject to
review in order to serve the needs of the University's
various publics and to respond to the mandates of the
Florida Board of Education and the Florida Legislature.
Changes may be made without advance notice. Please
refer to the General Information section for the
University's policies, requirements, and regulations.
Phi Beta Kappa
The College of Arts and Sciences is home to the Epsilon
chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's most prestigious
honor society. Established in 1776 at the College of
William and Mary, this society is exclusively for arts and
sciences majors who have studied broadly in a variety of
its disciplines.
Membership is by invitation not by application. During
the semester when students graduate, they are evaluated
by the chapter to determine their eligibility. Summer
graduates are considered during the succeeding fall
semester. The chapter committee examines not only the
student's grade point average, but also the breadth and
rigor of coursework in the arts and sciences. In particular,
candidates need to demonstrate knowledge of
mathematics and of a foreign language at least minimally
appropriate for liberal education.
Students who wish further information on the
requirements for membership should contact Professors
Geoff Smith (Computer Science) or Leonard Keller
(Chemistry).
Interdisciplinary Courses
The College of Arts and Sciences has several
interdisciplinary programs which are not based in a
specific academic department. The courses offered by
these programs therefore are not found in the
departmental listings in the Catalog. For this reason, they
are included here.
ASN 3042 Asian Religions and the Arts (3). Examines
the richly diverse and complex forms of art and artistic
expression in the various Asian religions against the
background of their respective cultural settings.
ASN 3403 Zen and the Art of Tea Ceremony (3). An
introduction to the cultural traditions and social behavior of
Asia that covers the history, theory, and practice of
Chado, or Way of Tea, a Zen-Buddhist inspired art.
ASN 3410 Introduction to East Asia (3). An overview of
East Asia from traditional to modern times including the
interaction among Asian cultures as well as between Asia
and the world.
ASN 4510 Dynamics of Asia (3). An interdisciplinary
study of the classical and contemporary periods in Asian
civilizations, including tradition and modernization, culture
and the arts, gender and diversity, and international
relations.
ASN 4911 Independent Research in Asian Studies (1-
6). Topics selected to meet academic needs for students
doing research in same special area in Asian Studies.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ASN 5315 Survey of Modern Asia (3). Focus on
modernization, or the transition from pre-modern
(classical and medieval) to elements of the modern,
including westernization, industrialization, and the roles of
capitalism, communism, imperialism, and colonialism, as
well as the impact of post-colonialism and post-modern
society in Asia.
ASN 5910 Independent Research in Asian Studies (1-
6). Topics will be selected to meet academic needs for
students doing research in some specialized area of asian
studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ISC 4947 Entrepreneurial Science Internship (1-20).
Internship in a faculty laboratory with emphasis on finding
commercial applications of the laboratory's ongoing
research. May be repeated. Prerequisite: GEB 4113.
ISE 4XXX International Student Exchange (1-20).
Registration for students studying overseas in official FIU
programs.
LAS 5955 Haiti Study Abroad (3). Study abroad
examination of Haitian Politics and Society. Part of
Haitian Summer Institute. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
SLS 1501 First Year Experience (1). A review of basic
skills and competencies necessary to college success
including time management, study skills, and academic
policies/procedures. Includes mandated information.
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African-New World Program Undergraduate
Courses
AFA 2000 African World-Introduction (3). A core
requirement for those considering a certificate or major in
African-New World Studies. Key ideas, thinkers, theories,
and geographical locations of peoples and culture of the
African diaspora.
AFA 3153 African Civilization, Religion and
Philosophy (3). An Introductory level overview of Ancient
African origins of Civilization, Religion and Philosophy.
Prerequisites: Introduction to African New World Studies
AFA 2000 or approval of director.
AFA 4104 Teaching the African-American Experience
(3). Teachers Institute which includes literature, culture,
history, politics, and the arts designed to meet Florida
State Teachers Certification requirements. Includes
instruction on pedagogy, teaching methods and FCAT.
AFA 4930 African-New World Studies: Theory &
Methods Seminar (3). The nature, meaning and intent of
intellectual production in Africa and the diaspora.
Examines the works of key thinkers that have made
visible some of the submerged or appropriated realities of
African peoples.
AFA 4931 Special Topics in African-New World
Studies (3). An examination of different features of
African-New World Studies, not normally offered in the
basic curriculum or otherwise offered. May be repeated.
AFA 4933 Special Topics in Black Transnationalism
(3). A course designed to give groups of students special
studies in the black experience transnationally.
Prerequisite: Introduction to African-New World Studies
AFA 2000.
European Studies
EUS 4920 Colloquium: European Studies (3).
Interdisciplinary course, co-taught by faculty from the
humanities and social sciences, provides students a
comprehensive picture on a subject relevant to modern
Europe. Topics will vary.
Social Science Interdisciplinary
ISS 3240 World Prospects and Issues (3). This course
examines, from a multidisciplinary point of view, specific
global issues such as food, population, and arms control.
The issues discussed may change from one semester to
the next.
ISS 4234 Cultural Expressions of the Americas (3).
This interdisciplinary course focuses on national, cultural,
and racial identities, as well as the performance of race
and gender, as expressed in cultural productions of the
Americas.
ISS 4235 The Cultural Body in the Americas: Critical
Issues in Intercultural Understanding (3). With a team-
taught interdisciplinary approach this course explores the
diverse symbols, hierarchies, and meanings invoked
through culturally constructed human bodies and body
movement in the Americas.
ISS 5237 Latin American and Caribbean Cultural
Expressions (3). This interdisciplinary course develops
an interdisciplinary approach to the study of national,
cultural, and racial identities, as expressed in cultural
productions of the Latin America and the Caribbean.
ISS 5238 The Imaged Body: The Case of the Americas
(3). With a team-taught interdisciplinary approach this
course explores how identity, power and hierarchy are
invoked and represented through the human body and
body movement in the region of the Americas.
SSI 4XXX Sustainable Communities Seminar (3).
Explores theories and aspects of sustainable
communities, and considers the concept in comparative-
historical, local-global, and critical perspective.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
SSI 5XXX Sustainable Communities Seminar (3).
Explores theories and aspects of sustainable
communities, and considers the concept in comparative-
historical, local-global, and critical perspective.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Art and Art History
Carol Damian, Professor and Chair
Tori Arpad, Associate Professor
Pip Brant, Assistant Professor
Ralph F. Buckley, Associate Professor
William Burke, Professor
James M. Couper III, Professor
Eduardo Del Valle, Professor
Mirta Gomez, Professor
Daniel Guernsey, Assistant Professor
Clive King, Professor
Kate Kretz, Associate Professor
William Maguire, Professor
Juan Martinez, Associate Professor
Geoffrey Olsen, Associate Professor, Graduate Director
Manuel Torres, Professor
Barbara Watts, Associate Professor
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Art Core:
ARH 2050 Art History Survey I 3
ARH 2051 Art History Survey II 3
ART 1 201 C 2-D Design 3
ART1203C 3-D Design 3
ART 2300C Drawing I 3
ART 2330C Figure Drawing I 3
ART 2XXX Studio Art Elective 3
ART 2XXX Studio Art Elective 3
Total 24
Remarks: Admission to the program requires completion
of appropriate General Education Requirements, CORE,
or UCC requirements, and the CLAST test requirement.
Art majors must also complete the College of Arts and
Sciences Language requirement.
Upper Division Program
Required Courses
ARH 4450 Modern Art 3
ARH 4470 Contemporary Art 3
ARH Elective (2) (upper division) 6
Studio major concentration (5) 15
ART &/or ARH Electives (4) 12
ART 3820 & 3821 Visual Thinking I & II 6
ART 4952 & 4953Thesis I & II 6
Electives outside of the Art Department 6-9
Total 60
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
The Department of Art and Art History offers a BA in Art
History that is designed to introduce methodologies and
subjects of Art History from throughout the world. In
addition to traditional European and American subjects
from ancient to modern times, we offer a strong emphasis
on Latin American art from Pre-Columbian to the present.
The BA in Art History provides professional education as
preparation for careers as Art professionals and for further
graduate study. The BA compliments our BFA degree
program in Art and provides significant interaction
between artists and historians.
Degree Program Hours: Minimum 120
Lower Division Requirements:
ARH 2050 Art History Survey I 3
ARH 2051 Art History Survey II 3
ART 1201C 2-D Design 3
ART 2300C Drawing I 3
Foreign Language 10
(While we require only that the University and College
language requirements be met, it should be noted that
some graduate programs require competence in Italian,
German, or French)
Remarks: Admission to the program requires completion
of appropriate General Education Requirements, CORE,
or UCC requirements, and the CLAST test requirement.
Art majors must also complete the College of Arts and
Sciences Language requirement.
Upper Division Requirements:
ARH 381 1 Introduction to Art Historical
Methodology 3
ARH 4450 Modern Art 3
ARH 4470 Contemporary Art 3
ARH Core:
One course from each of these areas:
Renaissance/Baroque 3
19 ,h Century 3
20 lh Century 3
Non-Western & Pre-Columbian 3
Latin American 3
ARH electives (4) 12
ART electives 3
ARH 4970 Art History Thesis 3
Electives 18
(At least 9 of these elective credits must be courses
outside the Art & Art History Department. We encourage
taking courses in the humanities that pertain to Art
History)
Minor in Art (18 credit hours)
ARH Elective 3
ART 2300C or ART 2330C Drawing I/Figure Drawing I 3
ART Studio Electives (4) 12
Note: A minimum of 9 credits must be at FIU, and a
minimum of 9 credits must be upper-division (3000-4000
level)
Total 18
Minor in Art History (18 credit hours)
ARH 4450 Modem Art 3
ARH 4470 Contemporary Art 3
ART Studio Elective 3
ARH Electives (3) 9
Note: A minimum of 9 credits must be at FIU, and a
minimum of 9 credits must be upper-division (3000-4000
level)
Total 18
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
ARH-Art History; ART-Art; PGY-Photography.
ARH 2000 Exploring Art (3). Offers an introductory, non-
chronological approach to the understanding and
appreciation of art.
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ARH 2050 Art History Survey I (3). A broad survey of the
visual arts and architecture from the Paleolithic Period
through the Middle Ages.
ARH 2051 Art History Survey II (3). A broad survey of
the visual arts and architecture from the Renaissance
through the Modern Age.
ARH 3210 Early Christian and Byzantine Art (3). The art
of the Byzantine Empire from the early Christian period
and the foundation of Constantinople to the Ottoman
conquest and afterward (300-1500 A.D.). Prerequisites:
ARH 2050 or permission of the instructor.
ARH 3313 The Art of Renaissance Florence (3). Course
to accompany student program in Florence will focus on
all periods of Italian Renaissance Art with particular
emphasis on Florentine Art.
ARH 3350 Baroque Art (3). European art of the 17th and
early 18th centuries. Artists to be considered include
Bernini, Caravaggio, Velazquez, Vermeer, Rembrandt,
Rubens, Poussin, La Tour, and Watteau. Prerequisite:
ARH 2051.
ARH 3811 Seminar: Studies in the Methodology of Art
History (3). To introduce art history majors to the variety
of methods scholars have adopted and developed for
conveying their perspectives on art history, including
aesthetics and art theory. Prerequisites: ARH 2050 and
ARH 2051.
ARH 3930 Special Topics in Art History (3). Rotating
special topics in Art History. May be repeated with change
of content. Prerequisites: ARH 2050 and ARH 2051 or
permission of the instructor.
ARH 4014 History of Decorative Arts (3). A survey of the
more important and influential periods in history in the
production of ceramics, fabrics, glass, jewelry and silver-
smithing.
ARH 4131 Greek Art (3). The Art of Greece from the
Bronze Age through the Classical Period.
ARH 41 51 Roman Art (3). The Art of Ancient Rome from
the Early Iron Age through the Late Roman Empire.
ARH 4310 Early Italian Renaissance (3). A study of
Italian Renaissance art from its origins in the Late Gothic
period through the fifteenth century. Artists to be
considered include Giotto, Duccio, Masaccio, Ghiberti,
Brunelleschi, Donatello, Fra Angelico, Uccello, and
Botticelli
ARH 4311 The Art of Venice: The Rise of a
Mediterranean Superpower (3). Analysis of artistic
aspects of Venice's growth to power. Emphasis on the
Church of St. Mark and the Venetian masters.
ARH 4312 Later Italian Renaissance (3). A study of the
late 15 lh and 16 lh century Italian art, with emphasis on the
High Renaissance and Mannerism. Artists to be
considered include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo,
Raphael, Andrea del Sarto, Giorgione, Titian, Pontormo,
and Parmigianino.
ARH 4413 Enlightenment and Romanticism (3).
Examines the art of the European Enlightenment and
Romantic movement from 1700 to 1848. Artists to be
considered include Watteau, Greuze, David, Goya, Blake,
Ingres, Gericault, Delacroix, and Friedrich. Prerequisites:
ARH 2051 or permission of the instructor.
ARH 4414 19th Century Painting (3). A study of
Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, and
Impressionism. Artists to be considered include David,
Ingres, Gericault, Delacroix, Goya, Courbet, Manet,
Degas, Monet, and Renoir.
ARH 4430 Art and Politics (3). An investigation into the
interrelationship between art and political issues, with
emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
ARH 4433 Realism, Impressionism, and Post-
Impressionism (3). Examines the widespread
engagement with modern life in European art from 1848
to 1900. Artists considered include Courbet, Manet,
Monet, Renior, Degas, Seurat, Van Gogh, Gauguin,
Cezanne, and Munch. Prerequisites: ARH 2051 or
permission of the instructor.
ARH 4450 Modern Art (3). A survey of European and
American Art from 1890-1945. Prerequisites: ARH 2051
or permission of the instructor.
ARH 4470 Contemporary Art (3). A survey of art from
1945 to the present. Prerequisites: ARH 2051 or ARH
4450, or permission of the instructor.
ARH 4471 Post 1985 Art (3). Examines the changing
roles of the arts within the current socio-political context of
plurality, corporate sponsorship and mass
communications.
ARH 4504 Primitive Art (3). An introduction to the art of
widely dissimilar groups from areas on the margin or
beyond the cultural influences of Europe, the Near East,
India, China, and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on
African, Oceanic, and North American Indian Art.
ARH 4552 Art of China and Japan (3). An introduction to
the art of China to the Ming Dynasty and of Japan through
the 18th century. The emphasis will be on painting and
sculpture, with some ceramics and architecture.
ARH 4600 North American Indian Art (3). A survey of
native North American art history with emphasis on the
post-contact period. The arts of the far North, Northwest
coast, Southwest, Plains and the Eastern Woodlands.
ARH 4610 American Art (3). A survey of American
painting from the Colonial period to the eve of World War
I. Artists to be studied include Copley, West, Cole,
Whistler, Sargent, Homer, Henri, and Bellows.
ARH 4650 Pre-Columbian Art (3). A survey of Pre-
Columbian Art from approximately 2000bce to 1500ce. of
Mesoamerica, Intermediate area from Honduras to
Colombia and the Andes.
ARH 4652 Pre-Columbian Art of the Andes (3). A
survey of Andean Pre-Columbian art and architecture.
Basic characteristics of technique, style and iconography
in relation to Andean socioeconomic and cultural patterns.
ARH 4653 Mesoamerican Art History (3). A survey of
Meso-american Pre-Columbian art and architecture from
the Mexican and Mayan territories, 1500 bee to the
Conquest.
ARH 4662 The Art of Spain and Her Colonies (31.
Explores art of Spain from 1492 through early 19 h
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century, the encounter between Spain and the Americas
after the Conquest, and the art of the colonies.
ARH 4670 20th Century Latin American Art (3). The Art
of Central and South America and the Caribbean of the
20 lh century.
ARH 4672 A History of Cuban Art (3). A survey of the
visual arts in Cuba (sculpture, painting, and prints) with
emphasis on the 20 lh century.
ARH 4710 History of Photography (3). A chronological
examination of the work of the world's most significant
photographers, from photography's invention in the 1830's
to the present.
ARH 4713 History of Photography Since 1945 (3). An
examination of the most significant photographic works,
critical concepts, and new trends which have arisen since
WWII. Prerequisite: ARH 4710.
ARH 4871 Women and Art (3). Women in the history of
art; past, present and future.
ARH 4905 Directed Studies (1-6). A group of students,
with the approval of the art faculty, may select a master
teacher of theory, research or criticism in selected areas
as film, painting, sculpture, architecture, crafts, art history,
multi-media art, etc. Arrangements must be made at least
a semester before course is offered. May be repeated.
ARH 4910 Research (1-6). Art history, criticism, and
theory in areas not covered by the present program and
that the student wishes to study. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor. May be repeated.
ARH 4970 Art History Thesis (3). Required for Art
History majors. Students will research a topic and
prepare a serious quality paper. Prerequisite: ARH 381 1 .
ARH 5465 Modern Art (3). Offers a history of modern art
from ca 1880 to 1940. It concentrates on the study of
European and American avant-garde visual art
movements with emphasis on their art in modern society.
For graduate students.
ARH 5663 Graduate Art of Spain and Her Colonies (3).
Course explores art of Spain from 1492 through early 19 h
century, the encounter between Spain and the Americas
after the Conquest, and the art of the colonies. For
graduate students.
ARH 5671 Seminar in 20 th Century Latin American Art
(3). This course will examine the art of the 20 lh century, in
a seminar focusing on painting and sculpture in Europe
and America from the end of the 19 lh century to the
present day. For graduate students.
ARH 5715 History of Photography (3). A chronological
examination of the work of the world's most significant
photographers from photographic works and ideas from
invention to the present. For graduate students.
ARH 5716 History of Photography Since 1945 (3). An
examination of the most significant photographic works,
critical concepts, and new trends which have arisen since
WWII. Prerequisite: ARH 4710. For graduate students.
ARH 5805 Critical Studies in the Visual Arts (3).
Introduction to the methods and concerns of recent art
history. Discussion of students' work in context of the
contemporary art world. Prerequisites: ARH 4450 and
ARH 4470. For graduate students.
ARH 5850 Introduction to Museum Studies: History
and Philosophy of Museums (3). Introduces the wide
range of topics and issues associated with different types
of American museums. Museums are examined as
cultural, political, and educational institutions.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
ARH 5851 Museum Ethics, Policies and Procedures
(3). The legal, ethical status of museums and the
obligation to the public regarding their governance,
policymaking and financial planning. Includes theoretical
and practical discussions with attention to museums.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or permission of
instructor.
ARH 5852 Museum Registration Methods (3). A course
in Musuem Registration is designed to provide Museum
Studies students with competency in all areas of object
care, registration and information management.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or permission of
instructor.
ARH 5853 Visual Arts Marketing (3). Students seeking
an advanced degree in studio art will be able to appraise
and present a portfolio to an appropriate organization.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
ARH 5872 History of Women Artists (3). Surveys the
history of women artists with some discussion of the
history of images of women. For graduate students.
ARH 5897 Special Topics in Art History (3). Rotating
special topics on the graduate level in art history. May be
repeated with change of topic. Prerequisites: ARH 4450
and ARH 4470. For graduate students.
ARH 5907 Directed Studies (1-6). A group of students,
with the approval of the art faculty, may select a master
teacher of theory, research or criticism in selected areas
of film, painting, sculpture, architecture, crafts, art history,
multi-media art, etc. Arrangements must be made at least
a semester before course is offered. May be repeated.
For graduate students.
ARH 5913 Research (1-6). Art history, criticism, and
theory in areas not covered by the present that the
student wishes to study. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor. May be repeated. For graduate students.
ARH 5940 Internship Experience (3). Supervised work
experience in approved institution. Prerequisite: Permit
required. May be repeated.
ART 1201C 2D Design (3). Studio course introducing the
basic art elements such as line, value, and color to
develop the students vocabulary and awareness of two-
dimensional potential in various media.
ART 1203C 3D Design (3). Studio course introducing the
basic elements inherent in three-dimensional works of art.
Shape, mass, balance, proportion, and scale are
elements which will be explored.
ART 2150C Jewelry and Metalwork I (3). Introduction to
materials, equipment and basic procedures in making
jewelry and holloware. Identification, application and
maintenance of machines and handtools, safety
procedures, cutting, soldering and finishing projects.
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ART 2300C Drawing I (3). An introduction to the
fundamentals of drawing. The course equips the student
with a variety of basic skills, approaches and concepts
explored through a comprehensive range of media.
ART 2301 C Drawing II (3). The course is designed for the
student who has acquired basic drawing skills. It
strengthens technical and conceptual skills while
introducing more experimental approaches. Modes of
personal expression are also developed. Prerequisite:
ART 2300C
ART 2330C Figure Drawing I (3). Drawing from model.
Student will study gesture, movement, form, volume, light,
and other varied media.
ART 2400C Printmaking I (3). Introduces the student to a
number of processes. Explores primarily one of the
following: etching, lighography or screen printing with
excursions into relief collograph, monotype and color as
appropriate.
ART 2401 C Printmaking II (3). With a knowledge of
basic intaglio and relief printing, the student will explore
specific media such as etching, lithography, silk-screen
and other experimental techniques.
ART 2500C Painting I (3). Introduction to development of
expression, through individual understanding of tools,
materials, technique, perception and vocabulary of
painting.
ART 2702C Sculpture I (3). Beginning sculpture students
will be given assigned problems structured to study the
forms in nature and the work of other sculptors.
ART 2705C Figure Sculpture I (3). Introduction to figure
sculpture. Basic studio course involving the study and
rendering of the human figure using clay as the primary
medium.
ART 2752C Ceramics I (3). A beginning course for art
and non-art majors that introduces the fundamentals of
throwing and glaze applications.
ART 3115C Low Temperature Ceramics (3). An in-depth
study of low-temperature clays and glazes, and
exploration of a variety of glazing and firing techniques,
including lustres, residual salt, raku, white and red
earthenware, etc.
ART 3151C Jewelry and Metalwork II (3). Basic metal
fabrication techniques, use and maintenance of tools and
equipment. Intermediate soldering, forming, finishing,
forging, stone setting, raising, reticulation, fusing, and
safety procedures. Prerequisites: ART 2150C or
permission of the instructor.
ART 3152C Jewelry and Metalwork III (3). Continuation
of Jewelry and metalsmithing techniques: soldering, stone
setting, forging, forming, casting, raising, shell forming,
enameling, fold forming and finishing. Prerequisites: ART
31 51 C or permission of the instructor.
ART 3158C Small Scale Metal Fabrication and
Castings (3). Introduction to the technical and conceptual
understanding needed to cast and fabricate soft metals.
ART 3331 C Figure Drawing II (3). Exploration of the live
human figure as it determines our understanding of
subject, theme, composition and meaning. Prerequisite:
ART 2330C.
ART 3332C Figure Drawing III (3). Further exploration of
the live human figure as it determines our understanding
of subject, theme, composition and meaning. Prerequisite:
ART 3331 C. '
ART 3402C Printmaking III (3). Exploration and
expansion of experimental print processes as they relate
to student's own imagery and acquired skills. Greater
independence and personal direction.
ART 3504C Painting II (3). Intermediate painting
requiring refinement of technique and personal
expression. Frequent critiques of student work.
Prerequisite: ART 2500C.
ART 3521 C Painting III (3). Intermediate painting
requiring further refinement of technical skill and personal
expression. Frequent critiques of student work.
Prerequisite: ART 3504C.
ART 3565C Fiber Based Painting (3). Introduces the
technology of creating imagery on and with the use of
clothing, thread, printmaking, ink, and photography.
ART 3593C Collage/Assemblage (3). Addresses content
development issues as well as formal design and
technical problems concerning collage and assemblages.
ART 3630C Introduction to Experimental Video Art (3).
Introduction to basic practices of video media with
emphasis on making video/audio work.
ART 3637C Digital Media Foundation (3). A dynamic,
inter-disciplinary approach to the creation of video art and
interactive media work.
ART 3638C Video Installation (3). Explores concepts,
history, and methods for production of video artworks.
ART 3681 C Introduction to Time Art (3). An introduction
to the theory and practice of time based media.
ART 3682C Intermediate New Media (3). Development
of new media and electronic art skills for intermediate
students with experience in digital media. Prerequisite:
ART 3681 C.
ART 3702C Sculpture II (3). Intermediate sculpture is
structured for the student who has acquired basic skills
and is ready to test their creative abilities through
individualized projects. Prerequisite: ART 2702C.
ART 371 0C Sculpture III (3). This class is an extension of
ART 3703. Students are expected to continue to develop
and explore new ideas. Prerequisite: ART 3702C.
ART 371 3C Figure Sculpture II (3). A basic sculpture
class emphasizing anatomical study with 2 and 3
dimensional rendering in clay, training the student to
observe and accurately model the human figure.
Prerequisites: ART 2705C or permission of the instructor.
ART 3761 C Ceramics II (3). Intermediate ceramics is
designed for the student who has acquired the
fundamental skills taught in basic ceramics. Projects are
designed to advance technical skills and aesthetic growth.
Prerequisite: ART 2752C
ART 3763C Figure Sculpture III (3) Intermediate figure
sculpture where students refine their 2 and 3 dimensional
renderings of the human figure. Prerequisites: ART 2702C
or ART 371 3C or the permission of the instructor.
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ART 3782C Ceramics III (3). Concentrates on the
development of technical skills in relationship to personal
vision, with a view towards a consistent body of work.
Prerequisite: ART 3761 C.
ART 3789C World Ceramics (3). An introduction to clay
through studio practice combined with the study of
technical and aesthetic developments in ceramics with
selected cultures and historical periods throughout the
world.
ART 3809 Performance Art (3). A workshop on the
history and practice of performance art for the fine arts
student. Focus on intersections with other visual arts
media and social contexts. Not a course in dance, music
or theater.
ART 3821 Visual Thinking I (3). A beginning studio-
based course with a strong theoretical component where
concepts are examined through a variety of approaches
and media. For Visual Arts majors only
ART 3822 Visual Thinking II (3). An advanced studio-
based course with a strong theoretical component where
concepts are examined through a variety of approaches
and media. Prerequisite: ART 3821.
ART 3830C Color Theory (3). This course is designed to
familiarize the student with the theory and principles of
color as it relates to the arts. Lecture, demonstration, and
application through assigned projects will be included.
ART 3837C Materials and Techniques (3). Instruction in
the craft of painting. Demonstration and exercise in the
following will be included: color, pigments, ground, all
major media, studio and equipment.
ART 3930 Special Topics in Studio Art (3). Rotating
special topics in Studio Art. May be repeated with change
of content.
ART 3949C Cooperative Education in Visual Arts (3). A
student majoring in Visual Arts may spend several
semesters fully employed in industry in a capacity relating
to the major. Prerequisite: Permission of chairperson.
ART 4114C Cewmics (3). The advanced student will
explore all aspects of expression in clay and glaze.
Students will be expected to be mostly self-directed.
Prerequisites: ART 3782C, or permission of the instructor.
May be repeated.
ART 4153C Jewelry and Metalwork IV (3). Advanced
level work: enamel, raising, shell forming, granulation,
niello, mokume, keumboo, reticulation, stone setting.
Prerequsites: ART 3151C and ART 3152C.
ART 4154C Jewelry and Metalwork V (3). Advanced
level work and advanced techniques: enamel, raising,
shell forming, fold forming, granulation, niello, mokume,
keumboo, reticulation, and stone setting. Prerequisites:
ART 3152C and ART 4153C.
ART 4156C Jewelry and Metalwork VI (3). Pre-thesis, in-
depth study in some area related to metalsmithing.
Projects may include work for a commission, exhibition or
developing new techniques/design concepts. Participation
in BFA show. Prerequisites: ART 2150C, ART 3151C,
ART3152C.
ART 431 2C Drawing III (3). Students at this level should
have a proficient level of practice and conceptual skills.
These skills are consolidated and further developed.
There is a strong emphasis on self-directed study.
Prerequisite: ART 2301 C.
ART 431 3C Drawing IV (3). Students are expected to
possess an accomplished level of skill and a strong
personal direction in order to focus on the development of
a consistent body of personal work.
ART 4314C Drawing V (3). Advanced drawing toward
coherent body of work. Prerequisite: ART 431 3C.
ART 431 5C Drawing VI (3). Drawing has to be BFA
exhibition quality. Individual is engaged in a mature
cohesive body of work. Prerequisite: ART 431 4C.
ART 4333C Figure Drawing IV (3). Students are
expected to possess a developed level of skill in drawing
the figure and a strong personal direction. Prerequisite:
ART 3332C.
ART 4334C Figure Drawing V (3). Consolidation of the
focus direction established in ART 4333C. Advanced
drawing further developing technical and conceptual skills.
Prerequisite: ART 4333C.
ART 4335C Figure Drawing VI (3). Work produced at the
pre-BFA exhibition level. A strong cohesive body of figure
drawings executed with a clear personal vision.
Prerequisite: ART 4334C.
ART 4403C Printmaking IV (3). Instructional emphasis
will be toward individual solutions. Student expected to
independently research technical problems. Prerequisite:
ART 3402C.
ART 4404C Printmaking V (3). Student must be showing
independence in initiating and executing projects. Self
motivation, energy and purpose should be the focus.
Prerequisite: ART 4403C.
ART 4405C Printmaking VI (3). Advanced student will
produce BFA exhibition work. Prerequisite: ART 4404C.
ART 4505C Painting IV (3). Advanced painting with
expectation of highly skilled technique and carefully
evolved concerns that might continue into subsequent
semesters. Prerequisite: ART 3521 C.
ART 4506C Painting V (3). Advanced painting toward
coherent body of work. Prerequisite: ART 4505C.
ART 4524C Painting VI (3). Advanced painting. BFA
exhibition quality body of work expected at this level.
ART 4532C Painting (3). An advanced course
concentrating on conceptual clarity and the realization of
stylistic development. Group, individual criticism will be
emphasized. May be repeated. Prerequisites: ART 2500C
or equivalent. Suggested prerequisites: ART 4505C and
ART 4506C.
ART 4618 Electronic Art (3). An introduction to electronic
media for art students. Computer and video as tools for
the artmaking process. Not a course in programming or
commercial computer graphics.
ART 4636C Advanced Experimental Video Art (3).
Advanced aesthetic, conceptual, and technical aspects of
visual electronic media. Prerequisite: ART 3630C.
ART 4637 Independent Film Since 1960 (3).
Examination of the structural and ideological attributes of
narrative and documentary cinema, concentrating on
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alternatives to the studio system model. Viewing of
selective history of independent film, and readings and
discussions of theoretical texts.
ART 471 4C Figure Sculpture IV (3). Advanced figure
sculpture. Students develop skills in representational
structure and anatomy from model and model-making
techniques. Prerequisites: ART 371 3C and ART 3763C or
permission of instructor.
ART 471 5C Figure Sculpture V (3). Advanced figure
sculpture continued. Student refines skills in
representational structure and anatomy from model and
mold-making techniques. Prerequisites: ART 3763C and
ART 4714C or the permission of instructor.
ART 471 6C Figure Sculpture VI (3). Pre-thesis sculpture
where students have refined their work to produce B.F.A.
exhibition body of work. Prerequisite: ART 471 5C.
ART 4732C Sculpture IV (3). First of a series of
advanced classes which represent the beginning of a
serious aesthetic commitment leading to a BFA degree.
Prerequisite: ART 371 OC.
ART 4734C Figure Sculpture (3). To develop skills in
representational structure and anatomy from the model
and learn mold-making techniques. May be repeated.
ART 4741 C Sculpture V (3). This class is an extension of
ART 4705 and should be used to further advance
previous efforts with the intention of producing major
finished works. Prerequisite: ART 4732C.
ART 4742C Sculpture VI (3). The goal of this class is to
bring fully developed ideas to a finished state in
preparation for BFA thesis exhibition. Prerequisite: ART
4741 C.
ART 4766C Ceramics IV (3). Focuses on the
development of a well produced, accomplished body of
work that reflects the individual's ideas. Prerequisite: ART
3782C.
ART 4783C Ceramics V (3). Concentrates on a single
ongoing project personally defined by the student and
explored within the larger context of art history and
contemporary society. Prerequisite: ART 4766C.
ART 4785C Ceramics VI (3). Concentrates on further
refinement of technical skills, development of a consistent
and cohesive body of work and a clear articulation of
artistic conception. Prerequisite: ART 4783C.
ART 4842C Installation Art (3). This special topics
course explores the genre of installation and site-specific
art through history and in terms of its ongoing influence on
contemporary visual culture.
ART 4906C Directed Study (VAR). A group of students,
with the approval of the Art Department faculty, may
select a master artist teacher and pursue a course of art
study in selected areas such as graphic design, film,
multi-media, environmental design, sound, etc.
Arrangements must be made at least one semester
before course is offered. May be repeated.
ART 491 OC Research (1-6). Students may study or
research an individual art project with an art faculty
member. Complexity and amount of work will determine
the number of credit hours granted. May be repeated.
ART 4945 Art Gallery and Display (1-3). The study and
participation of all aspects of Gallery operations, from
daily operation to special exhibitions and events.
Permission of Gallery Director.
ART 4949C Cooperative Education in Visual Arts (3).
See ART 3949C.
ART 4952C Thesis I. The course will expose students to
fundamental issues and ideas current in the field of art. An
inquiry into the structure of art and its relationship to
society, knowledge, and the self. Prerequisites: 15-18
hours of Studio Major and permission of instructor
(portfolio review).
ART 4953C Thesis II (3). Studio work in student's major
area with major professor, resulting in a student exhibit.
Arrangements with major professor one semester before
graduation. Written thesis required. Prerequisites: Fall
and Spring only and ART 4952C.
ART 5159C Jewelry and Metals (3). Advanced jewelry &
metalwork. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor or ART 41 56C. For graduate students.
ART 5390C Drawing (3). Advanced drawing. May be
repeated. Prerequisites: ART 431 5C, or equivalent, or
permission of instructor. For graduate students.
ART 5391 C Figure Drawing (3). Advanced figure
drawing. May be repeated. Prerequisites: ART 4333C, or
equivalent, or permission of the instructor. For graduate
students.
ART 5408C Printmaking (3). Advanced printmaking. May
be repeated. Prerequisites: ART 4404C, or equivalent or
permission of instructor. For graduate students.
ART 5580C Painting (3). Advanced painting. May be
repeated. Prerequisites: ART 4524C or equivalent, or
permission of instructor. For graduate students.
ART 5685C Advanced Time Art (3). Advanced course to
refine students' skills in electronic and digital media
production. Students are required to produce a
multidisciplinary project. Prerequisite: ART 3681 C. For
graduate students. May be repeated.
ART 5740C Sculpture (3). Advanced sculpture. May be
repeated. Prerequisites: ART 4741 C or equivalent, or
permission of instructor. For graduate students.
ART 5790C Ceramics (3). The graduate student will
explore all aspects of expression in clay and glaze.
Students will be expected to be mostly self-directed.
Prerequisites: ART 4785C, or permission of instructor.
May be repeated. For graduate students.
ART 5792C Figure Sculpture (3). Advanced figure
sculpture. May be repeated. Prerequisites: ART 471 6C or
permission of instructor. For graduate students.
ART 581 5C Graduate Seminar: Body and Art (3).
Focuses on the relationship between the body, materials
and space as used in art and exhibitions and examines
the social conventions that order our understanding of
these issues. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ART 5844C Installation Art (3). Explores the genre of
installation art and site-specific art through history and
provides a context for collaboration with the Wolfsonian
Museum as both site and subject for art specific
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installation by students. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
ART 5907C Directed Study (VAR). A course of study in a
selected area under the supervision of an appropriate
faculty member. Mandatory for MFA students in semester
of graduation. Advance approval by faculty and graduate
advisory required (3cr). May be repeated.
ART 591 OC Research (1-6). Graduate students may
study or research an individual art project with an art
faculty member. Complexity and amount of work will
determine the number of credit hours granted. May be
repeated.
ART 5930C Special Topics in Studio Art (3). Rotating
special topics in Studio Arts. May be repeated with
change of content. For graduate students.
ART 5938C Studio Art Pedagogy (1). Instruction in the
principles and methods of teaching in the area of visual
arts; specifically the application of these principles to the
studio situation. Required for MFA students. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing.
ART 5939C Studio Art Seminar (3). Graduate students
will locate and discuss their own work within the context of
the contemporary art world. Also, issues and practical
concerns for the professional artist will be addressed,
such as dealing with galleries, grant writing and business
procedures. Required for MFA students. Prerequisite:
Issues of Contemporary Art Seminar.
PGY 2110C Color Photography I (3). An introduction to
color materials and processing. Frequent critiques of
students' work. Prerequisites: PGY 441 2C or permission
of the instructor.
PGY 2401 C Photography I (3). Introduction to the
practice of still photography. Includes darkroom work and
camera skills. Frequent critiques of student work.
PGY 2XXXC Photography for Non-Majors (3). To
introduce non-majors to basic skills of the camera and
exposing and developing film.
PGY 3111C Color Photography II (3). Intermediate color
photography requiring refinement of technique and
personal vision. Frequent critiques. Prerequisite: PGY
2110C.
PGY 341 OC Photography II (3). Intermediate
photography requiring refinement of technical skills and
personal vision. Frequent critiques. Prerequisite: PGY
2401 C.
PGY 341 1C Photography III (3). Continuing development
of skills and personal portfolio projects. Frequent
critiques. Prerequisite: PGY3410C.
PGY 4112C Color Photography III (3). Advanced color
photography with an expectation of highly skilled technical
and carefully evolved concerns that may continue in
subsequent semesters. Prerequisite: PGY 31 1 1C.
PGY 4113C Color Photograpy IV (3). Advanced color
photography with portfolio and exhibition project for BFA
exhibition. Prerequisite: PGY4112C.
PGY 441 2C Photography IV (3). Advanced photography
with the expectation of highly skilled technique and a
carefully evolved project that might continue into
subsequent semesters. Prerequisite: PGY 341 1C.
PGY 441 3C Photography V Advanced (3). Advanced
photography for project and portfolio continuation suitable
for B.F.A. exhibition. Prerequisite: PGY 4412C.
PGY 4440C Collaboration in Photography (3). An
advanced photography course for majors and
accomplished non-majors. Includes introduction to
collaborative genres, slide/lectures, demonstrations, field
work and intensive critique of student's work.
Prerequisites: PGY 3410C and PGY 4412C.
PGY 5425C Photography (3). Advanced photography.
May be repeated. Prerequisites: PGY 4113C, or
equivalent, or permission of instructor. For graduate
students.
PGY S530C Color Photography (3). Advanced color
photography. Prerequisites: PGY 4112C or permission of
instructor. For graduate students.
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Asian Studies
Steven Heine, Director, Religious Studies and History
Affiliated Faculty:
Tori Arpad, Art and Art History
Mahadev Bhat, Environmental Studies and Economics
David Chang, Education
Bongkil Chung, Philosophy
Alan Gummerson, Economics
Asuka Haraguchi, Modern Languages
Nathan Katz, Religious Studies
Paul Kowert, International Relations
Mohiaddin Mesbahi, International Relations
Ana Roca, Modern Languages
Mary Ann Von Glinow, CIBER
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
The B.A. degree in Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary
program that draws on faculty from the College of Arts
and Sciences and other professional schools at FIU. The
courses are coordinated by the Institute for Asian Studies,
which also sponsors workshops, lectures, cultural events,
and study abroad programs.
Like the certificate program in Asian Studies, the
bachelor's program provides students with a rich learning
experience about a fascinating and increasingly important
region of the world, and is intended to enhance the
student's competitiveness upon graduation. The program
provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the
philosophy, religion, art history, language and literature of
Asia as well as issues in history, politics, geography,
sociology/anthropology, and international relations.
The B.A. has two concentrations: International
Political Economy of Asia, emphasizes social scientific
studies involving economics, international relations,
politics, and sociology; and Asian Cultural Studies,
emphasizes the humanities and arts disciplinary
approaches.
For further information please contact the Institute for
Asian Studies, located at DM 300B, at asian@fiu.edu or at
(305) 348-1914. Also, visit our website at
www.fiu.edu/--asian .
Lower Division Preparation
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST or its equivalent,
completed 60 semester hours, and be otherwise
acceptable into the program.
Upper Division Program
The Major requires 30 hours of upper division course
work. Students who elect a major in Asian Studies are
required to declare a major in another department or
discipline, and should consult with the advisors of both
majors on regular basis prior to graduation.
Common Requirements (both concentrations)
Language Requirements (3 credits)
Four Semesters of Chinese, Japanese, or other Asian
Language.
Core Courses (27 credits)
1. 18 credits from the Asian Studies courses list
pertaining to the main concentration. (9 credits
allowed in comparative courses)
2. 6 credits in the other concentration or in advanced
language courses
3. 3 credits in a supervised research course (ASN 4000-
level)
4. Students may receive credits through a Study Abroad
courses or an Internship program
International Political Economy of Asia
Concentration Electives:
CHI 3440 Chinese for Business
CPO 3502 Politics of the Far East
CPO 4507 Comparative Political Economy of Asia
CPO 4541 Politics of China
CPO 4553 Government Politics of Japan
ECS 3003 Comparative Economic Systems
ECS 3704 International Economics
ECO 4701 World Economy
ECO 4703 International Trade Theory and Policy
ECS 3200 Economics of Asia
FIN 3652 Asian Financial Markets and Institutions
INR 3081 Contemporary International Problems
INR 3223 Japan and the US
INR 3224 International Relations of East Asia
INR 3226 International Relations of Central Asia
and the Caucuses
INR 3232 International Relations of China
INR 3262 International Relations of Russia and
the Former USSR
INR 3703 International Political Economy
GEA 3705 Geography of Central Asia and the
Caucuses
INR 4032 Asia and Latin America in World Affairs
INR 4283 International Relations, Development,
and Third World
INR 4521 Politics of Regional Integration
JPN 3140 Japanese for Business
LBS 4654 Comp and International Labor Studies
LBS 4653 Labor Movements in Developing
Countries
MAN 4600 International Business
MAR 4156 International Marketing
SSI 3240 World Prospect and Issues
SYD 3650 Sociology of Gender and Power in Asia
SYO 4550 Comparative Sociology
SYP 4454 Globalization and Society
Asian Cultural Studies Concentration Electives:
AMH 4544 The United States and the Vietnam War
AMH 4xxx US Foreign Relations
AML 4xxx American Writers and the Orient
ARC 4754 Asian and African Architecture
ARC 4xxx Cities of Asia
ARH 4552 Art of China and Japan
ASN 451 Dynamics of Asia
COM 3410 Cultural Communication-Patterns of
Asia
DAN 4136 Global Perspectives in Dance and
Culture I
DAN 4137 Global Perspectives in Dance and
Culture II
DAN 2761 The Art of Yoga and Meditation
EDF 4xxx Arts and Education in China
EDF 3xxx Education in Japan
EVR 3402 Asian Environmental Issues
JPN 3500 Japanese Culture and Society
LIN 4624 Bilingualism and Language Policy
MUH 3052 Music of the World
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MUH 3570 Survey of Asian Music
PET 3148 Intro to Martial Arts
PEM 4401 Comp Analysis of Japanese Martial Arts
PHH3810 Philosophy of Buddhism
PHH 3840 Indian Philosophy
PHI 3762 Eastern Philo and Religious Thought
PHP 3840 Chinese and Japanese Philosophy
REL 3028 Sacred Places, Sacred Travels
REL 3302 World Religions
REL 3123 Asian Religions in the Americas
REL 3145 Women and Religion
REL 331 3 Sources of Modern Asian Society
REL 3314 Religions of the Silk Road
REL 3330 Religions of India
REL 3027 Meditation and Mystical Traditions
REL 431 1 Religious Classics of Asia
REL 4312 Jews of Asia
REL 4340 Pathways to Buddha
REL 4345 Zen Buddhism
REL 4351 Religion and Japanese Culture
SPW 4133 Eastern Thought and L.A. Literature:
Octavio Paz
SPW 4470 Asia in 19 lh Century Hispanic Literature
ASH 4404 History of Modern China
ASH 4300 East Asian Civilization and Culture
ASH 4364 History of Women in Asia
ASH 3440 History of Japan
Minor in Asian Studies
This program is designed with an interdisciplinary
approach to Asian Studies. This minor offers a
specialized focus on area and comparative studies. It
prepares students interested in careers in international
business, state or federal government, foreign affairs, and
education, and more.
Required Course (3 credits)
Students must choose one from the following list of core
courses in comparative area studies or global studies.
ASN 4510 Dynamics of Asia
ECS 3303 Comparative Economic Systems
GEA 2000 World Regional Geography
INR 4283 International Relations of the
Developing and Third World
REL 3302 Studies in World Religions
SYO 4550 Comparative Sociology
WOH 2001 World Civilizations
Electives (12 credits)
Students must select 12 elective credits from the list of
courses approved for the Asian Studies B.A. degree (see
above). Students are encouraged to take language
courses, participate in the study abroad programs, and
internships. A maximum of 6 credits will be awarded
towards the minor for language courses.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
ASN - Asian Studies
SAL - Sanskrit
ASN 3042 Asian Religions and the Arts (3). Examines
the richly diverse and complex forms of art and artistic
expression in the various Asian religions against the
background of their respective cultural settings.
ASN 3403 Zen and the Art of Tea Ceremony (3). An
introduction to the cultural traditions and social behavior of
Asia that covers the history, theory, and practice of
Chado, or Way of Tea, a Zen-Buddhist inspired art.
ASN 3410 Introduction to East Asia (3). An overview of
East Asia from traditional to modern times including the
interaction among Asian cultures as well as between Asia
and the world.
ASN 4510 Dynamics of Asia (3). An interdisciplinary
study of the classical and contemporary periods in Asian
civilizations, including tradition and modernization, culture
and the arts, gender and diversity, and international
relations.
ASN 4911 Independent Research in Asian Studies (1-
6). Topics selected to meet academic needs for students
doing research in same special area in Asian Studies.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ASN 5315 Survey of Modern Asia (3). Focus on
modernization, or the transition from pre-modern
(classical and medieval) to elements of the modern,
including westernization, industrialization, and the roles of
capitalism, communism, imperialism, and colonialism, as
well as the impact of post-colonialism and post-modern
society in Asia.
ASN 5910 Independent Research in Asian Studies (1-
6). Topics will be selected to meet academic needs for
students doing research in some specialized area of asian
studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
SAL 2100 Sanskrit I - Basic Sanskrit (3). Basic Sanskrit
skills including Devanagiri alphabet; fundamentals of oral
communication; grammar; use of dictionary; history of
Sanskrit languages and literature.
SAL 2101 Sanskrit II - Parinian Sanskrit (3). Basic
elementary Sanskrit alphabet and phonetics, grammar
and syntax, formation and understanding of simple
sentences common Sanskrit terms used in Hindu
literature relationship to other languages. Prerequisite:
Sanskrit I.
SAL 3232 Sanskrit III - Epic Sanskrit (3). Reading and
literary analysis of representative Sanskrit epic literature.
The Bhagavad Gita will be the focus of attention.
Prerequisite: Sanskrit II.
SAL 3233 Sanskrit IV - Sanskrit Composition (3).
Advanced aspects of poetic structures and literary styles
of Sanskrit literature. Foci will be the Panchatantra and
the works of Kalidasa. Prerequisite: Sanskrit III.
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Biological Sciences
James W. Fourqurean, Associate Professor and
Chairperson
M. Alejandro Barbieri, Assistant Professor
Bradley C. Bennett, Associate Professor
Charles Bigger, Professor
Christopher Brown, Professor, Associate Chairperson
and Marine Biology Program Director
Richard J. Campbell, Research Scientist
Chun-fan Chen, Associate Professor
Daniel L. Childers, Associate Professor
Laurel S. Collins, Associate Professor
Timothy M. Collins, Associate Professor
Leon A. Cuervo, Professor Emeritus
Maureen A. Donnelly, Associate Professor and Graduate
Program Director
Kelsey R. Downum, Professor and Associate Vice
President for Research
Jack B. Fisher, Research Scientist
Javier Francisco-Ortega, Associate Professor
Evelyn E. Gaiser, Assistant Professor
Robert M. George, Instructor
Walter M. Goldberg, Professor
Michael Heithaus, Assistant Professor
Rene J. Herrera, Associate Professor
Frank J. Jochem, Assistant Professor
Leung Kim, Assistant Professor
Suzanne Koptur, Professor
Lidia Kos, Assistant Professor
David N. Kuhn, Associate Professor
Todd C. LaJeunesse, Assistant Professor
David W. Lee, Professor
Carl E. Lewis, Research Scientist
John C. Makemson, Professor
Joyce Maschinski, Research Scientist
Kalai Mathee, Assistant Professor
Michael Maunder, Research Scientist
Bridgette Michaels, Research Scientist
DeEtta K. Mills, Visiting Scholar
Fernando G. Noriega, Assistant Professor
Steven F. Oberbauer, Professor
Case K. Okubo, Associate Professor and Undergraduate
Program Director
Tom Philippi, Assistant Professor
Polly Phillips, Instructor
John J. Pipoly III, Research Scientist
Thomas R. Pitzer, Instructor and Laboratory Coordinator
Thomas E. Pliske, Instructor
Lauren Raz, Research Scientist
Jennifer H. Richards, Professor
Laurie L. Richardson, Associate Professor
Barbra A. Roller, Instructor
Gene Rosenberg, Faculty Administrator and Associate
Chairperson
Sylvia L. Smith, Professor
Philip K. Stoddard, Associate Professor
Martin L. Tracey, Professor
Joel C. Trexler, Professor
Maureen Walter, Instructor
Douglas Wartzok, Professor and Dean of the University
Graduate School
Ophelia I. Weeks, Associate Professor
Scott Zona, Research Scientist
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Degree Program Hours: 120
Courses Required for the Degree
Lower Division Program
Common Prerequisites
A grade of "C" or better required.
BSC 1010 General Biology I
BSC 1 01 0L General Biology I Lab
BSC 1 01 1 General Biology II
BSC 1 01 1 L General Biology II Lab
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Lab
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Lab
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 1
CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CHM 221 1 Organic Chemistry II 1
CHM 221 1 L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I 1 ' 2
PHY 2048L General Physics Lab I 1,2
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II 1 ' 2
PHY 2049L General Physics Lab II 1,2
MAC 2311 Calculus I 3
MAC 2312
Calculus II 3
OR
STA2122
STA3123
Intro to Statistics I 3
Intro to Statistics II 3
1 Organic chemistry sequence or physics sequence must
be taken at the Lower Division.
2 Physics without Calculus I and II and corresponding labs
can be substituted (PHY 2053, and PHY 2054).
3 Calculus I and Calculus II must be taken in the Lower
Division. If Statistics I is taken, it must be taken in the
Lower Division. Calculus I and Statistics I alone are not
sufficient to meet the requirements for the degree. STA
31 1 1 and STA 31 12 may be substituted for STA 2122 and
STA 3123.
To qualify for admission to the department, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable to the
department.
Upper Division Program
Required Courses
Ecology
1.PCB3043
2. PCB 3063
3. BCH 3033
4. PCB 4674
5. BSC 4931
3
3
4
3
1
6. Distribution Requirement 12
One additional lecture course in each of the following
areas:
Genetics
General Biochemistry
Evolution
Undergraduate Seminar
A. Ecology
B. Organismal Diversity
C. Physiology/Biochemistry
D. Structure/Development
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College of Arts and Sciences 101
(If a course satisfies this distribution requirement, the
letter of the area that it satisfies is in brackets after the
course description).
7. Biology Electives 2 lecture courses 6
8. Laboratory Requirement (Labs) 4
9. Electives outside major 9
10. A minimum of 48 credits must be earned in Upper
Division courses.
1 Two upper division lecture courses (3000-level and
above) to be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
The following courses are not allowed as Biology
Electives: Student Research Labs (BSC 3915, 4914, and
6916); Workshop Biology Labs (BSC 5928, PCB 5238,
BSC 6926, etc.); Cooperative Education credits (BSC
3949); Physiology of Aging (PCB 3241); and courses for
non-science majors (BOT 1010, PCB 2099 and MCB
2000, BSC 2023, EVR 3013, and OCB 2003).
laboratory requirement is met with any four upper
division Biology labs offered with the required courses,
courses that meet the distribution or Biology elective
requirements.
Students interested in teacher certification should
contact the College of Education at (305) 348-2768.
Special Programs
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
Admission to the Program
Students wishing to pursue the BS in Marine Biology
must meet the same entry requirements as identified for
admission to the BS in Biological Sciences.
Marine Biology Program activities and upper-division
coursework will be concentrated at the Biscayne Bay
Campus, although course requirements may be met
elsewhere at FIU.
Continuity in academic advisement is an objective in
this specialized degree program. Each student enrolling
in the BS Marine Biology Program must select or will be
assigned a faculty mentor. Biological Sciences faculty are
eligible to serve as mentors in the Marine Biology
Program.
Courses Required for the Degree
Lower Division Program
The lower Division component of the Marine Biology
Bachelor of Science is identical to that of the BS in
Biological Sciences, in which common prerequisites in
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and
Statistics must be met. All requirements for completion of
the lower division in Biological Sciences apply to the BS in
Marine Biology, in including the grade of "C" or better in
required courses, the lower division physics, calculus, and
statistics requirements, options, and acceptable
substitutions.
Upper Division Program
The upper-division requirements for the BS in Marine
Biology include a selection of five common requirements
and a choice of four marine electives, including selections
from among the physical sciences. The Biological
Sciences Distribution Requirement does not apply to the
BS in Marine Biology.
Common Requirements
PCB 3043 Ecology 3
PCB 3063 Genetics 3
BCH 3033 General Biochemistry 4
OCB 3043
BSC 4931
Marine Biology and Oceanography
Undergraduate Seminar
Upper-Division Electives
Students are required to choose four from among the
following 10 upper-division Marine electives:
PCB 4674 Evolution 3
ZOO 5456 Ichthyology 3
OCB 3264 Coral Reef Biology 3
BOT 5647 Ecology of Marine Vascular Plants 3
PCB 4724 Comparative Physiology 3
PCB 4806 Endocrinology 3
OCB 3xxx Aquatic Microbial Ecology 3
BOT 4404 Phycology 3
OCE 3014 Oceanography 3
GLY 4730 Marine Geology 3
Laboratory Requirement
The student is required to take a minimum of 4
laboratories of upper division required or elective courses.
Bachelor of Science with Honors in
Biology
Admission to the Program
a. Permission of the department. Application should be
made by letter to the Curriculum Committee from the
applicant after completion of two semesters at the
University and prior to two semesters before graduation.
The letter should state the intended research problem and
be countersigned by the Thesis Committee (advisor and
mentor).
b. A minimum GPA of 3.5 in biology, chemistry, physics,
geology, and mathematics courses.
Graduation Requirements
a. A minimum GPA of 3.5 in biology, chemistry, physics,
geology, and mathematics courses.
b. Completion of the BS requirements in Biology and
Honors Research Lab (BSC 491 5L, 1 to 3 credits, and
Honors Thesis (BSC 4970, 3 credits).
c. Completion of Honors research in collaboration with a
two-person Honors Committee, consisting of the honors
advisor and one other member. The honors advisor must
be a tenured or tenure-earning member of the
department. The research results must be written in the
form of an honors thesis and approved by the Honors
Committee.
d. Deposit two completed approved copies of the
Honors Thesis with the Department's Office: one copy to
be kept in the department and the other to be deposited in
the Library.
e. Presentation of the results of the Honors Research in
a departmental seminar.
Minor in Biology
Required Courses
BSC 1010 and BSC 1011 with labs, and one upper
division course (3000-level or above) in three of the
following areas: 1. Ecology, 2. Organismal Diversity, 3.
Physiology/Biochemistry, or 4. Structure/Development.
One of these elective courses must be at the 4000-level
or higher and one must include a lab. Total upper division
biology credits must number 10 or more. Grades of 'C or
better are required for all courses and labs. The following
courses do not count as electives: Student Research Labs
(BSC 3915, 4914, and 6916), Workshop Biology Labs
(BSC 5928, PCB 5238, BSC 6926, etc.); Cooperative
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Education credits (BSC 3949), Physiology of Aging (PCB
3241), and any course for non-science majors (e.g., BOT
1010, PCB 2099, MCB 2000, BSC 2023, EVR 3013, and
OCB 2003).
Pre-Medical, Dental, Optometry, and Veterinary
Curricula
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for the BS in
Biology will also have satisfied the course requirements
for admission to the above mentioned professional
schools. Some professional schools may have additional
course requirements. Interested students should consult
the Pre-Medical Advisor for arranging a curriculum to
enhance their potential to gain admission.
Accelerated Combined Degree Programs
Seven-Year Programs for BS/DO, BS/DPM and
BS/DMD
1. BS in Biology/DO (Bachelor of Science in Biology-
FlU/Doctor of Osteopathy-College of Osteopathic
Medicine, Southeastern University of the Health
Sciences).
2. BS in Biology/DPM (Bachelor of Science in Biology-
FlU/Doctor of Podiatric Medicine-School of Podiatric
Medicine, Barry University).
3. BS in Biology/DMD (Bachelor of Science in Biology-
FlU/Doctor of Dental Medicine-College of Dentistry,
University of Florida).
The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida
International University and the College of Osteopathic
Medicine, Southeastern University, the School of Podiatric
Medicine, Barry University and the College of Dentistry,
University of Florida offer combined degree programs
designed to integrate the undergraduate and the medical
curricula in seven years instead of the traditional eight
years, while maintaining the quality of both the
undergraduate and the medical education. The accepted
qualified students are admitted to the FIU Biology
Program and receive provisional early acceptance to the
medical program at the time they are entering FIU. These
programs give the students the opportunity to concentrate
on a comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts education
around rigorous core and science curricula. During the
first two years at FIU, students complete the general core
courses and basic science requirements. The third
academic year is spent in taking advanced courses to
fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in
Biology. After completing the third year curriculum at FIU,
the students enter the medical program to receive the
traditional four year medical education. Satisfactory
completion of the basic medical science courses at the
medical school will permit the students to earn 30 credit
hours toward the BS degree in Biology. For further
information contact Dr. C. F. Chen at (305) 348-3509.
Course Descriptions
Note: Laboratories should be taken concurrently with or
subsequent to lectures. Students should register for each
separately.
Definition of Prefixes
APB - Applied Biology; BCH - Biochemistry; BOT -
Botany; BSC - Introductory Biology; MCB - Microbiology;
OCB - Oceanography (Biological); PCB - Process Cell
Biology; ZOO - Zoology.
BCH 3033 General Biochemistry (4) BCH 3033L
Biochemistry Lab (1). Chemistry of proteins, lipids, car-
bohydrates, and nucleic acids; principles of enzymology,
metabolism, and bioenergetics. Prerequisites: Organic
Chemistry CHM 2211 and General Biology I BSC 1010.
[C]
BCH 4034 General Biochemistry II (3). Protein synthesis
and structure, nucleic acid synthesis and structure,
protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions,
membrane structure, signal transduction, and metabolic
regulation. Prerequisite: General Biochemistry BCH 3033.
[C]
BCH 5134C Workshop in Chromatography Techniques
(1). Workshop covers the theory and practice of
chromatographic techniques to separate complex
mixtures of biomolecules, including absorption, ion
exchange, size exclusion and affinity chromatography.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
BCH 5280 Bioenergetics (3). The relationship of
thermodynamics to living processes; energy transduction,
enzymes in coupled systems. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor. [C]
BCH 541 1C Techniques in Molecular Evolution
Research (5). Ribosomal genes from related organisms
are amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and
sequenced. Phylogenetic maps are made by computer
from sequence data. Students may use material from their
own research. Prerequisites: General Biochemistry BCH
3033 and Lab BCH 3033L, Molecular Biology PCB 4524
and Lab PCB 4524L or Graduate Status.
BOT 1010 Introductory Botany (3). BOT 1010L
Introductory Botany Lab (1). A history of mankind's
study and use of plants, and a survey of plants of
economic importance. Includes lab. No science
prerequisite. (Lab fees assessed)
BOT 3014 Plant Life Histories (3). BOT 3014L Plant
Life Histories Laboratory (1). Plant form, function, and
reproduction: the lives of algae, fungi, bryophtes, ferns,
gymnosprerms, and flowering plants. This course is
designed for majors and certificate students.
Prerequisites: A course in General Biology or permission
of the instructor. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in
lecture and lab courses. [B]
BOT 3153 Local Flora (2). BOT 3153L Local Flora Lab
(2). Introduction to the taxonomy and ecology of common
native, cultivated, and exotic plant species in southern
Florida. Laboratory observation of the gross features of
vascular plants and practice in the use of keys for
identification. Basic ecology of principle plant communities
of Southern Florida. Field trips. Prerequisites: Introductory
Botany BOT 1010 or General Biology I BSC 1010.
Corequisite: Concurrent registration in lecture and lab
courses. [B]
BOT 3353 Morphology of Vascular Plants (3). BOT
3353L Morphology of Vascular Plants Lab (1). Origin
and evolution of plants, especially vascular plants of
tropical origin. Analysis of vascular plant anatomy and
morphology, emphasizing the underlying principles of
plant construction. Prerequisites: A course in General
Biology or permission of the instructor. [D]
BOT 3434 Mycology (3) BOT 3434L Mycology Lab (1).
An introduction to the taxonomy, genetics, and physiology
of fungi with special emphasis on commercially important
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fungi and plant and animal pathogenic fungi.
Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010, General
Biology II BSC 101 1.[B]
BOT 3663 Tropical Botany (3) BOT 3663L Tropical
Botany Lab (1). How environmental factors affect the
distribution of vegetation, and the morphology and
physiology of plants in the tropics. Emphasis on tropical
plants of economic importance. Prerequisites: General
Biology II BSC 1011 or equivalent. Corequisite:
Concurrent registration in lecture and lab courses. [B]
BOT 3810 Economic Botany (3). The origins,
domestication and uses of economically important plants.
Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010, Introductory
Botany BOT 1010 or equivalent. [B]
BOT 4374 Plant Development (3). BOT 4374L Plant
Development Lab (1). The development of vascular
plants, with emphasis on experimental approaches to
plant anatomy, morphology, and reproduction. Practical
instruction in tissue and organ culture. Prerequisites: Plant
Physiology BOT 4503 or permission of the instructor. [D]
BOT 4404 Phycology (3). BOT 4404L Phycology Lab
(1). The biology of marine and freshwater algae, with an
emphasis on structure, function, reproduction,
classification, and ecology. [B]
BOT 4503 Plant Physiology (3) BOT 4S03L Plant
Physiology Lab (1). Plant growth and metabolism in
relationship to environment. Photobiology, nutrient
relations, transport, and hormones in relation to plant
development and function. Prerequisite: Organic
Chemistry I CHM 2210. [C]
BOT 4684 Taxonomy of Tropical Plants (3). BOT 4684L
Taxonomy of Tropical Plants Lab (1). Introduction to
higher plant taxonomy, including nomenclature, modern
systems of angiosperm classification, and angiosperm
evolution. Emphasis on identification of tropical plant
families and plants of economic importance.
Prerequisites: Local Flora BOT 3153 or Tropical Botany
BOT 3663 or permission of the instructor. [B]
BOT 5304C Workshop in Plant Morphology (2).
Techniques to analyze plant form and experience with the
diversity plant morphology; field work using the collections
at Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Prerequisistes: 2 botany
courses or permission of the instructor.
BOT 5406 Algal Physiology (3). Physiology and
metabolism of eukaryotic algae, including ecological
aspects of the aquatic environment and algal roles in
aquatic biogeochemical cycling. Prerequisites: Phycology
BOT 4404, General Chemistry I CHM 1045 and General
Chemistry II CHM 1046 or permission of the instructor. [C]
BOT 5515 Biochemistry of Plant Natural Products (3).
Aspects of primary and secondary plant metabolism will
be covered including biosynthesis and degradation of
natural products as well as their biological/
pharmacological activity. Prerequisites: Organic
Chemistry CHM 221 1 or General Biochemistry BCH 3033.
[C]
BOT 5575 Photobiology (3) BOT 5575L Photobiology
Lab (1). The study of basic photochemical mechanisms
as they occur in molecular biological processes such as
photosynthesis, plant growth, animal vision,
bioluminescence, and radiation damage. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. [C]
BOT 5602 The Functional Ecology of Tropical Plants
(3). BOT 5602L The Functional Ecology of Tropical
Plants Lab (1). The relationship of climate and soils to the
distribution and function of the major plant groups of the
tropical regions. Prerequisites: Two courses in botany or
permission of the instructor. [A]
BOT 5605 Plant Ecology (3). BOT 5605L Plant Ecology
Lab (1). In-depth study of plant ecology at 3 levels:
individual, population, and community. Laboratory and
field exercises will examine lecture topics. Prerequisites:
Ecology PCB 3043 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: Concurrent registration in lecture and lab
courses. [A]
BOT 5615 Workshop: Seed Conservation (1). Covers
practical issues of seed conservation of tropical plants:
longevity curves, seed germination protocols and seed
conservation procedures. Prerequisites: Graduate
students or permission of instructor.
BOT 5647 Ecology of Marine Vascular Plants (3).
Biology and ecology of seagrasses and mangroves, with
an emphasis on South Florida and Caribbean species.
Physiological ecology, population and community ecology,
and ecosystem processes. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor. [A]
BOT 5648 Workshop on Aquatic Plants (1). Biology and
identification of aquatic plants. Prerequisites: Graduate
status or permission of the instructor.
BOT 5682 Florida Plant Communities (3). Two-week
field trip to many diverse plant communities of the state.
Ecological and environmental factors influencing plant
distribution will be examined, contrasting vegetation
among sites. Prerequisites: General Biology II BSC 1011
and Ecology PCB 3043 or permission of the instructor. [A]
BOT 5704 Botanical Terminology, Latin and
Nomenclature (2). Course is divided into 3 parts: 1)
Botanical Latin and its use; 2) Plant description
terminology, and current descriptive standards; and 3)
Botanical nomeclature, the ICBN, Phylocode, and others.
Prerequisites: Plants Systematics (BOT 5725C) or
Systematic Biology (BSC 5606), or approval of the
Advisor.
BOT 5725C Plant Systematics (3). Theory and methods
of classification of vascular plants using phylogenetic
principles. Covers the integration of morphological and
molecular characters. Prerequisites: Graduate students
or permission of instructor.
BOT 5727 Plant Genetics (3). Topics related to higher
plants, including polyploid inheritance, self-incompatibility,
cytoplasmic inheritance, mutable alleles, complex loci,
genome analysis, recombination and mutagesis.
Prerequisites: General Biology I and II (BSC 1010 and
1011) and Genetics (PCB3063).
BOT 5728 Plant Molecular Systematics (2). DNA
markers for phylogenetic analysis of vascular plants,
including description of laboatory methods, computerized
analytical techniques and evolutionary interpretation.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
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BOT 5728L Plant Molecular Systematics Laboratory
(2). DNA markers for phylogenetic analysis of vascular
plants, including description of laboratory methods,
computerized analytical techniques and evolutionary
interpretation. Prerequisites: Graduate status or
permission of instructor.
BOT 5816 Ethnobotany (3). Review the use and
management of plants by indigenous people. Discuss
emerging theories in ethnobotany, examine the role of
ethnobotany in conservation and resource utilization.
Prerequisites: Economic Botany BOT 3810, Tropical
Botany BOT 3663, Cultural Ecology ANT 3403, or
permission of the instructor.
BOT 581 6L Ethnobotany Workshop (1). Field methods
in the study of plant use by traditional and modern
societies. Examines botanical documentation,
ethnological description and experimental design.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the
instructor.
BOT 5817 Field Ethnobotany (1-4). A 4-week field
course that introduces students to tropical vegetation and
its use by traditional cultures. Topics include tropical
botany, diversity, ecology, and the relationship between
plants and people. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisites: BOT 5816 and BOT 581 6L or permission of
instructor.
BOT 5852 Medical Botany (3). An examination of
medicinal plants including the biology, chemistry, and
pharmacology of botanical remedies, and their effects on
human health. Prerequisites: Economic Botany or BOT
5816 or permission of instructor.
BOT 5924 Workshop in Tropical Plant Families (3). An
introduction to important spermatophyte families, including
systematics, ecology, and conservation. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. [B]
BOT 5925 Workshop in the Biology of Southern
Florida's Native Trees (3). Distribution, floristic
relationships, morphology, reproductive biology,
taxonomy, and conservation of trees native to southern
Florida. Prerequisites: Local Flora BOT 3153, Tropical
Botany BOT 3663, or permission of the instructor. [B]
BOT 5928 Workshop on Grasses and Sedges of
Southern Florida (1). The systematics, ecology, and
identification of South Florida grasses and sedges.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the
instructor.
BSC 1010 General Biology I (3) BSC 1010L General
Biology I Lab (1). Biomolecules, cells, energy flow,
genetics, and physiology. Science background or Biology
major recommended. (Lab fees assessed)
BSC 1011 General Biology II (3) BSC 1011L General
Biology Lab II (1). A survey of organismal biology with
emphasis on botany and zoology. Science background or
Biology major recommended. (Lab fees assessed)
BSC 2023 Human Biology (3) BSC 2023L Human
Biology Lab (1). Biological and general scientific
principles governing human structure, function, health,
and relationship to the planetary environment. For non-
science majors. (Lab fees assessed)
BSC 3364 Research in Tropical Ecosystems (3).
Biology, Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies
faculty describe research in marine and terrestrial
ecosystems, geology, conservation and education.
Students discuss scientific ideas.
BSC 3428 Introduction to Brewing Science (3). BSC
3428L Introduction to Brewing Science Lab (1). A
hands-on overview of the scientific principles and
operation of craft breweries, commercial breweries, and
microbrewery technology. Relevant chemical, biological
and physical processes will be examined.
BSC 3915, 4914 Student Research Lab I and II (1-12).
Independent laboratory study in a project or projects of
the student's choice. Registration by consultation with
instructor. May be repeated for additional credit.
BSC 3949 Cooperative Education in Biology (1-3). A
student majoring in biological sciences may spend several
terms employed in industry or government in a capacity
relating to the major. Prerequisites: Permission of Co-op
Education and major department.
BSC 4303 Biogeography (3). Current issues concerning
geographic distribution of plants and animals.
Prerequisites: Ecology PCB 3043 and Evolution PCB
4674. [A]
BSC 4304 Environments of the Past (3). The
biogeography, diversity and ecology of ancient life is
combined with the study of sediments and stable isotopes
to interpret environmental changes of the past at the local
to global scale. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
BSC 4361 Biodiversity of Tropical Islands (3). Current
issues on evolution, diversification and conservation of
flora and fauna on tropical islands. Prerequisites:
Genetics PCB 3063, Ecology PCB 3043, and Evolution
PCB 4674. [A]
BSC 4363 Biodiversity in the Caribbean Basin (3).
Current issues on Evolution, Conservation, and
Diversification of Biota of the Caribbean Basin.
Prerequisites: BSC 1010, BSC 1011 General Biology I
and II.
BSC 4422 Biotechnology: Applications in Industry,
Agriculture and Medicine (3). Biological, biochemical,
ecological, engineering, entrepreneurial, and ethical
aspects of biotechnology in industry, agriculture, and
medicine. [D]
BSC 491 5L Honors Research (1-3). Laboratory and/or
field study in consultation with an Honors Thesis advisor.
Prerequisite: Admission into Honors in Biological
Sciences Program.
BSC 4931 Undergraduate Seminar (1). An exploration of
various research works in biological sciences. Oral
presentation by the students required.
BSC 4934 Topics in Biology (1-3). An intensive study of
a particular topic or limited number of topics not otherwise
offered in the curriculum.
BSC 4970 Honors Thesis (3). Writing an Honors Thesis.
Prerequisite: BSC 491 5L.
BSC 5302 Ecosystems of the Past (3). Analysis of local
to global change in environments through time using
faunal distributions, biodiversity, biogeography, physical
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and chemical properties of sediments, and stable
isotopes. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
BSC 5405C Environmental Instrumentation (3). Theory
and techniques for measurement of environmental
pa r ameters of interest to field biologist. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. [C]
BSC 5406 Forensic Biology (3). Forensic applications of
molecular biology including PCR, STR techniques and
other laboratory methods and data interpretation.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
BSC 5926 Graduate Bioresource Workshop (1). This
workshop is designed to introduce Biology graduate
students to the various resources available for graduate
teaching and research. Prerequisite: Graduate status.
BSC 5927 Workshop: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
in Biology (1). Basic understanding of principles,
techniques and application of hyperspectral remote
sensing of the Earth's natural environments.
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission of Instructor.
BSC 5928 Workshop: Vertebrate Animal Research (1).
Reviews the ethical, legal and practical guidelines for
conducting research with live vertebrate animals.
Required for students capturing, handling or collecting
vertebrate animals in the course of research or teaching.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the
instructor.
BSC 5929 Workshop: Paleoecology of South Florida
(3). Sampling, preparation, and identification of diatoms
and foraminifera from a freshwater to marine transect, and
application of ecology to interpreting past ecosystems.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
BSC 5933 Current Topics in Tropical Biology (3). An
intensive study of particular tropical biology topics not
otherwise offered in the curriculum. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
BSC 5936 Glaser Seminar: The Biology of Tomorrow
(1). A series of lectures by an invited, internationally
recognized authority in biological topics of current and
future concern.
ENY 1004 General Entomology (3) ENY 1004L
Entomology Lab (1). The morphology, systematics,
physiology and ecology of the major insect orders, and
introduction to basic field procedures. Prerequisite:
General Biology II BSC 1011.
ENY 4060 Advanced Entomology (3). ENY 4060L
Advanced Entomology Laboratory (1). Explorations of
the morphology, physiology, behavior and metabolism of
insects in the context of their evolutionary, environmental
and economic significance. Prerequisites: General Biology
I BSC 1010, General Biology II BSC 1011, or permission
of the instructor. [B]
MCB 2000 Introductory Microbiology (3) MCB 2000L
Introductory Micro Lab (1). Basic concepts of microbes
as pathogens, food spoilage and fermentative organisms.
Microbial relationships to immunology, sanitation, pollution
and geochemical cycling. Not applicable for majors in
Biological Sciences. (Lab fees assessed)
MCB 3020 General Microbiology (3) MCB 3020L
General Microbiology Lab (2). Introduction to the
principles and techniques of microbiology, genetics,
taxonomy, biochemistry and ecology of microorganisms.
Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry I CHM 2210 and
Organic Chemistry II CHM 2211; and General Biology I
BSC 1010 and General Biology II BSC 1011; or
permission of the instructor. [B]
MCB 4203 Microbial Pathogenicity (3) MCB 4203L
Microbial Path Lab (1). Host-parasite relationships:
physiology of bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens
emphasizing mechanisms of pathogenicity and the host
response. Prerequisite: General Microbiology MCB 3020.
[C]
MCB 4404 Microbial Physiology (3) MCB 4404L
Microbial Physiology Lab (1). Introduction to the study of
physiological and metabolic activities of microorganisms
and processes that affect them. Prerequisites: General
Microbiology MCB 3020 and Lab MCB 3020L. [C]
MCB 4603 Microbial Ecology (3) MCB 4603L Microbial
Ecology Lab (1). Principles and applications of microbial
interactions with the environment: physical, chemical, and
biological. Prerequisites: General Microbiology MCB 3020
and Lab MCB 3020L. [A]
MCB 4653 Food Microbiology (3). MCB 4653L Food
Microbiology Lab (1). Public Health microbiology of
water and sewage, microbiology of food preparation and
spoilage; industrial aspects of microbiology. Prerequisites:
General Microbiology MCB 3020 and Lab MCB 3020L. [A]
MCB 5114 Microbial Diversity (3). MCB 5114L
Microbial Diversity Laboratory (1). Analysis of metabolic
and morpho-logical diversity in bacteria in the context of
bacterial systematics. Prerequisites: General Microbiology
MCB 3020 and Lab MCB 3020L; additional course in
microbiology or biochemistry. Corequisite: Concurrent
registration in lecture and lab courses.
MCB 531 5C Workshop: Prokaryotic Cloning (2).
Description of molecular genetic methods for manipulation
of prokaryotic DNA. Prerequisites: Genetics (PCB 3063)
and Biochemistry (BCH 3033) or permission of instructor.
MCB 5405 Biology of Photosynthetic Bacteria (3). MCB
5405L Biology of Photosynthetic Bacteria Lab (1).
Study of the physiology and ecology of photosynthetic
bacteria, including Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria),
purple and green bacteria, and Halobacteria. [A]
MCB 5453L Workshop: Prokaryotic Cell Signaling (1).
Covers chemical signals used by prokaryotes for cell-to-
cell communications. Prerequisites: MCB 3020 or
permission of instructor.
MCB 5505 Virology (3) MCB 5505L Virology Lab (1).
Principles and methods of study of bacterial, plant, and
animal viruses. Molecular aspects of viral development,
virus pathogens, and carcinogens. Prerequisites: General
Biochemistry BCH 3033, Genetics PCB 3063, and
Organic Chemistry I CHM 2210 and Organic Chemistry II
CHM 2211. [C]
MCB 5605 Microbial Ecology (3). Principles and
applications of microbial interactions with the
environment. Current research areas are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate Level Standing.
OCB 2003 Introductory Marine Biology (3) OCB 2003L
Introductory Marine Biology Lab (1). A survey of
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marine biological environments and zones, including the
relationship of the physical and chemical environment to
the distribution of marine plants and animals. (Lab fees
assessed)
OCB 3043 Marine Biology and Oceanography (3). OCB
3043L Marine Biology and Oceanography Laboratory
(1). An ecological approach to the biology of organisms in
the marine environment with an emphasis on zonation
and adaptation to the physical environment. Intended for
biology majors or other science majors. Prerequisites:
General Biology I BSC 1010 and General Biology II BSC
1011. [A]
OCB 3264 Biology of Coral Reefs (3). Biology of reef
animals and reef ecology: emphasis on Florida and
Caribbean reefs. Classroom instruction and observation of
coral reef and turtle grass communities. Prerequisites:
General Biology II BSC 1011 and scuba certification. [A]
OCB 4632 Marine Microbial Ecology (3). Diversity,
ecology and physiology of marine viruses, bacteria and
protozoa, their role in marine food webs and the
biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nutrients, and the
significance of microbial food webs for marine
productivity. Prerequisites: BSC 1010, BSC 1011, OCB
3043.
OCB 5575L Workshop: Aquatic Flow Cytometry (1). A
practical introduction to theories and applications of flow
cytometry in the analyses of aquatic microorganisms
(bacteria, phytoplankton) and their physiology.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
OCB 5634 Marine Ecology (3). OCB 5634L Marine
Ecology Lab (1). Review of processes determining
species distribution and abundance in marine
ecosystems. Energy flow and trophic relationships
examined. Prerequisite: Ecology PCB 3043. Corequisite:
Concurrent registration in lecture for lab courses. [A]
OCB 5670L Techniques in Biological Oceanography
(1). A laboratory course designed to acquaint the student
with biological sampling techniques at sea. Shipboard
experience will be required as part of the course.
Prerequisites: Previous course in marine biology and
permission of the instructor.
PCB 2061 Introductory Genetics (3). PCB 2061 L
Introductory Genetics Lab (1). Principles of Mendelian
and Molecular genetics with selected examples of
applications such as genetic engineering and twin studies.
PCB 2099 Foundations of Human Physiology (3) PCB
2099L Foundations of Human Physiology Lab (1).
Functional survey of the organ systems of the human
body. Intended primarily for non-science majors. (Lab fees
assessed)
PCB 3043 Ecology (3) PCB 3043L Ecology Lab (1). The
basic principles governing the interaction of organism and
environment. Trophic structure and energetics, species
diversity, evolution of populations, biogeochemical cycles.
Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010 and General
Biology II BSC 1011. [A]
PCB 3063 Genetics (3) PCB 3063L Genetics Lab (1).
Mendelian inheritance and introduction to molecular
genetics. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010 and
Organic Chemistry I CHM 2210. [D]
PCB 3203 Cell Physiology (3) PCB 3203L Cell
Physiology Lab (1). Biochemical and biophysical
principles of cell physiology: enzyme structure and
function, energy transductions, electrical and chemical
signals. Prerequisites: General Biology I and II with Labs
BSC 1010, BSC 1010L, BSC 1011, BSC 101 1L; General
Chemistry I and II with Labs CHM 1045, CHM 1045L,
CHM 1046, CHM 1046L; Physics I and II with or without
Calculus and Labs, PHY 2048, PHY 2048L, PHY 2049,
PHY 2049L (or PHY 2053, PHY 2054) and Organic
Chemistry I and II with Labs CHM 2210, CHM 221 0L,
CHM 2211, CHM 221 1L. [C]
PCB 3241 Physiology of Aging (3). Introductory
treatment of the physiology of organ systems with
emphasis on the decline in organ function with aging and
on the resultant limitations in physiological performance.
PCB 3373 Tropical Ecology (3). In-depth survey of
tropical climatology, ecological processes characteristic of
tropical habitats, and biodiversity and conservation of
tropical regions. Prerequisite: PCB 3043.
PCB 3702 Intermediate Human Physiology (3) PCB
3702L Intermediate Human Physiology Lab (1).
Functions of the human body and the physio-chemical
mechanisms responsible for each organ's function.
Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010 or General
Biology II BSC 1011. [C]
PCB 3703 Human Physiology I (3) PCB 3703L Human
Physiology I Lab (1). Basic facts and concepts relating to
the physiology of cells and nervous, muscular, and
cardiovascular systems, with emphasis on regulatory
mechanisms and abnormal physiology. Prerequisites:
General Biology I and II with Labs BSC 1010, BSC 1010L,
BSC 1011, BSC 101 1L; General Chemsitry I and II with
Labs CHM 1045, CHM 1045L, CHM 1046, CHM 1046L;
and Physics I and II with or without Calculus and Labs,
PHY 2048, PHY 2048L, PHY 2049, PHY 2049L (or PHY
2053, PHY 2054). [C]
PCB 3704 Human Physiology II (3) PCB 3704L Human
Physiology II Lab (1). Physiology of respiratory, gastro-
intestinal, excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems.
Continuation of PCB 3703. Prerequisites: General Biology
I and II with Labs BSC 1010, BSC 1010L, BSC 1011, BSC
101 1L; General Chemsitry I and II with Labs CHM 1045,
CHM 1045L, CHM 1046, CHM 1046L; and Physics I and
II with or without Calculus and Labs, PHY 2048, PHY
2048L, PHY 2049, PHY 2049L (or PHY 2053, PHY 2054).
[C]
PCB 3711 Physiological Mechanisms (3). Biophysical
and biochemical perspective; Integrative aspects of
physiology are de-emphasized to accomplish a detailed,
but introductory coverage of mechanisms. [C]
PCB 4023 Cell Biology (4). A structural and molecular
analysis of cell function. Prerequisite: Genetics PCB 3063.
[C]
PCB 4023L Cell Biology Lab (1). Fundamentals of
cell/histological identification and current techniques used
to study cells. Prerequisite: PCB 3063.
PCB 4232 The Biology of Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) (3). An overview of Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) from biomedical and
psychosocial perspectives. Prerequisites: General Biology
Undergraduate Catalog
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I BSC 1010, General Biology II BSC 1011, General
Chemistry I CHM 1045 and General Chemistry II CHM
1046.
PCB 4233 Immunology (3) PCB 4233L Immunology
Lab (1). Fundamentals of immunology including antibody
structure, immunopathology, molecular recognition at cell
surfaces and immunological aspects of cancer biology.
Prerequisites: General Microbiology MCB 3020 or
permission of the instructor. [C]
PCB 4253 Developmental Biology (3) Comprehensive
survey of principles of development and critical analysis of
methods used to study these problems. Prerequisites:
Genetics PCB 3063 and Cell Physiology PCB 3203 or
General Biochemistry BCH 3033. [D]
PCB 4301 Freshwater Ecology (3). PCB 4301 L
Freshwater Ecology Laboratory (2). Community-level
analysis of marshes, lakes and rivers from theoretical and
practical viewpoints, emphasizing quantitative description
of community structure and function. Prerequisites:
Ecology PCB 3043 or General Biology II BSC 1011 and
permission of the instructor. [A]
PCB 4373 Amphibian Ecology (3). In-depth survey of the
ecology of members of the vertebrate class Amphibia
(caecilians, salamanders, amd frogs). Prerequisite: PCB
3043.
PCB 4514 Advanced Genetics (3). Advanced level
treatment of topics such as meiotic disjunction-uniparental
disomy, transcription & splicing - differential splicing,
polymorphisms, chromatin organization, horizontal gene
transfer, etc. Prerequisite: Genetics PCB 3063. [C]
PCB 4524 Molecular Biology (3) PCB 4524L Molecular
Biology Lab (1). Advanced nucleic acid and protein
biochemistry: biosynthesis of macro-molecules and
molecular genetics. Prerequisites: Biochemistry BCH
3033 or Genetics PCB 3063 and Organic Chemistry I
CHM 2210. [C]
PCB 4674 Evolution (3). A study of the synthetic theory
of evolution, its historic and experimental justification and
the mechanisms of natural selection. Prerequisites:
Genetics PCB 3063 and Ecology PCB 3043, or
permission of the instructor. [B]
PCB 4723 Animal Physiology (3) PCB 4723L Animal
Physiology Lab (1). Advanced study of physiological
mechanisms employed by animals to maintain function of
the organ systems and to interact with the environment.
Prerequisites: Cell Physiology PCB 3203 or Biochemistry
BCH 3033. [C]
PCB 4724 Comparative Physiology (3) PCB 4724L
Comparative Physiology Lab I (1). Regulation of the
internal environment: osmotic gastrointestinal, metabolic,
circulatory and respiratory physiology. Prerequisites:
General Biology I BSC 1010 and II BSC 1011 and Organic
Chemistry I CHM 2210. [C]
PCB 4733 Human Systemic Physiology I (3) PCB
4733L Human Systemic Physiology Lab (1). Selected
topics in human physiology with emphasis on topics of
clinical significance. Prerequisites: Foundations of Human
Physiology PCB 2099 or General Biology II BSC 1011 or
General Chemistry I CHM 1045. [C]
PCB 4734 Human Systemic Physiology II (3). Selected
topics in human physiology with emphasis on topics of
clinical significance. Prerequisites: Foundations of Human
Physiology PCB 2099 or General Biology II BSC 1011 or
General Chemistry I CHM 1045. [C]
PCB 4805 Endocrinology (3). Biochemistry, physiology
and anatomy of the endocrine systems of vertebrates and
invertebrates. Steroid, peptide, and terpenoid hormones
which control reproduction, growth, and other parameters.
Prerequisites: General Biology II BSC 1011, Organic
Chemistry II CHM 221 1 , and one physiology course. [C]
PCB 4805L Endocrinology Laboratory (1). A series of
lab exercises and experiments designed to supplement
lecture material in PCB 4805, and coordinated with that
content. Prerequisites: General Biology I and II,
permission of the instructor. Corequisite: PCB 4805.
PCB 5025L Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory
(3). Covers DNA and RNA extraction, digestion,
electrophoresis, Southern analysis, RFLP analysis, PCR
amplification, cloning and automated sequencing.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
PCB 5184 Workshop in Microtechnique (1). Laboratory
techniques required for preparation of tissues for light
microscopy-histological study. Prerequisites: Graduate
status or permission of the instructor.
PCB 5195 Histochemistry/Microtechnique (3) PCB
5195L Histochemistry/Microtechnique Lab (1).
Chemistry and use of fixatives and dyes; histochemistry
emphasizes procedures used in research and pathology
labs including techniques for enzymes, protein,
carbohydrate, nucleic acids and lipids. Prerequisites:
General Biochemistry BCH 3033 or Cell Physiology PCB
3203.
PCB 5215 Workshop in Histo-and Immunocyto-
Chemistry (1). Laboratory techniques for preparation of
paraffin-embedded and frozen sections; selected
procedures to demonstrate the fundamentals of
histochemical and immunocytochemical labeling methods.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the
instructor.
PCB 5235 Current Topics in Comparative Immunology
(1). A weekly seminar/discussion course consisting of
research presentations by students, faculty and visiting
scientists in the area of comparative immunology. It is
recommended for students with a research interest in the
comparative study of mamalian and nonmamalian species
or using alternative animal models. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
PCB 5236 Immune Assessment (3). A review of the
genetics and biochemistry of immune dysfunction with a
focus on the methods used to evaluate adaptive and
innate immunological function. Prerequisites: PCB 4233
or Permission of instrcutor.
PCB 5238 Marine Comparative Immunology Workshop
(1). A workshop at the Keys Marine Lab to present
general and unique research methodologies associated
with the immunology of marine animals. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
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PCB 5239 Immunophysiology (3). Physiological and
endocrine regulation of the vertebrate immune system.
Prerequisite: Immunology PCB 4233.
PCB 5259 Topics in Developmental Biology (3).
Molecular and cellular mechanisms in the development of
plants and animals. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor. [D]
PCB 5307 Limnology (3) PCB 5307L Limnology Lab
(1). Chemical and physical properties of standing and
flowing freshwater systems; ecophysiology and
interactions of the fresh water flora and fauna in relation to
abiotic factors; oligotrophic to eutrophic conditions. [A]
PCB 5327 Coastal Ecosystems and Modeling (3).
Basics of ecology for coastal and wetland ecosystems.
The theory and mechanisms of simulation modeling.
Hands-on creation and application of computer models in
ecological research. Prerequisites: Ecology PCB 3043
and Calculus I MAC 231 1 or permission of the instructor.
[A]
PCB 5328 Spatial and Landscape Ecology (3).
Ecological processes with spatial components, including
neighborhood intercations, foraging, metapopulations,
infectious diseases, invasive species, and habitat
associations. Prerequisites: PCB 5423 Advanced
Ecology - Population and Community. Corequisites: PCB
5454 Advanced Ecology - Community Ecosystems; MAC
2311 Calculus.
PCB 5356L Tropical Ecology Field Lab (3). Field course
in Costa Rica with fieldwork in two or more diverse
habitats (rainforest, and dry forest). Emphasis on diversity
and interactions between species. Visits to selected sites
of deforestation, conservation and restoration. [A]
PCB 5358 Everglades Research and Resources
Management (3). Application of basic skills in ecology to
contemporary issues in the Everglades area, with
emphasis on the relation between research and
management of wilderness, wildlife, vegetation, water and
fire. Prerequisites: Ecology PCB 3043 or permission of the
instructor. [A]
PCB 5376 Animal Physiological Ecology (3). PCB
5376L Animal Physiological Ecology Laboratory (1).
Evolution-oriented approach to physiological adaptations
of aniumals living in diverse environments. Considers the
inter relationship between behavior, energetics, and
integrative regulation of metabolism. Prerequisites:
Ecology PCB 3043 and Biochemistry BCH 3033. [C]
PCB 5405 Biochemical Ecology (3). Principles of
chemical communication between diverse organisms and
the importance of a variety of allelo-chemicals in
community structure. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
PCB 5407 Workshop: Microelectrodes in Microbial
Ecology (1). Use of Microelectrodes to measure chemical
micro-environments and biological processes in natural
samples. Hands-on experience with O2 and pH
electrodes. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
PCB 5423 Advanced Ecology: Populations and
Communities (3). Advanced analysis of population and
community ecology. Prerequisites: Ecology PCB 3043 or
permission of the instructor or graduate status. [A]
PCB 5443 Advanced Ecology: Communities and
Ecosystems (3). Advanced analysis of ecological
principles pertaining to communities, ecosystems, and
landscapes, with special emphasis on the South Florida
and Caribbean region. Prerequisites: Ecology PCB 3043
or permission of the instructor or graduate status. [A]
PCB 5596 Workshop: In Situ Hybridization (1). Analysis
of gene expression by in situ hybridization techniques
using whole mount and crysectioned tissues.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the
instructor.
PCB 5615 Molecular and Organismal Evolution (3).
The evolutionary relationships among nucleotides and
proteins as well as the processes which yield these
relationships. The possible molecular events leading to
speciation. Prerequisites: Genetics PCB 3063 and
Biochemistry BCH 3033.
PCB 5616 Applied Phylogenetics (3). Methods of
phylogenetic analysis with focus on pragmatic
applications to ecological and evolutionary studies.
Hands-on experience with current computer programs for
phylogenetic analysis. Prerequisites: Graduate status or
permission of the instructor.
PCB 5665 Human Genetics (3). Principles and
techniques in the analysis of the human race.
Prerequisite: Genetics PCB 3063.
PCB 5677 Evolution and Development (3). The models
and evidence for the interaction of development and
evolution, using both plant and animal systems.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
PCB 5685 Population Genetics (3). Advanced analysis
of gene and genotype frequencies in theoretical
populations and analysis of real data. Linkage
equilibrium, drift, migration and selection are a few of the
topics covered. Prerequisite: Genetics (PCB 3063).
PCB 5686 Population Biology (3). PCB 5686L
Population Biology Lab (1). Intrinsic properties of natural
and theoretical populations and their dynamics and
interactions, and responses to disturbance. Includes field
problems and computer exercises. Prerequisites:
Genetics PCB 3063 and Evolution PCB 4674, or
permission of the instructor. [A]
PCB 5687 Evolutionary Ecology (3). PCB 5687L
Evolutionary Ecology Lab (1). Adaptations and
interactions of plants and animals in natural and disturbed
habitats. Prerequisite: Ecology PCB 3043. [A]
PCB 5725 Membrane Signal Transduction (3).
Hormones and neurotransmitters as extracellular
messengers. Membrane receptors and mechanisms of
signal transduction: membrane channels and enzymes,
direct linkage and G-protein linkage. Second messengers.
Prerequisites: General Biochemistry BCH 3033 or Cell
Physiology PCB 3203. [C]
PCB 5786 Membrane Physiology (3). Chemical and
physical properties of the plasma membrane, its
biosynthesis and functions in transport and signal
transduction. Prerequisites: Physics I PHY 2048, Physics
II PHY 2049 and General Biochemistry BCH 3033 or Cell
Physiology PCB 3203. [C]
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PCB 5835C Neurophysiology (3) PCB 5835L
Neurophysiology Lab (1). Comparative neurophysiology;
physico-chemical mechanisms of resting and action
potentials; synaptic transmission; neural coding and
integration; sensory-motor function and neuro-
physiological basis of behavior. Prerequisites:
Biochemistry BCH 3033 or Cell Physiology PCB 3203 and
Calculus I MAC 231 1 . [C]
PCB 5902 Readings in Stable Isotope Studies (1).
Discussion of scientific papers published in the fields of
isotope ecology and isotope biogeochemistry.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the
instructor.
PCB 5934 Topics in Skeletal Muscle Physiology (4).
Advanced discussion of some aspects of the biophysics,
biochemistry and physiology of skeletal muscle
contraction. Topics may vary from year to year. Based on
review articles and research papers. Prerequisites:
Human Physiology I PCB 3703 and Cell Physiology PCB
3203 or General Biochemistry BCH 3033. [C]
PCB 5938 Ecosystem Studies Seminar (3). Theory and
practice of ecosystem analysis, based on discussion of
current articles and books. Emphasis on using different
approaches to understand natural complexity, with case
studies researched by students. Prerequisites: Ecology
PCB 3043 or permission of the instructor. [A]
ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology (4). Taxonomy,
anatomy, development, physiology and ecology of major
invertebrate groups, including terrestrial and aquatic
phyla. Prerequisite: General Biology II BSC 1011. [B]
ZOO 271 3C Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4).
Study of the structural diversity and classification of
vertebrates and the evolution of various organ systems.
Dissection of a variety of vertebrate specimens to reveal
relationships of the various organ systems. Prerequisites:
General Biology I BSC 1010 and General Biology II BSC
1011. [D]
ZOO 3021 Comparative Zoology (3) ZOO 3021
Comparative Zoology Lab (1). Characteristics,
evolutionary relationships and physiological adaptations of
metazoan animal groups from porifera through the
chordates. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010 and
II BSC 1011 with Labs BSC 1010L and BSC 1011L
ZOO 3303 Vertebrate Zoology (3) ZOO 3303L
Vertebrate Zoology Lab (1). Systematics, anatomy,
physiology, development and ecology of vertebrate
animals. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010 and II
BSC 1011 with Labs BSC 1010L and BSC 1011L. [B]
ZOO 3327 Human Evolutionary Morphology (3). The
major evolutionary adaptations that have led to the unique
biocultural characteristics of the human species.
Prerequisites: General Biology II BSC 1011, Introduction
to Anthropology ANT 2000, or permission of the instructor.
[D]
ZOO 3378 Forensic Osteology (4). A detailed
examination of the human skeleton revealing such
individual traits as sex, age, height, and race in order to
assist law enforcement investigation in forensic
identifications. Prerequisite: None, though a course in
anatomy is strongly recommended.
ZOO 3603 Embryology (3) ZOO 3603L Embryology Lab
(1). Animal morphogenesis. Laboratory must be taken
with lecture. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010
and II BSC 1011 with Labs BSC 1010L and BSC 1011L.
[D]
ZOO 3731 Human Anatomy (3) ZOO 3731 L Human
Anatomy Demonstration (1). Survey of organ systems of
the human body with major emphasis on the skeletal,
muscular, and peripheral nervous system. Guided
examination of prosected human cadavers. Prerequisites:
General Chemistry I CHM 1045, General Physics I PHY
2053 or PHY 2048 and General Biology II BSC 1011. [D]
ZOO 3753 Histology (3) ZOO 3753L Histology Lab (1).
Microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs.
Prerequisites: General Biology II BSC 1011 and Organic
Chemistry I CHM 2210 and Organic Chemisty II CHM
2211. [D]
ZOO 3892C Biology of Captive Wildlife (3). Behavior,
nutrition, physiology, anatomy, pathology and diseases of
captive wildlife. Taught at Metrozoo. Prerequisites:
General Biology II BSC 1011 or permission of the
instructor. [B]
ZOO 4234 General Parasitology (3) ZOO 4234L
General Parasitology Lab (1). Modern concepts of
biology, development, immunology and pathology of
animal parasites. Prerequisite: General Biology I BSC
1010. Corequisite: Concurrent registration of lecture and
lab course. [B]
ZOO 4377 Advanced Vertebrate Morphology (3) ZOO
4377L Advanced Vertebrate Morphology Lab (1). The
study of the diversity of anatomical structure in
vertebrates and the relationship between form and
function. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010 with
lab BSC 1010L, General Biology II BSC 1011 with lab
BSC 1011L, or permission of the instructor. [D]
ZOO 4462C Herpetology (4). Study of the biology of
reptiles and amphibians with emphasis on the natural
history and ecology of local species. Prerequisites:
General Biology I BSC 1010 and II BSC 1011 and
Ecology PCB 3043 or permission of the instructor. [B]
ZOO 4472 Ornithology (3) ZOO 4472L Ornithology Lab
(2). Avian systematics, anatomy, physiology, behavior,
ecology, evolution, and conservation. Labs teach visual
and auditory identification, census techniques, banding,
and taping. Field trips alternate Saturdays and at least
one overnight weekend field trip. Prerequisites: General
Biology I BSC 1010 and II BSC 1011. Corequisite:
Concurrent registration of lecture with lab course. [B]
ZOO 4484 Primate Biology (3) ZOO 4484L Primate
Biology Field Lab (1). Survey of the natural history of the
prosimians, monkeys, and apes with special emphasis on
primate anatomy, evolution, ecology, and behavior.
Prerequisties: General Biology I BSC 1010 and II BSC
101 1 or permission of the instructor. [B]
ZOO 4513 Animal Behavior (3) ZOO 451 3L Animal
Behavior Laboratory (1). Evolutionary approach to
under-standing the diversity of behavioral strategies.
Ecological and physiological mechanisms of behavior will
be emphasized. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC
1010 and II BSC 1011. Lab: Three weekend day trips
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and one overnight weekend field trip. Corequisite:
concurrent registration of lecture with lab course. [A]
ZOO 4733 Survey of Regional Anatomy (3) ZOO 4733L
Survey of Regional Anatomy Lab (2). The regional
anatomy of the human body as revealed by dissections,
radiographs, models and videos. Prerequisites: General
Biology II BSC 1011 with lab BSC 101 1L, General
Chemistry II CHM 1046 with lab CHM 1046L, and Physics
II PHY 2054. (Lab fees assessed) [D]
ZOO 4743C Neuroscience (4). Structure and function of
the human nervous system. Dissection and demonstration
of human nervous system and various neurophysiology
labs. Prerequisites: One course in physiology and one
course in human anatomy. [D]
ZOO 5265 Biology of Crustaceans (3). ZOO 5265L
Biology of Crustaceans Laboratory (1). Morphology,
physiology, systematics and evolution in crustaceans. [B]
ZOO 5371 Clinical Anatomy of the Trunk and Limbs
(3). ZOO 5371 L Clinical Anatomy of the Trunk and
Limbs Lab (1). A detailed analysis of the anatomical
foundations of kinesology and physical rehabilitation.
Special emphasis will be placed on the functional
anatomy of the trunk, pectoral and pelvic limbs with
clinical correlations to the major disorders commonly
treated by physical and occupational therapists.
Prerequisite: ZOO 3731. Corequisite: Clinical Anatomy of
the Trunk and Limbs Lab.
ZOO 5376 Animal Design and Movement (4). Basic
biomechanical and behavioral theories of how animals
feed and move. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC
1010, and II BSC 1011, Physics I PHY 2053 and II PHY
2054. [D]
ZOO 5424 Herpetology (3) ZOO 5424L Herpetology
Laboratory (1). Biology of amphibians and reptiles from a
systematic perspective. The three orders of living
amphibians and the six living orders of reptiles are
covered in detail. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC
1010 and II BSC 1011 and Ecology PCB 3043, or
permission of the instructor. [B]
ZOO 5456 Ichthyology (3) ZOO 5456L Ichthyology Lab
(1). Systematics, structure, function, ecology, and
evolution of fishes. Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC
1010, and II BSC 1011, and Ecology PCB 3043.
Corequisite: Concurrent registration of lecture and lab
course. [B]
ZOO 5479 Workshop in Field Ornithology: Mark and
Recapture Methods (1). Instruction in techniques of
banding wild birds, including their capture with mist nets,
identificaton in the hand, and maintenance of federally
required records. Prerequisites: Ornithology with Lab ZOO
4472 and ZOO 4472L or permission of the instructor.
ZOO 5732 Advanced Anatomy Demonstration (1-4).
Dissection and demonstration of the human body with the
emphasis on structure and function. May be repeated to a
maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisites: ZOO 4733 with Lab
ZOO 4733L or consent of instructor. [D]
ZOO 5745 Advanced Neuroanatomy (3). In-depth
knowledge of the embryonic development, structure, and
function of the human nervous system with a great deal of
clinical consideration. Prerequisites: Neuroscience ZOO
4743C or permission of the instructor.
ZOO 5746 Comparative Neurobiology (4). Structure and
function of neural systems at many levels including
biophysical and cellular mechanisms, molecular
processes, neural circuits, development, and anatomy.
Prerequisites: General Biology I BSC 1010 and II BSC
1011, General Chemistry I CHM 1045 and II CHM 1046
and Physics PHY 2048; graduate standing or permission
of the instructor. [C]
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
Stanislaw F. Wnuk, Associate Professor and
Chairperson
Jose Almirall, Associate Professor
David Becker, Associate Professor
Yong Cai, Associate Professor
David Chatfield, Associate Professor
Milagros Delgado, Lecturer
Kenneth G. Furton, Professor and Associate Dean
Piero R. Gardinali, Associate Professor
A. Palmer Graves, Lecturer and Coordinator of General
Chemistry Laboratories
Arthur W. Herriott, Professor
Rudolf Jaffe, Professor
Jeffrey A. Joens, Professor
Konstantinos Kavallieratos, Assistant Professor
Leonard S. Keller, Professor, Undergraduate Program
Director and Coordinator of Organic Chemistry
Laboratories
John T. Landrum, Professor
Watson Lees, Associate Professor
Fenfei Leng, Assistant Professor
Ramon Lopez de la Vega, Associate Professor
Bruce McCord, Associate Professor
Alexander Mebel, Assistant Professor
Zaida C. Morales-Martinez, Professor Emeritus
Kevin E. O'Shea, Professor and Graduate Program
Director
J. Martin Quirke, Professor
Kathleen Rein, Associate Professor
Alberto Sabucedo, Lecturer
Xiaotang Wang, Associate Professor
Stephen Winkle, Associate Professor
Bachelor of Science
Degree Program Hours: 120
The B.S. in Chemistry program is approved by the
American Chemical Society and prepares the student for
graduate study or a professional career as a chemist in
industry, in government service, or in secondary school
teaching. (Students interested in secondary teacher
certification should contact the College of Education at
(305)348-2721.)
Lower Division Preparation
Common Prerequisites
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
CHM1045L General Chemistry Lab I
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Lab
CHM 221 Organic Chemistry f
CHM2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab"
CHM 221 1 Organic Chemistry if
CHM 221 1 L Organic Chemistry II Lab'
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus f
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus I Lab'
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus if
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus II Lab'
MAC 2311 Calculus I
MAC 2312 Calculus II
To qualify for acceptance into the upper division, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable to the program.
Upper Division Program: (60 total hours, 48
hours must be 3000 level and above)
The following courses are required:
At least 37 credits in chemistry to include:
CHM 3120
Intro to Analytical Chemistry
3
CHM 3120L
Intro to Analytical Chemistry Lab
1
CHM 3410
Physical Chemistry I
4
CHM 341 0L
Physical Chemistry I Lab
1
CHM 3411
Physical Chemistry II
4
CHM 341 1L
Physical Chemistry II Lab
2
CHM 4130
Instrumental Analysis
3
CHM4130L
Instrumental Analysis Lab
1
CHM 4220
Advanced Organic Chemistry
3
CHM 4304
Biological Chemistry I
3
CHM 4230L
Structure Determination Laboratory
1
CHM 4304L
Biological Chemistry I Lab
1
CHM 4610
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3
CHM 461 0L
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory
1
CHM 491 0L
Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
3
CHM 4930
Senior Seminar
1
Either the General Physics sequence or the Organic
Chemistry Sequence must be taken at the lower division.
Whichever is not taken must be taken before the degree
is granted.
One additional senior-level (4000) Chemistry course *
At least three additional credits to be chosen from the
following list:
MAP 2302 Differential Equations 3
CGS 2423 C for Engineers 3
MAC 2313 Multivariate Calculus 4
Students are required to take a nationally-normed
chemistry examination in their last semester before
graduation. Exam is given the second Friday in
November and the second Friday in March.
*CHM4911L may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with
Honors
Admission to the Program
To be a candidate for the honors in chemistry degree a
student must first:
1. Be admitted to the BS in Chemistry program with a
lower division GPA of at least 3.5 in science and math
courses, and an overall GPA of at least 3.2,
2. Have completed at least twelve semester hours of
chemistry courses,
3. Have arranged to be sponsored by a tenured or
tenure-earning faculty researcher, and
4. Submit a letter to the Chemistry Undergraduate
Committee requesting permission to pursue the
honors track course of study.
Note: Any exceptions to these admissions criteria must be
approved by the Undergraduate Program Director.
Graduation Requirements
1. Completion of all requirements for the BS in
Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in science and
math courses and overall GPA of 3.2.
2. Completion of an honors research project in
collaboration with a faculty advisor. The results of the
research project must be written in the form of an
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honors thesis which is written in American Chemical
Society-style publication format. The student must
register for Undergraduate Research (CHM4910L)
and receive a grade of "B" or better. The faculty
advisor and the departmental Undergraduate
Research Committee must judge the thesis as
suitable in style and content for publication in an
appropriate American Chemical Society journal.
3. Submission of two completed and approved copies of
the Honors Thesis must be presented to the
Chemistry Department office; one copy is to be kept
in the department, and the second copy is to be
housed in the University library.
4. The results of the research project must be presented
orally to an audience of peers and faculty members
from all science department honors programs. The
presentation will be graded by the Undergraduate
Research Committee, and the student must receive a
score of 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale for his/her
presentation.
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Program Hours: 120
This program is designed for students preparing for
careers in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, environmental
studies, veterinary medicine, patent law, forensic science,
secondary science education*.
The BA in Chemistry program is organized into four
alternative areas of concentration. Students may choose
to follow the "Standard BA in Chemistry Concentration" or
- in consultation with an advisor - choose a specific area
of emphasis: the Biochemistry Concentration, the
Environmental Chemistry Concentration, or the Forensic
Chemistry Concentration. Each of the four options is
described below.
'(Students interested in secondary teacher certification
should contact the College of Education at (305) 348-
2721.)
Lower Division Preparation for All Areas of
Concentration
Common Prerequisites
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
CHM 1045L General Chemistry Lab I
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
CHM1046L General Chemistry II Lab
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry f
CHM 221 0L Organic Chemistry I Lab"
CHM 221 1 Organic Chemistry if
CHM 221 1 L Organic Chemistry II Lab*
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus l"
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus I Lab'
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus if"
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus II Lab"
MAC 2311 Calculus I
MAC 2312 Calculus II
*Either the General Physics sequence or the Organic
Chemistry sequence must be taken at the lower division.
Whichever is not taken must be taken before the degree
is granted.
"For the Bachelor of Arts degree, PHY 2053 and PHY
2054 may be substituted for PHY 2048 and PHY 2049.
Other Lower Division Courses Required for the
Degree:
BSC 1010 General Biology I 3
BSC1010L General Biology I Lab 1
To qualify for acceptance into the upper division, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable to the program.
Upper Division Program: (60 total hours, 48
hours must be 3000 level and above)
Upper Division Courses Required for All
Concentrations
CHM 3120 Intro to Analytical Chemistry 3
CHM3120L Intro to Analytical Chemistry Lab 1
CHM 3400 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry 3
CHM 3400L Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Lab 1
CHM 4304 Biological Chemistry I 3
CHM 4304L Biological Chemistry I Lab 1
CHM 4930 Senior Seminar 1
Students are required to take a nationally-normed
chemistry examination in their last semester before
graduation. Exam is given the second Friday in
November and the second Friday in March.
Specific Courses by Concentration
Standard BA-Chemistry Concentration
1 . Choose from List 1 (Cognate Area Courses): Any
one course*
*Premed students should choose BSC1011/1011L
2. Choose from List 2 (Restricted Elective): Any two
courses, one of which must include its corresponding
lab.
3. One senior level chemistry elective:
(CHM4XXX/CHM5XXX)**
"CHM4910L or CHM491 1L may not be used to satisfy
this requirement.
Biochemistry Concentration
This concentration is intended for students who desire a
comprehensive background in chemistry but with
emphasis in biological chemistry. The curriculum is
designed to contain all of the courses necessary for entry
into medical and dental school.
1. Choose from List 1 (Cognate Area Courses):
BSC1011/BSC1011L
2. Choose from List 2 (Restricted Electives): CHM4300
& CHM4230L or CHM4307 & CHM4307L and one
other lecture course
3. One senior level chemistry elective
(CHM4XXX/CHM5XXX))** which is biomedically
related.
"CHM4910L or CHM491 1 L may not be used satisfy this
requirement.
Environmental Chemistry Concentration
This concentration is intended for students who desire a
comprehensive background in chemistry but with an
interest in applying their expertise in chemistry to
environmentally-related careers and issues.
1. Choose from List 1 (Cognate Area Courses): An
environmentally-related course
2. Choose from List 2 (Restricted Electives):
CHM41 30/41 30L and one other lecture course
3. One senior level chemistry elective
(CHM4XXX/CHM5XXX)" which is environmentally-
related
"CHM4910L or CHM491 1L may not be used to satisfy
this requirement.
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NOTE: Earn a Certificate in Environmental Studies
(offered by the Department of Environmental Studies), by
taking the appropriate environmental studies courses.
This also satisfies the College's requirement of 9 credits
outside the major.
Forensic Chemistry Concentration
This concentration is intended for students who desire a
comprehensive background in chemistry but with an
interest in applying their expertise in chemistry to a career
in forensic science or criminalistics.
1. Choose from List 1 (Cognate Area Courses):
CCJ3024
2. Choose from List 2 (Restricted Electives):
CHM41 30/41 30L and one other lecture course
3. One senior level chemistry elective
(CHM4XXX/CHM5XXX or CHS4XXX/CHS5XXX)**
with forensic emphasis.
"CHM4910L or CHM491 1 L may not be used satisfy this
requirement.
List 1 - Cognate Area Courses
BSC1011 General Biology II 3
BSC1011L Gen Biology II Lab 1
CCJ 3024 Overview of Criminal Justice 3
EVR 301 1 Environmental Resources 3
EVR3013 Ecology of South Florida 3
EVR 301 3L Ecology of So Fl Lab 1
EVR 4211 Water Resources 3
EVR4211L Water Resources Lab 1
EVR 4312 Energy Resources 3
EVR 4321 Air Resources 3
EVR 4592 Soils & Ecosystems 3
EVR 4592L Soils & Ecosystems Lab 1
GLY 3202 Earth Materials 3
GLY 3202L Earth Materials Lab 2
GLY 4822 Intro to Hydrogeology 3
OCE3014 Oceanography 3
List 2 - Restricted Electives
CHM 4220 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3
CHM 4300 Bio-organic Chemistry 3
CHM 4307 Biological Chemistry II 3
CHM 3610 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHM 3411* Physical Chemistry II 4
CHM 4130 Instrumental Analysis 3
CHM 4230L Structure Determination Lab 1
CHM4130L Instrumental Analysis Lab 1
CHM 4307L Biological Chemistry II Lab 1
CHM4610L Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1
CHM 341 1 L Physical Chemistry II Lab 2
*CHM3410 is a prerequisite of CHM341 1 .
Minor in Chemistry
The minor in chemistry requires at least 21 credits in
chemistry to include:
General Chemistry I & II (CHM 1045, 1045L, and 1046,
1046L) 8
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (CHM 3120, 3120L) 4
Organic Chemistry I & II (CHM 2210, CHM 2210L, CHM
2211, CHM 221 1L) 9
At least half of the credits to be counted towards the minor
must be taken at the University.
Pre-Medical, Dentistry, Veterinary,
Optometry Curricula
Students who have satisfied the requirements for either
the BA or the BS degree in chemistry will also have
satisfied the course requirements for admission to
professional schools in the above areas. The BA in
Chemistry degree (Biochemistry Concentration) includes
additional course work relevant to the career objectives of
the student: Interested students should consult the Pre-
medical advisor at (305) 348-7289.
Cooperative Education
Students seeking the baccalaureate degree in chemistry
may also take part in the Cooperative Education Program
conducted in conjunction with the Department of
Cooperative Education in the Division of Student Affairs.
The student spends one or two semesters fully employed
in an industrial or governmental chemistry laboratory. For
further information consult the Department of Chemistry or
the Department of Cooperative Education at (305) 348-
2423.
Department Policy
The Department of Chemistry does not award credit for
courses by examination; it does, however, award credit for
AP Chemistry with a score of 3 or higher and with
evidence of a suitable laboratory experience. The
department does not award credit for life experience.
Course Descriptions
Note: Laboratories may not be taken prior to the
corresponding course. Laboratories must be taken
concurrently where noted. Students must register for the
laboratory separately.
Definition of Prefixes
CHM-Chemistry; CHS-Chemistry-Specialized; ISC-
Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences; OCC-Oceanography-
Chemical.
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
CHM 1025 Fundamentals of Chemistry (2). Introduces
students to basic mathematics required in chemistry,
nature of matter, atomic structure, simple chemical
reactions and stoichiometry.
CHM 1032 Chemistry and Society (3) CHM 1032L
Chemistry and Society Lab (1). A course for non-science
majors which introduces students to basic concepts in
chemistry and applies those concepts to contemporary
issues such as air/water pollution, energy and food
production, drugs, nutrition, and toxic chemicals.
Prerequisites: One year of high school or college algebra.
(Lab fees assessed) (F,S,SS)
CHM 1033 Survey of Chemistry (4). CHM 1033L Survey
of Chemistry Lab (1) General and organic chemistry for
non-science majors only. Atoms and molecules, states of
matter, equilibrium, kinetics, acids and bases and
introduction to organic chemistry. Laboratory must be
taken concurrently. Does not fulfill requirements for
chemistry, biology or pre-med majors. Prerequisites: One
year of high school or college algebra. (Lab fees
assessed) (F)
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3) CHM 1045L General
Chemistry Lab I (1). Fundamental principles of general
chemistry: states of matter, atomic structure,
stoichiometry, chemical bonding, acid-base reactions, and
gas laws. Concurrent registration in both lecture and
laboratory is required. Prerequisites: Second year high
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school algebra or college algebra. (Lab fees assessed)
(F,S,SS)
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II (3) CHM 1046L General
Chemistry Lab II (1). Continuation of General Chemistry I
(CHM 1045). Fundamental principles of chemistry:
thermo-dynamics, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium and
electrochemistry. Concurrent registration in both lecture
and laboratory is required. Prerequisites: CHM 1045 (with
a "C" or better), CHM 1045L. (Lab fees assessed)
(F,S,SS)
CHM 2200 Survey of Organic Chemistry (3) CHM 2200L
Survey of Organic Chemistry Lab (1). A basic one-
semester survey course in organic chemistry for non-
majors presenting a broad background in the reactions
and structures of organic molecules. Does not fulfill
requirements for chemistry, biology, or pre-med majors.
Laboratory must be taken concurrently with the course.
Prerequisites: CHM 1032, CHM 1032L, CHM 1033, CHM
1033L, or CHM 1046, CHM 1046L. (Lab fees assessed)
(S)
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I (4) CHM 221 0L Organic
Chemistry Lab I (1). An introduction to chemical bonding
and atomic structure theory as it pertains to the chemistry
of carbon compounds. Correlation between structure and
reactivity of organic molecules followed by a systematic
look at the various reaction types using reaction
mechanisms as a tool for study. Concurrent registration in
both lecture and laboratory is required. Prerequisites:
CHM 1046 (with a "C" or better), CHM 1046L. (Lab fees
assessed) (F,S,SS)
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II (3) CHM 221 1L
Organic Chemistry Lab II (1). Continuation of CHM 2210,
221 0L. Concurrent registration in lecture and laboratory is
required. Prerequisites: CHM 2210 (with a "C" or better),
2210L. (Lab fees assessed) (F,S,SS) Lecture is co-
requisite for lab.
CHM 3120 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHM 3120L Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Lab
(1). Fundamentals of classical quantitative analysis.
Topics include theory of precipitation, acid-base and
oxidation-reduction reactions, as well as an introduction to
spectrophotometric methods of analysis, ion-exchange
techniques and complex formation. Laboratory must be
taken concurrently with the lecture Prerequisites: CHM
1046, (with a "C" or better) CHM 1046L. (F,S,SS)
CHM 3400 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (3).
CHM 3400L Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Lab
(1). Principles of physical chemistry. Topics include
thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, and reaction
kinetics. Laboratory must be taken concurrently with the
course. Prerequisites: MAC 2311, 2312; PHY 2048,
2048L PHY 2049, 2049L, or PHY 2053, 2048L, and 2054,
2049L, CHM 3120, 3120L. (S)
CHM 3410 Physical Chemistry I (4) CHM 341 0L
Physical Chemistry Lab I (1). Principles of
thermodynamics, gas laws, kinetic theory of gases,
chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and kinetics.
Laboratory to be taken concurrently with the course.
Prerequisites: MAC 2311, 2312; PHY 2048, 2048L PHY
2049, PHY 2049L, and CHM 3120, CHM 3120L. (F)
CHM 3411 Physical Chemistry II (4). CHM 341 1L
Physical Chemistry Lab II (2). Introduction to quantum
mechanics. The Schrodinger equation and its application
to rotational,- vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy,
atomic and molecular structure, and bonding.
Prerequisites: CHM 3410, 3410L (S)
CHM 3949, CHM 4949 Cooperative Education in
Chemistry (1-3). One semester of fulltime supervised
work in an outside laboratory. Limited to students
admitted to the University Coop Program. A written report
and supervisor evaluation will be required of each student.
(F,S)
CHM 3XXX Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry (3).
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry including
atomic properties, valence and molecular orbital bonding,
ionic solids, coordination chemistry and applications.
Prerequisites: CHM 1046, CHM 1046L, CHM 2211, CHM
221 1L.
CHM 4090L Introduction to Scientific Glassblowing
(1). Basic glassblowing operations with glass tubing and
rod are taught. Emphasis is on making and repair of
scientific glassware. No prerequisites.
CHM 4130 Instrumental Analysis (3) CHM 4130L
Instrumental Analysis Lab (1). Instrumental methods of
chemical analysis, including electro-analytical methods,
gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, x-ray
fluorescence, and spectrophotometric methods.
Prerequisites: CHM 3120, 3120L, CHM 2211, 221 1L,
CHM 3410, PHY 2048, 2048L, PHY 2049, 2049L, or
permission of the instructor. (S)
CHM 4220 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3). An
intensive examination of the major areas of contemporary
organic chemistry. Reactive intermediates, pericyclic
reactions, molecular rearrangements, and modem
synthetic methods are among the topics covered.
Prerequisites: CHM 2211, 2211 L (F,S)
CHM 4230L Structure Determination Lab (1). The
qualitative analysis of organic compounds using modem
spectroscopic, chromatographic and chemical methods.
Prerequisites: CHM 2211, and 221 1L. (F.S.SS)
CHM 4300 Bio-Organic Chemistry (3). Chemistry of
naturally-occurring organic compounds of biological
importance. The relationship between organic chemistry
and the chemical reactions which constitute the living
organism. Prerequisites: CHM 2211, and 221 1L.
CHM 4304 Biological Chemistry I (3). CHM 4304L
Biological Chemistry I Lab (1). Structures and functions
of nucleic acids and proteins and cellular processes such
as metabolism, replication and transcription are examined
from a chemistry perspective. Prerequisites: CHM 2211,
CHM 3120, BSC 1011 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: A semester of physical chemistry. Lecture is
corequisite for lab. (F,S)
CHM 4307 Biological Chemistry II (3). Continuation of
Biological Chemistry I (CHM 4304). Further exploration of
bioorganic reaction mechanisms. Chemistry DNA
synthesis and repair. Chemistry of information transfer.
Reactions of drugs. Prerequisite: Biological Chemistry I
(CHM 4304). (S)
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CHM 4320L Research Techniques in Organic
Chemistry (2). Practical instruction in the more advanced
manipulations and procedures of the modern chemistry
laboratory. Restricted to B.S. chemistry majors.
Prerequisites: CHM 3120, CHM 2211, CHM 221 1L, CHM
3410, and CHM 3411 L.
CHM 4321 Protein Chemistry (3). Structures of proteins
and how they are determined. Protein-small molecule,
protein-protein, protein-DNA, protein membrane
interactions and their functions. Prerequisites: CHM 2211,
BSC 1011, a biochemistry course or permission of the
instructor. Corequisites: CHM 3410 or permission of the
instructor.
CHM 4610 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3). Atomic
structure, periodicity, bonding and structure of inorganic
compounds, solution chemistry, ligand field theory,
organometallic chemistry, and specific chemistry of the
elements. Prerequisites: CHM 3120, CHM 2211, and CHM
3411. (F)
CHM 461 0L Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1).
Synthesis, purification, and study of coordination and
organometallic compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 3411.
Corequisite: CHM 4610. (F)
CHM 491 0L Undergraduate Research in Chemistry (3).
The student works directly with a professor on a research
project. Credit is assigned based on 4 hr/wk
laboratory/library work per credit hour. A written report is
required. Report must be submitted to the Undergraduate
Research Committee for approval. For additional credits
of undergraduate research student must register for CHM
4911L. (F,S,SS)
CHM 491 1L Undergraduate Research 2 (1-20). Faculty
directed research in chemistry. Credit is assigned based
on 4 hr/wk laboratory/library work per credit hour. May be
repeated. Prerequisite: CHM 491 0L. (F,S,SS)
CHM 4930 Senior Seminar (1). Each student will make
an oral presentation to faculty and other students enrolled
in the seminar course. The subject of the seminar may be
either a report of results of an independent study project
or a survey of the recent literature on an assigned topic.
(F,S)
CHM 4931 Special Topics (3). Covers selected topics in
chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CHM 4933 Special Topics (3). Covers selected topics in
chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CHM 4934 Special Topics (3). Covers selected topics in
chemistry. Permission of the instructor.
CHM 5138 Advanced Mass Spectrometry (3). Intensive
examination of the processes and techniques involved in
creating, controlling and measuring ionic species by mass
spectrometry. Theory of mass spectrometry, methods of
ionization, instrumental designs, quantitative mass
spectrometry, meta-stable ions, and tandem mass
spectrometry. Prerequisites: CHM 4130, CHM 4130L or
permission of Instructor.
CHM 5139C Mass Spectrometry Workshop (2). Basic
description of processes and techniques involved in
creating, controlling and measuring elemental or
molecular ionic species by mass spectrometry techniques.
WS designed to provide hands on experience.
Prerequisite: CHM 4130.
CHM 5150 Graduate Analytical Methods (3). Analysis of
analytical data, electrochemistry, spectro-analytical
techniques, chromatography, survey of new analytical
methods. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission
of the instructor. (S)
CHM 5156 Advanced Chromatography (3). Intensive
examination of the contemporary practice of
chromatography including available chromatographic
techniques, their selection and application. Prerequisites:
CHM 4130 or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5165 Chemometrics and Sampling (3). Methods of
evaluating analytical chemistry data. Planning sampling
design for water, air and solids. Sample preparation and
extraction techniques. Prerequisite: CHM 4130.
CHM 5181 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
(VAR). An intensive examination of one or more areas
selected by instructor and students. Prerequisites: CHM
4130 or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5225 Graduate Organic Chemistry (3). Advanced
topics in organic chemistry. Structure of organic
molecules, reaction mechanisms, organic synthesis, and
natural product chemistry. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing or permission of the instructor. (F)
CHM 5236 Spectroscopic Techniques and Structures
Elucidation (3). Advanced techniques for the
spectroscopic identification of organic compounds.
Interpretation of spectral information for determination of
structures of various classes of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: CHM 4220 and CHM 4230L.
CHM 5250 Organic Synthesis (3). Use of classical and
modern reactions in the design and construction of
complex organic molecules including natural products.
Some topics covered will be construction reactions,
refunctionalization, stereochemistry and conformational
analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 4220 or permission of the
instructor.
CHM 5251 Organometallic Chemistry (3). Fundamentals
and applications of organometallic chemistry. Structures
and bonding, ligand types, organometallic reactions,
physical methods of characterization. Prerequisites: CHM
4610, CHM 3411.
CHM 5252 Asymmetric Synthesis (3). Recent advances
in asymmetric synthesis for the selective design and
construction of tetrahedral stereo-centers. Focus on
principles of configuration in transition state assemblies.
Prerequisite: CHM 4220.
CHM 5260 Physical Organic Chemistry (3). A series of
topics will be discussed including molecular orbital theory
as it pertains to organic molecules, kinetic and
thermodynamic approaches to the study of reaction
mechanisms, quantitative approaches to conformational
analysis, etc. Prerequisites: CHM 4220 and physical
chemistry or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5280 Natural Products Chemistry and
Biosynthesis (3). Studies of the chemical origins
(biosynthesis), properties, and synthesis of the various
classes of naturally occurring compounds: terpenes,
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steroids, alkaloids, and acetogenins. Prerequisites: CHM
4220 or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5302 Organic Chemistry of Nucleic Acids (3).
Organic chemistry of ribose sugars, nucleoside hetero-
cyclic bases, mechanism-based inhibitors of enzymes
involve in nucleic acid metabolism, and chemical
synthesis of DNA. Prerequisites: CHM 4220 or permission
of the instructor.
CHM 5305 Graduate Biological Chemistry (3).
Structures of biological molecules; Biochemical reaction
mechanisms; Enzyme kinetics; Biomolecular
thermodynamics; Biomolecular spectroscopy. Prereq-
uisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
CHM 5306 Special Topics in Biological Chemistry (3).
Investigation of one or more areas of biologically related
chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 4304 or permission of the
instructor.
CHM 5325 Physical Chemistry of Proteins (3). Protein
structures, dynamics and functions. Use of spectroscopic
methods. Thermodynamics of protein folding and ligand
binding. Enzyme Kinetics. Prerequisites: Biological
Chemistry and Physical Chemistry or permission of
instructor.
CHM 5351 Computer Modeling of Biological Molecules
(3). Introduces use of computers in studying biological
macromolecules. Simulations, visualization methods,
software, databases. Prerequisite: CHM 3411,
Biochemistry recommended.
CHM 5380 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (VAR).
An intensive examination of one or more areas selected
by instructor and students. Prerequisites: CHM 4220 and
physical chemistry or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5423 Atmospheric Chemistry (3). Chemical
processes in atmospheres. Photochemistry, chemical
kinetics, tropospheric and stratospheric chemical
reactions, anthropogenic effects on the earth's
atmosphere and chemistry of planetary atmospheres.
Prerequisites: CHM 3410, CHM 341 1 , or permission of the
instructor.
CHM 5425 Graduate Physical Chemistry (4).
Prequantum physics, the Schrodinger equation and its
solutions, atoms and molecules, rotational, vibrational,
and electronic spectroscopy. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5426 Graduate Physical Chemistry II (4). Gas
laws; thermodynamics and equilibrium, electrochemistry,
and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: Graduate standing
or permission of instructor.
CHM 5440 Kinetics and Catalysis (3). Theory of
elementary reactions, activated complex theory,
mechanisms of complex reactions. Prerequisites: CHM
3411, MAP 2302.
CHM 5490 Physical Spectroscopy (3). Introduction to
atomic and molecular quantum states, selection rules,
and fundamental principles of spectroscopy. Introduction
to group theory and to the theory of UV/visible, infrared,
Raman, microwave, NMR, photoelectron, and mass
spectroscopies, and the applications of these methods to
the determination of fundamental physical properties and
the structure of organic and inorganic molecules.
Prerequisite: Physical Chemistry.
CHM 5490L Physical Spectroscopy Lab (1). The theory
of spectroscopy and the use of modern instrumentation to
investigate molecular structure. Prerequisites: CHM 2211,
221 1L. Corequisites: PHY 4604 or CHM 5490.
CHM 5503 Physical Chemistry of Nucleic Acids (3).
Physical chemistry of nucleic acids including
spectroscopic determination of structures of DNAs, RNAs,
and DNA-protein complexes and thermodynamic and
kinetic studies of nucleic acid-ligand complexes and
nucleic acid structures. Prerequisites: CHM 4304 or
permission of the instructor.
CHM 5506 Physical Biochemistry (3). Physical
properties of bio-molecules, molecular conformation;
thermodynamic, kinetic, and spectroscopic properties of
biomolecules. Prerequisites: CHM 4304 or permission of
the instructor.
CHM 5517 Solid State (3). Crystalline form of solids,
lattice dynamics, metals, insulators, semiconductors, and
dielectric materials. Prerequisites: CHM 5490 or PHY
4604.
CHM 5540 Group Theory In Chemistry (3). The
fundamental Theory is developed with emphasis given to
Representations. Specific applications covered, with
emphasis on molecular orbital theory and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHM 3411.
CHM 5581 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
(VAR). An intensive examination of one or more areas
selected by instructor and students. Prerequisites: CHM
341 1 or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5586 Computational Chemistry (3). Surveys
computational methods for studying issues pertinent to
organic and biological chemistry. Emphasis on
developing an understanding of principles and putting
methods to use. Includes methods for studying reaction
thermodynamics, reaction mechanisms and NMR spectral
properties. Prerequisites: CHM 3410, CHM 3411.
CHM 5650 Physical Inorganic Chemistry (3).
Introduction to use of physical methods to determine the
structure of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHM
4610 or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5681 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
(VAR). An intensive examination of one or more areas
selected by instructor and students. Prerequisites: CHM
4610 or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5765 Aquatic Chemistry (3). Redox chemistry,
chemistry of sediments, organic biogeochemistry,
chemodynamics, and fates or organic pollutants in
aqueous environments. Prerequisites: CHM 2211, CHM
4130, or permission of the instructor.
CHM 5931 Special Topics (3). A course covering
selected special topics in chemistry.
CHM 5936 Special Topics in Environmental Chemistry
(3). An intensive examination of one or more areas
selected by the instructor and students. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
CHS 3501 Survey of Forensic Science (3). A survey
course introducing the principles and techniques of
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forensic science as they pertain to crime scene
investigation and crime laboratory analysis.
CHS 351 OC Forensic Evidence (3). Introduces forensic
science students to important aspects of the analysis of
physical evidence including crime scene investigation
techniques, professional practice and ethics, introduction
to the law, and quality assurance. Prerequisites: CHM
1045, CHM 1045L, CHM 1046, CHM 1046L, CHM 2210,
CHM 2210L, CHM 2211, CHM 2211L, CHM 3120, CHM
3120L, or permission of instructor.
CHS 4100 Radiochemistry (2) CHS 4100L
Radiochemical Techniques Lab (2). Production,
isolation, methods of detection, counting statistics and
estimation of radioisotopes. Applications to chemical,
physical and biological problems. Laboratory must be
taken concurrently with the course. Prerequisites: CHM
.1045, 1046, 3120, 3120L; MAC 3411, 3412.
CHS 4503C Forensic Science (3). Modern instrumental
methods of chemical analysis and their use in the
administration of justice. Prerequisites: CHM 3120 and
CHM 2211 or permission of the instructor. Corequisites: a
semester of physical chemistry or permission of the
instructor.
CHS 4503L Forensic Science Lab (1). Laboratory to
accompany Forensic Science, CHS 4503C. Prerequisites:
CHM 3120, CHM 3120L, CHM 2211, CHM 2211L or
permission of the instructor.
CHS 4533C Forensic Biochemistry Applications (3).
Forensic applications of Biochemistry including metabolite
analysis, DNA analysis and other laboratory methods and
data interpretation. Prerequisites: BSC 1010, CHM 2211,
CHM 4304, or BCH 3033.
CHS 4591 Forensic Science Internship (3). Internship in
a forensic-science laboratory, contributing in a specific
manner on an assigned problem. Twenty hrs/wk. Written
report required. Open only to students in the Criminalistics
Chemistry Program. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
CHS 5502 Forensic Chemistry for Teachers (3).
Incorporates concepts and techniques from the
application of analytical chemistry, molecular biology,
biochemistry, toxicology, and microscopy to forensic
casework. Exposure to teaching resources in these areas
and case study format of presentation. Open to education
majors only. Prerequisites: CHM 3120, CHM 3120L, CHM
2211, and CHM 2211L or permission of instructor.
CHS 5531 Forensic Analysis (3). An introduction to
established chemical analysis techniques used in forensic
science and new techniques under development.
Prerequisites: CHM 3120, CHM 3120L, CHM 2211, CHM
221 1L or permission of the instructor.
CHS 5531 L Forensic Analysis Lab (1). Laboratory to
accompany Forensic Analysis CHS 5531. Prerequisites:
CHM 3120, CHM 3120L, CHM 2211, CHM 2211L or
permission of the instructor.
CHS 5536 Forensic DNA Chemistry (3). Chemical basis
for current methodologies of DNA analysis. DNA
sequencing, PCR, STR, AFLP, mass spectrometry.
Prerequisites: CHM 4304 or permission of instructor.
CHS 5538C Chemistry and Analysis of Drugs (3).
Introduction to the chemistry of drugs of abuse, including
reactivity, synthesis and the principles of analysis from
solid doses and from body fluids. Laboratory analysis
through the determination of unknown samples.
Prerequisites: CHM 4130, CHM 4130L, CHM 4304, CHM
4304L.
CHS 5539 Forensic Toxicology (3). Provides the basic
concepts of forensic toxicology as it applies to drug and
body fluid analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 221 1+L, CHM
3120+L, CHM 4304+L (BCH 3033+L) or permission of
instructor.
CHS 5542 Forensic Chemistry (3). Advanced Analytical
methods in Forensic Chemistry for application to the
analysis of controlled substances, materials (i.e., paint,
glass, and fibers), flammable and explosives residues with
an emphasis on new methods and method development.
CHS 5545 Chemistry and Analysis of Explosives (3).
Chemistry and reactivity, including thermochemistry, of
modern industrial and military explosives with an
emphasis on the analysis of explosives residues from
post-blast debris and from samples of environmental
interest. Prerequisites: CHM 4130, CHM 4130L.
CHS 5XXXC Forensic Glass Examination (2). Forensic
glass examinations and comparison including lectures
and hands-on laboratory exercises in a workshop format.
Prerequisites: CHM 4130 and CHM 4130L.
CHS 5XXXC Forensic Paint Examinations (2). Forensic
paint examinations and comparison including lectures and
hands-on laboratory exercises in a workshop format.
Prerequisites: CHM 4130 and CHM 4130L.
CHS 5XXXC Forensic Textile Fiber Examinations (2).
Forensic textile fiber examinations and comparison
including lectures and hands-on laboratory exercises in a
workshop format. Prerequisites: CHM 4130 and CHM
4130L.
ISC 4041 Scientific Literature (1). This course presents
a perspective on the scientific literature and scientific
documentation. Problems in using and searching the
scientific literature will be specifically designed to meet the
needs of various disciplines, e.g. chemistry,
environmental science, physics, biology. Prerequisites: 16
semester hours of science.
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School of Computer Science
Yi Deng, Professor and Director
Masoud Milani, Associate Professor and Associate
Director
Walid Akache, Instructor
David Barton, Professor
Toby S. Berk, Professor Emeritus
Shu-Ching Chen, Associate Professor
Peter Clarke, Assistant Professor
Timothy Downey, Instructor
Raimund Ege, Associate Professor and Graduate
Program Director
Mbola Fanomezantsoa, Instructor
Xudong He, Professor
Vagelis Hristidis, Assistant Professor
Kip Irvine, Instructor
Bill Kraynek, Associate Professor
Tao Li, Assistant Professor
Giri Narasimhan, Professor
Jainendra K. Navlakha, Professor
Ana Pasztor, Professor
Alexander Pelin, Associate Professor
Norman Pestaina, Instructor
Nagarahan Prabakar, Associate Professor
Raju Rangaswami, Assistant Professor
Naphtali Rishe, Professor
Masoud Sadjadi, Assistant Professor
Gregory Shaw, Instructor
Geoffrey Smith, Associate Professor
Joslyn Smith, Instructor
Wei Sun, Associate Professor
Jill Weiss, Instructor
Mark A. Weiss, Professor
Chi Zang, Assistant Professor
The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is
accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission
(ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD
21202-4012 - Telephone (410) 347-7700.
The School of Computer Science offers both
undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The major
program and a minor program, are described below.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
As part of the 60 semester hours of lower division
course work necessary to enter this upper division major,
note the following recommendations or course
requirements, or both.
Required Courses
Common Prerequisites
COP 2210 Computer Programming I
MAC 231 1 Calculus I
MAC 2312 Calculus II
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I
PHY 2048L General Physics Lab I
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II
PHY 2049L General Physics Lab II
Two additional one-semester courses in natural science;
each of these should be a course designed for science or
engineering majors. A list of additional approved courses
is available through the School of Computer Science.
Upper Division Requirements
Two tracks are available in the upper division program.
The Computer Science track should be followed by the
student who intends to continue to graduate study in
computer science. The Software Design and
Development track may be followed by the student who
intends to pursue a software engineering career.
Courses Required for the Degree: (both tracks)
Third and
MAD 2104
COM 3110
Fourth Years
Discrete Mathematics
Business and Professional
Communication
ENC 321 1 Report and Technical Writing
COT 3420 Logic for Computer Science
MAD 3512 Introduction to Theory of Algorithms
STA 3033 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
forCS
CGS 3092 Professional Ethics & Social Issues in
Computer Science
COP 3337 Computer Programming II
COP 4338 Computer Programming III
COP 3402 Fundamentals of Computer Systems
COP 3530 Data Structures
COP 4555 Survey of Programming Languages
COP 4540 Database Management
CDA 4101 Structured Computer Organization
CEN 4010 Software Engineering I
COP 4610 Operating Systems Principles
Additional required courses for SDD track
CEN 4015 Software Design and Development
Project 3
CEN 4021 Software Engineering II 3
Computer Science Electives
Students from both tracks must complete two
courses form Set 1 .
In addition, CS-track students must complete one
course from Set 2.
Set1.
COP 4009
CIS 4363
COP 4225
COP 4226
CEN 4500
CDA .4400
CAP 4710
*CEN 4021
Set 2.
MAD 3305
MAD 3401
MAD 4203
MHF 4302
Windows Components Technology
Computing and Network Security
Advanced Unix Programming
Advanced Windows Programming
Data Communications
Computer Hardware Analysis
Principles of Computer Graphics
Software Engineering II
Graph Theory
Numerical Analysis
Introduction to Combinatorics
Mathematical Logic
*CS-track students only
NOTE: Graduate courses can also be used to satisfy
elective requirements. Please see advisor for approval.
Graduate courses are subject to graduate fees.
At least 50% of the upper division credits taught by the
School must be taken at the University. All required and
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elective courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or
better.
Remarks: The following courses are not acceptable for
credit toward graduation, unless a student has passed the
course before declaring a Computer Science major: CGS
2060, CGS 3300, CGS 2100, COP 3175, MAC 2233, STA
1013, STA 2023, STA 2122, STA 3123, QMB 3200, ESI
3161.
Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology
The School of Computer Science offers a Bachelor of
Science degree in Information Technology. As part of this
program students must minor in another discipline.
Degree Requirements
Information Technology BS degree as a first major
requires completion of prerequisite courses and 60 credit
hours (20 courses) of required and elective courses as
outlined below. At least 50% of the upper division credits
taught by the School must be taken at the University. All
courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Prerequisites:
All students must have completed the following courses
(or equivalent) prior to starting the Information Technology
program.
CGS 2060 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
or
CGS 2100 Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications for Business 3
COP 2250 Programming in Java 3
MAD 1 100 Mathematics Concepts for Information
Technology 3
PSY 2020 Introductory Psychology or equivalent 3
MAC 2147 Pre-calculus Mathematics 3
CGS 3092 Professional Ethics and Social Issues in
Computer Science 1
Minor in another Discipline
All students must complete a minor in another discipline
(15) credits. Computer Science and Computer
Engineering are not accepted as the minor for the
other academic discipline.
Courses Required for the Degree:
All students must complete the following courses.
CGS 3260 Microcomputer Organization 3
CGS 3760 Computer Operating Systems 3
CGS 4283 Applied Computer Networking 3
CGS 4825 Web Site Construction and
Management 3
CGS 4366 Information Storage and Retrieval 3
COP 3804 Intermediate Java 3
ENC 321 1 Report & Technical Writing 3
Information Technology Electives:
All students must select two areas of concentration.
Students must take two courses in each of the selected
concentration areas (4 courses). The fifth course might
be selected from any available area of concentration. The
following areas of concentration are available:
System Administration
Applied Network Administration
Application Development
Databases
Free Electives
All students must complete 3 additional elective courses
(9 credits).
Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology
The School of Computer Science offers a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Information Technology as a second major or
as a second Bachelor Degree. This program is open to
those students who are enrolled in and will be completing
another bachelor degree program or those who already
have a bachelor degree from an accredited institution.
Computer Science and Computer Engineering are not
accepted as the primary major at this time.
Degree Requirements
Information Technology BS degree as a second major
requires completion of prerequisite courses and 30 credit
hours (10 courses) of required and elective courses as
outlined below. At least 50% of the upper division credits
taught by the School must be taken at the University. All
courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Prerequisites:
All students must have completed the following courses
(or equivalent) prior to starting the Information Technology
program.
CGS 2060 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
or
CGS 2100 Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications for Business 3
COP 2250 Programming in Java 3
CGS 3559 Using the Internet 1
MAD 1 1 00 Mathematics Concepts for Information
Technology 3
Courses Required for the Degree:
All students must complete the following courses (18
credits).
COP 3804 Intermediate Java 3
CGS 3260 Microcomputer Organization 3
CGS 3760 Computer Operating Systems 3
CGS 4283 Applied Computer Networking 3
CGS 4825 Web Site Construction and
Management 3
CGS 4366 Information Storage and Retrieval 3
Information Technology Electives:
All students must complete 2 courses (6 credits) from the
following list.
CGS 4365 Knowledge-Based Management
Systems 3
COP 3344 Introduction to Using Unix/Linux
Systems 3
COP 4005 Windows Programming for IT Majors 3
COP 4009 Windows Components Technology 3
COP 4723 Database Administration 3
COP 4343 Unix System Administration 3
Cognate Electives:
All students must complete 2 additional elective courses
(6 credits). Students who are completing their major
concurrent with their IT degree must choose their cognate
elective courses from a list of designated courses from the
department of their primary major. Students who have
received their first Bachelor Degree prior to enrolling in
the IT program must instead choose an additional two
courses from the list of IT elective courses.
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Required Courses
COP 2210 Computer Programming I 4
COP 3402 Fundamentals of Computer Systems 3
COP 3337 Computer Programming II 3
Plus two from the following list: COP 3175, COP 4338,
COP 3530, COP 3832, COP 4555, CDA 4101, CDA 4400,
CEN 4500, CAP 4710, and MAD 3401. Normally the
students from Engineering would choose COP 4338, and
either COP 3530 or CDA 4101 and students from the
College of Business would choose COP 3175 and one
other. If one of the other options is selected, then the
student should verify that he or she has the additional
prerequisites necessary for the chosen course. At least
nine of the 15 credits must be taken at FIU.
Course Description
Definition of Prefixes
CAP-Computer Applications; CDA-Computer
Design/Architecture; CIS-Computer Information Systems;
CGS-Computer General Studies; COC-Computer
Concepts; COP-Computer Programming; COT-Computing
Theory.
CAP 4710 Principles of Computer Graphics (3). A first
course in algorithms/techniques for image generation
devices, geometric transformations/matrics, algorithms for
hidden surfaces, ray tracing, advanced rendering.
Programming with standard graphics interface.
Prerequisites: COP 3337 and MAC 2312. This course will
have additional fees.
CAP 551 0C Introduction to Bioinformatics (3).
Introduction to bioinformatics; algorithmic, analytical and
predictive tools and techniques; programming and
visualization tools; machine learning; pattern discovery;
analysis of sequence alignments, phylogeny data, gene
expression data, and protein structure. Prerequisites:
COP 3530, or equivalent and STA 3033 or equivalent.
CAP 5602 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3).
Presents the basic concepts of Al and their applications to
game playing, problem solving, automated reasoning,
natural language processing and expert systems.
Prerequisite: COP 3530. This course will have additional
fees.
CAP 5701 Advanced Computer Graphics (3). Advanced
topics in computer graphics: system architecture,
interactive techniques, image synthesis, current research
areas. Prerequisites: COP 3530 and CAP 3710 or
equivalent, or by permission. This course will have
additional fees.
CDA 4101 Structured Computer Organization (3).
Covers the levels of organization in a computer: Design of
memory, buses, ALU, CPU; design of microprogram.
Covers virtual memory, I/O, multiple processes, CISC,
RISC and parallel architectures. Prerequisites: MAD 2104,
COP 3402 and COP 3337. This course will have
additional fees.
CDA 4400 Computer Hardware Analysis (3). The study
of hardware functions of a basic computer. Topics include
logic elements, arithmetic logic units, control units,
memory devices, organization and I/O devices.
Prerequisite: CDA 4101 .
CEN 2300 Microsoft Windows NT Administration (3). A
two-part course covering introduction to Networking and
the Windows NT Operating System. This course will cover
material that is covered on the Microsoft Certified systems
Engineer (MCSE) exam. Prerequisites: CGS 2060, or
CGS 2100, or equivalent. This course will have additional
fees.
CEN 4010 Software Engineering I (3). Software Process
Model, software analysis and specification, software
design, testing. Prerequisite: COP 3530. This course will
have additional fees.
CEN 4015 Software Design and Development Project
(3). Students design, implement, document, and test
software systems working in faculty supervised project
teams and utilizing knowledge obtained in previous
courses. Required for Software Design and Development
track. Prerequisite: CEN 4010. This course will have
additional fees.
CEN 4021 Software Engineering II (3). Issues underlying
the successful development of large scale software
projects: Software Architectures; Software Planning, and
Management; Team Structures; Cost Estimation.
Prerequisite: CEN 4010. This course will have additional
fees.
CEN 4500 Data Communications (3). Study Computer
network models and protocol layers. Topics include: error
handling, frames, broadcast networks, channel allocation;
network routing algorithms, internetworking, TCP/IP, ATM
protocols. Prerequisite: CDA 4101.
CEN 5011 Advanced Software Engineering (3). This
course deals with the design of large scale computer
programs. Included are topics dealing with planning
design, implementation, validation, metrics, and the
management of such software projects. Prerequisite: CEN
4010. This course will have additional fees.
CEN 5064 Software Design (3). Study of object-oriented
analysis and design of software systems based on the
standard design language UML; case studies.
Prerequisite: CEN 501 1 - Software Engineering.
CEN 5076 Software Testing (3). Tools and techniques to
validate software process artifacts: model validation,
software metrics, implementation-based testing,
specification-based testing, integration and systems
testing. Prerequisites: CEN 4010 or CEN 5011.
CEN 5120 Expert Systems (3). Introduction to expert
systems, knowledge representation techniques and
construction of expert systems. A project such as the
implementation of an expert system in a high level Al-
language is required. Prerequisite: COP 3530 or
permission of the instructor. This course will have
additional fees.
CGS 2060 Introduction to Microcomputers (3). A
hands-on study of microcomputer software packages for
applications such as operating system, word processing,
spreadsheets, and database management. For students
without a technical background. Not acceptable for credit
for Computer Science majors.
CGS 2100 Intro to Microcomputer Applications for
Business (3). A hands-on study of spreadsheet and
database management package for business students
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without a technical background. Not acceptable for credit
for Computer Science majors.
CGS 2423 C for Engineers (3). A first course in
programming geared for engineering and natural science
students that describes the syntax and semantics of ANSI
C programming language. Includes developing algorithms
and writing for problems in engineering and science.
CGS 2518 Computer Data Analysis (3). A hands-on
study of how to use a modern spreadsheet program to
analyze data, including how to perform queries,
summarize data, and solve equations. For non-technical
students. Not acceptable for CS students.
CGS 3092 Professional Ethics and Social Issues in
Computer Science (1). Ethical, legal, social issues and
the responsibility of computer professionals. Codes of
conduct, risks and reliability, responsibility, liability,
privacy, security, free speech issues. Prerequisite: COP
3337.
CGS 3260 Microcomputer Organization (3). A study of
the hardware components of modern microcomputers and
their organization. Evaluation and comparison of the
various microcomputer systems. Not acceptable for credit
for Computer Science Majors. Prerequisite: COP 2250.
This course will have additional fees.
CGS 3425 Web-based Programming (3). A
programming course in Java with emphasis on web-based
applications: Applets; Components; Servlets; Java Beans.
Not acceptable for credit for Computer Science majors.
Prerequisites: COP 2250 and MAD 1100. This course will
have additional fees.
CGS 3559 Using the Internet (1). Internet history and
importance. What is available on the Net. Tools such as
email, listserves, telnet, ftp, Archie, Veronica, Gopher,
netfind, the World Wide Web, Wais, and Mosaic.
Nontechnical. Prerequisite: CGS 2060 or equivalent.
CGS 3760 Computer Operating Systems (3).
Introduction to fundamental concepts of operating
systems and their implementation in UNIX, Windows NT
and Windows 95/98. Not acceptable for credit for
Computer Science majors. Prerequisite: COP 2250. This
course will have additional fees.
CGS 4283 Applied Computer Network (3). Principles of
computer network design, operation and management.
Network protocols. Network configuration. Network
security. Not acceptable for credit for Computer Science
majors. Prerequisite: CGS 3760. This course will have
additional fees.
CGS 4365 Knowledge-Based Management Systems
(3). Introduction to knowledge-based and expert systems.
Knowledge acquisition, knowledge representation, and
creation of expert system. Not acceptable for credit for
Computer Science majors. Prerequisite: CGS 4366. This
course will have additional fees.
CGS 4366 Information Storage and Retrieval Concepts
(3). Introduction to information management and retrieval
concepts. The design and implementation of a relational
database using a commercial DBMS. Online information
retrieval and manipulation. Not acceptable for credit for
Computer Science majors. Prerequisites: CGS 4825 and
CGS 3425. This course will have additional fees.
CGS 4825 Website Construction and Management (3).
The fundamentals of creating and maintaining a website.
Installation and maintenance of a web-server.
Techniques for building multimedia interactive web-pages.
Not acceptable for credit for Computer Science majors.
Prerequisites: CGS 3559 and COP 2250. This course will
have additional fees.
CGS 5166 Introduction to Bioinformatics Tools (2).
Introduction to bioinformatics; analytical and predictive
tools; practical use of tools for sequence alignments,
phytogeny, visualizations, patterns discovery, gene
expression analysis, and protein structure. Prerequisite:
PCB 6025 or equivalent.
CIS 3900 Independent Study (1-5). Individual
conferences, assigned readings, and reports on
independent investigations.
CIS 3930 Special Topics (1-5). A course designed to
give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special
studies not otherwise offered.
CIS 4363 Computing and Network Security (3).
Technical study of issues and solutions for computer and
network security and privacy. The security problem,
encryption and decryption, public key encryption,
authentication, operating system security, program
security. Prerequisites: CDA4101 and COP 3337.
CIS 4905 Independent Study (1-20). Individual
conferences, assigned readings, and reports on
independent investigations.
CIS 4930 Special Topics (1-3). A course designed to
give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special
studies not otherwise offered.
CIS 5900 Independent Study (1-10). Individual
conferences, assigned readings, and reports on
independent investigations.
CIS 5910 Project Research (1-6). Advanced
undergraduate or master's level research for particular
projects. Repeatable. Prerequisite; Permission of
Department.
CIS 5931 Special Topics (1-3). A course designed to
give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special
studies not otherwise offered.
COP 2210 Computer Programming I (4). A first course
in computer science that uses a structured programming
language to study programming and problem solving on
the computer. Includes the design, construction and
analysis of programs. Student participation in a closed
instructional lab is required. This course will have
additional fees.
COP 2250 Programming in Java (3). A first course in
programming for IT majors. Syntax and semantics of
Java. Classes and Objects. Object oriented program
development. Not acceptable for credit for Computer
Science majors. This course will have additional fees.
COP 3175 Programming in Visual Basic (3). An
introduction to Visual Basic programming with emphasis
on Business Applications. Not acceptable for credit for
Computer Science majors. Prerequisites: CGS 2100 or
CGS 2060. This course will have additional fees.
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COP 3337 Computer Programming II (3). An
intermediate level course in Object Oriented
programming. Topics include primitive types, control
structures, strings arrays, objects and classes, data
abstraction inheritance polymorphism and an introduction
to data structures. Prerequisites: MAD 2104 Discrete
Mathematics and COP 2210 Programming I. This course
will have additional fees.
COP 3344 Introduction to Using Unix/Linux Systems
(3). Techniques of Unix/Linux systems. Basic use, file
system structure, process system structure, unix tools
(regular expressions, grep, find), simple and complex
shell scripts, Xwindows. Not acceptable for credit for
Computer Science majors. Prerequisites: COP 2210 or
CGS 2423 or equivalent. This course will have additional
fees.
COP 3402 Fundamentals of Computer Systems (3).
Overview of computer systems organization. Data
representation. Machine and assembly language
programming. Prerequisites: COP 2210 or equivalent.
This course will have additional fees.
COP 3465 Data Structures for IT (3). Basic concepts of
running time of a program, data structures including lists,
stacks, queues, binary search trees, and hash tables, and
internal sorting. Not acceptable for credit for CS majors.
Prerequisite: Programming II (IT). This course will have
additional fees.
COP 3530 Data Structures (3). Basic concepts of data
organization, running time of a program, abstract types,
data structures including linked lists, nary trees, sets and
graphs, internal sorting. Prerequisites: MAD 2104 and
COP 3337. This course will have additional fees.
COP 3804 Intermediate Java Programming (3). A
second course in Java programming. Continues
Programming in Java by discussing object-oriented
programming in a more detail, with larger programming
projects and emphasis on inheritance. Not acceptable for
credit for CS majors. Prerequisite: COP 2250. This
course will have additional fees.
COP 3832 Advanced Web Server Communication (3).
Maintain a web server on the Internet. Learn HTML,
PERL, Javascript. Configure the Apache web server.
Write interactive server scripts. Discuss Web security &
ASP. Use Java applets and ActiveX controls.
Prerequisites: CGS 3559, COP 2210 or equivalents. This
course will have additional fees.
COP 3835 Designing Web Pages (3). Designing basic
pages for display on the World Wide Web. Fundamental
design elements and contemporary design tools are
discussed. Prerequisites: CGS 2060 or equivalent.
COP 3949 Cooperative Education in Computer
Science (1-3). One semester of full-time work, or
equivalent, in an outside organization, limited to students
admitted to the CO-OP program. A written report and
supervisor evaluation is required of each student.
Prerequisites: Calculus II and COP 3337.
COP 4005 Windows Programming for IT Majors (3).
Application development techniques in Windows: Visual
Basic Classes, Objects, Controls, Forms and Dialogs,
Database, Active X and Internet Programming and
Enterprise Application Architecture. Not acceptable for
credit for CS Majors. Prerequisite: Data Structure for IT
majors. This course will have additional fees.
COP 4009 Windows Components Technology (3).
Component-Based and Distributed Programming
Techniques: C#, Common Type System, Windows and
Web Forms, Multithreading, Distributed Objects.
Prerequisites: COP 4226 or Windows Programming for IT
Majors. This course will have additional fees.
COP 4225 Advanced Unix Programming (3). Unix
overview: files and directories, shell programming. Unix
tools: sed, grep, and others. Unix internals: file systems,
process structure. Using the system call interface.
Interprocess communication. Prerequisite: COP 4338.
Corequisite: COP 4610. This course will have additional
fees.
COP 4226 Advanced Windows Programming (3).
Advanced Windows Programming topics including Object
Linking and Embedding (OLE), Open Database
Connectivity (ODBC), Memory Management Techniques,
Dynamic Link Libraries, Multireaded Programming and
Client/Server Applications. Prerequisite: COP 4338. This
course will have additional fees.
COP 4338 Computer Programming III (3). Topics
include Object-Oriented programming Concepts and
Modern Programming Techniques. Prerequisite: COP
3530. This course will have additional fees.
COP 4343 Unix System Administration (3). Techniques
of Unix system administration: system configuration and
management; user setup, management and accounting;
software installation and configuration; network setup,
configuration and management. Prerequisite: COP 3344.
COP 4540 Database Management (3). Logical aspects of
databases including Relational, Entity-Relationship, and
Object-Oriented data models, database design, SQL,
relational algebra, tuple calculus, domain calculus, and
physical database organization. Prerequisite: COP 3530.
This course will have additional fees.
COP 4555 Principles of Programming Languages (3).
A comparative study of several programming languages
and paradigms. Emphasis is given to design, evaluation
and implementation. Programs are written in a few of the
languages. Prerequisite: COP 3530 Data Structures. This
course will have additional fees.
COP 4610 Operating Systems Principles (3). Operating
systems design principles and implementation
techniques. Address spaces, system call interface,
process/threads, interprocess communication, deadlock,
scheduling, memory, virtual memory, I/O, file systems.
Prerequisites: CDA 4101 and COP 4338. This course will
have additional fees.
COP 4722 Survey of Database Systems (3). Design and
management of enterprise systems; concurrency
techniques; distributed, object-oriented, spatial, and
multimedia databases; databases integration;
datawarehousing and datamining; OLAP; XML
interchange. Prerequisites: COP 4723 Database
Administration or COP 4540 Database Management.
COP 4723 Database Administration (3). Client-server
architecture; planning, installation, server configuration;
user management; performance optimization; backup,
restoration; security configuration; replication
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management; administrative tasks. Prerequisite: CGS
4366 Information Storage and Retrieval Concepts.
COP 4906 Research Experiences in Computer Science
(1-3). Participation in ongoing research in the research
centers of the school. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
COP 4949 Cooperative Education in Computer
Science (1-3). One semester of full-time work, or
equivalent, in an outside organization, limited to students
admitted to the CO-OP program. A written report and
supervisor evaluation is required of each student.
Prerequisites: MAC 2312, STA 3033 and COP 3337.
COP 5577 Principles of Data Mining (3). Introduction to
data mining concepts, knowledge representation, and
algorithms and techniques including decision trees,
association rules, classification rules, clustering, etc.
Prerequisite: COP 4540.
COP 5614 Operating Systems (3). Operating systems
design principles, algorithms and implementation
techniques: process and memory management, disk and
I/O systems, communications and security.
COP 5621 Compiler Construction (3). Basic techniques
of compilation; scanning; grammars and LL and LR
parsing, code generation; symbol table management;
optimization. Prerequisites: MAD 3512 and CEN 4010.
This course will have additional fees.
COP 5725 Principles of Database Management
Systems (3). Overview of Database Systems, Relational
Model, Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus; SQL;
Database Applications; Storage and Indexing; Query
Evaluation; Transaction Management. Selected database
topics will also be discussed.
COP 5949 Cooperative Education in Computer
Science (1-3). One semester of full-time work, or
equivalent, in an outside organization, limited to students
admitted to the CO-OP program. A written report and
supervision evaluation is required of each student.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
COT 3420 Logic for Computer Science (3). An
introduction to the logical concepts and computational
aspects of propositional and predicate logic, as well as to
concepts and techniques underlying logic programming, in
particular, the computer language Prolog. Prerequisites:
COP 3337, and MAD 2104. This course will have
additional fees.
COT 5407 Introduction to Algorithms (3). Design of
efficient data structures and algorithms; analysis of
algorithms and asymptotic time complexity; graph, string,
and geometric algorithms; NP-completeness.
COT 5420 Theory of Computation I (3). Abstract models
of computation; including finite automata, regular
expressions, context-free grammars, pushdown automata,
Turing machines. Decidability and indecidability of
computational problems Prerequisite: MAD 3512. This
course will have additional fees.
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Earth Sciences
Bradford Clement, Professor and Chairperson
William Anderson, Assistant Professor
Laurel Collins, Associate Professor
Grenville Draper, Professor
Michael Gross, Associate Professor
Stephen Haggerty, Distinguished Research Professor
Rosemary Hickey-Vargas, Professor
Jose Longoria, Professor
Andrew Macfarlane, Associate Professor
Florentin Maurrasse, Professor
Rene Price, Assistant Professor
Edward Robinson, Research Associate
Surendra Saxena, Professor
Gautam Sen, Professor
Neptune Srimal, Lecturer
Michael Sukop, Assistant Professor
Dean Whitman, Associate Professor
Knowledge of Earth Sciences is essential for
understanding problems of groundwater supply,
environmental hazards, geotechnical engineering, and
natural resources. Earth Scientists also are involved in
basic research and teaching.
The Earth Sciences Department has well-equipped
laboratories that allow students to learn the major
techniques of the Earth Sciences. The undergraduate
programs prepare students to become licensed
Professional Geologists in the State of Florida.
The department offers a B.S. degree in Geosciences
and a broader-based interdisciplinary B.A. in Earth
Sciences. Only grades of 'C or better will be accepted for
required courses in either program option. A minor in
geology is also available.
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division
BSC1011 General Biology II
BSC1011L General Biology II Lab
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Lab
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Lab
GLY 1010 Introduction to Earth Science
GLY 1010L Introduction to Earth Science Lab
GLY 1 100 Historical Geology
GLY 1 100L Historical Geology Lab
MAC 2311 Calculus I
MAC 2312 Calculus II
and
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I
PHY 2048L General Physics Lab I
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II
PHY 2049L General Physics Lab II
or
PHY 2053 Physics without Calculus I
PHY 2048L General Physics Lab I
PHY 2054 Physics Without Calculus II
PHY 2049L General Physics Lab II
Upper Division
GLY 3202 Earth Materials
GLY 3202L Earth Materials Lab
GLY 4300
GLY 4300L
GLY 4511
GLY 451 1L
GLY 4400
GLY 4400L
GLY 4822
GLY 4791
GLY 3881
Petrology 3
Petrology Lab 1
Stratigraphy 3
Stratigraphy Lab 1
Structural Geology 3
Structural Geology Lab 1
Introduction to Hydrogeology 3
and
Field Geology and Geologic Mapping
3-6
Environmental Geology Field Methods 3
GLY 3782 Geology Field Excursion 3
Additional Courses: (9-12)
Students take an additional three to four courses at the
3000 to 5000 levels offered by the Earth Sciences
Department (but excluding Environmental Geology, GLY
3039, and Earth Resources, GEO 3510). These may be
selected to form a concentration, in consultation with a
department advisor. For example, to form a concentration
in environmental geology, a student might select from:
Remote Sensing in the Earth Sciences (GLY 3754),
Environmental Geology Field Methods (GLY 3881), and
Geochemistry (GLY 5246).
Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences
Degree Program Hours: 120
This program is for the student who requires a broad
background in Earth Sciences for a career in science
education or public or private administration dealing with
Earth and environmental science issues.
Lower Division
CHM 1045
General Chemistry I
CHM 1045L
General Chemistry I Lab
CHM 1046
General Chemistry II
CHM 1046L
General Chemistry II Lab
GLY 1010
Introduction to Earth Science
GLY1010L
Introduction to Earth Science Lab
MAC 231 1
Calculus I
PHY 2053
Physics without Calculus I
PHY 2053
Physics without Calculus I Lab
PHY 2054
Physics without Calculus II
PHY 2054L
Physics without Calculus II Lab
and
GLY 1100
Historical Geology
GLY1100L
Historical Geology Lab
GLY 1101
History of Life
GLY1101L
History of Life Lab
Upper Division
GLY 3202
Earth Materials
3
GLY 3202L
Earth Materials Lab
1
OCE 3014
Oceanography
and
3
THREE of the following:
GLY 3760C
Geological Map Analysis
3
GLY 4822
Introduction to Hydrogeology
3
GLY 4511
Stratigraphy &
3
GLY 451 1L
Stratigraphy Lab
1
GLY 4300
Petrology &
3
GLY 4300L
Petrology Lab
1
GLY 4400
Structural Geology &
3
3 GLY 4400L
1
Structural Geology Lab
1
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and
ONE of the following (3-4):
EVR3013 Ecology of South Florida & 3
EVR3013L Ecology of South Florida Lab 1
EVR 421 1 Water Resources & 3
EVR 421 1 L Water Resources Lab 1
EVR 4231 Air Resources 3
EVR 4310 Energy Resources 3
EVR 4952 Soils & Ecosystems & 3
EVR 4952L Soils & Ecosystems Lab 1
GEO 3510 Earth Resources 3
GLY 3034 Natural Disasters 3
Additional Courses
Students take two approved 3000 or 4000 level courses in
earth sciences/geology (excluding GLY 3039
Environmental Geology), other science departments, or
the College of Engineering.
BS/BA Honors Track in Geology
The Honors program in Geology provides outstanding
students with the opportunity to do original research under
a faculty sponsor. To graduate with Honors, the student
must carry out a research project, write up the project as
an Honors Thesis, and present the results of the research
in a Departmental seminar.
Admission to the Track
To be admitted to the track a student must:
• Have arranged to be sponsored by a faculty advisor.
• Have taken at least 14 hours of Geology courses with
a GPA of at least 3.5; 6 hours must be at the 3000-
level or above.
• Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher in 3000 and
4000 level classes.
• Exceptions to these criteria may be granted in special
cases through appeal to the Geology Undergraduate
Committee.
Application to the program is made by submission of the
Honors in Earth Sciences Admission Form to the Earth
Sciences Undergraduate Committee. This is usually done
in the semester before the student intends to begin the
Honors thesis research.
Graduation Requirements
• A minimum GPA of 3.5 in courses in 3000 and 4000
level classes.
• Completion of the B.S. requirements in Geology,
including GLY 4989L (Honors Research, 3 credits)
and GLY 4970 (Honors Thesis, 3 credits).
• Completion of Honors research in collaboration with
Honors supervisor and presentation of a draft of the
Honors thesis to the Geology Honors Committee.
• Deposition of a completed approved copy of the
Honors thesis with the Earth Sciences office.
Minor in Geology
Required courses
At least 17 hours of earth sciences/geology courses which
must include the following: GLY 1010 or GLY 3039, GLY
1100 or GLY 1101, and GLY 3202, all with labs.
Additional earth sciences/geology courses must be taken
at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Cooperative Education
Students seeking the baccalaureate degree in
Geology/Earth Sciences may also take part in the
Cooperative Education Program conducted with the
Department of Cooperative Education in the Division of
Student Affairs. The student spends one or two semesters
fully employed in industry or a government agency. For
further information consult the Department of Earth
Sciences or the Department of Cooperative Education.
Course Descriptions
Note: Laboratories may not be taken prior to the
corresponding lecture course. Laboratories must be taken
concurrently where noted, but students must register for
the laboratory separately.
Definition of Prefixes
ESC-Earth Sciences EVS-Environmental Science; GEO-
Geography/Systematic; GLY-Geology; MET-Meteorology;
OCE- Oceanography; OCG-Oceanography-Geological;
OCP-Oceanography/Physical.
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
ESC 3930 Topics in Earth Sciences (1-5). Selected
topics in earth sciences.
ESC 5005 Earth Science Enrichment Activities for
Teachers (1-2). Workshop presenting Earth Science
enrichment activities to high school and middle school
science teachers.
ESC 5162 Workshop: Microfossil Paleoenvironments
(2). Recent foraminifera and diatoms are sampled,
prepared and identified from marine to freshwater facies.
Taxon distributions are used to interpret paleo-
environments. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
EVS 4164 Applied Environmental Geology (3). EVS
4164L Applied Environmental Geology Lab (1). A
survey of the geological and geographical factors critical
to man's attempt to contend with the natural processes.
Construction problems, sewers, waste disposal, dams,
ground water, and terrain evaluation in relation to the
nature of the underlying substratum. Principles illustrated
from South Florida and the Caribbean region in particular.
Study of the geological factors involved in future
development and growth of these areas, and conservation
methods in relation to the geology of these areas.
Prerequisites: GLY 1010, GEO 2200, and a sound
background in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Laboratory must be taken concurrently with the course. (S
in alternate years)
GEO 2200 Physical Geography (3). GEO 2200L
Physical Geography Lab (1). Survey of the physical
environment relevant to studies in regional geography and
earth sciences. Natural evolution of landforms, and the
interacting processes responsible for these features.
Environmental modification and deterioration caused by
human interaction. Effects of these changes: socio-
economic impact and geographic problems. Case studies
illustrated from South Florida and the Caribbean region.
(F in alternate years.)
GEO 3151 Introduction to Geographical Information
Systems (3). Introduction to GIS concepts and software
such as ArcView. Topics include: cartographic basics,
spatial datasets, attributes, map production, spatial
statistics and analysis, and obtaining GIS data.
Prerequisites: CGS 2060 and MAC 1102.
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GEO 3510 Earth Resources (3). A course for non-majors
dealing with the nature, origin, and distribution of mineral
resources. Geology of petroleum, coal, metals, etc., and
problems of their exploitation and depletion. (F,S,SS)
GEO 351 0L Earth Resources Laboratory (1).
Introduction to minerals and rocks used by society. Case
studies of geologic, environmental and economic aspects
of resource extraction and use. Corequisite: GEO 3510.
GLY 1010 Introduction to Earth Science (3). GLY
1010L Introduction to Earth Science Lab (1). Basic
survey of Earth materials and structure, plate tectonics,
volcanoes, earthquakes, surface processes and
groundwater, climate change, earth resources and the
impact of geology on society. (Lab fees assessed)
(F.S.SS)
GLY 1037 Environmental Hydrology for High School
Students (1). Environmental issues surrounding the
natural occurrence and human use of surface water and
groundwater in South Florida. Includes field trips to local
sites of hydrologic/environmental significance.
GLY 1100 Historical Geology (3). GLY 1100L Historical
Geology Lab (1). An introduction to the geological history
of the earth and the geological time scale. Evolution of
animals and plants. Prerequisites: GLY 1010 or GLY 3039
or equivalent. Lecture and lab must be taken concurrently.
(S)
GLY 1101 The History of Life (3). GLY 1101L The
History of Life Laboratory (1). Interaction of biological
and geological principles and processes, history and
ecology of past life, and major events such as the marine
invasion of land, mass extinctions, and the Ice Age. (F,S)
GLY 2072 Earth's Climate and Global Change (3).
Introduction to Earth's climate and the variations of
climate through geological and historical time. Emphasis
is placed on the importance of the interactions of Earth's
crust, atmosphere, biosphere and oceans in affecting the
planet's climate. (F in alternate years)
GLY 2072L Earth's Climate and Global Change Lab
(1). Practical analysis of the important factors affecting
Earth's Climate. Analysis of historical and geological
records of climate change. Corequisite: GLY 2072. (F in
alternate years)
GLY 3034 Natural Disasters (3). A geological look at
catastrophic events including earthquakes, volcanoes,
tsunamis, mass movements, hurricanes, floods, and
desertification. Emphasis on the geologic setting in which
these natural disasters take place. Special attention will
be given to compare similar disasters in the geologic past.
Prerequisite: Physical science at the high school level.
(F,S,SS)
GLY 3039 Environmental Geology (3). GLY 3039L
Environmental Geology Lab (1). The composition and
structure of the earth, the internal and external forces
acting upon it and the resulting surface features. Case
studies and general principles illustrated from South
Florida and the Caribbean. Field trips expected. No
prerequisites. (F,S,SS)
GLY 3103 Dinosaurs (3). Survey of the different groups
of dinosaurs. Dinosaur biology, geology, and the history of
their discovery to further understanding of their life
histories environments, and the causes of their extinction.
(F)
GLY 3103L Dinosaurs Laboratory (1). Survey of the
different groups of dinosaurs. Laboratory study of
dinosaur bones, prints and eggs to further our
understanding of their life histories, environments, and the
causes of their extinction. Corequisite: GLY 3103. (F)
GLY 3153 Workshop in South Florida and Caribbean
Geology (3). Workshop on the geology of South Florida
and the Caribbean for science majors. Includes field trips
in South Florida. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
GLY 3157 Elements of Caribbean Geology (3). A
survey of the geology of the Caribbean and neighboring
regions in view of current data and modern concepts of
global tectonics. The course summarizes the important
points of Caribbean and Central American geology in their
relation to mineral and energy resources; natural
environmental disasters, especially seismic zones;
agriculture; and the geologic potential for future
development and industrialization. (S in alternate years)
GLY 3202 Earth Materials (3). Physical and chemical
properties of minerals and mineral assemblages, such as
rocks and soils. Processes of mineral formation.
Prerequisites: GLY 1010 or permission of the instructor
and General Chemistry. Corequisite: GLY 3202L. (F)
GLY 3202L Earth Materials Lab (1). Physical and
chemical properties of minerals, rocks and soils with
emphasis on identification. Application of macroscopic
methods, X-ray diffraction, polarized light microscopy, in
situ and bulk chemical analysis. Prerequisites: GLY 1010
and GLY 1010L or permission of the instructor and
General Chemistry. Corequisite: 3202. (F)
GLY 3220 Optical Mineralogy (3). GLY 3220L Optical
Mineralogy Lab (1). Principles and use of the
petrographic microscope. Optical properties of isotropic,
uniaxial and biaxial minerals. Prerequisites: GLY 3200 or
equivalent. Laboratory must be taken concurrently with
course.
GLY 3630 Research in Tropical Environments (3).
Earth Sciences, Biology and Environmental Studies
faculty describe research in marine and terrestrial
ecosystems, geology, conservation and education.
Students discuss scientific articles.
GLY 3751 Introduction to Mineral Science (2).
Workshop introducing properties and uses of minerals,
and techniques used to investigate minerals.
Prerequisites: One of the following: BSC 1010, CHM
1045, PHY 2053, GLY 1010.
GLY 3754 Remote Sensing in the Earth Sciences (3).
Remote sensing methods for the exploration and
investigation of geologic processes and earth resources;
airphoto interpretation, processing and analysis of multi-
band digital satellite imagery; GIS. Prerequisites: GLY
1010 or permission of the instructor. (F)
GLY 3759 Visualizing Our World With GIS (2).
Visualization of geospatial data in the Earth Sciences with
Geographic Information Systems. Topics include natural
hazards, distribution of water, mineral, and energy
resources, and urban sprawl. Prerequisites: MAC 1105,
MAC 1 1 14 or equivalent and permission of instructor.
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GLY 3760 Geological Map Analysis (3). Laboratory
course dealing with analysis of geological maps and
sections; theory and method of interpretation of surface
outcrops on maps. Properties of simple geological
structures. Recommended to be taken prior to GLY 4400
and GLY 4791. Prerequisites: Trigonometry, Introduction
to Earth Science or equivalent (e.g. MAC 2132, GLY 3039
or equivalents). (F)
GLY 3782 Geology Field Excursion (1-3). A one to
three-week field excursion in a region of interest to
demonstrate the occurrence, appearance and processes
of various geological phenomena. Course may be
repeated. Prerequisite: GLY 1010. (F,S,SS)
GLY 3820 Applied Hydrogeology of South Florida (2).
Workshop introducing hydrogeology of South Florida, and
laboratory and field techniques used to study
groundwater. Prerequisites: One of the following: BSC
1010, CHM 1045, PHY 2053, GLY 1010.
GLY 3881 Environmental Geology Field Methods (3).
Introduction to commonly used field methods in
environmental geology including site evaluation, bore-hole
geophysical and hydrogeological techniques, and
topographic map skills. Prerequisites: GLY 1010 or GLY
3039.
GLY 3882 Environmental Geology Florida Keys
Workshop (2). Workshop introducing environmental
geology of the Florida Keys, Bay-lsland-Reef transect.
Prerequisites: One of the following: BSC 1010, CHM
1045, PHY 2053, GLY 1010, or equivalent.
GLY 3949/GLY 4949 Cooperative Education in
Geology (1-3). One semester of full-time supervised work
in an outside laboratory taking part in the University Co-op
Program. Limited to students admitted to the Co-op
Program. A written report and supervisor evaluations will
be required for each student. (F,S,SS)
GLY 4036 Earth Sciences and Society (3). Explores the
new directions of Earth Science studies and examines
how they can enhance society's ability to make wise
decisions on resource development, waste disposal,
natural hazards. Prerequisites: GLY 1010 or GLY 3039.
GLY 4300 Petrology (3). Origin, composition and
classification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
rocks. Observational, theoretical, and experimental
studies of rocks. Prerequisite: GLY 3202. (S)
GLY 4300L Petrology Lab (1). Identification of rocks
using macroscopic and microscopic techniques.
Application of electron microprobe. Prerequisite: GLY
3202. (S)
GLY 4400 Structural Geology (3). GLY 4400L
Structural Geology Lab (1). Faults, folds, fractures and
other rock structures; their description and representation
on maps and diagrams; mechanics of their formation.
Prerequisites: GLY 1010 or equivalent; knowledge of
trigonometry and algebra. (S)
GLY 4450 Environmental and Exploration Geophysics
(3). Introduction to geophysical methods used in
exploration and environmental geophysics. Seismic
methods; potential fields; electrical and EM methods;
ground penetrating radar; geophysical well logging.
Prerequisites: GLY 1010 or 3039; MAC 2312 PHY 2049 or
2054; or consent of instructor. Corequisite: GLY 4450L.(S)
GLY 4450L Environmental and Exploration
Geophysics Laboratory (1). Acquisition and
interpretation of exploration geophysical data. Seismic,
gravity, magnetic, and geoelectrical methods; geophysical
well logging. 4-5 field trips to sites in Dade County
expected. Prerequisites: GLY 3760 or GLY 4400 or
permission of the instructor. Corequisite: GLY 4450. (S)
GLY 4511 Stratigraphy (3). Stratigraphic principles
applied to interpreting the rock record. Sediments,
depositional environments and dynamics in the
sedimentary record. Stratigraphic correlation and the
development of the Geologic Time Scale. Prerequisite:
GLY 3202. (F)
GLY 451 1L Stratigraphy Lab (1). Laboratory analysis of
rock facies and index fossils used in the interpretation of
the geologic record. Prerequisite: GLY 3202L. (F)
GLY 4551 Sedimentology (3). GLY 4551 L Sediment-
ology Lab (1). Sedimentary processes in the geological
cycles, as illustrated in recent environments. Different
groups of sedimentary rocks. Primary and secondary
sedimentary structures. Physicochemical properties and
diagenetic processes. Analytical techniques applied to
modern sedi-mentology of both loose and lithified
sediments. Prerequisites: Introduction to Earth Science or
equivalent; Earth Materials and Stratigraphy and a sound
background in mathematics and chemistry. Laboratory
must be taken concurrently with course. (S)
GLY 4650 Paleobiology (3). GLY 4650L Paleobiology
Lab (1). Development of life as traced through the fossil
record. Survey of the main groups of animals commonly
found as fossils. Theories of evolution and extinction.
Study of the major fossil groups used in biostratigraphic
zonation, and as paleoecologic indicators. Prerequisites:
Physical and historical geology, general biology, or the
instructor's permission. Laboratory must be taken
concurrently with course.
GLY 4730 Marine Geology (3). GLY 4730L Marine
Geology Lab (1). Survey of the main physiographic
provinces of the ocean floor. Modern theories concerning
the evolution of the crust; continental drift, seafloor
spreading. Distribution and thickness of deep-sea
sediments, and their relationship to the morphology and
evolution of the crust. Deep-sea mineral resources.
Marine geology of the Caribbean from recent data. Sea-
bed assessment of mineral resources in the Caribbean
and neighboring region. Prerequisites: OCE 3014, GLY
1010, or instructor's permission. Laboratory must be taken
concurrently with course.
GLY 4791 Field Geology and Geologic Mapping (3-6).
A three-to six-week field instruction and practice in
methods of constructing stratigraphic sections, structural
cross sections and geologic mapping using topographic
base maps, aerial photos, and surveying equipment.
Prerequisites: GLY 4511 and GLY 451 1L, GLY 4400 and
GLY 4400L. (SS)
GLY 4812 Introduction to Ore Deposits (3). Major
classes of metal deposits, their geologic settings and
genetic theories, and case studies of great deposits.
Environmental, economic and legal aspects of metal
extraction, processing and use. Prerequisites: GLY 1010,
GLY 1010L or GLY 3039, GLY 3039L. (S)
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GLY 4822 Introduction to Hydrogeology (3). Principles
of groundwater flow, determination of aquifer properties,
geologic factors influencing groundwater flow and quality,
legal/regulatory framework for hydrogeology.
Prerequisites: One college-level course in physics,
chemistry, geology, and calculus, or permission of the
instructor. (S)
GLY 4822L Introduction to Hydrogeology Lab (1).
Principles of groundwater flow, determination of aquifer
properties, geologic factors influencing ground water flow
and quality. Prerequisites: CHM 1045, GLY 1010, PHY
2053, MAC 231 1 , or equivalent. Corequisite: GLY 4822.
GLY 4823 Florida Geologic and Hydrologic Systems
(3). Survey of geological formations of Florida and their
relationship to hydrologic and mineral resources.
Sedimentary facies in relation to their hydrologic
properties. Prerequisites: GLY 4822 and GLY 4511 or
permission of the instructor.
GLY 4910, GLY 4911 Undergraduate Research in
Geology (VAR). Individual research under the supervision
of a professor in the student's field of specialization or
interest. Subject may deal with laboratory work, field,
and/or bibliographical work. Field research in the
Caribbean is encouraged. Variable credit to a maximum of
10 credits. Permission of the student's advisor is required.
(F,S,SS)
GLY 4970 Geology Honors Thesis (3). Preparation of
honors thesis and research seminar. Prerequisite: GLY
4989L.
GLY 4989L Geology Honors Research (1-3). Laboratory
and/or field study in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Prerequisite: Admission into Geology honors track.
GLY 5021 Earth Sciences for Teachers (3). Study of
geological materials and processes, as covered in
Introduction to Earth Science, but at a higher level and
with additional assignments. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor. Corequisite: GLY 5021 L. (F.S.SS)
GLY 5021 L Earth Sciences for Teachers Laboratory
(1). Study of the properties of minerals and rocks;
interpretation of topographic and geologic maps; study of
the geology of Florida, including field trips. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. Corequisite: GLY 5021.
(F.S.SS)
GLY 5106 Paleoecology and Paleoenvironments (3).
Paleoecology of fossils, paleobiodiversity, sedimentary
facies, and environments, skeletal mineralogy,
paleoecological gradients, chronologic scales and
paieobiogeography and global patterns. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
GLY 5158 Florida Geology (3). Detailed lithostratigraphic
and biostratigraphic analyses of Southeast Florida and
their relationship to tectonics, paleoclimates.
Prerequisites: GLY 4511 and GLY 451 1L. (S in alternate
years)
GLY 5195 Topics in Paleoclimatology (3). Broad
concepts in paleoclimatology are reviewed and discussed.
Topics include climate models, Quaternary climates,
dating and pre-Quaternary climates. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
GLY 5245 Water-Rock Interaction (3). Survey of
geochemical processes at the water-rock interface. Topics
include absorption of inorganic and organic ions, colloid
stability in groundwater, mineral dissolution and
precipitation. Prerequisites: CHM 1046, MAC 3312, GLY
4822 or permission of the instructor.
GLY 5246 Geochemistry (3). GLY 5246L Geochemistry
Lab (1). Origin of chemical elements and principles
affecting their distribution in the solar system, solid earth
and hydrosphere. Use of chemical data to solve geologic
problems. Prerequisites: Introduction to Earth Science
and General Chemistry. (F in alternate years)
GLY 5266 Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry (3).
Application and theory of stable isotope approaches to
biogeochemistry. Topics: Introduction to IRMS machines,
C/N/O/H/S (biogeochem. processes), sampling/lab. prep.,
and recent advances. Prerequisites: One year of
chemistry or consent of instructor.
GLY 5283C Application of ICPES in Geochemistry (3).
Determination of elemental abundances in rocks, soils,
natural water using inductively coupled plasma emission
spectroscopy (ICPES). Instrumental principles, sample
selection and preparation methods and application of
results to research. Prerequisites: CHM 1045, CHM 1046
or permission of the instructor. (S or SS)
GLY 5286 Research Instrumentation and Techniques
in Geology (3). Survey of techniques and instrumentation
used in geological research, including computing and data
handling. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission
of the instructor. Corequisite: GLY 5286L. (F)
GLY 5286L Research Instrumentation and Techniques
in Geology Lab (1). Introduction to advanced
instrumentation and analytical techniques in Geology,
including computing and data processing. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: GLY 5286. (F)
GLY 5287C Scanning Electron Microscopy with EDS
Analysis (3). Imaging and microanalysis of materials
using SEM including EDS. Prerequisite: Permission of
Instrcutor.
GLY 5288C Electron Microprobe Microanalysis with
EOS Analysis (3). Imaging and analysis or geological and
other materials using electron microprobe with EDS
analysis. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
GLY 5298 Topics in Geochemistry (3). Seminar
covering current research in selected areas of low-
temperature geochemistry: oceans and oceanic
sediments; continental waters and sediments;
hydrothermal systems. Prerequisites: GLY 5246 or
permission of the instructor. (F)
GLY 5322 Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry (3).
Presentation and discussion of current topics in igneous
petrology and geochemistry in a seminar format.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (S)
GLY 5335 Metamorphic Geology (3). Metamorphic
mineralogy; characteristics of low, medium and high
pressure metamorphic rocks; pressure-temperature
determinations; metamorphic textures; modeling and
determination of P-T-t paths. (F in alternate years)
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GLY 5335L Metamorphic Geology Lab (1). Petrographic
examination of metamorphic rocks. (F)
GLY 5346 Sedimentary Petrology (3). Systematic study
of sedimentary rocks. Special emphasis on genetical
aspects, geochemistry, paleontology, mineralogy, and
microfacies. Emphasizes microscopic study. Prerequisite:
GLY 4551 . Corequisite: GLY 5346L. (F in alternate years)
GLY 5346L Sedimentary Petrology Lab (1). Laboratory
studies of sediments and sedimentary rocks with
emphasis on microscopic analyses and geochemical
techniques. Prerequisites: GLY 4551 and GLY 4551 L.
Corequisite: GLY 5346. (F in alternate years)
GLY 5408 Advanced Structural Geology (3). Advanced
treatment of the theory of rock mechanics to solve
problems solve natural rock deformation. Prerequisites:
GLY 4400, MAC 3413, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: GLY 5408L. (S)
GLY 5408L Advanced Structural Geology Lab (1).
Problem solving in theory of rock deformation.
Experimental procedures in rock mechanics. Corequisite:
GLY 5408. (S)
GLY 5415 Caribbean Geology and Tectonics (3).
Integration of geologic and geophysical data to
understand the evolution and present tectonic
configuration of the Caribbean area. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
GLY 5425 Tectonics (3). Properties of the lithosphere;
plate kinematics and continental drift; characteristics of
plate boundaries; mountain belts; formation of
sedimentary basins. Prerequisites: GLY 1010, 1100,
4400, 4300, 3202 or permission of the instructor. (S)
GLY 5455 Physical Volcanology (3). Description of
volcanoes and their products, geophysical and tectonic
constraints on volcanic processes, and modeling and
forecasting of volcanic eruptions. Prerequisite: GLY 4450,
GLY 4300 or permission of the instructor. (F in alternate
years)
GLY 5457 Geophysical Data Analysis (3). Computer
analysis and modeling of geophysical data and digital
images. Statistical description of data, linear inverse
theory, digital signal and image processing. Computer
exercises with MATLAB. Prerequisites: GLY 4450, MAP
2302, MAS 3105, PHY 2048, PHY 2049 or consent of
instructor. Corequisite: GLY 5457L. (S)
GLY 5457L Analysis of Geophysical Data Lab (1). Field
and laboratory applications of geophysical techniques.
Computer aided analysis and three-dimensional modeling
of gravity and magnetic data. Prerequisites: GLY 4450,
PHY 2048, PHY 2049, MAC 231 1 , MAC 2312, MAP 2302.
Corequisite: GLY 5457. (S)
GLY 5495 Seminar in Geophysics (2). Detailed
investigation of current geophysical techniques, including
topics on instrument design. Prerequisite: GLY 5457 or
permission of the instructor. (F/S)
GLY 5497 Topics in Structural Geology and Tectonics
(3). Selected advanced topics in structural geology and
rock deformation. Latest advances in crustal tectonics.
Prerequisite: GLY 5408. (F/S)
GLY 5599 Seminar in Stratigraphy (3). Discussion of
research projects and/or current literature in stratigraphic
correlation as derived from sedimentologic principles and
biozonation. Prerequisite: GLY 5346. (F)
GLY 5608 Advanced Paleontology I (3). Discussion of
current literature and research projects on evolution,
systematics functional morphology, with reports by
members of the seminar. Prerequisites: GLY 4650, or
permission of the instructor. (F)
GLY 5621 Caribbean Stratigraphic Micropaleontology
(3). Microscopic study of biostratigraphic type sections
from the Caribbean area. Emphasis on planktonic
foraminifera and radiolaria, paleoecologic and
paleoclimatic interpretations. Prerequisites: GLY 4650 or
permission of the instructor. (F)
GLY 5628 Radiogenic Isotope Methods (3). Theory and
practice of radiogenic isotope ratio measuring techniques.
Use of class-100 clean room facilities, and introduction to
thermal ionization mass spectrometry. Prerequisite:
General Chemistry.
GLY 5655 Topics in Paleobiology (1-3). Various
concepts in paleobiology are reviewed and discussed,
based on readings of the literature, including journal
articles and books. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
GLY 5710 Watershed Hydrology (3). Hydrologic
processes on watershed, water budgets, effects on water
quality, field investigative methods using tracers and
hydrometric measurements, hydrologic and
hydrochemical models.
GLY 5754 Applied Remote Sensing in the Earth
Sciences (3). Application of remote sensing and image
analysis in the earth sciences; qualitative and quantitative
satellite image and air photo interpretation. Emphasis is
on use of computer processing packages. Prerequisites:
GLY 1010 or consent of instructor.
GLY 5758 GIS and Spatial Analysis for Earth
Scientists (3). Application of GIS technology to spatial
problems in the Earth Sciences. Topics include: spatial
statistics, sampling theory, surface estimation, map
algebra, and suitability modeling.
GLY 5785 Caribbean Shallow-Marine Environments
(3). Field study of multiple tropical environments in the
Caribbean area. Dynamic processes and coastal
evolution in response to natural and human-induced
changes.
GLY 5786 Advanced Field Excursion (1-6). A study of
the geology of a selected region of the world followed by
10-12 day field trip in order to study the field relationships
of the geologic features. Special emphasis is given to
stratigraphic, structural and tectonic relationships of lithic
package. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (SS)
GLY 5808 Mining Geology (3). Application of theoretical
models of ore formation to exploration and the use of
geochemical and geophysical techniques in the search for
ore deposits. Prerequisites: GLY 4300 and CHM 1046.
(F/S)
GLY 5816 Economic Geology (3). Economically
important metal deposits of sedimentary, igneous and
hydrothermal origins and their geologic settings and
characteristics. Prerequisites: GLY 1010, GLY 4300, CHM
1045, CHM 1046. (F)
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GLY 5826 Hydrogeologic Modeling (3). Techniques
used in modeling groundwater flow and solute transport in
geologic systems. Case studies of significant aquifers.
Prerequisites: GLY 5827, MAP 2302, or permission of the
instructor. (S.SS)
GLY 5827 Hydrogeology (3). Physics of flow in
geological media. Saturated and unsaturated flow,
groundwater and the hydrologic cycle, estimating
hydraulic parameters of aquifers, introduction to chemical
transport. Prerequisites: GLY 1010, MAC 2312, and PHY
2053, or permission of the instructor. (F)
GLY 5827L Hydrogeology Lab (1). Laboratory, field, and
computer exercises to complement GLY 5827. (F)
GLY 5828 Chemical Hydrogeology and Solute
Transport (3). Quantitative analysis of hydrologic,
geologic, and chemical factors controlling water quality
and the transport and fate of organic and inorganic
solutes in the subsurface. Prerequisite: GLY 5827. (S)
GLY 5834 Field Hydrogeology (3). Field methods in
hydrogeology. Drilling, logging, wells, data loggers,
hydraulic conductivity/transmissivity measurements,
purging, field chemistry parameter measurements,
sampling methods. Prerequisites: GLY 4822 or
permission of instructor.
GLY 5835 Introduction to Lattice Boltzmann Methods
(3). The course will provide an introduction to Lattice
Boltzmann methods for fluid dynamics simulation.
Emphasis on multiphase fluids. Prerequisites:
Programming Skills, graduate standing, permission of
instructor.
GLY 5889 Geology for Environmental Scientists and
Engineers (3). Characterization of rocks and rock
masses; geological maps; seismic hazards; weathering of
rocks; hydrologic cycle; slope stability; coastal processes;
geophysical techniques. Course includes field trips in the
South Florida region. Prerequisites: CHM 1045, GLY 1010
or permission of the instructor. (S)
GLY 5931 Graduate Seminar (1). Presentation or critical
examination of current research problems in geology. A
selection of topics is considered each term. Topics may
also include individual research in the student's field of
investigation. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
permission of the instructor. (F,S,SS)
MET 3003 General Meteorology (3). A quantitative
introduction to the Earth's atmosphere. Topics include
tropical and mid-latitude weather, clouds and convection,
solar and infrared radiation, general circulation and
climate, and an overview of meteorological dynamics.
Prerequisites: PHY 2048 or permission of instructor.
OCE 2001 Introduction to Oceanography (3). The
oceans, their nature and extent. Water of the oceans,
chemical balance. Marine provinces, sediments and their
relation to sea life and oceanic circulation, coastal
provinces, sediments and their relation to sea life and
oceanic circulation, coastal and deep-ocean circulation.
Waves, tides, tsunamis. One field trip expected. (F,S,SS)
OCE 3014 Oceanography (3). The ocean origin, physical
properties, salinity, temperature, sound. Radiative
properties, heat budget and climatic control. Tides, wind-
driven motion-monsoon circulation. El Nino phenomenon.
Subsurface water masses. Oceanic circulation and
paleoclimates. (F.S.SS)
OCE 301 4L Oceanography Lab (1). Laboratory
investigation of the chemical and physical properties of
seawater, ocean water motion and its effects.
Corequisite: OCE 3014.
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Economics
John H. Boyd til, Associate Professor and Chairperson
Nejat M. Anbarci, Associate Professor
Harvey Averch, Professor, Courtesy Appointment,
College of Public and Urban Affairs
Mahadev Bhat, Assistant Professor (joint appointment
with Environmental Studies)
Prasad V. Bidarkota, Assistant Professor
Jesse Bull, Assistant Professor
Manuel J. Carvajal, Professor
Richard A. Chisik, Assistant Professor
Irma de Alonso, Professor
Alan Gummerson, Lecturer
Jonathan Hill, Assistant Professor
Antonio Jorge, Professor of Political Economy, (joint
appointment with International Realtions)
Cem Karayalcin, Associate Professor
Panagis Liossatos, Professor
Mihaela Pintea, Assistant Professor
Jorge Salazar-Carrillo, Professor and Director, Center
for Economic Research and Education
Peter Thompson, Associate Professor
Mira Wilkins, Professor
Maria Willumsen, Associate Professor
The major in economics provides the student with an
understanding of economic problems and institutions, and
with analytical tools to apply this knowledge to
contemporary problems. The program is designed for the
student desiring a career in business, government,
international agencies, or multinational corporations; and
for those planning graduate study in economics, business,
law, public administration, urban studies, or international
relations.
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
Required Courses
Common Prerequisites
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
MAC 2311 Calculus I
or
MAC 2233 Calculus for Business
STA 2122 Introduction to Statistics I
or
STA 2023 Statistics for Business and Economics
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Upper Division Program: (60)
Required Courses for the Major (18)
ECO 3101
Intermediate Microeconomics
3
ECO 3203
Intermediate Macroeconomics
3
ECO 3410
Measurement and Analysis of Econ
Activity
3
ECO 4421
Introduction to Econometrics
3
ECO 4932
Topics in Theory 1
3
ECO 4903
Undergraduate Seminar
3
ECO 3410 and ECO 4421 each satisfy the FIU
requirement in Computer Competency. ECO 4903
satisfies the requirement in Oral Competency.
Elective Courses for the Major (15)
Five additional economics courses, of which at least two
must be from the following list of courses which require an
intermediate theory course as a prerequisite: ECO 4224,
ECO 4401 , ECO 4504, ECO 4703, ECO 471 3, ECP 4031 ,
ECP 4203, ECP 4204, ECP 4314 ECP 4403, ECO 4100,
ECO 4237, ECS 4013, ECS 4014/
Electives (27)
This requirement can also be met by taking ECO 4933.
2 The following courses cannot be used as Elective
Courses for the Major: ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3041,
ECO 3202, ECO 3949, ECO 4906, ECO 4949.
Combined Bachelor of Arts/Master of
Arts (BA/MA) in Economics
The Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts (BA/MA) degree in
Economics program is designed for outstanding
undergraduate students. It provides a strong base of
knowledge and skills economics, and at the same time
accelerates completion of the the Master of Arts degree.
Students may take advantage of the overlap of courses in
the BA and MA programs to receive their MA degrees in a
shorter period than it would otherwise be possible. The
incentive to do so is expected to attract students, who
would otherwise not be so inclined, into the MA program.
The introduction to graduate work that the MA program
affords has proven to be a gateway to the PhD program
for so many students in the past. This would enable the
department to increase its contribution to the University's
goal of graduating more PhD students.
The BA program in economics requires that students
take 9 upper division elective courses. Students in the
BA/MA program would take elective courses that would
satisfy both the BA and MA requirement.
The goal is to attract students so that they apply to the
program as early as the second semester of their
sophomore year. To apply their GPA needs to be
significantly above average (3.25). Students would also
be required to maintain a high GPA (3.0) to remain in the
program. The grade requirements for an MA in
economics would apply to courses that are counted
toward the MA degree. The BA/MA program in economics
(like similar programs in institutions such as the New York
University and Boston University) waives the GRE
requirement in application.
Admission Requirements
♦ Current enrollment in the Bachelor's degree
program in economics at FIU.
♦ Completed at least 60 credits of coursework
♦ Completed Calculus I (MAC 231 1 ) and Calculus II
(MAC 2312) or equivalents.
♦ Current GPA of 3.25 or higher.
♦ Three letters of recommendation.
♦ Approval of the Graduate Committee.
General Requirements
Meet the requirements of both the BA and the MA degree
in economics.
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Overlap: Up to 4 courses (12 credits) may be used in
satisfying both the Bachelor's and Master's degree
requirements in economics.
Minor in Economics: (18)
Required Courses for the Minor(12)
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECO 3101 Intermediate Microeconomics 3
ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
Elective Courses for the Minor (6)
Two Additional economics courses 6
1 The following courses cannot be used as Elective
Courses for the Minor: ECO 3041, ECO 3202, ECO 3949,
ECO 4906, ECO 4949.
Tracks in the Major
Economic majors have the option of choosing their
electives in economics in such a way as to satisfy the
requirements for one or more specialized Tracks in the
major. If the requirements for a Track are satisfied, the
student's transcript will show a major in economics with
specialization in the Track.
Each Track consists of:
1.A core set of economics courses from which the
student must successfully complete at least two;
2. A secondary set of of economics courses from which
the student must successfully complete at least one.
One or more Tracks may not be offered in a given year.
Majors in economics may choose among the following
Tracks:
Track in International Economics
Core Courses:
ECO 4703 International Trade Theory & Policy 3
ECO 4713 International Macroeconomics 3
Secondary Courses:
ECS 3003 Comparative Economic Systems 3
ECO 4701 World Economy 3
ECO 5709
World Economy
Track in the Economics of Public Policy
Core Courses:
ECO 4504 Public Finance
ECP 4204 Theory of Labor Economics
Secondary Courses:
ECP 3203 Introduction to Labor Economics
ECO 3223 Money & Banking
ECP 3302 Introduction to Environmental
Economics
ECP 3410 Introduction to Public Economics
ECP 4314 Natural Resource Economics
ECP 3451 Law & Economics
Track in the Economics of Business and Industry
Core Courses:
ECP 4403 Industrial Organization 3
ECO 4100 Managerial Economics 3
ECO 4237 Money, Interest & Capital 3
ECO 4400 Economics of Strategy and Information 3
Secondary Courses:
ECO 3223 Money and Banking 3
ECO 4224 Issues in Money & Banking 3
ECP 3203 Introduction to Labor Economics 3
Track in Economic Development
Core Courses:
ECS 4013 Development Economics I 3
ECS 4014 Development Economics II 3
Secondary Courses:
ECO 4703 International Trade Theory & Policy 3
ECO 4713 International Macroeconomics 3
ECP 4031 Cost-Benefit Analysis 3
ECS 3013 Introduction to Economic Development 3
ECS 3401 The Brazilian Economy 3
ECS 3402 The Political Economy of South America3
ECS 3403 Economics of Latin America 3
ECS 3404 Economic Integration/Latin America 3
ECS 3430 The Economic Development of
Cuba/Past & Present 3
ECS 3431 Economics of the Caribbean Basin 3
ECS 3432 Economic Integration/Caribbean 3
ECS 3200 Economics of Asia 3
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
ECO-Economics; ECP-Economic Problems and Policy;
ECS-Economic Systems and Development.
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
ECO 1000 Introduction to Economics (3). A one-
semester introduction to economics. Includes
microeconomics: the economics of individual units in the
economy, like households and firms; and
macroeconomics: the economics of aggregate problems
like inflation, unemployment, and growth. Does not
substitute for either ECO 2013 or ECO 2023.
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3).
Introduction to economic analysis of the overall economy:
national income accounting, unemployment, inflation,
monetary and fiscal policies, budget deficits and debt,
long-run growth. (F,S,SS)
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3).
Introduction to economic analysis of individual units —
households and firms. Operation of markets; supply and
demand analysis. (F,S,SS)
ECO 3041 Consumer Economics (3). Consumer
behavior; advertising and other influences affecting
demand. Patterns of consumer expenditure; effects of
public policy on family incomes and consumption patterns.
The consumer protection movement. Does not count as
economics elective toward economics major. (F,S,SS)
ECO 3101 Intermediate Microeconomics (3). Analysis
of markets, theory of firm, demand and production
theories, general equilibrium, and welfare economics.
Prerequisite: ECO 2023. (F,S)
ECO 3202 Applied Macroeconomics (3). Aggregate
economic performance and business conditions analysis,
nature and causes of economic expansions and
recessions, inflation, balance of trade, balance of
payments, and exchange rate problems, fiscal and
monetary policies, short-run instability and long-run
growth. Cannot be taken for credit concurrently with, or
after taking ECO 3203. Prerequisite: ECO 2013. (F,S,SS)
ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3). Analysis
of the aggregate economy in the long-run (full
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employment, economic growth, productivity) and the
short-run (unemployment, business cycles); economic
policy for short-run stability and long-run growth (monetary
and fiscal policies, budget deficit, inflation, and debt);
balance of payments and exchange rate. Prerequisite:
ECO 2013. (F,S)
ECO 3223 Money and Banking (3). Elements of
monetary theory; relationships between money, prices,
production, and employment; factors determining money
supply; history and principles of banking, with special
references to the United States. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.
(F)
ECO 3303 Development of Economic Thought (3).
Evolution of economic theory and doctrine. Contributions
to economic thought from ancient times to J. M. Keynes.
Emphasis on institutional forces shaping the continuum of
economic thinking. (S)
ECO 3304 Economic Forces and the Development of
Western Ideas (3). Analyzes the emergence and
evolution of western views and doctrines in light of the
interaction of market forces, technology, and key events.
ECO 3410 Measurement and Analysis of Economic
Activity (3). Covers statistical methods as applied in
economics. Topics include estimation and hypothesis
testing, analysis of variance, and single and multiple
regression models. Prerequisites: STA 2023 or
equivalent. Satisfies requirement in computer literacy.
(F,S)
ECO 3704 International Economics (3). Explorations of
why nations trade, effects of trade on distribution,
commercial policy, balance of payments adjustment;
exchange rate determination, Eurocurrency markets, and
international institutions. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and
ECO 2023.
ECO 3933 Special Topics (3). A course designed to give
students a particular topic or a limited number of topics
not otherwise offered in the curriculum.
ECO 3949 Cooperative Education in Economics (1-3).
A student majoring in Economics may spend one or two
semesters fully employed in industry or government in a
capacity relating to the major. Does not count as
economics elective toward economics major.
ECO 4100 Managerial Economics (3). Economic
analaysis of problems managers of firms face, such as
choosing production levels, deciding how much labor to
hire, budgeting capital, and dealing with uncertainty.
Prerequisites: ECO 3101, Calculus, and Statistics.
ECO 4237 Money, Interest, and Capital (3). Economic
analysis of the asset markets and the effect of monetary
policy; interest rates and intertemporal choice; asset
pricing; efficient market hypothesis and economic
behavior models in asset markets. Prerequisites: ECO
3101 and ECO 3203 or permission of the instructor.
ECO 4224 Issues in Money and Banking (3). Current
controversies in the conduct of monetary policy;
innovations in financial markets and instruments, and their
impact on the targets and long-run goals of central banks.
Prerequisites: ECO 3203 or ECO 3202.
ECO 4321 Radical Political Economy (3). The
relationship between Marxist and orthodox economists.
Attention given to the New Left and other current
criticisms of capitalist economies. Multinational corporate
policy, concentration of economic power, income
distribution, and Third World development.
ECO 4400 Economics of Strategy and Information (3).
Combines Neoclassical Economics with game theory and
the ecomonics of information to better understand
markets in the real world. Prerequisites: Calculus and
Intermediate Microeconomics or permission of instructor.
ECO 4401 Introduction to Mathematical Economics
(3). Mathematical formulation of economic theory.
Mathematical treatment of maximizing and optimizing
behavior; applications to consumer and business firm
theory, value, economic strategies, growth and stability.
Emphasis on understanding of analytical techniques
Prerequisites: ECO 3101 or ECO 3203 (preferably both),
and Calculus. (F,S)
ECO 4421 Introduction to Econometrics (3). Application
of statistics and economic theory to formulating,
estimating, and drawing inferences about relationships
among economic variables. Coverage includes linear
regression model, heteroscedasticity, serial correlation,
multicollinearity, and simultaneous equations.
Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203, and ECO 3410, or
permission of the instructor. Satisfies requirement in
computer literacy. (F,S)
ECO 4504 Introduction to Public Finance (3). Describes
the way resources are allocated in a market economy and
cases where markets fail. Analyzes government
expenditure policy, principles of taxation, and the various
taxes in use today. Prerequisite: ECO 3101. (S)
ECO 4622 Economic History of the United States (3).
The growth of the American economy from colonial times
to the present. Special emphasis on market forces,
institutional arrangements, and policies contributing to this
expansion. (F)
ECO 4623 American Business History (3). The growth
of American business from 1880 to present; integration,
diversification, and foreign expansion. Business strategies
and managerial structures.
ECO 4701 World Economy (3). A broad overview of the
international economy in historical perspective. Topics:
economic demography, trade flows, capital movements,
diffusion of technology, the emergence of transnational
institutions. The student obtains a conception of how
economic interdependence has developed.
ECO 4703 International Trade Theory and Policy (3).
Causes and consequences of international trade; effects
of tariffs and quotas; strategic trade and industrial
policies; political economy of protectionism; international
economic integration; factor movements; and
multinational firms. Prerequisite: ECO 3101. (F)
ECO 4713 International Macroeconomics (3). Analysis
of output, inflation, business cycles and economic policy
in open economy settings; exchange rate regimes (fixed
versus flexible exchange rate); fiscal, monetary, and
exchange rate policies. Prerequisite: ECO 3203. (S)
ECO 4733 Multinational Corporation (3). Growth and
development of multinational enterprise. Theories of direct
foreign investment. Impact on the United States and other
developed and less developed nations. Policy implications
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relating to employment, economic growth, balance of
payments, taxation, and national defense. National
sovereignty and the multinational corporation.
ECO 4903 Undergraduate Seminar (3). Small class in
which students will discuss readings, write research
paper, and defend research and ideas orally. Satisfies
SACS requirement in oral competency. Prerequisites:
ECO 3101 and ECO 3203.
ECO 4906 Undergraduate Tutorial (1-6). Supervised
readings, individual tutorial, and preparation of reports.
Requires consent of faculty supervisor and Department
Chairperson. Does not count as economics elective
toward economics major.
ECO 4932, 4933 Topics in Theory (3,3). Study of a
particular topic or a selected number of topics in
economics theory not otherwise offered in the curriculum.
Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203, and MAC 2311 or
permission of the instructor. (F,S)
ECO 4934 Special Topics (3). A course designed to give
students a particular topic or a limited number of topics
not otherwise offered in the curriculum. May be repeated
for credit with permission of Department. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
ECO 4949 Cooperative Education in Economics (1-3).
A student majoring in economics may spend one or two
semesters fully employed in industry or government in a
capacity relating to the major. Does not count as
economics elective toward economics major.
ECO 5709 The World Economy (3). Designed to give an
overview of the crucial issues in the world economy. The
course covers trade, capital, labor, and technology flows;
transnational economic organizations; current economic
crisis; global economic interdependence; and the nature
and characteristics of international economic order.
Required for MIB Program. (S)
ECO 5735 Multinational Corporations (3). Economic
theory and multinational corporations. Economic effects.
Consequences of nationalization. Spread of the
multinational form. State-owned multinational
corporations. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor for
undergraduates. (S)
ECO 5906 Advanced Individual Study (1-6). Supervised
readings, individual tutorial, and preparation of report.
Requires consent of faculty supervisor and Department
Chairperson. Open to seniors and graduate students.
ECO 5945 Internship (3). Directed individual study which
assists the student in using economic analysis in his
employment. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair.
ECP 3123 Economics of Poverty (3). Poverty in the
United States: its measurement and history. Theory of
personal income distribution. Present and proposed
policies to alleviate poverty.
ECP 3143 Economics of Racism (3). Analysis and
examination of the economic costs of racism to the
individual and society. A perspective from mercantilism to
the post industrial contemporary world; international racial
aspects of development, income distribution and wealth.
ECP 3203 Introduction to Labor Economics (3). Basic
introduction to supply and demand for labor. Discusses
labor markets in both historical and institutional context
emphasizing why certain patterns have occurred and
contemporary institutions developed. Prerequisite: ECO
2023.
ECP 3302 Introduction to Environmental Economics
(3). Economic principles applied to environmental
problems. Relationship of market and non-market forces
to environmental quality. Development of tools for policy
analysis. Prerequisites: ECO 2023, or permission of the
instructor. (F,S,SS)
ECP 3410 Introduction to Public Economics (3). An
introduction to the applied economics of the public sector
and the microeconomics of public policy making and
administration.
ECP 3451 Law and Economics (3). The relationship of
economic principles to law and the use of economic
analysis to the study of legal problems. Topics include:
property rights and contracts, and economic analysis of
legal decision making. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and ECO
2023 or equivalents.
ECP 3533 Health Systems Economics (3). Identification
of health systems issues and basic instruments of health
systems analysis including the market mechanism,
insurance and cost-benefit analysis.
ECP 3613 Introduction to Urban Economics (3). Study
of urban areas, their characteristics and economic
functions. Topics include location decisions of firms and
households, economies of agglomeration, transportation,
land use, zoning, urban growth and development policies,
urban dimensions of economic and social problems, and
the public sector in urban areas. (F)
ECP 4004 Seminar on Current Economic Topics (3).
Faculty and student discussion of contemporary economic
and social issues.
ECP 4031 Cost-Benefit Analysis (3). Covers cost-benefit
analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, benefit-risk analysis,
risk-risk analysis, and systems analysis as applied in the
government sector for public investment decisions.
Prerequisites: ECO 3101 or equivalent.
ECP 4204 Theory of Labor Economics (3). Neo-
classical theory of labor demand and labor supply, human
capital theory and critiques. Current programs of human
resource development and income maintenance are
discussed. Prerequisite: ECO 3101.
ECP 4314 Natural Resource Economics (3). Natural
resources and the economy; economics of renewable and
nonrenewable resource harvesting and management;
public policy options for influencing resource consumption
and their environmental implications. Prerequisites: ECP
3203 and ECO 3101, or permission of the instructor.
ECP 4403 Industrial Organization (3). Theory of the firm,
market structure; business strategies and conduct. Topics
include information and advertising, product durability,
technical change, antitrust and trade policies, and
regulation. Prerequisite: ECO 3101.
ECS 3003 Comparative Economic Systems (3).
Analysis of alternative economic systems. Emphasis on
the contrast between market-oriented capitalist
economies and Soviet-style planned economies, and on
the process of transition from planned to market-oriented
systems. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.
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ECS 3013 Introduction to Economic Development (3).
Structural and institutional determinants of economic
development; economic analysis and policy formation.
Topics include theories of economic development,
economic growth, income distribution, rural-urban
migration, industry and agriculture, unemployment,
education, international trade, economic reform, and the
environment. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and ECO 2023.
(F,S)
ECS 3021 Women, Culture, and Economic
Development (3). Analysis of problems facing women in
developing countries, focusing on gender and cultural
issues and their relationships to economic development.
Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and ECO 2023 or permission of
the instructor.
ECS 3200 Economics of Asia (3). Economic analysis of
the problems of poverty, malnutrition and income
inequality in South Asia. Rural poverty and agricultural
transformation. The East Asian Miracle. The Asian Crisis.
Economic liberalization in Asia. Prerequisites: Macro and
Micro Principles or the consent of the instructor.
ECS 3401 The Brazilian Economy (3). Examines the
evolution of Brazilian economy, focusing on the process of
its industrialization in the 20 lh century, the policies to
achieve it, its impact on the socioeconomic environment
and the adjustments of institutions to the structural
changes in the economy. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and
ECO 2023.
ECS 3402 The Political Economy of South America (3).
An introduction to the political economy of the South
American countries, with emphasis on the opening of the
region's economies, privatization and deregulation, debt
crisis, foreign investment, poverty, income distribution,
human resources, and regional trade agreements.
Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and ECO 2023. (F)
ECS 3403 Economics of Latin America (3). Study of
current economic issues facing Latin American countries,
including population growth, poverty, inequality, inflation,
trade and balance of payment problems, economic
reform, and regional integration. Prerequisites: ECO 2013
and ECO 2023. (S)
ECS 3404 Economic Integration/Latin America (3).
Analysis of the methods, meaning and implications of
economics in Latin America. Designed to enable the
student to appreciate the trend toward regionalism and
economic cooperation.
ECS 3430 The Economic Development of Cuba/Past
and Present (3). Survey of the Cuban economy under
capitalist and Marxist ideologies. Emphasis on the
transition stage and on current policies of economic and
social change. (F)
ECS 3431 Economics of the Caribbean Basin (3).
Survey of the economic systems of the major countries of
the Caribbean. Special attention devoted to current
problems of economic growth and social transformation.
Prerequisite: ECO 2013.
ECS 3432 Economic Integration/Caribbean (3).
Analysis of the methods, meaning, and implications of
economic integration in the Caribbean. Designed to
enable the student to appreciate the trend toward
regionalism and economic cooperation.
ECS 4013 Development Economics I (3). Problems of
poverty, malnutrition, inequality, and development.
Population growth and development. Rural-urban
resource flows. The urban informal sector. Credit markets
in agriculture. Land-labor contracts. Prerequisites:
Intermediate Microeconomics and Intermediate
Macroeconimcs or permission of the instructor.
ECS 4014 Development Economics II (3). Economic
analysis of why some countries are rich and some are
poor, why some countries grow fast and others do not.
The role of ideas, infrastructure, R&D, and education
play in economic growth. Prerequisites: ECO 3101 and
ECO 3203 or permission of the instructor.
ECS 5005 Comparative Economic Systems (3). A
critical evaluation of the design, goals, and achievements
of economic policies in capitalist and socialist economies.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor for
undergraduates.
ECS 5025 Economic Planning (3). Analysis of planning
methods in capitalist and socialist economies. Evaluation
of macro and micro economic planning tools (input-output)
and programming techniques. Theory and practice of
economic development planning of agriculture,
industrialization, foreign trade, and manpower.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the
instructor.
ECS 5406 Latin American Economies (3). Economic
theory and its applications to current economic issues of
Latin America. Examines aggregate demand and supply,
fiscal and monetary policies, international trade trends,
and economic development. Taught in Spanish. May not
be taken for credit towards a degree in Economics.
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English
Carmela Pinto Mclntire, Associate Professor and
Chairperson
Heather R. Andrade, Assistant Professor
St. George Tucker Arnold, Associate Professor
Joan L. Baker, Associate Professor
Lynne Barrett, Professor
Lynn M. Berk, Professor
Greg Bowe, Assistant Professor and Director of
Undergraduate Writing
Gisela Casines, Associate Professor and Associate
Dean
Cynthia Chinelly, Lecturer
Maneck Daruwala. Associate Professor
Carole Boyce Davies, Professor
Jennifer Desiderio, Assistant Professor
John Dufresne, Professor
Denise Duhamel, Assistant Professor
Peggy Endel, Associate Professor
Mary Free, Associate Professor and Associate
Chairperson
James Hall, Professor
Peter Hargitai, Instructor
Kimberly Harrison, Assistant Professor and Director of
Undergraduate Writing, Biscayne Bay Campus
Bruce Harvey, Associate Professor
Marilyn Hoder-Salmon, Associate Professor
Tometro Hopkins, Associate Professor
Kenneth Johnson, Associate Professor and Assistant
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jeffrey Knapp, Instructor
Anna Luzczynska, Assistant Professor
Kathleen McCormack, Associate Professor
Campbell McGrath, Associate Professor
Kathryn McKinley, Associate Professor
Phil Marcus, Professor
Asher Z. Milbauer, Associate Professor and Director of
Graduate Studies in Literature
Robert Ratner, Instructor
Men-Jane Rochelson, Associate Professor
Richard Schwartz, Professor
Ronn Silverstein, Instructor
Ellen Sprechman, Lecturer
Lester Standiford, Professor and Director of Creative
Writing Program
Richard Sugg, Professor
James Sutton, Associate Professor
Ellen Thompson, Assistant Profeessor
Dan Wakefield, Lecturer and Writer-in-Residence
Donald Watson, Professor
Donna Weir-Soley, Assistant Professor
Barbara Weitz, Instructor
Feryal Yavas, Lecturer and Director of the Linguistics
Program
Mehmet Yavas, Professor
Bachelor of Arts in English
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Requirements
Common Prerequisites
ENC 1101 Freshman Composition
ENC 1 102 Literary Analysis
Recommended Courses
ENG 2012 Approaches to Literature
AML2010 Survey of American Literature I
AML2020 Survey of American Literature II
ENL 2012 Survey of British Literature I
ENL2022 Survey of British Literature II
To qualify for admission into the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise accepted into the program.
Upper Division Requirements
(30 hours in 3000 and 4000 level courses)
Periods: (Two courses - Six hours)
a. One course in British literature before 1800
or
One course in American literature before 1860
b. One course in British literature after 1800
or
One course in American literature
after 1860
Note: In addition to these courses, the Department may
designate specific courses each semester which will fulfill
these requirements.
Shakespeare: (One course - Three hours)
ENL 4320 Shakespeare: Histories
ENL 4321 Shakespeare: Comedies
ENL 4322 Shakespeare: Tragedies
Linguistics: (One course - Three hours)
LIN 3013 Introduction to Linguistics
or
LIN 4680 Modern English Grammar
Electives: (18)
Upper division electives in writing, film, literature, and/or
linguistics. The English Department recognizes a
continuing obligation to insure that its majors write well.
The Chairperson may require any English major to take
the appropriate composition course. English majors may
choose to take a general program of English studies or
may select one of the Department's three areas of
emphasis: literature, language and linguistics, or creative
writing. Majors should choose their English courses and
electives in consultation with their advisors, especially
upon entering the program.
Additional Approved Electives: (30)
Students should consult with a departmental advisor.
Minor in English
Students majoring in any other discipline may minor in
English.
There are several advantages for obtaining this minor.
First, students expand their knowledge of literature written
in English, thus, making their college education more
complete and rounded. Second, because in the courses
that the Department of English offers writing skills are
emphasized, students will polish and perfect forms for the
development of complex and sophisticated arguments
through the analysis of literary work; the training students
receive in these courses will help them point to strengths
and weaknesses in any piece of writing.
Requirements
Fifteen hours in 3000 and 4000-level courses
Period Courses: (Two courses - Six hours)
1. One course in British literature before 1800
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2.
One course in American literature before 1860
One course in British literature after 1800
One course in American literature after 1860
Note: In addition to these courses, the Department may
designate specific courses each semester which will fulfill
these requirements
3. Three courses (nine hours) at the 3000 and 4000-
level in the Department of English.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
AML-American Literature; CRW-Creative Writing; ENC-
English Composition; ENG-English-General; ENL-English
Literature; FIL-Film Studies; HUM-Humanities; LIN-
Linguistics; LIT-Literature;
ANIL 2010 Survey of American Literature I (3). Students
read and discuss major American works written between
1620 and 1865. Works will be considered in an historical
context.
AML 2020 Survey of American Literature II (3).
Students will read and discuss major American works
written between 1865 and the present. Works will be
examined in an historical context.
AML 2602 African-American Literature (3). Offers a
survey of African-American literature spanning its genesis
to the present. Includes units on major eras and major
figures in the development of the literary traditions. May
be repeated.
AML 3004 American Folklore (3) An examination of the
variety of American folklore from the very earliest
expressions to the present.
AML 3032 The American Revolution in Literature (3).
Study of writings created at the time of the American
Revolution and those of later authors in order to evaluate
how American writers have shaped our sense of the
Revolution.
AML 3042 Texts and Contexts: American Literature
1492 to the Present (3). Survey of American fiction,
poetry, and drama from 1492 to the present, that
examines the interactions between literacy texts and
social, cultural, or political currents. Prerequisite: ENC
1102.
AML 3111 American Fiction to 1900 (3). Study of
representative fiction by American authors from the
Colonial period to 1900. Authors include Brown, Irving,
Cooper, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, Chopin, James, and
others.
AML 3262 Modern Southern Short Story (3) The
contributions of twentieth-century writers of the South to
the short story genre. Includes the work of Faulkner,
O'Connor, Welty and McCullers.
AML 3401 American Humor (3) This course examines
the writings of American humorists from the beginnings to
the present. Special attention is given to the writings of
Twain and Thurber.
AML 3415 American Literature and the Tradition of
Dissent (3). Explores selected texts to examine the
interactions between texts and social, cultural, and
political currents from colonial times through the present.
AML 4120 Modern American Fiction (3) Study of
American novels and short stories written in the twentieth
century. Among the writers to be read are John Barth,
Alice Walker and Flannery O'Connor.
AML 4155 Modern American Poetry (3) Study of
American poetry written in the twentieth century. Among
the poets to be examined are Elizabeth Bishop,
Gwendolyn Brooks and Richard Wilbur.
AML 4213 Studies in Colonial and Early American
Literature (3). Students read, discuss, and write about
literature of the Colonial and Early American periods from
the time of the Puritans through the period of the Early
Republic.
AML 4216 Colonial Literature (3). American Literature
from the settlement of the continent through 1776.
AML 4221 Early National Literature (3). Examines the
major literary works of the period 1 776-1825.
AML 4223 Antebellum Literature (3). Examines the
writings of the period 1825-1860, including Hawthorne,
Poe, and Harriet Jacobs.
AML 4245 Modernism and Post-Modernism in
American Literature (3). The course provides working
definitions of modernism and post-modernism and will
consider how the writers of the twentieth century use
those outlooks while addressing political, social, and
personal issues.
AML 4263 Contemporary Southern Writers (3) Study of
the literature of the modern South, its uniqueness and
variety. Some of the writers included are Tennessee
Williams, Eudora Welty and William Faulkner.
AML 4606 Studies in 19th-century African American
Literature (3). An examination of literary works written by
African Americans during the 19th Century. May be
repeated with change of content.
AML 4607 Studies in 20th-century African American
Literature (3). An examination of literary works written by
African Americans during the 20th Century. May be
repeated with change of content.
AML 4621 Major African American Writers (3). An
examination of selected African American writers. May be
repeated with change of content.
AML 4624 African American Women Writers (3). A
study of the writings of African American women. May be
repeated with change of content.
AML 4300 Major American Writers (3). Each section of
this course will consider the works of one, two, or three
major American writers. The writers studied in this course
will change from semester to semester. May be repeated
with change of content.
AML 4306 Mark Twain (3) Study of the writings of
American humorist and novelist Mark Twain including
Roughing It, Innocents Abroad and Huckleberry Finn.
AML 4312 Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Faulkner (3)
Analysis of the most important novels of Hemingway,
Fitzgerald and Faulkner including The Sun Also Rises,
The Great Gatsby and The Sound and the Fury.
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AML 4503 Periods in American Literature (3). individual
sections will read and discuss works in the colonial,
federal, antebellum, reconstruction, or modern periods.
May be repeated with change of content.
AML 4930 Special Topics in American Literature (3).
An examination of different aspects of American literature.
May be repeated with a change of content.
AML 5305 Major American Literary Figures (3). Each
section will consider the lifework of several authors such
as Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Twain, James,
Faulkner, Mailer, Wright, Baldwin. May be repeated with
change of content.
AML 5505 Periods in American Literature (3). The
literature and criticism regarding one specified period of
American literature, such as colonial, federal,
transcendental, antebellum, or twentieth century. May be
repeated with change of content. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor.
CRW 2001 Introduction to Creative Writing (3).
Beginning course designed to acquaint students with
elementary critical vocabulary and writing skills necessary
for the writing of poems and short fiction. Students may
also be required to read and discuss published writing.
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 or equivalent.
CRW 3111 Narrative Techniques (3). Analysis of and
exercises in the elements of fiction: point of view, conflict,
characterization, tone. Students will do various short
assignments and one short story. Reading of published
fiction will also be required. Prerequisite: CRW 2001.
CRW 3311 Poetic Techniques (3). Analysis of and
exercises in poetic techniques. Students will write poems
in which they employ one or more technical skills.
Reading and discussion of published poems will be
required. Prerequisite: CRW 2001.
CRW 4110 Writing Fiction (5). An intermediate course in
writing fiction. May be repeated. Prerequisite: CRW 3111.
CRW 4310 Writing Poetry (5). An intermediate course in
writing poetry. May be repeated. Prerequisite: CRW 3311.
CRW 4900 Independent Study in Creative Writing (3).
Development and completion of an independent project in
creative writing undertaken with the consent of the
instructor. Prerequisite: CRW 2001.
CRW 4930 Special Topics in Creative Writing (1-5). A
course designed to give students an opportunity to pursue
special studies in aspects of creative writing not otherwise
offered. May be repeated. Prerequisite: CRW 2001.
CRW 4931 Special Topics in Creative Writing (1-5).
Gives students an opportunity to pursue special studies in
aspects of creative writing not otherwise offered. May be
repeated. Prerequisites: CRW 2001 and three hours of
CRW on the 3000/4000 level.
ENC 1930 Essay Writing (3). A course in writing short
descriptive, analytic, and argumentative essays. Dees not
fulfill core curriculum requirement. Students who have
completed ENC 1101 or ENC 1102, or both, cannot
receive credit for this course.
ENC 1101 Freshman Composition (3). Students will be
introduced to the principles and process of expository,
persuasive, and reflective writing. The first of a two-
semester freshman composition sequence. Written work
meets state composition requirement of 6,000 written
words.
ENC 1102 Literary Analysis (3). A continuation of ENC
1101. Develops an analytical, aesthetic, and cultural
sensitivity to literature and further explores the techniques
of composition and library research.
ENC 1200 Business Letter and Reports (3). Intensive
instruction and practice in the organization, content, and
style of business letters of all kinds: special
correspondence formats (bid proposals, customer
relations), memoranda, feasibility reports, speeches, and
group conference reports.
ENC 2210 Technical Writing (3). Effective presentation
of technical and semi-technical information: technical
description, information gathering, general technical
reports, organization and development of information,
process communication. Written work meets state
composition requirement of 6,000 written words.
ENC 2301 Expository Writing (3). An advanced
composition course in the techniques of exposition,
argumentation, and persuasion. Written work meets state
composition requirement of 6,000 written words.
ENC 3211 Report and Technical Writing (3). For
business, professional, and scientific students needing
practice in collecting, organizing, interpreting, and
presenting factual material.
ENC 3311 Advanced Writing and Research (3).
Provides instruction in the concepts and methods of
critical response and argumentation, and in the
formulation, analysis, and presentation of original
research in extended academic papers. Written work
meets state composition requirement of 6,000 written
words. Prerequisites: ENC 1101, ENC 1102 or equivalent.
ENC 3317 Writing Across the Curriculum (3). An
interdisciplinary, upper division writing course in which
students explore substance and style as they compose
essays on subjects from various fields. Written work
meets state composition requirement of 6,000 written
words.
ENC 4240 Report Writing (3). Instruction and practice in
writing reports for practical purposes. Collecting,
organizing, and interpreting facts, then writing up findings
in report form and style. Includes recommendation
reports, use of graphical elements, writing manuals and
instructions, physical research reports, feasibility reports,
progress reports, other specialized report formats.
Prerequisites: ENC 1200 or ENC 2210.
ENC 4241 Scientific Writing (3). Develops skills
necessary to write laboratory reports, scientific proposals,
articles, research reports, progress reports, and seminar
presentations.
ENC 4355 Writing About Film (3). Introduces students to
writing critical reviews and analyses of film narrative.
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.
ENC 4930 Special Topics in. Composition (3). Allows
students to refine nonfiction writing skills in a variety of
genres. May be repeated. Prerequisites: ENC 1101, ENC
1102 or equivalent.
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ENG 2001 Modes of Inquiry (3). A research and report
writing course. A final research project is required. Basic
bibliographical tools, library use, and technical and
scientific reporting will be the main subject matter,
emphasizing style, structure, and tone in a variety of
research modes.
ENG 2012 Approaches to Literature (3). In this course,
students will study analysis of the meaning and artistry of
literary texts. Students will read and interpret
representative poems, short stories, and plays. Written
work meets state composition requirement of 6,000
written words.
ENG 2100 Introduction to Film (3). Introduces students
to the basic artistic and compositional elements of film
and the analysis of the relationship between technical and
aesthetic aspects of film. Prerequisite: ENC 1101.
ENG 3138 The Movies (3). Viewing and discussion of
films, with attention to cinematic ways of story-telling and
to the popular film as an expression of cultural values.
May be retaken for credit with change of content.
ENG 3930 Proseminar in English Studies (3). An
introduction to literary studies, examining the history and
structure of the discipline practiced in various kinds of
formal analyses, critical writing, and literary research.
ENG 4013 History of Literary Criticism (3). A study of
the major texts in literary criticism and theory from Plato to
the present.
ENG 4022 Rhetoric and Poetics (3). Ancient and
modern theory and practice in discussing the formal
properties of elevated language.
ENG 4023 Semiotics and Narratology (3). This course
studies Semiotics (the science of signs and sign system)
and Narratology (theories about the nature of narratives)
in an attempt to characterize the nature of how a story
gets told/shown.
ENG 4043 Contemporary Literary Theory and Criticism
(3). An examination of the works of recent literary
theorists.
ENG 4121 History of the Film (3). Discussion, with
examples, of the development of cinematic art, from its
European and American beginnings to its place as a
major world art form.
ENG 4132 Studies in the Film (3). Intensive examination
of the work of a particular nation, group, or director. May
also explore various film genres, e.g., documentary,
horror, the Western. With change of content, may be
retaken for credit.
ENG 4134 Women and Film (3). An examination of how
women have been represented in dominant commercial
films and how women filmmakers have responded to the
appropriation of the image of women through alternative
film narratives.
ENG 4135 The Rhetoric of Cinema (3). An examination
of how films are constructed cinematically and narratively
to involve audiences on aesthetic, intellectual and
ideological levels.
ENG 4319 Film Humor and Comedy (3). Examines the
nature of humor and comedy and its relation to film
narrative. Films from all periods of cinematic history will
be viewed.
ENG 4906 Independent Study (VAR). Individual
conferences, assigned readings, and reports on
independent investigations. By permission of the
instructor.
ENG 4936 Honors Seminar (3). Designed specifically for
honors students and other superior, highly motivated
students. Seminar topics will vary from semester to
semester.
ENG 4949 Cooperative Education in English (1-3). A
student majoring in English may spend one or two
semesters fully employed in industry or government in a
capacity relating to the major. Prerequisite: Permission of
Cooperative Education Program and major department.
ENG 5950 Special Projects in English (1-3). Pursuit of
projects involving relationship of profession to university
and/or community and/or research issues in pedagogy,
literature, or other areas. Prerequisites: consent of
Graduate Director or Department Chair. Corequisite:
Consent of project supervisor.
ENL 2012 Survey of British Literature I (3). Students will
read and discuss major British works written from the
Anglo-Saxon period through 1750. Works will be
examined within an historical context.
ENL 2022 Survey of British Literature II (3). Students
will read and discuss major British works written between
1750 and the present. The works will be examined in an
historical context.
ENL 3112 Development of the Novel: The 18th Century
(3). A study of the development of the novel in England
from Defoe and others to the Gothic novel.
ENL 3122 Development of the Novel: The 19th Century
(3). A study of the development of the novel in England
from Austen to Henry James, including Bronte, Eliot and
Dickens.
ENL 3132 Development of the Novel: The 20th Century
(3). A study of the development of the novel in England
from Conrad to the present, including Lawrence, Woolf,
and Joyce.
ENL 3261 19th Century British Women Novelists (3).
Examines fiction written by women in the 19th century,
including classical realist, gothic, sensation, working-
class, and New Woman novels. Authors include Austen,
Eliot, Bronte, and Gaskell.
ENL 3504 Texts and Contexts: British Literature to
1660 (3). Explores the development of British literature
from its beginnings to 1660 through intensive study of
selected texts; examines interactions between texts and
social, cultural, or political currents.
ENL 3506 Texts and Contexts: British Literature Since
1660 (3). Explores the development of British literature of
the last three centuries through intensive study of selected
texts; examines interactions between texts and social,
cultural, and political currents.
ENL 4161 Renaissance Drama (3). A study of non-
Shakespearean drama of the English Renaissance
including Jonson, Kyd, Marlowe and Webster.
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ENL 4171 Restoration and 18 Century Drama (3).
Representative plays from the period 1660-1800. May
include plays by Dryden, Etherege, Wycherley, Otway,
Congreve, Farquhar, Gay, Fielding, Goldsmith and
Sheridan.
ENL 4210 Studies in Medieval Literature (3). Students
will read, discuss and write about works of medieval
English literature from Beowulf to Chaucer.
ENL 4212 Medieval Women Writers (3). The
contributions of medieval women to literary history are
examined. Among the writers to be studied are Margery
Kemp and Marie de France.
ENL 4220 Renaissance: Prose and Poetry (3). A study
of Renaissance poetry and prose to suggest their
contributions to literacy history, including More, Wyatt,
Sidney, Donne, and Bacon.
ENL 4223 Studies in Renaissance Literature (3).
Students will read, discuss Renaissance works excluding
William Shakespeare.
ENL 4225 Spenser (3). Study of the works of one of the
most important figures of the sixteenth century including
The Faerie Queen, The Shepheards Calender and
Amoretti.
ENL 4230 Studies in Restoration and 18th-century
Literature (3). An in-depth study of the major figures in
English Literature from 1660 to 1800, a period of transition
between the Renaissance and modern times. Some of the
writers who will be studied are Dryden, Pope, Swift,
Jonson, and Fielding.
ENL 4241 Romanticism I (3). Focuses on the first
generation of Romantic writers, including Blake,
Wordsworth, Wollstonecraft, and Coleridge.
ENL 4242 Romanticism II (3). Focuses on the second
generation of Romantic writers including Byron, Keats,
Shelley, and Wollstonecraft-Shelley.
ENL 4243 Studies in Romanticism (3). Examination of
recurring themes and motifs in Romantic literature.
ENL 4251 Victorian Literature (3). Study of the poetry
and prose of the Victorian Age (1832-1901). Among the
authors to be read are Dickens, Eliot, Carlyle, Ruskin,
Arnold, Tennyson and Browning.
ENL 4254 Late Victorian Fiction (3). An examination of
the variety of fiction written from 1880-1901, some
including Wells, Zangwill, Gissing and D'Arcy.
ENL 4260 Studies in 19th-century British Literature
(3). Students will read, discuss, and write about literary
works produced by British Romantic and Victorian writers
between the Age of Wordsworth and the death of Queen
Victoria.
ENL 4273 Studies in Modern British Literature (3). This
course focuses on the literature of the 20th Century,
limiting itself to British writers, but including the various
genres of the modern and post modern periods.
ENL 4274 Yeats and His Contemporaries (3). Studies
the major works of William Butler Yeats and some of his
contemporaries and associates.
ENL 4303 Major British Writers (3). Each section will
consider the lifework of an author such as Chaucer,
Spenser, Milton, Pope, Wordsworth, Dickens, Browning,
Joyce, or others. May be repeated with change of content.
ENL 4311 Chaucer (3). Study of Geoffrey Chaucer's
contributions to English literary history. Among the works
to be examined are The Canterbury Tales, The Parliament
of Fowls and The Book of the Duchess.
ENL 4320 Shakespeare: Histories (3). Reading and
informal dramatic interpretation of representative plays.
ENL 4321 Shakespeare: Comedies (3). Reading and
informal dramatic interpretation of representative plays.
ENL 4322 Shakespeare: Tragedies (3). Reading and
informal dramatic interpretation of representative plays.
ENL 4341 Milton (3). Study of the poetic and prose
contributions of John Milton including the influence of the
literature of antiquity on Milton, and his influence on
subsequent poets.
ENL 4370 Virginia Woolf and Her Circle (3). Focusing
on the works of Virginia Woolf. This course also explores
how the members of the Bloomsburg Circle influenced
this English novelist.
ENL 4412 Anglo-Jewish Literature: 19 th Century to the
Present (3). Fiction, essays, and poetry of Jewish writers
in Britian and Ireland from 1800 to the present day.
Authors may include Aguilar, Levy, Zangwill, Sinclair,
Gershon, and others.
ENL 4503 Periods in English Literature (3). Individual
sections will read a group of literary works from one
specified period of English literature, such as the
Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, twentieth-century and
contemporary periods. May be repeated with change of
content.
ENL 4930 Special Topics in English Literature (3). An
examination of the different aspects of English literature.
May be repeated with change of content.
ENL 5220 Major British Literary Figures (3). Each
section will consider the lifework of an author such as
Chaucer, Spenser, Milton, Pope, Wordsworth, Dickens,
Browning, Joyce, or others. May be repeated.
ENL 5505 Periods in English Literature (3). The
literature and criticism regarding one specified period of
English Literature, such as Medieval, Renaissance,
Victorian, Twentieth Century, and Contemporary. May be
repeated with change of period. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor.
FIL 3006 Introduction to Film (3). The first required
course for the Film Studies Certificate Program.
Introduces students to cinema as an institution as well as
its role as textual narrative. Provides students with an
understanding of the ways films can be analyzed and
understood. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Certificate
Program.
FIL 4529 Czech Film / Karlovy Vary Film Festival (3).
This course will cover the Czech Film industry from its
inception in the 1 920's to the present day with side trips to
the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic and
Barrondov Studios in Prague. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
FIL 4940 Internship in Film Studies (1-12). Students
enrolled in the Film Studies Certificate Program work at
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the FIU Film Society and related film activities on archival
research as well as working on organizing various aspects
of the FIU Miami Film Festival including the concurrent
seminars. Prerequisites: Introduction to Film Studies and
History of Film.
LIN 2002 Introduction to Language (3). The study of the
nature of human language, its origins, and its relation to
thinking behavior, and culture. An examination of the
similarities and differences between spoken human
languages, animal languages, and non verbal
communication (including sign language); of language
variation between dialects and between different historical
stages of a language; and of writing systems.
LIN 2612 Black English (3). This course covers the
varieties of Black English spoken in the Americas, the
Caribbean, and West Africa. Focuses on the nature of
these English varieties and their social uses within the
community, literature, and educational system.
LIN 3013 General Linguistics (3). Study of the sounds,
vocabulary, and sentence patterns of standard modern
English. Other topics include meaning, social and regional
dialects, language change, and style. Subsequent credit
for LIN 3010 or SPN 3733 will not be granted.
LIN 3670 Grammatical Usage (3). The study of formal,
traditional usage of English grammar and mechanics.
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.
LIN 4122 Historical Linguistics (3). The study of
linguistic methodology for determining historical and
genetic relationships among languages. Prerequisites:
Introductory course in Linguistics or permission of the
instructor.
LIN 4321 General Phonology (3). The study of
phonological processes in language and linguistic
methodology for phonological analysis. Prerequisites:
Introductory course in Linguistics or permission of the
instructor.
LIN 4430 General Morphology and Syntax (3). The
study of linguistic methodology for determining the
morphological and syntactic structures of languages.
Prerequisites: Introductory course in Linguistics or
permission of the instructor.
LIN 4612 Black English (3). This course is a linguistic
approach to the characteristics and functions of Black
English and the current social controversies surrounding
it. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
LIN 4651 Gender and Language (3). Examines the
evidence on a variety of questions regarding women and
language, including women's speech in English and other
languages, sexist language, and the relationship between
language and societal attitudes towards women.
LIN 4680 Modern English Grammar (3). Practical study
of syntax.
LIN 4702 Applied Linguistics (3). Linguistics in the
classroom. English as a second language. Stylistics.
Dialects. Prerequisite: LIN 3013.
LIN 4801 Semantics (3). The study of the semantic
structure of languages. The structures underlying the
meanings of words and underlying syntactic structures.
Prerequisites: Introductory course in Linguistics or
permission of the instructor.
LIN 4905 Independent Study (VAR). This course is
designed for students who wish to pursue specialized
topics in advanced Linguistics: phonetics, phonology,
morphology, syntax, semantics, psycholinguistics,
historical linguistics, or language contact. Prerequisites:
Introductory course in Linguistics or permission of the
instructor.
LIN 5211 Applied Phonetics (3). Study of sounds and
suprasegmentals of English. Comparison of phonetic
features of English with those of other languages.
Universal constraints and markedness in learning
second/foreign language pronunciation. Prerequisites: LIN
3010, LIN 3013, or LIN 5018 or the equivalent.
LIT 2010 Introduction to Fiction (3). This course offers
an introduction to the basic elements of prose fiction:
symbolism, plot, imagery, structure, characterization,
style, point of view. Prerequisite: ENC 1101.
LIT 2030 Introduction to Poetry (3). This course offers
an introduction to the basic elements of poetry: imagery,
figurative language, diction, style, tone, prosody.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101.
LIT 2040 Introduction to Drama (3). This course will
introduce the student to the basic elements of drama and
its various forms, modes, and techniques. Students will
read 10-12 plays by representative English, American,
and European authors. Prerequisite: ENC 1101.
LIT 2110 World Literature I (3). Surveys the literature of
many cultures from the beginning of written texts through
the 16th century. Usually excludes British works.
LIT 2120 World Literature II (3). This course surveys the
literature of Asia and Europe from the 1 7th century to the
present. It gives attention to the themes and world views
these works embody, as well as to their artistry.
LIT 3022 The Short Novel (3). An examination of the
variety of short novels that have been written in the past
three centuries. Short novels from Europe and the
Americas are discussed.
LIT 3050 Forms of Satire (3). This course will discuss the
history and the different forms of satire from the Romans
to the present, including the works of Horace, Juvenal,
Swift, and Byron.
LIT 3132 Arthurian Literature (3). The legend of King
Arthur is examined both in the original medieval version
and in the subsequent retelling.
LIT 3145 Continental Novel (3). A study of the works of
the major European novelists of the 19th and 20th
centuries. Some of the writers whose work are read in
translation are Tolstoy, Mann, and Flaubert.
LIT 3170 Topics in Literature and Jewish Culture (3).
An examination of literature by or about Jews in a variety
of national, cultural, or historical contexts. May be
repeated with change of content.
LIT 3190 Survey of Caribbean Literature (3). The
narratives, poetry, and fiction from the beginning of the
Caribbean literary tradition to the present time.
LIT 3200 Themes in Literature (3). Individual sections
will read and discuss works relating to topics of current
and enduring interest. Discussion of literature as it reflects
the identities of men and women: their places in families
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in past, present, and future societies, in the natural world,
and the cosmic order. May be repeated.
LIT 3331 Classics of Children's Literature (3). An
examination of literary texts that form part of the
imaginative experience of children, as well as part of our
literary heritage.
LIT 3383 Women in Literature (3). Students will examine
the images of women created by European and American
writers. The course will also explore the roles, historical
and contemporary, of women writers.
LIT 3384 Caribbean Women Writers (3). Examination of
the writings of Caribbean women.
LIT 3673 Migrant Stories: Literature of the Immigration
Experience (3). Fiction, essays, poetry, and drama of
immigrants to England and America. Course may focus
on Jewish, Caribbean, or other groups, or comparative
studies.
LIT 3674 Literature of the Jewish Immigration
Experience (3). Fiction, essays, poetry, and drama of
Jewish immigrants to English-speaking countries. Course
may focus on the great wave, 1880-1920, or other
periods. Authors may include Antin, Cahan, Lazarus,
Yezierska, Zangwill and others.
LIT 3702 Major Literary Modes (3). Individual sections
will read and discuss the literary expression of heroic,
tragic, comic, satiric, mythic, realistic, or others formalized
views of human existence. May be repeated.
LIT 3202 Morality and Justice in Literature (3). A study
of the ways literary texts articulate the values of their
society.
LIT 3930 Special Topics (3). A course designed to give
students an opportunity to pursue special studies not
otherwise offered. May be repeated with change of
content.
LIT 4001 Major Literary Genres (3). Individual sections
will read and discuss the form and development of novels,
drama, poetry, short fiction, or such special forms as
biographies, folksongs and tales, or essays, among other
genres. May be repeated.
LIT 4041 17th Century Drama (3). A study of Western
European drama of the seventeenth century including
Calderon, Jonson, Tirso de Molina, Corneille, Racine,
Wycherley, and Congreve.
LIT 4188 Regional Literature in English (3). Individual
sections will discuss English writing in Ireland, Scotland,
Wales, Canada, the Caribbean, India, sub-Saharan
Africa, and Oceania, as well as distinctive regions in
England and America. May be repeated.
LIT 4192 Major Caribbean Authors (3). Examines the
literary achievements of major writers of the Caribbean
region in the social, political, and cultural contexts of the
English, French, and Dutch Caribbean.
LIT 4197 Global Asian Literature (3). Focus on issues of
migration and identity in literature by writers of South and
East Asian descent.
LIT 4351 Major African Writers (3). Surveys a variety of
literary texts relevant to life in post-colonial Africa.
LIT 4356 Literature of the Cuban Diaspora (3). A survey
of literatures written by Cuban-Americans and other
writers of the Cuban diaspora. Texts will be in English or
English translations.
LIT 4364 Post Totalitarian Literature (3). Covers the
major literary works which have been published in the
Czech Republic and Slovakia since the fall of
Communism there in 1989. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor.
LIT 4382 Women in Post Communist Eastern Europe
(3). An examination of the role of women in Eastern
Europe, particularly in the former Czechoslovakia, since
the fall of Communism there in 1989.
LIT 4403 Literature Among the Arts and Sciences (3).
Individual sections will relate the study of literature to
other disciplines in the humanities, fine arts, the social
and natural sciences. May be repeated.
LIT 4420 The Psychological Novel (3). This course
concentrates on novels which explore the complexities of
the human psyche.
LIT 4930 Special Topics (3). A course designed to give
groups of students an opportunity to pursue special
studies not otherwise offered. May be repeated.
LIT 4931 Special Topics in Women's Literature (3). An
examination of different aspects of literature by women.
May be repeated with a change of content.
LIT 4950 Czech Study Abroad (3). Covers the major
literary movements and figures in the Czech Republic and
Slovakia that have influenced the Western literary canon.
The course is taught by FIU and Czech faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
LIT 5358 Black Literature and Literary/Cultural Theory
(3). Examines 20C. black literary critical thought.
Students interrogate cultural theories and literary texts
from African, Caribbean, African-American, Black British
and Afro-Brazilian communities. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
LIT 5359 African Diaspora Women Writers (3). Study of
black women writers from throughout the Diaspora from
the early 19 lh century to present. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
LIT 5934 Special Topics (3). A course designed to give
groups of students an opportunity to pursue special
studies not otherwise offered. May be repeated.
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Environmental Studies
Joel Heinen, Associate Professor and Chairperson
Bradley Bennett, Associate Professor
Mahadev Bhat, Associate Professor
Brian Bovard, Instructor
David Bray, Professor
Anne Hartley, Assistant Professor
Krishnaswamy Jayachandran, Associate Professor
Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor (International
Hurricane Center)
Michael McClain, Associate Professor
Jack Meeder, Research Scientist (Southeast
Environmental Research Center)
Assefa Melesse, Assistant Professor
John Parker, Professor
Tom Pliske, Instructor
Gary Rand, Professor
Mike Ross, Research Scientist (Southeast Environmental
Research Center)
Raymond Scattone, Assistant Professor
Rebecca Zarger, Assistant Professor
Keqi Zhang, Assistant Professor and Research Scientist
(International Hurricane Center)
Affiliated Faculty
William Anderson, Earth Sciences
Jerry Brown, Sociology/Anthropology
Yong Cai, Chemistry
Daniel Childers, Biological Sciences
Alice Clarke, US Park Service
Maureen Donnelly, Biological Sciences
Jim Fourqurean, Biological Sciences
Jennifer (Zhaohui) Fu, GIS-RS Center
Evelyn Gaiser, Biological Sciences
Piero R. Gardinali, Chemistry
Jennifer Gebelein, International Relations
Gail Hollander, International Relations
James Huchingson, Religious Studies
Rudolf Jaffe, Chemistry
Jeff Joens, Chemistry
B. M. Golam Kibria, Statistics
Suzanne Koptur, Biological Sciences
David Lee, Biological Sciences
Andrew Mathews, Sociology/Anthropology
Rod Neumann, International Relations
Michael Norland, S. Fla Natural Resource Center
Steve Oberbauer, Biological Sciences
Laura Ogden, Sociology/Anthropology
Kevin O'Shea, Chemistry
Tom Philippi, Biological Sciences
Rene Price, Earth Sciences
Stewart Reed, US Department of Agriculture
James Riach, Adjunct Professor
Len Scinto, Southeast Environmental Center
Berrin Tansel, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Joel Trexler, Biological Sciences
Bill Vickers, Sociology/Anthropology
Yan Yan Zhou, Statistics
This department prepares students to work in
professions with an environmental focus. The Bachelor
of Science degree emphasizes the chemical and
ecological aspects of environmental analysis. The
Bachelor of Arts degree is broader, with an emphasis
on the political, social and economic aspects of
environmental issues. This is an interdisciplinary
program and faculty represent disciplines from
chemistry to anthropology. It also relies upon affiliated
faculty in other departments for some courses.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Studies
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
Required Courses
Common Prerequisites
BSC1010
BSC 1010L
BSC1011
BSC1011L
CHM 1045
CHM 1045L
CHM 1046
CHM 1046L
GLY1010
GLY1010L
EVR3010
PHY 2023
MAC 2132
MAC 1105
General Biology I
General Biology I Lab
General Biology II
General Biology II Lab
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I Lab
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry II Lab
Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to Earth Science Lab
and
Energy Flow in Natural and Man-made
Systems
or
Survey of General Physics
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
College Algebra
and
MAC 1114 Trigonometry
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Lower or Upper Division Requirements
ECO 2023
STA 31 1 1
STA3112
Microeconomics
Statistics I
Statistics II
3
4
2
MAC 231 1
CHM 2200
CHM 2200L
Calculus I
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Survey of Organic Chemistry Lab
4
3
1
CHM 2210
CHM2210L
CHM 2211
CHM 221 1L
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Lab
and
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Lab
4
1
3
1
Upper Division Program
Recommended Courses
ANT 3403 Cultural Ecology
ENC 321 1 Report and Technical Writing
POS 2042 American Government
or
POS 3424 Legislative Process
REL 3492 Earth Ethics
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Required Courses
EVR4211 Water Resources 3
EVR 421 1 L Water Resources Lab 1
PCB 3043 Ecology 3
PCB 3043L Ecology Lab 1
CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry 3
CHM3120L Analytical Chemistry Lab 1
ECP 3302 Introduction to Environmental
Economics 3
PUP 4203 Environmental Politics 3
or
EVR 4352 U.S. Environmental Policy 3
Two of the following four courses:
EVR 4026 Ecology of Biotic Resources 3
EVR 4231 Air Resources 3
EVR 4310 Energy Resources 3
EVR 4592 Soils and Ecosystems 3
EVR 4592L Soils and Ecosystems Lab 1
EVR 4920 Environmental Studies Seminar 1
EVR 4905 Independent Study 2
Additional Environmental Studies Courses 6
Electives 1 3
Students are urged to develop an area of specialization
of 12 to 15 credits or a minor in consultation with an
advisor.
Total semester hours 60
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental
Studies
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Program
Recommended Courses
PSC 1515 Energy and the Natural Environment
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Common Prerequisite
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
Two of the following:
BSC 101 1/101 1L Organismal Biology and Lab
CHM 1 032/1 032L Chemistry & Society and Lab
GLY 101 0/1 01 0L Introduction to Earth Science
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Upper Division Program
Recommended Courses
ANT 3403 Cultural Ecology
ENC 321 1 Report & Technical Writing
POS2042 American Government
POS 3424 Legislative Process 3
Required Courses: (32)
EVR 3010 Energy Flow in Natural and Man-made
Systems 3
EVR 301 1 Environmental Resources and Pollution 3
EVR 301 1 L Environmental Resources and Pollution
Lab 1
EVR 3013 Ecology of South Florida 3
EVR 301 3L Ecology of South Florida Lab 1
EVR 4415 Population & Environment Issues 3
EVR 4352 US Environmental Policy 3
or
PUP 4203 Environmental Politics 3
REL 3492 Earth Ethics 3
STA3111 Statistics I 4
ECP 3302 Introduction to Environmental
Economics 3
EVR 441 1 Human Organization & Ecosystems
Management 3
EVR 4905 Independent Study 2
EVR 4920 Environmental Seminar 1
EVR 4869L Environmental Problem Solving Lab 2
Area of Specialization Courses: (12)
The student must take at least twelve additional credits
in an approved area of specialization, such as energy and
resource management, human ecology, environmental
education, environmental policy, international
environmental issues, geography or ecology. Six of the 12
credits must be from EVR courses. Note: Minors may be
substituted for an area of specialization.
Electives 16
Total semester hours 60
Minor In Environmental Studies
Required Courses
1 . Four of the following approved courses, including at
least two of the first four.
EVR 4026 Ecology of Biotic Resources 3
EVR 421 1 Water Resources 3
EVR 4231 Air Resources 3
EVR 4310 Energy Resources 3
EVR 4401 Conservation Biology 3
EVR 4323 Restoration Ecology 3
2. One of the following courses:
EVR 4415 Population and Environment Issues 3
EVR 4321 Sustainable Resource Development 3
EVR 4352 US Environmental Policy 3
Total Credits 15
Grades of 'C or better required for all courses. A list of
additional approved environmental science courses,
subject to change, is available in the Department of
Environmental Studies.
Cooperative Education
Students seeking the baccalaureate degree in
environmental studies may also take part in the
Cooperative Education Program conducted in conjunction
with the Department of Cooperative Education in the
Division of Student Affairs. The student spends one or two
semesters fully employed in industry or a governmental
agency. For further information consult the Department of
Cooperative Education.
Environmental Internships
Students interested in job-related academic internships
should enroll in the Environmental Studies office. For
details on compensation, benefits, and academic credit,
contact Dr. Jack Parker.
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Course Descriptions
(Course descriptions are also found in catalog sections of
all participating departments. For assistance see an
advisor.)
Definition of Prefixes
EVR-Environmental Studies.
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
EVR 1001 Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3).
A physical science course for non-science majors,
emphasizing air and water pollution, water rescources,
solid waste management, and energy resources. (F,S,
SS)
EVR 1001 L Introduction to Environment Sciences Lab
(1). Laboratory analysis and field trips on topics and
concepts covered in Introduction to Environmental
Sciences. (F,S,SS)
EVR 1017 The Global Environment and Society (3). A
broad introduction to the impact of social and economic
processes on the global environment, including historical
and comparative dimension. (F, S)
EVR 3010 Energy Flow in Natural and Man-made
Systems (3). A course for non-science majors, examining
energy use and efficiency, nuclear and renewable energy
sources (including solar energy), and their environmental
impacts. Prerequisites: College algebra or equivalent.
(F,S)
EVR 3011 Environmental Resources and Pollution (3).
A course for non-science majors, focusing on dynamics of
pollution and environmental toxicology with emphasis on
energy consumption and production, solid wastes, and air
and water resources. (F,S,SS)
EVR 301 1L Environmental Science: Pollution Lab (1).
Laboratory and field analyses of topics and concepts
covered in EVR 3011. Corequisite: EVR 3011. (F,S,SS)
EVR 3013 Ecology of South Florida (3) EVR 301 3L
Ecology of South Florida Lab (1). A course for non-
science majors, offering an introduction to the ecology of
South Florida through lectures and a series of field trips
into several unique ecosystems, such as the Everglades,
hardwood hammocks, and coastal regions. The course
also deals with natural resource conservation, wildlife
management, endangered species, and wilderness
issues. (F,S,SS)
EVR 3029 The Everglades (3). An interdisciplinary
examination of the Everglades system, including natural
history, human history, esthetics, and politics/policy of
restoration.
EVR 3402 Asian Environmental Issues (3) An overview
of emerging environmental issues in Asian countries.
Discussion of cultural, economic, and political systmes of
the region and their influence on the environment.
EVR 3931 Topics in Environmental Studies (3). An
intensive analysis of a current environmental topic.
Course may be repeated with change in content.
EVR 3949/EVR 4949 Cooperative Education in
Environmental Studies (1-3). One semester of full-time
supervised work in an outside laboratory taking part in the
University Co-op Program. Limited to students admitted to
the Co-op Program. A written report and supervisor
evaluations will be required of each student. (F,S,SS)
EVR 4026 Ecology of Biotic Resources (3). The study of
renewable natural resources of the earth's biomes,
particularly those of tropical forests, the factors influencing
their productivity, conservation, and human use.
Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC 1011.
EVR 4211 Water Resources (3). A seminar dealing with
various aspects of water use, water pollution problems,
chemistry and ecology of South Florida's waters. Ecology
is recommended. Prerequisites: CHM 1045 and CHM
1046 or equivalent and general biology. (F)
EVR 421 1L Water Resources Lab (1). Laboratory course
on procedures currently suitable and widely accepted for
physical, chemical, and biological methods in the
examination of water. Prerequisites: CHM 1045 & CHM
1046 or equivalent and General Biology.
EVR 4231 Air Resources (3). Common air pollutants -
their sources and methods of control. Different legislative
and administrative approaches will be studied.
Prerequisites: CHM 1045 and CHM 1046 or equivalent.
(S)
EVR 4310 Energy Resources (3). Seminar dealing with
power and energy production in modern society,
fundamental energy relationships of industrial and
domestic processes. Prerequisites: EVR 3010 or PHY
2023 or equivalent. (S)
EVR 4321 Sustainable Resource Development (3). An
overview of social, economic and ecological approaches
to sustainable resource development. Examines various
policies for harmonizing economic growth and
environmental sustainability.
EVR 4323 Restoration Ecology (3). Principles and
practices of environmental restoration, recreation and
enhancement. Examines ecological theory that relates to
restoration through case studies from southern Florida.
Prerequisites: EVR 3013 or PCB 3043 or permission.
EVR 4351 U.S. Energy Policy (3). Policies governing the
utilization of energy in the U.S. Focuses on the physical,
political and social constraints that shape energy policy in
this country. Prerequisites: EVR 3010 or permission of the
instructor.
EVR 4352 U.S. Environmental Policy (3). Introduction to
U.S. environmental policy. Reviews primary U.S.
environmental legislation and the role of regulation.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
EVR 4401 Conservation Biology (3). Applies modern
theory from ecology and population genetics to
conservation issues. Topics include population viability
studies, reserve design, forms of rarity, and policy issues.
Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC 1011.
EVR 4411 Human Organizations and Ecosystem
Management (3). Environmental aspects of
organizational theory and strategic management in
indigenous and other local communities, non-
governmental organizations, governments, and the
provate sector are discussed. Prerequisite: An
introductory Environmental Studies course.
EVR 4415 Population and Environment Issues (3).
Examines the history, current status and projected growth
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of the human population in relation to environmental
issues. Prerequisites: College algebra and STA 3111 (or
equivalent), or permission of instructor.(F)
EVR 4592 Soils and Ecosystems (3). A review of basic
soil science concepts; analyses of basic physical and
chemical properties of soils, emphasizing soils in South
Florida ecosystems. Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and CHM
1045, or permission of the instructor.
EVR 4592L Soils and Ecosystems Lab (1). Laboratory
exercises provide soil characterization techniques used in
soil science and complement the lectures by carrying out
experiments illustrating soil science cincepts, soil
formation, soil properties, and soil nutrients cycling.
Prerequisites: CHM 1046, BSC 1011, CHM 3120 and their
corresponding labs. Corequisite: EVR 4592.
EVR 4869L Environmental Problem Solving Lab (2).
Provides first-hand experience in solving environmental
problems (problem definition, study design, data
collection, analysis & reporting). Includes use of case
study, social survey, computer modeling and GIS
techniques. Prerequisites: STA 3111, ECO 2023 and
either EVR 3010, EVR 3011 or EVR 3013, or permission
of instructor.
EVR 4905 Research and Independent Study (Var).
Student develops and carries out research project with
guidance from professor. Permission of the instructor.
EVR 4920 Environmental Studies Seminar (1). Series of
talks by FIU and external experts addressing both
development of professional skills and current
environmental topics. Students prepare short
presentations.
EVR 4934 Special Topics (1-3). Advanced
undergraduate level course dealing with selected
environmental topics. Course may be repeated with
change in content.
EVR 4XXX Introduction to GIS (3). To study the
functionalities of the popular desktop GIS programs Arc
view, as well as the basic concepts of GIS and DRMS.
The focus will be on data acuisition, analysis and
synthesis using GIS approach. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.
EVR 5061 South Florida Ecology: Field Studies (3).
Introduction to ecology of South Florida. Series of field
trips to unique ecosystems (Everglades, hard-wood
hammocks, coastal regions). No science background
required. Intended for teachers. Not intended for
Environmental Studies graduate students.
EVR 5065 Ecology of Costa Rican Rainforest (3).
Intensive study of Central American tropical forest
ecosystems conducted for two weeks in Costa Rica in
sites ranging from lowland to high mountains. Primarily for
teachers. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission
of the instructor. (SS)
EVR 5066 Ecology of the Amazon Flooded Forest (3).
Study of the ecology of the flooded forest with emphasis
on the relationships between plants and animals and the
annual flooding cycle. The course includes a two-week
field study at river camp in Peru. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing or permission of the instructor. (SS)
EVR 5067 Tropical Forest Conservation and Utilization
(3). Distribution and classification of tropical forest
ecosystems, their description and the ecological principles
governing their function. Factors influencing tropical forest
utilization and destruction, and strategies for sustainable
use and conservation. Prerequisites: EVR 5355 or
permission of the instructor.
EVR 5236 Air Pollution Dynamics (3). A course
designed to give an understanding of the fates of
atmospheric pollutants. Scavenging processes in the
atmosphere; radiation, residence times, chemical
reactions, global transport process, point source
dispersion and modeling calculations. Prerequisites: EVS
3360 or EVR 4231.
EVR 5300 Topics in Urban Ecology (3). Topics include
urban and suburban ecosystems emphasizing energy
relations, ecological functions of urban landscapes, urban
wildlife, urban forestry and ecological issues relevant to
human health and well-being. Prerequisites: PCB 3043 or
permission of the instructor.
EVR 5313 Renewable Energy Sources (3). An analysis
of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency
including wind, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solid
waste, solar heating, solar cooling, and solar electricity.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
EVR 5315 Energy Resources and Systems Analysis
(3). Detailed analysis of energy flows in natural and man-
made systems. Energy systems analysis. Energy use
patterns. Conventional and alternate sources of energy.
EVR 5320 Environmental Resource Management (3).
The scientific and philosophical basis for the management
of renewable and non-renewable energy, mineral, air,
water, and biotic resources. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing or permission of the instructor. (F)
EVR 5330 Tropical Ecosystems Management (3).
Analyzes the dimensions of tropical ecosystems
management. Organizational and institutional dynamics
of the management of tropical forests, agriecosystems,
and coastal areas are covered. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.
EVR 5350 International Organizations &
Environmental Politics (3). The role of international
organizations in environmental politics and the process of
their formation and change in response to environmental
problems. Prerequsites: Graduate standing or permission
of the instructor.
EVR 5353 International Energy Policy (3). Focuses on
the distribution of global energy resources and related
issues. A comparison of the energy policies of various
countries serves as the basis for exploring alternative
energy policy approaches. Prerequisites: EVR 5355 or
permission of the instructor.
EVR 5355 Environmental Resource Policy (3). A survey
of international and national environmental policy and the
legal, economic, and administrative dimensions of
international accords and selected U.S. law.
Prerequisites: EVR 5320 or permission of the instructor.
(S)
EVR 5360 Protected Area Management (3).
Interdisciplinary examination of ecological, administrative,
and socio-economic aspects of managing protected
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natural areas. Case studies from developed and
developing nations.
EVR 5405 International Biological Conservation
Accords (3). Survey of international biological
conservation agreements. Topics include bilateral
migratory wildlife agreements, the Berne Convention on
Migratory Wildlife, CITES, Ramsar, the UNCED
Biodiversity Treaty and the Statement of Principles on
Forests. Prerequisites: EVR 5355 or permission of the
instructor.
EVR 5406 U.S. Endangered Species Management (3).
History and implementation of the U.S. Endangered
Species Act. Topics include legal and administrative
aspects, reauthorization, procedures for recovery planning
and conflict resolution, and biological measures of
success. Prerequisites: EVR 5355 or permission of the
instructor.
EVR 5410 The Human Population and Earth's
Ecosystems (3). Explores the impact of the human
population of Earth's ecosystems. Reviews current
population data at global, regional, and local scales.
Includes study of specific South Florida carrying capacity
issues.
EVR 5907 Research and Independent Study (VAR).
The student works with a professor on a research project.
Variable credit.
EVR 5935 Special Topics (VAR). A graduate-level
course dealing with selected environmental topics. The
content will not necessarily be the same each time the
course is offered.
EVR 5936 Topics in Environmental Studies (3). An
analysis of several current environmental topics.
Recommended for primary and secondary school
teachers.
EVS 5145 Ecotoxicology (3). Fate of chemicals and their
acute and chronic toxicological effects on aquatic and
wildlife systems. Dose-response relationships,
bioavailability, bioconcentration, microbial degradation,
and biomonitoring. Prerequisites: One year of biology and
one year of chemistry and CHM 2200 and lab or
permission of the instructor.
EVS 5194 Applied Soil Biology (3). Examines biology of
soil organisms and biologically-mediated chemical
transformations occuring in soil ecosystems. Prerequisite:
BSC1011.
EVS 5637 Ecological Risk Assessment (3). Evaluation
of risks of foreign chemicals to aquatic and terrestrial
systems. Concepts and methodology used in the hazard
and risk assessment of toxic effluents, chemical/oil spills,
and contaminated sediments. Prerequisites: One year of
biology and one year of chemistry and CHM 2200 and lab
or permission of the instructor.
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History
Victor M. Uribe, Associate Professor and Chairperson
N. David Cook, Professor
John C. Coombs, Assistant Professor
Gwyn Davies, Assistant Professor
Rebecca Friedman, Assistant Professor
Sherry Johnson, Associate Professor
Alan Kahan, Associate Professor and Director of
Graduate Studies
Howard Kaminsky, Professor Emeritus
Christopher Klemek, Assistant Professor
Lara Kriegel, Assistant Professor
Felice Lifshitz, Associate Professor
Kenneth Lipartito, Professor
Aurora Morcillo, Associate Professor
Laura Nenzi, Assistant Professor
Akin Ogundiran, Assistant Professor
Joseph F. Patrouch, Associate Professor
Brian Peterson, Associate Professor
Joyce S. Peterson, Associate Professor and Associate
Dean
Darden Asbury Pyron, Professor
Howard B. Rock, Professor
Mark D. Szuchman, Professor and Interim Dean
Kirsten Wood, Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Arts in History
Degree Program Hours: 120
Students interested in teacher certification should contact
the College of Education at (305) 348-2721.
Lower Division Preparation
Common Prerequisites
Complete two of the following:
AMH 2000 Origins of American Civilization
AMH 2002 Modern American Civilization
AMH 2010 American History 1607-1850
AMH 2020 American History 1850-Present
EUH 201 1 Western Civilization: Early European
Civilization
EUH 2021 Western Civilization: Medieval to
Modern Europe
EUH 2030 Western Civilization: Europe in the
Modern Era
LAH 2020 Latin American Civilization
WOH 2001 World Civilization
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Upper Division Program: (60)
One course, at the 3000 or 4000 level in each of the
following areas, (indicated in brackets at the end of each
course description in the University Catalog).
Medieval Europe or Ancient History [1] 3
Modern Europe [2] 3
The United States [3] 3
Latin America, Africa, or Asia [4] 3
HIS 4935 Senior Seminar 3
Any five additional History courses (at the 3000 or 4000
level) 15
Electives (at the 3000 or 4000 level) in any Department at
FIU, to make up the prescribed number of credits required
for graduation. (Ten credits maximum at the 1000 or 2000
level for those entering as juniors or seniors). 30
Minor in History
Five general History courses (at the 3000 or 4000 level)
15 semester hours.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
AFH-African History; AMH-American History; ASH-Asian
History; EUH- European History; HIS-General; LAH-Latin
American History; WOH-World History
AFH 2000 African Civilizations (3). A survey of major
historical themes and cultures of Africa.
AFH 4100 History of Africa I (3). African history from the
origins of humanity to the nineteenth century. Topics
include the rise of centralized societies, the Atlantic slave
trade, early Christianity and Islam. [4]
AFH 4200 History of Africa II (3). African history from the
nineteenth century to the present. Topics include
European colonialism, the struggle for independence, and
contemporary challenges. [4]
AFH 4342 History of West Africa (3). This course
surveys the developments in the western region of Africa
from the origins of agricultural societies about 5000 B.C.
to the present. [4]
AFH 4405 History of East Africa (3). Surveys the
developments in the eastern region of the continent from
the origins of humanity in the Rift Valley to the 1994
genocide in Rwanda. [4]
AFH 4450 History of South Africa (3). Examines the
development of the South African nation in terms of its
African and European heritage from the early Khoisan
societies through apartheid and Mandela's election. [4]
AFH 5905 Readings in African History (3). An
examination of historiographical traditions within African
history. Topics will vary; with a change in theme, the
course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
AFH 5935 Topics in African History (3). An examination
of specific themes in African history. Topics will vary. With
a change in theme, the course may be repeated.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
AMH 2000 Origins of American Civilization (3).
Examines the origins of the United States from the first
European settlements through the early republic. Topics
Include society, culture, politics and economics. Written
work meets the state composition requirement (6,000
words).
AMH 2002 Modern American Civilization (3). Examines
the development of the United States from the early
republic to the present. Topics include society, culture,
politics and economics. Written work meets the state
composition requirement (6,000 words).
AMH 2010 American History, 1607-1850 (3). A survey of
American history from the founding of Virginia to the
antebellum era. Analysis of colonial America, the
American Revolution, the Constitution, and the growth of a
new republic. [3]
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AMH 2020 American History, 1850 to the Present (3). A
survey of American history from before the Civil War to
our own day. Analysis of the Civil War, Reconstruction,
the Gilded Age, the move toward imperialism, and the
problems of the 20th Century. [3]
AMH 3012 American History, 1600-1763 (3). The
American social colonial experience from the earliest
settlements at Jamestown and Plymouth to the eve of the
American Revolution. Particular emphasis will be on
religion, social structure, politics, and slavery. [3]
AMH 3141 American History, 1790-1860 (3). An
exploration of early national U.S. history, with particular
attention to party politics, religious pluralism, sentimental
culture, reform movements, and economic development.
[3]
AMH 3270 Contemporary U.S. History (3). An
examination of the major trends, forces and personalities
that have shaped the recent American past. [3]
AMH 3317 America and the Movies (3). An examination
of the social and cultural history of 20th century America
through its movies. [3]
AMH 3331 American Intellectual History I (3). This
course will trace the origins and development of the main
ideas and intellectual themes of Anglo-American history
during the colonial and early national period, 1600-1815. It
will stress social ideas and popular concepts, and relate
them to the formation of dominant American national
characteristics. [3]
AMH 3332 American Intellectual History II (3). This
course will emphasize the full flowering of individualistic
liberalism in 19th Century American thought, and trace the
implications of and reaction against this tradition down to
the present. [3]
AMH 3444 The Great American West (3). The course
will explore the meaning of the West for both the settlers
and modern Americans. Using song, film, novels, art, etc.,
the course will examine the lives and values of the
Indians, mountain men, farmers, ranchers, and cowboys.
[3]
AMH 3560 History of Women in the United States (3).
The changing dimensions of women's lives from the
colonial era of U.S. history to the present. The course will
examine the changing economic, social, and political
position of women as well as the development of feminist
movement and organizations. [3]
AMH 4130 The American Revolution (3). An exploration
of the nature of the Revolution from the beginning of the
conflict in 1 763 through the ratification of the Constitution
in 1789. Discussion of the political and economic
differences between the colonists and England, along with
the meaning the war had to the different classes of
Americans. [3]
AMH 4140 Age of Jefferson (3). A survey of Jeffersonian
America (1790-1828) with emphasis on the origins of
American politics, the emerging American economy, the
rise of American nationalism, and Jeffersonian mind. [3]
AMH 4160 The Age of Jackson (3). A survey of
Jacksonian America (1828-1850) with emphasis on the
growth of political parties, the rise of American industry,
the emergence of labor, slavery, and early reform
movements. [3]
AMH 4170 Civil War and Reconstruction (3). The rise
and sources of militant sectionalism in the United States,
the war itself, and the restoration of the nation. [3]
AMH 4230 The Roaring Twenties and the Great
Depression (3). A political, economic, social, and
intellectual history of the 1920s and the great depression
of the 1930s. [3]
AMH 4251 The Great Depression (3). This course deals
with the experience of the American people in the Great
Depression of the 1930s. It examines causes of the
depression, government response, and effectiveness of
response, as well as looking at the actual daily experience
of people during the Depression and the changes it made
in U.S. society. [3]
AMH 4292 Origins of Modern America, 1877-1920 (3).
U.S. history between the Civil War and World War I,
origins of modern American social, cultural, and private
life. Impact of industrialization, urbanization, immigration
and war on American society, culture between 1877 and
1920. [3]
AMH 4373 Entrepreneurs in U.S. (3). Focusing on
entrepreneurism, course covers American ideals
(capitalism, individualism, upward mobility, the free
market, independence) in historical context. Examines
why these ideals have changed, colonial era to the
present. [3]
AMH 4375 Technology and American Society (3). The
history and impact of technology and innovation on
American society, politics, and culture from the 18 1
century to the present. [3]
AMH 4400 Southern History (3). An examination of the
main themes and social forces that have shaped the
southern experience and the southern intellectual tradition
in a distinctive way within the larger historical reality of
colonial Anglo-America and the United States. The period
covered is from initial exploration and settlement of Sir
Walter Raleigh and John Smith to the present. [3]
AMH 4421 Florida Under Five Flags: Florida History
from Precontact to 1877 (3). Overview of Florida from
the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries. Examines the
changing economic, social, and political position of the
peninsula and provides an understanding of how Florida
has been shaped by its geography and colonial
experience. [3]
AMH 4500 United States Labor History (3).
Transformations in the nature of work, the experience of
the working class, and the development of the American
labor movement, with special attention to issues of race,
region, and gender. [3]
AMH 4540 US Military History from the Colonial Era to
the Present (3). Examines the military heritage of the
United States from the Colonial Wars until the present,
focusing on the operational and strategic levels of
warfare. [3]
AMH 4544 The United States and the Vietnam War (3).
Emphasizes the cultural differences between the U.S. and
Vietnam, and examines why and how the United States
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got involved in Vietnam and ended up fighting a major war
in Southeast Asia. [3]
AMH 4561 Early American Women's History (3).
Women in colonial and nineteenth-century America,
including some or all of the following; colonialism, Native
Americans, witch-craft, migration, slavery, industriali-
zation, Civil War, lynching. [3]
AMH 4562 Modern American Women's History (3).
History of women in the U.S. since the Civil War. Topics
covered include reconstruction, workforce participation,
suffrage, feminist theory, warfare, motherhood, women's
liberation. [3]
AMH 4570 African-American History (3). Black society
in the United States and its relation to the political,
economic, social, and cultural history of America. [3]
AMH 4571 African American History from the 17 th to
the late 19 Centuries (3). Examines the experience of
African Americans from the colonial period to the
Reconstruction era. Topics include: slave cultures;
development of free black communities; civil war. [3]
AMH 4573 African American History from the Late 19 th
Century to the Present (3). Examines the experience of
African Americans from the emergence of Jim Crow to the
Black Power Movement. Topics include the Great
Migration, Marcus Garvey, the Civil Rights and Black
Power Movements. [3]
AMH 4914 South Florida History: Research (3). A
history of South Florida from the Tequestas and Calusas
to the present. The main focus is student research using
primary sources including manuscript censuses,
microfilmed newspapers and archives. [3]
AMH 4930 Topics in U.S. History (3). Selected topics or
themes in U.S. history. The themes will vary from
semester to semester. With a change in theme, the
course may be repeated. (The theme will be announced in
the yearly schedule). [3]
AMH 5905 Readings in American History (3). Students
read books from different historiographical traditions and
with conflicting interpretations about an important subject
in American history. Subjects will vary according to
professors. Course may be repeated with departmental
approval. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
AMH 5935 Topics in American History (3). An
examination of specific themes or topics in American
history. The theme will vary from semester to semester.
With a change in theme, the course may be repeated.
(The theme will be announced in the yearly schedule.)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ASH 3440 History of Japan (3). Survey of the history of
Japan from the origins of Japanese civilization in the early
centuries BCE to the contemporary era, with an in-depth
focus on selected topics such as the transitions from
classical to medieval and early modern to modern
periods.
ASH 3441 Urban History of Japan (3). Introduction to
the urban history of Asia. Emphasis on Tokyo. Topics
include construction of space, power, identity, and
historical developments as reflected in architecture.
ASH 4300 East Asian Civilization and Culture (3). The
historical developments of Chinese and Japanese
civilizations and cultures from the earliest beginnings and
classical period through the middle ages and eighteenth
century as well as the modern era. [4]
ASH 4384 History of Women in Asia (3). Examines the
history of women in Asia in relation to religious ideologies,
philosophies, family roles, work roles, imperialism and
nationalism, global feminism, and women's bodies. [4]
ASH 4404 History of China (3). Examines Chinese
politics, ideas, economics and society from the 19 m
Century to the present. Impact of European imperialism,
decline and fall of the Qing dynasty, Nationalist and
Communist Revolutions, women, modernization, and
democracy movement are covered. [4]
ASH 4453 History of Travel in Japan (3). History of
Japan's cultural, social, political and religious history
through the examination of travel and travel literature.
ASH 5446 Pre-Modern Japan (3). Survey of key
historiographical interpretations on the history of early
modern Japan (1600-1868), including 'classics' and
recent works that introduce new avenues of research.
ASH 5905 Readings in Asian History (3). Graduate
reading seminar dedicated to issues of gender, identity,
and authority in China, Japan, and other regions of Asia.
EUH 2011 Western Civilization: Early European
Civilization (3). Examines the earliest development of
European Civilization; European thought and behavior in
pre-classical, classical and post-classical periods. Written
work meets state composition requirement (6,000 words).
EUH 2021 Western Civilization: Medieval to Modern
Europe (3). Examines key developments of European
civilization from medieval to early modern times. Written
work meets state composition requirement (6,000 words).
EUH 2030 Western Civilization: Europe in the Modern
Era (3). Examines key developments in the origins and
nature of contemporary Europe, including social, political
and industrial changes from the early modem period to
the present. Written work meets the state composition
requirement (6,000 words).
EUH 3120 Europe in the Central Middle Ages (3).
Europe from the ninth to the twelfth centuries, analyzing
the disintegration of the empire of Charlemagne and its
replacement by nascent national states and by the supra-
national papal monarchy. [1]
EUH 3121 Europe in the Earlier Middle Ages (3). The
disintegration of the Roman imperial unity and its
replacement by Latin, Greek and Arabic cultural spheres,
with particular emphasis on the Latin West. [1]
EUH 3122 Europe in the Later Middle Ages (3). The
thirteenth throughout the fifteenth centuries as the prelude
to the revolutionary transformations of early modernity
e.g., secularization, industrialization, expansionism,
scientism and democratization [1].
EUH 3142 Renaissance and Reformation (3). A study of
the development of humanism in Italy and Protestantism
in Germany, and their impact on Europe in the
Fourteenth, Fifteenth, and Sixteenth centuries. [2]
EUH 3181 Medieval Culture (3). Selected topics in the
cultural history of Europe from 500 to 1500: epic and
knightly romance; Christian theology and spirituality;
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scholastic philosophy; Romanesque and Gothic arts; the
rise of literature in the vernacular; the culture of the
layman; and the contribution of women. [1]
EUH 3205 Nineteenth-Century Europe 1815-1914 (3).
This course will deal with the political, diplomatic,
economic, social, and cultural history of Europe from 1815
until 1914. Special attention will be given to the Industrial
Revolution. [2]
EUH 3245 European History, 1914-1945 (3). Europe in
the era of the two World Wars, with special emphasis on
communism and fascism. [2]
EUH 3282 European History, 1945 to Present (3).
Europe since the Second World War examined in its
political, diplomatic, social, economic, and cultural
aspects. [2]
EUH 3400 Greek History (3). The origins of the Greek
polis in Mycenaean times, its domination of civilization in
the first millennium B.C., its transformation under
Alexander and his successors. The political history,
culture, values, and social dynamics of Greek civilization.
[1]
EUH 3411 Ancient Rome (3). The formation of the
Roman republic, its rise to domination in the
Mediterranean, its transformation into the Roman Empire,
and its final disintegration. The political history, culture,
values, social dynamics, and enduring force of the Roman
civilization. [1]
EUH 3570 Russian History (3). An overview of Russian
History from the time of tribal Slavs until today. The
course will focus especially on the changing conditions of
the Russian peasantry and on the unique development of
the Russian state. [2]
EUH 3576 The Russian Revolution and the Soviet
Union (3). This course deals with Russia since 1917 and
focuses particularly on the theory and practice of
communism in the Soviet Union. The impact of
communism on the lives of the people, whether in politics,
economics, or culture, will be examined. [2]
EUH 3611 European Cultural and Intellectual History
(3). This course will examine the development of the key
ideas in European political and social theory, in
conceptions of the natural world and of the individual
which have come to dominate European culture in the last
four hundred years. [2]
EUH 4025 Saints, Relics and Miracles in Medieval
Europe (3). Synthetic view of medieval Europe through
the lens of saints veneration. Topics include saints as
patrons, miracles and magic pilgrimage, bureaucratic
canonization, gender and mysticism. [1]
EUH 4033 Nazism and the Holocaust (3). The history of
the Third Reich and the Holocaust. The development of
the german State and the emancipation of the Jews; the
rise of racial antisemitism; Hitler and the emergence of
Nazism as a political force; the 'Final Solution' and
European and American responses. [2]
EUH 4123 Medieval Holy War (3). Analysis of the cross-
cultural phenomenon of holy warfare or the sanctification
and glorification of militarism in the Christian crusader
movement and the Islamic jihad. [1]
EUH 4187 Topics in Medieval European History (3).
Selected topics or themes in Medieval history. The
themes will vary from semester to semester. With a
change in content, the course may be repeated. (The
theme will be announced in the yearly schedule). [1]
EUH 4200 Seventeenth Century Europe (3). A
thematically-arranged study of social, political and artistic
developments, in the 17th century. Concentrates on the
30 years war, absolutism, rural society, scientific
revolution, and Baroque art. [2]
EUH 4286 Topics in European History (3). An
examination of selected topics or themes in early modem
and modern European history. The themes will vary from
semester to semester. With a change in content, the
course may be repeated. (The theme will be announced in
the yearly schedule). [2]
EUH 4300 Byzantine History (3). A survey of the political,
cultural, and social history of the Byzantine Empire from
284 to 1461, including Byzantium's contributions to
Christian theology, Roman law, and the culture of the
Renaissance and eastern Europe. [1]
EUH 4313 History of Spain (3). A survey of Spanish
history from the Reconquista through the Civil War, with
particular emphasis on the Golden Age. [2]
EUH 4401 History of Fifth Century Greece (3). An
examination of the culture and history of Greece in the
age of Herodotus and Thucydides, of Pericles, Aeschylus,
Euripides, and Aristophanes. [1]
EUH 4408 The Age of Alexander The Great, 400-280
BC (3). Covers the life and times of Alexander the Great,
356-323 BC. Includes an analysis of the generations
immediately before and after Alexander, to place him in
context. Extensive use is made of limited primary sources
for Alexander's era. [1]
EUH 4414 Roman Provinces (3). Assessing the impact
of the Roman Empire on its indigenous inhabitants, the
transformation processes employed to create a
homogenized Roman identity and the degree to which
assimilation proved effective.
EUH 4432 Between Empire & Renaissance: Italy in the
"Middle Age" (3). The Italian peninsula between the age
of Roman imperial dominance and the rebirth of Italian
centrality during the "Renaissance." Greek, Germanic,
Muslim and Norman intervention and the political role of
the Roman Church. [1]
EUH 4440 The Making of Medieval France (3). A survey
of French history as a case study in state building from
the Celtic period and the incorporation of the region into
the Roman empire as Gaul to the reign of Philip Augustus.
[1]
EUH 4451 History of Modern France, 1815-1968 (3).
Survey of French history form the restoration through the
student revolt of May 1968, with attention to questions of
change and continuity in the French response to
modernity. [2]
EUH 4453 The French Revolution and Napoleon (3). A
study of French and European history from 1798 to 1815,
with an emphasis on the political development of the
Revolution, social groups within France, and the rise of
Napoleon. [2]
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EUH 4462 History of Modern Germany, 1815-1945 (3).
A survey of German history from the unification movement
through WWII. Topics discussed include Hitler's relation
to the German past, liberalism, modernization. [2]
EUH 4501 England to 1688 (3). A survey of ancient,
medieval and early modern English history with attention
to continental comparisons and contrasts. [1]
EUH 4520 England in the 18th Century (3). Exploring
one of the greatest eras in English history, this course will
cover the growth of the British empire, crown and
Parliament, the industrial revolution, social problems and
English culture. [2]
EUH 4542 The Culture and Society of Britain, 1830-
Present (3). An exploration of the rise and fall of Britain as
an industrial, imperial nation. Topics include the nature of
industrialization and class formation, the role of race and
gender in British culture and society, war and the loss of
empire in the 20th century. [2]
EUH 4563 The Habsburg Dynasty (3). History of
Habsburg Dynasty from its medieval origins until the early
1700's. Members of this family ruled over large portions
of Europe as well as over territories around the world,
including Florida. [1,2]
EUH 4600 Key Texts in Western Culture to the
Renaissance (3). The history of Western Civilization from
its beginning to the Renaissance, studied through
particularly significant texts. [1]
EUH 4602 The Enlightenment (3). This course deals with
the French Enlightenment of the Eighteenth Century,
particularly with Voltaire, Diderot, and Rousseau. Impact
of the Scientific and English Revolutions on
Enlightenment. [2]
EUH 4606 Key Texts in Western Culture from the
Reformation to the 20th Century (3). The history of
Western Civilization from the Reformation to the present,
studied through particularly significant texts. [2]
EUH 4610 Women and Gender in Europe, 1750-
Present (3). Examines how women contributed to the
development of modern European history. Also explores
how ideas about gender and sexuality shaped, and were
influenced by, the nature of politics, economics and
culture. [2]
EUH 4613 Social History of Early Modern Europe (3).
Examines European history 1300-1800 through
discussion of various topics including: lords, peasants,
demography, family life, education, witchcraft. [2]
EUH 4660 Modern Europe, 1789-Present (3). European
history from the French Revolution until today, with special
attention to liberalism, nationalism, socialism,
communism, and fascism. The course will touch on the
main points of the national histories of the various
European states, from Britain to Russia. [2]
EUH 4953 Czech History and Culture - Study Abroad
(3). Covers the major historical forces and movements
which have shaped this area of the world, especially in the
last 150 years. The course is taught by FIU and Czech
faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. [2]
EUH 4XXX Victorian Britian: Culture, Society and
Empire (3). Examines key cultural, political, and social
developments in nineteenth-century Britian and its empire
while introducing students to landmark scholarship on
gender, class, and race in the Victorian era.
EUH 5905 Readings in European History (3). Students
read books from different historiographical traditions and
with conflicting interpretations about an important subject
in European history. Subjects will vary according to
professors. Course may be repeated with departmental
approval. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EUH 5935 Topics in European History (3). An
examination of specific themes or topics in European
history. The theme will vary from semester to semester.
With a change in theme, the course may be repeated.
(The theme will be announced in the yearly schedule).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
HIS 3308 War and Society (3). An examination of the
ways societies have organized themselves for external
and internal wars. The course will also explore the
changing conduct of war, the image of the warrior, and the
ways in which military institutions have crystalized class
structures:
HIS 3314 Women and Gender in Medieval Eurasia (3).
Discusses the establishment of patriarchal structures in
ancient Mesopotamia, and resistance to those structures
in Islamic Central and West Asia, Christian Europe, and
Confucian/Buddhist East Asia. [1]
HIS 4400 The Formation of Urban Society (3). A
comparative study of the cultural, social, political and
economic development of cities. Topics include: the
ancient city, industrialization, immigration, poverty and
urban planning.
HIS 4454 The History of Racial Theory in Europe and
the United States (3). The literature produced by natural
and social scientists on the question of race, the shifting
notions of racial identity and difference, superiority and
inferiority, and the political and social consequences of
these ideas. [2,3]
HIS 4908 Independent Study (VAR). Individual
conferences, assigned readings and reports on
independent investigations, with the consent of the
instructor.
HIS 4930 Special Topics (3). An examination of specific
themes or topics in history. The theme will vary from
semester to semester. With a change in content, the
course may be repeated. (The theme will be announced in
the yearly schedule).
HIS 4935 Senior Seminar (3). A seminar to be taken by
all history majors, to provide experience in research,
writing, and critical analysis.
HIS 5067 Public History (3). The theory, methods and
practice of history in non-academic settings, including
museums, national parks, governmental agencies,
corporations, and community organizations. Prerequisite:
Graduate Standing.
HIS 5084 Museum History (3). Examines key texts in the
history of museums in modern Europe and the United
States. Among issues it addresses are nationalism,
imperialism, memory, and identity politics. Prerequisites:
Graduate Standing.
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HIS 5289 Comparative History (3). A study of specific
topics in history that cut across regional, national, and
chronological lines. The topics will change from semester
to semester, and with a change in content, the course
may be repeated. (The topic of the course will be
announced in the yearly schedule). Prerequisite:
Graduate standing.
HIS 5347 History of Social Thought (3). Examines the
evolution of major currents in Western social thought from
the nineteenth century to the present, emphasizing how
these ideas have influenced historians' work.
HIS 5908 Independent Study (VAR). Individual
conferences, assigned readings and reports on
independent investigations, with the consent of the
instructor. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
HIS 5910 Advanced Research Seminar (3). Small group
sessions will analyze particular subject areas in history,
with the consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
HIS 5930 Special Topics (3). An examination of specific
themes or topics in history. The theme will vary from
semester to semester, and with a change in content, the
course may be repeated. (The theme will be announced in
the yearly schedule). Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
HIS 5940 Supervised Teaching (1-3). The students will
work under the close supervision of a regular member of
the faculty in a mentorial fashion. The supervision will
cover various aspects of course design and delivery in
history. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
LAH 2020 Latin American Civilization (3). An analysis of
the underlying themes that have shaped the history of the
Ibero-American areas from the time of initial contact to the
present. Emphasis is given to cultural exchange and
transformation. Written work meets state composition
requirement (6,000 words).
LAH 3132 The Formation of Latin America (3). An
examination of Latin America in the colonial period,
focusing on conquest, Indian relations, the landed estate,
urban functions, labor, and socioeconomic organization
from the 15th through the 18th Centuries. [4]
LAH 3200 Latin America: The National Period (3).
Trends and major problems of Latin American nations
from independence to the present. [4]
LAH 3450 Central America (3). An overview of Central
American history from colonial times to the present, with
emphasis on the period after the mid-Eighteenth Century.
All (five modern nations are dealt with in some detail, while
the thematic focus is on social and economic history. [4]
LAH 3718 History of U.S. -Latin American Relations (3).
Surveys the history of the social, economic and political
relations between the U.S. and the countries of Central
America, South America, and the Caribbean basin during
the last two centuries. [4]
LAH 3740 Comparative History of Latin American
Rebellions and Revolutions (3). Identifies the historical
forces driving revolutionary change in Latin America.
Causes of revolutions, directions of the revolutionary
movements, and their political agendas. [4]
LAH 4433 Modern Mexico (3). An examination of the
central themes of nation-building in Mexico from 1810 to
the present: race, land, political authority, regionalism,
dictatorship, and the Mexican Revolution. [4]
LAH 4471 Colonial Caribbean in Comparative
Perspective (3). An overview of the Caribbean region
from the fifteenth through the nineteenth centuries.
Examines the changing economic, social, and political
position of the area and provides an understanding of how
the colonies have been shaped by their experiences. [4]
LAH 4482 Cuba: 18 th — 20 th Centuries (3). The socio-
economic and political setting in Cuba since the mid-
Eighteenth Century. [4]
LAH 4511 Argentina: 18 th — 20 th Centuries (3). A survey
of the social and political formation of the Argentine
nation, starting with the colonial legacy and ending with
the contemporary political situation. [4]
LAH 4600 History of Brazil (3). Origins of Portuguese
rule and African slavery; crisis of colonialism and
transition to independence; coffee, abolition, and the
Brazilian Empire; Republican Brazil and the Revolution of
1930; postwar developments. [4]
LAH 4720 Family and Land in Latin American History
(3). Evolution of land tenure in Latin American societies
and its connections with the strategies and interests of
elite families. [4]
LAH 4721 History of Women in Latin America (3).
Examines women's roles in indigenous societies, in the
colonial period, during independence, and in the 19th
century. Also explores women and slavery, populism and
popular culture, and the rise of the feminist movement. [4]
LAH 4734 Latin American History Through Film (3).
Introduces students to central events in the history of
colonial and modern Latin America through the use of
films. Looks at central historical figures and focuses on
critical issues of the period. [4]
LAH 4750 Law and Society in Latin American History
(3). Social history of law and legal struggles by colonial
Indians, black slaves, peasants, women and
contemporary "colonos" (settlers). Its emphasis is on the
prevalence of legal confrontations throughout Latin
American history. [4]
LAH 4932 Topics in Latin American History (3).
Selected topics or themes in Latin American history. The
themes will vary from semester to semester. With a
change in content, the course may be repeated. (The
theme will be announced in the yearly schedule). [4]
LAH 5905 Readings in Latin American History (3).
Students read books from different historiographical
traditions and with conflicting interpretations about an
important subject in Latin American history. Subjects will
vary according to professors. Course may be repeated
with departmental approval. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
LAH 5935 Topics in Latin American History (3). An
examination of specific themes or topics in Latin American
history. The theme will vary from semester to semester.
With a change in theme, the course may be repeated.
(The theme will be announced in the yearly schedule).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
WOH 2001 World Civilization (3). Comparative histories
of major world civilizations, including China, India, the
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Moslem Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the West.
Emphasis on cultural characteristics and interactions.
Written work meets state composition requirement (6,000
words).
WOH 3281 Jewish History to 1750 (3). Jewish history
from the First Exile in 586 BCE to 1750. The development
of Jewish institutions in exile and as a nation, the
development of the Talmud and the medieval experience.
WOH 3282 Modern Jewish History (3). A survey of the
major currents in modern Jewish History. The reaction to
the Enlightenment, the American experience, the growth
of the Eastern European Shtetl, the Holocaust and the
birth of the State of Israel.
WOH 4230 The African Diaspora and the Atlantic
Slave Trade (3). Topics include slavery in Africa and the
Diaspora, as well as Diasporic religion, kinship, gender,
sexuality, language, resistance and creolization. [4]
WOH 4301 The Modern African Diaspora (3). Topics
include slave resisstance, Black Nationalism, socialism,
anti-colonialism, gender, religion, art and literature, race
and medicine, and afrocentrism. [4]
WOH 5236 The Transatlantic Slave Trade and the
Making of African Diaspora, 1441-1807 (3). Topics
include slavery and economy in Africa and the Diaspora,
as well as Diasporic religion, kinship, gender, sexuality,
language, oral tradition, resistance, and creolization. [4]
WOH 5237 The African Diaspora Since the End of the
Slave Trade (3). Primary emphasis on history of social
and intellectual movements. Topics include slave
resistance, black nationalism, socialism, anti-colonialism,
gender, art and literature, and afrocentrism. [4]
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Humanities
Kenneth F. Rogerson, Professor, Philosophy, Director of
Humanities
Marian Demos, Associate Professor, Modern Languages
(Classics)
Daniel R. Guernsey, Assistant Professor, Visual Arts
Rebecca Friedman, Assistant Professor, History
Ramon Mendoza, Professor, Modern Languages
Joyce Peterson, Associate Professor, History, and
Associate Dean of the College
Richard P. Sugg, Professor, English
Barbara Watts, Associate Professor, Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Degree Program Hours: 120
The Humanities program offers a structured
interdisciplinary curriculum designed to confront the
student with values and issues concerning human beings
and society, extending beyond the scope and
methodology of natural and social sciences.
The program focuses primarily upon the human
condition, human values, changing views of the world, and
society's major concerns. These values, world views, and
concerns have been the preferred object of thought and
creativity of philosophers, poets, playwrights, fiction
writers, artists, mystics and religious thinkers. Their views
have become the reservoir of humankind's most
outstanding intellectual achievements, and they have also
been powerfully expressed in the works of painters,
sculptors, and film directors, as well as in other
productions of mass media and popular culture, which
must now engage the serious student of our culture and
its future. The program also pays particular attention to
non-Western and American ethnic-minority cultures, in
order to expose the student to the different values, world
views, and outstanding cultural achievements of these
cultures.
For those students particularly interested in Classical
Greek and Roman culture, the program offers a well-
structured Classical track and a sequence of Greek and
Latin courses.
The Humanities program is not only theoretical. It seeks
to develop in the student those skills and attitudes which
are specifically human, such as skills of verbal and written
communication, analytical skills, open-minded and critical
attitudes towards the problems of our changing society,
artistic sensitivity and expression, and all forms of
imaginative creativity. Above all, the program hopes to
challenge the student to raise the cultural level of our
society by bringing his or her humanistic approach to bear
upon institutions, cultural programs, mass media, and the
business community.
The Humanities program is not only a richly rewarding
program of undergraduate study, but it also prepares
students for later success in post-graduate programs in
the liberal arts, law school, business, and public affairs.
A Humanities double major is a fine complement to a
highly specialized vocational or professional major. In
addition, a Humanities minor offers an attractive option
both to students in arts and sciences and to those in the
other schools of the University.
Lower Division Preparation
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Common Prerequisites
No specific courses required; all students are encouraged
to complete the Associate in Arts degree.
Upper Division Program (30)
A. Core: The following 4 courses are required from all
HUM majors (12 credit hours):
HUM 4431 The Greek World 1
HUM 3231 Renaissance and Baroque
HUM 4920 Humanities Seminar 1
and one of the following courses:
HUM 3246 The Enlightenment and the Modem
World
HUM 3254 Contemporary World
HUM 3252 20th Century Culture and Civilization
Note: For students who take more than four core courses,
the surplus can be counted under B or C below.
B. Three additional Humanities courses (9 credit hours):
HUM 3214 Ancient Classical Culture and
Civilization
HUM 3304 Values in Conflict
HUM 3325 Women, Culture and History
HUM 3306 History of ideas
HUM 3432 The Roman World
HUM 3435 The Medieval World
HUM 2512 Art and Society 1
HUM 3514 Art in Context
HUM 3545 Art and Literature
HUM 3562 Politcis of the Arts 1
HUM 3591 Art & Technology 1
HUM 3930 Female/Male: Women's Studies
Seminar
HUM 3939 Special Topics 1
HUM 4391 Human Concerns 1
HUM 4406 Film Humanities
HUM 4491 Cultural Heritages and Changes 1
HUM 4543 Literature and Philosophy
HUM 4544 Literature and the Humanities
HUM 4561 Ethics and the Humanities
HUM 4555 Symbols and Myths
HUM 4906 Independent Study 1
C. Three additional courses either from the list of HUM
courses offered by the Program; or from the following
Humanities disciplines: History, Philosophy, Religion, Art
History, and Literature; or from other disciplines related to
the Humanities if approved by Humanities faculty student
advisers. (9 credit hours)
D. General Electives (30 semester hours): These
courses may be outside of the Humanities and its
contributing disciplines. Courses must be approved by the
Program Director.
1 With a change in theme and the instructor's permission,
these courses may be repeated for credit.
Classics Track
a. Humanities Core Curriculum 12
b. Three additional courses dealing with Classical
(Greek or Roman) culture and civilization. These courses
may be either HUM courses or courses from contributing
Humanities disciplines. 9
c. Three interdisciplinary Humanities (HUM) courses. 9
d. Language requirement: The language requirement is
the same as for other FIU students; however, students in
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the Classics Track are strongly encouraged to satisfy the
requirement with a Classical language.
e. General Electives (30 semester hours). These
courses may be outside of the Humanities and its
contributing disciplines. Courses must be approved by the
Program Director.
Minor in the Humanities (15)
1 . One of the following:
HUM 3214 Ancient Classical Culture and
Civilization
HUM 4431
or
The Greek World
or
HUM 3432 The Roman World
and
2. Four additional HUM courses (including classical
languages)
12
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
HUM-Humanities; GRE/GRW-Greek; LAT-Latin
GRE 1120 Classical Greek I (5). Emphasis of grammar,
and on basic reading and writing skills.
GRE 1121 Classical Greek II (5). Emphasis on grammar,
and on basic reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: GRE
1120.
GRE 2200 Intermediate Classical Greek (3). Emphasis
on grammar, and on acquiring intermediate reading and
writing skills. Prerequisite: GRE 1121.
GRW 3210 Greek Prose Writers (3). Translation into
English and grammatical analysis of selected texts of
Classical prose writers, such as Plato, Aristotle,
Xenophon, Thucydides and Plutarch. Prerequisites:
Reading knowledge of Classical Greek or GRE 2200.
GRW 3390 Readings in Greek Literature (3). Translation
into English and grammatical analysis of selected texts of
ancient Greek authors, prose and verse, such as Plato,
Plutarch and Homer. The topics will change from
semester and with a change in content, the course may
be repeated. Prerequisites: GRE 1121 or reading
knowledge of Classical Greek.
HUM 2512 Art and Society (3). A study of the
relationship between art and culture in different periods,
including patronage, the role of the artist, and the
relationship between art and economic, political, religious,
and ideological forces.
HUM 2701 Study Abroad in the Humanities (1-9).
Integrated study of painting, architecture, music, drama,
dance, and philosophy. Attitudes and beliefs of societies
as they are reflected in the arts.
HUM 3214 Ancient Classical Culture and Civilization
(3). Explores the culture of the ancient Greek and Latin
worlds from an interdisciplinary perspective and studies
the varied conceptions of the individual, society, and
nature.
HUM 3231 Renaissance and Baroque Cultures (3). An
in-depth examination of the cultural monuments of the
Renaissance, Reformation, Counter-Reformation, and
Baroque periods and of the forces that helped shape
them.
HUM 3246 The Enlightenment and the Modern World
(3). Explores the culture and the Enlightenment and the
modern world from an interdisciplinary perspective and
studies the varying conceptions of the individual society
and nature.
HUM 3252 20th Century Culture and Civilization (3).
The 20th century through the Vietnam war, as
represented by the period's creative and intellectual works
in literature, art, history and philosophy - discussed from
an interdisciplinary perspective.
HUM 3254 The Contemporary World (3). Significant
creative and intellectual works, ideas and movements of
the last twenty years surveyed and discussed from an
interdisciplinary perspective.
HUM 3304 Values in Conflict (3). Philosophical, ethical,
and religious foundations of Western civilization and
significant challenges its value system has received from
critical and revolutionary thought.
HUM 3306 History of Ideas (3). The historical
development of fundamental concepts through an
interdisciplinary cultural approach. Nature, freedom,
beauty, virtue, alienation, and relativism are traced in
literature, art, and philosophy including the social context
of developing ideas.
HUM 3325 Women, Culture and History (3). Examines
women's lives within various world cultures and historical
periods. Examines the cultural meaning attributed to
women, women's lived experiences and historical
contributions.
HUM 3432 The Roman World (3). An in-depth
examination of selected cultural monuments and events of
the Roman Republic and Empire and of the forces that
helped shape them.
HUM 3435 The Medieval World (3). An in-depth
examination of cultural monuments of the European
Middle Ages and of the forces that helped shape them.
HUM 3514 Art in Context (3). Examines topics
concerning art in the context of the history and culture of a
particular society (with change in content and consent of
the instructor, this course may be repeated for credit).
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
HUM 3545 Art and Literature (3). A study of a period in
the history of visual art as it relates to literature. Topics
may include art and mythology, sacred and profane love
in art and literature, painting and poetry, and the novel
and art.
HUM 3562 Politics and the Arts (3). Explores arts and
patronage in relation to the politics and ideologies of a
given place and time. Topics vary. May be repeated with a
change in content.
HUM 3591 Art and Technology (3). Explores the
relationship between innovations in technology and artistic
expression. Course theme is media based, and varies
from semester to semester. May be repeated with
department approval.
HUM 3930 Female/Male: Women's Studies Seminar
(3). This course interprets and contrasts the status of
women and men in context with women's inequality.
Diverse topics include the workplace, family, education,
image, violence and ethnicity.
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HUM 3939 Special Topics (3). An examination of specific
topics in the humanities. The topics may vary from
semester to semester. May be repeated with a change in
content.
HUM 3949 Cooperative Education in Humanities (3). A
student majoring in Humanities may spend one or two
semesters fully employed in industry in a capacity relating
to the major.
HUM 4248 The World of Dante and Giotto (3).
Examines the culture of medieval Italy, with emphasis on
the writings of Dante Alighieri and the paintings of Giotto
di Bondone. Prerequisites: HUM 2512 or ARH 2050 or
ARH 2051 , or permission of instructor.
HUM 4392 Human Concerns (3). Examines concerns
important to the human condition, including varying
conceptions of human nature, the relation of the individual
to society, the quest for identity, the search for meaning
through literature, art and social institutions. (With consent
of the instructor, this course may be repeated for credit).
HUM 4406 Film Humanities (3). Studies the significance
of film in Western culture: the language, semiotics and
technique of films with the aid of appropriate
cinematographical material.
HUM 4431 The Greek World (3). An in-depth
examination of selected cultural monuments and events of
the Greek World in the Classical and Hellenistic periods
and of the forces that helped shape them.
HUM 4491 Cultural Heritages and Cultural Changes
(3). Focuses upon various cultures and their development,
including such topics as: cultural evolution and revolution,
ethnicity and pluralism, and subcultures and
countercultures. (With consent of the instructor, this
course may be repeated for credit.)
HUM 4543 Literature and Philosophy (3). The
interpretation of literature and philosophy from an
interdisciplinary perspective. In addition to philosophical
novels, poetry, and drama, the course may examine
philosophical scrutiny of literature.
HUM 4544 Literature and the Humanities (3). Literature
from an interdisciplinary perspective. Literary texts are
related to the cultural context of their production and the
ideas surrounding them.
HUM 4555 Symbols and Myths (3). An in-depth
examination of mythology and symbolic language within
the cultural and psychodynamic forces that inform them.
This course gives special emphasis to Classical myths.
HUM 4561 Ethics and the Humanities (3). Human
values studied from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Selected ethical issues are examined using philosophical,
historical, or literary texts. The relationship between
ethical values and cultural achievements is explored.
HUM 4906 Independent Study (1-3). Directed
independent research. Requires prior approval by
instructor.
HUM 4920 Humanities Seminar (3). Addresses a
specific topic in-depth from a variety of perspectives.
Topics will be announced in advance. (With consent of
the instructor, this course may be repeated for credit.)
HUM 5935 Graduate Seminar in Humanities (3). A
specialized thematic topics offered at the Graduate level.
Topics will vary and will be announced in advanced. With
consent of the instructor, this course may be repeated for
credit.
LAT 1120 Latin I (5). Emphasis on grammar and on
acquiring basic reading and writing skills.
LAT 1121 Latin II (5). Emphasis on grammar and on
acquiring reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: LAT
1120.
LAT 2200 Intermediate Latin (3). Emphasis on grammar
and on acquiring basic reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: LAT 1121.
LAT 3210 Latin Prose Writers (3). Translation into
English and grammatical analysis of selected texts of
classical prose writers such as Cicero, Caesar and Livy.
Prerequisites: Reading knowledge of Latin or LAT 2200.
LAT 3211 Readings in Latin Literature (3). Translation
into English and grammatical analysis of selected texts of
Latin authors, prose and verse, such as Cicero, Livy, Virgil
and Horace. The topics will change from semester and
with a change of content, the course may be repeated.
Prerequisites: LAT 1 121 or reading knowledge of Latin.
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International Relations
John F. Clark, Associate Professor and Chairperson
Clair Apodaca, Assistant Professor
Ken I. Boodhoo, Associate Professor
Thomas A. Breslin, Professor
Ralph S. Clem, Professor
Peter R. Craumer, Associate Professor
Francois Debrix, Associate Professor
Shlomi Dinar, Assistant Professor
Damian J. Fernandez, Professor
Jennifer Gebelein, Assistant Professor
Harry D. Gould, Assistant Professor
Gail Hollander, Assistant Professor
Antonio Jorge, Professor
Paul Kowert, Associate Professor
Wei Liang, Assistant Professor
Charles G. MacDonald, Professor
Felix Martin, Assistant Professor
Mohiaddin Mesbahi, Associate Professor
Rod Neumann, Associate Professor
Nicholas G. Onuf, Emeritus Professor
Patricia L. Price, Associate Professor
Elisabeth Prugl, Associate Professor
Gregory B. Wolfe, Emeritus Professor
The Department of International Relations offers a B.A.
degree in International Relations and a B.A. degree in
Geography.
Bachelor of Arts in International
Relations
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
Students may begin taking courses in the Department at
any time and may declare their intention to major in
International Relations after completing 24 semester
hours of the University core curriculum requirements. To
qualify for full admission to the program, FIU students
must have met all lower division requirements including
CLAST, completed 60 semester hours, and must be
otherwise acceptable into the program.
Common Prerequisites
None
Required for the degree:
INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations
Upper Division Program
International Relations majors must complete a minimum
30 semester hours of course work in the department with
a grade of 'C or better.
Core Requirement: (3)
GEA 2000 World Regional Geography
Group I Courses for the Major: (9)
In addition to the Core Requirement, INR majors must
take at least one course (3 sem. hrs.) from each of the
following divisions in Group I:
(1 international Law/International Organizations (IL)
(2)Foreign Policy/Security Studies (FP)
(3)lnternational Political Economy/Economic Geography
(IPE)
Group II Courses for the Major: (12)
INR majors must also take at least four courses (1 2 sem.
hrs.) in Group II, including at least one from each of the
following divisions:
(1) Area Studies (AS)
(2) Geography (G)
(3) Issues and Problems in International Relations (IP)
Note: INR 4943 Internship in INR, or GEO 4940
Internship in Geography, can count as the fourth Group II
course as long as the student has completed one course
from each of the three divisions, above.
Exit Requirements: (6)
INR 3013 Development of International Relations
Thought
INR 4603 Theories of International Relations
Electives
Students are encouraged to double major in geography or
to take courses or pursue a minor in geography or in other
related fields such as economics, modern languages,
history, political science, sociology/anthropology, or
business. We recommend that students take introductory
courses in economics and gain fluency in a foreign
language. Students may also consider appropriate
academic certificates such as the Latin American and
Caribbean Studies, Asian Studies, African-New World
Studies, and European Studies Certificates.
Minor in International Relations
A student majoring in another academic discipline earns a
Minor in International Relations by successfully
completing approved course work of 15 semester hours in
the Department of International Relations with a grade of
'C or better. This program must include:
INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations
GEA 2000 World Regional Geography
At least one course from Group I
At least one course from Group II
Any other course offered by the Department of
International Relations
Honors Track in International Relations
Students with a least 18 credits in International Relations
and Geography and a 3.5 GPA in their major courses are
eligible to apply for the Honors Track. Those accepted
may then take INR 4937 (Honors Seminar I) and INR
4970 (Honors Thesis) to fulfill the requirements for the
Track. Completion of the Honors Track is recognized on
students' transcripts upon graduation.
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Degree Program Hours: 120
Upper Division Program
In addition to two entry-level common prerequisites,
students must complete a total of 30 credit-hours, 27 of
them at the upper division level. These include three core
courses, three courses in regional studies, and four in a
topical specialization track. An outline of the specific
course requirements for the geography major follows:
Common Prerequisites: (6)
Two 2000 level GEO courses
Core Requirements: (9)
GEA 2000 World Regional Geography
GEO 3001 Geography of Global Change
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GEO 3176
Applications of GIS
Regional Studies: (9)
Choose at least two upper division courses with a GEA
prefix. Other credits may be earned by taking INR
courses with an "AS" designation.
Topical Specialization: (12)
Choose one of the following tracks. A minimum of 12
credit-hours must be taken to complete the chosen track,
9 of which must have a GEO or GEA prefix.
Track 1: Development and Cultural Change
Any GEO course with a (T1) designation.
Any INR course with an (IP or IPE) designation.
Track 2: The Geography of International
Relations
Any three GEO courses with a (T2) designation.
Plus:
INR 301 3 Development of International Relations
Thought
Track 3: Environmental
Applications
Any three GEO courses with a (T3) Designation.
Plus:
Any upper division EVR course.
Or:
Choose one of the following:
GEO 3510 Earth Resources
GLY 3034 Natural Diasters
GLY 3039 Environmental Geology
Note: Internship in Geography, GEO 4940, or Internship
in International Relations, INR 4943, can count as a T1,
T2, or T3 requirement.
Minor in Geography
A student majoring in another academic discipline earns a
Minor in Geography by successfully completing approved
course work of 15 semester hours with a grade of 'C or
better as described below:
GEO 2000 Introduction to Geography
GEA 2000 World Regional Geography
In addition to the above required courses, students
must take a minimum of three other Geography courses,
at least one with a GEA prefix, and at least one with a
GEO prefix.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
GEA-Geography-Regional (Area); GEO-Geography-
Systemic; INR-lnternational Relations;
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
GEA 2000 World Regional Geography (3). A systematic
survey of the major regions and countries of the world,
with regard to their physical, cultural, and political
characteristics. Emphasis upon climate, natural
resources, economic development, and population
patterns. (F.S.SS)
GEA 3210 Geography of North America (G) (3).
Geography of the countries of North America with
emphasis on physical aspects, human migration and
development, population, economic resources and
culture.
GEA 3320 Population and Geography of the Caribbean
(G) (3). Physical, cultural and political geography of the
Caribbean; emphasis on population patterns, growth and
ethnicity. (S)
GEA 3400 Population and Geography of Latin America
(G) (3). Introduction to the physical, cultural, and political
geography of Latin America. Emphasis on population
patterns and problems of population growth, systems of
land use and tenure, economic development, natural
resources, and agriculture. (F,S)
GEA 3500 Population and Geography of Europe (G)
(3). Introduction to the physical, cultural, and political
geography of Europe emphasizing the evolution of the
states and the geographical factors facilitating the
integration movement. (S)
GEA 3554 Geography of Russia and Central Eurasia
(G) (3). A geographical analysis of the countries of the
former Soviet Union. Emphasis on resources, population,
union urbanization, and economic development. (S)
GEA 3600 Population and Geography of Africa (G) (3).
Examines the structure of pre-conquest society and
covers colonialism's effects on contemporary food
production and ecological management. An overview of
development issues in Africa. (F)
GEA 3635 Population and Geography of the Middle
East (G) (3). Introduction to the physical, cultural, and
political geography of the Middle East. Emphasis on
population patterns, natural resources, and economic
development. (F)
GEA 3705 Geography of Central Asia and the
Caucasus (G) (3). Geography of the countries of the
former Soviet Union in the Caucasus and the Central
Asian regions. Emphasis on natural resources,
environmental problems, ethnicity and population change,
urbanization, and economic development. (F,S,SS)
GEA 4202 Geography of the Borderlands (G) (3).
Examines the role of borders in human society.
Comparative analysis of specific border zones. In-depth
exploration of one borderland: society, culture,
economics, and political processes.
GEA 4905 Independent Study (1-6). Directed
independent research in regional geography. Requires
prior approval by instructor. (F,S,SS)
GEA 4930 Topics in Geography (G) (3). Varies
according to the instructor and semester. May be
repeated with departmental permission.
GEO 2000 Introduction to Geography (3). Leading
concepts of human and environmental geography.
Physical, cultural, economic and political factors in the
spatial patterns of natural and human systems. (F,S)
GEO 2040 Mapping in Geography (3). Introduction to the
history of catography and map production. Descriptions
of map errors, maps as science and as art. Also more
technical map creation with aerial photography and
satellite images.
GEO 3001 Geography of Global Change (G) (3).
Explores the geography of change in contemporary world
economy, politics, culture, and environment. Mapping
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and spatial analysis aid in understanding global change
and effects on specific places.
GEO 3176 Applications of Geographic Information
■Systems (G) (3). Introduction to geographic spatial
analysis using a variety of data.
GEO 3421 Cultural Geography (G) (T1, T2) (3). The
study of spatial variations among cultural groups and the
special functioning of society. Focuses on describing and
analyzing geographic differences in language, religion,
economy, and government. (S)
GEO 3471 Political Geography (G) (T2) (3). Emphasis is
given to the organization of space, particularly as it
pertains to the nation-state. Factors instrumental to
determining the viability of states are included stressing
unifying-repelling forces. (S)
GEO 3502 Economic Geography (G, IPE) (T1J2) (3).
Explores spatial facets of the economy at the international
level, including trade, development, manufacturing, multi-
national corporations and technology. (S)
GEO 3602 Urban Geography (G) (T1) (3). The study of
spatial organization within and among urban settlements.
Analysis of both the empirical and theoretical aspects of
urbanism are covered, with an emphasis on current urban
problems. (S)
GEO 4354 Geography of the Global Food System (G)
(T2.T3) (3). Analyzes the spatial organization of the global
food system and its importance to world economic
development. Explores issues of food security, trade, and
environment.
GEO 4476 Political Ecology (G) (T1.T3) (3). Principles of
human geography and political economy structure
analyses and explanation of ecological problems.
Emphasizes spatial aspects of society and environment
interactions.
GEO 4477 Critical Geopolitics (G) (T2) (3). Explains to
students new methods of critical geopolitical analysis and
how they impact human political affairs across landscapes
and territories. Allows students to develop analytical work
and research in the field.
GEO 4905 Independent Study (1-6). Directed
independent research in systematic geography. Requires
prior approval by instructor. (F,S,SS)
GEO 4940 Internship in Geography (G) (T1J2.T3) (1-6).
Introduces Geography majors and minors to real-world
experience through internship in local, national, and
overseas government, NGO, and private sector
enterprises.
GEO 5135 Surveillance, Intelligence, and International
Relations (3). This seminar focuses on the role of
advanced technology in obtaining information via orbital or
land-based surveillance systems on issues of international
relations such as warfare and globalization.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the
instructor.
GEO 5136 Remote Sensing (3). Satellite image and
aerial photo interpretation and analysis fundamentals.
GEO 5177 Topics in Geographic Information Systems
(3). Geographic concepts are studied in a computer-
based mapping environment. Both social and physical
data are used. Students receive a background in spatial
analysis and basic cartography.
GEO 5415 Topics in Social Geography (G, IP) (3).
Topics discussed include geographic aspects of
population and ethnicity, with emphasis on sources and
analysis of data and pertinent concepts. Prerequisites:
GEA 2000 or permission of the instructor. (S)
GEO 5557 Globalization (3). Examines the
transformation of the world economy and of global
finance, the changing significance of sovereignty and
territoriality, the effects of space-time compression on
everyday life, and associated shifts in culture and identity.
INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations (3).
Introduction to the interactions among international actors:
states, international organizations, and transnational
groups. Concepts such as power and national interest will
be introduced. (F,S,SS)
INR 3013 Development of International Relations
Thought (3). The nature and characteristics of
international relations from antiquity to the end of the First
World War. Examination of the religio-philosophical,
socio-economic and political ideas and systems
associated with them. Study of select historical
occurrences and patterns of social change and their
interaction with the dynamics of international relations.
Prerequisite: INR 2001.
INR 3030 Diplomacy (3). Covers theory and practice of
diplomacy, including negotiation, conflict resolution, ethics
and human rights, and economic diplomacy. Examines
both diplomatic history and contemporary foreign policy
problems.
INR 3043 Population and Society (G, IP) (3).
Introduction to basic demographic concepts: fertility,
mortality, migration, urbanization. Discussion of economic
development, modernization and population change.
Examination of sources of data and background
information including censuses and vital statistics, and
their utilization. (F)
INR 3045 The Global Challenge of Refugees and
Migrants (IP) (3). Examines political and economic
challenges stemming from the international movement of
refugees and economic migrants. Emphasizes the role of
state power, organizations and law in structuring
responses.
INR 3061 Conflict, Security and Peace Studies in INR
(FP) (3). Introduces students to basic theoretical
arguments and empirical cases on security, peace and
strategic studies. Examines the evolution of conflict
resolution and post-conflict reconstruction.
INR 3081 Contemporary International Problems (IP)
(3). Examines selected world and regional issues and
problems. Topics vary according to the instructor.
(F.S.SS)
INR 3106 International Relations of the United States
(FP) (3). Introduces major issues of U.S. foreign policy.
Topics are examined from multiple perspectives, including
those of individual leaders, domestic interest groups, and
the national interest. (F,S)
INR 3214 International Relations of Europe (AS) (3). An
examination of the international, social, economic, and
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political life of contemporary Europe. Emphasis given to
international organizations and the trend toward economic
and political integration. (F,S)
INR 3223 Japan and the United States (AS.FP) (3).
Examines the international relationship between two of the
most powerful and economically significant states of this
and the next century and the international problems they
must face together.
INR 3224 International Relations of East Asia (AS) (3).
Examines strategic and economic aspects of international
relations among China, Japan, North Korea, and other
nations of East Asia.
INR 3226 International Relations of Central Asia and
the Caucasus (AS) (3). Analysis of international relations
of Central Asia and the Caucasus, domestic and external
sources of region's foreign policy and its geopolitical,
geoeconomic and geocultural dynamics.
INR 3227 International Relations of South Asia (AS)
(3). Examines international relations of Indian
subcontinent. Looks at basic patterns of international,
political, economic, cultural, and ideological relations of
the region.
INR 3232 International Relations of China (AS) (3). An
examination of the development of China's international
relations in the 20th century. Special attention to the
development of institutional mechanisms for diplomacy
and to problems of integrating domestic and foreign
policies. (S)
INR 3243 International Relations of Latin America (AS)
(3). An examination of international, social, economic, and
political life of Latin America. Emphasis given to the role
of international organizations; regionalism; and the trend
toward economic integration. (F.S.SS)
INR 3246 International Relations of the Caribbean (AS)
(3). An examination of the international social, economic,
and political life of the Caribbean. Includes English,
Spanish, and French speaking regions. (F,S)
INR 3252 International Relations of North Africa (AS)
(3). An examination of the social, political and economic
structure of North Africa and the manner in which its
historical development has conditioned international
relations within and external to the region. (F)
INR 3253 International Relations of Sub-Saharan
Africa (AS) (3). An analysis of the international relations
of sub-Saharan African nations with one another and with
other, non-African nations. Examines the effects of such
international relationships on development, politics, and
social change in sub-Saharan Africa.
INR 3262 International Relations of Russia and the
Former USSR (AS) (3). Analysis of the international
relations of countries of the former USSR, covering the
Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Emphasis on Russia, Muslim
Central Asia, and their impact on the international system.
(F)
INR 3274 International Relations of the Middle East
(AS) (3). An examination of the international social,
economic, and political life of the Middle East. The role of
oil in the region will receive special attention. (F,S)
INR 3303 Foreign Policymaking (FP) (3). Introduces and
explores models of foreign policymaking, applied to
international strategic, economic, and social problems.
INR 3331 European Foreign and Security Policy (FP)
(3). Familiarizes students with European foreign policies
and security institutions in the context of European
integration. Addresses areas of security and defense,
trade and development cooperation.
INR 3403 International Law (IL) (3). Introduction to the
legal concepts, framework, and institutions which play a
role in international relations theory and practice. (F,S,SS)
INR 3502 International Organizations (IL) (3). The study
of international political, economic, and social
organizations and their impact upon the relations between
nations. Emphasis on the constitution, voting,
membership, security and operation of such
organizations, and the settling of international disputes
through these bodies. (F,S,SS)
INR 3703 International Political Economy (IPE) (3).
Explores the important concepts, theories, and contending
approaches used in the study of international political
economy.
INR 3705 Geography of Central Asia and the Caucasus
(AS,G) (3). Geography of the countries of the former
Soviet Union in the Caucasus and the Central Asian
regions. Emphasis on natural resources, environmental
problems, ethnicity and population change, urbanization,
and economic development.
INR 3949 Cooperative Education in Social Sciences
(3). A student majoring in one of the Social Sciences
(Economics, International Relations, Political Science,
Sociology, or Psychology) may spend several semesters
fully employed in industry or government in a capacity
relating to the major. Prerequisite: Permission of
Cooperative Education Program and major department.
(F,S,SS)
INR 4024 Ethnicity and Nationality: World Patterns and
Problems (IP) (3). A systematic survey of multi-national
states and their current political and socio-economic
situations. The concept of ethnicity and its correlates.
Conceptual bases of ethnic integration, assimilation, and
stratification. The macro and micro-scales; country,
region, city, neighborhood. The consequences of
modernization and economic development. (F)
INR 4031 The Media and International Relations (IP)
(3). Explores the impact of print and visual media on the
practice of International Relations. Examines how the
media and their technologies determine the outcome of
International Relations.
INR 4032 Asia and Latin America in World Affairs (AS)
(3). Examines the linkages between Asia and Latin
America, their roles in world affaris, the domestic sources
of foreign policies of states in the two regions, as well as
the international issues confronting the two areas.
INR 4054 World Resources and World Order (IP) (3).
An examination of the impact of the quantity and
distribution of the world's resources upon the relations
between nations. The availability of mineral resources and
food, in particular, will receive attention; and an
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assessment will be made of the international economic
and political implications deriving there from. (F,S)
INR 4077 International Relations & Women's Human
Rights (IP) (3). Identifies and explains global human
rights issues that affect women's lives. Examines existing
international legal instruments that allow women to have
basic rights recognized. Fulfills SACS oral competency
requirement.
INR 4082 Islam in International Relations (IP) (3).
Analysis of the role of Islam in shaping the dynamics of
contemporary international relations. Emphasis on
ideological, cultural and political role, Islamic movements
and states and relations with the West. (S)
INR 4085 Women and Men in International Relations
(IP) (3). Surveys the differential roles of women and men
in international relations, gender based poltics at a global
scale, and constructions of proper womanhood and
manhood in transnational politcs.
INR 4091 Ethical Problems in International Relations
(IP) (3). Explores several approaches to the international
ethical problems posed by intervention, human rights
abuses, nuclear threats, global economic privation and
other international phenomena. Prerequisite: INR 2001.
INR 4247 Caribbean Regional Relations (AS) (3). An
examination of the forces and institutions which contribute
to or inhibit cooperation and integration in the Caribbean.
Prerequisites: INR 3246, CPO 3323, ECS 4432. (S)
INR 4283 International Relations, Development, and
the Third World (AS, IP) (3). An examination of the
impact of the theory and practice of development and the
relations between nations, with particular emphasis on the
Third World. Attention given to the role of international
political and economic organizations in the development
process. (F,S)
INR 4335 Strategic Studies and National Security (FP)
(3). The role offeree in international relations is examined.
The use and control of force in theory and practice is
analyzed. Special attention is paid to contemporary
national security issues. (F,S)
INR 4404 International Protection of Human Rights (IL,
IP) (3). Development of the concern of the international
community with the rights of individuals and groups and
the institutional mechanisms which have been set up for
their protection. (F)
INR 4408 Topics in International Law (IL, IP) (3). An
intensive examination of selected topics in international
law and relations among nations. Topics will vary
according to the interests of the instructor and the
students. (F)
INR 4411 International Humanitarian Law (IP) (3).
Provides students with conceptual, legal, and critical
understanding of major issues of International
Humanitarian Law. Allows students to develop analytical
work and research in this field. Prerequisite: Internatinal
Law (INR 3403).
INR 4436 International Negotiation (3). Introduces
students to the main components of international
negotiations analysis. Surveys the various stages of a
negotiation process and examines key. Applies theory to
practice by considering and analyzing a set case of
studies.
INR 4603 Theories of International Relations (3).
Analysis and conceptualization of the forces and
conditions which influence relations among nations.
Emphasis is on the provision of an analytical basis for the
study of international relations. Prerequisites: INR 2001 or
permission of the instructor. (F,S,SS)
INR 4905 Independent Study (VAR). Directed
independent research. Requires prior approval by
instructor. (F,S,SS)
INR 4931 Topics in International Relations (3). Varies
according to the instructor. (F,S,SS)
INR 4937 Honors Seminar 1: Advanced Writings in
International Relations (3). Instruction on the steps in
research and writings including formulation of the
research question, research design, argumentation and
bibliography assembly on a theme in International
Relations. Prerequisite: INR 2001. (F)
INR 4943 Internship in International Affairs (IP) (1-6).
Work 10-15 hours a week with a consulate, business,
bank, private voluntary organization, governmental
agency or consulting firm for professional experience in
international affairs. Prerequisite: INR 2001. (F,S,SS)
INR 4949 Cooperative Education in Social Sciences
(3). A student majoring in one of the Social Sciences
(Economics, International Relations, Political Science,
Sociology, or Psychology) may spend one or two
semesters fully employed in industry or government in a
capacity relating to the major. Prerequisite: Permission of
Cooperative Education Program and major department.
(F.S.SS)
INR 4970 Honors Thesis (3). Under the direction of an
appropriate faculty member, students research and write
an honors thesis. Prerequisite: INR 4937 (Honors
Seminar I). (F,S,SS)
INR 5007 Seminar in International Politics (3). An
advanced graduate course designed to give students a
specialized knowledge of the classics in international
politics. The course traces the development of
international politics from Thucydides to the present.
INR 5012 Global Issues and Human Rights (3).
Identification, articulation and clarification of global issues
that affect Human Rights and the global strategies used to
challenge and overcome obstacles. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing.
INR 5036 Politics of Globalization (3). Intensive
examination of state and global institutions that have
shaped process of economic globalization. Topics include
impact on sovereignty, human rights, labor and agenda-
setting of large and small nation-states.
INR 5062 War, Peace and Conflict Resoultion in INR
(3). Explores the genesis of interstate conflict, the
evolution of crisis, the outbreak of war and peace.
Analyzes conflict resolution and post-conflict
reconstruction processes in international relations.
INR 5086 Islam in International Relations (3). Analysis
of the role of Islam in shaping the dynamics of
contemporary international relations. Emphasis on the
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ideological, cultural, and political role of Islamic
movements and states, and their relations with the West.
(F)
INR 5087 Ethnicity and the Politics of Development (3).
This course examines the conceptual and substantive
dimensions of ethnicity in the context of world politics and
political development. The course will highlight ethnicity
and ethnic groups as critical factors in North-South
politics. (F)
INR 5088 Feminism and International Relations (3).
Familiarizes students with major theoretical traditions of
feminist thinking and surveys feminist literature in the sub-
fields of security studies, political economy, and global
governance. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
permission of the instructor.
INR 5255 Seminar in African Development (AS) (3).
Examines political, economic and social development in
Sub-Saharan Africa in an international context. Introduces
students to sources for research in African international
development. Prerequisite: Graduate status.
INR 5275 International Relations of the Middle East
(3). Focuses on IR of the contemporary Middle East, the
foreign policy of major regional states, regional conflicts,
and the US and other great powers' involvement, and
dynamics of social and religious movements and
revolutions. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
permission of the instructor.
INR 5315 Foreign Policy Analysis (3). Comparative
examination of theories of foreign policy making,
emphasizing the international, domestic, and
organizational contexts in which national policies are
formulated and enacted. Prerequisites: Graduate standing
or permission of the instructor. (F)
INR 5352 Environment and Security (3). Examines the
relationship between environmental issues and
international security. Surveys such topics as resource
scarcity, environmental degradation, and deforestation
and their implications for national and regional security.
Considers such topics as international environmental law,
and international environmental regimes.
INR 5409 International Law I (3). Role of international
law in the relations of states; nature, development, theory,
sources of law; international personality; jurisdiction,
including territory and nationality; dispute settlement. (F)
INR 5507 International Organizations I (3). Study of
international organizations and their role in international
relations. Emphasis on their legal status, rule-making
capacities and role in dispute settlement and maintenance
of peace. (S)
INR 5544 The New Asian Century (3). Critically
examines Asian regional identity, Asia's role in the
modern world economy, national and regional institution
building, new security challenges, and the legacy of the
past. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of
instructor.
INR 5607 International Relations and Development (3).
An analysis and conceptualization of the process of
development as it takes place in the international context.
Special attention given to the role of international
organizations in promoting development and the manner
in which differences in developmental levels conditions
international relations. (S)
INR 5609 Contemporary Dynamics of International
Relations (3). Surveys the 20th century's large events
and important tendencies decade by decade, as
registered by intellectual and policy elites at the time.
INR 5615 Research Design in International Relations
(3). Introduces graduate students to the principles of
formulating and defending a compelling research design,
gathering and analyzing evidence, and producing
scholarship.
INR 5906 Independent Study (VAR). Directed
independent research. Requires prior approval by
instructor. (F,S,SS)
INR 5943 Internship in International Relations (1-6).
Permits student to gain direct experience with analysis
and conduct of international affairs. Work required for
internship must be determined in consultation with
instructor. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and
permission of the instructor.
INR 5945 Graduate Pedagogy (1). The development of
teaching skills required by graduate assistants, including
classroom skills, designing examinations, etc.
Prerequisite: Graduate Assistants.
INR 5XXX The Media and International Relations (3).
Explores impact of visual and print media on practice and
theory of international relations. Encourages students to
question how representation of international relations
issues are produced by everyday media culture.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
POS 3258 International Relations on Film (IP) (3).
Features popular films to analyze, interpret,
conceptualize, and critique crucial aspects, issues, and
events of international relations practice.
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Liberal Studies
Janat F. Parker, Professor, Psychology, and Director of
Liberal Studies
Marcelle M. Welch, Professor, Modern Languages and
Associate Director of Liberal Studies
Kenneth Rogerson, Professor, Philosophy, Director,
Humanities, and Associate Director of Liberal Studies,
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The Liberal Studies Program exposes the student to a
wide range of courses offered by the College, while
granting the opportunity to pursue an individualized
program of studies under the Liberal Studies guidelines.
These guidelines include six categories of courses: (1)
Foundations of Liberal Studies, two courses to be taken
as early as possible; (2) Interdisciplinary Colloquia, two
courses involving faculty from several departments of the
College, and dealing with interdisciplinary topics; (3)
Natural Sciences, two courses to expose the student to
the scientific method and its application to problems in
biology, chemistry, environmental science, earth sciences,
and physics; (4) Humanities, two courses dealing with the
analysis of literary, philosophical, religious and historical
texts or works of art, music, and theatre; (5) Social
Sciences, two courses to expose the student to the basic
theories and methods of social scientists in the fields of
anthropology, economics, international relations, political
science, psychology, and sociology; (6) Artistic Creation,
one course in studio art or music, creative writing, or
theatre to allow the student to experiment with his or her
own creativity, and to experience the work of the artist.
Students are free to choose any combination of courses
within these guidelines. Under the advisement of the
Director or Associate Director of Liberal Studies, the
student will be encouraged to pursue a minor, a
certificate, or a double major.
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
Common Prerequisites
No specific courses required; all students are encouraged
to complete the Associate in Arts degree.
Recommended Courses: Arts and Sciences
concentration recommended.
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Upper Division Program
Required Courses: (33 credits)
Courses offered by any of the units of the College of Arts
and Sciences, chosen in accordance with academic
guidelines of the Program of Liberal Studies, to meet
requirements in the four following areas:
Natural Sciences 6
Humanities 6
Social Sciences 6
Artistic Creation 3
Interdisciplinary Colloquia offered by the Liberal
Studies Program 6
Foundations of Liberal Studies 6
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or
better.
Electives: (27 credits)
The remaining hours will be taken as electives.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
IDS-lnterdisciplinary Studies
IDS 2930 Faculty Scholars Seminar (1). Provides
freshman Faculty Scholars the opportunity to participate in
the interdisciplinary study of significant themes. May only
be taken twice.
IDS 3930 Foundations of Liberal Studies (3). This will
be a broad synthesis of knowledge and methods in the
Arts and Sciences taught from the perspective of different
disciplines. Specific topics will be announced in advance.
IDS 3949 Cooperative Education in Liberal Studies (3).
A student majoring in Liberal Studies may spend one
semester fully employed in industry in a capacity relating
to the major. This course must be taken as an elective.
IDS 4905 Independent Study (VAR). Cross-disciplinary
topics for individual study and research to be chosen by
students in consultation with their faculty advisors. This
course must be taken as an elective.
IDS 4920 Liberal Studies Colloquia (3). Individual
sections will study, from an interdisciplinary perspective,
issues selected and presented jointly by College faculty.
Specific topics will be announced in advance.
IDS 4930 Foundations of Liberal Studies (3). This will
be a broad synthesis of knowledge and methods in the
Arts and Sciences, taught from the perspective of different
disciplines. Specific topics will be announced in advance.
IDS 4949 Cooperative Education in Liberal Studies (3).
A student majoring in Liberal Studies may spend one
semester fully employed in industry in a capacity relating
to the major. This course must be taken as an elective.
Labor Studies
Margaret Wilson, Director, Labor Studies Concentration
Dawn Addy
Thomas Humphries
Bruce Nissen
The Liberal Studies Program of the College of Arts and
Sciences offers a Concentration in Labor Studies as an
option within the program. As an academic discipline,
Labor Studies has its roots in both the social sciences and
the workers' education movement of the early twentieth
century. Labor Studies as a discipline acknowledges
insights into the labor field which have emerged from
decades of university-union cooperation in labor affairs
apart from the traditional framework of industrial relations.
According to this concept. Labor Studies is the academic
examination of issues which confront people in the pursuit
of their need for rewarding employment. The focus of
inquiry is on workers as individuals, as members and/or
leaders in their unions or associations, and as citizens of
their communities.
People in pursuit of rewarding jobs and careers have
employed and continue to develop a variety of individual
and collective strategies to cope with the dynamics of
change in society, including the development of unions
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and other workers' associations. Because these unions
and associations also conduct autonomous economic,
social and political programs which transcend their labor
relations nexus with management, Labor Studies reaches
beyond industrial relations and addresses an additional
set of questions and concerns.
Thus, Labor Studies takes as its focus the individual
workers, the unions and associations that workers
develop, and the internal and external relations of those
unions and associations to other societal institutions in the
United States and around the world. The scope of Labor
Studies is dictated by the needs and interests of workers
and employees, including their individual, group and
organizational problems in the workplace; their
relationships with their employers; and their interactions
with the larger community, economy, and polity.
A student majoring in Liberal Studies may earn the
Concentration in Labor Studies by fulfilling the
requirements of both programs. The Concentration is a
nine-course (27-credit hour) program of study within the
Liberal Studies Degree.
Required Courses for Liberal Studies: (33 )
Thirty-three semester hours of concentration at the 3000
or 4000 level as required for all Liberal Studies students to
be selected in consultation with and agreement of advisor.
Courses are to meet requirements in the following areas:
Natural Sciences 6
Humanities 6
Social Sciences 6
Artistic Creation 3
Interdisciplinary Colloquia 6
Foundations of Liberal Studies 6
When possible, these courses should be selected from
the list of required and elective courses for Labor Studies.
All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C or
better.
Required Courses for Labor Studies Concentration:
(12)
LBS 3001 introduction to Labor Studies
Minimum of three courses (nine hours) to be chosen from
the following: (additional courses from this list may be
used to fulfil! electives). To be chosen in consultation with
and agreement of advisor.
ECO 2023
LBS 4101
LBS 4210
LBS 4501
LBS 4900
SYO 4360
Principles of Microeconomics
Theories of the Labor Movement
Women and Work in the United States
Labor Law
Directed Study in Labor Studies
Work & Society
Electives (15)
To be chosen from the following in consultation with and
agreement of advisor (some of these courses may require
prerequisites).
Economics
ECO 2013
ECO 3303
ECO 4321
ECO 4622
ECO 4701
ECO 4733
ECP4203
ECP 4204
ECS 3402
Principles of Macroeconomics
Development of Economic Thought
Radical Political Econ
Economic Development of U.S.
World Economy
Multinational Corporations
Intro to Labor Economics
Theory of Labor Economics
The Political Economy of South America
History
AMH 2020 American History 1850-Present
AMH 3270 Contemporary U.S. History
AMH 4251 The Great Depression
AMH 4500 United States Labor History
EUH 4660 Modern Europe, 1789 to the Present
LAH 3200 Latin America: The National Period
LAH 451 1 Argentina: 18th-20th Centuries
LAH 4600 History of Brazil
Industrial Engineering
EIN 4214 Safety in Engineering
EIN 4261 Industrial Hygiene
International Relations
INR 3004 Patterns of International Relations
INR 3043 Population and Society
INR 4283 International Relations, Development,
and the Third World
Labor Studies
LBS 4150
LBS 4260
LBS 4401
LBS 4461
LBS 4654
LBS 4905
LBS 4930
LBS 5464
Management
MAN 4401
MAN 4410
MAN 4610
Philosophy
PHI 2600
PHI 3636
PHM 3200
PHM 3400
Political Scier
POS 3424
POS4071
POS 4122
POT 3204
POT 3302
PUP 4004
Psychology
INP2002
Contemporary Labor Issues
Union Leadership and Administration
Labor Contract Negotiations
Labor Dispute Resolution
Comparative and International Labor
Studies
Topics in Labor Studies
Topics in Labor Studies
Labor Arbitration
Collective Bargaining
Union-Management Relations
International and Comparative Industrial
Relations
Introduction to Ethics
Professional Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Law
Legislative Process
Corporate Power and Politics
State Government and Politics
American Political Thought
Political Ideologies
Public Policy (U.S.)
Introductory Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
Public Administration
PAD 2002 Intro to Public Administration
PAD 4223 Public Sector Budgeting
PAD 5427 Collective Bargaining in the Public
Sector
Sociology/Anthropology
ANT 4007 The Organizer
ISS 3330 Ethical Issues in Social Sciences
SYA 3300 Research Methods
SYA 4010 Sociological Theories
SYO 4360 Work & Society
SYO 4530 Social Inequality
SYP 4421 Man, Society and Technology
Statistics
STA 1013 Statistics for Social Services
STA 2122 Introduction to Statistics I
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STA3123
Theatre
SPC 2600
Introduction to Statistics I
Public Speaking
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
LBS - Labor Studies
LBS 3001 Introduction to Labor Studies (3). History and
development of the labor movement, with emphasis on
union development as a response to industrialization and
technological change. Includes the structure and
functioning of modern unions, the development of modern
technology, the industrial working class, and the impact of
the rural-urban shift of labor.
LBS 3470 Labor Contract Administration (3). Use of
grievance procedure to administer a collective bargaining
agreement. Identification, research, presentation and
writing of grievance cases. Technical and legal role of
union steward.
LBS 3943 Internship in Labor Studies (3). Practical
training and experience in various aspects of labor
organization policies, practices, and procedures through
placement with a local labor organization. Reports and
papers required. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
LBS 3949 Cooperative Education in Labor Studies (1-
3). One or two semesters of part or full-time work related
to the major. Written reports and supervisor evaluations
required. Prerequisite: Permission of Labor Studies
Program.
LBS 4101 Theories of the Labor Movement (3). This
course deals with theories which have attempted to
explain the origins, developments, and functioning of the
labor movement.
LBS 4150 Contemporary Labor Issues (3). Studies of
contemporary labor issues selected from such areas as
collective bargaining, arbitration, mediation, legislation,
regulative and administrative law, employment
discrimination, and union grievances.
LBS 4154 Workers and Diversity (3). The theoretical
debates surrounding the workforce participation of women
and minorities as well as the historical position of these
groups in the labor force are studied. Students explore
social phenomena that contribute to the continuation of
discriminatory practices and study and analyze the
policies that attempt to address these issues.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
LBS 4210 Women and Work in the United States (3).
The role of women in the work force and in unions with
historical, social, and economic emphasis.
LBS 4260 Union Leadership and Administration (3).
Administration of labor organizations; labor policies and
practices; legal requirements and financial administration
of unions. Prerequisite: LBS 3001.
LBS 4401 Labor Contract Negotiations (3). A
comprehensive study of collective bargaining with
emphasis upon the private sector. Included will be
negotiations and scope of contracts, day-to-day contract
administration, and major bargaining issues.
LBS 4461 Labor Dispute Resolution (3). Theory and
practice of dispute resolution in industry arbitration
processes, grievances, mediation, fact-finding, and
conciliation. Arbitration of industrial claims and disputes,
commercial arbitration. Prerequisite: LBS 3001.
LBS 4484 Classroom Conflict Resolution (3).
Investigate conflict and violence, and help students to
develop strategies to defuse them in the classroom.
LBS 4501 Labor Law (3). Studies the history and current
functioning of labor law with special emphasis upon the
private sector.
LBS 4610 Cross Cultural Dimensions of Latin
American Labor Relations (3). A survey of the issues,
techniques, and professional competencies required to
effectively understand and contribute to furthering fluid
and productive labor management relationships in the
hemisphere.
LBS 4653 Labor Movements in Developing Countries
(3). The role that unions play in developing or recently
developed countries; the relationship between economic
development strategies and union structure/strategy; role
of unions in representing popular social sectors; special
emphasis on Latin American and Asian labor movements.
LBS 4654 Comparative and International Labor
Studies (3). A study of labor issues from a comparative
and international perspective with emphasis upon the
impact of international organizations on labor relations
systems and a comparison among major labor relations
models.
LBS 4900 Directed Study in Labor Studies (3).
Supervised reading and/or field research and training.
LBS 4905/4930 Topics in Labor Studies (1-3). Selected
topics or themes in Labor Studies. The themes will vary
from semester to semester. With a change in content,
course may be repeated.
LBS 4949 Cooperative Education in Labor Studies (1-
3). One or two semesters of part or full-time work related
to the major. Written reports and supervisor evaluations
required. Prerequisite: Permission of Labor Studies
Program.
LBS 5155 Workplace Diversity (3). Students examine
theoretical debates surrounding workforce participation of
women and minorities; historical position of these groups
in labor force; social phenomena that contribute to
discriminatory practices and development of policies to
eliminate discriminatory practices.
LBS 5215 Women in the United States Workplace (3).
Students explore womens' changing role in U.S.
workplace and development of workers' organizations
from Colonial era to modern day. Special attention given
to role of class, race, and ethnicity within context of
gender.
LBS 5406 Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations
(3). A comprehensive study of major issues and themes in
American collective bargaining. Includes origins of
collective bargaining, labor iaw, unionization, contract
negotiations patterns in contract content, impact of
external laws, public sector unions, grievance arbitration
and interest arbitration. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
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LBS 5464 Labor Arbitration (3). Study of labor dispute
resolution with emphasis on grievances, fact-finding, and
arbitration.
LBS 5465 Introduction to Mediation (3). Examines the
role of mediation in resolving civil, commercial, family,
public and workshop disputes. Incorporates mediation
principles and skills, different approaches to mediation,
and current research in mediation. Prerequisite:
Permission of instuctor.
LBS 5466 Family Mediation (3). Provides a
comprehensive understanding of conflict resolution, power
and balances, emotional and psychological issues,
negotiation techniques as well as the development of
practical skills in the field of family mediation.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LBS 5467 Civil Mediation (3). A comprehensive
understanding of the field of civil mediation as well as the
development of the practical skills to be a civil mediator.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LBS 5485 Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution (3).
Survey of the major contemporary theories of
organizational functioning and the management of conflict
within and among organizations in a globalized world.
Theories that center primarily within the fields of dispute
resolution, sociology, and social interaction/group theory
will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
LBS 5486 The Dynamics of Conflict Management (3).
Investigate conflict and violence, and help students to
develop strategies to defuse them in the classroom.
LBS 5507 Labor and Employment Law (3). Familiarizes
the student with the legal issues and rules regarding
unionization of employees, the collective bargaining
process, the relationship between the employee and
his/her union, and the administration of collective
bargaining agreements. Examines the legal framework
within which collective bargaining occurs and also
familiarizes students with additional issues of rights in
employment. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LBS 5658 Labor Movements and Economic
Development (3). Relationships between unions and
economic development strategies in developing/recently
developed countries; emphasis on social movement
unionism and unions in Latin America and Asia.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LBS 5930 Topics in Labor Studies (1-3). Selected topics
or themes in Labor Studies. Themes will vary from
semester to semester. With a change in content, course
may be repeated. May include field work. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing.
LBS 5931 Topics in the Philosophy and Methods of
Conflict Research (3). Provides an examination of the
philosophy, methods, and research in the field of conflict
resolution. The particular content and orientation of the
course may vary according to the particular focus
examined. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LBS 6906 Directed Individual Study (3). Specialized
intensive study in areas of interest to student. Student
plans and carries out independent study project under the
direction of faculty member. Topics must relate to content
of Labor Studies or ADR. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
LBS 6945 Internship Labor Studies / Alternative
Dispute Resolutions (3). Practical training and
experience in organization according to students needs
and interests. Reports and papers required. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
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Mathematics
Enrique Villamor, Professor and Chairperson
Gerardo Aladro, Associate Professor
Chingsheng Cao, Assistant Professor
Laura DeCarli, Associate Professor
Tedi Draghici, Assistant Professor
Julian Edward, Associate Professor
Domitila Fox, Instructor
Laura Ghezzi, Assistant Professor
Susan Gorman, Instructor
Gueo Grantcharov, Assistant Professor
Steven M. Hudson, Associate Professor
George Kafkoulis, Associate Professor
Mark Leckband, Associate Professor
Thomas Leness, Associate Professor
Bao Qin Li, Professor
Diana McCoy, Instructor
Abdelhamid Meziani, Professor
Richard Nadel, Instructor
Taje Ramsamujh, Associate Professor
David Ritter, Associate Professor
Michael Rosenthal, Instructor
Dev K. Roy, Associate Professor
Richard L. Rubin, Associate Professor
Philippe Rukimbira, Professor
Anthony C. Shershin, Associate Professor
Carmen Shershin, Instructor
Minna Shore, Instructor
Theodore Tachim Medjo, Associate Professor
Louis Roder Tcheugoue Tebou, Assistant Professor
Anna Wlodarczyk, Instructor
Miroslav Yotov, Assistant Professor
John Zweibel, Associate Professor
An undergraduate student may major in Mathematics or in
Mathematical Sciences. The Bachelor's degree in
Mathematics emphasizes a deeper study of pure
mathematics in the traditional mode. A student planning to
continue into graduate study should major in
Mathematics.
The Mathematical Sciences degree offers an alternative
involving more breadth. The mathematical requirements,
which are fewer and tend to be more applied, are
supplemented by additional requirements in computer
science and applied statistics.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical
Sciences
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Required Courses
Common Prerequisites
MAC 2311 Calculus I
MAC 2312 Calculus II
MAC 2313 Calculus III
COP 2210 Introduction to Programming
COP 2250
Java Programming
CGS 2423 C for Engineers
Completion of two of the following courses with labs:
BSC1010 General Biology I
BSC1010L General Biology Lab I
BSC 1011 General Biology II
BSC1011L General Biology Lab II
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
CHM1045L General Chemistry Lab I
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
CHM1046L General Chemistry Lab II
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus Lab I
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus Lab II
Courses required for the degree:
MAP 2302 Differential Equations
MAS 3105 Linear Algebra
Upper Division Program
Required Courses
Intermediate Programming ■ 3
Fundamentals of Computer Systems 3
Discrete Mathematics 3
Numerical Analysis 3
Introduction to the Theory of Algorithms 3
Advanced Differential Equations 3
Statistical Methods I and II 3-3
COP 3337
COP 3402
MAD 2104
MAD 3401
MAD 3512
MAP 4401
STA 3163-4
In addition,
COP 3530
MAA 4402
MAD 3305
MAD 4203
MAD 5405
MAP 3103
MAS 5145
MHF 4302
STA 4603
STA 4604
STA 5446
two courses from the following list:
Data Structures 3
Complex Variables 3
Graph Theory 3
Intro to Combinatories 3
Numerical Methods 3
Mathematical Modeling 3
Applied Linear Algebra 3
Mathematical Logic 3
Mathematical Techniques in Operations
Research I 3
Mathematical Techniques in Operations
Research II 3
Probability Theory 3
Electives
The balance of the 60 semester hour requirement for
graduation may be chosen from any courses in the
University approved by the student's advisor.
Remarks: The following courses are not acceptable for
credit toward graduation, unless a student has passed the
course before declaring a Mathematical Sciences major:
MAC 2233, STA 1013, STA 3122-23, STA 2023, and QMB
3150 (College of Business Administration).
Minor in Mathematical Sciences
Required Courses
MAC 231 1-2-3. Calculus I, II, III (or equivalent).
Plus MAP 2302, MAS 3105, and two courses from
those approved for the Mathematical Sciences Major
program. A grade of 'C or higher is necessary for the
minor.
Remarks: Courses completed elsewhere may be applied
to the Mathematical Sciences minor, with the approval of
the department. However, at least 2 of the 4 courses
noted above, excluding MAC 2311-2-3, must be
completed at FIU.
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Required Courses
Common Prerequisites
MAC 2311 Calculus I
MAC 2312 Calculus II
MAC 2313 Calculus III
COP 2210 Introduction to Progamming
COP 2250
Java Programming
CGS 2423 C for Engineers
Completion of two of the following courses with labs:
BSC 1010 General Biology I
BSC 1010L General Biology Lab I
BSC 101 1 General Biology II
BSC 1 01 1 L General Biology Lab II
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
CHM 1045L General Chemistry Lab I
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
CHM 1046L General Chemistry Lab II
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus Lab I
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus Lab II
Courses required for the degree:
MAP 2302 Differential Equations
MAS 3105 Linear Algebra
Upper Division Program
Required Courses
MAA 3200 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 3
MAA 421 1 Advanced Calculus 3
MAS 4301 Algebraic Structures 3
STA 4321 Mathematical Statistics I 3
In addition, three courses from each of the following
lists.
List 1
MAD 4203 Introduction to Combinatorics 3
MAA 4402 Complex Variables 3
MTG3212 College Geometry 3
MAS 4213 Number Theory 3
MAA 4212 Topics in Advanced Calculus 3
MAS 4302 Topics in Algebraic Structures 3
MTG4302 Topology * 3
List 2
MAP 4401 Advanced Differential Equations 3
MAD 3305 Graph Theory 3
MAP 3103 Mathematical Modeling 3
STA 4322 Mathematical Statistics II 3
MAD 3401 Numerical Analysis 3
MHF 4302 Mathematical Logic 3
MHF4102 Axiomatic Set Theory 3
Electives
The balance of the 60 semester hour requirement for
graduation may be chosen from any courses in the
University approved by the student's advisor.
Remarks: The following courses are not acceptable for
credit toward graduation, unless a student has passed the
course before declaring a Mathematics major: MAC 2233,
STA 1013, STA 3122-23, STA 2023, and QMB 3150
(College of Business Administration).
Minor in Mathematics
Required Courses
MAC 231 1-2-3 Calculus l-l-lll (or equivalent).
Plus four courses from those approved for the
Mathematics Major program. MAP 2302 and MAS 3105
may be included among these four courses. A grade of 'C
or higher is necessary for the minor.
Remarks: Courses completed elsewhere may be applied
to the Mathematics minor, with the approval of the
department. However, at least 2 of the 4 courses noted
above, excluding MAC 2311-2-3, must be completed at
FIU.
Certificate in Actuarial Studies
The department offers a certificate in Actuarial Studies.
For further information refer to the Certificate section at
the end of the College of Arts and Sciences' section.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
MAA-Mathematics, Analysis; MAC-Mathematics, Calculus
and Pre-Calculus; MAD-Mathematics, Discrete; MAP-
Mathematics, Applied; MAS-Mathematics, Algebraic
Structures; MAT-Mathematics, General; MGF-
Mathematics, General and Finite; MHF-Mathematics,
History and Foundations; MTG- Mathematics, Topology
and Geometry.
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
MAA 3200 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3).
Topics include: naive set theory, functions, cardinality,
sequences of real numbers and limits. Emphasis on
formal proofs. Prerequisite: MAC 2313. (F)
MAA 4211 Advanced Calculus (3). An intense study of
the foundations of calculus. Topics may include: the real
number system, continuity, differentiation, Riemann-
Stieltjes integration, and series of functions. Note: The
student must complete MAA 3200 before attempting this
course. Prerequisites: MAC 2313, MAS 3105 and MAA
3200. (S)
MAA 4212 Advanced Calculus II (3). A sequel to MAA
4211. Topics may include: theory of integration; analysis
in several variables; and Fourier series. Prerequisite: MAA
4211.
MAA 4402 Complex Variables (3). An introduction to
complex variables, beginning with the algebra and
geometry of the complex number system. Topics include:
complex functions; analytic functions; Cauchy's theorem
and its consequences; Taylor and Laurent series; residue
calculus; evaluation of real integrals and summation of
series; conformal mapping. Prerequisites: MAC 2313, and
MAP 2302 or MAA 421 1 . (F)
MAA 5XXX Introduction to Fourier Analysis (3). Basic
real analysis, and measure theory, LP spaces and
convolution, the Fourier transform in L 2 , Plancherel
theorem, application to differential equations and
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wavelets. Prerequisites: Advanced Calculus, Linear
Algebra.
MAC 1105 College Algebra (3). Operations on
polynomials, rational expressions, radicals; lines, cicles;
inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions;
systems of equations and inequalities. Students cannot
receive credit for both this course and MAC 2147.
Prerequisites: High school algebra and adequate
placement test score. (F,S,SS)
MAC 1114 Trigonometry (3). Trigonometric functions,
identities, conditional equations, polar coordinates,
vectors, polar graphs, complex numbers, DeMoivre's
Theorem, conic sections. Student cannot receive credit for
both this course and MAC 2147 Precalculus. Prerequisite:
Grade of "C" or higher in College Algebra. (F,S,SS)
MAC 2147 Pre-calculus Mathematics (3). Topics to be
covered include: functions, exponential and logarithmic
functions, trigonometry and the basics of analytic
geometry. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
and adequate placement test score. (F,S,SS)
MAC 2233 Calculus For Business (3). A one semester
introduction to the basic notions of calculus. Specific
topics include: Differential Calculus using polynomial,
exponential and logarithmic functions, and its application
to optimization; integral calculus with area and probability
applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or higher in
College Algebra or Precalculus or adequate placement
test score. (F,S,SS)
MAC 2311 Calculus I (4). Limits, derivatives and their
formulas, applications of derivatives, introduction to anti
derivatives, introduction to parametric curves.
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or higher in Trigonometry or
Precalculus or adequate placement test score. (F,S,SS)
MAC 2312 Calculus II (4). Applications of the integral,
integration techniques, improper integrals, Riemann
sums, the integral, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus,
infinite series, Taylor series, polar coordinates, parametric
equations. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or higher in
Calculus I or AP Calculus credit. (F,S,SS)
MAC 2313 Multivariate Calculus (4). This course deals
with the differential and integral calculus of real valued
multivariate functions. The topics include: directional and
partial derivatives, gradients, and their applications;
differential calculus of vector valued functions; multiple,
iterated, line, and surface integrals. Prerequisites: MAC
2312 or equivalent with a grade of 'C or better. (F,S,SS)
MAD 1100 Mathematics for Information Technology
(3). Introduction to discrete mathematical structures with
emphasis on applications to information technology:
binary numbers, logic, sets, functions, recursion,
combinatories, graph theory, boolean algebras.
Prerequisite: College Algebra.
MAD 2104 Discrete Mathematics (3). Sets, functions,
relations, permutations, and combinations, propositional
logic, matrix algebra, graphs and trees, Boolean algebra,
switching circuits. Prerequisites: COP 2210 or CGS 2420.
(F,S,SS)
MAD 3305 Graph Theory (3). An introduction to the study
of graphs. Topics include the following: paths and circuits,
connectedness, trees, shortest paths, networks, planar
graphs, the coloring of graphs, and directed graphs.
Applications of graphs to computer science will be
discussed. Prerequisites: COP 2210 or CGS 2420 and
either MAS 3105 or MAD 2104. (F,S,SS)
MAD 3401 Numerical Analysis (3). Basic ideas and
techniques of numerical analysis. Topics include: finite
differences, interpolation, solution of equations, numerical
integration and differentiation, applications, introduction to
applied linear algebra. This course will make extensive
laboratory use of the computer facility. Prerequisites: COP
2210 or CGS 2420 and MAC 2312. (F,S,SS)
MAD 3512 Theory of Algorithms (3). Strings, formal
languages, finite state machines, Turing machines,
primitive recursive and recursive functions, recursive
unsolvability. Prerequisite: MAD 2104. Computer Science
majors must also take COT 3420. (F,S,SS)
MAD 4203 Introduction to Combinatorics (3). A survey
of the basic techniques of combinatorial mathematics.
Topics will include the Pigeonhole Principle, Binomial
Coefficients, Inclusion-Exclusion, Recurrence Relations,
and Generating Functions. Prerequisites: MAC 2313 or
both MAC 2312 and MAD 2104. (SS)
MAP 2302 Differential Equations (3). An introduction to
differential equations and their applications, based upon a
knowledge of calculus. Topics to include: initial value
problems of the first order, numerical solutions, systems
of differential equations, linear differential equations,
Laplace transforms, series solutions. Prerequisite: MAC
2312 with a grade of 'C or better. (F,S,SS)
MAP 3103 Mathematical Modeling and Applications
(3). A course to provide an understanding of the use of
mathematical models in the description of the real world.
Basic principles in the philosophy of formal model building
as well as specific models will be considered.
Prerequisites: MAS 3105 and either MAC 2313 or MAP
2302.
MAP 3104 Topics in Mathematical Modeling (3). A
sequel to MAP 3103. In-depth study of techniques listed
for MAP 3103. Prerequisite: MAP 3103.
MAP 4401 Advanced Differential Equations (3). A
second course in differential equations. Topics may
include: Bessel functions and other special functions
arising from classical differential equations, Sturm-
Liouville problems, partial differential equations, transform
techniques. Prerequisites: MAP 2302 and MAC 2313. (S)
MAP 5467 Stochastic Differential Equations and
Applications (3). Review of measure theory, stochastic
processes, Ito Integral and its properties, martingales and
their generalisations, stochastic differential equations,
diffusions. Applications to boundary value problems and
finance. Prerequisites: MAS 3105, MAP 4401, MAA4211,
MAA 5616 or permission of instructor.
MAS 3105 Linear Algebra (3). An introduction to the
topics in linear algebra most often used in applications.
Topics include: matrices and their applications;
simultaneous linear equations and elementary operations;
linear dependence; vector spaces; rank and inverses;
inner products and 'best' approximations; numerical
solutions of simultaneous linear equations; eigen-values
and eigenvectors; iterative methods for calculating
eigenvalues; and systems of linear equations.
Prerequisite: MAC 2312. (F,S,SS)
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MAS 3931 Topics in Actuarial Mathematics (1). Topics
related to calculus/linear algebra such as mono-tone
sequences, least upper bound, complex arithmetic, solid
analytic geometry, linear transformations. Mathematics
involved in insurance. Prerequisite: Admission to Actuarial
Studies Certificate program.
MAS 4213 Number Theory (3). Topics to be discussed
are selected from the following: congruences, Diophantine
equations, distribution of primes, primitive roots, quadratic
reciprocity, and classical theorems of number theory.
Prerequisites: MAA 3200 or MAD 2104 or permission of
the instructor. (SS)
MAS 4301 Algebraic Structures (3). An introduction to
abstract mathematical structures of modem algebra.
Fundamental concepts of groups, rings, and fields will be
studied. Note: the student must complete MAA 3200
before attempting this course. Prerequisites: MAS 3105
and MAA 3200. (S)
MAS 4302 Topics in Algebraic Structures (3). A sequel
to Algebraic Structures. Topics may include: a
continuation of the study of groups, rings and/or fields;
polynomial domains; Euclidean domains; and Galois
theory. Prerequisite: MAS 4301 .
MAT 2949 Cooperative Education in Mathematical
Sciences (1-3). One semester of full-time supervised
work in an outside organization taking part in the
University Co-op program. A written report and supervisor
evaluation will be required of each student. Prerequisites:
Calculus I and COP 2210.
MAT 3905 Independent Study (VAR). Individual
conferences, assigned readings, and reports on
independent investigations.
MAT 3930 Special Topics (VAR). A course designed to
give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special
studies not otherwise offered.
MAT 3949 Cooperative Education in Mathematical
Sciences (1-3). One semester of full-time supervised
work in an outside organization taking part in the
University Co-op Program. Limited to students admitted to
the Co-op Program. A written report and supervisor
evaluation will be required of each student. Prerequisites:
Calculus II and COP 2210.
MAT 4905 Independent Study (VAR). Individual
conferences, assigned readings, and reports on
independent investigations.
MAT 4930 Special Topics (VAR). A course designed to
give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special
studies not otherwise offered.
MAT 4943 Mathematical Sciences Internship (VAR). A
special program to encourage students to get on-the-job
experience in computer sciences, statistics, or
mathematics in an industrial enterprise, governmental
agency or other organization. Requirements: minimum
grade of 'B' or higher in all courses in the major area, and
approval by Departmental Internship Committee.
Application is required at least one term in advance of
registration for this course.
MAT 4949 Cooperative Education in Mathematical
Sciences (1-3). One semester of full-time supervised
work in an outside organization taking part in the
University Co-op Program. Limited to students admitted to
the Co-op Program. A written report and supervisor
evaluation will be required of each student. Prerequisites:
Calculus II, a statistics course, and COP 2120.
MGF 1106 Finite Mathematics (3). Study of concepts
and applications involving finite mathematical processes
such as sets, combinatorial techniques, formal logic,
discrete probability, linear systems, matrices, linear
programming. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of high
school algebra. (F,S,SS)
MGF 1107 The Mathematics of Social Choice and
Decision Making (3). Voting systems and their desirable
properties. Weighted voting systems, fair division
procedures, apportionment methods and game theory.
MHF 3404 History of Mathematics (3). Development of
mathematical thought through the ages. Topics may
include equation solving, trigonometry, astronomy, and
calculus. Prerequisite: MAC 2312. (S)
MHF 4102 Axiomatic Set Theory (3). Axioms of set
theory, order and well-foundedness, cardinal numbers,
ordinal numbers, axiom of choice, special topics.
Prerequisites: MAA 3200 or permission of the instructor.
(S, alternate years)
MHF 4302 Mathematical Logic (3). A study of formal
logical systems and their applications to the foundations
of mathematics. Topics to be selected from the following:
definition of mathematical proofs; set theory; analysis
formalized with the predicate calculus; theorem of Godel
and Church; recursive function theory; and idealized
computers. Prerequisites: MAA 3200 or MAD 3512. (S,
alternate years)
MHF 5325 Theory of Recursive Functions (3). Turing
machines, decision problems, coding, s-m-n theorem,
Rice's and Myhill's theorems, oracles, degrees, finite and
infinite injury constructions. Prerequisites: MHF 4302 or
COT 5420.
MTG 1204 Geometry for Education (3). Introduction for
teachers to basic concepts of Euclidean geometry with
ideas and activities adaptable to classroom. Students
study and analyze pattern, learning and enhancing
analytic, creative and visualization skills.
MTG 3212 College Geometry (3). A study of the basic
structure of Euclidean geometry together with topics from
advanced Euclidean geometry and non-Euclidean
geometry. Prerequisites: Calculus II or permission of the
instructor. (S)
MTG 4254 Differential Geometry (3). Hypersurfaces in
R n . Geodesies and curvature. Parametrisation of
surfaces, abstract manifolds. Integration, surfaces with
boundary, Stokes Theorem. Isometries and intrinsic
geometry. Gauss-Bonnet Theorem. Prerequisites: MAC
231 1 , MAS 3105, MAP 2302 or permission of instructor.
MTG 4302 Topology (3). An introductory course in
topology requiring a prerequisite knowledge of calculus.
Topics to be discussed will be selected from the following:
topological spaces, metric spaces, continuity,
completeness, compactness, separation axioms, products
spaces, subspaces, convergence, and homotopy theory.
Prerequisites: MAC 2313, MAS 3105, and MAA 3200.
(SS)
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STA 4603-STA 4604 Mathematical Techniques of
Operations Research I and II (3-3) . An introduction to
those topics in mathematics associated with studies in
operations research. Topics include the following: linear
programming and related topics, dynamic programming,
queuing theory, computer simulation, network analysis,
inventory theory, decision theory, integer programming.
Prerequisites: MAS 3105 and either STA 3033 or STA
4322.
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Modern Languages
Maida Watson, Professor and Chairperson
Aurelio Baldor, Instructor
Pascale Becel, Associate Professor
Jean-Robert Cadely, Associate Professor
Eric Camayd-Freixas, Associate Professor
Ricardo Castells, Professor
James O. Crosby, Professor Emeritus
Maria Antonieta Garcia, Instructor
Maria Asuncion Gomez, Associate Professor
Yvonne Guers-Villate, Professor Emeritus
Asuka Haraguchi, Instructor
John B. Jensen, Professor
Santiago Juan-Navarro, Associate Professor
Peter A. Machonis, Associate Professor
Marian Montero-Demos, Associate Professor
Monica Prieto, Assistant Professor
Ana Roca, Professor
Juan Torres-Pou, Associate Professor
Augusta Vono, Instructor
Marcelle Welch, Professor
Florence Yudin, Professor
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation
Common Prerequisites
French
FRE1120 French I
FRE1121 French II
FRE 2200 Intermediate French
Required for the Major:
FRE 2241 Intermediate French Conversation
Portuguese
Common Prerequisites
POR1130 Portuguese I
POR1131 Portuguese II
POR 2200 Intermediate Portuguese
Required for the Major:
POR 3400 Advanced Oral Communication
Spanish
Common Prerequisites
SPN1120 Spanish I
SPN1121 Spanish II
SPN 2200 Intermediate Spanish
Required for the Major:
SPN 2210 Oral Communication Skills
or
SPN 2340 Intermediate Spanish for Native
Speakers
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Upper Division Program: (60)
Required Courses
Foreign Language 33 semester hours
Electives 27 semester hours
Students in the Teacher Preparation Program carry two
majors: Modern Language and Modern Language
Education and must request admission to both programs.
(Students interested in teacher certification should contact
the College of Education at (305) 348-2721 .)
Requirements for all Modern Language Majors
All majors must have a designated faculty advisor, and all
are required to take 33 semester hours in the Department
of Modern Languages, with a grade of 'C or higher.
Requirements For Spanish Majors
To undertake a major in Spanish, a student must
demonstrate a proficiency in the language at the
intermediate level. This may be done by an examination
administered by the Department, or by completing SPN
2200 (non-native speakers) or SPN 2340 (native
speakers).
Required credits for Major (33)
(21 credits of Core Courses and 12 credits of electives)
Core Courses
SPN 3301 Review Grammar and Writing 3
SPN 3341
SPN 3422
Advanced Spanish for Native Speakers 3
Advanced Grammar and Composition I 3
or
SPN 3423 Advanced Grammar and Composition II 3
SPW 3820 Peninsular Spanish Literature 3
SPW3130 Spanish American Literature 3
SPN 3733 General Linguistics 3
(or equivalent)
One additional course in Spanish Linguistics 3
One additional course in Spanish
or
Spanish American Literature 3
(Students who have advanced proficiency in Spanish
may replace the six language credits with electives in
Spanish at the 3000 or 4000 level with the written
permission of their advisors).
Elective Courses
Twelve credits of electives in Spanish at the 3000 or 4000
level from a range of courses in Spanish/Spanish
American literature, Spanish linguistics, Hispanic culture,
and Translation/ Interpretation.
SPN 3733 General Linguistics (or equivalent) is a
prerequisite for other linguistics
offerings.
Requirements for French Majors (33)
Basic Courses:
Grammar (6)
FRE 3420 Review Grammar/ Writing I (non-native
or near-native speakers)
FRE 3421 Review Grammar Writing II
FRE 4422 Review Grammar/ Writing III
Conversation (3)
FRE 3410
FRE 3413
FRE 3504
Phonetics (3)
FRE 3780 French Phonetics
Advanced Courses:
Literature (at least nine credits)
FRW 3200 French Literature I
Advanced French Conversation (non-
native or near-native speakers)
Communication Arts
Language and Culture
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FRW 3201
French Literature II
FRW 3810 Literary Analysis
Two 3-credit literature courses (FRW) preferably taken in
different literary periods or genres.
Linguistics (3)
FRE 4840 History of the Language I
FRE4841 History of the Language II
FRE 4503 Francophonie
FRE 4850 Structure of Modern French
Civilization (6)
Language and Culture
History of French Society
Contemporary French Society
Senior Seminar (Civilization)
FRE 3504
FRE 3500
FRE 4501
FRE 4935
Elective (3)
French linguistics or literature 3
Requirements for Portuguese Majors (33)
21 credits of core Courses and 12 credits of electives
All majors in the Department of Modern Languages are
required to take 33 semester hours in the Department.
Twenty-one of these must be in Portuguese (POR or
POW prefix) at a level of POR 3400 or above. The other
12 credits may be upper-division courses in a second
language, linguistics, culture, or translation, with the
approval of the advisor. Courses focusing on Brazil or
Portugal offered by other departments may be counted
toward the degree with approval of advisor and
chairperson of the Department.
Requirements for Other Language Majors
A major in a language other than Spanish or French may
take only 21 credits in the major target language, but
completion of at least two semesters of a second foreign
language is recommended. There is no fixed sequence of
courses required, and a student may enroll in any course
offered for majors, provided he or she meets the course
prerequisites.
Minor in French Language and Culture
A student majoring in another discipline may earn an
academic minor in French Language and Culture by
taking 1) 12 semester hours of course work in French
language FRE 3410, FRE 3420/3421, FRE 3780; 2) three
semester hours in French Civilization and Culture FRE
3500 or FRE 4501; 3) three semester hours of restricted
electives courses in French linguistics, French Translation
Skills or French Literature I, FRW 3200.
Minor in Portuguese
A student majoring in another discipline may earn an
academic minor in Portuguese by taking 12 semester
hours of course work in the language at the level of POR
3420 or above, and six additional hours in Portuguese or
in approved courses in a related discipline, such as
linguistics or the civilization of Portuguese-speaking
peoples.
Minor in General Translation Studies
In order to obtain an academic minor in General
Translation Studies, a student takes 12 semester hours in
translation/interpretation courses (FOT, FRT, or SPT
prefix), with grades of B or better, and nine additional
hours in courses of immediate relevance to the program,
to be approved by the Director of the program. Normally
these will be selected from among offerings in Political
Science, Economics, International Relations, Sociology,
Anthropology, Computer Science or Modern Languages.
At least two of them should be taken outside of Modern
Languages. Courses in basic and intermediate instruction
shall not be counted for the minor.
Minor in Spanish Language and Culture
Required Credits for Minor
Fifteen credits of Core Courses and three credits of
electives. Total: 18 semester hours.
Core Courses
SPN 3301 Review Grammar and Writing 3
or
SPN 3341 Advanced Spanish for Native Speakers 3
SPN 3733 General Linguistics 3
(or equivalent)
SPW 3820 Peninsular Spanish Literature 3
SPW3130 Spanish American Literature 3
One SPN course on Culture 3
Elective Courses
Three credits in Spanish at the 3000 or 4000 level in
language, literature, culture, or translation/interpretation.
Students who have advanced proficiency in Spanish may
replace SPN 3422 Advanced Grammar and Composition I
or SPN 2341 Advanced Spanish for Native Speakers with
another upper-level Spanish elective with the written
permission of their advisors.
SPN 3733 (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for other
linguistics offerings.
Basic Language Instruction
The department offers three-semester sequences of
instruction in beginning and intermediate Arabic, Chinese,
French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese,
Spanish, Russian, and beginning instruction in other
languages.
The courses in basic language instruction are designed
primarily for persons wishing to acquire conversational
ability in a foreign language; but they provide training in all
four language skills listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. Students are advised to consult the Departmental
course listing for specific sections.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
ARA-Arabic Language; CHI-Chinese Language; FOL-
Foreign Languages; FOT-Foreign Languages in
Translation; FOW-Foreign Languages, Comparative
Literature; FRE-French Language; FRT-French
Translation; FRW-French Literature (Writings); GER-
German Language; GET-German Translation; HBR -
Hebrew; ITA-ltalian Language; ITT-ltalian Translation;
JPN-Japanese Language; LIN-Linguistics; POR-
Portuguese Language; POW-Portuguese Literature
(Writings); PRT-Portuguese Translation; RUS-Russian
Language; SPN-Spanish Language; SPT-Spanish
Translation; SPW-Spanish Literature (Writings).
(See English listing for additional Linguistics courses.)
ARA 3130 Arabic I (5). Provides training in the acquisition
and application of basic language skills.
ARA 3131 Arabic II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
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ARA 3210 Intermediate Arabic (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
CHI 3130 Chinese I (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
CHI 3131 Chinese II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
CHI 3210 Intermediate Chinese (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
CHI 3440 Business Chinese (3). Introduces the culture,
economy, and commerce of present-day China.
Emphasis will be placed on various Business situational
dialogues and communicative writing. Prerequisites: CHI
3130, CHI 3131.
FIL 4528 Hispanic Culture: Women and Film (3).
Images and roles of Hispanic women in Latin America,
Spain and the United States. Discussion, analysis, and
writing. Course aims to enhance students' understanding
of women in Hispanic culture through films and readings.
FIL 5526 Spanish Film (3). The history of film in Spain
and discussions of films by the most important 20th
Century directors.
FIL 5527 Latin American Film (3). The study of 20th
Century films and documentaries produced by leading
Latin American directors. Films are examined in relation to
Latin American Society and its literary creations.
FOL 1000 Elementary Foreign Language (3). Emphasis
on oral skills, contemporary language and culture.
Content oriented to students with specific professional or
leisure interests. For languages not often taught. This
course is not part of a series. No prerequisites.
FOL 3013 Language Skills for Professional Personnel
(3). The course is geared to the special linguistic needs of
community groups (medical, business, technical, etc.).
FOL 3732 Romance Linguistics (3). The common and
distinctive Romance features. Survey of linguistic
geography and internal/external influences.
FOL 3905 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or apprenticeship.
FOL 3930 Special Topics (3). Readings and discussion
of literary/linguistic topics to be determined by students
and teacher.
FOL 3949 Cooperative Education in Modern
Languages (3). A student majoring in one of the
Humanities (English, History, Modern Languages, Visual
Arts or Performing Arts) may spend one or two semesters
fully employed in industry or government in a capacity
relating to the major. Prerequisite: Permission of
Cooperative Education Program and major department.
FOL 3955 Foreign Study (3-12). Study abroad credits.
Individual cases will be evaluated for approval.
FOL 4905 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
FOL 4930 Special Topics (3). Independent readings,
research, or project.
FOL 4935 Senior Seminar (3). Topics and approach to
be determined by students and instructor.
FOL 4949 Cooperative Education in Modern
Languages (3). A student majoring in one of the
Humanities (English, History, Modern Languages, Visual
Arts or Performing Arts) may spend one or two semesters
fully employed in industry or government in a capacity
related to the major. Prerequisites: Permission of
Cooperative Education Program and major department.
FOL 4958 Foreign Study: Advanced Language
Literature (VAR 3-12). Study abroad credits. Individual
cases will be evaluated for approval.
FOL 5735 Romance Linguistics (3). The common and
distinctive Romance features. Survey of linguistic
geography and internal/external influences.
FOL 5906 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
FOL 5945 Foreign Exchange Internship (0). Foreign
exchange students perform graduate research in the
Department of Modern Languages and English as a
corequisite to their assistantship in the Modern
Languages Department. Prerequisite: Admission to the
Foreign Exchange Program.
FOT 2120 Literature in Translation (3). Masterpieces of
French literature in English. Comparative use of the
original text. Discussion and interpretation.
FOT 3800 Translation/Interpretation Skills (3).
Emphasis on basic principles and practice application.
FOT 3810 Creative Writing/Translation (3). Training
through non-structured writing. Examination of various
approaches to the problems and objectives of creative
translation.
FOT 4130 European Literature in Translation (3). For
students proficient in more than one foreign language.
Content and focus to be determined by student and
instructor.
FOT 4801 Professional Translation/Interpretation (3).
Techniques and resources for professional translation and
interpretation. Prerequisite: FOT 3800.
FOT 5125 Literature in Translation (3). Masterpieces of
world literature. Open to students who are proficient in
more than one language.
FOT 5805 Translation/Interpretation Arts (3). The
language barrier and translation and interpretation. Types,
modes, and quality of T/l: philological, linguistic, and
socio-linguistic theories. History of T/l from Rome to date.
The impact of T/l on Inter-American developments.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the
instructor.
FOW 3520 Prose and Society (3). The dynamics of
participation and alienation between prose writers and
their environment.
FOW 3540 Bicultural Writings (3). Experiment in
linguistic pluralism. Content and focus to be determined
by the international community.
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FOW 3580 Intellectual History (3). The interaction or
dissociation among writers in a critical historical period.
Study of primary sources and their contemporary
evaluations.
FOW 3582 Literature of Reform (3). The consciousness
of change in verbal art.
FOW 3584 Literature of Repression (3). The
consciousness of constraints, their adoption and/or
rejection in verbal art.
FOW 4152 European Literature in Translation (3). For
students proficient in more than one foreign language.
Content and focus to be determined by students and
instructor.
FOW 4390 Genre Studies (3). Examination of a single
literary form (e.g. short story, poetry), or the study of
interaction between literary types (e.g. novel and drama).
FOW 4590 Creative Modes (3). Discussion of a single
mode or a plurality of epoch styles such as
classical/baroque, realism/surrealism. The
peculiar/common features of expressive media.
FOW 4790 The Literary Generation (3). The real and
apparent shared ideals of an artistic generation, its
influence and range.
FOW 4810 Problems in Reading and Interpretation (3).
The identification and appreciation of techniques for
sensitive reading and discussion of literary texts.
FOW 5395 Genre Studies (3). Examination of a single
literary form (e.g. short story, poetry), or the study of
interaction between literary types (e.g. novel and drama).
FOW 5545 Bicultural Writings (3). Experiment in
linguistic pluralism. Content and focus to be determined
by the international community.
FOW 5587 Comparative Studies (3). Cross-over and
distinctiveness in a multi-language problem, period, or
aesthetic.
FOW 5934 Special Topics in Language/Literature (3).
Content and objectives to be determined by students and
teacher.
FOW 5938 Graduate Seminar (3). Topic and approach to
be determined by students and instructor. (Approval of the
Department required.)
FRE 1013 Language Skills for Professional Personnel
(1-3). The course is geared to the special linguistic needs
of community groups (medical, business, technical, etc.).
FRE 1115 Accelerated Basic French (5). Accelerated
course for students who already have some basic
knowledge of French. Encourages rapid acquisition by
intensive exposure to the language. Prerequisites: At least
one year of High School French or equivalent.
FRE 1120 French I (5). Course designed specifically for
beginning university students with no previous language
study. Emphasis on oral French and on acquiring basic
language skills.
FRE 1121 French II (5). Emphasis on oral French and on
acquiring basic language skills.
FRE 2200 Intermediate French (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
FRE 2241 Intermediate French Conversation (3).
Development of oral skills through skits, debates, and
hypothetical situations. Open to non-native speakers
Prerequisites: FRE 1121 or FRE 11 30 or equivalent.
FRE 2270 Foreign Study (3-12). Intermediate level. One
semester full-time credit for foreign residence and study.
Individual cases will be evaluated for approval.
FRE 2443 French for Business (3). Introduces the minor
and non-major to the culture, economy, and commerce of
modern-day France. Extensive practice in business writing
and communication. Conducted in French. Prerequisite:
FRE 1121.
FRE 3410 Advanced French Conversation (3). To
develop oral proficiency skills and a greater awareness of
French culture.
FRE 3413 Communication Arts (3). Develop
communicative competence through intensive oral class
work. Emphasis on ability to express ideas and
appreciation of multiple aspects of French culture.
FRE 3420 Review Grammar/Writing I (3). Practice in
contemporary usage through selected readings in culture
and civilization. Development of writing and speaking
ability in extemporaneous contexts. The course will be
conducted exclusively in the target language.
FRE 3421 Review Grammar/Writing II (3). Instruction
and practice in expository writing in French, with emphasis
on organization, correct syntax, and vocabulary building.
Prerequisite: FRE 3420.
FRE 3441 Advanced Business French (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
business skills from an applied language vantage point.
Prerequisites: FRE 3440 or permission of the instructor.
FRE 3500 History of French Civilization (3). Open to
any student who understands the target language. The
development of a particular civilization. Emphasis on the
evolution of a society, its ideas and its values.
FRE 3504 Language and Culture (3). Emphasis on oral
skill applied to contemporary culture, to enhance student's
knowledge and understanding of French way of life in
Francophone world. Emphasis is also placed on
acquisition and intensive practice of vocabulary and
grammar. Prerequisites: FRE 3410 or permission of the
instructor.
FRE 3740 Applied Linguistics (3). Examination of
available linguistic materials for self-instruction. Problem
solving in syntax and phonetics, through the application of
modern/ traditional methods.
FRE 3780 French Phonetics (3). An introductory course
in French linguistics. Includes the International Phonetic
Alphabet and a systematic inventory of all the sounds of
French, with refinement exercises in the language
laboratory. Prerequisites: FRE 2200 or equivalent.
FRE 3781 Intermediate French Phonetics (1).
Pronunciation of French for non-majors. Includes an
introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and a
systematic review of the sounds of French. Prerequisites:
FRE 1120 and FRE 1121.
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FRE 3820 Dialectology (3). Definition and analysis.
Problem-solving in dialect classification.
FRE 4391 French Cinema (3). In-class viewing and
discussion of selected French films to develop knowledge
and understanding of this important aspect of French
culture from beginnings to the present. Prerequisites:
FRW 3200 or FRW 3810 and another FRW course.
FRE 4422 Review Grammar/Writing III (3). A study of
various aspects of forms and styles, with emphasis on
expository writing in French. Prerequisite: FRE 3421.
FRE 4470 Foreign Study: Advanced Language/
Literature (3-15). Full-semester credit for foreign
residence and study/work. (Approval of Department
required.)
FRE 4501 Contemporary French Society (3). Course
designed primarily for French majors, advanced
undergraduates and graduates. Examination of the
cultural, ideological, socio-political and economic fabric of
France from WWI to the present. Prerequisites: FRE 3420
or permission of the instructor.
FRE 4503 La Francophonie (3). Analysis of the different
varieties of French spoken outside of France. Includes
Quebec French, African French, and French Creoles. Also
examines the political alliance of Francophone countries.
Credit will not be given for both FRE 4503 and FRE 5508.
Prerequisites: FRE 3780 or LIN 3010 or LIN 3013.
FRE 4791 French Phonology (3). Contrasts in the sound
systems of English and French.
FRE 4800 French Morphology (3). Contrasts in the
morphology and syntax of English and French.
FRE 4840 History of the Language I (3). The internal
and external history of the French language from Latin to
Old French. Examination of some of the first texts written
in French. Prerequisites: FRE 3780 or LIN 3010 or LIN
3013.
FRE 4841 History of the Language II (3). External and
internal history of the French language from 1400 to the
present. Examination of first dictionaries and grammars of
French. Survey of recent linguistic legislation concerning
the French language. Prerequisites: FRE 3780 or LIN
3010 or LIN 3013.
FRE 4850 Structure of Modern French (3). Systematic
study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon
of Modern French. Taught in English. Prerequisites: FRE
3780 or LIN 3010.
FRE 4935 Senior Seminar (3). Topic and approach to be
determined by students and instructor.
FRE 5060 Language for Reading Knowledge i (3).
Designed primarily for graduate students who wish to
attain proficiency for M.A. and Ph.D. requirements. Open
to any student who has no prior knowledge of the
language.
FRE 5061 Language for Reading Knowledge II (3).
Emphasis on translation of materials from the student's
field of specialization. Prerequisites: FRE 5060 or
equivalent.
FRE 5508 La Francophonie (3). Analysis of the different
varieties of French spoken outside of France. Includes
Quebec French, African French, and French Creoles. Also
examines the political alliance of Francophone countries.
Credit will not be given for both FRE 4503 and FRE 5508.
Prerequisites: FRE 3780 or LIN 3010 or LIN 3013.
FRE 5735 Special Topics in Linguistics (3). Content to
be determined by students and instructor. (Approval of
Department required.)
FRE 5755 Old French Language (3). Introduction to the
phonology, morphology, and syntax of the Old French
language. Reading and analysis of the 12th and 13th
century texts in their original. Comparison of major
medieval dialects. Prerequisite: FRE 4840 or FRE 5845.
FRE 5845 History of the Language I (3). The internal
and external history of the French language from Latin to
Old French. Examination of some of the first texts written
in French. Credit will not be given for both FRE 4840 and
FRE 5845. Prerequisite: FRE 3780.
FRE 5846 History of the Language II (3). External and
internal history of the French language from 1400 to the
present. Examination of first dictionaries and grammars of
French. Survey of recent linguistic legislation concerning
the French language. Credit will not be given for both FRE
4841 and FRE 5846.
FRE 5855 Structure of Modern French (3). Systematic
study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon
of Modern French. Taught in English. Credit will not be
given for both FRE 4850 and FRE 5855.
FRE 5908 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
FRT 3800 Basic Translation Exercises (3). Emphasis on
basic principles and practice application. Prerequisite:
FRE 3421.
FRT 4801 Professional Translation (3). Techniques and
resources for professional translation. Prerequisite: FRT
3800.
FRT 5805 Translation/Interpretation Arts (3).
Techniques of professional translation and interpretation.
Prerequisite: FRT 4801 .
FRW 3200 French Literature I (3). Close reading and
analysis of prose and poetry from the Middle Ages to the
17th Century.
FRW 3201 French Literature II (3). Close reading and
analysis of French prose, theatre, and poetry, from the
18th to the 20th century. Prerequsities: FRE 3421 or FRE
4422.
FRW 3280 French 19th Century Novel (3). Four major
novels by major 19th century novelists will be selected to
illustrate the development of novelist techniques as well
as of a different conception of the role of the novel that
finally made it an important literary genre. Prerequisites
FRW 3810 or another FRW course.
FRW 3300 French Comedies (3). A study in French
comedies from the 15th century to the 19th century, with
special emphasis on Moliere's plays. Prerequisite: FRW
3200.
FRW 3323 French 19th Century Drama (3). Plays will be
chosen to illustrate various literary movements in 19th
century French drama: Romanticism, Realism,
Naturalism, and Symbolism. Prerequisite: FRW 3200.
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FRW 3370 French 19th and 20th Century Short Stories
(3). Great short stories by Maupassant, Merimee,
Flaubert, Camus, and Sartre will be studied to familiarize
the student with literary criticism by a close reading and
analysis of short texts. Prerequisite: FRE 3421.
FRW 3532 French Romantic Literature (3). A study of
French Romantic generation through the works of
Lamartine, Hugo, de Musset, etc. Prerequisite: FRW
3200.
FRW 3810 Literary Analysis (3). The identification and
appreciation of techniques for sensitive reading and
discussion of literary texts.
FRW 3905 Independent Study (3). Project, field
experience, readings, or apprenticeship.
FRW 3930 Special Topics (3). Readings and discussion
of literary/linguistic topics to be determined by students
and instructor.
FRW 4123 Travel, Exile, and Cross-Cultural
Encounters (3). Drawing on writings from the turn of the
century to the present, explores the themes of exile and
escape, of cultural and visual appropriations, the
repetition and deconstruction of exotic cliches.
FRW 4212 French Classical Prose (3). Study of major
works of 17th century French authors such as Descartes,
Pascal, La Rochefoucauld, La Bruyere, etc. Prerequisites:
FRW 3200, and another FRW course.
FRW 4218 18th Century French Prose (3). Major works
by the 18th century French philosophes that illustrate the
evolution of socio-political and aesthetic thought leading
to the French Revolution. Prerequisites: FRW 3200 or
FRW 3810 and another FRW course.
FRW 4272 French Novels from the Classical Period
(3). A study of major 17th and 18th century French novels.
Course conducted in French. Prerequisites: FRW 3200,
and another FRW course.
FRW 4281 French 20th Century Novel (3). A detailed
analysis of modern novels, and a general examination of
the intellectual currents which these novels illustrate or
express (e.g. surrealism, existentialism, nou-veau roman,
post-modernism. Prerequisites: FRW 3200, and another
FRW course.
FRW 4310 Seventeenth-Century French Drama (3). A
study of French classical aesthetics through the plays of
Corneille, Moliere, and Racine. Prerequisites: FRW 3200,
and another FRW course.
FRW 4324 French 20th Century Theatre (3). Focuses on
the scope and variety of contemporary French theatre
from Claudel, through existentialism and the theatre of the
absurd, to Cixous and Cesaire. Prerequisites: FRW 3200,
and another FRW course.
FRW 4390 Genre Studies (3). Examination of a single
literary form (e.g. short story, poetry), or the study of
interaction between literary types (e.g. novel and drama).
FRW 4410 French Medieval Literature (3). A study in
different literary forms prevalent during the 12th and 15th
centuries. Read in modern French; course will be
conducted in French. Prerequisites: FRW 3200, and
another FRW course.
FRW 4420 Sixteenth-Century French Literature (3). A
study of major authors of the French Renaissance,
Rabelais, Ronsard, Montaigne, etc. Course conducted in
French. Prerequisites: FRW 3810 or 3820, and another
FRW course.
FRW 4583 Women Writers in French (3). Drawing on
the writings of women authors in French, this course
explores topics such as: the effects of narrative
techniques on subject formation, the poetics of silence
and of revolt, sexual difference versus cultural difference.
Prerequisites: FRW 3810 or 3820, and another FRW
course.
FRW 4590 Creative Modes (3). Discussion of a single
mode or a plurality of epoch styles such as
classical/baroque, realism/surrealism. The peculiar/
common features of expressive media.
FRW 4750 Francophone Literature of Africa (3).
Introduction to the Francophone literatures of Africa; study
of a literary tradition in French, with special emphasis on
post-World War II writers. Prerequisites: FRW 3200 or
another FRW course.
FRW 4751 Francophone Literature in the Caribbean
(3). Introduction to the Francophone literature of the
Caribbean; study of a literary tradition in French, with
special emphasis on post-World War II writers.
Prerequisites: FRW 3200 or another FRW course.
FRW 4905 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
FRW 4930 Special Topics (3). Independent readings,
research, or project.
FRW 5395 Genre Studies (3). Examination of a single
literary form (e.g. short story, poetry), or the study of
interaction between literary types (e.g. novel and drama).
FRW 5934 Special Topics in Language Literature (3).
Content and objectives to be determined by student and
instructor.
FRW 5938 Graduate Seminar (3). Topic and approach to
be determined by students and instructor. (Approval of the
Department required.)
GER 1120 German I (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
GER 1121 German II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
GER 2210 Intermediate German (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
GER 2240 German Intermediate Conversation (3). This
course is designed to help students maintain and increase
their conversational ability in the language while unable to
continue the regular sequence. May be repeated twice.
Prerequisites: GER 1121 or equivalent.
GER 3420 Review Grammar/Writing I (3). Practice in
contemporary usage through selected readings in culture
and civilization. Development of writing and speaking
ability in extemporaneous contexts. The course will be
conducted exclusively in the target language.
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GER 4905 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
GER 4930 Special Topics (3). Independent readings,
research, or project.
GER 5060 German for Reading Knowledge (3).
Designed primarily for graduate students who wish to
attain proficiency for M.A. or Ph.D. requirements. Open to
any student who has no prior knowledge of the language.
GER 5061 German for Reading Knowledge (3).
Emphasis on translation of materials from the student's
field of specialization. Prerequisites: GER 5060 or the
equivalent.
GET 3100 Literature in Translation (3). Masterpieces in
German literature in English. Comparative use of the
original text. Discussion and interpretation.
HAI 3213 Accelerated Haitian Creole (3). Emphasis on
oral skills, contemporary language, and culture.
HAI 3214 Accelerated Intermediate Haitian Creole (3).
Builds on accelerated course by continuing and
expanding communicative activities. Prerequisites:
Accelerated Haitian or permission of the instructor.
HAI 3370 Haiti: Study Abroad (3). Orientation to Haiti's
history, geography, religious practices, and social
customs through classroom instruction, reading, and
discussion, culminating in a two week tour of Haiti.
HAI 3500 Haiti: Language and Culture (3). Provides,
from a multidisciplinary perspective, a general
understanding of the Haitian culture and language.
HAI 5235 Haitian Creole Seminar (3). A study of the
phonological and morpho-syntactic structures of Haitian
Creole. Patterns of language usage and attitude.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
HBR 1120 Hebrew I (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
HBR 1121 Hebrew II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
HBR 2200 Intermediate Hebrew (3). Provides training in
the acquisition and application of basic language skills.
Prerequisites: One year prior study or equivalent
experience.
ITA 1120 Italian I (5). Provides training in the acquisition
and application of basic language skills.
ITA 1121 Italian II (5). Provides training in the acquisition
and application of basic language skills.
ITA 2210 Intermediate Italian (3). Provides intermediate
training in the acquisition and application of basic
language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study or
equivalent experience.
ITA 2240 Italian Intermediate Conversation (3). This
course is designed to help students maintain and increase
their conversational ability in the language while unable to
continue the regular sequence. May be repeated twice.
Prerequisites: ITA 3131 or equivalent.
ITA 3420 Review Grammar/Writing I (3). Practice in
contemporary usage through selected readings in culture
and civilization. Development of writing and speaking
ability in extemporaneous contexts. The course will be
conducted exclusively in the target language.
ITA 3421 Review Grammar/Writing II (3). Instruction and
practice in expository writing in Italian, with emphasis on
organization, correct syntax, and vocabulary building.
Prerequisites: ITA 3420 or permission of the instructor.
ITA 4905 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
ITA 4930 Special Topics (3). Independent readings,
research, or project.
ITT 3110 Literature in Translation (3). Masterpieces of
Italian literature in English. Comparative use of the
original text. Discussion and interpretation.
JPN 1120 Japanese I (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
JPN 1121 Japanese II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
JPN 3110 Introduction to Kanji (3). This course
introduces students to the fundamental structure of Kanji
(Chinese characters), including a comprehensive review
of Kana system. Prerequisite: (JPN 1 120) Japanese I.
JPN 3140 Japanese for Business (3). A study of
Japanese language in a context of Japanese business
practices, values and customs.
JPN 3200 Intermediate Japanese II (3). To help students
maintain and further improve their speaking, writing,
listening, and reading skills in Japanese in more complex
situations. Students learn how to use useful expressions
of experience and thought in advanced level of Japanese.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Japanese I.
JPN 3210 Intermediate Japanese (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
JPN 3400 Advanced Japanese I (3). Continuation of
Intermediate JPN II which provides the beginning level of
advanced training in the acquisition and application and
application of the language skills. Prerequisites: JPN I, II,
JPN Intermediate I, II.
JPN 3401 Advanced Japanese II (3). Continuation of
Advanced Japanese I which provides advanced training in
the acquisition and application of the language skills.
Prerequisites: JPN I, II, Intermediate JPN I, II, Advanced
JPN I.
JPN 3420 Japanese through Technology (3). Provides
training in the acquisition and application of the language
skills in reading, listening and typing. Prerequisites: JPN
I, JPN II.
JPN 3500 Japanese Culture and Society (3). To give
students sociocultural knowledge and well-rounded
understanding of the culture and society in Japan.
Students also have an opportunity to experience
Japanese traditional arts including Japanese Calligraphy.
JPT 3521 Japanese Literature and Cinema (3). An
introduction to modern Japanese literature and cinema
which compares literary and cinematic approahces by
focusing on Japanese society, culture and aesthetic
sense.
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JPW 4130 Reading Japanese Literature (3). Reading
and analysis of selected literary texts in contemporary
Japanese with an introduction to poetry (haiku and waka).
Prerequisites: JPN 3401 or permission of instructor.
JPW 4131 Reading Japanese Non-Fiction (3).
Advanced writing and reading of non-fictional text focusing
on Japanese culture and society. Prerequisites: JPN
3401 or permission of instructor.
LIN 3010 General Linguistics (3). Examination and
synthesis of the concepts and perspectives of major
contributions to language theory. Equivalent to SPN 3733.
Students who take SPN 3733 may not receive credit for
LIN 3010 or LIN 3013.
LIN 3200 Phonetics (3). The application of phonetic
theory and practice for speech refinement. Study of sound
patterns in communication and creative activity.
Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
LIN 3610 Dialectology (3). Definition and analysis.
Problem-solving in dialect classification. Prerequisites:
LIN 3010 or equivalent.
LIN 4326 Contrastive Phonology (3). For students
proficient in more than one foreign language. Choice of
languages to be determined by students and instructor.
Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
LIN 4433 Contrastive Morphology (3). For students
proficient in more than one foreign language. Content and
emphasis to be determined by students and instructor.
Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
LIN 4620 Studies in Bilingualism (3). Readings and
analysis of bilingual programs and binational goals.
Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
LIN 4624 Bilingualism and Language Policies (3).
Linguistic diversity and language policies in North
America The sociolinguistic situation of selected heritage
speakers, particularly Hispanic and Asian groups, and
issues in bilingualism. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or
equivalent.
LIN 4702 Applied Linguistics (3). Examination of
available linguistic materials for self-instruction. Problem-
sojying in syntax and phonetics, through the application of
modern/ traditional methods. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or
equivalent.
LIN 4722 Problems in Language Learning (3). Primarily
designed for prospective teachers, but open to all
interested students. The course will aim to devise
approaches to difficulties commonly experienced in
syntax, usage, reading and comprehension. Prerequisites:
LIN 3010 or equivalent.
LIN 4931 Special Topics in Linguistics (3). Provides the
opportunity for students and instructor to explore topics
not included in the regular course offerings. Content to be
determined.
LIN 5207C Acoustic Phonetics (3). Introduction to
principles of acoustic and instrumental phonetics,
including the physics of speech sounds and use of the
sound spectrograph and other instruments. Prerequisites:
LIN 3010, LIN 3013, plus one additional course in
phonetics or phonology. Corequisite: One of the
prerequisites may be counted as a corequisite.
LIN 56C1 Sociolinguistics (3). Principles and theories of
linguistic variation with special attention to
correspondences between social and linguistic variables.
LIN 5603 Language Planning: Linguistic Minority
Issues (3). Introduction to the field of language planning.
Minority linguistic issues in developing and developed
nations: official languages, endangered languages, and
language as problem and/or resource.
LIN 5604 Spanish in the United States (3). An
examination of the sociolinguistic research into Spanish in
the U.S.: varieties of Spanish, language attitudes,
language contact and change, and aspects of language
use. Prerequisites: LIN 3010, LIN 3013, or SPN 3733.
LIN 5613 Dialectology (3). The geography of language
variation: linguistic geography, atlases, national and
regional studies. Dialectology within a modern
sociolinguistic frame work; research approaches.
LIN 5625 Studies in Bilingualism (3). Readings and
analysis of bilingual programs and binational goals.
LIN 5720 Second Language Acquisi-tion (3). Research,
theories, and issues in second language acquisition.
Topics include the Monitor Model, the role of the first
language, motivation, age, individual differences, code-
switching, and the environment; affective variables and
attitudes.
LIN 5725 Seminar: Issues in Language Learning (3).
Seminar in applied linguistics to serve as introduction to
theory, research, and practice in language. Examines
difficulties experienced in learning syntax, oral
comprehension, usage, etc. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or
LIN 3013 or SPN 3733 or equivalents.
LIN 5760 Research Methods in Language Variation (3).
Research in sociolinguistics, dialectology, bilingualism:
problem definition, instrument design, data collection and
analysis, including sampling techniques and statistical
procedures. Prerequisites: LIN 5601, LIN 5625, LIN 5613
or other course in variation.
LIN 5825 Pragmatics (3). Study of the relationships
between language form, meaning, and use. Special
emphasis on speech act theory. Prerequisites: LIN 3010,
LIN 3013, or SPN 3733.
(See English listing for additional Linguistics courses.)
POR 1000 Elementary Portuguese (3). Emphasis on oral
skills, contemporary language, and culture. Content
oriented to students with specific professional or leisure
interests. This course is not part of a series. No
prerequisites.
POR 1130 Portuguese I (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
POR 1131 Portuguese II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
POR 2200 Intermediate Portuguese (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
POR 3230 Accelerated Portuguese I (5). Accelerated
course for students fluent in Spanish. Encourages rapid
acquisition by intensive exposure to the language through
immersion activities, videos, and culture.
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POR 3231 Accelerated Portuguese II (5). Accelerated
course for students fluent in Spanish. Builds on
Accelerated Portuguese I by continuing and expanding
communicative activities. Prerequisites: POR 3230 or
permission of the instructor.
POR 3244 Portuguese Intermediate Conversation (1).
This course is designed to help students maintain and
increase their conversational ability in the language while
unable to continue the regular sequence. May be
repeated twice. Prerequisites: POR 3231 or equivalent.
POR 3400 Advanced Oral Communication (3).
Development of oral skills through a variety of activities:
Readings and recitations, public speaking, debate, skits,
video production and drama Open to native and non-
native speakers. Prerequisite: Oral communication ability
in Portuguese.
POR 3420 Review Grammar/Writing I (3). Practice in
contemporary usage through selected readings in culture
and civilization. Development of writing and speaking
ability in extemporaneous contexts. The course will be
conducted exclusively in the target language.
POR 3421 Review Grammar/Writing II (3). Examination
of grammatical theory; discussion of the modern essay.
Practice in the detection and correction of errors in usage.
The course will focus on current international events as
content for informal talks and compositions.
POR 3440 Portuguese for Business (3). Presents the
special language needs for conducting business in
Portuguese, with emphasis on the commerce and culture
of modern Brazil. Practice in correspondence, documents,
and presentations. Prerequisites: POR 1131, POR 3230
or equivalent.
POR 3500 Luso-Brazilian Culture (3). Open to any
student who understands Portuguese. The development
of Portuguese speaking civilizations, with emphasis on
either Portugal or Brazil: history, art, music, daily life
impact on other cultures.
POR 3930 Special Topics in Language Linguistics (3).
Readings, research, and discussion of topics In
Portuguese language or linguistics to be determined by
students and instructor.
POR 4470 Foreign Study: Advanced Language
Literature (VAR). Up to a full semester credit for foreign
residence and study/work. (Approval of Department
required.)
POR 4480 Twentieth Century Brazilian Novel (3).
Emphasis on a particular period and/or region, such as
the northeast from 1930-1960: Jorge Amado, Raquel de
Queiroz, Graciliano Ramos, Lins de Rego' or similar
focus. Prerequisites" POR 323 1 or equivalent
POW 3284 Brazilian Short Story (3). Short stones oy
major Brazilian authors serve tc expand lu-tents reading
ability, help them become familiar witr. modern Brazilian
life, and learn to approach this literacy form critically.
Prerequisites: POR 3231 or equivalent.
POW 4390 Brazilian Cinema (3). An examination of
Brazilian films and culture from Cinema Novo to the
present. Focuses on the northeast, urban society, magic
and the Amazon. Taught in Portuguese.
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POW 4701 Masterworks of Brazilian Literature (3).
Readings from the most important authors of Brazil, in
several genres, presented in a chronological framework.
Authors include M. de Assis, M. de Andrade, M. Bandeira,
C. Lispector. etc. Prerequisites: POR 3231 or equivalent.
POW 4905 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
POW 4930 Special Topics (3). Independent readings,
research, or project.
PRT 3401 Literature in Translation (3). Masterpieces of
Portuguese literature in English. Comparative use of the
original text. Discussion and interpretation.
PRT 3800 Portuguese Translation I (3). Review of
theories and processes. Extensive practice in translating a
variety of short texts, with emphasis on accuracy.
PRT 3810 Introduction to Portuguese Translation and
Interpretation (3). Fundamentals of translation
processes, contrastive analysis of structures in
Portuguese and English. Exercise in the accurate
rendition of ideas from one language to the other.
Prerequisites: POR 3420 or permission of the instructor.
PRT 3812 Portuguese Interpretation i (3). Beginning
interpretation with emphasis on consecutive and sight
translation. Memory csvelopment, note-taking, techniques
of public speaking, accent reducticn. Prerequisite: PRT
3800.
PRT 4391 International Perspectives in Brazilian
Cinema (3). Addresses cinema production in Brazil in an
International context, with special emphasis on the post-
Embrafilme era and international co-production.
PRT 4801 Portuguese Translation II (3). Translation of
medium-length texts covering a range of specific topics
and prose styles attention to both accuracy and style.
Prerequisite: PRT 3800.
PRT 4802 Portuguese Translation III (3). Emphasis on
technical and literary translation; development of special
glossaries; stylistic and grammatic challenges.
Prerequisite: PRT 4801.
PRT 4813 Portuguese Interpretation II (3). Continued
work with consecutive interpretation but emphasize the
simultaneous mode, including research and graded
laboratory practice. Work witn the speaking voice.
Prerequisite: PRT 3812.
PRT 4314 Portuguese Interpretation 111 (3).
Simultaneous conference interpreting: extensive class
and laboratory practice and field experience.
Prerequisite: PRT 4811.
RUS 1120 Russian I (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skiils.
RUS 1121 Russian II (5). Provides training in the
acquisition and application of basic language skills.
RUS 2210 Intermediate Russian (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
SPN 1000 Elementary Spanish (3). Emphasis on oral
skills, contemporary language and culture. Content
oriented to students with specific professional or leisure
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interests. This course is not part of a series. No
prerequisites.
SPN 1030 Elementary Spanish for Medical Personnel
(5). Conversational elementary Spanish for medical
personnel. Recommended for non-native speakers of
Spanish who are in nursing or other health-related
professions.
SPN 1120 Spanish I (5). Course designed specifically for
beginning university students with no previous language
study. Emphasis on oral Spanish and on acquiring basic
language skills.
SPN 1121 Spanish II (5). Emphasis on oral Spanish and
on acquiring basic language skills.
SPN 2200 Intermediate Spanish I (3). Provides
intermediate training in the acquisition and application of
basic language skills. Prerequisites: One year prior study
or equivalent experience.
SPN 2201 Intermediate Spanish II (3). Last course of a
four-semester sequence which implements a proficiency-
oriented approach. Focuses on the development of
listening and reading comprehension skills, and
encourages maximum oral interaction and the practice of
writing.
SPN 2210 Oral Communications Skills (3).
Development of oral skills through skits, debates, and
contextualized communication. Prerequisites: SPN 1121
or equivalent.
SPN 2230 Intermediate Readings in Spanish (3).
Provides opportunities to develop fluency. Emphasis on
selected literary and /or cultural readings; films and group
activities intended to stimulate communication and
enhance an understanding of Hispanic culture.
Prerequisites: SPN 1121 or equivalent. Corequisite: SPN
2200 recommended.
SPN 2240 Intermediate Spanish Conversation (3). This
course is designed to help students maintain and increase
their ability in the language while unable to continue the
regular sequence. May be repeated twice. Prerequisites:
SPN 1121 or equivalent.
SPN 2270 Foreign Study (6). Intermediate level. One
semester full-time credit for foreign residence and study.
Individual cases will be evaluated for approval.
SPN 2330 Advanced Readings in Spanish (3). Further
develops, at an advanced level, appropriate reading, oral,
and writing skills. Emphasis on advanced cultural and
literary readings by Spanish and Spanish American
authors. Prerequisites: SPN 2230 or permission of
instructor.
SPN 2340 Intermediate Spanish for Native Speakers
(3). Improvement of spelling, grammar, vocabulary,
reading, writing, and oral skills for Hispanic bilinguals
educated in the U.S., with less than two years of formal
training in Spanish but whose mother tongue is Spanish.
Prerequisite: Ability to understand Spanish.
fl\ U n 346 lntGrmediate Spanish for Native Speakers II
ntp elop cult ural and linguistic competence through
S s ' ve °[ ai and written work. Emphasis will be given to
reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: SPN 2340.
SPN 3013 Language Skills for Professional Personnel
(3). The course is geared to the special linguistic needs of
the community groups (medical, business, technical, etc.).
SPN 3031 Intermediate Spanish for Medical Personnel
(3). Provides intermediate training in the acquisition and
application of medical language skills. Prerequisites: SPN
1030 or permission of the instructor.
SPN 3301 Review Grammar and Writing (3). Practice in
contemporary usage through selected readings in culture
and civilization. Development of writing and speaking
ability in extemporaneous contexts. The course will be
conducted exclusively in the target language. For non-
native speakers.
SPN 3341 Advanced Spanish for Native Speakers (3).
Improvement of literacy skills through grammar review,
composition, and selected readings of representative
Hispanic writers, including Cuban, Puerto Rican, and
Chicano authors. For U.S. Hispanic bilinguals with at least
two years of formal training in Spanish. Prerequisites:
SPN 2340 or permission of the instructor.
SPN 3401 Advanced Conversation (3). Improvement of
oral proficiency and listening comprehension skills,
correction of accent, vocabulary building. Use of small
group conversation, pronunciation tapes, and varied
outside readings.
SPN 3410 Advanced Oral Communication (3).
Development of oral skills through a variety of speaking
and conversational activities: public speaking, debate,
drama, recitation. For native speakers and advanced non-
natives. Prerequisite: Oral ability in Spanish.
SPN 3413 Communication Arts (3). Oral interpretation
and dramatic reading. Original and non-original texts will
be the content of the course. Study of shared modes of
experience and their individual linguistic expression in an
acquired language.
SPN 3422 Advanced Grammar and Composition I (3).
To consolidate the student's command of oral and written
Spanish. Advanced readings of authentic materials.
Preparation and documentation of written monographs.
For natives and advanced non-natives. Prerequisites:
SPN 2341, SPN 3301 or equivalent.
SPN 3423 Advanced Grammar and Composition II (3).
Focuses on advanced writing and reading skills.
Preparation and documentation of written monographs.
Prerequisite: SPN 3422.
SPN 3440 Spanish Business Composition/
Correspondence (3). Training in the special writing
needs of business: letter-writing, memoranda, brochures,
advertising, proposals, declarations, government
documents, etc.
SPN 3520 Spanish American Culture I (3). Introduction
to the major artistic and cultural phenomena in Latin
America. Art, music, film, and literature will be discussed
in their cultural context. Prerequisite: Ability to understand
Spanish at advanced level.
SPN 3521 Spanish American Culture II (3). Study of the
evolution of national identity in Latin America, from the
19 lh Century to the present. Prerequisites: Spanish
American Culture I or permission of instructor.
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SPN 3702 Applied Linguistics (3). Examination of
available linguistic materials for self-instruction. Problem-
solving in syntax and phonetics, through the application of
modern/traditional methods. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or
equivalent. (Conducted in Spanish).
SPN 3733 General Linguistics (3). Examination and
synthesis of the concepts and perspectives of major
contributions to language theory. (Conducted in Spanish.)
Equivalent to LIN 3010. Students who take LIN 3010 may
not receive credit for SPN 3733 or LIN 3013.
SPN 3780 Phonetics (3). The application of phonetic
theory and practice for speech refinement. Study of sound
patterns in communication and creative activity.
Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 3820 Dialectology (3). Definition and analysis.
Problem-solving in dialect classification. Prerequisites:
LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 4312 Introduction to Spanish Syntax (3). An
introduction to Spanish syntax. Topics include an
introduction to syntactic analysis and syntactic
phenomena of Spanish. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or
equivalent.
SPN 4470 Foreign Study: Advanced Language
Literature (12). Full semester credit for foreign residence
and study/work. (Approval of the Department required.)
SPN 4500 Spanish Culture (3). Open to any student who
understands the target language. The development of a
particular civilization. Emphasis on the evolution of a
society, its ideas and its values.
SPN 4790 Contrastive Phonology (3). Contrasts in the
sound systems of English and Spanish. Prerequisites: LIN
3010 or equivalent.
SPN 4802 Contrastive Syntax (3). Contrasts in the
grammatical systems of English and Spanish with
emphasis on structures with equivalent meanings.
Recommended for students of translation and
interpretation. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or permission of
the instructor.
SPN 4822 Hispanic-American Socio-linguistics (3).
Language and society in Latin America. Sociolinguistic
theory followed by consideration of specific language
problems in Spanish and Portuguese speaking areas of
the Americas. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 4840 History of the Language (3). The internal and
external history of language development. Examination of
model texts from key periods of evolution. Prerequisites:
LIN 3010 or SPN 3733 or equivalent.
SPN 4905 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
SPN 4930 Special Topics in Linguistics (3). Provides
the opportunity for students and instructor to explore
topics not included in the regular course offerings.
Content to be determined.
SPN 4936 Senior Seminar (3). Topic and approach to be
determined by students and instructor.
SPN 5060 Language for Reading Knowledge (3).
Designed primarily for graduate students who wish to
attain proficiency for M.A. or Ph.D. requirements. Open to
any student who has no prior knowledge of the language.
SPN 5061 Language for Reading Knowledge (3).
Emphasis on translation of materials from the student's
field of specialization. Prerequisites: SPN 5060 or the
equivalent.
SPN 5525 Spanish American Culture (3). A graduate
survey of the major artistic phenomena in Latin America.
Art, music, film, and literature will be discussed in their
cultural context. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and
permission of the instructor.
SPN 5536 Afro-Cuban Culture (3). Explores the role
played by blacks in Cuban culture. Issues studied include:
Afro-Cuban religions, languages, and music, as well as
the Afro-Cuban presence in literature and the arts.
SPN 5537 Special Topics in Afro-Hispanic Culture (3).
Close examination of various topics related to the culture
of African diaspora groups in the Hispanic world.
SPN 5705 The Structure of Spanish (3). An introduction
to Spanish linguistics. Topics include Spanish phonetics,
phonology, morphology, and syntax. Students who have
previously taken Syntactic Structures of Spanish and/or
Sound Structure of Spanish will not receive credit for this
course. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 5725 Syntactic Structures of Spanish and English
(3). An in-depth study of syntactic structures in Spanish
and English, with an emphasis on how linguistic theory
can account for the similarities and differences between
the two languages. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 5736 Spanish as a Heritage Language:
Acquisition and Development (3). Examines applied
linguistics research and practice concerning acquisition,
retention and literacy development of Spanish as a
minority or heritage language in the United States.
Prerequisites: LIN 3013 or 3010 or equivalent or
permission of instructor.
SPN 5805 Morphological Structures of Spanish and
English (3). A survey of the morphologies of Spanish and
English. Topics include the difference between isolating
and synthetic languages, rich vs. impoverished agreement
, and syntactic ramifications of morphology. Prerequisites:
LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 5807 Syntactic Structures of Spanish (3). The
study of syntactic structures in Spanish, topics include
different syntactic approaches to current issues in
Spanish syntax. Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 5824 Dialectology of the Spanish Caribbean (3).
Study of varieties of Spanish used in the Caribbean area,
including Miami-Cuban Spanish. The course will take
historical and contemporary perspectives and will involve
research among informants in South Florida.
Prerequisites: LIN 3010 or equivalent.
SPN 5845 History of the Language (3). Historical
development of the Spanish language, primarily from the
point of view of internal linguistic change. Spanish as an
example of general processes of language development.
Prerequisites: LIN 3010, LIN 3013.
SPN 5908 Independent Study (1-3). Project, field
experience, readings, or research.
SPT 3110 Literature in Translation (3). Masterpieces of
Hispanic literature in English. Comparative use of the
original text. Discussion and interpretation.
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SPT 3800 Foundations to Translation Skills (3).
Techniques of translation, in Spanish and English, applied
to law, business, technology, and literature.
SPT 3812 Foundations of Interpreting (3). Exercises in
sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous
interpretation in Spanish and English. Theory and
practice.
SPT 4400 African Presence in Latin American
Literature (3). Studies a selection of relevant Latin
American literary works (in translation) dealing with the
effects of African culture in Spanish-American and
Brazilian literatures.
SPT 4801 Translation Practica (3). Translation of media,
literary, and scientific texts.
SPT 4802 Practica in Oral Translation and
Interpretation (3). Sight translation into and out of
English. Introduction to the study of terminology.
Prerequisites: SPT 3812 or permission of the instructor.
SPT 4803 Practica in Legal Translation (3). Provides
advanced training in translating most commonly used
legal documents in both civil and criminal procedures.
SPT 4804 Practice in Legal Interpretation (3). Training
in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of both
civil and criminal legal proceedings before Federal and
State courts.
SPT 4805 Translation in Communication Media (3).
Provide insight into the techniques of translation of
advertising, public relations and publicity materials to be
used in the mass media such as print and broadcasting.
SPT 4806 Oral Skills for Interpreters (3). Voice
production in sight translation, consecutive and
simultaneous interpretation. Vocal projection, enunciation
and phonetics, theory and practice. Extensive exercises in
vocal control. Use of sound equipment. Prerequisite: SPT
3812.
SPT 4807 Practica in Business Translation (3).
Business and language translation and the business
world. Principles, techniques, and methods of business
translation. Extensive practical exercises in translating
routine business documents English to Spanish and vice
versa. Prerequisite: SPT 3800.
SPT 4808 Practica in Technological Translation (3).
Language and technology. The translator in the
technological world. Principles, techniques, and methods
of technological translation. Extensive practical exercises.
Prerequisite: SPT 3800.
SPT 4809 Practica in Medical Translation (3). Medical
language. The translator and the medical world.
Principles, techniques and methods of medical
translation. Extensive practical exercises in translating
routine medical documents English to Spanish and vice
versa. Prerequisite: SPT 3800.
SPT 4813 The Interpreter and Language (3). The
interpreter as a linguistics expert. The stylistic levels of
language. Legal jargon and street language in English
and Spanish. Dialectal problems. Practical and ethnical
problems. Prerequisite: SPT 3812.
SPT 4814 Conference Interpreting (3). Interpreting for
international conferences and for diplomacy. Intensive
practice in simultaneous interpretation. Prerequisite: SPT
3812.
SPT 4820 Computer-Aided Translation (3). The
translating machine and computer-aided translation.
Machine operation. Selected applications of computer
translating texts from various disciplines. Correction of
translated texts with computers. Prerequisites: SPT 3800,
CDA 2310, and permission of director of program.
SPT 4830 Interpreting for Business (3). The principles
and techniques of interpreting in the context of a bilingual
(Spanish/English) business setting. Consecutive,
simultaneous interpretation and sight translation of
business matters. Prerequisites: SPT 3800, SPT 3812 or
permission of the instructor.
SPT 4833 Advanced Practica in Medical Translation
(3). Provides advanced training in the practice and theory
of medical translation using the Internet as a fundamental
tool. The course material is presented completely online
and requires the student to become familiar with use of
the internet as an essential instrument for investigation.
Prerequisite: SPT 4809.
SPT 4940 Judicial Translation-Interpretation
Internship (3). Students will spend a semester working in
state and federal courts under the supervision of a
professor, in order to practice in situations in what they
have learned. Prerequisites: SPT 3800, SPT 3812, SPT
4801 , SPT 4803, SPT 4804, SPT 4806, and SPT 4807.
SPT 4941 Professional Translation-Interpretation
Internship (3). Students will spend a semester working in
state and federal courts under the supervision of a
professor, in order to practice in situations in what they
have learned. Prerequisites: SPT 3800, SPT 3812, and
permission of the instructor.
SPT 4942 Medical Interpreting (3). Training medical
interpretation, including ethics, professional standards,
and roles of the medical interpreter. Extensive practice
with authentic materials. Prerequisite: Bilingual students
only (English/ Spanish).
SPT 5118 Literature in Translation (3). Masterpieces of
world literature. Open to students who are proficient in
more than one language.
SPT 5715 Hispanic Women Writers in Translation (3).
Readings and analysis of Spanish and Spanish American
women writers in translation. Emphasis on cultural and
linguistic considerations involved in the translation of
literary texts. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
permission of the instructor.
SPW 3130 Spanish American Literature (3). Close
reading and analysis of prose, poetry and drama.
Selections from Spanish American Literature.
Prerequisites: SPN 3422 or equivalent and oral and
written proficiency in Spanish.
SPW 3323 Garcia Lorca's Theatre (3). Readings from
representative plays by Spain's finest dramatist of the
20th century, including his three well-known tragedies and
a number of short comic plays. Discussion of such themes
as social and individual justice and freedom; passion and
repression; and the role of poetry in the theatre.
Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of
the instructor.
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SPW 3324 Contemporary Spanish Drama: Buero
Vallejo (3). Chronological readings from plays written
between 1949-1980. Emphasis on dramatic reading. An
examination of the evolution of dramatic art in the contexts
of censorship and freedom. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or
SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 3342 Twentieth Century Spanish Poets (3).
Readings from selected poets of the 20th century, such as
Antonio Machado, Miguel Hernandez, Damaso Alonso,
and Rafael Alberti. Close examination of the poems
representative of these poets, and their contribution to the
development of Spanish poetry from the Generation of
1898 to the middle of the 20th century. Prerequisites:
SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 3371 The Latin American Short Story (3).
Readings from the 19th century authors and such 20th
century masters as Borges, Cortazar, Cabrera Infante,
Garcia Marquez, and Rulfo. Examination of short-story
techniques and of such themes as social satire, the
nature of reality, reason, and irrationally. Prerequisites:
SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 3423 Masterworks of the Golden Age (3).
Readings from selected masterpieces of the Spanish
Renaissance and Baroque, such as La Celestina,
Lazarillo de Tormes, and the short novels of Cervantes.
Emphasis on satire and the representation of such human
problems as freedom, poverty, and the rebellion of the
individual. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or
permission of the instructor.
SPW 3520 Prose and Society (3). The dynamics of
participation and alienation between prose writers and
their environment. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820
or permission of the instructor.
SPW 3604 Don Quijote (3). A careful reading and
discussion of Cervantes' Don Quijote, with particular
attention to its multiple meanings in human terms, its
innovative contributions to the novel in Europe, and the
author's use of irony, characterization, and humor.
Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of
the instructor.
SPW 3720 The Generation of 98 (3). Based on the works
of Azorin, Baroja, Ganivet, Machado, Maetzu, Unamuno,
and Valle-lnclan. This course will emphasize the individual
thrust each author makes to foster artistic revolution and
human regeneration, within a society characterized by
abulia and existentialist anxiety. Prerequisites: SPW 3130
or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 3810 Literary Analysis (3). The identification and
appreciation of techniques for sensitive reading and
discussion of literary texts.
SPW 3820 Peninsular Spanish Literature (3). Close
reading and analysis of prose, poetry, and drama.
Selections from Spanish peninsular literature.
Prerequisites: SPN 3422 or equivalent and oral and
written proficiency in Spanish.
SPW 3930 Special Topics (3). Readings and discussion
of literary/linguistic topics to be determined by students
and instructor. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or
permission of the instructor.
SPW 4133 Eastern Thought and Latin American
Literature: The Age of Octavio Paz (3). An exploration of
Eastern thought's influence on Latin American literature
since pre-Columbian times: emphasis on Octavio Paz and
his contemporaries, in relation to 20 lh -century Western
thought.
SPW 4263 The Spanish Novel of the Nineteenth
Century (3). Within the context of literature and society,
representative Spanish novels of the epoch will be
studied. Special attention will be given to Galdos and
Clarin. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or
permission of the instructor.
SPW 4271 The Spanish Novel of the 20 th Century (3). A
study of the genre in Spain before and after the Civil War.
Emphasis will be on predominant narrative tendencies.
Representative authors will be discussed, such as Cela,
Laforet, Sender, Matute, Medio, and others. Prerequisites:
SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4280 Spanish American Novel I (3). A view of
Spanish American narrative from Colonial times to the
tum-of-the-century with focus on the development of
literary trends and movements. Prerequisites: SPW 3130
or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4281 Spanish American Novel II (3). Study of
Spanish America's outstanding novelists: Guiraldes,
Carpentier, Cortazar, Fuentes, Vargas Llosa, Donoso, and
Garcia Marques. Considers their works in relation to
Spanish American themes. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or
SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4300 Modern Spanish Drama (3). Examines the
production of major Spanish playwrights from the middle
of the 18 lh century to the present. Analyzes the social
functions theatre has fulfilled in different periods, its
intended audiences, and the poetics the authors
represent. Prerequisites: SPW 3820 or SPW 3130.
SPW 4304 Latin American Theatre (3). A view of Latin
American theatre from the 19th century to the present.
Representative works of the most renowned dramatists
will be examined, with emphasis on the works of Usigili,
Triana, Marques Wolff, and Diaz. Prerequisites: SPW
3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4334 Golden Age Poetry (3). Selected readings
from the major lyric poets of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Special attention to the problems of contemporary
readings of classical texts. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or
SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4343 Poetry of Garcia Lorca (3). Chronological
examination of the major works of Spain's greatest poet.
Special attention to the lyric and dramatic features.
Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of
the instructor.
SPW 4351 Spanish American Poetry I (3). A view of
Spanish American poetry from the Pre-Colonial period
until 1850. Representative works of the most renown
poets will be examined, with emphasis on Ercilla, Sor
Juana, Bello, Heredia, and Avellaneda. Prerequisites:
SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4352 Spanish American Poetry II (3). A view of
Spanish American poetry from 1850 to the present.
Representative works of the important poets will be
examined, and special attention will be given to Lezama
Lima, Parra, Paz, and Vallejo. Prerequisites: SPW 3130
or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
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SPW 4364 The Spanish American Essay (3). A study of
the ideological and intellectual forces that have shaped
the Spanish American thought, as expressed in the works
of representative authors such as Rodo, Mallea, Martinez
Estrada, Paz, Manach, and others. Prerequisites: SPW
3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4384 Spanish-American Literaure Before
Independence (3). Studies Spanish-American literature
prior to Independence providing a general understanding
of the development of literature from the Conquest to the
Enlightenment. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 & SPW 3820 or
permission of the instructor.
SPW 4390 Genre Studies (3). Examination of a single
literary form (e.g. short story, poetry), or the study of
interaction between literary types (e.g. novel and drama).
Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of
the instructor.
SPW 4391 Contemporary Spanish Cinema (3). Cinema-
tographic modes of representing reality in the Spain of the
post-Franco era. Focuses on class, race, gender, culture,
aesthetics, and ideology.
SPW 4420 Quevedo's Satire (3). An introduction to the
literary world of Spain's great baroque poet, who created
modern satire in Spanish. Prerequisite: A good
understanding of Spanish. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or
SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4424 Golden Age Drama (3). Close readings from
the finest plays written in Spain's Golden Age by Lope de
Vega, Calderon, Tirso, and others, including the Don Juan
theme. An examination of theatre as stylized conformity
and as protest literature in a highly controlled society.
Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or SPW 3820 or permission of
the instructor.
SPW 4440 18 th Century Spanish Literature (3).
Examines the most relevant poetry and prose produced
by 18 lh century Spanish writers. Prerequisites: SPW 3130
and SPW 3820.
SPW 4470 Asia in 19 th Century Hispanic Literature (3).
Studies the formation and influence of Asia in 19 lh century
Spanish and Spanish-American literary discourse.
SPW 4580 El Dorado in Hispanic Literature and Film
(3). The Age of Discovery and Conquest in Hispanic
literature and film. Considers the works of Columbus,
Cadeza de Vaca and Lope de Aguirre in contrast with
contemporary reconstructions of their lives. Prerequisites:
SPW 3130 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4590 Creative Modes (3). Discussion of a single
mode or a plurality of epoch styles such as classical/
baroque, realism/surrealism. The peculiar/common
features of expressive media. Prerequisites: SPW 3130 or
SPW 3820 or permission of the instructor.
SPW 4930 Special Topics (3). Independent readings,
research, or project.
SPW 4XXX Contemporary Latin American Cinema (3).
An overview of Latin American film development with an
emphasis in its most recent productions.
SPW 5135 Spanish American Literature for Teachers
(3). Overview of major trends in Spanish American
literature. Especially designed for school teachers and
majors in modern language education. Not for M.A. or
Ph.D. Spanish majors. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
SPW 5155 Comparative Studies (3). Cross-over and
distinctiveness in a multi-language problem, period, or
aesthetic.
SPW 5225 Textual Reading and Analysis (3). Studies
how texts are constructed, the role played by Poetics and
Rhetoric in their formulation, and the context in which they
were produced. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
SPW 5237 The Traditional Spanish American Novel
(3). Study and analysis of the traditional Spanish novel as
a form of art, from 19th century Lizardi's El periquillo
sarniento, to 1950. The novels and authors studied are
representative of 'costumbrismo', 'romanticismo',
'naturalismo', 'modernismo', and 'criollismo'.
SPW 5277 Twentieth Century Spanish Narrative (3).
Analysis of the Spanish novel from Ferlosio's El Jarama to
the present. The perspective will be focused within
historical, social, and artistic context. Representative
authors such as Cela, Martin Santos, Umbral, Delibes,
Benet, Goytisolo, and others will be included.
SPW 5286 Contemporary Spanish American Novel (3).
A study of the Spanish American Novel from 1950. The
course will intensively and extensively focus on the
novelists who are best known for their innovations,
defining and analyzing the qualities which give originality
and newness both in themes and language.
SPW 5346 Poetry of Jorge Guillen (3). Selected
readings from the five volumes of Aire nuestro. Emphasis
on the techniques of close reading and explication.
Related selections from Guillen's literary criticism.
SPW 5358 Graduate Seminar: Prose and Poetry of
Jorge Luis Borges (3). Close readings of short stories
and poetry. Emphasis on Borge's linguistic and cultural
pluralism and the interplay of philosophy with tabulation.
SPW 5359 Graduate Seminar: Poetry of Pablo Neruda
(3). Chronological examination of the major works of
Chile's Nobel Laureate. Related readings from Neruda's
Memories. Emphasis on the poet's linguistic and aesthetic
innovations.
SPW 5387 Women and Poetry (3). Women as poets and
the poeticized. Close reading of Peninsular and Latin
American texts, 16th - 20th Century. Students examine
the contributions of women and how they have been
represented in poetry. Prerequisites: 4000 or 5000 level
course in Hispanic Poetry.
SPW 5405 Medieval Spanish Literature (3). Readings in
Medieval literature of Spain including the epic, the learned
poetry of the Xlllth and XlVth Centuries, and the literature
of Juan ll's court. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and
permission of the instructor.
SPW 5407 The Renaissance in Spain (3). Readings in
the literature and cultural experssions of the Spanish
Renaissance. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and
permission of the instructor.
SPW 5408 Colonial Latin American Literature (3). The
most important and representative literary works of
Colonial Latin America from the Cronicas to Lizardi.
Prerequisites: Upper level and graduate standing.
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SPW 5425 Quevedo: Poetry (3). Close reading of
selected poems by Spain's greatest baroque poet and
creator of modern Spanish satire, including poems on
love, death, and metaphysical concerns, and a wide range
of humorous poems.
SPW 5426 Quevedo: Prose Satire (3). Close reading of
selected satires in prose by Spain's greatest baroque
satirist and creator of modern Spanish satire. Includes
Quevedo's picaresque novel El Buscon, and his Suenos,
or Visions of Hell.
SPW 5428 Theatre in Calderon and Lope (3). The
creation of verbal theatrical technique in the Baroque
masters Calderon de la Barca and Lope de Vega.
SPW 5436 Poetry Writing in Spanish (3). Readings from
Spanish and Latin American texts; description and
recreation of traditional and experimental metrics.
Students will exchange critiques of original poems.
Prerequisites: sample of unpublished poems;
wordprocessing literacy; permission of the instructor.
SPW 5475 19th Century Latin American Literature (3).
A study of the main literary works of Spanish speaking
19th Century Latin America: Romanticism, Realism,
Naturalism and Modernism. Prerequisites: Upper level
and graduate standing.
SPW 5486 Modern Spanish Women Writers (3).
Analysis of narrative works by Spain's most representative
women writers from the 19th century to the present.
Emphasis on the novel. Includes works by Pardo Bazan,
Matute, Laforet, Martin Gaite. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing or permission of the instructor.
SPW 5515 Advanced Studies in Hispanic Folklore (3).
Studies the oral literary and linguistic tradition of the
Hispanic world. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and
permission of the instructor.
SPW 5535 Spanish Romanticism (3). Study of Spanish
Romanticism through the analysis of major literary figures
of the movement: Larra, Zorrilla, Espronceda, Castro and
Becquer. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
SPW 5546 Hispanic Neoclassicism (3). Study of major
Spanish and Spanish-American Neoclassic writers:
Cadalso, Moratin, Jovellanos, Carrio de la Vandera, mier
and Lizardi. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
SPW 5556 Spanish Realism and Naturalism (3).
Readings in Spanish XlXth Century Novel of Realism and
Naturalism including Alarcon, Perez Galdos, Pardo
Bazan, Clarin and Blasco Ibanez. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing and permission of the instructor.
SPW 5575 Spanish American Modernism (3). An in-
depth study of prose and poetry of one of the most
important periods of Spanish American literature, focusing
on Marti, Dario, Najera, Casals, Silva, Valencia, Lugones,
and Herrera y Reissig.
SPW 5585 Learning Technology in Spanish Pedagogy
and Research (3). Exploration of the role of technology in
today's language and literature learning environment.
Overview of the WWW, Network-based communication,
and electronic databases related to Hispanic language
and literature. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or
advanced undergraduate with permission of the instructor.
SPW 5595 Magical Realism and Typologies of Non-
Realist Fiction (3). Theories of magical realism, fantastic
and non-realist fiction, focusing on narrative technique.
Authors may include Onetti, Borges, Cortazar, Asturias,
Carpentier, Rulfo, Marquez, Allende or others.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the
instructor.
SPW 5606 Cervantes (3). A comprehensive introduction
to the masterpieces of Cervantes as the creator of the
modern novel, and to critical theories about his art.
SPW 5729 Major Writers of the Generation of '98 (3).
Study of the social and political circumstances of Spain at
the turn of the XIX Century, and analysis of the work of
Ganivet, Azorin, Baroja. Machado, Maeztu, Unamuno and
Valle-lnclan. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
permission of the instructor.
SPW 5735 Hispanic Literature of the United States (3).
Readings in the literature of Hispanics in the United
States. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission
of the instructor.
SPW 5756 Mexico in Poetry (3). Close reading of
modern poets; discussion of essays on Theory and
Practice. Students examine national representation in
Myth, symbol and metaphor. Prerequisites: 4,000 or 5,000
level course in Culture of Literature.
SPW 5776 Black Literature in Latin America (3). An
examination of the different genres in Latin American
literature focusing on the life of Afro-Hispanics, from the
beginning of this literary tradition to the present time.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
SPW 5781 The Representation of women in Spanish
Literature and Film (3). Study of cinematographic
adaptations of Spanish novels, plays and short stories.
Analyzes the representation of the female subject in both
literary and filmic works. Prerequisites: Graduate standing
or permission of the instructor.
SPW 5786 Spanish American Women Writers (3).
Through a selection of poems, plays and novels, this
course studies Spanish American women production from
Independence to the present times. Prerequisite:
Graduate students only.
SPW 5806 Methods of Literary Research (3).
Introduction to bibliography, methods of research, the
composition of essays, rhetoric, and the presentation of
documentation. Theory of literary criticism, and its
practical application to texts in Spanish.
SPW 5934 Special Topics in Language/Literature (3).
Content and objectives to be determined by student and
instructor.
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School of Music
Joseph Rohm, Interim Director/Associate
Professor/Director of Undergraduate Studies (theory)
John Augenblick, Associate Professor and Director of
Choral Studies (choral)
Kristine Burns, Associate Professor and Director of
Music Technology (composition/electronic music)
Deborah Burton, Assistant Professor (theory)
Gary Campbell, Associate Professor (saxcphone/jazz
studies)
David Dolata, Assistant Professor (musicology)
Robert Davidovici, Professor/Artist-in-Residence (violin)
Robert B. Dundas, Associate Professor and Director of
' Voice/Opera Studies (voice/opera) '
Karen Fuller, Assistant Professor and Director of
Performing Arts Management
Carolyn Fulton, Assistant Professor (music
education/world music)
Joel Galand, Assistant Professor (theory)
Orlando J. Garcia, Professor and Director, Music
Composition, Graduate Studies
Kemal Gekic, Professor/Artist-in-Residence (piano)
Roby George, Assistant Professor and Director of Wind
Performance
Fredrick Kaufman, Professor/Artist-in-Residence
(composition)
Sam Lussier, Assistant Professor and Director of Jazz
Bands
Mark Gregory Martin, Lecturer and Director of Marching
Bands
Clair McElfresh, Professor Emeritus (choral)
Michael Orta, Associate Professor and Director of Jazz
Performance (jazz piano)
Stewart Robertson, Professor/Artist-in-Residence and
Director of Orchestral Studies (orchestra/conducting)
Arturo Sandoval, Professor/Artist-in-Residence (trumpet)
Amernet Quartet (Artists-in-Residence)
Javier Arias, (cello/chamber music)
Michael Klotz, (viola/chamber music)
Marcia Littley de Arias, (violin/chamber music)
Misha Vitenson, (violin/chamber »msr.l
Adjunct Instructors:
Sara Barton, accompanist and upem workshop coach
Jay Bertolet, tuba
Andrew Bisantz, department assistant (conducting)
Kristie Born, opca coach
Deborah Conquest, voice
Linda Considine, voice
Robert Craft, Distinguished Professor of Music
John Dee, oboe
Jodie DeSalvo, accompanist
Loretta Dranoff, piano
Carlos Fernandez Averhoff, saxophone
Deborah Fleisher, harp
Nicole Fortier, business of music
Felix Gomez, jazz piano
Luis Gomez-lmbert, string bass/new music
ensembie/music appreciation
Robert Grabowski, ;'azz nistory/sound engineer, evolution
of jazz
Paul Green, clarinet/chamber music
James Hacker, trumpet/chamber music
Geoffrey Hale, bassoon
Mark Hetzler, trombone
Undergraduate Catalog
George Hobbs, university chorale
Michael Launius, percussion techniques/percussion
ensemble
Jose Lopez, piano/accompanying
Sam Lussier, jazz arranging/jazz lab band
Nancy Luzko, keyboard
Dennis Marks, jazz bass
Greg Miller, French horn
Hector Nesiosup, Latin percussion
Mark Nerenhausen, live music operations
Nicky Orta, jazz bass electric/combo
Edward Pierson, voice
Jeff Quinn, concert lighting and design
Leonid Rabinovich, music education
Errol Rackipov, /azz vibes
Hugo Rodriguez, voice
Wendy Santiago, jazz piano
Thomas Schuster, organ
Eric Swanson, classical guitar
Maria Vassilev, accompanist
Arthur Weisberg, bassoon and chamber music
Richard Zellon, jazz guitar
Bachelor of Music
Degree Program Hours: 128
A Bachelor of Music degree is offered with an emphasis in
one or more of the following areas: Applied Music,
Composition, Jazz Studies, Music Technology, and Music
Education.
AN entering students must provide evidence of
performance ability (vocal or instrumental) through an
audition. Contact the Music Department at (305) 348-2896
for more information or to schedule an audition.
Freshman/Sophomore Admission
Freshman admission requires an audition and placement
test in Music Theory. Contact the Music Department at
(305) 348-2896 for an audition appointment.
Transfer Admission
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must meet all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Music students at the University come from a wide
variety of academic backgrounds from Florida, other
states and courtries. Because of this diversity, the Faculty
of Music gives basic preliminary examinations in order to
assist the student to eliminate any deficiencies:
1 . Music History - consisting of all periods of history.
2. Music Theory - consisting of sightsinging, melodic and
harmonic dictation and written harmonization and analysis.
Required for the degree:
Common Prerequisites:
Music Theory I
MUT 1111
MUT1112
MUT 2116
MUT 21 17
MUT 1221
MUT 1222
MUT 2226
MUT 2227
MVK 1111
MVK 1112
Music Theory II
Music Theory III
Music Theory IV
Sightsinging I
Sightsinging II
Sightsinging ill
Sightsinging IV
Ciass Piano I
Class Piano II
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MVK2121 Class Piano III
MVK2122 Class Piano IV
Four hours in one of the following
MUN 1140
MUN 1210
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
or
Orchestra
MUN 1310 Concert Chorus/Men's or Women's
Chorus 1
Eight hours of applied lessons
MUC1342 MIDI Technology 2
Ethnomusicology (3)
MUH3052 Music of the World 3
or
MUH 3541 Music of the Americas: Folklore &
Beyond 3
Four instances of successful completion in the following:
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance
Junior/Senior Year Areas of Emphasis
The following are Junior/Senior Year areas of emphasis
for Music students. Nine hours in elective courses outside
the department are required by the College. Admission to
each area is by faculty approval.
Area I: Instrumental Performance (57)
Required Courses
Theory: (9)
MUT 361 1
MUT 3401
MUT 4311
History: (9)
MUH 3211
MUH 3212
MUH 3371
Ensembles (8)
Two credits each semester enrolled in Applied Music (to
be determined by advisor)
Major Applied (12)
Four semesters 3 credits each semester
Conducting (2)
Form and Analysis
Counterpoint
Orchestration
Music History Survey I
Music History Survey II
Twentieth Century Music: Exploration
12
Basic Conducting
Instrumental Conducting
MUG 4101
MUG 4302
Recitals: (2)
Junior Recital
Senior Recital
Recital Attendance (0)
To be taken each semester enrolled in Applied Music
MUS 3040 Recital Attendance
Electives
Music Electives
Electives outside the major
Area II: Vocal Performance (54)
Required Courses
Theory: (6)
MUT 3401
MUT 3611
History: (9)
MUH 3211
MUH 3212
MUH 3371
Ensembles (8)
Two credits each semester enrolled in Applied Music
including four semester of Opera Workshop. Others to be
determined by Advisor.
Counterpoint
Form and Analysis
Music History Survey I
Music History Survey II
Twentieth Century Music: Exploration
Major Applied (12)
Junior Prin App
Junior Prin App
Senior Prin App
Senior Prin App
Basic Conducting
Choral Conducting
Junior Recital
Senior Recital
MVV 3431
MVV 3431
MVV 4441
MVV 4441
Conducting (2)
MUG 4101
MUG 4202
Recitals: (2)
MVV 3970
MVV 4971
Recital Attendance
To be taken each semester enrolled in Applied Music
MUS 3040 Recital Attendance
Diction for Singers (4)
MUS 3xxx Diction I 2
MUS4xxx Diction II 2
Vocal Pedagogy
MVV 3630 Vocal Pedagogy
Electives (chosen in consultation with area advisor)
Music Electives
Electives outside the major 9
Area III: Composition (56)
Required Courses
Theory: (9)
MUT 3401
MUT 3611
MUT 4311
History: (9)
MUH 3211
MUH 3212
MUH 3371
Ensembles (6)
At least one ensemble each semester enrolled in Applied
Music, including four semesters of New Music Ensemble.
others to be determined by advisor.)
Conducting (2)
MUG 4101 Basic Conducting
MUG 4202 Choral Conducting
Counterpoint
Form and Analysis
Orchestration
Music History Survey
Music History Survey
Twentieth Century Music: Exploration
MUG 4302 Instrumental Conducting
Principal Applied (4)
Four semesters, 1 credit each semester
Composition: 1 (10)
MUC2221 Composition I :
MUC 2222 Composition II
MUC3231 Composition III
MUC 3232 Composition IV I
MUC 4241 Composition V
MUC 4932 Composition Forum '
Completion of four semesters of Composition Forum is
required for graduation.
Electronic Music: (4)
MUC 2301 Electronic Music Lab I
MUC 3302 Electronic Music Lab II
Recital Attendance (0)
To be taken each semester enrolled in Applied Music
MUS 3040 Recital Attendance
•2
Recitals:^ (0)
Composition Recital
Senior Recital
Electives outside the major
1 MUC 2221 and 2222 (4 credits) should be taken during
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the sophomore year.
^Composition students must present a 45 minute recital of
their works and a 30 minute performance recital. A final
oral exam administered after the composition recital must
also be successfully completed. Composition students
must earn a "B" or better in all theory, composition, and
electronic music courses.
Area IV: Jazz Performance (56)
Required Courses
Theory: (14)
MUT4311
MUT 4353
MUT 2641
MUT 2642
MUT 4643
MUT 4644
MUT 4663
History: (9)
MUH3212
MUH 3371
MUH2116
Orchestration
Jazz Arranging
Jazz Improvisation I
Jazz Improvisation II
Jazz Improvisation III
Jazz Improvisation IV
Jazz Styles and Analysis
Music History Survey II 3
Twentieth Century Music: Exploration 3
Evolution of Jazz 3
(31)
Additional Music Courses:
Ensembles (8)
Two credits each semester enrolled in Applied Music (To
be determined by advisor)
Major Applied 1 (12)
Four semesters major jazz applied
Conducting (3)
Ensembles: (8)
Two semesters of large ensemble: 2
Choir, Wind Ensemble or Orchestra
MUN 3463 - Chamber Music (two semesters) 2
MUN4513 Accompanying (four semesters) 4
Major Applied (12)
Four semesters, three credits each semester.
Conducting (1)
MUG 4101 Basic Conducting 1
Pedagogy (2)
MVK 4640 Piano Pedagogy 2
3 Recitals (2)
2 Junior Recital 1
2 Senior Recital 1
2 Recital Attendance (0)
2 MUS 3040
2 To be taken each semester enrolled in Applied Music
2 Electives
Music Electives 3
Electives outside of major 9
Area VI: Music Technology (48)
Required Courses
Theory: (12)
MUG 4101
MUG 4202
MUG 4302
MUN 4784
Recitals: (2)
MVJ 4971
MVJ 3970
Basic Conducting
Choral Conducting
or
Instrumental Conducting
Jazz Rehearsal Techniques
Senior Jazz Applied Recital
Junior Jazz Recital
Recital Attendance
(To be taken each semester enrolled in Applied Music)
MUS 3040 Recital Attendance
Commercial/Jazz (3)
MUM 4301 Business of Music
MUH 1018 Intro to Jazz Studies
Electives: (9)
To be determined by advisor
1 Piano majors will take four credits (two years) of
Classical Applied Piano instead of Class Piano.
^Drummers Entering without Classical Applied Percussion
will take four credits (two years) of Classical Applied
Percussion
^Electric Bass Majors will take two credits (1 year) of
Applied String Bass.
Area V: Piano Performance (55)
Required Courses
Theory: (9)
MUT 3611
MUT 3401
History: (12)
MUH 3211
MUH 3212
MUH 3371
MUH 4400
Form and Analysis
Counterpoint
Music History Survey I
Music History Survey I
20th Century Music
Keyboard Literature
MUT 1111 Music Theory I
3
MUT 1112 Music Theory II
3
8
MUT 21 16 Music Theory III
3
MUT 2117 Music Theory IV
3
12
Sightsinging: (4)
MUT 1221 Sightsinging I
1
1
MUT 1222 Sightsinging II
1
1
MUT 2226 Sightsinging III
1
MUT 2227 Sightsinging IV
1
1
Music History: (12)
1
MUH 3052 ' Music of the World
3
1
or
MUH 3541 Music of Latin America
3
1
MUH 321 1 Music History Survey I
3
MUH 3212 Music History Survey II
3
MUH 3371 Twentieth Century Music
3
Music Technology: (22)
MUC 1342 Intro to MIDI Technology
2
1
MUC 2301 Electronic Music Lab I
2
2
MUC 3302 Electronic Music Lab II
2
MUC 4400 Electronic Music Lab III
2
MUC 4xxx Electronic Music Lab IV
2
f
MUS 3xxx Sound Reinforcement
2
MUS 4910 Senior Research Project
4
MUM 4940 Internship
6
Ensembles: (6)
One ensemble each semester enrolled in Applied Music.
MUN 1140, 1210, or 1310
6
f
Principal Applied: (6)
Six semesters of lessons, 1 credit each
6
Recital Attendance: (0)
To be taken each semester enrolled in Applied Music.
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance
3
3
Physics of Music: (3)
PHY 3465 Physics of Music
3
Computer Science: (6)
3
3
COP 2800 Introduction to Java Programming
3
CS Electives
3
Electives outside major
9
Undergraduate Catalog
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Area VII: Organ Performance (55)
Required Courses
Theory: (9)
Form and Analysis
Counterpoint
MUT3611
MUT 3401
History: (15)
MUH3211
MUH3212
MUH 3371
MUH 3052
MUH 4xxx
Music History Survey I
Music History Survey II
20 m Century Music
Music of the World
Organ Literature
Major Applied: (12)
MVK xxxx Applied Organ
Conducting: (1)
MUG 4101
Pedagogy: (2)
MVK 3xxx
Ensembles: (8)
MUN xxx
MUN4513
MUN 3463
Recitals: (0)
MVK 3970
MVK 4971
(4 semesters @ 3 credits each)
Basic Conducting
Organ Practicum
Large Ensembles
Accompanying
Chamber Music
Junior Applied Recital
Senior Applied Recital
Recital Attendance: (0)
MUS 3040 Recital Attendance
Electives:
Music Electives
Electives outside of Major (9 credits) 9
Minor in Music Composition
A minor in composition is available for students receiving
the BM degree in areas of studies other than composition
(e.g. jazz studies, applied, music education). In order to
receive credit for a minor in composition students must
successfully complete the following:
Courses
Theory
(beyond Freshman/Sophomore Theory and Sight Singing)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
12
Form and Analysis
Orchestration
Counterpoint
MUT 3611
MUT 4311
MUT 3401
Composition
(beyond Basic Music Composition)
MUC 2221 Composition I
MUC 2222 Composition II
Electronic Music
(beyond MIDI Technology)
MUC 2301 Electronic Music I
Electronic Music II
Composition Forum (2 semesters)
New Music Ensemble (1 semester)
MUC 3302
Forum
MUC 4932
Ensemble
MUN 2490
Total 1
Bachelor of Science in Music Education:
Grades K-12
Degree Program Hours: 134-136
The Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree is
offered by the School of Music, within the College of Arts
and Sciences. Application for this major must be made
to the School of Music before admittance. An audition,
theory, and piano placement exams are required prior
to admittance. Any questions concerning this degree
should be directed to the music Education Program
Director 305-348-2896 or to Fredrick Kaufman, Director of
the School of Music 305-348-2896.
Theory (12 credits)
MUT 1111 Music Theory I
MUT 1112 Music Theory II
MUT 21 16 Music Theory III
MUT 21 17 Music Theory IV
Sightsinging (4 credits)
MUT 1221 Sightsinging I
MUT 1222 Sighysinging II
MUT 2226 Sightsinging III
MUT 2227 Sightsinging IV
Class Piano (2 credits)
MVK 1111 Class Piano I
MVK 1112 Class Piano II
Music Education majors must pass the Piano Proficiency,
Class Piano III and IV until proficiency is pass.
Music History (12 credits)
MUH 3052
Music of the World
or
MUH 3541 Music of Latin America 3
MUH 321 1 Music History Survey I 3
MUH 3212 Music History Survey II 3
MUH 3371 20th Century Music 3
Music Technology (2 credits)
MUC 1342 MIDI Technology 2
Applied Music (11 credits)
Music Education majors are required to take two (2)
credits of Applied Lessons each semester of their
freshman and sophomore years, and one (1) credit each
semester of junior year, and one (1) credit the semester
not Student Teaching in the senior year.
Senior Recital (0 credits)
Music Education majors present their Senior Recital in the
senior semester when not Student Teaching.
Ensembles (14 credits)
Music Education majors are required to take one major
and one minor ensemble each semester. Music Education
majors are not required to take ensembles while Student
Teaching.
Recital Attendance (0 credits)
To be taken each semester enrolled in Applied Music.
Professional Foundation in General Education
(24)
EDF 1005
EDG 2701
EME 2040
EDG 3321
EDG 3321 L
EDG 3004
EDF 3515
Introduction to Education
Teaching Diverse Populations
Introduction to Educational Technology
Instructional Decision Making
Instructional Decision Making Lab
Educational Psychology
Philos and Hist Foundations in
Education
EDF 4643 Cultural and Social Foundations in
Education
1 Requires field experience of 15 clock hours outside of
class time.
At least one course taken to meet the natural science
requirements in General Education and/or prerequisites
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must include a laboratory component.
In addition to EDG 2701, students must take 6 credit
hours with an international or diversity focus in lower
division.
To qualify for admission to the program, undergraduates
must have met all the lower division/general education
requirements including CLAST, minimum ACT, or SAT
scores, completed 60 semester hours, 2.5 GPA, and must
be otherwise acceptable into the program.
Music Education majors choose either the choral or
Instrumental Track for Conducting and Techniques
course: 5 credits:
Choral Music Education (5)
Conducting (2 credits)
MUG 4101 Basic Conducting 1
MUG 4301 Choral Conducting 1
Music Education Techniques (3 credits)
MVV 1111 Class Voices l' 1
MVV2121 Class Voice if 1
MW 3630 Vocal Pedagogy" < 2
MVS1116 Guitar Skills 1
Piano and Guitar majors only
Voice majors for two credits, Piano/Guitar majors for one
credit
OR
Instrumental Music Education (5)
Conducting (2 credits)
MUG 4101 Basic Conducting 1
MUG 4202 Instrumental Conducting 1
Music Education Techniques (3 credits)
MUE 2440 String Techniques'" 1
MUE 2450 Woodwind Techniques 1
MUE 2460 Brass Techniques' ' 1
MUE 2470 Percussion Techniques 1
Students are exempted from their major applied tech
course
AND
Professional Foundation in Music Education (15
credits)
(Choral and Instrumental)
MUE 3340 Elementary Music Methods 3
MUE 4341 Secondary Music Methods 3
MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education 9
Note: MUE 4940 is taken the semester following MUE
3340 and MUE 4341.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
HUM-Humanities; MUC-Music: Composition; MUE-Music:
Education; MUG-Music: Conducting; MUH-Music:
History/Musicology; MUL-Music: Literature; MUM-Music:
Commercial; MUN-Music: Ensembles; MUS-Music; MUT-
Music: Theory; MVB-Applied Music/Brass; MVK-Applied
Music-Keyboard; MVJ-Applied Music/Jazz; MVP-Applied
Music/Percussion; MVS-Applied Music/Strings; MVV-
Applied MusicA/oice; MVW-Applied Music/Woodwinds.
MUC 1101 Basic Music Composition (1). Elementary
principles of composition including the performance of
composition projects. Course includes calligraphy and
notation skills. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Freshman music majors; permission of the
instructor.
MUC 1342 MIDI Technology (2). Introduction to the MIDI
protocol and MIDI-based software, including music
notation, sequencing, patch editing, ear training, and
keyboard skiNs software. Prerequisites: Music major or
permission of the instructor.
MUC 2221 Composition I (2). Creative writing utilizing
20th century compositional techniques in Impressionism,
Neoclassicism, Post Webern Serialism, Indeterminacy,
Minimalism, Mixed, Multi and Inter media, etc.
Prerequisite: MUT 1112. Corequisite: MUT2116.
MUC 2222 Composition II (2). Continuation of MUC
2221. Prerequisite: MUC 2221. Corequisite: MUT 2117.
MUC 2301 Electronic Music Lab I (2). Exploration of the
electronic medium including the history of electronic
music, digital studio techniques, analog studio techniques,
digital synthesis and analog synthesis. Prerequisite: MUC
1342.
MUC 3231 Composition III (2). A continuation of
Composition I to further the development of students
compositional abilities through the writing of more evolved
works with regard to duration, instrumentation.
Prerequisites: MUC 2222 and admission to composition
area.
MUC 3232 Composition IV (2). Continuation of MUC
3231. Prerequisite: MUC 3231.
MUC 3302 Electronic Music Lab II (2). A continuation of
Electronic Music Lab I with an emphasis on advanced
MIDI applications including samplers, digital sequencing,
digital signal processing and interactive MIDI software.
Includes one large composition project. Prerequisite:
Electronic Music Lab I.
MUC 4241 Composition V (2). Continuation of MUC
3232. Prerequisite: MUC 3232.
MUC 4242 Composition VI (2). Continuation of MUC
4241. Prerequisite: MUC 4241.
MUC 4400 Electronic Music Lab III (2). Special projects
in advanced electronic music programming environments
including Csound, MAX, Interactor, HMSL and CHANT.
Includes one large composition project. Can be repeated
four times. Prerequisites: Electronic Music Lab II and
permission of the instructor.
MUC 4932 Composition Forum (0). Student composers'
works are critiqued by faculty; topics of interest to
composers are discussed. Required of all students taking
Composition III and higher. Prerequisite: Admission to
Composition Program.
MUC 4XXX Electronic Music Lab IV (2). An advanced
course in computer and electronic music providing
students with hands-on experience with new hardware
and software for the creation of music. Prerequisites:
MUC 2301, MUC 3302.
MUC 5406 Electronic Music IV (2). An advanced course
in computer music providing students hands-on
experience with recently developed hardware and
software for the creation of music. Prerequisite: MUC
4400.
MUC 5407 Electronic Music V (2). Students develop new
hardware and/or software for uses related to musical
composition. Prerequisite: MUC 5406.
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MUC 5635 Computer Music Seminar I (3). Introduces
students to the historical contributions of computer music
composers and engineers. Prerequisites: MUC 6305,
MUC 6306. Corequisite: MUC 6405.
MUC 5636 Computer Music Seminar II (3). Introduces
students to the compositional procedures used by
computer music composers. Prerequisites: MUC 6305,
MUC 6306, MUC 6405. Corequisite: MUC 5406.
MUC 5637 Computer Music Seminar III (3). Introduces
students to the research technologies for making
interactive sound projects including installations and
exhibits. Prerequisites: MUC 6305, MUC 6306, MUC
6405, MUC 5406.
MUC 5935 Composition Forum (0). Student composers
present their work for critique by faculty and topics
relevant to composition are presented by faculty and
guests. Prerequisite: Admission into the graduate
composition program.
MUE 2440C String Techniques (1). Class instruction of
string instruments; tuning and care of instruments;
teaching techniques, fingerings, bowings; violin, viola,
cello and double bass.
MUE 2450C Woodwind Techniques (1). Class
instruction of woodwind instruments; tuning and care of
instruments. Teaching techniques. Single reed
instruments, double reed instruments, and flute. Class one
hour, laboratory one hour.
MUE 2460C Brass Techniques (1). Class instruction of
brass instruments; tuning and care of instruments.
Teaching techniques. Piston and valve instruments,
French horn, and trombone. Class one hour, laboratory
one hour.
MUE 2470C Percussion Techniques (1). Class
instruction of percussion instruments; sticking techniques;
care of instruments; teaching techniques. Drum and mallet
instruments. Class one hour, laboratory one hour.
MUE 3340 Elementary School Teaching Methods (3).
Development of instructional skills, techniques, and
strategies for elementary school classroom music for the
music teacher. Laboratory and field work required.
MUE 3921 Choral Conducting Workshop (3). The study
of various topics related to choral literature, conducting
and techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUE 3922 String Workshop (3). The study of various
topics related to string literature, conducting and
techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUE 3923 Instrumental Conducting Workshop (3). The
study of various topics related to instrumental ensemble
literature, conducting and techniques. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MUE 3924 Jazz Workshop (3). The study of various
topics related to jazz literature, conducting and
techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUE 4480 Marching Band Techniques (3). A study of
show design and concepts; marching band management
and organizational procedures including booster
organizations, inventory, handbooks, grading procedures
and rehearsal fundamentals. Prerequisite: Permission of
Instructor.
MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education (9).
Supervised teaching in an elementary and secondary
school. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
MUE 5485 Marching Band Techniques (3). A study of
show design and concepts; marching band management
and organizational procedures including booster
organizations, inventory, handbooks, grading procedures,
rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of
Instructor.
MUE 5921 Choral Conducting Workshop (3). The study
of various topics related to choral literature, conducting
and techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUE 5922 String Workshop (3). The study of various
topics related to string literature, conducting and
techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUE 5923 Instrumental Conducting Workshop (3). The
study of various topics related to instrumental ensemble
literature, conducting and techniques. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MUE 5924 Jazz Workshop (3). The study of various
topics related to jazz literature, conducting and
techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUE 5928 Workshop in Music (3). Applications of
materials and techniques in music in a laboratory or field
setting.
MUG 4101 Basic Conducting (1). A basic conducting
course to gain fundamental technique and interpretation. A
prerequisite for both advanced instrumental and choral
conducting.
MUG 4202 Choral Conducting (1). With a background in
basic theory, and having performed in ensembles, the
student will develop techniques of group conducting
including madrigal, glee, choir, etc. A survey of choral
literature will be included. Prerequisite: MUG 4101.
MUG 4302 Instrumental Conducting (1). With a
background in basic theory, and having performed in
ensembles, the student will develop a knowledge of baton
technique, score reading, and interpretation. Prerequisite:
MUG 4101. Corequisites: Orchestra or wind ensemble or
both.
MUG 5105 Advanced Conducting Techniques (1). An
extension of form and analysis, with interpretation both in
instrumental and choral conducting. Twentieth century
scoring and symbol interpretation will be studied in depth,
with actual conducting experience required.
MUG 5205 Graduate Applied Choral Conducting (2).
Advanced study of choral conducting, including gesture,
rehearsal techniques, and repertoire. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
MUG 5307 Graduate Applied Wind Conducting (2).
Advanced study of wind conducting, including gesture,
rehearsal techniques, and repertoire. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
MUG 5935 Conducting Seminar (1). An examination of
the principle issues of conducting, emphasizing score
reading and study, rehearsal, interpretation, and
contemporary techniques. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing and/or permission of the instructor.
MUH 1011 Music Appreciation (3). Lives and creations
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of great composers in various periods of history. A multi-
media course.
MUH 1018 Introduction to Jazz Studies (2). An
introductory study of jazz music and musicianship.
Required of all students who have been accepted into the
Commercial/Jazz Studies program.
MUH 1560 African American Music (3). Examines the
historical influence and development of African American
music from its African roots to its dominance in the
American popular culture.
MUH 2116 Evolution of Jazz (3). A history course that
surveys jazz styles from mid-1 9th century to the present. A
sociological and musical look at jazz, the personalities and
their experience.
MUH 3019 History of Popular Music in the U.S. (3).
Overview of Afro-American and Euro-American popular
music and its historical development. Examination of
musical style and social context in lecture-discussion
format with film and video.
MUH 3052 Music of the World (3). Survey of folk,
popular and classical musical traditions from around the
world. Examination of musical style and social context with
film and performance demonstrations.
MUH 3060 Latino Music in the United States (3). Survey
of Latin American musical tradition brought through
immigration. Examination of musical style and social
context in lecture-discussion format with film and
performance demonstrations.
MUH 3061 Music of Mexico and Central America (3). A
survey of folk, popular and classical musical traditions in
the region. Examination of musical style and social context
in lecture-discussion format with film and performance
demonstrations.
MUH 3062 Music of the Caribbean (3). Survey of folk,
popular and classical musical traditions and their ongoing
connection with Caribbean populations in the U.S. Class
includes film and performance demonstrations.
MUH 3073, 5075 Women in Music (3). Introduces
students to women musicians including performers,
composers, and researchers in all genres.
MUH 3211 Music History Survey I (3). A survey of music
from antiquity to 1 750. Lectures on historical styles will be
supplemented with slides, recordings, and musical
analysis. Prerequisites: MUT 2226 & MUT 2116 or
permission of the instructor.
MUH 3212 Music History Survey II (3). A survey of
music from 1750 to the present. Lectures on historical
styles will be supplemented with slides, recordings, and
musical analysis. Prerequisites: MUT 2226 & MUT 2116,
or permission of the instructor.
MUH 3371 Twentieth Century Music: Exploration (3).
An exploration of music since 1900. Lectures on style plus
demonstrations will be supplemented with recordings and
analysis. Prerequisites: MUH 3212, MUT 2117 and MUT
2227 or permission of the instructor.
MUH 3541 Music of Latin America: Folklore and
Beyond (3). An overview of the orchestral, chamber, solo,
vocal, and electronic music from Latin America written in
the 20th century and its relationship to the folk music of
the region.
MUH 3570 Survey of Asian Music (3). Examines the
major Asian, musical traditions within the cultural
framework of history, arts and traditions.
MUH 3801 Jazz History (2). An in-depth study of jazz
music from its inception to the present day. Specifically
designed for music majors, in particular Jazz Studies
students. Prerequisites: MUT 1112, MUT 1222.
MUH 4680 Music History Seminar I (2). Emphasizes
both historical and theoretical analysis. Scholarly work
under faculty direction, develops written skills and
research methods. Written project required. Prerequisites:
MUH 3211, MUH 3212, and permission of the instructor.
MUH 4681 Music History Seminar II (2). Emphasizes
both historical and theoretical analysis. Scholarly work
under faculty direction, develops written skills and
research methods. Written project required. Prerequisites:
MUH 4680 or permission of the instructor.
MUH 4682 Music History Seminar III (2). Emphasizes
both historical and theoretical analysis. Scholarly work
under faculty direction, develops written skills and
research methods. Written project required. Prerequisite:
MUH 4681.
MUH 4683 Music History Seminar IV (2). Emphasizes
both historical and theoretical analysis. Scholarly work
under faculty direction, develops written skills and
research methods. Written project required. Prerequisite:
MUH 4682.
MUH 4XXX Music of the Baroque Period (3). Survey of
the major genres, styles, and composers of the Baroque
period within the wider context of Baroque aesthetics and
culture. Introduction to Baroque performance practice.
Prerequisites: MUH 3211, MUH 3212.
MUH 5025 History of Popular Music in the U.S. (3).
Overview of Afro-American and Euro-American popular
music and its historical development. Examination of
musical style and social context in lecture-discussion
format with film and video.
MUH 5057 Music of the World (3). Survey of folk,
popular and classical musical traditions from around the
world. Examination of musical style and social context with
film and performance demonstrations.
MUH 5065 Latino Music in the United States (3). Survey
of Latin American musical traditions brought through
immigration. Examination of musical style and social
context in lecture-discussion format with film and
performance demonstrations.
MUH 5066 Music of Mexico and Central America (3). A
survey of folk, popular and classical musical traditions in
the region. Examination of musical style and social context
in lecture-discussion format with film and performance
demonstrations.
MUH 5067 Music of the Caribbean (3). Survey of folk,
popular and classical musical traditions and their ongoing
connection with Caribbean populations in the U.S.. Class
includes film and performance demonstrations.
MUH 5375 Twentieth Century Music: 'New
Dimensions' (3). A technical study of music since 1900.
Lectures on style plus demonstrations and practical
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application will be supplemented with recordings and
analysis. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Music or
permission of instructor.
MUH 5546 Music of the Americas (3). An exploration of
the Folk, popular, and art music of Latin America.
MUH 5575 Survey of Asian Music (3). Examines the
major Asian musical traditions within the cultural
framework of history, arts and traditions.
MUH 5815 Jazz History: The Innovators (3). The work of
four artists whose innovations have profoundly defined the
jazz idiom from its beginning through the present day-
Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John
Coltrane.
MUH 5XXX Musical Style and Practice in the Baroque
Era (3). Detailed treatment of the genres, styles, and
composers of the Baroque period within the wider context
of Baroque aesthetics and culture. Exploration and
application of Baroque performance practice.
MUL 4400 Keyboard Literature (3). Study of solo works
for the keyboard from historical beginnings to the present.
Performance practices and stylistic analysis will be
emphasized, with illustrations of representative works.
Prerequisites: MUH 3211, MUH 3212.
MUL 4490 Survey of Organ Literature (3). Survey of
organ literature, history, performance practice and organ
design. Includes historic sound recordings. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
MUL 4500 Symphonic Literature (3). Survey of
symphonic literature from the 17th century to present day.
Analysis and illustrations of representative works.
Prerequisites: MUH 3211, and MUH 3212.
MUL 4602 Vocal Literature I (2). A survey of solo vocal
literature from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical
periods. Corequisite: Italian Diction (MUS 2241).
MUL 4604 Vocal Literature II (2). A survey of the German
Lied and it's poetry. Corequisite: German Diction (MUS
2231).
MUL 4605 Vocal Literature III (2). A survey of the French
Melodie and it's poetry. Corequisite: French Diction (MUS
2221).
MUL 4608 Vocal Literature IV (2). A survey of solo vocal
literature of the twentieth-century. Corequisite: English
Diction (MUS 2211).
MUL 4630 Symphonic/Chamber Vocal Literature (1).
Corequisites with MUL 4500 Symphonic Literature. A
practicum surveys Symphonic & Chamber vocal music
from 17th Century to present day. Includes selection of
personal repertory and ensemble performance.
MUL 4662 History and Literature of Opera (3).
Chronological survey of opera literature from the 17th
century to present day. Analysis and performance of
representative works. Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH
3212.
MUL 4XXX Organ Literature (3). Survey of organ
literature from antiquity to the present.
MUL 5405 Keyboard Literature (3). Survey of keyboard
literature from antiquity through the twentieth century.
Emphasis on the evolving role of the keyboard in music
history.
MUL 5456 Wind Instrument Literature (3). The history
and development of Wind Instrument Literature from ca.
1650 to the present day. Music appropriate for all levels of
instruction from middle school through college level is
included. Prerequisite: Advanced/graduate standing.
MUL 5495 Survey of Organ Literature (3). Survey of
organ literature, history, performance practice and organ
design. Includes historic sound recordings and in-class
performance. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
MUL 5496 Organ Literature I (3). Survey of organ
literature from antiquity to 1750 in the German, French,
Italian schools.
MUL 5497 Organ Literature II (3). Survey of organ
literature from 1750 to the present in the German, French,
and American schools.
MUL 5607 Vocal Literature I (2). A survey of solo vocal
literature from the 17 lh century to the late 18 lh century.
Emphasis will be placed on a discussion of ornamentation
and performance-practice and comparisons of editions.
MUL 5626 Vocal Literature IV (2). Twentieth-century art
song. Emphasis will be placed on the rise of the
nationalist schools, the development of atonalism and
other modern schools of thought.
MUL 5645 Choral Literature (3). A survey of sacred and
secular choral literature from the Middle Ages to the
present. Emphasis on stylistic analysis and performance
practice for each style period. Includes score study, aural
analysis of recorded performances and in-class
performances. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUL 5671 Opera Literature (3). A chronological survey of
operatic literature from the 17th century to the present
day. Emphasis placed on the historical milieu in which the
operatic form evolved through the ages.
MUL 5XXX Vocal Literature II (2). The German Lied and
it's poetry. Emphasis will be placed on a study of the
poets and their poetry, important facts of the composers'
lives and times and other musical and cultural
developments. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
MUL 5XXX Vocal Literature III (2). The French Melodie.
Emphasis will be placed on a study of the poets and their
poetry, their styles and schools, the composers' lives and
times and other musical and cultural developments.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
MUM 1401 Music Calligraphy (3). The correct
procedures for music penmanship, the notation of notes
and chords for music parts and scores.
MUM 3601 Audio Techniques I (3). Basic sound
engineering, including the basic workings of P.A.
equipment and the interplay between the various
components.
MUM 3602 Audio Techniques II (3). Studio recording
techniques, microphone placement, taping and mixing.
MUM 4301 Business of Music (1). Principles and
practices of modern publishing techniques; copyright laws;
wholesale and retail distribution of music. Performance
rights; agreements and relations between producers
directors, performers, writers, personnel managers, and
booking agents. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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MUM 4302 Business of Music II (3). Continuation of
principles and practices of modern publishing techniques;
copyright laws; wholesale and retail distribution of music.
Performance rights; agreements and relations between
producer, directors, performers, writers, personnel
managers, booking agents. Prerequisite: MUM 4301.
MUM 4803 Grant Writing for the Arts (2). Designed to
familiarize the student with the fundamental tools and
techniques in writing a successful grant proposal for the
arts. Focuses on the basics of grant writing, where to find
funding sources and grant evaluation procedures.
MUM 4940 Music Internship (VAR). Practical experience
utilizing music theory, composition, and history in the
commercial music industry. The precise nature of the work
will be determined in consultation with an advisor.
Prerequisite: MUM 4302.
MUM 5705 Advanced Business of Music (3). Topics
include strategic planning, employee development, and
decision making. Also includes a study of publishing,
collection agencies, creative unions, and contracts with
composers and producers. Prerequisites: MUM 4301 and
permission of graduate advisor.
MUM 5715 Performing Arts Production I (2). Focus on
the various aspects of performing arts production.
Students attend performances of every possible genre of
performing arts and critique the production and the venue.
Prerequisite: Permission of graduate advisor.
MUM 5725 Live Music Operations I (2). How promoters
and producers project a profit margin and the ability to
oversee a profit; considering overhead, scheduling,
accommodations, concessions, sound and light.
Prerequisite: Permission of the graduate advisor.
MUM 5726 Live Music Operations II (3). Continuation of
MUM 5725, Live Music Operations I. Emphasis on
promoters', producers', and managers' ability to project a
profit margin. An on-campus production is required as the
final project. Prerequisites: MUM 5725 and permission of
the graduate advisor.
MUM 5795 Music Production Laboratory I (1). Students
are assigned to work in the production of 10-15 individual
concert productions. The productions are varied and
provide the students the opportunity to put in practice work
learned in the classroom. Prerequisite: Permission of the
graduate advisor.
MUM 5796 Music Production Laboratory II (1). A
continuation of Music Production Lab I. Students are
assigned to work in the production of 10-15 individual
concert productions. Prerequisites: MUM 5795 and
permission of the graduate advisor.
MUM 5797 Music Production Laboratory III (1). A
continuation of Music Production Lab II. Students are
assigned to work in the production of 10-15 individual
concert productions. Prerequisites: MUM 5796 and
permission of the graduate advisor.
MUM 5808 Grant Writing for the Arts (2). Designed to
familiarize the student with the tools and techniques in
writing a successful grant proposal. Focuses on the
perspective of the arts manager/administrator in relations
to grant writing and grant management.
MUM 5809 Music Production Seminar (3). Explores
issues and practical applications in the management of
music centers, arts organizations and arts centers.
Includes examination of local arts centers, local arts
councils, music venues, performing arts venues, arts
organization and arts service organizations. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
MUM 5946 Performance Arts Internship (9). Interns
assist and/or observe in all job functions and duties at an
entertainment venue. Areas include: production
management; design services; technical production; talent
booking and casting; and creative show development.
Prerequisite: Permission of graduate advisor.
MUN 1100, 4103, 5105 Golden Panther Band (1). A
study and performance of pop, jazz, and rock musical
selections for the instrumental medium. Students will
demonstrate what they have learned by performing and
through individualized playing examinations. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MUN 1120, 3123, 5125 Symphony Band (1). Concert
Band ensemble for music majors on secondary
instruments and non-music majors. Various types of
concert band literature covered from differing grade levels.
Course open to anyone who has previous experience
playing a wind or percussion instrument.
MUN 1140, 4143, 5145 Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1).
Readings and performances of wind ensemble music from
the 18th century to the present. Open to wind and
percussion instrumentalists. Prerequisite: Permission of
conductor.
MUN 1210, 4213, 5215 Orchestra (1). An instrumental
ensemble performing works from the symphonic repertory.
Prerequisites: Previous experience and permission of
conductor.
MUN 1310, 3313, 5315 Concert Choir (1). A choral
ensemble performing music written and arranged for
mixed voices. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUN 1340, 3343, 5345 University Chorale (1). A mixed
choir performing repertoire from Renaissance to Modern,
as well as multicultural works. Prerequisite: Permission of
conductor.
MUN 1380, 3383, 4380, 5385 Master Chorale (1). A
chorus performing a repertoire primarily from great choral
works. Large orchestral accompaniment as well as various
instrumental ensembles will be utilized. Prerequisite:
Permission of conductor.
MUN 1430, 3433, 5435 University Brass Choir (1). A
study and performance of literature written for the brass
medium (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba)
from the pre-baroque, baroque, classical, romantic and
contemporary periods. May be repeated. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MUN 1460, 3463, 5465 Chamber Music (1). Small
ensemble in the performing of chamber music literature.
Prerequisite: Permission of conductor.
MUN 1481, 2482, 3484, 4486 Jazz Guitar Ensemble (1).
Ensemble consists of five or more electric guitars
performing arrangements, accompanied by bass and
drums. Emphasis placed on sight reading, styles,
phrasing, dynamics, ensemble blend, swing, etc.
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MUN 1710, 3713, 5715 Studio Jazz Ensemble (1). An
ensemble to provide creative professional-level
experience in the contemporary popular idiom. Permission
of conductor.
MUN 1790 Latin Jazz Ensemble (1). An ensemble to
provide creative professional-level experience in the
salsa/Latin jazz idiom. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MUN 1XXX Collegium Musicum (1). Collegium musicum
provides a forum for the study and performance of the
musical literature of the Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque eras. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUN 2240, 4243, 5245 String Ensemble (1).
Performance of orchestra literature for large string
ensembles. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUN 2320, 4323, 5325 Women's Chorus (1). A choral
ensemble performing music written or arranged for
women's voices. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUN 2330, 4333, 5335 Men's Chorus (1). A choral
ensemble performing music written or arranged for men's
voices. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUN 2440, 4443, 5445 Percussion Ensemble (1). A
study and performance of music literature characteristic of
the percussion ensemble. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MUN 2450, 4453, 5455 Piano Ensemble (1). The
presentation and performance of music literature
characteristic of piano and pianos in ensemble.
MUN 2480, 4483, 5485 Guitar Ensemble (1). The
presentation and performance of music literature
characteristic of the Guitar Ensemble. Prerequisite:
Permission of conductor.
MUN 2490, 4493, 5496 New Music Ensemble (1). A
chamber group of varying instrumentation and size
performing art music from the 20th century with emphasis
on music from the past 20 years. Explores electronics,
multimedia works, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MUN 2820, 4823, 5826 Latin American Music Ensemble
(1). Study and performance of one or more folk and/or
popular musical styles from Latin America.
MUN 2510, 4513, 5515 Accompanying (1).
Accompanying instrumental and vocal students in studio
and recital situations.
MUN 2711, 4714, 5716 Jazz Combo Class (1). Harmonic
practice, formal procedures, rhythmic and improvisational
practices of jazz performance in the small group.
Prerequisite: Permission of conductor.
MUN 3XXX Collegium Musicum (1). Collegium musicum
provides a forum for the study and performance of the
musical literature of the Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque eras. Sources research and programming are an
additional component. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MUN 4784, 5785 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques
(1). An ensemble that provides its members a creative
approach to jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques,
literature, improvisation and related materials.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUN 5XXX Collegium Musicum (1). Collegium musicum
provides a forum for the study and performance of the
musical literature of the Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque eras. Participation in the composition of program
notes and rehearsal direction are additional components.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUO 1501, 4502, 5505 Opera Workshop (1). The
presentation and performance of music literature
indigenous to the opera stage. Prerequisite: Permission of
director.
MUO 2001 Music Theater Workshop-Voice (2).
Introduction to musical comedy performance; integration
of dramatic, musical and movement components studied
through work on selected scenes and songs. Particular
emphasis on vocal training. Corequisite: TPP 3250.
MUO 3603 Elements of Stage Production (2). Aspects
of technical theatre will be examined such as stage design
and lighting, costumes and make-up, stage direction, prop
construction, prompting, and Opera Theatre
administration.
MUO 4503 Opera Theatre I (3). Culmination of opera
courses with emphasis on accumulation of repertoire,
systematic development of a role, and rehearsal
procedures and discipline. Student may perform self-
directed scenes. Permission of the instructor.
MUO 4504 Opera Theatre II (3). Continuation of Opera
Theatre I. Student may participate in staged operatic
production as performer or technical personnel.
Prerequisites: MW 4561, MVV 4451, and MVV 3931 or
permission of the instructor.
MUR 3941, 5946 Organ Practicum (2). Study of practical
aspects of organ performance as it pertains to
employment within a sacred music of chamber music
setting.
MUS 1010 MUS 3040 Recital Attendance (0). Students
attend concerts and recitals as a corequisite to applied
music. Required of music majors each semester.
MUS 2201 Diction I (2). To develop skills in the proper
enunciation of Italian, French and Latin diction as applied
to singing in opera, oratorio, and art song.
MUS 2211 English Diction (1). Develop the skills in the
proper enunciation of the English language as used in
opera, oratorio and art song literature. Corequisites: All
applied MVV.
MUS 2221 French Diction (1). Develop the skills in the
proper enunciation of the French language as used by
singers in opera, oratorio and art song literature.
Corequisites: All applied MW.
MUS 2231 German Diction (1). Develop the skills in the
proper enunciation of the German language as used by
singers in opera, oratorio and art song literature.
Corequisites: All applied MW.
MUS 2241 Italian Diction (1). Develop the skills in the
proper enunciation of the Italian language as used by
singers in opera, oratorio and art song literature.
Corequisites: All applied MW.
MUS 3905, MUS 5905 Directed Study (VAR). Designed
to provide areas of exploration and specialization beyond
the basic selected study programs, such as electronic
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continuation of Sightsinging I. Prerequisites: MUT 1111
MUT1221.Corequisite: MUT 1112.
MUT 2116 Music Theory III (3). Continuation of Music
Theory II. It seeks to promote and further develop
comprehensive musicianship in all disciplines of the
musical art, analysis, composition, performance, and
listening. Prerequisite: MUT 1112. Corequisite: MUT 2226.
MUT 2117 Music Theory IV (3). This course further
develops those skills acquired in Music Theory III.
Prerequisite: MUT 2116. Corequisite: MUT 2227.
MUT 2226 Sightsinging III (1). Continuation of
Sightsinging II through aural perception, sightsinging, and
ear training exercises. Prerequisites: MUT 1112, MUT
1222. Corequisite: MUT 2116.
MUT 2227 Sightsinging IV (1). Continuation of
Sightsinging III through aural perception, sightsinging, and
ear training exercises. Prerequisites: MUT 2226, MUT
2116. Corequisite: MUT 21 17.
MUT 2641 Jazz Improvisation I (2). A beginning course
in Jazz improvisation that teaches fundamental aspects,
chord structures and extensions, chord scales, melodic
patterns, and tunes. Course will involve both theory and
practical application. A concert will be held at conclusion
of the term. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUT 2642 Jazz Improvisation II (2). A follow-up course
that both reinforces and extends all materials learned in
Jazz Improvisation I. Course stresses more complex chord
structures, scales, and tunes. A concert will be held at
conclusion of the term. Prerequisite: MUT 2641.
MUT 3401 Counterpoint (3). A study of linear writing
through species counterpoint. Two and three-part
instrumental and vocal counterpoint of the 18th century:
Canon, inventions, fugues. Emphasis will be placed on
formal analysis. Prerequisites: MUT 21 17, 2227.
MUT 3611 Form and Analysis (3). Study and analysis
from the smaller forms of musical composition to
multimovement forms. Prerequisites: MUT 2117, MUT
2227.
MUT 4141 Comprehensive Music Systems (3). An
introduction to the applied techniques of recent
comprehensive theoretical approaches to musical
analysis. Prerequisites: MUT 3611 or permission of the
instructor.
MUT 4311 Orchestration (3). With a background of basic
theory, the student will explore the techniques of writing
and arranging for instruments in performing organizations.
Prerequisites: MUT 21 1 7 and MUT 2227.
MUT 4312 Advanced Orchestration (3). A follow-up
course to Orchestration that teaches students advanced
techniques in scoring for orchestral instruments as utilized
by composers of western art music from classical to
present times. Prerequisites: MUT 4311 or permission of
the instructor.
MUT 4353 Jazz Arranging (2). This course teaches the
fundamental aspects of jazz arranging: instrumentation,
transposition, section and ensemble writing, chord voicing,
counterpoint, and form and analysis. The performance of
an original arrangement is required as a final project.
Prerequisite: MUT 2641.
music, religious music literature, sound techniques, etc.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUS 3910, MUS 4910, MUS 5910 Research (VAR).
Research composition or performance projects, under the
guidance and direction of the music faculty. (May be
repeated). Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
MUS 4949 Cooperative Education in Performing Arts
(VAR). A student majoring in Performing Arts may spend
several semesters fully employed in industry or
government in a capacity relating to the major.
MUS 5205 Graduate Review Diction I (2). To review the
rules and methods of correct pronunciation of Italian,
French and Latin lyric diction as applied to singing opera,
oratorio and art song.
MUS 5345 MIDI Technology (2). Introduction to MIDI
technology including sequencing, notation, patch editing
and a variety of other applications. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
MUS 5512 Sound Reinforcement (2). Exploration of live
music on location, dealing with commonly encountered
acoustical problems and how to overcome them.
Prerequisite: Permission of the graduate advisor.
MUS 5655 Expanding Artistic Expression (2). Focuses
on expanding the horizons of the artistic vision of the
student. Accomplished through a series of projects.
Prerequisite: Permission of the graduate advisor.
MUS 5711 Music Bibliography (1). Library research
methods and materials; documentation of research results
in bibliographic style. Develops critical thinking and
evaluative skills regarding sources of information, print
and online. Prerequisite: Graduate standing at the School
of Music.
MUS 5906 Thesis/Recital (1-6). For students working on
a thesis or recital for MM in Music. To be completed under
the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite:
Graduate student.
MUS 5971 Thesis (1-6). Research and/or performances
towards completion of master's thesis work. Prerequisite:
Permission of graduate area advisor.
MUT 1001 Fundamentals of Music (3). A beginning
music theory course in the basic elements of music
rhythms, meter notation, key signatures, scales, intervals,
and triads.
MUT 1111 Music Theory I (3). This course is designed to
promote and develop comprehensive musicianship in all
disciplines of the musical art, analysis, composition,
performance, and listening. Corequisite: MUT 1221.
MUT 1112 Music Theory II (3). This course is designed to
promote and develop comprehensive musicianship in all
disciplines of the musical art, analysis, composition,
performance, and listening. The second semester is a
continuation of Theory I. Prerequisite: MUT 1111.
Corequisite: MUT 1222.
MUT 1221 Sightsinging I (1). Development of Basic
Musicianship through aural perception, sightsinging, and
ear training exercises. Corequisite: MUT 1111.
MUT 1222 Sightsinging II (1). Development of Basic
Musicianship through aural perception, sightsinging and
ear training exercises. The second semester is a
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MUT 4628 Atonal Analysis (3). A continuation of Music
Theory IV, this course introduces students to the basic
concepts and procedures for set-theoretic analysis of
atonal and serial techniques used in 20 lh century music.
Prerequisites: MUT 2117, MUT 2227, or permission of the
instructor.
MUT 4643 Jazz Improvisation III (2). A continuation of
Jazz Improvisation II, this course teaches chromatic
chords, advanced scales and progressions, patterns,
repertoire. Individual and ensemble performance is
required as a final project. Prerequisite: MUT 2642.
MUT 4644 Jazz Improvisation IV (2). A continuation of
the Jazz Improv I, II, and III track. Further study and
analysis of contemporary jazz compositions and their
harmonic implications as applied to the craft improvisation.
Prerequisites: Jazz Improvisation I, II, and III.
MUT 4663 Jazz Styles and Analysis I (2). An extensive
study of the significant styles and performers in jazz
history from its origins to the present. Includes instruction
in layered listening, various analyses and transcribing.
Prerequisites: Jazz theory or permission of the instructor.
MUT 4664 Jazz Styles and Analysis II (2). An extensive
study of the significant styles and performers in jazz
history from its origins to the present. Includes instruction
in layered listening, various analyses and transcribing.
Continuation of Jazz Styles and Analysis I. Prerequisites:
MUT 4663 or permission of the instructor.
MUT 5051 Graduate Theory Survey (1-3). Analytical,
theoretical and aural skills required for successful
graduate studies in music. Prerequisites: Placement Exam
or permission of the instructor.
MUT 5152 Comprehensive Musical Systems (3).
Examination of various comprehensive theoretical
systems utilized in the analysis of music. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing in the School of Music or permission of
the instructor.
MUT 5316 Advanced Orchestration (3). Examination of
orchestrational techniques utilized by composers from the
Baroque era through current times. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing in the School of Music or permission of
the instructor.
MUT 5355 Advanced Jazz Arranging and Composition
(3). Scores and recordings of various sized jazz
ensembles are studied for technique and style. Student's
compositions and arrangements are performed. Topics
include: forms, voicing techniques, instrumentation-live
performance vs. recording session. Prerequisites: MUT
4353; MUT 4663; MUT 4664.
MUT 5381 Arranging (3). A course in practical arranging
for the public school teacher, including choral, band, and
popular arranging. Prerequisites: MUT 2117 and MUT
2227.
MUT 5411 Modal Counterpoint (3). Develop skills
necessary to write in the Renaissance style and to analyze
the masterworks of Palestrina, Lassus, Victoria, and
others. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the School of
Music or permission of the instructor.
MUT 5486 Advanced Jazz Rehearsal Techniques (2).
Study and practical application of complete preparation,
programming, and rehearsing of small and large jazz
ensembles. Students study scores and recordings of
various jazz styles and rehearse school's ensembles.
Prerequisites: MUN 4784; MUT 4643; MUT 4663; MUT
4664.
MUT 5585 Musical Styles Through Strict Composition
(3). This course is designed to develop basic
compositional skills for writing works in all forms.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the School of Music or
permission of the instructor.
MUT 5627 Schenkerian Analysis (3). Advanced studies
in Schenkerian analysis of tonal music. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing in the School of Music or permission of
the instructor.
MUT 5628 Atonal Analysis (3). Advanced studies in set
theory and serial techniques of twentieth-century music.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the School of Music or
permission of the instructor.
MUT 5629 Analytical Techniques (3). Examination and
practice of various techniques utilized in the analysis of art
music from the common practice period through the 20th
century. Prerequisites: Placement exam or permission of
the instructor.
MUT 5930 Special Topics (3). Examination of
composers, compositional schools, or other areas of
specialization and/or interest to the theory/composition
faculty. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the School of
Music or permission of the instructor.
MUT 5646 Advanced Jazz Techniques I (2). A
comprehensive, theoretical study of topics related to jazz
performance. Includes the nature of improvisation,
advanced jazz harmony, theory of jazz improvisation,
transcribing and analyzing solos of jazz masters.
Prerequisite: MUT 4643.
MUT 5647 Advanced Jazz Techniques II (2). A
continuing study of topics related to jazz performance.
Includes analyzing solos of jazz masters, development of
repertoire, style, and aesthetic concepts. Prerequisite:
Advanced Jazz Techniques I.
MUT 5746 Jazz Pedagogy (2). Materials, techniques, and
philosophies related to teaching jazz. Includes preparation
of courses, course outline and syllabi, lesson plans,
lectures. Texts and other resources such as videos,
recordings, periodicals, are examined. Prerequisites: MUT
4663 and MUT 5355.
MVB 1211, 2221, 3231, 4241, 5251 Secondary Applied
Trumpet (1). Individual instruction in applied music on
trumpet as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVB 1212, 2222, 3232, 4242, 5252 Secondary Applied
French Horn (1). Individual instruction in applied music on
French horn as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVB 1213, 2223, 3233, 4243, 5253 Secondary Applied
Trombone (1). Individual instruction in applied music on
trombone as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVB 1214, 2224, 3234, 4244, 5254 Secondary Applied
Baritone Horn (1). Individual instruction in applied music
on baritone horn as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
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MVB 1215, 2225, 3235, 4245, 5255 Secondary Applied
Tuba (1). Individual instruction in applied music on tuba as
a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVB 1311, 2321, 3331, 4341, 5351 Principal Applied
Trumpet (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
trumpet as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVB 1312, 2322, 3332, 4342, 5352 Principal Applied
French Horn (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on French horn as a principal instrument. Music majors
only.
MVB 1313, 2323, 3333, 4343, 5353 Principal Applied
Trombone (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
applied trombone as a principal instrument. Music majors
only.
MVB 1314, 2324, 3334, 4344, 5354 Principal Applied
Baritone Horn (1-2). Individual instruction in applied
music on baritone horn as a principal instrument. Music
majors only.
MVB 1315, 2325, 3335, 4345, 5355 Applied Tuba (1-2).
Individual instruction in applied music on tuba as a
principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVB 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451 Major Applied
Trumpet (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
trumpet as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVB 1412, 2422, 3432, 4442, 5452 Major Applied
French Horn (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on French horn as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVB 1413, 2423, 3433, 4443, 5453 Major Applied
Trombone (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
trombone as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVB 1414, 2424, 3434, 4444, 5454 Major Applied
Baritone Horn (1-2). Individual instruction in applied
music on baritone horn as a major instrument. Music
majors only.
MVB 1415, 2425, 3435, 4445, 5455 Major Applied Tuba
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on tuba as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVB 3970 Junior Recital - Brass (1). All music
performance majors must present, during their junior year,
at least one half of a public recital, and pass an oral
examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MVB 4971 Senior Recital - Brass (1). All music majors
must present, before graduation, at least one half (full
recital performance for majors) of a public recital, and
pass an oral examination on the music programmed. See
areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
MVJ 1210, 2220, 3230, 4240, 5250 Secondary Jazz
Piano (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz music on
piano. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1211 Principal Applied Jazz Drums (1-2).
Individual instruction in applied music on jazz drums as a
principal instrument. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 1213, 2223, 3233, 4243, 5253 Secondary Jazz
Guitar (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz music on
guitar. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1214, 2224, 3234, 4244, 5254 Secondary Jazz
Bass (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz music on
bass. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1215, 2225, 3235, 4245, 5255 Secondary Jazz
Flute (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz music on
flute. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1216, 2226, 3236, 4246, 5256 Secondary Jazz
Saxophone (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz
music on saxophone. Prerequisites: Preceding course in
sequence or permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1217, 2227, 3237, 4247, 5257 Secondary Jazz
Trumpet (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz music
on trumpet. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence
or permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1218, 2228, 3238, 4248, 5258 Secondary Jazz
Trombone (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz music
on trombone. Prerequisites: Preceding course in
sequence or permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1219, 2229, 3239, 4249, 5259 Secondary Latin
Jazz Percussion (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz
music on percussion. Prerequisites: Preceding course in
sequence or permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1310 Principal Applied Jazz Piano (1-2). Individual
instruction in applied music on jazz piano as a principal
level. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 1312 Principal Applied Latin Jazz Percussion (1-
2). Individual instruction in applied music on Latin jazz
percussion as a principal instrument. Prerequisite: Music
majors only.
MVJ 1313, 2323, 3333, 4343, 5353 Principal Applied
Jazz Guitar (2). Individual instruction in applied jazz music
on guitar. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1314, 2324, 3334, 4344, 5354 Principal Applied
Jazz Bass (2). Individual instruction in applied jazz music
on bass. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 1316, 2326, 3336, 4346 Principal Applied Jazz
Saxophone (1-2). Individual instruction on major
instrument. An in-depth study of overall instrumental
technique, styles, and other performance practices
particularly relevant to jazz. Prerequisite: Audition.
MVJ 1317, 2327, 3337, 4347 Principal Applied Jazz
Trumpet (2). Individual instruction in applied music on
jazz trumpet at a principal level. Prerequisite: Music
majors only.
MVJ 1318, 2328, 3338, 4348 Principal Applied Jazz
Trombone (2). Individual instruction in applied music on
jazz trombone at a principal level. Prerequisite: Music
majors only.
MVJ 1410, 2420, 3430, 4440 Major Applied Jazz Piano
(2). Individual instruction in applied music on jazz piano as
a major level. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 1411 Major Applied Jazz Drums (1-2). Individual
instruction in applied music on jazz drums as a major
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instrument. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 1413 Major Applied Jazz Guitar (1-2). Individual
instruction in applied music on jazz guitar at a major level.
Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 1414, 2424, 3434, 4444 Major Applied Jazz Bass
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on jazz bass
at a major level. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 1416, 2426, 3436, 4446, 5456 Major Applied Jazz
Saxophone (1-2). Individual instruction on major
instrument. An in-depth study of overall instrumental
technique, styles, and other performance practices
particularly relevant to jazz. Prerequisite: Audition.
MVJ 1417, 2427, 3437, 4447, 5457 Major Applied Jazz
Trumpet (2). Individual instruction in applied music on
jazz trumpet at a major level. Prerequisite: Music majors
only.
MVJ 1418, 2428, 3438, 4448, 5458 Major Applied Jazz
Trombone (2). Individual instruction in applied music on
jazz trombone at a major level. Prerequisite: Music majors
only.
MVJ 2310, 3330, 4340 Principal Applied Jazz Piano (2).
Individual instruction in applied music on jazz piano at a
principal level. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 2329, 3339, 4349, 5359 Principal Applied Jazz
Drums (2). Individual instruction in applied music on jazz
drums at a principal level. Prerequisite: Music majors
only.
MVJ 2423, 3433, 4443 Major Applied Jazz Guitar (2).
Individual instruction in applied music on jazz guitar at a
major level. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVJ 2429, 3439, 4449, 5459 Major Applied Jazz Latin
Percussion (2) Individual instruction in applied music on
jazz percussion as a major instrument. Prerequisite: Music
majors only
MVJ 3970 Junior Recital - Jazz (1). All music
performance majors must present, during their junior year,
at least one half of a public recital, and pass an oral
examination. See areas of emphasis for specific
requirements. Prerequisite: Approval of director of Jazz
Studies.
MVJ 4971 Senior Recital - Jazz (1). All music majors
must present, before graduation, at least one half (full
recital performance major) of a public recital, and pass an
oral examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MVJ 5150 Jazz Piano Techniques (1). Performance of
basic jazz standards. Includes basic techniques of the
instrument, chord voicing, comping, lead sheet realization
for non-pianists. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 5355 Principle Applied Jazz: Flute (2). Individual
advanced instruction on major instrument. An in-depth
study of overall instrumental technique, eminent jazz
styles, and other performance practices that are
particularly relevant to jazz.
MVJ 5356 Principle Applied Jazz: Saxophone (2).
Individual advanced instruction on major instrument. An in-
depth study of overall instrumental technique, eminent
jazz styles, and other performance practices that are
particularly relevant to jazz.
MVJ 5357 Principle Applied Jazz: Trumpet (2).
Individual advanced instruction on major instrument. An in-
depth study of overall instrumental technique, eminent
jazz styles, and other performance practices that are
particularly relevant to jazz.
MVJ 5358 Principle Applied Jazz: Trombone (2).
Individual advanced instruction on major instrument. An in-
depth study of overall instrumental technique, eminent
jazz styles, and other performance practices that are
particularly relevant to jazz.
MVJ 5453 Major Applied Jazz Guitar (2) Individual
instruction on major instrument, focusing on the jazz
idiom. An in-depth study of overall instrumental technique,
eminent styles, and other performance practices that are
particularly relevant to jazz and commercial performance.
Prerequisite: Music Majors Only
MVJ 5454 Major Applied Jazz Bass (2). Individual
instruction on major instrument, focusing on the jazz
idiom. An in-depth study of overall instrumental technique,
eminent styles, and other performance practices that are
particularly relevant to jazz and commercial performance.
Prerequisite: Music Majors Only
MVJ 1XXX, 2XXX, 3XXX, 4XXX, 5XXX Secondary Jazz
Drums (1). Individual instruction in applied jazz music on
drums. Prerequisites: Preceding course in sequence or
permission of the instructor.
MVJ 2XXX, 3XXX, 4XXX, 5XXX Major Applied Jazz
Drums (2). Individual instruction in applied music on jazz
drums at a major level. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
MVK - Keyboard Studies (1). Course designed to
develop the composite keyboard skills and practical
training for the piano major/principle to become a
proficient sight-reader.
MVK 1111 Class Piano I (1). A course designed to teach
piano skills and competencies to non-piano majors. This is
a four-semester sequence for music majors. This course
includes: keyboard familiarization, finger exercises and
techniques, transposing, and easy literature. Prerequisite:
None. Music majors only.
MVK 1112 Class Piano II (1). A continuation of Class
Piano I, MVK 1111. Prerequisite: MVK 1111. Music majors
only.
MVK 1211, 2221, 3231, 4241, 5251 Secondary Applied
Piano (1). Individual instruction in applied music on piano
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVK 1213, 2223, 3233, 4243, 5253 Secondary Applied
Organ (1). Individual instruction in applied music on organ
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVK 1311, 2321, 3331, 4341, 5351 Principal Applied
Piano (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
piano as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVK 1313, 2323, 3333, 4343, 5353 Principal Applied
Organ (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
organ as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVK 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451 Major Applied Piano
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on piano as a
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major instrument. Music majors only.
MVK 1413, 2423, 3433, 4443, 5453 Major Applied Organ
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on organ as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVK 2121 Class Piano III (1). A continuation of Class
Piano II. The course includes continued work in finger
technique, scales and fingering, transposing, simple
accompaniments to folk songs, sight reading cadences,
and simple literature. Prerequisite: MVK 1112. Music
majors only.
MVK 2122 Class Piano IV (1). A continuation of Class
Piano III. Prerequisite: MVK 2121. Music majors only.
MVK 3130 Class Piano V (1). Further development of
elementary keyboard techniques and musicianship:
scales, harmonization, arpeggios, transposition,
improvisation, sightreading, and simple literature.
Prerequisites: MVK 2122 or by placement exam.
MVK 3131 Class Piano VI (1). A continuation of MVK
3130. Prerequisites: MVK 3130 or by placement exam.
MVK 3970 Junior Recital - Keyboard (1). All music
performance majors must present, during their junior year,
at least one half of a public recital, and pass an oral
examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MVK 4141 Class Piano VII (1). Further development of
elementary keyboard techniques and musicianship:
scales, harmonization, arpeggios, transposition,
improvisation, sightreading, and simple literature.
Prerequisites: MVK 3131 or by placement exam.
MVK 4142 Class Piano VIII (1). A continuation of MVK
4141. Prerequisites: MVK 4141 or by placement exam.
MVK 4640 Piano Pedagogy (2). A survey of current
teaching methods and techniques in piano pedagogy.
Supervised teaching provides hands-on experience.
MVK 4971 Senior Recital - Keyboard (1). All music
majors must present, before graduation, at least one half
(full recital performance major) of a public recital, and pass
an oral examination on the music programmed. See areas
of emphasis for specific requirements.
MVK 5651 Piano Pedagogy (2). Survey of current piano
teaching methods.
MVK 5605 Organ Pedagogy (2). An overview of historical
and modern organ methods, pedagogies and supporting
material.
MVO 5651 Graduate Pedagogy (1). The development of
teaching skills required by graduate assistants, including
classroom skills, designing examinations, etc. Prereq-
uisite: Graduate Assistants.
MVP 1211, 2221, 3231, 4241, 5251 Secondary Applied
Percussion (1). Individual instruction in applied music on
percussion as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVP 1311, 2321, 3331, 4341, 5351 Principal Applied
Percussion (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on percussion as a principal instrument. Music majors
only.
MVP 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451 Major Applied
Percussion (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on percussion as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVP 3970 Junior Recital - Percussion (1). All music
performance majors must present, during their junior year,
at least one half of a public recital, and pass an oral
examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MVP 4971 Senior Recital - Percussion (1). All music
majors must present, before graduation, at least one half
(full recital performance major) of a public recital, and pass
an oral examination on the music programmed. See areas
of emphasis for specific requirements.
MVS 1116 Guitar Skills (1). Emphasis on music reading
and elementary techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor.
MVS 1211, 2221, 3231, 4241, 5251 Secondary Applied
Violin (1). Individual instruction in applied music on violin
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVS 1212, 2222, 3232, 4242, 5252 Secondary Applied
Viola (1). Individual instruction in applied music on viola
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVS 1213, 2223, 3233, 4243, 5253 Secondary Applied
Cello (1). Individual instruction in applied music on cello
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVS 1214, 2224, 3234, 4244, 5254 Secondary Applied
Double Bass (1). Individual instruction in applied music
on double bass as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVS 1215, 2225, 3235, 4245, 5255 Secondary Applied
Harp (1). Individual instruction in applied music on harp as
a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVS 1216, 2226, 3236, 4246, 5256 Secondary Applied
Guitar (1). Individual instruction in applied music on guitar
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVS 1311, 2321, 3331, 4341, 5351 Principal Applied
Violin (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
violin as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1312, 2322, 3332, 4342, 5352 Principal Applied
Viola (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on viola
as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1313, 2323, 3333, 4343, 5353 Principal Applied
Cello (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on cello
as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1314, 2324, 3334, 4344, 5354 Principal Applied
Double Bass (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on double brass as a principal instrument. Music majors
only.
MVS 1315, 2325, 3335, 4345, 5355 Principal Applied
Harp (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on harp
as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1316, 2326, 3336, 4346, 5356 Principal Applied
Guitar (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
guitar as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451 Major Applied Violin
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(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on violin as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1412, 2422, 3432, 4442, 5452 Major Applied Viola
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on viola as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1413, 2423, 3433, 4443, 5453 Major Applied Cello
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on cello as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1414, 2424, 3434, 4444, 5454 Major Applied
Double Bass (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on double brass as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1415, 2425, 3435, 4445, 5455 Major Applied Harp
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on harp as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 1416, 2426, 3436, 4446, 5456 Major Applied Guitar
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on guitar as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVS 2226 Intermediate Guitar Skills (1). Emphasis on
techniques and styles such as calypso, folk, blues,
classical, and jazz. Open to all FIU students. Prerequisite:
MVS 1116.
MVS 3970 Junior Recital - String (1). All music
performance majors must present, during their junior year,
at least one half of a public recital, and pass an oral
examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MVS 4971 Senior Recital - String (1). All music majors
must present, before graduation, at least one half (full
recital performance major) of a public recital, and pass an
oral examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MW 1111 Voice Class (1). Class instruction on voice
designed to help the student in developing performance
skills and increased musical know ledge. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MW 1 21 1 , 2221 , 3231 , 4241 , 5251 Secondary Voice (1 ).
Individual instruction in applied music on voice as a
secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MW 1311, 2321, 3331, 4341, 5351 Principal Applied
Voice (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
trumpet as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MW 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451 Major Applied Voice
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on voice as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MW 2121 Intermediate Voice Class (1). Emphasis on
sightsinging, tonal production, interpretation, and other
vocal exercises. Particular attention is paid to vocal and
acting improvisation. Prerequisite: MW 1111.
MW 3630 Vocal Pedagogy (1). Research into various
philosophies of vocal pedagogy with emphasis on the
science of acoustics, anatomy, terminology, psychological
factors which apply to the art of singing.
MW 3970 Junior Recital - Voice (1). All music
performance majors must present, during their junior year,
at least one half of a public recital, and pass an oral
examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MW 4551 Opera History Practicum (2). A performance
course corequisite with History of Opera: MUL 4662 with
emphasis on historical development and differentiation of
operatic styles through characterization and musical
interpretation. Includes ensemble experience.
MW 4971 Senior Recital - Voice (1). All music majors
must present, before graduation, at least one half (full
recital performance major) of a public recital, and pass an
oral examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MW 5651 Vocal Pedagogy (3). A survey of the literature
of teaching methods for the mature voice derived from
historical and modern sources. Prerequisite: Permission of
the instructor. Corequisite: Applied voice lesson.
MW 5652 Graduate Vocal Pedagogy II (2). Practical
application of the principles of vocal technique in the
studio. Emphasis will be placed on the psychological
factors which apply to singing and the teaching of singing.
Prerequisite: Graduate Vocal Pedagogy I.
MW 5XXX Graduate Vocal Pedagogy I (2). An
introduction to the history and development of vocal
pedagogy for the graduate voice major. Emphasis will be
placed on a study of the anatomy and acoustics of the
human voice.
MVW 1211, 2221, 3231, 4241, 5251 Secondary Applied
Flute (1). Individual instruction in applied music on flute as
a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVW 1212, 2222, 3232, 4242, 5252 Secondary Applied
Oboe (1). Individual instruction in applied music on oboe
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MVW 1213, 2223, 3233, 4243, 5253 Secondary Applied
Clarinet (1). Individual instruction in applied music on
clarinet as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVW 1214, 2224, 3234, 4244, 5254 Secondary Applied
Bassoon (1). Individual instruction in applied music on
bassoon as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVW 1215, 2225, 3235, 4245, 5255 Secondary Applied
Saxophone (1). Individual instruction in applied music on
saxophone as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
MVW 1311, 2321, 3331, 4341, 5351 Principal Applied
Flute (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on flute
as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1312, 2322, 3332, 4342, 5352 Principal Applied
Oboe (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on oboe
as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1313, 2323, 3333, 4343, 5353 Principal Applied
Clarinet (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
clarinet as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1314, 2324, 3334, 4344, 5354 Principal Applied
Bassoon (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
bassoon as a principal instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1315, 2325, 3335, 4345, 5355 Principal Applied
Saxophone (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on saxophone as a principal instrument. Music majors
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only.
MVW 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451 Major Applied Flute
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on flute as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1412, 2422, 3432, 4442, 5452 Major Applied Oboe
(1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on oboe as a
major instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1413, 2423, 3433, 4443, 5453 Major Applied
Clarinet (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
clarinet as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1414, 2424, 3434, 4444, 5454 Major Applied
Bassoon (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music on
bassoon as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 1415, 2425, 3435, 4445, 5455 Major Applied
Saxophone (1-2). Individual instruction in applied music
on saxophone as a major instrument. Music majors only.
MVW 3970 Junior Recital - Woodwind (1). All music
performance majors must present, during their junior year,
at least one half of a public recital, and pass an oral
examination on the music programmed. See areas of
emphasis for specific requirements.
MVW 4971 Senior Recital - Woodwind (1). All music
majors must present, before graduation, at least one half
(full recital performance major) of a public recital, and pass
an oral examination on the music programmed. See areas
of emphasis for specific requirements.
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Philosophy
Kenneth Rogerson, Professor and Chairperson
Sean Allen-Hermanson, Assistant Professor
Michelle Beer, Associate Professor
Bong Kil Chung, Professor
Paul Draper, Professor
Christopher Grau, Assistant Professor
Kenton Harris, Lecturer and Assistant Dean
Bruce Hauptli, Professor
Kenneth Henley, Professor
George Kovacs, Professor
Paul Warren, Associate Professor
Kiriake Xerohemona, Lecturer
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Degree Program Hours: 120
Common Prerequisites
No specific courses are required; transfer students are
encouraged to complete the Associate of Arts degree.
Philosophy encompasses a broad range of topics and
methods of inquiry: Socratic questioning of the extent and
nature of human knowledge, probing the rational basis of
moral and political thought, confrontation with
fundamental questions of value and meaning, analysis of
basic concepts underlying theoretical and practical
thought, reflection on the human existential situation, and
exploring the structure of reasoning itself. The great
philosophers are studied both for historical understanding
and contemporary significance.
Philosophy majors may choose one of three tracks. The
General Track is designed to serve students with a broad
interest in philosophy. The Professional Track is designed
for students considering philosophy as a professional
discipline. It is especially appropriate for those
considering graduate work in philosophy and those with
an interest in a thorough and systematic study of the full
range of philosophical thought. The Specialized Track is
designed for students who are interested in philosophical
reflection on a specific discipline or area such as law,
religion, or psychology. It is especially appropriate for pre-
law students and for dual majors who are interested in the
relationship between philosophy and their other major
discipline.
Degree Requirements
The following requirements apply to all three tracks, (i)
any course taken to fulfill a requirement for the major may
not be taken with the "pass/fail" option and must be
passed with a grade of "C" or better, (ii) no more than 6
(six) hours of Independent Study may be used to fulfill
major requirements, (iii) at most, one of PHI 2100
(Introduction to Logic) or PHI 2103 (Critical Thinking), or
their equivalents, may be used to fulfill major
requirements, and at most six other hours of lower division
philosophy courses may be counted toward the degree,
(iv) PHI 2011 (Philosophical Analysis: An Introduction to
the Problems of Philosophy) and introduction to
philosophy courses taken at other institutions may not be
used to fulfill major requirements, and (v) in addition to
fulfilling the requirements of the major, the College of Arts
and Sciences has a number of requirements which are
listed in the University's Catalog at the beginning of the
Arts and Sciences section. The Philosophy Department
allows a maximum of 15 hours of philosophy transfer
credit for a major (3 hours for a minor) subject to the
following restrictions: at most one of PHI 2100
(Introduction to Logic), PHI 2103 (Critical Thinking), or
their equivalents may be used to fulfill major
requirements, and be counted toward the degree; also,
PHI 2011 (Philosophical Analysis: An Introduction to the
Problems of Philosophy) and introduction to philosophy
courses taken at other institutions may not be used to
fulfill major requirements. Such transfer credit can only be
awarded by a philosophy advisor, and students who wish
to apply for it are advised to discuss their course of
studies with an advisor early in their career at FIU.
The General Track: (33 Semester Hours
Required)
The General Track is designed to serve students with a
broad interest in philosophy. One three-hour Logic course
is required, selected from PHI 2100, PHI 2103, PHI 4130,
or PHI 4161. The remaining 30 hours may include any
philosophy courses (except that the requirements
applying to all three tracks must be met). Students are
strongly encouraged to discuss their course selections
with their advisor.
The Professional Track: (33 Semester Hours
Required)
The Professional Track is designed for students
considering philosophy as a professional discipline. It is
especially appropriate for those considering graduate
work in philosophy and those with an interest in a
thorough and systematic study of the full range of
philosophical thought. While a foreign language is not
required for the major, students considering graduate
school should seriously consider sufficient course work in
German, French, Latin, or Greek so that they achieve
fluency in the language. Receiving a 'C or better in 33
semester hours of upper division philosophy courses
distributed as follows will fulfill the requirements for this
track:
Logic/Probability 1 3
Epistemology/Metaphysics 6
Value Theory 6
History of Philosophy 2 9
Non-Western Philosophy 3
Other Philosophy Courses 3
Philosophy Seminar 3
(see department for list of courses which satisfy these
requirements)
'Neither PHI 2100 nor PHI 2103 fulfills the
Logic/Probability requirement for this track; however, one
may be included as a Philosophy elective.
2 Must include 3 hours in the area of Ancient Philosophy
The Specialized Track: (33 Semester Hours
Required)
The Specialized Track is designed for students who are
interested in philosophical reflection on a specific
discipline or area such as law, religion, or psychology. It is
especially appropriate for pre-law students and for dual
majors who are interested in the relationship between
philosophy and their other major discipline. An approved
Individualized Plan of Study will meet the requirements for
this track. Such plans are designed by the Philosophy
advisor in consultation with the student so that they can
be tailored to the student's specific interests and goals.
Students pursuing the Specialized Track must secure
prior written approval of their course selections from their
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advisor. The proposed course selections must present a
clear, focused, and coherent plan of study. The
Philosophy Program Brochure (available in the
Department on either campus) includes several models of
such plans of study, including Pre-Law Studies, Western
Philosophy and Its Historical Context, Social and Political
Philosophy, Philosophy and Religious Thought,
Philosophy and Difference, Philosophy and Psychology,
and Philosophy and the Arts. Each such plan must include
33 semester hours, and the courses taken in accord with
the plan must be passed with a grade of 'C or better. One
three-hour Logic course is required, selected from PHI
2100, PHI 2103, PHI 4130, or PHI 4161. With the prior
written approval of a Philosophy advisor, up to nine
semester hours from other programs may be counted
toward the 33 hour major. However, only six hours
credited toward the major requirements of another major
program may be counted.
The Philosophy Minor
A student majoring in another academic discipline can
earn an academic minor in Philosophy by taking 15 hours
in philosophy (PHH, PHI, PHM, and PHP prefixes) and
earning a "C" or better. Only three hours may be earned in
lower division (1000 and 2000 level) courses.
Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
GRE-Ancient Greek; PHH-Philosophy, History of; PHI-
Philosophy; PHM-Philosophy of Man and Society; PHP-
Philosophers and Schools.
GRE 3050 Introduction to Ancient Greek (3). Introduces
the Greek language of the New Testament, and other
works of the ancient period to enhance the understanding
of translated texts. A portion of the Gospel of John is
studied.
PHH 2063 Classics in Philosophy: An Introduction to
the History of Philosophy (3). Introduces the history of
philosophy by examining the works of such philosophical
giants as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant. Written
work meets state composition requirement of 6,000
written words.
PHH 3042 Latin American Philosophy (3). This course
will examine the development of Latin American thought,
with particular attention to the 19th and 20th centuries. It
will consider the traditions and initiatives of prominent
Latin American philosophers in the light of problems such
as personal and cultural identity.
PHH 3100 Ancient Philosophy (3). The basic concerns
and teachings of representative philosophers and schools
of thought, particularly in the Greek and Roman cultural
settings, and linkages to their past and future are
emphasized in this course.
PHH 3200 Medieval Philosophy (3). The basic concerns
and teachings of representative philosophers and schools
of thought in the cultural settings of the Middle Ages, and
linkages to their past and future are emphasized in this
course.
PHH 3401 Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century
Philosophy (3). The basic concerns and teachings of
representative European Continental philosophers of the
16 th and 17 lh centuries (esp. Descartes, Pascal, Leibniz,
and Spinoza) are emphasized in this course.
PHH 3402 British Empiricism (3). The basic concerns
and teachings of representative British Empiricists of the
17 lh & 18 lh centuries (esp. Locke, Berkeley, and Hume)
are emphasized in this course.
PHH 3420 Early Modern Philosophy (3). The basic
concerns and teachings of representative philosophers
and schools of thought in the period from the
Renaissance to Kant and the linkages to their past and
future are emphasized in this course.
PHH 3440 Late Modern Philosophy (3). The basic
concerns and teachings of representative philosophers
and schools of thought in the period from Kant to
Nietzsche and the linkages to their past and future are
emphasized in this course.
PHH 3602 Twentieth Century British Philosophy (3).
Examines the development of 20th century British
philosophy, with special attention to the justification for its
aims, methods, and central concerns (e.g. knowledge,
appearance and reality, memory, and the value of
philosophy).
PHH 3700 American Philosophy (3). This course will
examine the development of American philosophical
thought, with particular attention to the 19th and 20th
centuries. It will consider the traditions and initiatives of
the prominent American philosophers, in the light of
problems such as the relationship between theory and
practice.
PHH 3810 Philosophy of Buddhism (3). Examines the
central philosophy of Buddhism dealing with: 1) the
question of reality and appearance, 2) the theories of
causation, 3) the relation of these views to Buddhist
soteriology (realism, idealism, dialectics, Hwa-yen).
PHH 3840 Indian Philosophy (3). Metaphysical,
epistemological and ethical theories within such major
Indian philosophical systems as philosophical Buddhism,
Gains, Samkhya dualism, and Vedanta transcendentalism
are examined.
PHH 4600 Twentieth Century Philosophy (3). The basic
concerns and teachings of representative philosophers
and schools of thought in the cultural settings of the
present century, and linkages to past and emerging
generations are emphasized in this course.
PHH 4930 A Major Philosopher (3). This course will
examine in detail the works of a major figure in the history
of philosophy. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Course may be repeated on a different philosopher. (S)
PHI 2011 Philosophical Analysis: An Introduction to
the Problems of Philosophy (3). This course introduces
both the tools of philosophical thinking and some of their
applications to fundamental topics such as knowledge,
value, meaning, and human society. Written work meets
state composition requirement of 6,000 written words.
PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic (3). This introductory
course in logical thinking and argumentation will treat both
practical and theoretical approaches to understanding
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human communications and solving problems. Students
will be introduced to inductive and deductive logic,
fallacies, and the role of logic in scientific explanation and
popular expression. Written work meets state composition
requirement of 6,000 written words.
PHI 2101 Philosophical Logic (3). This course studies
the propositional and predicate calculus and such topics
as necessary truth, entailment, the ontological
implications of logic, and the justification of deduction and
induction.
PHI 2103 Critical Thinking (3). A course in practical
reasoning designed to sharpen abilities at analyzing,
evaluating, and constructing arguments.
PHI 2600 Introduction to Ethics (3). Explores
philosophical accounts of morality, including the rational
justification of commitment to the moral life, and theories
of duty, obligation, and virtue. Written work meets state
composition requirement of 6,000 written words.
PHI 3073 African Philosophy (3). An analysis of the
metaphysical, epistemic, ethical, and political thoughts
constituting the African world views and cultural settings.
PHI 3300 Epistemology (3). The viewpoints of various
philosophers and schools of thought regarding types of
knowledge, certitude, and creativity are the main
emphases of this introductory course. The meaning of
truth and truthfulness is analyzed from both the classical
and the contemporary perspectives.
PHI 3320 Philosophy of Mind (3). An inquiry into the
concept of mind and subsidiary concepts such as
sensation, perception, desire, emotion, intention, volition,
imagination, and intellect. The course will address the
problem of the relation of mind and body and such topics
as the concept of a person, the nature of intentional
action, and the nature of consciousness.
PHI 3400 Philosophy of Science (3). The philosophic
background of scientific method will be examined.
Attention will be given to the philosophical consequences
of conceptual change in the sciences. Such topics as the
growth and unity of science, explanation and prediction,
and the role of science in society will be explored.
PHI 3420 Philosophy of Social Science (3). An inquiry
into philosophical questions raised by the social sciences.
Topics include forms of social explanation, the nature of
rationality, and the status of values in social science.
PHI 3454 Philosophy of Biology (3). Examines the
philosophical problems raised by the theory of evolution in
3 parts: external challenges to the theory, internal
disputes about key concepts, controversies about
applications theory.
PHI 3500 Metaphysics (3). This introductory course
examines basic metaphysical questions regarding the
nature of reality, as well as the meaning of these
questions for the relationship of persons with their world.
Fundamental texts from classical and contemporary
philosophers will be considered.
PHI 3601 Ethics (3). What is intrinsically good? What
ought one to do? How are moral claims justified?
Competing views of major philosophers are considered.
PHI 3640 Environmental Ethics (3). Examines
philosophical and ethical perspectives on human
interaction with the natural world.
PHI 3638 Contemporary Ethical Issues (3). After a
review of basic questions regarding ethics, this course
considers special ethical problems in contemporary
society from the perspective of one or more philosophers
or systems of ethics. Topics will be selected and
announced in advance.
PHI 3700 Philosophy of Religion (3). This course
investigates whether or not religious beliefs can be
rationally justified. Such topics as the nature of God, the
problem of evil, religious experience, and the relationship
of faith to reason will be explored.
PHI 3762 Eastern Philosophical and Religious
Thought (3). This introductory course examines the
development of philosophical and religious thought in the
East from ancient to modern times. Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, Taoism, and other major viewpoints will be
considered, in themselves and in comparison with
Western forms of thought.
PHI 3800 Philosophy of Art (3). An introduction to
problems in Philosophy of Art, with emphasis on those
problems which are especially relevant to appreciation
and criticism in the arts. Typical problems include the
relation between form and content, truth and falsity in art,
the nature of emotion in art and of the aesthetic response,
as well as the nature of art itself. This course will include a
study of selections from the writings of major thinkers and
the consideration of those works of art which are relevant
to this study.
PHI 3880 Philosophy Through Film (3). Offers a
thorough investigation into several philosophical issues
through the medium of film. Close readings of individual
films will accompany the study of key philosophical texts.
PHI 4130 Symbolic Logic (3). This course provides an
introduction to symbolic logic. Emphasis is upon both the
formal techniques of analysis of argument and upon the
theoretical aspects of formal logic.
PHI 4161 Philosophy and Probability (3). An
introduction to the philosophical applications of
elementary probability theory. Topics include
mathematical probability, rational decision making, the
foundations of science, and Pascal's wager.
PHI 4220 Philosophy of Language (3). The subject
matter concerns the relations between language, thought,
and the world. Topics to be studied include reference,
meaning, speech acts, and propositional attitudes. Also to
be considered are the implications of claims here for
issues in other areas of philosophy.
PHI 4222 Philosophy of Dialogue (3). This course
examines the meaning, the foundations, the limitations of
dialogue, and the dialogical structure of expression and
human relationships based on the philosophy of Martin
Buber. It includes a philosophical analysis of the dialogical
principle and the application of its insights to the problems
of human living and knowing.
PHI 4321 Topics in the Philosophy of Mind (3). This
course examines selected issues in the philosophy of
mind. Topics include the nature and value of the passions,
self and self-deception, theory of action, etc. May be
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repeated. Prerequisites: Instructor's permission or PHI
3320.
PHI 4370 Topics in Epistemology (3) Study of a focused
topics in epistemology (such as: a priori knowledge and
justification; certainty; or skepticism). This course may be
repeated.
PHI 4541 Philosophy of Time (3). An analysis of the
nature of time. Topics include the "passage" of time, the
asymmetry between past and future, Zeno's paradoxes,
and philosophical implications of the special theory of
relativity.
PHI 4633 Biomedical Ethics (3). After examining the
foundations of ethics, this course will consider the human
and ethical dimensions of current issues in the life
sciences, such as the meaning of human living and
suffering, ethics of genetic control, death and dying,
personal responsibility in the medical and counseling
professions.
PHI 4764 Religious Experience (3). An introduction to
philosophical thought about religious experiences. After a
brief survey of the major types of religious experiences,
issues about their nature and cognitive status are
examined.
PHI 4882 Philosophy in Literature (3). Philosophical
implications of selected works and the impact of
philosophical concepts such as the self, death, identity,
alienation, responsibility, freedom, and the absurd.
PHI 4910 Independent Research (1-6). Topics will be
selected to meet the academic needs of the individual
student. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
PHI 4930 Special Topics (3). In-depth study of topics of
special interest in philosophy.
PHI 4935 Philosophy Seminar (3). This seminar is
designed for majors and other qualified students approved
by the Department, and will be guided by one or more
faculty members. Topic will be selected and announced in
advance. The number of participants will be limited.
PHI 5934 Special Topics (3). Topics will be selected to
meet the academic needs of groups of students.
PHM 3040 Philosophical Anthropology (3). This course
attenpts to interpret philosophically scientific perspectives
concerning the nature of man and the human condition. It
seeks to elucidate the basic qualities that make man what
he is and distinguish him from other beings.
PHM 3200 Social and Political Philosophy (3). The
nature of society and the state, authority of society and
the state over the individual, political obligation, legitimacy
of government, and idea of social contract are considered.
PHM 3400 Philosophy of Law (3). After an analysis of
the nature of law and judicial reasoning in the light of
fundamental alternative interpretations, basic topics of
legal philosophy will be considered, such as freedom and
rights, responsibility and punishment, rule of law and civil
disobedience, legality and justice.
PHM 3500 Philosophy of History (3). After exploring the
definitions, dimensions and interrelations of philosophy
and history, students will examine major philosophies of
history. The social responsibility of the historical narrative
and the philosophical assumptions of historiographies will
be discussed.
PHM 4020 Love and Sexuality (3). This course analyzes
the nature and meaning of love and sexuality, and studies
the basic problems in human sexual living, such as love
and the man-woman relationship, the formation of sexual
union, and attitudes toward love and sexuality in
contemporary society.
PHM 4050 Philosophy of Death (3). This course
analyzes the meaning of death and man's attitude
towards death and the dying. It examines how philosophy
can share in the new confrontation between man and his
death, and shows the ways philosophical thinking
contributes to the discovery of an authentic attitude
towards the phenomenon of death as part of human living.
PHM 4123 Philosophy and Feminism (3). A conceptual
analysis of alternative feminist views. Topics include the
goals of the feminist movement, sexist theories on
women's nature, sexual stereotypes and androgyny, the
nature of oppression, sexism, racism and homophobia.
PHM 4360 Topics in Political Philosophy (3). Examines
a selected topic in political philosophy, such as: justice,
democracy, liberty, or an important thinker. May be
repeated. Prerequisites: PHM 3200 or permission of the
instructor.
PHM 4430 Topics in Philosophy of Law (3). Examines a
focused topic in philosophy of law, such as: punishment,
legislation of morality, the rule of law, or an important
thinker. May be repeated.
PHP 3840 Chinese and Japanese Philosophy (3).
Metaphysical and ethical theories of the three main
philosophical systems of China, namely, Classical and
neo-Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese Buddhism are
examined. For Japanese philosophy, Shintoism is
included.
PHP 4510 Marxism (3). This course examines the
philosophic insights of Marx and the main trends
(anthropological, social, existential) in contemporary
Marxism. It includes an analysis of the Marxist
interpretation of alienation, work, and human authenticity.
PHP 4782 Phenomenology (3). This course analyzes the
method, the basic philosophical insights and the
applications of 20th century phenomenology. It includes
the phenomenological analysis of knowing as well as
basic questions regarding the nature of reality together
with the study of fundamental texts from Husserl,
Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty.
PHP 4784 Analytic Philosophy (3). This course
examines the 20th century Anglo-American tradition of
approaching philosophic problems by the methods of
linguistic analysis. It will include study of techniques of
linguistic analysis and an evaluation of their adequacy in
dealing with meaning and truth, the mind-body problem,
and free will.
PHP 4786 Existentialism (3). This course examines the
origin, basic philosophical insights, and influence of the
mainstreams of modern existentialism. It includes the
study of fundamental texts of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche,
Sartre, Jaspers, and Camus.
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PHP 4789 Contemporary French Philosophy (3). Main
trends (hermeneutics, postmodernism, deconstruction) in
twentieth century French philosophy, with emphasis on
seminal thinkers, e.g., Levinas, Derrida, Ricoeur,
Foucault, Irigaray.
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Physics
Walter Van Hamme, Professor and Chairperson
Werner Boeglin, Associate Professor
Richard A. Bone, Professor
Yesim Darici, Associate Professor
Rudolf Fiebig, Professor
Bernard Gerstman, Professor
Kenneth Hardy, Professor
Laird H. Kramer, Associate Professor
Wenzhi Li, Assistant Professor
Pete C. Markowitz, Associate Professor
Oren Maxwell, Professor
Stephan L. Mintz, Professor
Rajamani Narayanan, Assistant Professor
Brian A. Raue, Associate Professor
Joerg Reinhold, Associate Professor
Misak Sargsian, Assistant Professor
John W. Sheldon, Professor Emeritus
Caroline E. Simpson, Associate Professor
Xuewen Wang, Associate Professor
James R. Webb, Professor
Jiandi Zhang, Associate Professor
Yifu Zhu, Associate Professor
Bachelor of Science
Degree Program Hours: 120
This program prepares students for careers as
professional physicists in industry, government, or
graduate study in physics, engineering, or material
science. It also prepares students for teaching careers.
Students interested in teacher certification should contact
the College of Education.
Lower Division Preparation
Required Courses
Common Prerequisites
CHM 1045
CHM 1045L
CHM 1046
CHM1046L
MAC 2311
MAC 2312
MAC 2313
PHY 2048
PHY 2048L
PHY 2049
PHY 2049L
To qualify for
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry Lab I
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry Lab II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Physics with Calculus I
Physics with Calculus Lab I
Physics with Calculus II
Physics with Calculus Lab II
admission to the program,
FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including CLAST, completed 60 semester
hours, and must be otherwise acceptable into the
program.
Upper Division Program (60)
PHY 3106, PHY 3107 Modem Physics
PHY3106L, PHY3107L
PHY 3513
PHY 4221, PHY 4222
PHY 4323, PHY 4324
PHY 4604, PHY 4605
PHY4810L
Modern Physics Labs
Thermodynamics
Mechanics
Electromagnetism
Quantum Mechanics
Senior Physics Lab
PHY 4905, PHY 4906, PHY 4907 Independent Study
Approved electives in experimental or theoretical physics
MAP 2302 Differential Equations
Electives (Physics or Non-Physics) 16
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Program Hours: 120
This program prepares students interested in physics and
planning to enter professional schools in business,
education, journalism, law, and medicine, and for liberal
arts students desiring a strong background in physical
science but with career objectives in other areas. The
flexible program offers the opportunity for parallel studies
in another discipline and/or pre-professional preparation.
Students wishing to pursue careers as professional
physicists or graduate study in physics should seek the
Bachelor of Science degree in physics.
Lower Division Preparation
Required Courses
Common Prerequisites
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
CHM1045L General Chemistry Lab I
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
CHM 1046L General Chemistry Lab II
MAC 2311 Calculus I
MAC 2312 Calculus II
MAC 2313 Multivariate Calculus
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus Lab I
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus Lab II
Upper Division Program (60)
PHY 3106 Modern Physics I
PHY 3106L Modern Physics Lab I
PHY 3107 Modern Physics II
PHY3107L Modern Physics Lab II
PHY 3513 Thermodynamics
PHY 4 1 34 Widely Applied Physics I
PHY 41 35 Widely Applied Physics II
Approved Upper Division Electives
Electives
Biophysics Concentration
This program prepares students interested in physics and
planning to enter professional schools in medicine,
biomedical engineering, and biomechanics as well as
entry level biotechnology positions in industry and
government. The flexible program offers the opportunity
for parallel studies in another discipline. Students
satisfying the degree requirements of this program will
also have satisfied the course requirement for admission
to medical schools. Interested students should consult
the Pre-medical advisor at (305) 348-3084.
Lower Division Preparation
Common Prerequisites as Detailed Under the BA
Degree
Additional Lower Division Courses (17)
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
15
28
BSC1010
BSC1010L
BSC1011
BSC 1011L
CHM 2210
CHM2210L
CHM 2211
CHM 221 1L
General Biology I
General Biology I Lab
General Biology II
General Biology II Lab
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Lab
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Lab
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Upper Division Program (60)
PHY 3106 Modern Physics I 3
PHY 3106L Modern Physics Lab I 1
PHY 3107 Modern Physics II 3
PHY 3107L Modern Physics Lab II 1
PHY 3513 Thermodynamics 3
PHY 41 34 Widely Applied Physics I 3
PHY 41 35 Widely Applied Physics II 3
PHY 4221 Mechanics I 3
PHY4905 Senior Physics Lab 3
PHZ4710 Introduction to Biophysics 3
Physics Electives 6
Electives in Biology and Chemistry 12
Electives 16
Pre-med students are strongly encouraged to take:
BCH 3033 General Biochemistry " 4
BCH 3033L General Biochemistry Lab 1
CHM 4304 Biological Chemistry I
CHM 4304L Biological Chemistry I Lab
PCB 3063 Genetics
PCB 3063 Genetics Lab
PCB 3702
PCB 3702L
Intermediate Human Physiology 3
Intermediate Human Physiology Lab 1
Business Concentration
This program prepares students interested in physics and
planning to enter business and business management
careers. Concentrates on the basic of business
administration and also gain a thorough understanding of
electronics, lasers, computers and other tools of the
physicist.
Lower Division Preparation
Common Prerequisites as Detailed Under the BA
Degree
Additional Lower Division Courses (9)
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ACG 2021 Accounting for Decisions 3
Upper Division Program (60)
PHY 3106 Modern Physics I 3
PHY 3106L Modern Physics Lab I 1
PHY 3107 Modern Physics II 3
PHY 3107L Modern Physics Lab II 1
PHY 3513 Thermodynamics 3
PHY 41 34 Widely Applied Physics I 3
PHY 4135 Widely Applied Physics II 3
PHY 4905 Senior Physics Lab 3
Physics Electives 6
ACG 3301 Ace. for Planning and Control 3
CGS 3300 Introduction to Information Systems 3
FIN 3403 Financial Management 3
MAN 3025 Organization and Management 3
MAN 4602 International Business 3
MAR 3023 Marketing Management 3
Business Electives 3
Electives 13
Entrepreneurship Concentration
This program provides students with a strong background
in physics as well as the skill set for starting and growing
new high-tech business ventures. The curriculum
encourages "hands on" interdisciplinary research in the
form of an independent study course and an
entrepreneurial science internship. It also provides the
flexibility to tailor coursework to science and technology
entrepreneurial activities. Graduates of this program will
be well equipped to create their own high-tech jobs within
existing companies as well as their own startup ventures.
Lower Divivion Preparation
Common Prerequisites as Detailed Under the BA
Degree
Upper Division Program (60)
PHY 3106 Modern Physics I 3
PHY3106L Modern Physics Lab I 1
PHY 3107 Modern Physics II 3
PHY 3107L Modern Physics Lab II 1
PHY 3513 Thermodynamics 3
PHY 4221 Intermediate Classical Mechanics I 3
PHY 4323 Intermediate Electromagnetism I 3
PHY 4604 Quantum Mechanics I 3
PHY 4134 Widely Applied Physics I 3
PHY 4135 Widely Applied Physics II 3
PHY 4905 Independent Study 3
PHY 4905 Senior Physics Lab 3
Physics Electives 6
GEB4113 Entrepreneurship 3
ISC 4947 Entrepreneurial Science Internship 3
GEB4110 Business Plan Development 3
or
GEB 4xxx Technology Product and Service
Development 3
Electives 13
Minor in Physics
This program is designed for students who desire
additional capabilities in physics beyond the basic
sequence. This program is especially recommended for
chemistry, mathematics, and engineering/technology
majors.
PHY 2048, PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus 8
PHY 2048L, PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus Lab 2
PHY 3106, PHY 3107 Modern Physics 6
PHY3106L, PHY3107L Modern Physics Labs 2
Additional approved courses 3
Minor in Astronomy
This program is designed for students who desire
additional capabilities in astronomy. The program offers
enhanced preparation for graduate studies in astronomy
and astrophysics. It is also aimed at students interested
in careers in science education, science centers, musea,
and planetaria.
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I 4
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus Lab I 1
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II 4
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus Lab II 1
PHY 3106 Modern Physics I 3
PHY3106L Modern Physics Lab I 1
AST 3213 Modern Astrophysics 3
AST 3722 Observational Astronomy 3
AST 3722L Observational Astronomy Lab 1
Cooperative Education
Students seeking the baccalaureate degree in physics
may also take part in the Cooperative Education Program
conducted in conjunction with Career Planning &
Placement. The student spends several semesters fully
employed in an industrial or governmental physics
laboratory. For further information consult the Department
of Physics or Career Planning & Placement.
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Course Descriptions
Definition of Prefixes
AST-Astronomy; MET-Meteorology PHS-
Physics/Specialized; PHY-Physics; PHZ-Physics; PSC-
Physical Sciences; ENU-Nuclear Engineering.
F-Fall semester offering; S-Spring semester offering; SS-
Summer semester offering.
AST 2003 Solar System Astronomy (3). General
principles of Astronomy with emphasis on the structure
and evolution of the Solar System, the laws of planetary
motion, and the physical aspects of the sun, planets, and
interplanetary debris. (F,S,SS)
AST 2003L Solar System Astronomy Laboratory (1).
Laboratory section of AST 2003. Outdoor observing of the
moon, planets and indoor exercises including celestial
positions and time, the moon's orbit, planetary motions,
comparative planetology. Corequisite: AST 2003. (Lab
fees assessed) (F,S,SS)
AST 2004 Stellar Astronomy (3). General principles of
Astronomy with emphasis on the structure and evolution
of stars, stellar systems, galaxies and the universe.
Topics include stellar birth and death, neutron stars and
black holes, galactic distances and the expansion of the
universe. (F,S,SS)
AST 2004L Stellar Astronomy Laboratory (1).
Laboratory section of AST 2004. Outdoor observing of
stars, constellations, binary and variable stars, star
clusters, nebulae and indoor exercises including radiative
properties of the stars, spectra, stellar and galactic
distances, Hubble's Law. Corequisite: AST 2004. (Lab
fees assessed) (F,S,SS)
AST 2037 Intelligent Life in the Universe (3). Examines
the possibility of extraterrestrial life in terms of the
probability of the existence of planets in other solar
systems, the conditions necessary for life, and means of
communication. (F or S)
AST 3213 Modern Astrophysics (3). An introduction to
the structure of stars and galaxies and the evolution of the
universe as a whole. Topics will include atomic spectra,
stellar classifications, galactic structure, and cosmology.
Prerequisites: PHY 2048, 2049. (F or S)
AST 3722 Observational Astronomy (3). Observational
astronomical techniques from radio to x-rays including
CCD Imaging, Photometry, and Spectroscopy.
AST 3722L Observational Astronomy Laboratory (1).
The lab component associated with Observational
Astronomy. Covers acquisition, reduction and
interpretation of astronomical data using telescopes and
computers. Corequisite: Observational Astronomy.
AST 5215 Stellar Astrophysics (3) Topics in Stellar
Astrophysics, in greater detail and depth than similar
topics in AST 3213. Emphasis on current stellar structure,
evolution models and the underlying observational data.
Prerequisites: PHY 3107, PHY 3513, PHY 4324, PHY
4222 or equivalent. (F or S)
AST 5405 Extragalactic Astrophysics (3). Topics in
extragalactic astrophysics, in greater detail and depth
than similar topics in AST 3213. Emphasis on galactic
structure and evolution, quasars and cosmology.
Prerequisites: PHY 3107, PHY 3513, PHY 4324, PHY
4222 or equivalent. (F or S)
AST 5507 Celestial Mechanics (3). Principles of
classical Newtonian mechanics applied to the motions of
planets, satellites, and interplanetary space probes.
Prerequisites: PHY 4222 or equivalent. (F or S)
ENU 4101 Introduction to Nuclear Reactors (3). An
elementary course in nuclear fission reactor theory and
power plant operation. An overview of the relevant nuclear
processes and their application to reactor design.
Prerequisites: PHY 2048, 2049.
MET 2010 Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics (3).
Physics of the Earth's atmosphere and weather including
energy and heat transfer, radiation, temperature and
pressure changes and the development of storms,
atmospheric optical effects, and weather forecasting.
Prerequisite: High school algebra. (F,S)
MET 201 0L Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
Laboratory (1). Practical weather analysis including
fronts, local severe weather, hurricanes, also elementary
analyses and interpretation of weather maps, satellite
imagery, radar data. Corequisite: MET 2010. (F,S)
PHS 4303 Nuclear Physics (3). A treatment of the
current state of the nuclear theory problem and a
discussion of modern experimental methods.
Prerequisites: PHY 3106, 3107.
PHY 1020 Understanding the Physical World (3). A
course to introduce non-science majors to the basic
principles of the physical world with emphasis on
understanding common devices, biological and medical
applications, natural phenomena and sports. Prerequisite:
one year high school or college algebra. (F,S)
PHY 1020L Understanding the Physical World
Laboratory (1). Laboratory section of Understanding the
Physical World. (F,S)
PHY 1037 Quarks, Superstrings, and Black Holes (3).
Introduction to physics in the modern era for non-
scientists. Topics include quantum mechanics, relativity,
fundamental forces, and unification theory.
PHY 1037L Quarks, Superstrings, and Black Holes
Laboratory (1). Laboratory to accompany Quarks,
Superstrings, and Black Holes
PHY 2023 Survey of General Physics (3). Units,
quantities, Newton's laws, work, momentum, fluids, heat,
gas laws, waves, charge and current, electric fields,
circuits, light, atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisites:
Algebra, trigonometry (high school). (F.S.SS)
PHY 2048, PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus (4,4). Basic
physics with calculus sequence. PHY 2048 will cover
kinematics, Newton's Laws, conservation laws,
gravitation, fluids, sound, and thermodynamics. Pre or
Corequisites: MAC 2311 or MAC 2312. PHY 2049 will
cover electricity and magnetism, field theory, geometrical
and wave optics. (F,S,SS)
PHY 2048L, PHY 2049L General Physics Laboratory I,
II (1,1). Laboratory sections of PHY 2048, 2049, PHY
2053, 2054. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PHY 2048,
PHY 2049, PHY 2053, PHY 2054. (Lab fees assessed)
(F.S.SS)
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PHY 2053, PHY 2054 Physics without Calculus (4,4). A
general introductory course using a non-calculus
approach. PHY 2053 covers kinematics, Newtonian
mechanics, properties of fluids, thermodynamics, and
wave motion. PHY 2054 covers electricity and magnetism,
geometrical and wave optics and the structure of matter.
Prerequisites: College algebra, trigonometry, and analytic
geometry. (F,S,SS)
PHY 3106, PHY 3107 Modern Physics I and II (3,3).
Recent developments in physics are discussed. Subject
matter includes: review of classical physics, special
relativity, four-vectors, wave-particle duality, the hydrogen
atom, many electron atoms, nuclear instrumentation,
nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, elementary particles,
introduction to quantum mechanics, and solid state
physics. Prerequisite: PHY 2049. (F) (Modern Physics I);
(S) (Modern Physics II)
PHY 3106L, PHY 3107L Modern Physics Laboratory I
and II (1,1). Laboratory courses to accompany Modern
Physics I and II consisting of experiments in atomic and
nuclear physics. Pre- or Corequisites: PHY 3106 and PHY
3107. (F) (Modern Physics Lab I); (S) (Modern Physics
Lab II)
PHY 3272 Physics of Space Flight (3). Basic physics is
used to describe the motions of space craft, with a
discussion of various types of propulsion systems,
including chemical methods, nuclear systems, electric and
photon propulsion. Prerequisite: PHY 2049.
PHY 3424 Optics (3). General formulation of geometrical
optics including matrix techniques, interference
phenomena, and the theory of Fraunhofer and Fresnel
diffraction are among the topics covered. Prerequisites:
PHY 2048, 2049.
PHY 3465 Physics of Music (3). Provides an
understanding of the physics behind sound, sound
reproduction and electronics that are necessary for
musicians to understand to take full advantage of modern
electronic and musical equipment.
PHY 3513 Thermodynamics (3). Fundamental principles
of thermodynamics, the first, second, and third laws, free
energy, entropy, the chemical potential, phase rule and its
applications. Prerequisites: PHY 2048, 2049, CHM 1045,
1046. (F)
PHY 3722 Electronics (3). Solid state theory and the
theory of circuits, circuit operation and design in lecture
and laboratory sessions. Prerequisites: PHY 2048, 2049.
PHY 3949, PHY 4949 Cooperative Education in
Physics (1-3). One semester of full-time supervised work
in an outside laboratory taking part in the University Co-op
Program. Limited to students admitted to the Co-op
Program. A written report and supervisor evaluation will
be required of each student. (F,S,SS)
PHY 4134 Widely Applied Physics I (3). Applications of
Physics principles to a diverse set of phenomena. Topics
include material science, computers and electronics,
nuclear physics and energy, astrophysics, aeronautics
and space flight, communication technology, and medical
physics and imaging. Prerequisite: PHY 3107.
PHY 4135 Widely Applied Physics II (3). Second of a
two-course sequence. Will investigate materials science,
nanotechnology, computers and electronics, nuclear
physics and energy, astrophysics, aeronautics and space
flight, communications technology, meterology, and
medical physics and imaging. Course will focus on
Chaos, Optical and Wireless Communications, High
Temperature Superconductors. Prerequisite: PHY4134.
PHY 4221, PHY 4222 Intermediate Classical
Mechanics I & II (3,3). Laws of motion, statics of particles
and rigid bodies, motion of particles in one, two, and three
dimensions, systems of particles, rigid bodies in a plane,
central forces. Accelerated reference systems, rigid body
in three dimensions, generalized coordinates, Lagrangian
and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics, vibrating
systems, and normal coordinates. Prerequisites: MAC
2313, PHY 2048, 2049. (F) (Intermediate Classical
Mechanics I); (S) (Intermediate Classical Mechanics II)
PHY 4323, PHY 4324 Intermediate Electromagnetism I
and II (3,3). The theory of electromagnetic fields and
waves is developed from basic principles. Vector calculus,
Coulomb's law, Gauss's Law, electrostatic potential,
dielectrics, solutions to Laplace's and Poisson's
equations, magnetic induction, vector potential, magnetic
materials, Maxwell's equations, and propagation of waves
in space and various media are discussed. Prerequisites:
MAC 2313, PHY 2048 and 2049.(F) (Intermediate
Electromagnetism I); (S) (Intermediate Electromagnetism
II)
PHY 4513 Statistical Thermodynamics (3). Review of
the fundamental laws of thermodynamics applied to
simple systems. Elementary kinetic theory of gases
applied to diffusion, viscosity, thermal and electrical
conductivity. Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein
distribution functions applied in the Boltzmann limit to the
calculation of thermodynamic variables. Prerequisites:
MAC 2313, PHY 2048, 2049.
PHY 4604 Quantum Mechanics I (3). A comprehensive
introduction to quantum mechanics. Wave mechanics
applied to standard one dimensional problems and the
hydrogen atom. Prerequisites: PHY 3107 or permission of
the instructor and MAP 2302, MAC 2313, and PHY 2049.
(F)
PHY 4605 Quantum Mechanics II (3). General matrix
formalism, angular momentum, symmetries, perturbation
theory and variational methods, an introduction to
relativistic theory and theory of fields. Prerequisite: PHY
4604. (S)
PHY 4752C Introduction to Scientific Instrumentation
(3). The student learns to set up and operate such
standard pieces of laboratory apparatus as bridges,
amplifiers, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, flowmeters,
and thermocouple circuits utilizing chart recorders. A
background in general physics is required.
PHY 481 0L Senior Physics Lab (3). Advanced laboratory
topics are treated. Modern physics laboratory equipment
is used and the student is introduced to current laboratory
practice. Prerequisites: PHY 2048 and 2049. (S)
PHY 4905, PHY 4906, PHY 4907 Independent Study (3).
The student works under the supervision of a faculty
member on subject matter of mutual interest. Instructor's
permission is required.
PHY 4936, PHY 4937, PHY 4938 Special Topics (VAR).
A study of topics of special physics interest.
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PHY 5115 Mathematical Physics I (3). Methods of
solution for problems in mathematical physics: Variational
principles, complex variables, partial differential
equations, integral equations, and transforms.
Prerequisites: MAC 2313, MAP 2302. (F)
PHY 5116 Mathematical Physics II (3). Additional
solution methods in mathematical physics: Perturbation
methods, Laplace's and Poisson's Equations, waves,
special functions, vector fields, vector waves.
Prerequisite: PHY 5115. (S)
PHY 5140 Atomic Particle Interactions and Detection
(3). Preparation for research utilizing particle detectors.
Covers particle interactions with matter in scintillation,
ionization, and semiconductor detectors for changed
particles, neutrons, and photons. Prerequisites: PHY
3107 or permission of Instructor.
PHY 5141 Intermediate Modern Physics I (3). Prepares
advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate
students to start research in atomic, molecular, or optical
physics. Topics may be adapted to students' research
interests. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
PHY 5142 Intermediate Modern Physics II (3).
Continnuation of advanced undergraduate and beginning
graduate student research preparation in atomic,
molecular, optical or nuclear physics. Topics may be
adapted to students' research interests. Prerequisite:
Intermediate Modern Physics I.
PHY 5235 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos (3).
Introduction to the universal behavior of classical systems
described by nonlinear equations. Prerequisites: PHY
4222, MAA4211.(ForS)
PHY 5240 Advanced Classical Mechanics (3).
Advanced formulations of the equations of motion and
their applications: the central field problem, rigid body
dynamics, oscillations and continuous systems.
Prerequisite: PHY 4222. (F)
PHY 5346 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory I (3).
Advanced treatment of classical electromagnetism:
Electrostatics, Green's function, Laplace's equation,
multipole expansion, magnetostatics, Maxwell's
equations, waves. Prerequisite: PHY 4324. (F)
PHY 5347 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory II (3).
Additional topics in classical electromagnetism: Wave
guides, radiating and diffracting systems, Kirchoff's
integral for diffraction, covariant formulation of field
equations. Prerequisite: PHY 5346. (S)
PHY 5446 Laser Physics (3). Principles of lasers and
laser applications, including atom-field interactions,
stimulated emission and dipole oscillators, optical
resonators and electromagnetic modes, semi-classical
laser theory, and specific laser systems. Prerequisite:
PHY 4605. (For S)
PHY 5466 The Physics of Music (3). Provides music
technology majors a physical understanding of sound,
sound generation and reprodcution. Concentrates mainly
on physical principles and less on calculation.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
PHY 5667 Nonperturbative Quantum Field Theory (3).
Euclidean QFT, renormalization group, local gauge
symetry, lattice regularization, Wilson action, fermion
fields, expansion schemes, numerical algorithms, hadron
properties, recent developments. Prerequisite: PHY 4605.
PHY 5930 Seminar in Physics (1-3). A series of
specialized lectures/seminars on selected topics in
Physics/Astro-Physics. Prerequisite: Permission of
Department.
PHY 5936 Special Topics Research (1-10). Participation
in an original investigation in theoretical or experimental
physics/astro-physics under direct faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
PHY 5937, PHY 5938 Seminar in Special Topics (3).
Seminar work under the supervision of a faculty member
on subject material of mutual interest.
PHY 5940 Physics Graduate Teaching Workshop (1).
The teaching of physics laboratories. Includes practice of
lab experiments, use and adjustment of lab equipment
and explanation of departmental grading policy.
Supplemented by outside lectures on university policies.
(F)
PHZ 2102 Problem Solving in Physics I (1).
Supplemental course for Physics 2048 that teaches
problem solving skills and reinforces concepts learned in
the lecture. Corequisite: PHY 2048.
PHZ 2103 Problem Solving in Physics II (1).
Supplemental course for Physics 2049 that teaches
problem solving skills and reinforces concepts learned in
the lecture. Corequisite: PHY 2049.
PHZ 3422 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3).
Introduction to the emerging nanoscience and
nanotechnology, physical/chemical understanding of
nanomaterials and nanostructures, basic skills and
techniques for nanofabrication and characterization.
Prerequisite: PHY 2049.
PHZ 4390 Nuclear and Particle Physics (3). Basics of
Nuclear and Particle Physics, Nuclear forces, quarkgluon
structure of hadrons, deep-inelastic scattering, qcd,
nuclear and particle astrophysics, formation of quark-
gluon plasma. Prerequisite: PHY 4604.
PHZ 4710 Introduction to Biophysics (3). Physical
investigation of biological molecules with special
reference to structure and function of protein,
biomembranes and visual receptors. Prerequisites: PHY
3107 or CHM 3411.
PHZ 5130 Theoretical Treatment of Experimental Data
(3). Statistical analysis of physical processes and
statistical tests, with particular emphasis on
instrumentation-related problems. Mathematical modeling
and computer simulation. Prerequisites: Undergraduate
statistics course or equivalent, or permission of the
instructor.
PHZ 5156 Computational Physics I (3). Physical
systems by means of computer simulation. Monte Carlo,
molecular dynamics, percolation, random systems, chaos,
criticality, guage fields. Prerequisites: PHY 5115 and PHY
5116.
PHZ 5157C Computational Physics II (3). Advanced
computer simulation methods of physical systems.
Application in chaos, nonlinear and random systems,
criticality, field theory and practices. Prerequisite: PHZ
5156. Corequisites: PHY 51 15 and PHY 5116.
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PHZ 5234 Atomic and Molecular Collision Phenomena
(3). Investigation of atomic and molecular collision
phenomena: Kinetic theory, elastic scattering, inelastic
scattering, excitation and ionization, heavy particle
collisions. Prerequisites: PHY 4605 and PHY 4222. (F or
S)
PHZ 5304 Advanced Nuclear Physics (3). Fundamental
properties of nuclei, nuclear forces, nuclear models, radio-
activity, weak processes and nuclear reactions.
Prerequisite: PHY 4604. Corequisite: PHY 4605. (F or S)
PHZ 5370 Nanoscience (3). Overview of the nanoscience
with emphasis on physical properties, such as electrical,
magnetic and optical properties, of nanomaterials.
Prerequisites: PHY 3106, PHY 3107.
PHZ 5405 Solid State Physics (3). Crystalline form of
solids, lattice dynamics, metals, insulators, semi-
conductors, crystalline surfaces, and amorphous
-materials. Prerequisites: PHY 3107 or CHM 3411. (F or S)
PHZ 5505 Low Energy Plasma Physics (3). The
investigation of the kinetics of rarefied gases and thermal
plasmas: Phase space, random currents, orbit theory,
plasma sheaths, radiation, the pinch effect. Prerequisites:
PHY 3513, PHY 4324, and PHY 4222.
PHZ 5506 Plasma Physics (3). An introduction to plasma
fundamentals, the Boltzmann equation, the hydro-
dynamic equations, orbit theory, the interaction of
electromagnetic waves with plasmas, the pinch effect and
instabilities. Prerequisite: PHY 2049.
PHZ 5606 Special Relativity (3). A detailed study of
special relativity: Lorentz transformations, relativistic
electrodynamics. Prerequisite: PHY 3107.
PHZ 5607 General Relativity (3). General relativity using
differential geometry and tensor analysis. Topics include
Einstein's field equations and their solutions, applications
and observational tests. Black Holes and cosmology are
also discussed. Prerequsites: PHY 4222 and PHY 4605.
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Political Science
Richard Olson, Professor and Chairperson
Astrid Arraras, Lecturer
Ronald Cox, Associate Professor
Clement Fatovic, Assistant Professor
Eduardo Gamarra, Professor and Director, Latin
American and Caribbean Center
Ivelaw Griffith, Professor and Dean, Honors College
Kevin Hill, Associate Professor and Undergraduate
Director
Antonio Jorge, Professor
H. Whitt Kilburn, Assistant Professor
Tatiana Kostadinova, Assistant Professor and Graduate
Director
Dario Moreno, Associate Professor and Director,
Metropolitan Center
Paul Mullen, Assistant Professor
Brian Nelson, Associate Professor
Sarah Poggione, Assistant Professor
Timothy Power, Associate Professor
Nicol Rae, Professor
Mark Rosenberg, Professor and Provost
Rebecca Salokar, Associate Professor
John Stack, Professor and Director, Institute for Public
Policy and Citizenship Studies
Judith H. Stiehm, Professor
Christopher Warren, Associate Professor
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Degree Program Hours: 120
The major in Political Science provides students the
opportunity to acquire a broad education that will equip
them to adapt to a wide variety of careers. The program
for majors is designed to encourage the analysis of
theories, institutions, and processes of political systems in
the context provided by the social sciences; to stimulate a
grasp of the broad sweep of political science as a
discipline; to develop a continuing and responsible
interest in political activity and public affairs; to provide the
opportunity to acquire a fundamental understanding of
political science as a basis for citizenship, a career in
government, or professional study and service; and to
stimulate the qualified student's interest in graduate study
in political science.
The curriculum is designed to expose students to the
various areas of Political Science and to allow for some
specialization. Students are encouraged to create a blend
of courses that fit their interests. You should work with the
undergraduate advisor in selecting courses.
To qualify for admission to the program, FIU
undergraduates must have met all the lower division
requirements including the successful completion or
waiver of the CLAST, 60 semester hours, and a minimum
2.0 Grade Point Average.
Curriculum for Political Science Majors
Students should obtain and read the "Political Science
Advising Guide," available online on the Political Science
website. A minimum of 30 credits of upper division work
(3000 level and above) is required for a major in Political
Science, of which 6 credits must be at the 4000 level
(excluding independent study and internship credits).
In addition, two 2000 level courses are required for a
student to meet both the department's prerequisite
requirements for majors as well as the state mandated
"Common Prerequisites"(see below). These courses
should be taken as early as possible in preparation for
upper division work in the major. POS 2042-American
Government (or its equivalent) is required of all Political
Science majors. This course will also meet one of the two
state mandated Common Prerequisites. The second
Common Prerequisite can be fulfilled by taking either
CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Politics, or INR
2002 Dynamics of World Politics (or their equivalents).
These requirements can normally be met through course
work at the community college level, or can be taken at
FIU. Students should be mindful of the further requirement
of the College of Arts and Sciences, that a minimum of 48
upper division credits (3000 level and above) is necessary
for graduation. Students also need to pass 9 hours in
upper division courses outside Political Science, and must
satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences Foreign
Language Requirement.
No specific upper division courses are required. Rather,
courses in Political Science must be distributed so that
five courses meet the Breadth requirement and five other
courses meet the Political Science Electives requirement,
of which two (6 credits) must be at the 4000 level
(excluding independent study and internship credits).
The student must earn a grade of 'C or better in all
Political Science courses credited toward the major. A
grade of 'C-' will not fulfill the requirements of the major.
Students choosing to major in Political Science must
officially declare their major by completing applicable
forms. Forms can be obtained online through the Office of
the Registrar, or at the department.
Common Prerequisites
Common Prerequisites are those mandated by the state
for Political Science majors. In order to conform with both
state and departmental requirements, students must take
the following:
POS 2042 American Government (or its
equivalent)
and one of the following two courses:
CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Politics
(or its equivalent)
INR 2002 Dynamics of World Politics
(or its equivalent)
These courses do not count toward the 30 credits of
upper division work required for the major.
Requirements for a Major
I. Breadth Requirement
This is designed to acquaint all majors with the five
general fields of Political Science. One three-semester
hour course must be taken in each of the following fields,
for a total of 15 semester hours.
American Politics (AP)-This Breadth area can be met
only by one of the following courses:
POS 3064 Federalism and Intergovernmental
Relations 3
POS 3152 Urban Politics 3
POS 3413 The Presidency 3
POS 3424 The Legislative Process 3
POS 3443 Political Parties 3
Judicial Politics (JP)-This Breadth area can be met only
by one of the following courses:
POS 3283 The Judicial Process 3
POS 3603 Constitutional Law: Powers 3
POS 3604 Constitutional Law: Limits 3
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Comparative Politics (CP) — This Breadth area can be
met only by one of the following courses:
CPO 3010 Comparative Politics Theory and
Practice 3
CPO 3055 Authoritarian Politics 3
CPO 3103 Politics of Western Europe 3
CPO 3204 African Politics 3
CPO 3304 Politics of Latin America 3
CPO 3403 Politics of the Middle East 3
CPO 3502 Politics of the Far East 3
CPO 3643 Russian Politics 3
International Politics (IP)-This Breadth area can be met
only by one of the following courses:
INR 3102 American Foreign Policy 3
INR 3203 World Politics 3
INR 3702 Politics of the World Economy 3
Political Theory and Methodology (PT) — This Breadth
area can be met only by one of the following courses:
POT 3013 Ancient and Medieval Political Theory 3
POT 3054 Modern Political Theory 3
POT 3064 Contemporary Political Theory 3
POT 3204 American Political Thought 3
POT 3302 Political Ideologies 3
II. Political Science Electives Requirement
Five upper division Political Science courses (3000 level
and above), of which two (6 credits) must be at the 4000
level are required (not from POS 4905, POS 4941, or
POS 4944), for a total of 15 credits. No more than 6
credits in independent study and/or internship work can
be applied toward the major, and these may not be
counted toward the 4000-level requirement.
Minor in Political Science
POS 2042 (or its equivalent) is a prerequisite for a minor
in Politcal Science. Beyond the prerequisite, the minor
consists of any five upper division (3000 level and above)
courses in Political Science, for a total or 15 upper
division credits. All courses must be passed with a 'C or
better grade. A grade of 'C-' will not fulfill the requirements
of the minor. Neither independent study nor internships
will count toward the minor. Students should select
specific courses in consultation with their major advisor
and a Political Science advisor. Students must apply for a
minor by completing a Request for Minor Form and have it
signed by their Major and Minor Advisors.
Pre-Law Students
The Department of Political Science recognizes the
interests and needs of the undergraduate Political
Science major who plans to attend law school. The basic
skills important to such students include:
(1) how to think logically,
(2) how to read intelligently, and
(3) how to express oneself clearly.
These skills are developed in a number of disciplines.
Beyond these basic skills, the department encourages
interested Political Science majors to acquire a broad
background in Political Science rather than to select only
courses that deal with public law.The department
publishes a pre-law handbook that answers general
questions for our majors interested in pre-law and the
department's pre-law advisors will counsel these students
on specific concerns.
In selecting electives, Political Science majors should
remember that the LSAT and law school require the ability
to read with comprehension of concepts and logic and to
express oneself with clarity and precision. Whether or not
a given major will benefit from a particular elective is a
question best answered by the student in close
consultation with an advisor. Courses in History,
Philosophy, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Math and
English will probably all give Political Science majors
interested in prelaw practice in relevant skills. Breadth of
preparation is important. Whether a particular course in
logic, writing or another area is the best choice can only
be answered on an individual basis.
Public Affairs Internships
The Department occasionally is able to provide
opportunities for practical work-study experiences in
governmental and nongovernmental agencies. Four
categories of internships are open to qualified students:
1. Judicial Internships (Prerequisites: POS 3283-
Judicial Process or equivalent)
2. Legislative Internships (Prerequisites: POS 3424-
Legislative Process or equivalent)
3. Campaign Internships (In election year).
(Prerequisites: POS 3443-Political Parties, or POS 4233-
Public Opinion and Elections)
4. Washington Center Internships (This program is
administered through the Washington Center, an
organization providing opportunites for semester length
programs of internship and coursework in Washington,
D.C. See http://www.twc.edu for further information).
Standards for enrollment as an intern student include:
Enrollment is by permission of the instructor only. A
student wishing to enroll as a public affairs intern should
consult with the appropriate faculty member early in the
preceding semester and receive written permission to
enroll. A 3.0 GPA is required.
A Political Science major may count a maximum of six
credit hours in internships toward his/her major.
All public affairs internships in political science will be
on a Pass/Fail basis.
For further information on internships, contact your
political science advisor.
Upper Division Transfer Credit
Students will generally receive transfer credit for junior
and senior level courses in political science with a grade
of 'C or higher. While a student may transfer up to 30
credits of upper division work, the department will only
accept 15 credits towards the Political Science curriculum.
All decisions to recognize transfer credit rest with the
department advisor or chairperson.
Undergraduate Advising
The Department of Political Science has an
Undergraduate Advisor available to answer student
questions regarding degree requirements, transfer credit,
and graduation. All new majors and minors should make
an appointment to meet with the Undergraduate Advisor in
advance of their enrollment in the program. Prior to
registering for their final semester of courses, graduating
seniors should also meet with the Undergraduate Advisor
for a graduation check to review their records.
Appointments for undergraduate advising are available
through the department secretary. In addition, all Political
Science faculty are willing to meet with students to
discuss their academic work, the prospects of graduate
studies and career planning.
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Definition of Prefixes
CPO-Comparative Politics; INR-lnternational Relations;
POS-Political Science; POT-Political Theory; PUP-Public
Policy; URP-Urban Planning.
Courses that meet the Breadth Requirements for the
major are identified by subfield following the course title:
(AP) American Politics; (JP) Judicial Politics; (CP)
Comparative Politics; (IP) International Politics; and (PT)
Political Theory.
CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3).
Analysis of major theories of comparative politics
including development, state building, institutions,
patterns of political interaction and comparative elites.
Focus on Latin America and the Third World.
CPO 3010 Comparative Politics: Theory and Practice
(CP) (3). Examines major theories and methods of
comparative politics, focusing on divergent political
systems (Democracy, Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism).
Countries/regions studied vary with instructor.
CPO 3055 Authoritarian Politics (CP) (3). The purpose
of this course is to identify the conceptual and empirical
characteristics of authoritarian regimes. An ideal typical
authoritarian regime will be established, followed by case
study analyses of modern authoritarian systems, like
those of Brazil, Mexico, and Portugal. The course is
designed to analyze the circumstances giving rise to non-
totalitarian modern dictatorships, their political dynamics,
and their survival capability.
CPO 3103 Politics of Western Europe (CP) (3). Studies
of political systems of the major European countries on a
comparative basis. Attention is focused on such factors as
political party systems, the cabinet form of government,
and the politics of the Common Market. Considers the
implications of the impact of mass society on these
nations. Enables the students to better understand the
nations which have supplied many of the theoretical
foundations of modern politics.
CPO 3104 Politics of the European Union (3). Traces
the development of the governmental forms and
structures in the evolution of the European Union and
compares them to governmental structures in other
regional and global multinational organizations.
CPO 3204 African Politics (CP) (3). Compares the
politics of Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Republic of South
Africa and addresses questions of economic
development, the colonial legacy, and the impact of
traditional social patterns.
CPO 3304 Politics of Latin America (CP) (3). This
course analyzes the multiple structures, processes, and
groups which are relevant to an understanding of Latin
American political economy. Of special interest are the
political impacts of land and wealth inequality and
economic dependency. The dynamics of Latin American
politics are considered, with an emphasis on the role of
the military and the church. Alternate strategies for
modernizing the region are considered.
CPO 3403 Politics of the Middle East (CP) (3). This
course will focus on the social, cultural, and political
aspects of the Middle East region. Through an
understanding and an interweaving of these complex
facets, a student should gain a foundation and
background for comprehension of the contemporary
conflict which pervades this mercurial region.
CPO 3502 Politics of the Far East (CP) (3). An intensive
examination of the major political institutions of China,
Japan, and Korea. A critical analysis of changing aspects
of traditional relationships in Far Eastern political culture
and major reform movements in contemporary Far
Eastern politics. Allows the student to better understand
nations whose political development will be an important
factor in global development.
CPO 3643 Russian Politics (CP) (3). Examines the
political structure and institutions of Russia. Attention is
paid to the historical and cultural aspects of the structure
and use of power.
CPO 4034 The Politics of Development and
Underdevelopment (3). This course is an analysis of the
causes of development and underdevelopment in Third
and Fourth World countries. It includes an analysis of
major theoretical approaches to understanding
development problems, as well as an analysis of the roles
of major national and non-national actors.
CPO 4053 Political Repression and Human Rights (3).
Examination of domestic factors resulting in political
repression and violations of human rights. American,
European, and South American examples will be used.
CPO 4057 Political Violence and Revolution (3). An
examination of major historical instances and modern
expressions of political violence; discussion of revolution
from a comparative perspective. Attention will focus on
the social origin and political determinants of such events.
CPO 4062 Comparative Judicial Politics (3). An
examination of the various modes of dispute settlement
and rule adjudication cross-culturally. Emphasis is on the
similarities and differences of judicial behavior, judicial
decision-making, judicial recruitment, and judicial powers
in cross-national analysis.
CPO 4072 Comparative Electoral Behavior (3). Public
opinion, voting choice, and electoral patterns from a
comparative and historical perspective. Attention will
focus on West Europe and Latin America. Differences
from North American trends and patterns will also be
detailed.
CPO 4102 European Union in World Politics (3).
Examines comparatively the foreign policies of the
European Union member states and of the EU, with
special emphasis on EU-US (transatlantic) relations and
the future of the EU in world politics.
CPO 4165 Italian Politics (3). An examination of the
political structure and traditions of Italy since WW II.
Particular attention is given to the internal development of
democracy as a model for other nations. Emphasis on the
politics of pluralism.
CPO 4303 Politics of South America (3). A cross-
national discussion of the political systems and cultures of
the Latin American nations, with special emphasis on the
larger countries. Attention is given to the role of the
military and to the problem of violence. Designed to give
the student an overview of the political life of the nations
with whom we share this hemisphere.
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CPO 4323 Politics of the Caribbean (3). Studies the
political system of the major British, French, Dutch, and
Spanish areas in the Caribbean basin. Attention is
focused on such factors as political party democracies in
a non-industrial setting. The paradoxes between
modernity and tradition throughout the developing
Caribbean, and the relationship between politics,
economics, and culture are discussed. The student is
helped to understand the dynamics of change in an
important area of the world and to compare those
dynamics with change in his own country.
CPO 4333 Politics of Central America (3). This course
analyzes the historical and contemporary political
dynamics of the five countries of Central America. Special
attention is given to problems of development and
modernization within the context of the region's economic
dependence on the United States. Special attention is
given to the problem of political restraints on the
modernization process and to those regional
arrangements which have been created to solve the
area's problems. The student will develop a better
understanding of a region which has close ties to the
United States.
CPO 4340 Politics of Mexico (3). This course analyzes
the structure and process of the Mexican political system
from four perspectives: 1) Mexico's revolutionary heritage;
2) its formal governmental structure; 3) formal political
relations; and 4) the structure and process of Mexican
political economy.
CPO 4360 Cuban Politics (3). Examines the course of
twentieth century Cuban politics. The course is sub-
divided into five parts covering the three periods of
relatively stable politics and the two major revolutions.
CPO 4401 The Arab-Israeli Conflict (3). This course
provides the student with an introduction to the political
roots of the Middle East conflict, and examines the
dilemmas of finding a solution by focusing on the
domestic and international constraints imposed upon the
major actors.
CPO 4404 Politics of North Africa (3). An examination of
the politics of the Arab-Islamic countries of North Africa.
Attention is given to pre-colonial politics and subsequent
European penetration as bases for understanding
contemporary politics.
CPO 4461 Politics of Eastern Europe (3). An
examination of the historical and contemporary political
dynamics of the countries of Eastern Europe. Special
attention is given to the process of "democratization" and
the effort to move towards a liberal-democratic, capitalist
order.
CPO 4507 Comparative Political Economics of Asia
(3). Introduction to the political economy of East and
Southest Asia. Course is segmented into three parts:
overview of Asia Pacific; survey of specific countries; and
trends and transformations.
CPO 4541 Politics of China (3). This course introduces
students to China's political history from 1840 and
analyzes politics in the People's Republic of China with
special emphasis on political and economic development,
socio-economic and political conflict, ideology, and foreign
policy.
CPO 4553 Government and Politics of Japan (3).
Introduction to Japanese politics. Special attention is
given to the Japanese variant of democracy, the capitalist
state, and foreign policy.
CPO 4725 Comparative Genocide (3). A comparative
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