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    Jun 08, 2023  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Note - listings are by subject area prefix, not department code.

 

FIN - Finance

  
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    FIN 6906 Independent Study


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    Students must have a contract with an instructor.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
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    FIN 6915 Directed Research


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
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    FIN 6934 Selected Topics in Finance


    Credit Hours: 1-4

    Depending upon the scope and magnitude of the work required. Includes special lecture series.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 1-4
  
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    FIN 7808 Advanced Micro Finance


    Credit Hours: 3

    The study of advanced theoretical and empirical works in finance primarily relating to financial decisions at the level of the firm.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 , FIN 6804 , ECO 6424 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 7817 Financial Markets


    Credit Hours: 3

    The study of advanced theoretical and empirical works in finance primarily relating to financial institutions and markets.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6246 , FIN 6515 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 7930 Selected Topics in Finance


    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of selected topics of current issues on the frontiers of financial thought.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 7808 , QMB 7566 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 7935 Finance Research Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    Theoretical and/or empirical research on finance related problems. This course will require research papers to be written and presented. It is designed to aid the student in developing a thesis and the research methodology necessary for the doctoral dissertation.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 7930 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 7939 Executive Issues in Finance


    Credit Hours: 2-4

    A research seminar for executives that explores contemporary issues in finance. The specific theme of the seminar will be determined through consultations between the instructor and the students prior to the first class meeting.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 2-4
  
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    FIN 7980 Dissertation


    Credit Hours: 2-19

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 2-19

FLE - Foreign Language Education

  
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    FLE 5145 Language Principles, Acquisition and Teaching


    Credit Hours: 3

    Restricted to Education majors and not repeatable for credit. Overview of applied SLA theory and components of language. Methods & techniques of comprehensible instruction and the development of oral proficiency and literacy skills for LEP children.

    Prerequisite(s): FLE 5345 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 5291 Technology in the Foreign Language Classroom


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is intended to prepare foreign/second language teachers to provide pedagogically sound and technologically enhanced instruction for foreign language and second language students in the K-16 realm. Basic computer literacy is recommended.

    Prerequisite(s): FLE 5313 , FLE 5331 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 5313 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language and ESOL in the Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide training in the theory and methods of teaching foreign languages and ESOL in the elementary school (FLES) to both pre- and in-service teachers.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 5331 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language and ESOL in the Secondary School


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides for the development of knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students to assume roles as foreign language (FL) and ESOL teachers at the secondary school level. It represents the second part of a sequence of methods courses.

    Prerequisite(s): FLE 5313 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 5345 Teaching English Language Learners K-12


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is restricted to Education majors and is not repeatable for credit. It is designed to prepare preprofessional teachers to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction, assessment, and learning opportunities for LEP students.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 5366 ESOL Education in Content Areas


    Credit Hours: 3

    Enables participants to meet the special linguistic & cultural educational needs of limited English proficient (LEP) students in content area classes. Provides a theoretical & practical foundation for ESOL competencies in courses include ESOL infusion.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 5895 Dual Language Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is for teachers who are interested in bilingual education. The aim is to deconstruct the philosophical, theoretical, political, social and educational underpinning of instruction (K-16) when it is delivered through two languages.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 5946 Practicum in Foreign Language/ESOL Teaching


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course prepares students for their internship by providing a structured pre-internship experience while meeting regularly in a university class. Opportunity to see teachers in action.

    Prerequisite(s): FLE 5313 
    Corequisite(s): FLE 5331 
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 6167 Cross-Cultural Issues in Teaching ESOL


    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed for K-12 & adult educ environment to help participants develop awareness & understanding of the major cultures represented by the different language groups within the State of Florida (teach cultural awareness & cross-cultural understanding).

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 6639 Second Language Reading and Literacy


    Credit Hours: 3

    Explores theoretical issues in L2 language and literacy learning from a sociocultural perspective an covers seminal perspectives on L2 language development.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 6665 Current Trends in Secondary Foreign Language Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed for experienced classroom teachers, theoretical and practical implications of recent programs and methodology. Instructional practices in the teaching of foreign languages. Individual projects.

    Prerequisite(s): FLE 4314, FLE 4333
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 6829 Graduate Instruction Methods


    Credit Hours: 1-4

    Special course to be used primarily for the training of graduate teaching assistants.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-4
  
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    FLE 6906 Independent Study in Foreign Language Education


    Credit Hours: 1-6

    Independent Study in which students must have a contract with an instructor. Rpt. S/U

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-6
  
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    FLE 6932 Selected Topics in Second Language Acquisition


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course would provide a flexible format to offer specialized courses in second language acquisition not available in the regular curriculum. This would allow faculty to address issues at the frontiers of the field in second language acquisition. Repeat as topics vary

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 6947 Internship for Secondary Education in Foreign Language


    Credit Hours: 6

    Students will work with a cooperating teacher and university supervisor to complete their internship requirements in a classroom setting assigned by the university.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 6
  
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    FLE 7367 Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Acquisition


    Credit Hours: 3

    1. Examines the theoretical contributions of Vygotskian theory and explores the development of sociocultural theory based on Vygotsky and extending to contemporary post-Vygotskian theories and practices in the field of SLA.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 7700 Applications of Technology in Second Language Acquisition


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces key approaches to computer-assisted language learning (CALL). Students learn about pedagogical approaches and assessment in CALL. Students share ideas on blogs and in class discussions, and design and execute a pilot study.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FLE 7939 Advanced Seminar in Foreign Language Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced readings and discussion of theories, perspectives and issues in foreign/second language education from K-20, including examination of current practices, action research, accreditation, certification, teacher development, and assessment in the field.

    Prerequisite(s): FLE 6665 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3

FOL - Foreign Languages

  
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    FOL 5906 Directed Study


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    Prerequisite(s): FOL 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 1-3

FOW - Foreign Languages, Comparative Literature (Writings)

  
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    FOW 6805 Bibliography


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research methods. Includes familiarity with major journals and bibliographies, with a practicum.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 1

FRE - French Language

  
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    FRE 5425 Advanced Written Expression


    Credit Hours: 3

    Course is designed to give advanced training in free composition in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FRE 4421
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRE 5566 Contemporary France


    Credit Hours: 3

    An advanced course in French civilization and culture including a study of recent social, artistic and political trends as well as various current intellectual movements. Text and discussions in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FRE 3500
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRE 6910 Directed Research


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
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    FRE 6971 Thesis: Master’s


    Credit Hours: 2-19

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 2-19

FRW - French Literature (Writings)

  
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    FRW 5222 Classical Prose and Poetry


    Credit Hours: 3

    Emphasis on Malherbe, Descartes, Pascal, La Fontaine, and Boileau.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5226 20th Century Poetry and Theatre


    Credit Hours: 3

    Valery, Claudel, Anouilh, Motherland, Sartre, Ionesco.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5286 The 20th Century Novel


    Credit Hours: 3

    Proust, Gide, Mauriac, Malraux, Camus, Robbe-Grillet.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4100
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5314 Classical Drama


    Credit Hours: 3

    Corneille, Moliere, and Racine.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5415 Literature of the Middle Ages


    Credit Hours: 3

    Major genres, including epics, Arthurian romances, drama and lyric poetry. Reading in modern French translation.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4100 or FRW 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5425 Literature of the Renaissance


    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of Renaissance French humanism including Rabelais, Montaigne, and Pleiade poets.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4100 or FRW 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5445 18th Century Literature


    Credit Hours: 3

    The classical tradition and the new currents of thought in the Age of Enlightenment.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4100
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5535 Romanticism and Early Realism


    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the romantic and early realistic movements with emphasis on Lamartine, Vigny, Musset, Hugo, and Balzac.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5556 Naturalism and Realism


    Credit Hours: 3

    A detailed study of realism and naturalism with emphasis on Flaubert, Zola, les Goncourt, Maupassant, and Daudet.

    Prerequisite(s): FRW 4100 or FRW 4101
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5745 French Literature of Quebec


    Credit Hours: 3

    Overview of the main representative literary works in French from Quebec in all genres (poetry, drama, novel, short story) as well as a survey of the main traits of Quebec history & culture. Open to non-majors. Not repeatable for credit. Taught in French.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5755 African and Caribbean Literature


    Credit Hours: 3

    An overview of the main representative literary works in French from North and SubSahara Africa as well as the Caribbean. Open to non-majors and not repeatable for credit. Course taught in French.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5829 An Introduction to Modern French Literary Criticism


    Credit Hours: 3

    A graduate elective 3 credit course entirely taught in French, which offers a survey of the main trends and methods in 20th Century literary criticism, the French having been at the avant-garde of the field.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FRW 5934 Selected Topics


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    Study of an author, movement or theme.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 1-3
  
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    FRW 6405 Old French


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the Old French language and literature. Readings from representative texts.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | World Languages
Credit Hours: 3

GEA - Geography: Regional Areas

  
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    GEA 6195 Seminar in Advanced Regional Geography


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analytic study of a selected region of the world.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEA 6215 Seminar in North American Geography


    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced survey of historical and contemporary issues in North American geography including: west and non-west exchange, revolutionary transformation, nation-building, regional disparities, and continental relations among states.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEA 6406 Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Geography


    Credit Hours: 3

    Readings and discussions organized around an examination of regional and systematic analysis of selected topics of Latin American and Caribbean geography. Emphasis is on combining physical and cultural analysis of this region.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEA 6504 Seminar in European Geography


    Credit Hours: 3

    Readings and discussions organized around an examination of regional and systematic analysis of selected topics of European Geography. Emphasis is on combining physical and cultural analysis of this region.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEA 6745 Asian Geography Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analysis of regional divisions and spatial variations within Asia. Examines the significance of Asia in the global context. Focus on political, economic, cultural, and historical geographies, including development, environment, religion, and gender.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3

GEB - General Business

  
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    GEB 6118 Business Enterprise


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course applies knowledge in finance, marketing, management and accounting in determining how a business enterprise is formed and operated. The course will emphasize pre-business feasibility studies, start-up, management and succession or termination.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6215 Communication Skills for Managers


    Credit Hours: 3

    One of six Advanced Tools courses required for the MBA, Communication Skills for Managers focuses on developing the oral and written communication and presentation skills essential to projecting a professional image and influencing others.

    USF | Muma College of Business | School of Information Systems and Management
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6224 Improvisation in Business Organizations


    Credit Hours: 3

    Facilitates learning and skill building based on organization studies research on business improvisation. Students will participate in a variety of experiential exercises and cases from organizational behavior and theatrical improvisation.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6226 Leadership Speaker Series


    Credit Hours: 1

    This course addresses a range of issues that impact how leaders craft strategies, create commitment, communicate effectively, delegate, and lead by example. A diverse group of individuals will deliver thought-provoking presentations and lead discussions.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 1
  
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    GEB 6228 Management Through Constructive Persuasion


    Credit Hours: 3

    Effective persuasion is the ability to deliver a message that leads to others’ support, which includes consensus building, motivating and convincing others. The course explores persuasion methods and applies them in a contemporary business setting.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6255 Advanced Negotiation


    Credit Hours: 3

    The purpose of this course is to highly develop student knowledge and skills in the practical application of basic and advanced business negotiation process and strategy.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6265 Advanced Facilitation


    Credit Hours: 3

    The purpose of this course is to teach students how to use advanced facilitation strategies and skills to prevent, manage, and resolve common business group dynamic problems, as well as to master the art of effective work team communication in a corporate environment.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6368 Global Business Environment


    Credit Hours: 3

    An overview of how international business operates in the changing global environment. The course looks at emerging patterns of international trade, foreign investment and international competitiveness for both large corporations and small firms.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6445 Social, Ethical, Legal Systems


    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the influence of social, cultural, legal, and political environment of institutional behavior, including the changing nature of the business system, the public policy process, corporate power, legitimacy and managerial autonomy, and organizational reactions to environmental forces.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6457 Ethics, Law and Sustainable Business Practices


    Credit Hours: 3

    Examines ethical and legal responsibilities of business for triple bottom line performance of prosperity, social justice, and concern for the natural environment.

    Prerequisite(s): GEB 6445 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6458 Managing Global Sustainability


    Credit Hours: 3

    A course that focuses primarily on the business perspective of business sustainability so that students can better understand the business rationale for sustainability. The course will examine business as it addresses the environment and sustainability.

    Prerequisite(s): MAN 5002
    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6527 Lean Six Sigma


    Credit Hours: 3

    In this course students gain experience with process improvement from a Lean and Six Sigma perspective. The course shows Lean as a management philosophy to eliminate waste, and Six Sigma as tools and ideas to reduce variation and improving quality.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6865 Business Problems Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a capstone class that is delivered using case method. Business cases can be written or life. The delivery of the class can include but not limited to book reports, discussions, debates and lecture.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 6025 , ACG 6075 , FIN 6406 , ECP 6702 , ECO 6708 , MAN 6055 , MAR 6815 , QMB 6305 , QMB 6603 , GEB 6445 , MAN 6147 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6895 Integrated Business Applications


    Credit Hours: 3-4

    Part I of advanced study of business decision-making processes under conditions of risk and uncertainty, including integrating analysis and policy formation at the general management level.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 6026ECO 6005MAN 6147MAR 6815ISM 6021FIN 6406QMB 6305FIN 6466MAN 6726
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3-4
  
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    GEB 6896 Integrated Business Applications II


    Credit Hours: 3

    Part II of advanced study of business decision-making processes under conditions of risk and uncertainty, including integrating analysis and policy formation at the general management level.

    Prerequisite(s): GEB 6895 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6898 MBA Capstone for Analytics, Compliance, and Cybersecurity


    Credit Hours: 3

    An MBA capstone course that combines case discussions of real world situations in the areas of analytics, cybersecurity and risk management with a substantial individual project.

    Prerequisite(s): MAN 6055  with a minimum grade of C, GEB 6445  with a minimum grade of C, GEB 6215  with a minimum grade of C, FIN 6465  with a minimum grade of C, QMB 6358  with a minimum grade of C
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | School of Information Systems and Management
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEB 6930 Selected Topics


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    The content and organization of this course will vary depending on student demand and faculty interest.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 1-3
  
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    GEB 7939 Executive Issues in Business


    Credit Hours: 2-4

    A research seminar for executives that explores contemporary issues in business. The specific theme of the seminar will be determined through consultations between the instructor and the students prior to the first class meeting.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 2-4
  
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    GEB 7980 Dissertation


    Credit Hours: 1-8

    Research and writing of a dissertation on a business topic.

    Prerequisite(s): GEB 7981 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 1-8
  
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    GEB 7981 Dissertation Preparation


    Credit Hours: 4

    Preparing a dissertation proposal on a business topic.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    GEB 7982 Research and Writing Skills for Doctoral Students


    Credit Hours: 3

    A research course for executive students on searching and citing research literature, preparing submissions for publication and assessing the suitability of publication outlets. The course emphasizes the effective use of electronic library resources.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3

GEO - Geography: Systematic

  
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    GEO 6058 Geographic Literature and History


    Credit Hours: 3

    The origins and development of the discipline as revealed through an examination of the principal written sources. Special attention paid to leading personalities and modern periodicals.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6113 Qualitative Research Methods


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course explores a variety of qualitative research methods utilized by scholars in the social sciences and environmental studies,to include interviews, mapping, participant observation, surveys, visual techniques and document and archival analysis.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6115 Advanced Field Techniques


    Credit Hours: 3

    Field examination of one region. Students will complete field work in human and physical geography in a selected area.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6116 Perspectives on Environmental Thought


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analysis of the evolution of the major schools of environmental thought from antiquity to present-day green analysis, deep ecology, ecofeminism, and post-modern ecology.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 6058 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6119 Geographical Techniques and Methodology


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analytic study of a technique or investigation into an aspect of methodology.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6166 Multivariate Statistical Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3

    Examination of advanced statistical approaches used by geographers. Descriptive, spatial and inferential statistics and multi-variate analysis are highlighted.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 3164C
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6209C Physical Geography Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analytic study of one or more topics from physical geography. Selected problems may include hydrology, physiography, meteorology, climatology, soils, vegetation, etc.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6215 Geomorphology Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    An advanced examination of geomorphic processes and landforms with an emphasis placed on concepts related to the formation and evolution of landscapes on a variety of scales.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 4372
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6217 Karst Geomorphology


    Credit Hours: 3

    An in-depth examination of the geomorphic aspects of karst landforms. The objectives, methods and results of karst geomorphic studies in which both field and laboratory analysis have been applied to geomorphic problems are reviewed.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6255 Weather, Climate, and Society


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course explores the societal impacts of weather as well as the human impact on weather and climate. Students lead and participate in discussions on topics such as weather hazards, extreme temperature and human physiology, historical civilization and extreme climate, economic value of forecasts, weather modification, urbanization and other land use change, anthropogenic aerosols, past and future climates.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6263 Soils Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    Examination of how earth systems influence soil formation and variation. Details analysis of soils climosequences, biosequences, toposequences, lithosequences, chronosequences, and anthrosequences.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 4372
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6286 Advances in Water Resources


    Credit Hours: 3

    Water resources policies are viewed from theoretical and practical perspectives focusing on management strategies in different physical and human environments.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6288 Hydrological Systems


    Credit Hours: 3

    A systematic approach to hydrology using the drainage basin as the fundamental unit of analysis is used to explore form and process, while modeling stream flows.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 4372
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6345 Technological Hazards and Environmental Justice


    Credit Hours: 3

    Examination of theories, debates, methods, and models that improve our understanding of human vulnerability to technological hazards and risks, with emphasis on issues of fairness and equity in the distribution and impact of hazards.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6347 Natural Hazards


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analysis of natural hazards integrating principles of physical, social, economic, political, and technical forces that affect extreme geophysical events.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 4372
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
  •  

    GEO 6428 Seminar in Advanced Human Geography


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analytic study of a problem selected from aspects of the human landscape (urban, political, economic, population, settlement).

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6475 Political Geography Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced investigation of geopolitical issues including: the human construction of territoriality, ethnic relations, the making of nations and states, the geopolitics of localities, and environmental policy making.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 4471
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
  •  

    GEO 6545 Economic Geography Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    An intensive examination of selected issues in economic geography including: regional development and decline; spatial labor market trends; business locational analysis; and comparative economic policy.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 4502
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6605 Contemporary Urban Issues


    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced survey of urban issues such as: industrial restructuring and urban development, inner-city ethnic relations, the geopolitics of urban governance, and urban culture.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 3602, GEO 4604
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6627 Site Feasibility Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3

    A project-oriented geographic examination of urban real estate development and site feasibility practices. Hands-on course including concepts of real estate development patterns, urban growth, and site specific factors related to feasibility of specific developments.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6704 Advanced Transportation Geography


    Credit Hours: 3

    Review of transportation issues and analysis, focusing on modeling and planning for flows of goods and people. Provides a hands-on approach to use of GIS for such analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 4114, GEO 4700
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6908 Independent Study


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    Independent study in which students must have a contract with an instructor.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
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    GEO 6918 Directed Research


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
  •  

    GEO 6944 Internship in Geography


    Credit Hours: 3

    The internship in Geography is designed to provide students the opportunity to work in an appropriate governmental agency to gain practical field experience.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6947 Directed Teaching


    Credit Hours: 1-6

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 1-6
  
  •  

    GEO 6970 Geographic Research Design


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course stresses conducting geographic research within the scientific method. It includes both quantitative and qualitative research. Specific topics include sample design, data collection, oral presentations, written proposals and a thesis.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    GEO 6971 Thesis: Master’s


    Credit Hours: 2-19

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 2-19
 

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