College of Liberal Arts

A group of courses that provide students theoretical and practical information for specialized types of technical communication. Recent emphases include International Technical Communication Proposal Writing, Software Documentation and Writing for the Government. Repeatable with different emphases for up to nine hours of English credit.

This course covers data collection and analysis of urban life, and the factors considered in locating industry, business, housing, and community facilities. (WI).

Observation, description, and analysis of a geographical environment based upon offcampus study in that environment. May be repeated once, provided the second study is in a different region, for a total of 6 semester hours. (WI).

Students learn principles, themes, and techniques for effective interpretation of environmental information to audiences ranging from park visitors to professional conferences. Interpretive themes are drawn from geographic concepts including the physical and cultural landscapes and cultural ecology. Techniques emphasize effective use of traditional and digital presentation methods. (WI) Prerequisite: GEO 2110 or GEO 2410 either with a grade of "C" or better.

This course is an examination of the evolution of urban transportation systems, policies, institutions, and methods in the United States. Principles, procedures, and techniques of transportation planning in the State of Texas are covered and students are introduced to the literature in transportation geography and methods of transportation analysis.

This course requires students to work on a substantive GIS project in partnership with external clients in the GIS workforce. Through project-based teamwork, students develop GIS career skills and demonstrate competence in GIS techniques at the professional level. Prerequisite: GEO 3426 with a grade of “C” or better.

Students learn to use geographic theories and concepts to provide holistic and thematic interpretation of environmental information, as specified by interpretive principles. Students also learn advanced use of traditional and digital presentation techniques and research methods, which include audience assessment and program evaluation.

This course introduces students to the history of U.S. social justice movements. It defines activism as individual, community, and political acts designed to create social, political, and economic change at both the local and national levels. The course explores a series of topics, including the Black Freedom Movement, Chicano Movement, Indigenous Peoples Movement, voting rights, labor movements, and student activism, among other topics in U.S. social movement history.

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within an Italian cultural framework. Students who take ITAL 1410 toward degree requirements must also complete ITAL 1420. (MULT).

This course provides continued practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within an Italian cultural framework. Students who take ITAL 1410 toward degree requirements must also complete ITAL 1420. (MULT) Prerequisites: ITAL 1410 with a grade of "D" or better.

This course provides continued development and review of all language skills within an Italian cultural framework. (MULT). Prerequisite: ITAL 1420 with a grade of "D" or better.

This course provides more advanced practice in all language skills with greater emphasis on reading within an Italian cultural framework. (MULT). Prerequisite: ITAL 2310 with a grade of "D" or better.

This course is designed to improve writing skills in Italian through the reading and writing of Italian texts. The focus is on writing skills and the reading of selected works from Italian literature. The course may be repeated once with different content. (MULT) Prerequisite: ITAL 2320 with a grade of "D" or better.

This course engages students in a theoretical, methodological and critical debate on Italian film and media of the last 100 years. The course trains students to comprehend, analyze, and participate in Italian and global film and screen media cultures and industries, and to express their thoughts in Italian. The course includes screenings, workshops with visiting professionals, and talks on film and media-related issues.(MULT) Prerequisite: ITAL 2320 with a grade of "D" or better. Corequisite: ITAL 3308 with a grade of "D" or better.

This survey of the cultural institutions of Italy provides a background for a better understanding of the Italian people, encompassing the development of Italian culture and the forces that have shaped modern Italy. Recent essays, films, and comparative analyses of Italo-American relations will also be presented. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis.(MULT) Prerequisite: ITAL 3308 with a grade of "D" or better or instructor approval.

Students will conduct an independent study project in Italian language and culture.(MULT) Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

This course will examine basic concepts and approaches used in the study of public administration. Emphasis will be placed on identifying, locating, and employing resources to assist in understanding public administration at all governmental levels. Prerequisites: Instructor approval.

This course uses structured group research to analyze a current policy, management, or administrative issue. A professor-led research team completes a final report detailing findings and recommendations for action. May be repeated once for additional credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

This course examines clinical, legal and psychosocial conditions of adults who, due to mental illness, developmental impairments, brain injuries or aging, are declared “incapacitated” and have court-appointed guardians. Students will serve as the probate court representatives who inspect living conditions and services for individuals under the court-ordered guardianships. Prerequisite: PSY 1300 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor approval.

Study of the evolution of psychology as a science through a systematic review of the principal scientific and philosophic antecedents of modern psychology, and analysis of the status of the major contemporary theoretical schools. (WI) Prerequisite: PSY 1300 and PSY 3402 both with grades of "C" or better and instructor approval.

Extensive field work in a professional setting related to psychology. May be repeated once for additional credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Students design and execute original research or engage in extensive fieldwork in the field of psychology under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: PSY 5391 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor approval.

Students engage in extensive field work in a professional setting related to psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 5311 and PSY 5321 and PSY 5391 all with grades of "C" or better.

The seminar in sustainability is an opportunity for students to learn about issues from a wide-ranging set of perspectives. The seminar is, by design, interdisciplinary.