Courses

Catalog Text for Global Resource Systems Undergraduate Major (Starts August 2009)

GLOBE 110. Orientation. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. An introduction to Global Resource Systems (GRS) program, development of student and professional skills, and participation in GRS Learning Community.

GLOBE 201. Global Resource Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. A comparative analysis of global resources and the various natural and human systems affecting those resources.

GLOBE 211. Issues in Global Resource Systems. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Repeatable. Prereq: credit or enrollment in 201. Discussion of topics of current importance in global resource systems. A maximum of 3 credits of 211 may be used towards degree requirements.

GLOBE 221. Apprenticeship. Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator. Practical work experience in approved domestic or international settings such as with a company, research laboratory, governmental agency or non-governmental organization. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

GLOBE 290. Special Problems. Cr. 1 to 2. Repeatable. F.S. SS., Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator. Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.

H. Honors

GLOBE 301. Resource Systems of Industrialized Nations. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 201, ECON 101 or 102. In-depth analysis of the opportunities, constraints and consequences of the resource systems common in industrialized nations. Topics integrate natural resources with land tenure, food security, agriculture, shelter, energy and wealth dynamics.

GLOBE 302. Resource Systems of Developing Nations. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 201, ECON 101 or 102. In depth appraisal of resource systems common throughout the developing world. Topics integrate natural resources with land tenure, food security, agriculture, shelter, energy and wealth dynamics.

GLOBE 321. Internship - Global. Cr. 3 - 6. Arr. Repeatable. Prereg: Junior or Senior and enrollment in Global Resource Systems major. A supervised learning experience including an analysis of a location's resource system via immersion in a foreign culture lasting at least five weeks. The experience should focus on the region consistent with the student's degree track. Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator. A maximum of 12 credits of 321 and 322 may be used for degree requirements.

GLOBE 322. Internship - United States. Cr. 3 - 6. Arr. Repeatable. Prereg: Junior or Senior and enrollment in Global Resource Systems major. A supervised learning experience including an analysis of a location's resource system via immersion in a different culture within the United States lasting at least five weeks. Designed for international students and for students who are not in a position to leave the United States. The experience should focus on the region consistent with the student's degree track. Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator. A maximum of 12 credits of 321 and 322 may be used for degree requirements.

GLOBE 401. Senior Research Project. Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Senior classification in Global Resource Systems. Research project in collaboration with faculty that complements and furthers a student's experiences from Globe 321 and 322 while simultaneously bringing into focus her or his entire four-year experience. Student will write a research report and make either an oral or poster presentation.

GLOBE 402. Responses to Global Resource System Challenges. (1-4) Cr. 3. S. Capstone analysis of critical challenges facing global resources and, especially, identification of alternative solutions.

GLOBE 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3 each time elected. Repeatable. F.S. SS., Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator. Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors. A maximum of 4 credits may be used for degree requirements.

H. Honors Z. Service Learning

GLOBE 495. Global Resource Systems Abroad Course Preparation. (0-2) Cr. R. F.S. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Global resource systems topics will include the agricultural industries, climate, crops, culture, economics, geography, government, history, livestock, marketing, public policies, soils, and preparation for travel to locations to be visited. Students enrolled in this course intend to register for Globe 496 the following term. Limited enrollment.

GLOBE 496. Global Resource Systems Abroad. Cr. 3. F.S. SS. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Extended field trips abroad to study global resource systems and participate in leadership courses. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged through GLOBE 495. Trip expenses paid by students. Check with faculty coordinator for current offerings. Limited enrollment.

GLOBE 499. Undergraduate Research. Cr. var. F.S. Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator. Research projects in collaboration with faculty.

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