324 GEOG 4420. Advanced Planning Techniques (3) 5 A study of the enabling legislation for planning, zoning laws and ordinances, rezoning and review processes, zoning problems, and the ramifications of urban growth. The preparation, financing, citizen participation and evaluation of land use pertaining to general plans. Class groups will prepare, critique, and present a draft urban general plan. Prerequisite: GEOG 4410. GEOG 4800. Individual Research (1-3) 5m, F, S A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. GEOG 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, S Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A maximum of six credit hours will be accepted toward a major in geography. GEOG 4923. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student's transcript. GEOG 4950. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-3) 5 A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Prerequisite: A general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. GEOG SI4990. Research Seminar (3) 5 A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisites: GEOG SI4050 and senior standing. GEOG 5030. Geography for Teachers (3) (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT History Chain Dr. Gene Sessions Location: Social Science Building, Room 234 Telephone Contact: Angela Swaner 801-626-( Professors: Richard Sadler, Lee Sather, Gene A. Sessions, Richard Ulibarri; Associate Professors: William Allison, Sara E. Dant Ewert, LaRae Larkin, Gregory S. Lewis, Kathryn L. MacKay, Susan J. Matt; Assistant Professors: Stephen Francis; J. Henry Ibarguen, Vikki Vickers; Instructor: Stan Layton History is a record of political, social and cultural events and achievements of humankind. Historians analyze and evaluate this record in an attempt to understand and interpret the present. The history offerings are designed to: provide adequate programs to prepare teachers; prepare students who plan to do graduate work; and provide courses which contribute to the general education of all students. History Major History Teaching Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) » Program Prerequisite: Not required for History major. History Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Required. The Public History Emphasis may be substituted for a minor. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses applied toward this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. History Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 or the last 30 semester hours with a GPA of 3.25 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - a minimum of 36 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 24 of these are required within the major. Advisement History majors are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. They must also meet with their advisor and the department chair before registration for HIST 4990. Call 801-626-6706 for additional information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors are also encouraged to consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the History major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Any of the following general education courses required for the History major may also be applied toward the Social Science general education requirement: HIST SSI500 and HISTSS/DV1510. Course Requirements for B.A. or B.S. Degree History Courses Required (15 credit hours) HIST SS1500 World History to 1500 CE. (3) HIST SS/DV1510 World History from 1500 CE. to the Present (3) HIST 2700 History of the U.S. to 1877 (3) HIST 2710 History of the U.S. since 1877 (3) All the above should be taken before upper-division course work (courses numbered 3000 and above). HIST 4990* Senior Seminar (3) * Should be taken during senior year. Upper Division Elective Courses (21 credit hours) Select at least one course in each area. must select either HISTDV4110, 4120 or 4130 as part of their program. North American History HIST DV3010 American Indian History: 1300 to Present (3) HIST DV3030 African-American History (3) HIST DV3050 History of U.S. Latinos (3) HIST DV3070 Women in American History:1600 to Present (3) Weber State University 20 06-200 7 Catalog