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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • GRMN 222 - Elementary German Conversation IIIA

    Credits: 2

    Practice in beginning conversational German and review of grammar.

    Note
    Courses not open to fluent speakers of German. Course normally taken concurrently with German III.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 122 or equivalent.

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  • GRMN 300 - German III

    Credits: 5

    Conclusion of the introduction to modern German. Continued practice of the spoken language, reading, and additional experience with a range of audio and visual media.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 102 or equivalent.

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  • GRMN 301 - German IV

    Credits: 4

    Review of select points of German language structure accompanied by practice in conversation, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as additional experience with audio and visual media.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 221 or equivalent.

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  • GRMN 398 - Intermediate Studies in German

    Credits: 1-18

    Offered only to participants in study abroad programs.

    Note
    At the discretion of the department, the course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prior consultation for approval is expected.

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  • GRMN 503 - German Literature in Translation

    Credits: 3

    Selected readings in English from such major German authors as Mann, Brecht, Hesse, Grass, and Kafka.

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  • GRMN 510 - German Film

    Credits: 3

    In English. Addresses various topics within a German historical-cultural context. Students will consider what makes cinema a distinct form of artistic expression.

    Note
    May be taken for major credit if assignments and discussion are completed in German. Normally taken concurrently with German IV.

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  • GRMN 515 - Topics in German Cultural Studies

    Credits: 3

    In English. Specific course content will vary by semester and instructor.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    May be taken for German major credit.

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  • GRMN 520 - Readings in German

    Credits: 3

    Practice in reading a variety of literary, journalistic, and specialized texts.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 223 or equivalent.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRMN 521 - Introductory Topics in German Literature and Culture of the 18th and 19th century

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses constitute a sequence of introductory period studies covering the chronological range of German literature from about 1750 to the present. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor.

    Note
    May be repeated.

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  • GRMN 522 - Introductory Topics in German Literature and Culture of the 20th and 21st century

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses constitute a sequence of introductory period studies covering the chronological range of German literature from about 1750 to the present. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor.

    Note
    May be repeated.

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  • GRMN 523 - German Composition

    Credits: 3

    Course emphasizes writing and includes select grammar review.

    Note
    Course not open to students whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 223 or equivalent.

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  • GRMN 524 - German for Reading Knowledge I

    Credits: 3

    The grammar and syntax of German and the reading of basic material selected from modern German texts. (This course is designed for students who need to be able to read German.)

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  • GRMN 525 - German for Reading Knowledge II

    Credits: 3

    Continued reading of material from modern German texts. (This course is designed for students who need to be able to read German.).

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  • GRMN 526 - Business German

    Credits: 3

    Advanced grammar necessary for adequate oral and written expression in international business and diplomatic situations, including specialized terminology, conversation and discussion and translation. Cultural aspects of business are also considered.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 223 or equivalent.

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  • GRMN 527 - Advanced German Conversation

    Credits: 3

    Course emphasizes proficiency in oral expression and includes select grammar review. Course not open to students whose competency has been demonstrated in the language at this level.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 223 or equivalent.

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  • GRMN 528 - Introductory Topics in German Language and Linguistics

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to topics in German Linguistics, with special emphasis on the connection between language structure and use or language structures and learning.

    Note
    May be repeated with a change of subject matter.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 301.
    Corequisite: GRMN 523 or 527 or 526 should be taken before GRMN 528 or concurrently with GRMN 528.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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    Social Sciences


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  • GRMN 529 - Special Studies in German

    Credits: 1-18

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of department head and instructor involved.

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    Historical Perspectives


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  • GRMN 530 - German Cultural Studies and History

    Credits: 3

    This course addresses cultural and historical topics not confined to a single period. Specific course content will vary by semester and instructor. It may emphasize cross-national subjects, the development of a theme or discourse over time, new perspectives from social, intellectual, or cultural studies, or non-traditional texts and topics. 

    Note
    Each semester’s offerings will be described more specifically in university and department publications before each enrollment period.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior or concurrent 500-level German language class or equivalent.

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  • GRMN 700 - Topics in Medieval German Literature and Culture

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. These courses constitute a sequence of period studies covering the chronological ranges of German speaking literature and culture. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor. They may emphasize literary figures and movements, historical and cultural contexts, or different genres and forms within the period. 

    Note
    Each semester’s offerings will be specifically described before each enrollment period in university and department publications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German literature course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

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    None


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  • GRMN 701 - Topics in Eighteenth Century German Literature and Culture

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. These courses constitute a sequence of period studies covering the chronological ranges of German speaking literature and culture. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor. They may emphasize literary figures and movements, historical and cultural contexts, or different genres and forms within the period. 

    Note
    Each semester’s offerings will be specifically described before each enrollment period in university and department publications.

    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German literature course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRMN 702 - Topics in Nineteenth Century German Literature and Culture

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. These courses constitute a sequence of period studies covering the chronological ranges of German speaking literature and culture. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor. They may emphasize literary figures and movements, historical and cultural contexts, or different genres and forms within the period.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Each semester’s offerings will be specifically described before each enrollment period in university and department publications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German literature course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRMN 703 - Topics in Early Twentieth Century German Literature and Culture

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. These courses constitute a sequence of period studies covering the chronological ranges of German speaking literature and culture. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor. They may emphasize literary figures and movements, historical and cultural contexts, or different genres and forms within the period.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Each semester’s offerings will be specifically described before each enrollment period in university and department publications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German literature course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

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    None


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  • GRMN 704 - Topics in German Literature and Culture since 1945

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. These courses constitute a sequence of period studies covering the chronological ranges of German speaking literature and culture. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor. They may emphasize literary figures and movements, historical and cultural contexts, or different genres and forms within the period.

    Note
    Each semester’s offerings will be specifically described before each enrollment period in university and department publications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German literature course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

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    None


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  • GRMN 705 - Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century German Literature and Culture

    Credits: 3

    Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. These courses constitute a sequence of period studies covering the chronological ranges of German speaking literature and culture. Within these historical periods, the specific course contents will vary by semester and instructor. They may emphasize literary figures and movements, historical and cultural contexts, or different genres and forms within the period.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Each semester’s offerings will be specifically described before each enrollment period in university and department publications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German literature course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRMN 720 - Open Topics Seminar in German Language and Linguistics

    Credits: 3

    Addresses topics in German Linguistics. It may emphasize a specific area of linguistics, a specific research approach, or the connection between language and society. 

    Note
    Repeatable with change of subject matter.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: At least one GRMN 500-level course preferably GRMN 528.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • GRMN 728 - History of the German Language

    Credits: 3

    A study of the development of the sounds, forms and syntax of standard German.

    K-State 8
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  • GRMN 729 - Open Topics Seminar in German Literature and Culture

    Credits: 3

    Open Topics courses are designed for undergraduates and graduate students. Course addresses topics not confined to a single period in a national literature. Specific course content will vary by semester and instructor. It my emphasize cross-national subjects, literary or cultural criticism or theory, works of one or a pair of related authors, the development of a theme or genre over time, new perspectives from social, intellectual, or cultural studies, or non-traditional texts and topics.

    Note
    May be repeated with change of subject matter.

    Each semester’s offerings will be described more specifically in university and department publications before each enrollment period.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German literature course.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRMN 731 - Advanced German: Speaking and Writing

    Credits: 3

    Course combines practice in speaking, writing, and reading, and select advanced grammar review.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Course not open to students whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRMN 523 and GRMN 527 or equivalent.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRMN 740 - German Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and interpretation of cultural and literary text from German-speaking countries, with emphasis on the development of interpretive skills and materials, and their application to the German curriculum at all levels.

    Note
    May be repeated once with a change in focus and texts.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: One prior 500-level German course.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRMN 799 - Problems in Modern Languages

    Credits: 1-18

    Note
    May be repeated.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 100 - Foundations in Grain Science and Industry

    Credits: 2

    An introduction to grain science & industry; general freshman orientation; policies; student organizations; study skills and time management; departmental degree programs, and careers.

    Note
    Required of all Freshmen majoring in Bakery Science & Management, Feed Science & Management, and Milling Science & Management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Required of all freshmen in Grain Science & Industry.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 101 - Fundamentals of Grain Processing

    Credits: 3

    This is an introductory course to grains and their processing/utilization in food and non-food products.

    Note
    Intended for non-majors only.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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  • GRSC 150 - Principles of Milling

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to grain and feed milling processes.

    Note
    Two hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: MATH 100 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 151 - Principles of Milling Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    A laboratory course to accompany Principles of Milling (GRSC 150). Laboratory exercises in grain and feed milling processes.

    Note
    Three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 150 or concurrent enrollment. BSM, FSM and MSM majors have to take GRSC 150 and GRSC 151 concurrently.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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    None


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  • GRSC 201 - Fundamental Baking Calculations

    Credits: 1

    The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the type of mathematical calculations used in the baking industry. It will cover ratio and proportion, true percent, baker’s percent, how to convert a straight dough to a sponge and dough, proper water temperature calculations, specific gravity as it applies to cake making, density, specific volume as it applies to bread making, flour blending calculations in order to achieve a specific flour protein content, flour calculations for proper baking performance and purchasing, major ingredient substitutions, pie filling calculations, parts per million calculations, and baking powder neutralization values.

    Note
    This course will be offered as a 20-module distance education course.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: This class has no prerequisites, and can be taken by an incoming freshman.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • GRSC 210 - CAD Flow Sheets for Grain Processes

    Credits: 3

    The course is designed to teach students the basic concepts of professional 2D drawing designs and drafting using AutoCAD. By the end of the semester, the students will be able to use AutoCAD for preparing process flow drawings and interpret a grain processing flow.

    Note
    Two three-hour lecture/demonstrations/studio per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 150 or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • GRSC 310 - Materials Handling

    Credits: 2

    The course is designed to introduce students to how materials including grains, ingredients, mixes and finished products are physically moved and handled in the receiving, storage, formulation, production and shipping of grain related products.

    Note
    Two two-hour studio sessions incorporating lecture and lab elements.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 150 and GRSC 210.

    Recommended prerequisites: PHYS 113, MATH 205.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • GRSC 405 - Grain Analysis Techniques

    Credits: 2

    Principles and instrumentation available for testing cereal and other grains and their food and feed products.

    Note
    Two hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: CHEM 230, BIOCH 265 or CHM 350 and 351, and STAT 325.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 491 - Faculty-Led Study Abroad

    Credits: 1-3

    Seminar and travel course designed to prepare students before the experience and for students to analyze, critique, and report their experiences of an international experience associated with study tours or short courses.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor for undergraduates, consent of major professor for graduate students

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

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  • GRSC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Grain Science

    Credits: 0-3

    This course is an opportunity to earn college credit while conducting an independent research project. The overall objective of the course is to introduce students to scientific research methods and procedures in grain science and related areas through hands-on experience and individual mentoring.  Students will learn how to design, conduct, analyze, and present scientific research.

    Note
    Variable credit. Students are expected to invest at least 3 hours of effort per week for every hour of credit enrolled.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated.

    Requisites
    Prerequisites: Sophomore, junior or senior standing in BSM, FSM, or MSM; minimum GPA of 2.5/4.00.

    A GSI faculty must agree to serve as research advisor/mentor prior to enrollment. A list of participating faculty and project areas will be available.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • GRSC 500 - Milling Science I

    Credits: 2

    Principles and practices of wheat flour milling with full-scale equipment including grain storage, blending, cleaning, conditioning plant, and a modern pneumatic flour mill, with instrumentation and automation, etc.

    Note
    Two hours lecture.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 150 and GRSC 210, or consent of instructor.
    Recommended prerequisites: CHM 230, PHYS 113, MATH 205, and BIOL 455.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • GRSC 501 - Milling Science I Laboratory

    Credits: 2

    A laboratory course to accompany Milling Science I (GRSC 500). Laboratory exercises in wheat flour milling with full-scale equipment including grain storage, blending, cleaning, conditioning plant, and a modern pneumatic flour mill, with instrumentation and automation.

    Note
    Six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 500 or concurrent enrollment.

    MSM majors have to take GRSC 500 and GRSC 501 concurrently.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • GRSC 502 - Milling Science II

    Credits: 2

    Advanced study of the entire gradual reduction system of wheat flour milling and the many unit process systems that constitute the milling system. The theory and practice of mill control are studied in detail. Processing of other cereal grains and oil seeds are covered as well as general mill management.

    Note
    Two one-hour lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 210 and 500 and 501, or consent of instructor.

    Recommended prerequisite: STAT 325 and PHYS 113 and MATH 205.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
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  • GRSC 503 - Milling Science II Laboratory

    Credits: 2

    The processes for milling other grains such as corn, oats, sorghum, different classes of wheat, and rye are studied in the laboratory and by practice on small scale milling units. Concepts of material handling properties of grain products and material handling equipment in dry milling operations will be presented. Concepts of statistical process control and spread sheet modeling in the decision making process will be introduced.

    Note
    Six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 502 or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 510 - Feed Technology I

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to formula feed manufacturing, including principles of conveying, grinding, mixing, pelleting, and other processing techniques, the formulation of concentrates, premixes, and rations.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ASI 318 and GRSC 210, or consent of instructor.
    Recommended prerequisites: CHM 230, PHYS 113, MATH 205, and BIOL 455.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
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  • GRSC 530 - Management Applications in the Grain Processing Industries

    Credits: 3

    This course deals with management principles, leadership concepts and their application to the grain, fed and food industries. This capstone experience uses business scenarios, team projects and knowledge management to expand student’s ability to solve problems, impact key business challenges and manage complex issues. Special emphasis is placed on organization dynamics, people management, key business metrics, common operational problems and ethics in business.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisites: Senior standing, GRSC 502 or GRSC 612 or GRSC 637.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • GRSC 540 - Process Calculations in Food Systems

    Credits: 3

    Application of grain/food industry analytical processing concepts including mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, dehydration, evaporation.

    Note
    Three hours lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 205 or 220. Recommended prerequisite: PHYS 113 or 115, CHM 210.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • GRSC 541 - Process Calculations in Food Systems Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Virtual laboratory experiments supplementing GRSC 540-Process Calculations in Food Systems. Simulations will be used to conduct wide range of virtual experiments representing major food processes.

    Note
    One-three hour lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 540 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • GRSC 545 - Grain Drying, Storage, Aeration and Pest Management

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the scientific principles and engineering practices required for the successful management of post-harvest quality grains.

    Note
    This course is not available to on-camus students.

    This course is offered as a distance education course only, and it is only available to distance education students.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 310.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 555 - Cereal Food Plant Design

    Credits: 3

    This course deals with principles of modern flour mill design, feasibility and equipment selection for plant improvements and new plant construction. It covers the steps of developing adequate process flow diagrams based on the specific production needs, constraints and preferences. Emphasis is placed on the effects of design on plant operating efficiency, finished product quality, and construction costs.

    Note
    Three-one hour lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and GRSC 500.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 556 - Pneumatic Conveying of Dry Solids

    Credits: 2

    The course is designed to introduce students to a comprehensive knowledge of the design, operation and capabilities of pneumatic conveying systems for transportation of dry, powdered and granular materials. The student will study the components of pneumatic conveying systems, the requirements for designing efficient and reliable pneumatic conveying systems, and troubleshooting existing systems.

    Note
    Two two-hour studio sessions incorporating lecture and lab elements.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing, GRSC 310, GRSC 500 and 501, PHYS 113 or 213, MATH 205, or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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  • GRSC 560 - Electricity and Industrial Power Distribution

    Credits: 3

    Major emphasis will be given to application of electricity to machinery for grain processing and electrical code.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 500 or GRSC 510 or GRSC 635 or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

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  • GRSC 561 - Qualities of Feed Ingredients and Laboratory

    Credits: 4

    The course provides an integrated overview of the physical, biological, chemical characteristics of common feed ingredients. Quality control and evaluation of ingredients and complete feed is emphasized to ensure the productions of safe feed/safe food.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 230, ASI 318, and concurrent enrollment in GRSC 510.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 580 - Milling of Grains

    Credits: 2

    This is a problem based learning course which aims to increase students’ knowledge of flour milling and specialty grain milling. During the semester students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to troubleshoot real-life issues related to processing, quality assurance, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), and finished product quality. Students are expected to analyze their problems and develop the skills needed to effectively communicate their findings during group presentations.

    Note
    Six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 502, or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
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  • GRSC 584 - Milling Processing Technology Management

    Credits: 3

    A capstone course for milling science and management students. The objective is to familiarize students with the latest technology utilized in cereal milling systems; the investment/business principles utilized in evaluating new milling technologies; mill management/leadership development and the food/employee safety requirements in the industry.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 502 or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
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  • GRSC 590 - Grain Science Problems

    Credits: 1-3

    Study in an area pertinent to grain processing and utilization.

    Note
    For undergraduate students.
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 591 - Internship in Grain Science

    Credits: 1

    A practical application of feed and food manufacturing technology during an eight-week summer internship with an active commercial feed and food manufacturing company. The course will stress applied aspects of commercial feed and food manufacturing, which can include, but not be limited to, plant operations, maintenance, personnel and labor relations, business management, warehousing, ingredient procurement, quality assurance, and fleet management.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 500, 510 or 635.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
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  • GRSC 592 - Extended Internship in Grain Science

    Credits: 1

    In-depth work-study experiences for up to 6 months on commercial feed and food manufacturing, which can include, but not limited to, plant operations, maintenance, personnel and labor relations, business management, warehousing, ingredient procurement, quality assurance, and fleet management.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 500, 510 or 635.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
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  • GRSC 600 - Practicum in Bakery Technology I

    Credits: 1

    Lectures and hands-on laboratory experience with commercial production scale baking equipment for breads and rolls, cookies and crackers, and cakes and sweet doughs.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Upper-class bakery science and management majors or permission of the instructor.

    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 635 and 636.

    Typically Offered
    January intersession–One week intensive course at the American Institute of Baking (AIB).

    K-State 8
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  • GRSC 601 - Practicum in Bakery Technology II

    Credits: 1

    Lectures and hands-on laboratory experience with commercial production scale baking equipment for breads and rolls, cookies and crackers, and cakes and sweet doughs.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Upper-class bakery science and management majors or permission of the instructor. Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 635 and 636.

    Typically Offered
    One week intensive course at the American Institute of Baking (AIB) during the January intersession.

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 602 - Cereal Science

    Credits: 3

    The characteristics of cereals, legumes, their components and their processing to foods.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.
    Online offering of this course is not open to the undergraduate students majoring in BSM, FSM, and MSM.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 265 or CHM 350 and CHM 351.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
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    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • GRSC 612 - Feed Technology II and Laboratory

    Credits: 4

    Advanced study of engineering principles applicable to flour and feed plant operations, equipment selection, and processing systems.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GRSC 510 or GRSC 500, and STAT 325, or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 615 - Animal Food Safety

    Credits: 2

    An introduction to the animal food safety regulations in the Food Safety Modernization Act.

    Note
    Two one-hour lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 510.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 620 - Extrusion Processing in the Food and Feed Industries

    Credits: 4

    The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of extrusion technology and the ability to apply it to product development and production through a “hands-on” approach. Major emphasis is on laboratory exercises in which students will operate pilot scale extrusion equipment to produce readily-recognizable commercial products such as cheese curls, breakfast cereals, pasta, pet food, etc.  Emphasis will also be placed on process and product development, analysis, and problem solving techniques.

    Note
    Three hours lecture plus one three-hour lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 602.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 625 - Flour and Dough Testing

    Credits: 2

    Physical and chemical methods used in evaluating wheat flour and doughs.

    Note
    Two two-hour studio sessions incorporating lecture and lab elements.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 602.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • GRSC 635 - Baking Science I

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to chemical and physical properties of flour and other principal ingredients used in production of yeast-leavened bakery foods. Study of major processing methods for making yeasted doughs such as breads, sweet goods, frozen dough, and partially baked goods. Examination of ingredient specifications role of quality control, keeping properties of bread products, and nutritional attributes of various types of breads.

    Note
    Two hour lecture a week.
    Online offering of this course is not open to the undergraduate students majoring in BSM, FSM, and MSM.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 265 or CHM 350 and 351.
    Recommended prerequisites: PHYS 113, MATH 205, and BIOL 455.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 636 - Baking Science I Laboratory

    Credits: 2

    A laboratory course to accompany Baking Science I (GRSC 635).  Laboratory exercises in theory and production of yeast-leavened baked products.

    Note
    Six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 635 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 637 - Baking Science II

    Credits: 3

    Course includes study of physical, chemical, and functional properties of ingredients and processes used in production of bakery products, including cakes, cookies, doughnuts, breads and related products. Shelf-life control and packaging of baked products is also discussed. Total quality programs, specification programs and management of distribution and purchasing systems will also be included in lectures.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 635.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 638 - Baking Science II Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    A laboratory course to accompany Baking Science II (GRSC 637). Exercises and experiments in production of chemically-leavened and yeast-leavened bakery foods including various cakes, cookies, doughnuts, bagels, icings, and fillings.

    Note
    Three hours of lab a week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 637 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 645 - Pet Food Processing

    Credits: 4

    The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of pet foods, including food products meant for dogs, cats, pet rodents, pet snakes, ornamental fish, exotic and captive wild animals, and the various processing technologies that are deployed for their production. Extrusion, baking, canning, and injection molding technologies will be covered. Other important aspects of pet food production, such as ingredient handling and compounding, quality control, HACCP and sanitation, and packaging will also be discussed. A concurrent laboratory section will allow students to produce pet foods, visit pet food production facilities, and personally explore selected topics in depth.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: CHM 230, PHYS 114, ASI 318 or FNDH 132, Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 651 - Food and Feed Product Protection

    Credits: 4

    Sanitation in relation to processing, handling, and storage of human and animal foods. Emphasis on contaminants, control of causative agents, equipment and plant design, applicable laws and regulations.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 198, BIOL 455.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
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    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • GRSC 655 - Feed Mill Plant Design

    Credits: 2

    This course deals with principles of modern design, feasibility, and equipment selection for new feed mills. Emphasis is placed on the effects of logistics, ingredient availability, operating efficiency, and finished product quality.

    Note
    Two hour lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and GRSC 510.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • GRSC 670 - Bakery Layout

    Credits: 1

    The layouts of facilities to produce baked goods are studied. Students prepare their own bakery layout. Current problems in a bakery production setting in the baking industry are discussed.

    Note
    One two-hour lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100, PHYS 113, GRSC 210, and GRSC 636.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 712 - Vibrational Spectroscopic Analysis and Chemometrics

    Credits: 1-2

    Infrared and particularly modern near-infrared spectroscopic analysis of foods, natural products, and synthetic substances is accomplished with direct sampling and the use of multivariate statistics. This course is intended to enable the student to understand the principles and successfully apply this technology to practical analytical problems with emphasis upon food. Method development will be taught using specific analytes in selected products. Theoretical background, working of modern instrumentation and associated software is presented in support of achieving practical competence.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: BIOCH 265 or CHM 350 and CHM 351 or CHM 371.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 713 - Contemporary Chromatographic Analysis of Food

    Credits: 1

    High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is the primary focus of this course. This will be supported by including treatment of topics in contemporary gas chromatography and supercritical fluid chromatography and extraction. Optimizing chromatographic conditions through knowledge of the column chemistry will be covered in addition to detector options, instrumentation, and sample preparation.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: BIOCH 265 or CHM 350 and CHM 351 or CHM 371.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 740 - Biomaterials Processing

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed for students who are interested in plant biomaterials processing. This course will teach technologies of biobased materials processing including starch extraction (wet milling), plant oil extraction and refining, plant protein extraction and processing, cellulose processing, biofuel production, chemicals bioconversion, and drying technologies of biomaterials.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 575 or GRSC 602.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, even years

    Cross-listed
    BAE 740



    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 745 - Fundamentals of Bioprocessing

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed for students who desire a clear understanding of bioprocessing principles as applied to the emerging bio-based industry. This course covers the fundamentals of mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, as applied to bioprocessing. The microbial growth, kinetics and fermenter operation will be covered in detail. Fundamentals of downstream operation as applicable to bioprocessing will be covered in this course. Industrial bioprocessing case studies that involve the integration of the course contents will be discussed.

    Note
    Three hours lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: MATH 205 or 220, PHYS 113 or 115, and BIOCH 265 or CHM 350 and 351 or CHM 210.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 750 - Pet Food Formulation for Commercial Production

    Credits: 1

    Students completing this course will become proficient at formulating pet foods and have a working knowledge of ingredients, processes, and the software necessary to create new products, revise existing formulas, and perform business and production analyses.

    Note
    The course will be offered as a January intersession short-course on-site at the IGP-Institute.

    Requisites
    Recommended prerequisite: GRSC 645, ASI 320, ASI 677.

    Typically Offered
    Intersession


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  • GRSC 780 - Particle Technology for Solids Handling and Processing

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide students an overview of particle technology with an emphasis on practical applications in milling and grain based operations. Conveying, storage, size reduction and separation are the important unit operations of grain processing (food, feed, chemical, pharmaceutical) industries that involve particle sizes ranging from a fraction of a micron to a few millimeters. The particle characteristics as they relate to processing operations such as milling, sieving, mixing, pelleting, etc. will be covered in the course. Subjects include size and shape characterizations, size distribution and measurement, characteristic dimensions, density, and their theories governing the behavior of the particles under different conditions.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate student status, MATH 220, STAT 325, PHYS 213 or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GRSC 790 - Grain Science Problem

    Credits: 1-18

    Graduate study in an area pertinent to grain processing and utilization.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    For graduate students.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • GWSS 105 - Introduction to Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

    Credits: 3

    An interdisciplinary analysis of personal experiences and social and political institutions as they shape and are shaped by the intersections of gender, race, class, sex, sexuality, ethnicity, nation, citizenship, and ability on local, national, and global levels. Topics include the roles of biology and social construction in shaping gender and sexuality, sources of structural inequities; and feminist, queer, trans, anti-racist, and anti-colonial activisms.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 275 - Gender and Sex in Science Fiction

    Credits: 3

    Examines various forms of U.S. science fiction, including short stories, films, and television and how these forms imagine gender (identities, roles, expectations) and sex (identity and acts). Using a feminist lens, students will gain an understanding of how power is understood, questioned, negotiated and/or reinforced in these sci-fi depictions.

    Typically Offered
    Intersession

    K-State 8
    Social Sciences


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  • GWSS 300 - Selected Studies of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

    Credits: 3

    Specific course content will vary by semester and instructor.

    Note
    May be repeated with a change of topic.

    Typically Offered
    Fall or Spring, alternate years

    K-State 8
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 305 - Advanced Fundamentals of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

    Credits: 3

    An advanced examination of the origins of the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies field, provides core concepts and research methodologies.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 325 - Queer Studies: Concepts, History, and Politics

    Credits: 3

    Examines the origins of Queer Studies and introduces core concepts, foundational histories, and critical frameworks that will prepare students for further study.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Historical Perspectives
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 335 - Transgender Studies

    Credits: 3

    Explores the history of and current debates in the field of transgender studies. Examines the roles of race, class, nation, colonialism, and (dis)ability in understanding transgender identities and politics.

    Typically Offered
    Intersession

    K-State 8
    Social Sciences


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  • GWSS 350 - Gender in American Film

    Credits: 3

    This course examines depictions of gender, race/ethnicity, class, and sexuality in American film. It focuses on the way in which images in mainstream Hollywood films reinforce, normalize and/or question power, power relations, and stereotypes.

    Note
    This is a lecture and recitation course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Aesthetic Interpretation
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 380 - Women and Global Social Change

    Credits: 3

    This course explores contemporary approaches that help meet the needs of women and their families in different parts of the world, including the Plains region. Students will learn how approaches to social change in the Third World influence women in North America, and how First World women relate to women’s movements and organizations in the Third World.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or 110.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, alternate years

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives
    Social Sciences


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  • GWSS 405 - Resistance and Movements for Social Change

    Credits: 3

    Examines Women’s Resistance and movements against gender violence and discrimination in the context of colonialism, globalization, war, militarism, and occupation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GWSS 105 or 305.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives
    Historical Perspectives


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  • GWSS 410 - Feminist Thought

    Credits: 3

    Survey of a variety of feminist analyses of society, culture, and work, as well as visions for social change. The historical development of key feminist theories, contemporary debates, and multicultural and global feminism will be analyzed.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GWSS 105 or 305.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Historical Perspectives


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  • GWSS 435 - Race/Sex/Science

    Credits: 3

    Examines the ways that race, gender, sex, sexuality, nation, ability, colonialism, and class shape and are shaped by science and technology.  Focus is on U.S,

    Typically Offered
    Intersession

    K-State 8
    Social Sciences


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  • GWSS 450 - The Stories of a Young Girl

    Credits: 3

    An interdisciplinary examination of female adolescence, focusing in particular on the way it is depicted in literature.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or 110.

    Typically Offered
    Fall or Spring, alternate years

    K-State 8
    Aesthetic Interpretation


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  • GWSS 460 - Coming Out and Sexual Identity

    Credits: 3

    Examines how narratives of coming out and the organization of National Coming Out Day impact personal freedom, policies and attitudes toward sexual orientation.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 480 - Seminar in Gender, Environment and Justice

    Credits: 3

    Examines the philosophical, historical, and material aspects of the human/nature relationships and the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity, class and global location with environment and environmental justice.

    Typically Offered
    Fall or Spring, alternate years

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Social Sciences


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  • GWSS 499 - Honors Project

    Credits: 3

    Note
    Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 500 - Topics in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

    Credits: 1-3

    Topics vary.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Typically Offered
    Fall or Spring

    K-State 8
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 505 - Independent Study in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

    Credits: 1-3

    Independent, supervised study of a topic related to Queer Studies or Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.

    Note
    May be repeated once for credit with change of topic.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GWSS 105 or 305.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 510 - Research Methods in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

    Credits: 3

    An advanced course in practices of research in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, with attention to what distinguishes interdisciplinary, feminist research from traditional, disciplinary practices. Methods explored may include survey, interview, oral history, ethnography, hermeneutics, content analysis, case study, experimental, and action research.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GWSS 305 and GWSS 410.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Human Diversity within the U.S.


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  • GWSS 550 - Women and Popular Culture

    Credits: 3

    Images of women in a variety of popular media forms: fiction, film, television, music (including MTV), magazines, advertising, and material culture. Women are explored as objects, consumers, and producers of popular culture. Material is drawn from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, history, literary criticism, and cultural studies.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GWSS 105 or at least 3 hours of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies credit.

    Typically Offered
    Fall or Spring, alternate years

    K-State 8
    Aesthetic Interpretation
    Social Sciences


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  • GWSS 560 - Intersections of Violence & Resistance

    Credits: 3

    An examination of violence, and anti-violence justice organizing as the product of race, capitalism, gender, sexuality, nation, empire, and settler colonialism. Centers violence against women, gender violence, and the violence of the normative.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GWSS 105 or at least 3 hours of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies credit.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Social Sciences


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