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PHED 350 - Assessment and Technology in Physical Education
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides teacher candidates with the skills needed to design and implement assessment strategies relevant to K-12 physical education. These assessment strategies are designed for the candidate to understand the link between student assessment and student learning as well as teacher planning and physical education class content. Integrates the use of technology in physical education and physical activity, based on the ISTE standards. Lays the foundation for technology skills needed for the Physical Education EdTPA.
Four hours per week.
Prerequisites Entrance to the Professional Teacher Education Program.
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PHED 351 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Education
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examine the interaction of physical education and sport with the psychology and sociological development of the individual. Better understand society’s impact on sport and human movement and develop perspective on the impact psychology has on sports, physical education and human movement.
Four hours per week.
Prerequisites ENGL 103 , PSYC 101 .
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PHED 352 - Motor Performance and Development in Physical Education
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an introduction to the study of motor learning and motor development. Designed for preparing professionals to assist individuals as they learn and perform motor skills. Learn about theories and principles explaining motor behavior and psychological factors related to and/or affecting motor skill acquisition and performance. Apply the foundational knowledge of motor development across the life span to design in order to provide developmentally appropriate learning experience for children in physical education. Focus on behavioral aspects, such as movement patterns and developmental sequences, and the underlying mechanisms that are related to changes in these aspects. Lecture material is complemented by laboratory experience in motor learning and motor development.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
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PHED 400 - Adapted Physical Education
4 Hour(s) Credit
Designed for physical education students preparing to enter the teaching field in K-12 education. Those students preparing for careers in health, recreation or youth-centered programs may also be served. Components include an overview of special education and adapted physical education, inclusion, developmental disorders, intellectual and physical disabilities, strategies for meeting individual needs, education through physical activity, designing appropriate goals, and understanding the Individual Education Plans (IEP). process as it relates to physical education. Provides opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge and skills required to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities in physical education as outlined by current legislation. Students gain practical experience in the adapted physical education setting with local schools.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Entrance to the Professional Teacher Education Program.
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PHED 410 - Elementary School Physical Education
5 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of the developmental approach to teaching elementary physical education in the schools. Continued study of the theories and research that serve as the foundation for student learning in quality elementary physical education programs. Curriculum design and lesson development applied within practicum experiences. Emphasis is placed on teaching effectiveness through classroom management, task design, instruction and assessment techniques of elementary physical education. Includes a one day internship at an elementary physical education placement and also participation in the SU Homeschool Physical Education Program.
Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory and eight hours practicum per week.
Prerequisites Admission in Internship I.
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PHED 420 - Secondary School Physical Education
5 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of secondary school physical education teaching methods, program implementation and curricula. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness through reflective problem solving. Includes both a field-based practicum experience at a local secondary school and focused practice in the areas of quality lesson planning and effective teaching within the SU Homeschool Physical Education Program.
Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory and eight hours practicum per week.
Prerequisites Admission in Internship I.
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PHED 430 - Methods in Teaching Health Education
4 Hour(s) Credit
Discipline and profession of health education course that examines concepts of health and wellness, determinants of health behavior, national health standards, the history of health education, and health promotion. Recognize health education as an important foundation for student health in school settings.
Four hours per week.
Prerequisites Entrance to the Professional Teacher Education Program.
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PHED 470 - Internship II in Elementary Physical Education
6 Hour(s) Credit
Directed student internship experience in K-12 schools under the direction of the mentor teacher and University supervision. Half the experience in elementary physical education teaching and half semester in secondary physical education. A grade of NR will be assigned to candidates who satisfactorily complete PHED 470 until successful completion of PHED 471 .
Prerequisites Entrance to Professional Teacher Education Program and student teaching criteria.
Corequisites PHED 471 , PHED 481 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both EDUC 403 and PHED 470
(P/F)
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PHED 471 - Internship II in Secondary Physical Education
6 Hour(s) Credit
Directed student internship experience in K-12 schools under the direction of the mentor teacher and University supervision. Half the experience in elementary physical education teaching and half semester in secondary physical education. A grade of NR will be assigned to candidates who satisfactorily complete PHED 470 until successful completion of PHED 471.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Entrance to Professional Teacher Education Program and student teaching criteria.
Corequisites PHED 470 , PHED 481 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both EDUC 404 and PHED 471
(P/F)
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PHED 481 - Seminar in Physical Education
3 Hour(s) Credit
Critical analysis of the decisions made by student interns in K-12 schools. Emphasis upon identifying possible solutions for problems interns face during K-12 student internship.
Corequisites PHED 470 , PHED 471 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both EDUC 478 and PHED 481
(P/F)
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PHYS 101 - Physical Science
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to the fundamental concepts of the physical sciences. The course will emphasize practical applications, especially those which integrate all of the natural sciences. The course assumes an understanding of college algebra and is recommended for elementary education majors who have not successfully completed CHEM 101 .
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
Recommended Prerequisites MATH 130 is recommended for elementary education majors.
May Not Receive Credit for Both Credit may not be received for both CHEM 101 and PHYS 101.
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PHYS 108 - Introduction to Astronomy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of modern astronomy for non-science majors. Basic physics concepts are utilized to study the night sky, light, optics and telescopes, planets, the moon and sun, stars nebulae, galaxies and the universe. Some night observations required.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
May Not Receive Credit for Both May not be taken for credit if student already has credit for PHYS 109 .
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PHYS 109 - Principles of Astronomy
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introductory course for non-science majors. Principles of astronomy are developed in a conceptual way. Topics covered include scale of the universe, a guide to the sky, cycles of the sun and moon, atoms and spectra, the sun and stars, structure and evolution of stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, the solar system, and life on other worlds.
Three hours lecture per week.
Meets General Education IVB.
May Not Receive Credit for Both May not be taken for credit if student already has credit for PHYS 108 .
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PHYS 121 - General Physics I
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to Newtonian mechanics and applications. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, equilibrium, conservation laws and fluids. Not intended for physics or chemistry majors.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
Recommended Prerequisites College algebra
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PHYS 123 - General Physics II
4 Hour(s) Credit
Continuation of general physics. Topics include basic concepts of electricity and magnetism, wave motion, optics and modern physics.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
Prerequisites PHYS 121 .
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PHYS 221 - Physics I
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to calculus-based Newtonian mechanics for students majoring in physics, engineering and chemistry. Topics include: kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws and rotational motion.
Six hours lecture/activity per week.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
Major Pre or Corequisites MATH 201
Non-Major Pre or Corequisites MATH 198 or MATH 201
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PHYS 223 - Physics II
4 Hour(s) Credit
Continuation of introductory physics. Topics include: electrostatics, current and resistance, DC and AC circuit analysis, magnetic fields, induction, electromagnetic waves and geometrical and wave optics.
Six hours lecture/ activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 221 .
Pre or Corequisites MATH 202 .
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PHYS 225 - Physics III
3 Hour(s) Credit
Continuation of introductory calculus-based physics. Topics include: static equilibrium and elasticity, fluid mechanics, wave motion and thermodynamics.
Four hours lecture/ activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 221 .
Pre or Corequisites MATH 202 .
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PHYS 307 - Astronomical Surveys and Databases
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to modern observational surveys and theoretical simulations in astronomy. Covers common types of data in astronomy, such as light curves, spectra and images, as well as statistical methods used for analyzing these data sets, such as principle component analyses, clustering and classification algorithms, and machine learning techniques. Emphasis is placed on reproducing and extending upon recent results using authentic astronomical data.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites COSC 117 or COSC 118 or COSC 120 ; PHYS 108 or PHYS 109 or PHYS 317 .
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PHYS 309 - Mathematical Physics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of many important mathematical tools of classical physics. Topics include: coordinate systems, complex algebra, linear algebra, Fourier series, special functions, differential equations and vector calculus. Computer algebra system software is used.
Four hours lecture/ activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 223 , PHYS 313
Pre or Corequisites MATH 311
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PHYS 311 - Electrical Circuits and Electronics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of basic principles of electric circuits and modern electronics. Topics include AC and DC circuits, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, transient analysis, power supplies, diodes and transistors, operational amplifiers and an introduction to circuit simulation programs.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Pre or Corequisites MATH 311 , PHYS 309
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PHYS 313 - Introduction to Modern Physics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of physics concepts developed since 1880. Topics include blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, special relativity, quantization, uncertainty principle and introductory atomic, nuclear and solid state physics.
Four hours lecture/ activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 225
Pre or Corequisites MATH 310 , PHYS 223
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PHYS 314 - Mechanics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Theory and application of Newtonian mechanics with an introduction to the Lagrange formalism. Major topics include kinematics and dynamics of single particles and systems of particles, rigid bodies, non-inertial reference frames and the simple harmonic oscillator.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 309 , PHYS 313
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PHYS 315 - Electricity and Magnetism
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of electricity and magnetism. Topics include Coulomb’s law, electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations and an introduction to electromagnetic waves.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 309 , PHYS 313
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PHYS 316 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics. Topics include wave mechanics, Schrodinger’s equation, Fourier techniques, operator formalism, correspondence and uncertainty principles, harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom.
Four hours lecture/ activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 309 , PHYS 313 , PHYS 314 .
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PHYS 317 - Astrophysics and Stellar Astronomy
3 Hour(s) Credit
Physical and mathematical principles applied to the study of astronomy, binary stars, stellar structure and evolution, galactic and extragalactic astronomy, quasars and cosmology. No prior knowledge of astronomy required.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 223 , PHYS 313
Pre or Corequisites MATH 311
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PHYS 318 - Semiconductor Physics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Mathematical treatment of the theory of conduction in solids with particular attention to semiconductors. Topics include band theory of solids, conduction in metals and crystals, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, two-terminal and three-terminal devices.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 309 , PHYS 313 , MATH 311 , CHEM 121
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PHYS 319 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics include laws of thermodynamics, paramagnetism, heat capacity of solids, perfect classical gas, phase equilibria and perfect quantal gas.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 309 , PHYS 313 .
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PHYS 320 - Wave Optics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of light as a wave phenomenon. Topics include nature of light, propagation, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, lasers and holography.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 223 , PHYS 309 , MATH 311 .
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PHYS 321 - Analog Electronics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of analog electronic devices and systems. Topics include operational amplifiers, active filters, oscillators and function generators, linear integrated circuits.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 311 .
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PHYS 322 - Digital Electronics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the basic concepts of digital electronics, with emphasis on modern TTL and CMOS integrated circuits. Topics include gates, combinational and sequential logic circuits, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, multiplexers, decoders and multivibrators.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 223 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both Credit may not be received for both PHYS 322 and COSC 250 .
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PHYS 395 - Intermediate Physics Research
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Intermediate level, individual research project in physics under supervision of a member of the faculty.
Two hours per week per credit.
Prerequisites Eight credits of physics and departmental approval.
May be repeated for up to six credits.
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PHYS 399 - Intermediate Special Topics in Physics
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of specific area of physics at the sophomore or junior level. Topic varies semester to semester.
One to three hours lecture per week or lab-lecture equivalent.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May be repeated for up to six credits.
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PHYS 407 - Senior Laboratory
3 Hour(s) Credit
Exploration of physics through experimentation. Topics include atomic, nuclear and solid state physics; electricity and magnetism, mechanics, optics; and thermodynamics.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 311 , PHYS 313 .
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PHYS 410 - Advanced Mathematical Physics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of advanced mathematical topics used in physics, including linear operators, functions of a complex variable, partial differential equations, Hilbert spaces and group theory.
Four hours lecture/ activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 309 , MATH 311 .
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PHYS 413 - Computer Architecture and Interfacing
3 Hour(s) Credit
Architecture, programming and interfacing of one or two representative processors. Instruction sets and assembly language programming. Interfacing of memory and support chips such as USART. Programmable controllers, timers and peripheral I/O devices. Serial and parallel port interfacing.
Four hours lecture/activity per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 311 , PHYS 322 .
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PHYS 414 - Advanced Mechanics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of Newtonian mechanics based on concepts introduced in PHYS 314. Topics include Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism, calculus of variations, rigid bodies, small oscillations, fluid mechanics.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites PHYS 314 .
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PHYS 450 - Internship/Co-Op in Physics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Work experience in which qualified students use knowledge of physics in a professional setting. Students summarize experiences in written reports with seminar presentations.
Six hours per week.
Prerequisites Twenty-four hours of physics, permission of department chair.
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PHYS 470 - Senior Seminar
1 Hour(s) Credit
Senior seminar for physics majors. Introduction to research practices. Preparation for PHYS 490 projects.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites 30 credits of physics and/or engineering, or department chair approval.
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PHYS 490 - Research in Physics
2 Hour(s) Credit
Research project in one of the areas of physics chosen, designed and carried out by student with the advice and approval of a faculty member. Actual work may be carried out at off-campus sites. Written report, seminar presentation required.
Prerequisites PHYS 470 and 40 credits of physics (or senior standing) and department chair approval.
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PHYS 499 - Special Topics in Physics
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific advanced area of physics. Topic varies semester to semester.
One to three hours lecture per week or lab-lecture equivalent.
Prerequisites Senior standing and department chair approval.
May be repeated for up to six credits.
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PHYS 590 - Special Topics in Physics Education
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of specific area of physics and physics education. This physics education course is aimed primarily at in-service teaching professionals wanting to enhance their knowledge of basic physics principles and phenomena and do so by exploring best practice pedagogical inquiry-based instruction techniques. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
Three hours per week.
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POSC 101 - Introduction to Politics and Government
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the study of political science that discusses the nature of politics, the role of government in society and the processes involved in the governing of humans.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 103 - Introduction to American Public Policy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an introduction to the field of public policy analysis within the context of American government and politics. Basic concepts and explanations related to the policy making structures and processes within the federal government of the U.S. are explored, including the Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy and the federal courts. The role played by interest groups, classes, social movements and the media are reviewed and evaluated.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 110 - American National Government
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comprehensive examination of the American political process which analyzes the role of the Constitution, the organization and function of the presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, political parties and interest groups and the distribution of power within American society.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 112 - Contemporary Issues
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the recent history, contemporary context and current impact of a number of key issues in the American political system. Topics covered include elections, partisanship and polarization, the role of traditional and social media, race relations, poverty and inequality, gender, terrorism, and America’s role in the world.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
May Not Receive Credit for Both POSC 102 and POSC 112
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POSC 200 - Political Ideologies
4 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of political ideologies, emphasizing their role as both justifications for and radical critiques of existing social, economic and political structures and processes. Covers a number of ideologies, including fascism, liberalism, socialism and communism.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 202 - State and Local Government In the United States
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examination of state and local governments in terms of how political power is organized and policies adopted. Focuses on forms of governing that encourage citizen participation.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 204 - Topics in Political Science
4 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of recent international or national issues which helps students understand the complex contemporary political environment.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
May be taken twice under different course titles.
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POSC 205 - Women in Politics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the recent history and politics of women’s rights in the U.S. and the impact of the women’s movement in its various manifestations. Examines the route to political activism taken by women and the issues that unite and divide them.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 210 - Introduction to International Relations
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to contemporary issues in world affairs: state creation and “failed” states, balance of power, wars, nuclear proliferation and arms control. Addresses global trade, monetary, development and environmental problems, as well as regional integration and the role of the World Bank and MNCs. Examines the use of international law, diplomatic negotiation and the UN to resolve international conflicts.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 211 - Comparative Politics of Latin America
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces the political structures, cultures, institutions and actors in Latin America. Covers political conflict, including revolutions, coups and social movements; processes of democratization and evaluations of democratic performance; policies of economic development and reform; and connections between domestic and regional politics.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
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POSC 213 - War and Peace in the Middle East
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the causes of interstate conflict in the Middle East and to the opportunities for peace in the region. Examines the impact of Great Power competition, the regional balance of power, the rise of religious fundamentalism and the struggle for control of resources. Includes an analysis of the Arab-Israeli conflict, as well as other examples of conflict and accommodation in the region.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 215 - American Foreign Policy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Emphasizes the individuals, organizations and procedures involved in American foreign policy making; the major approaches of American foreign economic and national security policy; and the current international issues facing the U.S.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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POSC 220 - Politics and Conflicts of East Asia
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of important topics for understanding of East Asian politics today. Emphasis on format and functions of political institutions, historical background, democratization, economic development, social problems and foreign relations.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 , POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 230 - Judicial Process and Politics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the structure and role of courts in the American political process. State and federal court systems and the role of judges are explored. Emphasis is on how courts function within the legal and political environment while acting as policy makers.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
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POSC 300 - Methods of Empirical Political Analysis
4 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on student-developed research projects that utilize the scientific method and the collection and analysis of quantitative data, especially public opinion polls. The use of computers and statistics in political science research emphasized.
Three hours lecture, one two hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 , sophomore standing or above.
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POSC 301 - Political Parties and Pressure Groups
4 Hour(s) Credit
Descriptive and analytical examination of American political parties and pressure groups with attention to political socialization and voting behavior.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 310 - Comparative European Government
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comparative study of the government systems, political processes, leadership, political parties, elections and current political issues in Britain, France and Germany and an overview of the European community.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 311 - Comparative Government of Developing Nations
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comparative study of the historical backgrounds, ideological foundations, leadership, opposition groups, political processes and current issues in the governmental systems of selected developing countries.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 313 - Comparative Politics of the Middle East
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the conditions and variables that affect the content and conduct of politics within the states of the Middle East with an emphasis on the impact of socioeconomic factors, culture, religious belief systems, gender roles, ethnic and national identities, secular ideologies, and foreign penetration upon political behavior in the region.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 315 - The Presidency in American Politics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Helps students develop a deeper understanding of the American presidency’s relationship to other governmental and nongovernmental institutions in the American political system. Particular attention paid to the implications and consequences of these relationships for democratic society.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 320 - Public Policy Analysis
4 Hour(s) Credit
In-depth study of the governmental decision-making process within the American federal government. Provides students with an explanation of the primary governmental activities associated with the basic steps in the policy-making process. Some of these steps include policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 330 - American Constitutional Development
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the principles, nature and meaning of the U.S. Constitution as determined by the holdings and opinion of the Supreme Court. Emphasis on the historical development of the Constitution and a study and analysis of the U.S. court system, judicial review, separation of powers, commerce powers and powers of Congress and the president.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 340 - Political Science Internship
3-9 Hour(s) Credit
Helps students learn about political behavior and policy problems as participant-observers in a government organization at the national, state or local level.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 , permission of instructor.
May be taken three times for a total of nine credits.
(P/F)
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POSC 341 - Political Science Internship Seminar
3 Hour(s) Credit
Places an intern’s work experience within a broader, analytical perspective. Interns thoroughly examine existing research on the relevant governmental agency and relate the findings of this research to their own internship experiences. Designed to be taken with POSC 340 .
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 , permission of instructor.
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POSC 350 - American Empire
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explore theories of empire and imperialism, focusing specifically on the United States as the central emergent “empire state” of the 20th century, continuing into the 20th century. Explore the concepts and theories claiming to explain the emergence, contemporary status and future of the United States as an “empire state” and “imperial state.” Close reading of important historical and contemporary theorists are pursued.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 360 - Environmental Policy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Overview of national and global environmental policies in the U.S. Examines individual policies including their content, their adoption, the regulatory process and their effect on environmental quality. Role of the political actors and the political process in environmental policy-making explored.
Three hours per week with enhancement. Three hours per week.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 370 - Democracy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores both the idea of democracy and its possibilities for realization in human society. Advocates and critics of democracy, both old and contemporary, are examined.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 390 - International Field Study
4-8 Hour(s) Credit
On-site study of the politics, history, economy and culture of selected countries. Work in the field preceded by pre-tour lectures and readings.
May be repeated once for credit. Number of credits offered to be determined by the department.
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POSC 399 - Honors Interdisciplinary
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines topics of broad trans-disciplinary scope and interest in conjunction with one or more other departments.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
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POSC 401 - Political Theory
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores theories of the state in both historical and contemporary contexts. Theorists examined include Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, Mill and Marx, among others.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 408 - Political Violence and Terrorism
4 Hour(s) Credit
Investigates the political, social, cultural, economic and psychological roots of several types of political violence: international terrorism, state terrorism, inter-communal and secessionist violence, genocide, revolution and civil war. For each type of violence, the course examines theories that explain the cause of violence and case examples from historical experience.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Junior standing.
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POSC 409 - Causes of War
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores theoretical explanations of international conflict. Major questions addressed are: What are the primary causes of war? How may war be prevented?
Three hours per week with enhancement. Three hours per week.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
Prerequisites Junior standing.
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POSC 411 - International Law
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the general principles and specific rules of international law as well as its recent trends and its relations to other aspects of international affairs.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 413 - International Political Economy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the most important economic issues in the current global economy and compares and contrasts liberal, statist and Marxist theories of international political economy. Topics include the debate over globalization, the formation and operation of regional economic blocks, the goal of sustainable development and the challenge of transition in post-socialist societies.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 415 - The United Nations System
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the history and evolution of the UN system. Focuses on the role of the UN in settling international disputes, providing international order and security, promoting decolonization, promoting human and political rights, and providing for economic and social development around the world.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 420 - Politics of China
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of important topics for understanding of China today. Emphasis on format and functions of Chinese political institutions, Imperial China and its fall, the rise of the Chinese Communist Party, the politics under Mao, economic reforms, social problems, and foreign relations.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 , POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 430 - The Congress in American Politics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of the structural characteristics and functions of the United States Congress. Factors influencing congressional decision making and the importance of Congress in American political process discussed.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 of POSC 110 .
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POSC 440 - Public Administration
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the basic characteristics of modern American governmental bureaucracies, as well as the important issues public administrators face. Exploration of administrative and organizational theories.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 450 - Civil Rights and Liberties
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores civil rights and liberties of the individual under the United States constitution, including freedom of religion, speech, press, right to privacy, and race and sex discrimination.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 460 - Environmental Law
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the legal system and principles of environmental law. Explores the nature and sources of environmental problems, evolution of the law and the legal system’s response to environmental problems. Examines laws, regulations and court decisions designed to control specific environmental problems; protect public health, safety and resources; and provide international environmental controls. Students use the case study method of legal analysis.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Junior standing.
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POSC 480 - Studies in Political Science
4 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of a specialized area of inquiry within the major subfields of political science: American government, international relations, comparative government, political theory and public policy.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 , junior standing and above.
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
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POSC 490 - Individual Research
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources.
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.
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POSC 501 - Political Theory
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of political thought based on the analysis of ideas of modern theorists, including the historical setting of major theories, their impact on political institutions and social changes and their contemporary significance.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 509 - Causes of War
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores theoretical explanations of international conflict. Major questions addressed are: What are the primary causes of war? How may war be prevented?
Three hours per week.
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POSC 511 - International Law
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the general principles and specific rules of international law as well as its recent trends and its relations to other aspects of international affairs.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 515 - The United Nations System
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the history and evolution of the UN system. Focuses on the role of the UN in settling international disputes, providing international order and security, promoting decolonization, promoting human and political rights, and providing for economic and social development around the world.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 530 - The Congress in American Politics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of the structural characteristics and functions of the United States Congress. Factors influencing congressional decision making and the importance of Congress in American political process discussed.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 540 - Public Administration
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the basic characteristics of modern American governmental bureaucracies, as well as the important issues public administrators face. Exploration of administrative and organizational theories.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 580 - Studies in Political Science
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of a specialized area of inquiry within the major subfields of political science: American government, international relations, comparative government, political theory and public policy.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
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POSC 590 - Individual Research
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources.
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of general principles underlying human behavior including study of the nervous system, perception, learning, emotion and personality. Experimental findings are applied to practical situations.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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PSYC 200 - Developmental Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the characteristics of and theories explaining the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of individuals throughout the life span.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both PSYC 200 and PSYC 300
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PSYC 220 - Psychological Statistics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Methods of data analysis, including statistical concepts, calculations and computer applications.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 240 - Minds, Brains and Machines
4 Hour(s) Credit
An introduction to the foundational ideas and issues of cognitive science, a multidisciplinary approach to understanding how the mind works. Topics include consciousness, artificial intelligence, evolutionary psychology, psycholinguistics and cognitive neuroscience.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
May Not Receive Credit for Both IDIS 240 , PHIL 240 , PSYC 240 (may only receive credit for one)
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PSYC 250 - Psychology of Infancy and Childhood
4 Hour(s) Credit
In-depth study of the implications of and issues surrounding the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children from conception to adolescence.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General education IIIB or IIIC.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 or 30 credit hours.
May Not Receive Credit for Both PSYC 250 and PSYC 320
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PSYC 301 - Biological Basis of Behavior
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of nerve cells and the nervous system, the effects of drugs on the nervous system, and other introductory topics.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 302 - Abnormal Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the etiology, diagnosis and prognosis of neuroses, psychoses, psychosomatic disorders, transient situational maladjustments and personality disorders, with discussions of various treatment approaches.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 304 - Research Methods
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the scientific method and principles of research design and their application to the study of psychology.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 220 .
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