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NUTR 304 - Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 , NUTR 316 , CHEM 101 or CHEM 120 , and junior standing.
A comprehensive overview of the research process including problem statements, literature review, research design, data collection, and interpretation of results. The course emphasizes knowledge and skills that are essential for critical evaluation of evidence based dietetic practice.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 404 and NUTR 304.
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NUTR 310 - Food Service Studies I: Introduction to Food Service Systems Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Major in Nutrition and Dietetics and junior standing.
Topics include history, current trends, menu development, food production and delivery systems, and physical facilities.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 310 and NUTR 218.
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NUTR 315 - Food Service Studies II: Operations Management Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: NUTR 310 , NUTR 320 , and junior standing.
Topics include purchasing, receiving, and inventory management, food production operations management, and facility safety. The food sanitation component uses the National Restaurant Association’s Servsafe® Certification program.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 315 and NUTR 219.
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NUTR 316 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle I: Maternal and Child Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 214 , BIOL 322 , and junior standing.
Examination of nutrition needs for pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence, including normal nutrition as well as nutrition therapy for common conditions affecting these life stages. Physiological, psychological, and cultural aspects characteristic of each of these phases of the lifespan will be related to nutritional requirements and eating behaviors.
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NUTR 317 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle II: Adult and Elderly Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 , NUTR 214 , and junior standing.
Examination of nutrition needs throughout the aging process, including normal nutrition and survey of nutrition therapies for common conditions affecting the young adult through older adult. Physiological, psychological, and cultural aspects characteristic of each of these phases of the lifespan will be related to nutritional requirements and eating behaviors.
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NUTR 320 - Food Science and Preparation Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Major in Nutrition and Dietetics and junior standing.
Students learn the concepts related to the selection and preparation of standard food products.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both NUTR 320 and NUTR 204.
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NUTR 405 - Community and Cultural Nutrition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 214 , NUTR 316 , NUTR 317 , and senior standing.
Students will study the cultural food patterns and the means of assessing and meeting nutritional needs of a community.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 405 and NUTR 314.
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NUTR 414 - Advanced Nutrition and Biochemistry I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 304 , NUTR 316 , NUTR 317 , CHEM 103 , CHEM 101 or CHEM 120 , BIOL 322 , BIOL 334 , and senior standing.
Presents a detailed study of the nutrients and their role in human intermediary metabolism and physiology.
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NUTR 415 - Advanced Nutrition and Biochemistry II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 304 , NUTR 316 , NUTR 317 , CHEM 103 , CHEM 101 or CHEM 120 , BIOL 322 , BIOL 334 , and senior standing.
Presents a detailed study of the nutrients and their role in human intermediary metabolism and physiology.
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NUTR 420 - Diet Planning and Preparation Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: NUTR 316 , NUTR 317 , and NUTR 320 .
Emphasizes food preparation and menu planning for special diets. Food science principles will be highlighted, as well as culinary and presentation skills.
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NUTR 425 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 , CHEM 101 or CHEM 120 , CHEM 103 , NUTR 300 , NUTR 303 , NUTR 316 , NUTR 317 , and senior standing.
The theoretical basis for diet modification in disease is integrated with knowledge of human physiology, immunology, pharmacology, and biochemistry. Students are introduced to the skills required of the professional nutrition care specialist and plan modified diets for select medical conditions.
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NUTR 426 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 425 .
Continuation of NUTR 425 .
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NUTR 435 - Nutrition Counseling and Education I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 , CHEM 101 or CHEM 120 , CHEM 103 , NUTR 303 , NUTR 316 , NUTR 317 , PSYC 121 , and senior standing.
Presents current best practice techniques in nutrition counseling and education, including professional issues for the Registered Dietitian.
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NUTR 436 - Nutrition Counseling and Education II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 435 .
Continuation of NUTR 435 .
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NUTR 436 - Nutrition Counseling and Education II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 435
Continuation of NUTR 435.
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NUTR 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 cumulative and major GPA.
Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by student and faculty member with whom student works.
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NUTR 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
Investigation by the student in areas of interest under the direction of an advisor.
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Peace Studies |
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PEAC 200 - Introduction to Peace Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Overview of the main issues and various disciplinary approaches to the study of conflict, conflict management, and world security; introduction to alternative paradigms for conflict management and resolution; introduction to a variety of world order systems.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Global Perspectives.
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PEAC 280 - Introduction to the Concepts, Process, and Practice of Mindfulness Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
The purpose of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of mindfulness through the study of the concepts and practices of mindfulness, and the research on mindfulness. The emphasis in the course is upon engaging in mindfulness practices. Students will explore skills and attitudes that enhance self-awareness and self-regulation, and social awareness and inter-relational mindfulness. Students will study how fostering inner peace promotes outer peace in the world. The course will offer opportunities to cultivate these skills in students’ daily lives with opportunities to apply what they learn to their academic and professional interest areas.
Note(s): A daylong retreat is a required component of this course.
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PEAC 300 - Special Topics in Peace Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: PEAC 200 or permission of instructor.
Concentrated study on specific areas in Peace Studies. May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Peace Studies Advisory Committee.
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PEAC 489 - Peace Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours research.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of thesis proposal by PEAC Committee.
Students research and write a senior thesis appropriate to the topical focus of their program of study, supervised by an interdisciplinary committee which may be chaired in the students’ major departments.
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PEAC 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Instructional Method: One to six hours of independent study.
Prerequisites: PEAC 200 and permission of the PEAC Committee.
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PEAC 499 - Senior Portfolio Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Peace Studies minor, senior standing.
Students will prepare (under the direction of a Peace Studies faculty mentor) a Senior Portfolio of work produced in courses taken for the minor, show how they are all thematically connected, and prepare a public presentation of these examples of work.
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Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship |
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OURS 100 - Introductory Seminar in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Works Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Designed to expose students to new perspectives on research, scholarship, and creative works and to encourage students to recognize their own potential as researchers. Through presentations and discussions of ongoing projects across varied disciplines, students will gain knowledge and exposure to faculty research, dissemination pathways, and professional development. Students will prepare a faculty mentored research plan for the next semester.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 111 - Introduction: Knowledge, Reality, and the Human Condition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces students to philosophy through an examination of fundamental questions about the nature of reality, the possibility of knowledge, and the human search for meaning. By reading and discussing the work of several major philosophers, students learn to engage in careful and critical reflection on their own lives and on what it means to be a human being.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities.
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PHIL 112 - Introduction: Ethics and Society Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces students to philosophy through the study of ethics. Readings from major philosophers focus questions about value in human life and actions. Topics covered may include the nature of ethical reasoning and moral obligation, the value of morality to the individual and society, how ethics helps us understand our place in the universe, and how ethical ideas clarify moral problems facing society.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities.
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PHIL 200 - The Origins of Western Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces students to philosophy by tracing the development of the discipline from its origins in ancient Greece to the decline of the ancient world in the 4th and 5th centuries CE. Through an examination of the work of such thinkers as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, students learn to engage in careful and critical reflection on both the human and the natural world and to experience the sense of wonder that animates the discipline of philosophy.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities. Students cannot earn credit for both PHIL 114 and PHIL 200.
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PHIL 201 - Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Traces the development of Western philosophy from the end of the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the beginnings of the modern world. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical systems of major figures such as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas.
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PHIL 213 - Critical Reasoning and Argumentation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course aims at advanced student skills and dispositions in critical reasoning and argumentation. It moves from review of general critical thinking competencies applicable to thinking within all domains and subjects, to the introduction and study of more domain-specific competencies in legal, moral, and scientific reasoning.
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PHIL 305 - Early Modern Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three credits hours of philosophy.
Traces the development of Western philosophy from Descartes in the late-16th century through Hume in the mid-18th century. Emphasis is placed on the metaphysical and epistemological systems of such major philosophers as Descartes, Leibniz, Locke, and Hume.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for PHIL 202 may not receive credit for PHIL 305.
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PHIL 306 - Late Modern Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three credit hours of philosophy.
Traces the development of European philosophy from Kant to Nietzsche. Philosophical movements including German Idealism, Positivism and 19th Century Materialism, and Existentialism will be examined.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for PHIL 203 may not receive credit for PHIL 306.
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PHIL 310 - Professional Ethics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Examines contemporary ethical issues presented by various disciplines and professions in light of ethical theories. This course will focus on ethical questions and problems that arise in a variety of professions including medicine, law, nursing, education, social work, and journalism.
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PHIL 320 - Metaphysics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Examines basic theories of reality such as materialism, idealism, and dualism. Among the philosophical issues addressed are the following: the nature of mind, the mind-body problem, free will and determinism, the nature of space and time, and proofs concerning the existence of God.
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PHIL 330 - Theories of Knowledge Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Investigates the nature, extent, and sources of human knowledge and the relation between the concepts of knowledge, belief, and truth. Major theories which are examined include empiricism and rationalism.
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PHIL 340 - Symbolic Logic Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy or mathematics.
This course in formal logic presents various methods and principles of symbolic logic for use in appraising arguments for validity and invalidity. Topics covered include truth tables, rules of inference, proof procedures, quantification theory, and the logic of relations.
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PHIL 350 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy or religious studies.
Examines major approaches to the philosophical understanding of religion. It investigates a number of specific issues within contemporary philosophy of religion such as those of religious “truth, faith,” and “experience.”
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PHIL 360 - Existential Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Detailed study of the origins and historical development of the 20th century movement in philosophy called existentialism. Through a careful reading of both literary and philosophical texts, students explore such fundamental existential themes and issues as freedom, responsibility, anguish, alienation, authenticity, and death. Special emphasis is given to major thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Sartre.
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PHIL 366 - Philosophy Travel Course Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Office of Student Affairs and instructor.
This course combines a selected topic in philosophy with international or domestic travel, providing opportunities for “on location” study of especially the history of philosophy, in line with the department’s commitment to that history. It provides for combining the content of existing PHIL courses and/or new or specialized course content with travel.
Note(s): This course may be taken twice for credit with a different topic each time.
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PHIL 375 - Philosophy of Law Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Examines the central historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of law. Includes an in-depth study of the central conceptual problems with philosophy of law today, the historical development of the concept of law in Western thought, and the unique issues that arise when the rule of law is envisioned on a planetary scale.
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PHIL 380 - Aesthetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Explores various theories and philosophical issues concerning the nature of creativity and the nature and significance of art in all of its forms. Students engage in a critical examination of such questions as these: what exactly do we mean by a “work of art?” What is beauty? What is an aesthetic experience? How are aesthetic values related to other sorts of values? What sort of truth can be found in art?
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PHIL 390 - Ethical Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
An in-depth examination of perennial problems and issues in ethical theory. Texts of major philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hume and Kant are used to focus discussion of topics such as the nature of justice, happiness and the good life, duty and moral obligation, and moral virtue.
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PHIL 421 - Topics in Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Six hours of philosophy and junior or senior standing.
An in-depth examination of the work of one major philosopher; a single school or movement in the history of philosophy; or a particular philosophical problem, theme, or issue of contemporary interest. Emphasis is placed on the careful reading and critical discussion of primary philosophical texts.
Note(s): This course may be taken twice with a different topic each time.
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PHIL 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, and minimum of 3.5 GPA in all courses and in philosophy.
Project and topic to be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the department. In order to receive honors credit, the student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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PHIL 490 - Philosophy Internship Credits: (3-12)
Prerequisites: 18 hours of Philosophy; junior or senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major; approval of the department chairperson.
Offers an opportunity through experiential learning to apply Philosophy skills in a career-oriented atmosphere. The internship consists of a one or two semester placement with a business, governmental agency, or service organization interested in utilizing a philosophy background and critical and analytic thinking skills, research and writing skills, and knowledge of issues addressed in the study of philosophy.
Note(s): Grading will be on A-F basis. No more than 3 credit hours may be applied toward the requirements for the major.
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Philosophy & Religious Studies |
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PHRE 202 - Current Topics in Ethical Inquiry Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CORE 201 or the equivalent.
Examination of an ethical topic/issue with a focus on the relationship between reading, writing, and thinking and on the rhetorical principles that inform successful oral and written communication.
Note(s): This course can be used to substitute for CORE 202 - Topics in Ethical Inquiry.
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Physical Science |
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PHSC 301 - Meteorology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 221 .
Cross-Listed: PHYS 301
Basic principles of meteorology, including earth’s atmosphere, insulation, humidity, adiabatic processes, large-scale circulation of the atmosphere, mid-altitude weather, violent weather phenomena, and climatology.
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PHSC 350 - Physical Science Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: University Core B mathematics and science requirements.
An analysis and synthesis of physical systems.
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PHSC 402 - Methods of Science Teaching Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and a major in one or more of the sciences.
Designed to facilitate the preparation of secondary science teachers. Students will examine and utilize various instructional strategies for teaching science in grades 9-12.
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PHSC 420 - Selected Topics in Physical Science Credits: (3-4)
Instructional Method: Three or four hours of lecture or lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: Completion of University Core B Natural Sciences requirement.
Selected topics in physical science treated at an in-depth level. A specific course syllabus will be available when the course is offered. A student may take this course for credit more than once provided the topic is different each time.
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PHSC 431 - Energy and the Environment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 or PHSC 122 or CHEM 102 .
A study of energy, its many forms and uses, how it is converted from one form to another, and the environmental consequences of those conversions.
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PHSC 450 - Energy and Environment for the Elementary Classroom Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Completion of University Core B Natural Science requirement.
The course will cover topics relating to energy and the environment. By examining the many forms and uses of energy, how it is converted from one form to another, and the environmental consequences of those conversions, students will conduct activities that can be readily incorporated in the elementary classroom. Activities will be correlated with national and state science education standards. Course activities will also make use of the learning cycle method of instruction as a model for science lesson designing and presentation.
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PHSC 488 - Final Honors Thesis Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of physical science general education requirements, enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in physical science, senior standing.
Cross-Listed: PHYS 488
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in physical science a student must conduct research and write a thesis. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final thesis.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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PHSC 490 - Internship Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 :PHYS 112 or PHYS 221 : PHYS 222 or ASTR 111 :ASTR 112 or CHEM 101 :CHEM 102 , six hours of required courses in the Physical Science major at the 300-level or above, and departmental approval.
Application of skills and techniques learned in the classroom to real life situations. Participating students submit a program proposal to the sponsoring agency and supervising instructor. Agency may pay student for work performed.
Note(s): Students may repeat this course for a maximum of 3 credits. This course will be graded P/F.
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PHSC 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Hours and credit to be arranged in consultation with faculty member with whom the student will work on the Independent Study. For important additional information, see “Independent Study .”
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Physics |
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PHYS 111 - General Physics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: High school mathematics.
Vectors, mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound, light and selected topics in modern physics.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 111:PHYS 112 and PHYS 221 :PHYS 222 . These courses have been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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PHYS 112 - General Physics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 .
Vectors, mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound, light and selected topics in modern physics.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 111 :112 and PHYS 221 :PHYS 222 . These courses have been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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PHYS 221 - Physics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MATH 151 .
Topics are studied utilizing calculus.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 111 :PHYS 112 and PHYS 221:PHYS 222 . These courses have been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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PHYS 222 - Physics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 .
Topics are studied utilizing calculus.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 111 :PHYS 112 and PHYS 221 :222. These courses have been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.
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PHYS 231 - Topics in Applied Physics Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One to three hours lecture or laboratory equivalent.
Prerequisites: High school algebra and trigonometry.
Application of the principles of physics to a specific field external to the core sciences, or treatment of a physics-based technology important in the modern world. Will not satisfy the requirements for the physics option of the physical science major or minor.
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PHYS 301 - Meteorology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 221 .
Cross-Listed: PHSC 301
Basic principles of meteorology, including earth’s atmosphere, insulation, humidity, adiabatic processes, large-scale circulation of the atmosphere, mid-altitude weather, violent weather phenomena, and climatology.
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PHYS 305 - Modern Physics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , and MATH 152 .
Introduction to modern physics, including special relativity, quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics, elementary particles.
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PHYS 306 - Intermediate Mechanics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , and MATH 152 .
Study of theoretical and applied Newtonian mechanics including position and velocity dependent forces, oscillations, stability, non-inertial frames and gravitation from extended bodies.
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PHYS 308 - Electricity and Magnetism Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , and MATH 152 .
Study of electric and magnetic fields in free space and in materials, interactions of fields and charges, electromagnetic forces, Gauss’ and Faraday’s Law and the Maxwell Equations.
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PHYS 309 - Electronics Laboratory Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 222 .
Building dc, ac, op amp, and transistor circuits, and the use of oscilloscopes, function generators and other electronic test equipment.
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PHYS 310 - Optics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 .
An intermediate course in geometrical and physical optics. Topics included are mirrors, lenses, interference, diffraction, scattering, polarization and introductory quantum optics.
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PHYS 315 - Embedded Microcontrollers Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 222 .
The use of microcontroller hardware and programming to integrate sensors, motors, and other electronic components into task-specific devices.
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PHYS 330 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , and MATH 152 .
Topics in thermal physics are treated using both classical thermodynamics and statistical methods. Topics include temperature, heat, work, entropy, ideal gases, phase transitions, kinetic theory.
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PHYS 370 - Computational Methods in Physics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: PHYS 305 , PHYS 306 , and PHYS 308 or permission of instructor.
The goal of this class is to familiarize students with multiple methods of tackling problems in physics. Students will learn to use a variety of tools from spreadsheets (Excel or similar) to commercial math programs (Matlab or similar) to writing their own programs (Fortran/C and Visual Python or similar).
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PHYS 406 - Geophysics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , GEOL 105 , and MATH 152 , or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: GEOL 406
Examination of the basic principles and techniques of modern geophysical methods, and the applications of these methods to site investigations for engineering and environmental geologic projects. Some Saturday laboratories may be required.
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PHYS 420 - Mechanics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 306 .
Advanced treatment of the classical mechanics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Advanced mathematical models, including the use of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods, will be used to look at complex systems.
Note(s): Students cannot earn credit for both PHYS 320 and PHYS 420.
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PHYS 421 - Electromagnetic Theory I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , and MATH 252 , or permission of instructor.
The fundamentals of electromagnetic theory are presented at an intermediate level. Topics covered are electrostatics, electric current, magnetic fields, the Maxwell equations, and electromagnetic radiation. The laboratory component of the course includes electrical measurements, electric currents, and basic electronics.
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PHYS 422 - Electromagnetic Theory II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 152 and PHYS 421 and PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 .
The fundamentals of electromagnetic theory are presented at an intermediate level. Topics covered are electrostatics, electric current, magnetic fields, the Maxwell equations, and electromagnetic radiation. The laboratory component of the course includes electrical measurements, electric currents, and basic electronics.
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PHYS 430 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 251 and PHYS 305 .
An introduction to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Topics included are the Schroedinger equation, bound states, angular momentum, spin, scattering theory, and the matrix formulation.
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PHYS 441 - Electronics for Scientists Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 , PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , MATH 152 .
Cross-Listed: CHEM 441
Introduction to analog and digital circuit design appropriate for many scientific disciplines including chemistry, computer science, physics, biology, and geology. Focus will be on analog.
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PHYS 450 - Selected Topics in Physics Credits: (3-4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture or three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 and MATH 252 .
Selected topics in advanced undergraduate physics. A specific course syllabus will be available when the course is offered. A student may take this course for credit more than once provided the topic is different each time.
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PHYS 470 - Physics Reading and Research Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of PHYS or ASTR at the 300 level or above.
Presentation and discussion of development in physics and closely-related areas in current literature.
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PHYS 481 - Undergraduate Research Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 and 6 hours of PHYS courses at the 300 level or above.
A laboratory course designed for students wishing to pursue an independent research project.
Note(s): May be repeated up to a total of six semester hours.
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PHYS 488 - Final Honors Thesis Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of physical science general education requirements, enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in physical science, senior standing.
Cross-Listed: PHSC 488
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in physical science a student must conduct research and write a thesis. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final thesis.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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PHYS 490 - Internship Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 : PHYS 112 or PHYS 221 : PHYS 222 and six hours of PHYS courses at the 300 level or above, and departmental approval.
Application of skills and techniques learned in the classroom to real life situations. Participating students submit a program proposal to the sponsoring agency and supervising instructor. Agency may pay student for work performed.
Note(s): Student may repeat this course for a maximum of three credits. This course will be graded P/F.
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Political Science Upper-level courses are designated (AG) American Government; (CG) Comparative Government; (IR) International Relations; (PT) Political Theory; and/or (PA) Public Administration. |
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POSC 110 - Introduction to Politics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture. Course also may be delivered online.
Introduces students to the concepts and methods of political science by examining enduring questions and concerns of political life using political philosophy and literature.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities.
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POSC 120 - Introduction to American Government Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture. May also be delivered online.
Introduces students to the study of American government. Philosophical foundations, constitutional development, institutions, and contemporary issues will be examined. There will be an emphasis on the continuing influence of founding principles.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences or U.S. Perspectives.
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POSC 201 - Critical Inquiry in Political Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Either CORE 101 and CORE 102 , or HNRS 103 .
Introduction to to critical thinking and oral and written communication concerning a topic in political science or public administration. Emphasizes key concepts in public speaking and common forms of reasoning.
Note(s): This course can be used in place of CORE 201 in the Core Curriculum. Students cannot receive credit for both POSC 201 and CORE 201 or any other CORE 201 equivalent.
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POSC 202 - Ethical Inquiry in Political Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CORE 201 , or POSC 201 , or equivalent.
Examination of an ethical issue in political science or public administration with a focus on the relationship between reading, writing, and thinking and on the rhetorical principles that inform successful oral and written communication.
Note(s): This course can be used in place of CORE 202 in the Core Curriculum. Students cannot receive credit for both POSC 202 and CORE 202 or any other CORE 202 equivalent.
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POSC 231 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Gives students a grounding in the comparative study of politics. Considers political regime types, political violence, political identity, gender and politics, political economy of development, and religion and politics. Prerequisite for any 300- or 400-level Comparative Government courses within the Department of Political Science, including topics courses and seminars with a comparative government focus.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both POSC 130 and POSC 231.
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POSC 241 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Serves as an introduction to the study of International Relations. International relations focuses on how the interactions of states, international organizations, and individuals can lead to war, promote peace, encourage cooperation, enforce international law, and affect economic development. This course will provide the theoretical and historical foundations necessary for analyzing and understanding international issues. It is required for all Political Science majors in the Foreign and National Security Policy concentration, and serves as a foundational class for upper-level courses in International Relations.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both POSC 140 and POSC 241.
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POSC 291 - Political Inquiry Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC major, POSC 110 or POSC 120 , and either sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Introduces students to the nature of political inquiry and political analysis. Students will critically examine historical, theoretical and methodological foundations of political science, and study various approaches to political inquiry. The emphasis is on understanding the ways in which scholars engage in rigorous political analysis. This course will explore the broad questions of political inquiry. What is political knowledge and why is it an important pursuit? How do we critically evaluate political analysis? What processes and theoretical approaches does the discipline of political science use to create and evaluate political knowledge.
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POSC 292 - Political Science Careers Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Political Science major or minor; International Studies minor; or pre-major; or permission of department chair.
Introduction to graduate education opportunities and career options for political scientists. Students are guided in the creation of documents, such as resumes, personal statements, and/or cover letters, needed in the application for such opportunities.
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POSC 293 - Professionalism in the Public and Nonprofit Sector Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Political Science major, minor, or pre-major.
Introduces students to professional expectations in the public and non-profit workplace including navigating organizational culture, communicating professionally, working in teams effectively, and solving workplace conflict.
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POSC 300 - Public Administration (AG, PA) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Background of administration as a profession, principles that are helpful to the administrator, and effect of political influence.
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POSC 320 - Congress (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Constitutional basis for development, organization, and role of Congress in the American political system. Analysis of Congress and formulation of public policy.
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POSC 321 - The American Presidency (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Development of the presidency since the founding of America. Institutional and political problems associated with the modern chief executive.
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POSC 325 - Elections and Voting Behavior (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
This course examines the determinants and processes of voting behavior, emphasizing the role of political socialization, public opinion, and voter turnout in elections. The course also examines the rules and processes of American elections as well as the effect of campaigns on voting behavior.
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POSC 326 - American Political Parties (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Examines party organization, the party in the electorate, the party in government, the role of parties in elections, party reform and minor parties, and the future of American political parties.
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POSC 327 - Politics and the Media (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 and COMS 130 .
Cross-Listed: COMS 327
Modern mass media as actors in the political arena, with an emphasis on how elections and policy-making are affected by the mass media.
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POSC 330 - State and Local Government (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Governmental institutions and processes, political parties, voting at state and county levels.
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POSC 331 - Urban and Metropolitan Politics (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Development of urban government and impact of its politics; attention to roles of formal and informal actors on urban and metropolitan scene.
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POSC 333 - Judicial Process (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
American government. Emphasis on political nature of judicial decisions.
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