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NUTR 301 - Introduction to Professions in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; two hours field experience.
Prerequisites: Major in Nutrition and Dietetics and junior standing.
Students are introduced into professions in nutrition, including educational preparation, areas of specialization and professional issues in the discipline.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 301 and NUTR 100.
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NUTR 303 - Nutrition Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 and junior standing.
Introduces techniques and interpretation of nutrition assessment parameters (dietary, physical, biochemical and clinical data) to determine the nutritional status, requirements and practice interventions/applications in health and disease.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 403 and NUTR 303.
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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: (2-3)
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 487 - Peace Studies Seminar Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, and for non-minors, permission of instructor.
Concentrates on a theme or themes specific to Peace Studies depending on the instructor(s). Course is cross-disciplinary and team taught. A major research paper relating to the topical interests of each student is required.
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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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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 113 - Introduction: Reasoning and Argument Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces students to basic principles of reasoning and argumentation. Students learn to distinguish between valid and invalid reasoning, to recognize patterns of deductive and inductive arguments, to understand the way evidence is used in reasoning, to construct deductive proofs, and to evaluate the soundness of arguments both in everyday contexts and in writings of some major philosophers.
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PHIL 114 - Introduction: 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.
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PHIL 201 - Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHIL 114 .
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: PHIL 114 .
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: PHIL 114 .
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 370 - Philosophy of Language Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Examines the contemporary philosophical focus on language. Course topics include the nature and functions of language and theories of meaning. The course will consider both the historical roots and recent developments in the area.
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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: (2-3)
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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PHSC 121 - Physical Science Processes Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Five hours class time per week.
Class used as laboratory, lecture, recitation, individual study. Opportunities to develop concepts and competencies in physical science.
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PHSC 122 - Physical Science Processes Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Five hours class time per week.
Prerequisites: PHSC 121 .
Class used as laboratory, lecture, recitation, individual study. Opportunities to develop concepts and competencies in 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: (2-3)
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 .
Introduction to modern physics, including special relativity, quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics, elementary particles.
Note(s): Students cannot earn credit for both PHYS 305 and PHYS 410.
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PHYS 306 - Intermediate Mechanics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: 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 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: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour 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 320 - Mechanics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and MATH 152 .
An intermediate treatment of the classical mechanics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies.
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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 406 - Geophysics Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Either GEOL 105 or ASTR 111 and either PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 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 421 - Electromagnetic Theory I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 152 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 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 252 , PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 , 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: (2-3)
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.
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.
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 231 - Comparative Government Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 or POSC 120 .
Gives political science majors a solid grounding in the comparative study of political regimes. Considers both the methodological issues and the principal topics involved in comparative political analysis, and introduces students to the theoretical concerns and vocabulary of this subfield of political science. Prerequisite for any 300 or 400-level comparative government class within the department, including topics courses and seminars with a comparative area studies focus.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both POSC 130 and POSC 231.
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POSC 241 - Theories of International Relations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examination of the theoretical foundations of the study of international relations, including the relation of power to justice, the effects of war on the regime and the soul, the question of law among nations, the morality of war and peace, theories of international political economy, and the relation of diplomatic-strategic conduct to the question of order itself as explored by political philosophy. Required for all political science majors and foundation class for all upper-level international relations classes.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both POSC 140 and POSC 241.
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POSC 290 - Seminar in Political Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 or POSC 120 ; limited to political science majors and minors.
Analyzes a contemporary political issue as it relates to the major sub and investigates what it means to study politics within the framework of a liberal arts education. Its focus is on preparing students for upper-division courses in political science while integrating work in their major into their overall university experience.
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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 326 - American Political Parties and Elections (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Analysis of origins, development, and current state of American political parties. Emphasis on the role of parties in the electoral process; voting behavior and public opinion; presidential and congressional elections.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for either POSC 325 or 426 cannot also receive credit for POSC 326.
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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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POSC 335 - American Public Policy (AG, PA) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Examination of policy-making process and approaches to issues in American government; emphasis on role of informal influences as opposed to function of elected and appointed officials.
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POSC 341 - Western European Government and Politics (CG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 .
Political structures and functioning of selected Western European political systems. Emphasis on such major powers as the United Kingdom, France, and Germany and on the European Union and the prospects for continuing political integration.
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POSC 350 - U. S. Foreign and Defense Policy (IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 241 .
Surveys the development of the relationship of American foreign policy and its corollary, American strategy, from the perspective of political philosophy. Assuming that strategy is the continuation of politics by other means, POSC 350 raises questions about the relation of American regime principles to the diplomacy and strategy that implement these principles in the international milieu.
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POSC 360 - International Law and Organization (IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 241 .
Law and organization in an anarchic milieu of sovereign states. Emphasis on theoretical foundations and historical evolution.
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POSC 370 - History of Political Philosophy (PT) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 .
First Semester: Development of Western political philosophy from ancient Greece through medieval period. Second Semester: Machiavelli through early modern period. Third Semester: Hegel to the present. Emphasis on reading primary sources. Discussion of major schools of thought and interpretation of politics.
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