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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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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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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 - European Politics (CG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 .
Political structures and functioning of selected 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 343 - Asian Politics (CG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 or permission of instructor.
Examination of political systems of selected Asian countries. Special emphasis on the challenges of development, democracy, and nation-building in the post-World War II era.
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POSC 344 - Middle East Politics (CG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 or permission of the instructor.
This course offers a detailed examination of the forces that have shaped Middle East politics, including religion, nationalism, and modernization. It will involve the study of the domestic and foreign policies of selected countries.
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POSC 350 - U. S. Foreign and Defense Policy (IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 241 .
Examines U.S. foreign and defense policy, today and historically. Students will learn how U. S. foreign policy is created, the actors involved, and the various constraints policy-makers face. Students will acquire a sound conceptual and practical understanding of the foreign policy challenges that U.S. policy-makers face and apply what they have learned to real world issues today. This course is required to fulfill the requirements of the Foreign and National Security Policy concentration.
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POSC 351 - Model United Nations (IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 241 or permission of instructor.
Introduction to United Nations issues and organization. This course focuses on active learning through simulation of international diplomacy, speech making, negotiation, and foreign policy development. It requires travel to a Model United Nations conference.
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POSC 352 - International Development (CG/IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 or permission of instructor.
Examines the field of international development including economic development and governance assistance activities with attention to classic theories as well as current debates and innovative approaches.
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POSC 353 - Current Issues in World Affairs (CG/IR) Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Political Science major or minor; International Studies minor, pre-major; or permission of instructor.
Current Issues in World Affairs is designed to increase the depth and breadth of students’ understanding of global issues by exposing them to up-to-date and impactful contemporary global challenges drawn from the international subfields associated with Political Science, including International Relations, Comparative Government, and International Studies.
Note(s): Course may be repeated up to three times for a total of three credit hours.
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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 - Classical Political Thought (PT) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 .
Studies the development of political thought from Greek antiquity through the medieval period.
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POSC 371 - Modern Political Thought (PT) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 .
Studies the development of political thought from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century.
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POSC 372 - Contemporary Political Thought (PT) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 .
Studies the course of political thought from the late 19th century through the present.
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POSC 390 - Topics In Political Science (AG, PA, IR, CG, PT, depending on course topic) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, and POSC major, or permission of instructor.
Detailed study of a topic in political science.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit with a different topic each time.
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POSC 410 - The Disciplines of a Leader (PA) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: LEAD 110 and junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor.
Interdisciplinary course focusing on leadership perspectives, strategies, and competencies that enable students to practice leadership, exercise authority, and manage change in different professional, community, and personal contexts. It is the capstone course in the Leadership minor.
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POSC 432 - Public Organization Theory and Leadership (AG, PA) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 300 or permission of instructor.
Focuses on transformational leadership theories, the impact of leadership on organizational behavior/culture, and public sector revitalization in order to examine the role of (visionary) leadership in the redesign of public organizations to: (a) “fit” or become congruent with their turbulent operating environment(s); (b) enhance efficiency outcomes; and (c) fulfill their legislative, judicial, and/or political mandate.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for POSC 430 or POSC 431 cannot also receive credit for POSC 432.
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POSC 435 - Contemporary Problems in Public Administration (AG, PA) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 300 .
Developments in public finance, budgeting and personnel; trends in representative bureaucracy, regulation, regional administration.
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POSC 438 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Constitutional powers exercised by federal government; emphasis on intergovernmental relations, separation of powers, role of the Supreme Court in constitutional process and general theories of constitutional government.
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POSC 439 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties (AG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 120 .
Theoretical bases, popular support, judicial interpretation, and role of civil liberties in the United States.
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POSC 440 - Law, Justice, and Public Policy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing and either POSC 120 or permission of instructor.
Introduction to the interactions of ideas about justice and law in the formulation of public policy. Uses contemporary societal problems to frame discussions about the nature of law and justice in American and other societies and the effect of understandings of law and justice on public policy.
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POSC 445 - Government and Politics in the Developing World (CG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 .
Analysis of processes, problems, and prospects of modernization in underdeveloped areas of the world. Asian, African, and Latin American countries used as examples.
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POSC 458 - Force in International Relations (IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 241 .
An intensive study of the use of force in international relations and its effect on regimes and the soul. Themes include the classical perspective on force, just war theory, pacifism, empire maintenance and decay, and force and world order.
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POSC 459 - Global Terrorism (CG/IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 , POSC 241 , or permission of instructor.
Investigates the phenomenon of terrorism globally with particular emphasis on why terrorism occurs and on domestic and international counterterrorism.
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POSC 461 - Government and Politics of Latin America (CG) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 231 .
An introduction to Latin American politics that focuses on enduring themes and contemporary politics in selected countries.
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POSC 463 - International Political Economy (IR) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 241 .
Analysis of the political impact of economic relationships among nation-states and between nation-states, subnational organizations, and supranational organizations. Topics covered include international trade, international monetary relations, imperialism, dependency, multinational corporations and the politics of natural resources.
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POSC 466 - Travel Study in Political Science Credits: (3-6)
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
Involves domestic and/or international travel. Students will participate in the investigation of political topics in relevant locations. The course’s goal is to allow students to better understand and relate to political issues by exploring them ‘on location.’ This course may be taken again for credit with different topics or areas of study.
Note(s): Notes: A maximum of 6 credit hours of travel study may be applied towards the Political Science major. A maximum of 3 credit hours of travel study may be applied towards the Political Science minor.
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POSC 474 - American Political Thought (AG, PT) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hour lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 and POSC 120 .
Examines the thought of the American founders, the principles of the constitutional order, and the evolution of American political thought over more than two centuries. Emphasis on original sources in the thought of American statesmen, political activists and dissenters, and intellectuals.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for POSC 472 or POSC 473 cannot also receive credit for POSC 474.
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POSC 485 - Internships in Political Science and Public Administration Credits: (3-15)
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; 2.5 in political science; 2.0 cumulative university GPA; departmental approval.
Must be POSC major or minor. Only three hours may be applied toward requirements for the major or minor. This course will allow students to integrate concepts developed in classroom experiences and relevant readings in the theory of political science and public administration with the practice of these concepts in public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions.
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POSC 488 - Final Honors Project (AG; CG; IR; PA; PT: as designated) Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in political science.
Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the department. (Honors project may be a written or a written and performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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POSC 490 - Seminar (AG; CG; IR; PA; PT; as designated) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of appropriate 100- or 200-level course or permission of the instructor.
Analysis of a particular problem or issue in political science or contemporary politics. Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
Note(s): May be repeated as topics change.
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POSC 491 - Scope and Methods in Political Science (PT) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 110 , and junior or senior standing.
Introduction to professional study; focus on conceptual approaches to study of political science, various contemporary schools of thought and methodology. Primary work in research methods as appropriate to the various subfields of the discipline.
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POSC 492 - Mock Trial Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and instructor’s permission.
Cross-Listed: CRJU 490 where appropriate.
Active exploration of legal research, courtroom etiquette, legal procedures and the trial and appellate processes. Satisfies capstone requirement in the Law, Justice, and Society concentration.
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