May 20, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

COURSE FEES

Summer 2016, Fall Semester 2016, Spring Semester 2017

Course fees are charged when the department code appears in the far right column of each course listing.  The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the amount shown for the department below:

NOTE:  The course fee covers costs that exceed basic instruction, such as lab equipment and software; program materials and supplies; and coordination of field placements and internships.  The fee is applied to selective courses where appropriate.

    Fee Per Credit Hour
  $ Amount

 

ADNR - Nursing

25.00
ART1 (tier 1) - Arts 7.00
ART2 (tier 2) - Arts 15.00
ART3 (tier 3) - Arts 25.00
ATTR - Athletic Training 25.00
BSNR - Nursing 20.00
BUHE - Health Care Administration 20.00
BUSI - Business 10.00
CCAA - Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
DTHY - Dental Hygiene 35.00
EDUC - Education 15.00
EMTP - Emergency Med 20.00
ENGT - Engineering 22.00
GCAA - Grad Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
HUMA - Humanities 10.00
MATH - Mathematics 15.00
MTH1 - Mathematics, Graduate 15.00
MTH3 - Mathematics, Graduate 35.00
MTH4 - Mathematics, Graduate - Off Campus Cohorts 60.00
MECI - EDCI, Masters 20.00
MEIS - EDCU, Masters 20.00
MEUC - EDUC, Masters 20.00
MLTC - Medical Lab Tech 20.00
MOT - Masters Occupational Therapy 75.00
NSCI - Natural Science 25.00
OTAT - Occupational Therapy 20.00
PTAT - Physical Therapy 20.00
RDLT - Radiology 20.00
RPTT - Respiratory Therapy 20.00
SSCI - Social Science 10.00
SSES - Exercise Science 15.00
SSPE - Physical Education 5.00
SSSM - Sports Management 15.00
UNC1 - University College 1 - Developmental Math, Reading and Writing 3.00
UNC2 - University College 1 - First Year Experience 12.00

                                                            Flat Rates

 

EDU1 - Education Field Fee 294.00
EDU2 - Education Field Fee 147.00
CIPA - Studenty Abroad Course Fee 120.00


Student fees listed here are for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 semesters and are subject to change.  Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • MUSI 1361 - College Band

    Credits: 1
    An ensemble of students and community members who practice instrumental music to enhance campus events. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. lecture hours 1 lab hours 4 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 1411 - Beginning Voice

    Credits: 1
    Basic techniques of voice production: breathing, diction, projection, tone-color and interpretation for students who can read music notation but have little or no formal vocal training. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 1421 - Beginning Piano

    Credits: 1
    Study of songs, scales and finger techniques for beginning players with no previous formal lessons. Topics will include an intro to reading music notation and orientation to the keyboard. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 1422 - Intermediate Piano

    Credits: 1
    Continuation of MUSI 1421. Prereq: MUSI 1421 or Faculty Consent. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 1431 - Beginning Guitar

    Credits: 1
    Study of songs, scales and finger techniques for players with little or no previous formal training. Topics include tuning, an introduction to reading tablature and an orientation to the guitar.
  
  • MUSI 1432 - Intermediate Guitar

    Credits: 1
    Continuation of MUSI 1431. Prereq: MUSI 1431 or Faculty Consent.
  
  • MUSI 2211 - Music History 1

    Credits: 3
    A detailed survey of music including pieces, composers, forms, styles, and performance media from the Fall of the Roman Empire through the Classical Period. General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • MUSI 2212 - Music History 2

    Credits: 3
    A detailed survey of music including pieces, composers, forms, styles, and performance media from the Classical Period up to the present day. Prereq: MUSI 2211
  
  • MUSI 2386 - Laptop Orchestra

    Credits: 2
    MUSI2386: Laptop Orchestra is an experimental ensemble focused on developing musical performance interfaces using mostly open source software (PureData) and real-time capable customized operating systems (Ubuntu Linux).  Additionally, there is some exploration of music performance software development for devices such as the iPod, iPad and iPhone and musical input hardware hacking for open platforms like the Arduino.  Previous experience with music or computer programming is welcome, but not necessary.  However, a serious desire to learn to play electronic devices as musical instruments is required. lecture hours 2
  
  • MUSI 2727 - Songwriting

    Credits: 3
    MUSI2727: Songwriting offers an introduction to the techniques of contemporary songwriting along with a survey of relevant songs, song structures, lyrics, common harmonic materials, rhythmic patterns, software tools, and performance contexts.  Previous formal musical training is welcome, but not required; however, the personal motivation and desire to write songs is necessary. lecture hours 3
  
  • MUSI 2999 - Special Topics in Music

    Credits: 1-3
    Study of various music topics not otherwise available to students: folk and country, rock forum. Repeatable for credit–maximum three terms.
  
  • MUSI 3221 - Women in Music

    Credits: 3
    An interdisciplinary survey course that explores the role of women in music literature. The course will study the roles of women in the history of music both as creations within the music and literature and as creators of the music and literature. The course will focus on popular, folk and serious music. Prereq: ENGL 1101
  
  • MUSI 3360 - Sound Design 1

    Credits: 3
    MUSI3360: Sound Design 1 is an introductory-level exploration of sound effects, synthesis, ambient audio, and music; a concise survey of the history and techniques as used in the film, multimedia, and video game industries, with a practical component addressing project management, workflows, sound database description and organization, and specialized recording and generation techniques in a variety of software environments. lecture hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3411 - Applied Voice

    Credits: 1
    Private voice lesson for singers with some formal training. Topics include techniques of voice production: breathing, diction, projection, tone-color and interpretation. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3421 - Applied Piano

    Credits: 1
    Private piano lesson for organists with some formal training. Topics include study of songs, scales and finger techniques, and interpretation. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3431 - Applied Guitar

    Credits: 1
    Private guitar lesson for performers with some formal training. Topics include study of songs, scales and finger techniques, and interpretation. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3441 - Applied Organ

    Credits: 1
    Private organ lesson for organists with some formal training. Topics include study of songs, scales and finger techniques, and interpretation. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Permission Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3451 - Applied Woodwind

    Credits: 1
    Private lesson for performers with some formal training. Topics include study of songs, scales and finger techniques, and interpretation. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3461 - Applied Brass

    Credits: 1
    Private lesson for performers with some formal training. Topics include study of songs, scales and finger techniques, and interpretation. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3471 - Applied Percussion

    Credits: 1
    Private percussion lesson for performers with some formal training. Topics include study of songs, scales stick and mallet control techniques, and interpretation. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3481 - Applied Composition

    Credits: 1
    Private lessons for composers/songwriters with some formal training. Topics include strategies for the development of musical ideas, stylistic imitation, structured improvisation, musical aesthetics, the role of judgment and the notion of significance. Repeatable for credit. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3491 - Introduction to Conducting

    Credits: 1
    A beginning introduction to the mechanics of conducting, score marking and rehearsal technique for accomplished musicians with no previous formal training in conducting. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3611 - Electronic Music 1

    Credits: 3
    A beginning introduction to the pieces and techniques of contemporary electronic music as well as a survey of software tools for synthesis, composition and performance. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3621 - Recording Studio 1

    Credits: 3
    A beginning introduction to the process of digital recording using Digidesign ProTools for students with little or no previous studio experience. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 3999 - Special Topics in Music

    Credits: 1-3
    A study of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • MUSI 4360 - Sound Design 2

    Credits: 3
    MUSI 4360: Sound Design 2 is continuing exploration of sound effects, synthesis, ambient audio, and music used in film, multimedia, and video game industries with practical and technical components addressing surround sound and immersive audio, architectural simulation, and specialized recording and generation techniques in a variety of software environments. Prereq: MUSI 3360 lecture hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 4611 - Electronic Music 2

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of MUSI 3611. Prereq: MUSI 3611 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 4621 - Recording Studio 2

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of MUSI 3621. Prereq: MUSI 3621 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • MUSI 4999 - Special Topics in Music

    Credits: 1-3
    A study of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • NTSC 1110 - Scientific Reasoning/Methodology

    Credits: 3
    Course addresses scientific reasoning and methodology, including the use of logic in science, scientific explanation and prediction, and the integrity of science as a way of knowing. This course explores science as a process rather than a collection of facts and information. HONORS SECTION: Uses scientific reasoning to explore a specific theme or controversy in the natural sciences. For example, discussion of the controversies surrounding classification of dinosaurs. lecture hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • NTSC 2900 - Scientific Documentation and Communication

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to skills essential for an advanced career in a scientific discipline. Skills emphasized include critical analysis, communication within and outside of scientific communities, and the collection and interpretation of scientific data. Prereq: ENGL 1105 lecture hours 3
  
  • NTSC 3185 - Internship in Natural Science

    Credits: 1-4
    Out-of-classroom work experience under the supervision of a science faculty member. The work assignment must be related to your area of interest (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics) and may be conducted within business or industry, the public or private sector, state, federal or local government. Level of course credit is based on the scope and responsibilities of the internship. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  
  • NTSC 3850 - Ohio’s Natural Heritage

    Credits: 4
    Field and classroom study of Ohio’s natural heritage (geology, impact of glaciation, flora, fauna, and natural resources) and the historical impact of human activity on that heritage. Some strenuous, long distance hiking over rough terrain; course is not suitable for persons unable to accomplish this. Classroom sessions meet for six hours on Fridays; four all day Friday (7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) Field trips. Enrollment limit 12. lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • NTSC 3860 - Environmental Science: Regional & Global Perspective on Sustainability

    Credits: 4
    This course examines important local and global environmental issues and their impact on society.  Students will learn about different views of sustainability and explore the relationships between poverty, inequality, and environment.  Strategies to enhance environmental sustainability at the local level will be examined through case studies. *This course is an option to meet the core course requirement for the International Service and Peace Corps Prep Program. Prereq: BIOL 1151 or CHEM 1141, or GEOL 1201 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • NTSC 5999 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-6
    This course may be offered as a directed individual or small-group study or as a graduate level course offering on a topic or topics not otherwise offered. Repeatable for credit. Individual course offering requires approval by the Natural Science Department. Prereq: Full or conditional acceptance as a graduate student. lecture hours 1-6 lab hours 0-3 Course/Lab Fee $ NSCI
  
  • OTAT 1101 - Introduction to OT

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the profession of occupational therapy, the roles and functions of occupational therapy personnel, areas of occupational performance, and the theoretical basis underlying the use of goal-directed and client-centered activities for therapeutic intervention. Prereq: Admission to OTA Program. lecture hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 1102 - Therap Inter 1:Analysis of Occup

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the analysis and therapeutic application of occupations including gradation and adaptation to achieve a therapeutic goal. Participation in selected occupations including instruction of peers in a selected activity. An appreciation for the proper care, storage and maintenance of equipment and supplies is emphasized. Prereq: Admission to OTA Program lecture hours 1 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 1103 - Disability & Disease Processes

    Credits: 3
    Discussion of both physical and psychosocial conditions commonly referred to occupational therapy. Includes symptoms, etiology and treatment intervention strategies for various diseases and disabling conditions. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 3
  
  • OTAT 1110 - Therap Interv 2:Individ/Groups

    Credits: 2
    Discussion of interpersonal relationships, including therapeutic use of self, as well as group roles, process and content in the context of therapeutic intervention in clinical practice is addressed. Practice in leading groups, observing interactions with individuals and groups, and participation in various types of groups is included. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 1 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 1112 - Occup Thru Lifespan:Biopsychosoc

    Credits: 3
    Discussion of occupational theories in the evaluation and treatment of biopsychosocial dysfunction. Laboratory emphasis on the development of observation skills, effective communication, therapeutic use of self and group dynamics in the context of biopsychosocial practice settings. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2108 - Occupations Thru Lifespan:Elders

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to the application of occupational therapy theory in the treatment of elders. Physical, sensory, psychosocial and cognitive changes with aging and strategies for adaptation and compensation, including environmental modifications, are explored. Laboratory emphases on developing and implementing therapeutic programs for agencies serving the elderly. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2109 - Applied Anatomy and Movement

    Credits: 2
    Course emphasis includes the study and application of human anatomy and basic movement principles as used in occupational therapy practice. Prereq: Successful completion of BIOL 1130 with a grade of C or better, Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 1 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2115 - Professional Issues in OT

    Credits: 2
    Discussion of the professional roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant. Includes orientation to licensure, certification, legal and ethical issues, peer review and other current professional issues. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 2 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2190 - Prac 1:Comm/Emerging Prac Set

    Credits: 2
    Supervised clinical experience under the direction of qualified personnel in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on development of professional communication skills with clients, community and traditional health-care providers, and learning to accurately document observations. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 1 lab hours 3-6 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2203 - Occup Thru Lifespan:Children

    Credits: 4
    Discussion of occupational theories in the evaluation and treatment of children, birth through adolescence. Course includes a study of conditions which interfere with normal growth and development. Emphasis on the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the treatment of developmental disabilities during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2206 - Therap Interv 3:Enabling Parti

    Credits: 2
    Course includes analysis and assessment of low and high technological devices as well as environmental modifications to enhance participation in human occupations. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 1 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2210 - Occupations Thru Lifespan:Adults

    Credits: 4
    Discussion of occupational therapy theories in the evaluation and treatment of physically disabling conditions commonly seen with adults. Laboratory emphases on patient education for activities of daily living, work simplification, energy conservation, and fabrication of orthotic and adaptive devices. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2290 - Prac 2:Healthcare/Educ Settings

    Credits: 2
    Supervised clinical experience under the direction of qualified personnel in a variety of healthcare and educational settings. Continuation of skill development following OTAT 2190, with additional emphasis on case study, treatment planning, occupational therapy treatment interventions and discharge planning. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. lecture hours 2 lab hours 6 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2390 - Level 2 Fieldwork A

    Credits: 5
    Supervised fieldwork placement. Experience in and responsibility for delivery of service to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically required knowledge leading to the performance of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. Both OTAT 2390 and OTAT 2490 must be completed within 12 months following completion of all other OTA courses. 40 hrs. per week. Prereq: Successful completion of all OTA and other required courses. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2490 - Level 2 Fieldwork B

    Credits: 5
    Supervised fieldwork placement. Experience in and responsibility for delivery of service to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically required knowledge leading to the performance of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. Both OTAT 2390 and OTAT 2490 must be completed within 12 months following completion of all other OTA courses. Prereq: successful completion of all OTA and other required courses. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • OTAT 2999 - Special Topics in OT

    Credits: 1-2
    Provides students an opportunity to gain additional knowledge or experience in a specific area of Occupational Therapy. Prereq: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 1105 - Rhetoric and Reasoning

    Credits: 3
    An introductory course in deductive and inductive reasoning, with particular emphasis upon the analysis, evaluation, and construction of arguments. This course also examines the use of rhetoric in argumentation, especially in advertising, politics, and public speaking.
  
  • PHIL 2200 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to some of the central philosophical issues within the Western intellectual tradition from ancient Greece to the present through selected primary texts. HONORS SECTION: Addresses the question of what constitutes valid knowledge by examining original texts, with an emphasis on student discussion and participation. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHIL 2230 - Philosophy of Religion

    Credits: 3
    Inquiry into the rationality of religious belief, including the proofs for the existence of God, divine foreknowledge and human freedom, the problem of evil, the epistemic status of mystical experience, and religious epistemology. lecture hours 3
  
  • PHIL 2284 - Asian Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    Four Asian world views will be examined: Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism (both Zen and Pure Land). HONORS SECTION: Explores topics in Asian philosophy through the examination and discussion of original texts. Emphasis on student discussion and participation. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • PHIL 2320 - Ethics in Public/Private Life

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the major currents in Western ethical thought, with application to contemporary ethical controversies. Special emphasis is placed upon entering into rational dialogue with moral views other than one’s own. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHIL 2999 - Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: 1-6
    Individual or small-group study of topics not otherwise available. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHIL 3300 - Philosophy and Film

    Credits: 3
    Viewing, analysis, and interpretation of international and domestic films and their philosophical, aesthetic, and moral dimensions. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHIL 3330 - Ethics/Technology 21st Century

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the student to the major ethical theories in their historical context and examines technological advances and their ethical implications in two major fields: information technology and biomedical technology. Areas of inquiry include the effects of the Internet and immediate access to information on society and the implications of the human genome project, genetic engineering, and cloning on family planning and health. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 lecture hours 3
  
  • PHIL 3332 - Biomedical Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Ethical issues in medicine, medical research, and biotechnology; relations within the health team, informed consent; wellness and illness; right to health care; moral implications of bioengineering. lecture hours 3
  
  • PHIL 3334 - Environmental Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Theories of the environment; alternative views of our responsibility for the environment, including deep ecology; environmental vs. economic values; methods of resolving environmental issues. lecture hours 3
  
  • PHIL 3340 - Philosophy of Sport

    Credits: 3
    Does the meaning of sport lie in the pleasure of the English gentleman or the egolessness of the Zen master? What do athletes mean when they speak of “expressing” or “realizing” themselves? Can we speak of ourselves as living through our bodies in the same way that we speak of ourselves as living through our intellect or our aesthetic sense? Is sport a metaphor for life? Prereq: Sophomore standing. lecture hours 3
  
  • PHIL 3360 - Political Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    An examination of American political thought in the context of Western political philosophy, from the classical through the modern period, including reflection upon how these ideas have affected and have developed within the American history and culture. HONORS SECTION: Designed to enable Honors students to explore the perennial questions of social and political thought through the most significant thinkers, both traditional and contemporary, of Western civilization. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHIL 4200 - Metaphysics and Epistemology

    Credits: 3
    This course will cover the most important issues and views in metaphysics and epistemology (two of the three fundamental disciplines within philosophy), paying particular attention to historically important views, debates, and transitions.  The section on epistemology will cover debates over the nature and sources of knowledge and rational belief, with reference to the threat of skepticism posed by skeptical scenarios and the regress problem.  The section on metaphysics will cover debates over the fundamental nature of reality, such as debates over universals, time and change, necessity and possibility, personal identity, and/or free will. Prereq: PHIL 2200 lecture hours 3
  
  • PHIL 4400 - Senior Project in Philosophy and Religion

    Credits: 3
    Independent research project on some aspect of the interrelationship between philosophy and religion.  This can include topics related to philosophy and religion that also involve other areas of human inquiry, such as natural science, the behavioral sciences, philosophy of education, or topics in professional studies. lecture hours Project Hours
  
  • PHIL 4999 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: 1-3
    A seminar in selected topics in philosophy. Course content varies from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • PHYS 2201 - Physics 1 (Mechanics and Energy)

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include Newton’s theory of motion and energy theory. 6 hours (lecture and lab combined) Prereq: MATH 1250 or MATH 1300 or higher or placement lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHYS 2202 - Physics 2 (Energy/Elec/Magnet)

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include electric and magnetic fields. 6 hrs. (lec and lab combined) 6 hrs. (lecture and lab combined) Prereq: PHYS 2201 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHYS 2210 - Introductory Astronomy

    Credits: 4
    Course is a broad survey of all areas of astronomy at an introductory level, from practical astronomy to modern cosmology. Prereq: MATH 1020 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHYS 2211 - Calculus-Based Physics 1

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include Newton’s theory of motion and energy theory. 6 hrs. (lecture and lab combined) Coreq: MATH 2120 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHYS 2212 - Calculus-Based Physics 2

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include electric and magnetic fields. 6 hrs (lecture and lab combined) Prereq: PHYS 2211 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $ General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • PHYS 2250 - Modern Physics

    Credits: 4
    Introductory survey of modern physics, including spatial relationships, quantum mechanics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Prereq: PHYS 2212 or instructor permission. lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • PHYS 2295 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Independent physics investigation under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • PHYS 2999 - Special Topics in Physics

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. May include a lab.
  
  • PHYS 3000 - Intermediate Laboratory

    Credits: 2
    Fundamental experiments in physics. Experiments include electron diffraction and photoelectric effect. Prereq: MATH 2130 and PHYS 2212 lab hours 4 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • PHYS 3010 - Thermodynamics

    Credits: 3
    First and second laws of thermodynamics; statistical thermodynamics. Prereq: MATH 2130 and PHYS 2212 lecture hours 3
  
  • PHYS 3020 - Mechanics

    Credits: 3
    Newtonian mechanics, general motion of particles in three dimensions and the motion of rigid bodies in three dimensions. Prereq: MATH 2130 and PHYS 2212 lecture hours 3
  
  • PHYS 3310 - Observational Astronomy

    Credits: 3
    Course is a project-oriented class. Students work in groups on long-term assignments in observational astronomy. Prereq: PHYS 2210 or any algebra-based or calculus-based physics course. lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • PHYS 4000 - Electricity and Magnetism

    Credits: 3
    Electric and magnetic fields, potentials, Gauss’ Law, Faraday’s Law and other topics. Prereq: PHYS 3010 and PHYS 3020 lecture hours 3
  
  • PHYS 4010 - Quantum Mechanics

    Credits: 3
    The basics of quantum mechanics and an introduction to approximation methods. Prereq: PHYS 2250 and PHYS 3000 lecture hours 3
  
  • PHYS 4495 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1-4
    Independent physics investigation under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq: Junior or senior standing and instructor permission. Course/Lab Fee $
  
  • PHYS 4999 - Special Topics in Physics

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. May include a lab. Prereq: Junior or senior standing or instructor permission.
  
  • POLS 1010 - Intro to Political Science

    Credits: 3
    This course explains the fundamentals of the field of political science and offers introductory treatments on the four major sub-fields of the discipline (i.e. political theory, comparative politics, American government, and International Relations). Upon completion of this course, students will become: knowledgeable of the various debates and fundamentals of the field of political science; prepared for more advanced courses in the minor and major of their choice; familiar with events and theories particular to politics; and able to recognize the importance of politics to their lives. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • POLS 1110 - National Government

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with an introduction to the history, politics, and culture underlying the national government of the United States. Topics include major political institutions, including Congress, the presidency, and the judiciary, as well as major political actors, including interest groups, parties, the mass media, and citizens. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • POLS 1210 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

    Credits: 3
    Comparative politics is a method of analysis that evaluates similarities and differences among political systems in order to develop general conclusions about political phenomena.  The study of politics beyond U.S. borders helps place our own political system into perspective by highlighting alternatives to our own system and challenging the assumption that there is only one right way to organize political life. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • POLS 1310 - Introduction to Political Theory

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to the central political questions that have puzzled philosophers throughout American and world history: Who is fit to serve as political leader? Are there limits to individual freedom? How should money, property, and power be distributed. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • POLS 1410 - Introduction to International Relations

    Credits: 3
    This course will look at the major concerns, issues, and actors that characterize world politics and examine various theoretical explanations for state behaviors, such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism.  We will use these theories to analyze the forces that affect state behavior and address some of the most pressing questions in international relations.  In order to understand connections among states, we will explore vital topics such as war, cooperation, international law, political economy, terrorism, human rights, and the forms of conflict that characterize the international system. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • POLS 2310 - Contemporary Political Ideologies

    Credits: 3
    Surveys major political theories, movements, and regimes and how they shape attitudes, beliefs, and political practice of societies across the world. Prereq: POLS 1310 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 2500 - Research Methods in Political Science

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the process of political science research.  Whereas most other political science courses examine the findings of political science researchers, POLS2500 examines the processes used to generate those findings.  In that respect, it is more similar to the lab of a science course than to other undergraduate political science courses. Prereq: MATH 1500 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 2999 - Topics in Government

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. Repeatable for credit.
  
  • POLS 3110 - United States Foreign Policy

    Credits: 3
    Study of the nature, construction, and use of tests and measurements in education, industry, government, and clinical practice, including aptitude, ability, achievement, and personality tests.  This course also satisfies the requirements for the writing intensive course designation. Prereq: PSYC 1101, ENGL 1105, and either MATH 1100 or STAT 1150. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP WI
  
  • POLS 3120 - Mass Media Politics

    Credits: 3
    A study of the globalization of the media and its effects on local, national, and international politics; economics; and socialization processes in the United States and other nations. Prereq: POLS 1101 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 3130 - National Policy Issues

    Credits: 3
    Study of the politics of policy formation and implementation by the national government in selected areas (e.g. foreign policy, welfare, political economy, and environment). Prereq: ENGL 1105 AND POLS 1110 lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • POLS 3220 - Third World Politics

    Credits: 3
    The individual and collective study of the causes of development and underdevelopment, crisis politics, and the prospects for the future of nations in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Prereq: POLS 1210 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 3230 - European Politics

    Credits: 3
    Examines the historical, political, and economic realities of selected nations from an individual and a cross-national perspective with additional attention to the current European Economic Community’s supranational integration development process. Prereq: POLS 1210 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 3240 - Women and Politics

    Credits: 3
    Studies women’s political, social, economic, and legal status in the United States and abroad. Prereq: POLS 1210 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 3320 - Classical and Medieval Political Theory

    Credits: 3
    This course will investigate the political thought of ancient Greece and Rome; as well as, pre-modern Europe including the ancient Athenian polis, the political philosophies of Plato and Aristotle, Roman politics and Christian theology. 
      Prereq: POLS 1310 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 3330 - American Political Thought

    Credits: 3
    America’s greatest contribution to political thought may be the idea of America itself.  How that idea took shape is an extraordinary and ongoing story.  The founding of the United States of America is marked by a debate in which multiple and competing ideas of governance and statehood clash and combine.  This course will provide an introduction to American Political Thought.  We will examine key thinkers, in their own words, and explore the ideas and debates that helped to shape the American experience and the “idea” of America. Prereq: POLS 1310 lecture hours 3
  
  • POLS 3410 - International Political Economy

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to thinking about the growing interdependence and complex interrelationships of states, firms, markets and societies. Students will learn to evaluate these important changes from the perspectives of realism, liberalism and conflict theory and to view problems from a multi-disciplinary perspective, including economics, political science and sociology. Prereq: ECON 2202, ENGL 1105, and Junior standing or permission of instructor. lecture hours 3 General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • POLS 3420 - Global Politics

    Credits: 3
    Emphasis on international conflict and cooperation, interdependency, and the increasing importance of economic and transnational relations in the contemporary world. A critical examination of a variety of analytic concepts concerning types of international systems and political behavior. Prereq: POLS 1410 lecture hours 3
 

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