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University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Physics
  

  • PHYS 2410 - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I (1)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: PHYS 2305 . First semester physics laboratory course for students majoring in science.  Students will develop laboratory skills, and be introduced to statistical methods of data analysis.  This course will familiarize students with the principles of mechanics, kinematics and statics through hands on experimentation.  Experiments will include the study of projectile motion, acceleration, gravitational force, friction, conservation of energy and momentum and rotational motion. (Two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 2420 - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II (1)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2410 . Pre- or Co-requisite: PHYS 2310 . The goal of this course is to use hands-on experimentation to familiarize students with the principles of electromagnetic theory and the techniques used to measure electromagnetic properties.  Experiments will involve the study of electric forces, fields and potentials, DC and AC electrical circuits, magnetic fields, and magnetic induction. (Two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 2500 - Introduction to Biophysics (3)

    A basic overview of the key concepts of biophysics, especially molecular biophysics, by applying physical principles, methods, and techniques to the study of biophysical phenomena. Lectures stress the elementary behavior of ions, proteins, and nucleic acids in the biological membranes, biopolymers, muscular movement, and nervous systems. The course objectives will be accomplished through lectures and discussion of selected topics in class, through laboratory studies, group exercises, and by assigned parts of text.


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  • PHYS 3060 - Electricity and Magnetism (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320 ; MATH 2030 . A presentation of the classical theory of electricity and magnetism. Topics include: electrostatics, magnetostatics, fields of moving charges, and Maxwell’s equations. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 3070 - Electricity and Magnetism II (3)

    A brief review of PHYS 3060  (Electricity and Magnetism I), including a review of Maxwell’s Equations, followed by a study of energy and momentum of electromagnetic fields; plane waves (boundary conditions, absorption and dispersion, and wave-guides); potential formulation; gauge transformation; moving fields and retardation effects; dipole radiation; radiation reaction; relativity; relativistic dynamics; field tensor. Many of the concepts studied in this course, such as electromagnetic waves and radiation fields, will become important guides for practicing experimental physics. A clear understanding of field theory, gauge transformations, and relativity will create a foundation for pursuing theoretical physics. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • PHYS 3100 - Principles of Electronics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2310  and PHYS 2420 , or permission of the instructor. An introduction to the fundamental principles of electronic components and devices and their applications to instrumentation in the physical sciences and engineering.  Topics covered include:  analog circuit design and analysis, measurement instruments and techniques, and an introduction to digital logic. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.)


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  • PHYS 3110 - Mechanics I (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  and MATH 2030 . A presentation of the classical theory of mechanics. Topics include: particle dynamics, central forces, dynamics of a system, oscillations, motion of rigid bodies, and LaGrange Equations. (Three hours lectures per week)


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  • PHYS 3120 - Mechanics II (3)

    Continuation of PHYS 3110  (Mechanics I). A presentation of the classical theory of mechanics. Topics include: particle dynamics, central forces, dynamics of a system, oscillations, motion of rigid bodies, LaGrange and Hamiltonian equations, coupled oscillations, and Special Relativity. The students will learn to analyze the motion of 1-dim linear and (some) non-linear systems, to implement 2-dim and 3-dim vector calculus operations on simple mechanical system, to analyze motion under a central force, to analyze collisions in a center of mass system, to analyze rigid body motion, to apply Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations, and to analyze small oscillations and wave propagation in simple continuum systems. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • PHYS 3200 - Data Acquisition, Control and Analysis (3)

    An introduction to the computerization of data acquisition, instrumentation control, and the manipulation and analysis of signals. (One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3210 - Advanced Laboratory I (2)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2420 . Pre- or Co-requisite: PHYS 3310  or permission of instructor. A study of optics and the experimental basis for modern physics.  Fundamental constants of atomic physics will be measured. (Four hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3220 - Advanced Laboratory II (2)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3210  or permission of instructor. This is an advanced laboratory course that focuses on electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with solids.  The goal of this course is to introduce students to the principles and experimental techniques at the forefront of materials research through hands on experimentation.


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  • PHYS 3290 - Environmental Physics (3)

    A study of physical models of environmental systems and the instrumentation utilized to measure the environmental parameters used in such models. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3310 - Modem Physics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  or permission of the instructor. A study of special relativity and an introduction to quantum theory and its application to simple systems. Elements of atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics will be included. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 3410 - Computational Physics I (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  or permission of the instructor. A study of computational modeling and simulation of classical systems including projectile motion, orbital motion, oscillators, and linear and non-linear systems. Students will investigate algorithms, programming, debugging, and analysis of results and data. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3510 - Nanotechnology (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3310  or permission of instructor. A course designed to introduce students to the fundamental changes in photonic, electronic and magnetic properties, which occur when particle sizes approach atomic and molecular dimensions. It focuses on development of new materials at the atomic and molecular level and to employment of them to achieve novel properties for next generation devices. A goal is to provide students with a design tool based on nanotechnology that will allow them to engineer next generation materials and devices. The course is designed to give students an appreciation of the different properties offered by nanostructured materials, particularly when it comes to their interactions with light, electric and magnetic fields.


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  • PHYS 4110 - Thermal Physics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3110  and PHYS 3310 . A study of the principles of statistical mechanics. Topics include: approach to equilibrium, thermodynamics, property of ideal gases, kinetic theory, equilibrium between phases and chemical species, as well as quantum statistics and some applications. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4220 - Mathematical Methods of Physics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  and MATH 3020 . A study of the mathematical methods used in the development of physical theories and models.  Topics include:  coordinate system transformations, linear algebra, differential equations, complex analysis, vector calculus and special functions. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4230 - Lasers and Applied Optics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3060  or permission of the instructor. A study of classical and modern optical phenomena including geometrical Fresnel and Fourier optics, lasers, fiber optics, and optoelectronic devices. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 4250 - Science Instrumentation (4 to 5)

    An interdepartmental course that provides junior and higher-level students majoring in biology, chemistry, and physics with a general knowledge of the theory and application of instrumental methods widely used in science. The course gives practical experience in the operation of instruments and interpretation of the data gathered from these instruments and shows how these instrumental methods can be used to make measurements and solve problems common to all three of scientific areas. (Two-three lecture and three-five laboratory hours per week)


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  • PHYS 4300 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3310 . A study of the principles of quantum mechanics, the Schrodinger equations and its applications to 1-dimensional systems, the hydrogen atom, perturbation methods, and scattering. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4310 - Quantum Mechanics II (3)

    A study of the time-independent perturbation theory and its application to the description of the fine structure of Hydrogen, the Zeeman effect, and Hyperfine splitting. Students will use time-dependent perturbation theory to study two-level system and the absorption and emission of radiation. Topics include the one- and two-electron atoms, hydrogen molecule and molecular bond, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, scattering theory, the deuteron problem in nuclear physics, the nature of the nuclear force, and alpha decay. Students will be introduced to partial wave analysis and the Born approximation, the adiabatic approximation, and the variational principle. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4320 - Nuclear and Particle Physics (3)

    Corequisites: PHYS 4300 . A study of nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, the nuclear force, models of the nucleus, elementary particles, their production and decays, and their symmetries. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4330 - Solid State Physics (3)

    Corequisites: PHYS 4300 . A study of symmetries and crystalline structure of solids, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, semi-conductors, low temperature phenomena, and excitations in solids. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4410 - Computational Physics II (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3410 , PHYS 3060 , and PHYS 3310 . A continuation of PHYS 3410  that focuses on modeling and simulating continuously distributed systems. The course includes a study of special functions and Gaussian quadrature, boundary values and Eigen values problems, explicit and implicit methods, relaxation and spectral methods for the solution of partial differential equations, stability of solutions, and Monte Carlo Methods. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 4520 - Applied Spectroscopy (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3310 , PHYS 3060 . A study of the principles of atomic and molecular spectra and the design and operation of spectrometers for the study of these spectra. Attention will be given to applications of spectroscopic techniques in areas such as materials processing, communication, and environmental studies. (Two lectures and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 4700 - Physics Research Seminar (1)

    Prerequisites: Advanced standing or permission of instructor. This course is designed to familiarize the student with selected research topics in physics, applied physics and engineering.  The students will learn how research is structured in the chosen field of study and to understand the motivations and benefits that drive this research.  The students will learn how to conduct a literature review, to extract information from journal articles, and to present the information.  The course consists of three components:  introductory lectures given by the instructor, student discussion panels and student seminar presentations.


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  • PHYS 4800 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. This course is designed to provide the student with experience in supervised physics research activities.  Projects may involve inquiry, apparatus design, literature review, computer software programming or utilization, experimental tasks, implementation of procedures either theoretical or experimental.  The research opportunities which students may select are provided by faculty who serve as the student’s research supervisor and mentor.  This course may be repeated with the same or different instructors for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.


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  • PHYS 4900 - Senior Thesis (1-12)

    Prerequisites: Senior classification. Each physics major is expected to complete a project in her/his area of concentration. The student must select a topic and the supervisor of the project from a departmentally approved list by the end of the junior year. The student must produce a written and an oral report. (May be taken in multiple semesters for a maximum of 12 credit hours.)


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Political Science
  

  • POLS 1001 - Introduction to Political Science (3)

    An overview course designed to introduce students to the discipline of Political Science, including its subfields and important contemporary questions, theories and research methods in each.  In-depth analysis of the nature of politics in human society, what it means to be a “government,” the use of power, relationships between nation-states, the rule of law and other central questions that cross important disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines.


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  • POLS 2100 - American Government (3)

    A study of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the national government with emphasis on the changing interpretation of the Constitution.


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  • POLS 2115 - International Politics (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A survey course that examines the interactions among states (countries), nations, and international institutions in the global arena with regard to military, political, economic, and environmental issues.


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  • POLS 2120 - State Government (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of the relationship of state government to national and local governments and the problems and operations of state government, particularly state government in North Carolina.


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  • POLS 2125 - Legal and Judicial Process (3)

    An overview of the civil and criminal legal systems of the United States, as well as functions and roles of major actors within those systems such as lawyers, juries and appellate courts.


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  • POLS 2130 - Legal Research and Writing (3)

    An introduction to the four fundamental clinical and intellectual production skills required by American law schools:  the case method of research and reading, the Socratic method of course content delivery, writing beliefs and other basic legal documents, process and principles of legal argumentation using legal databases and casebooks in the preparation of arguments and documents.


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  • POLS 2160 - Democracy and Social Justice (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2105 . Introduction to the study of the relationship between civic engagement, public policy and social justice.  This relationship is grounded by the precept that robust democratic participation is necessary for the development of public policies that authentically address poverty, economic inequality, education, economic development and other issues related to the quality of life.


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  • POLS 2310 - Introduction to American Law (3)

    Prerequisites:   An introduction to the American legal system and legal theories, doctrines and procedures by which the civil and criminal justice systems operate.  Special attention will be paid to the structure of and procedures for resolving civil disputes and criminal charges, the work of lawyers, judges and juries, the development of common law and the significance of case precedent, and how to read appellate court decisions to extract and apply rules of law.  The analysis of judicial branch doctrines and rules of law as public policy from the perspective of the social sciences will also be emphasized.


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  • POLS 2330 - Political Theory (3)

    An introduction to the content and context of political philosophies and how they have shaped political structures and modes of governing throughout history.


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  • POLS 2800 - Applied Comparative Civic Engagement (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A review of contemporary social, economic, and public policy alternatives and an examination of the micro and macro level social, economic, and public policy making process from a local, state, national, and international perspective, employing international service-learning as a tool for addressing social, economic, and public policy issues.


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  • POLS 3020 - Major Powers and Asia (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A survey of the inter-relationship of the global interests of the major powers (U. S., Russia, People’s Republic of China) and the regional interests of Asian nations.


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  • POLS 3040 - Major Powers and Africa (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A survey of the inter-relationship of the global interests of the major powers (U.S., Russia, People’s Republic of China) and the regional interests of African nations.


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  • POLS 3120 - Governments of the Far East (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of China, Japan, and other East Asian governments, with emphasis on the relationship of governmental structure to the historical and philosophical development of these nations.


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  • POLS 3230 - Political Organizing and Public Policy (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of the role of mass non-electoral political participation, specifically community organizing and social movements, in the development and trajectory of American democracy and public policy.  The course will look at the historical and ongoing struggle to address racism, sexism, classism, environmental injustice, and other issues such as poverty and inequality.


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  • POLS 3310 - Constitutional Law: Powers of Government (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of judicial interpretation of the Constitution, the separation of governmental powers, federal-state relations, the control of interstate commerce, and the role of the federal courts in the development of the concepts of due process and equal protection.


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  • POLS 3311 - Constitutional Law: Civil Rights & Liberties (3)

    A study of rights and liberties protected by the Bill of Rights and selected other amendments.  Additional topics include the rights of the accused, rights of privacy, discrimination and state obligations under the 14th Amendment.


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  • POLS 3500 - Practicum in Political Science (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An introduction to the theory and practice of the community political process. Students entering the course will spend a minimum of three hours per week in a particular field under the guidance of an instructor.


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  • POLS 3600 - American Foreign Policy (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An examination of U.S. foreign policy with emphasis on the process and mechanics of policy formulation and execution, and on economic and military implications in conducting American foreign policy.


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  • POLS 3700 - The U.S. Congress (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of the U.S. Congress, focusing on both its internal functions and policy processes, with special emphasis on the issues of representation and responsiveness.


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  • POLS 3710 - The American Presidency (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An examination of presidential leadership and decision making as well as the sources of and obstacles to presidential influence. Particular attention is paid to the problems and prospects of the modern presidency.


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  • POLS 3730 - Global Security (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2115 . A survey of global security challenges in the post-cold war era from state and non-state actors at different levels of analysis in the military, economic, and political realms.


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  • POLS 3740 - Transnational Human Security (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2115 . A survey of human security challenges in the post-cold war era from state and non-state actors at the individual and group levels of analysis in the economic and political realms.  Topics include terrorism, genocide, refugees and immigration, human trafficking, and compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


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  • POLS 3810 - Independent Study in Political Science (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100  and permission of the instructor. A course that allows students to do independent study and research in a specialized area of political science. (Students may take course two times for credit.)


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  • POLS 4000 - Political Economy (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100  and ECON 2200  or ECON 2100 . A course designed to be an advanced-level introduction to a range of theoretical and applied concerns regarding political economy. It is an exploration of the fundamental questions about government, policies, and the relationship between global market systems.


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  • POLS 4060 - Special Topics in Civic Engagement and Public Policy (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . This course will examine special topics related to civic engagement and public policy.  Topics may focus on issues such as education, healthcare, voting rights, housing, the criminal justice system, inequality, poverty and other related issues.


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  • POLS 4100 - Internship in Political Science (3-12)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 , POLS 3000 , Advanced junior classification or permission of the Chair. (This course can be taken multiple semesters for a maximum of 12 credit hours). The course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain practical experience in political science.


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  • POLS 4310 - International Law and Organization (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100  or permission of the instructor. A study of the United Nations, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and their contribution to the development of international law.


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  • POLS 4350 - Directed Research in Civic Engagement and Public Policy (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . In collaboration with a community or policy advocacy organization and under the direction of a political science instructor, students will propose and conduct a research project that will produce a major research paper or portfolio.


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  • POLS 4410 - Law and Contemporary Federalism (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2120  or permission of instructor. An advanced exploration of legal issues involving federal and state powers and the conflicts that arise from competing claims of sovereignty.


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  • POLS 4420 - Seminar in Law and Politics (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2120  or permission of instructor. A seminar-style class for advanced undergraduates exploring topics and legal issues with immediate consequences for the American political system.


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  • POLS 4450 - Marx and Freud (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100  or permission of instructor. An examination of the political and social thought of Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud.  Topics discussed include:  capitalism, socialism, communism, human nature, social conflict, human emancipation, the psychological-political relationship, race and capitalism, ideology, power, and the future of humanity.


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  • POLS 4510 - Sub-Saharan African Politics (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2110 . An analysis of formal power structures of Sub-Saharan African countries and an examination of the relations African states have with each other and with the global system.


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  • POLS 4520 - Middle Eastern Politics (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An analysis of formal power structures of Middle Eastern countries and an examination of political forces impinging upon and undergirding the foreign policy of these nations.


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  • POLS 4860 - Beauty Gender Patriarchy (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100  or permission of instructor. An examination of how “beauty” has been used as a political ideology to sustain patriarchal systems of power throughout history.  The course analyzes how political philosophies have influenced gender identity, and contributed to corporeal practices that adversely affect the health and wellbeing of women and men.


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  • POLS 4990 - Senior Thesis (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 , advanced standing, and permission of the instructor or department chairman. Honors course offered for senior political science majors with a 3.0 grade point average.  This course focuses on important political works and requires independent research.


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  • POLS 4995 - Senior Honors II (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 , advanced standing and permission of the instructor or department chairman. Honors course offered for senior political science majors with a 3.0 grade point average. This course offers additional readings beyond Senior Honors I and independent research.


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Psychology
  

  • PSY 2100 - General Psychology (3)

    (This course is not required for psychology majors.) An introduction to psychological terms, facts, and principles designed to aid the student in understanding individual behavior. Behavior is analyzed and interpreted through activities and discussions of such topics as motivation, emotion, perception, learning, and intelligence.


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  • PSY 2130 - Psychology as a Profession (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2100 . (For Psychology majors.)  This course will provide students with an overview of the discipline of psychology, including expectations for the psychology major, career options for students completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and career options for students who pursue a graduate degree in psychology.  It will also emphasize development of skills required for library research, writing in the style of the American Psychological Association, and understanding ethical and professional issues in the discipline of Psychology.  This is a writing intensive course.


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  • PSY 2140 - Survey of Sports Psychology (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2100  and/or PSY 2120. This course will provide an overview of Sports Psychology.  The course will use an interdisciplinary approach to exam the interaction among psychological factors and performance in sports and physical activities.  The course will cover the following topic areas:  Personality, Motivation, and Physiological Arousal and Stress; Group and Team Dynamics; Aggression in Sports; Enhancing Performance and Arousal Regulations; and Sports and Psychological Well-Being.


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  • PSY 2400 - Introductory Statistics for Students of Psychology (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2100  or PSY 2130  and completion of Math GEC courses with a grade of “C” or higher. A first course in statistics for students of psychology and other behavioral and social sciences. Assignments, class activities, and lectures are designed to develop a conceptual and analytical understanding of statistics and prepare students for the required quantitative courses. Descriptive statistics, correlation, the concepts of variance, and elementary inferential statistics are analyzed.


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  • PSY 2410 - Intermediate Statistics for Students of Psychology (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2400 . This class is a continuation of PSY 2400 that focuses on the introductory statistical techniques used in behavioral and social science research. A study of statistical concepts, principles, and procedures in the areas of basic descriptive statistics and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency, variability, probability, and mathematical distributions, hypothesis testing, chi-square, analysis of variance and multiple correlation.


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  • PSY 3100 - Abnormal Psychology (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2100  or PSY 2130 . An orientation to the concepts of abnormal behavior with emphasis on the functional disorders of modern civilizations and the significance of social and emotional problems on normal conduct.


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  • PSY 3300 - Experimental Psychology (3)

    Prerequisites:  . An introduction to the concepts and theories of experimental psychology covering the fields of learning, memory, problem solving, developmental, psychometrics, environmental and social processes and the various statistical analyses (using SPSS) associated with each research design.


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  • PSY 3400 - Psychological Measurement (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2120, PSY 2400 . An introduction to the study of psychological tests, methods, and results in the measurement of intelligence, achievement, and personality.  Included are such topics as social perception conformity, attitude change, cognitive consistency, leadership and authority, techniques of data collection, and experimental design.


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  • PSY 3410 - Introduction to Health Psychology (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2100  or PSY 2130 . This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of Health Psychology from a biopsychosocial perspective – that is, that health and illness are determined by the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors of an individual’s life.


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  • PSY 3420 - Survey of Sports Psychology (3)

    Prerequisites: PSY 2100 .  The course will provide an overview of Sports Psychology.  The course will use an interdisciplinary approach to exam the interaction among psychological factors and performance in sports and physical activities.  The course will cover the following topic areas:  Personality, Motivation, and Physiological Arousal and Stress; Group and Team Dynamics; Aggression in Sports: Enhancing Performance and Arousal Regulation; and Sport and Psychological Well-Being.


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