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PHIL 3200:Asian Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a survey of the major texts, figures, and schools in the philosophies of India, China, and Japan. Texts include the Vedas, Upanishands, Analects, and Zhuangzi. Major figures include Shankara, Patanjali, Confucius, Mencius, Dogen, and Nishida.
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PHIL 3210:Latin American and Caribbean Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course is a survey of the central concepts, themes, and figures of Latin American and Caribbean philosophy. Some of these figures may include: Enrique Dussel, Lewis Gordon, Frantz Fanon, Sylvia Wynter, Maria Lugones, and Jose Marti.
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PHIL 4000:Nineteenth Century Western Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a survey of post-Kantian thought in continental Europe and/or the Anglo-American world with focus on the concepts of critique, history, modernity, idealism, and the significance of the human sciences. Figures may include Mill, Hegel, and Marx.
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PHIL 4010:Contemporary Western Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a study of major movements in twentieth century western philosophy, including positivism, pragmatism, phenomenology, philosophy of language, and post-modernism, and of the impact of these philosophical movements on other areas including the arts, sciences, and politics.
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PHIL 4030:Phenomenology 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course introduces students to a selection of major themes in phenomenology. Students reflect on the phenomenological method and critically examine the justifications phenomenologists give for their claims. The course also takes a comparative approach insofar as students will be encouraged to identify and explore parallels between different positions and practices (East and West) within a broadly speaking phenomenological framework.
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PHIL 4200:Indian Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a study of important texts, schools, and figures of the Indian philosophical and cultural tradition. Texts include the Vedsa, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, and Yoga Sutras. Figures include Buddha, Mahavira, Patanjali, Sankara, Ramakrishna, Aurobindo, and Gandhi.
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PHIL 4210:Chinese Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a study of the representative thinkers and schools in the Chinese philosophical and cultural tradition starting in the classical period. Important figures include Confucius, Zhuangzi, Mencius, Sunzi, and Huananzi.
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PHIL 4220:Japanese Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a survey of Japanese philosophical thought from ancient times to the present, including its cultural, religious, ethical, and aesthetic dimensions. While providing a broad overview of the development of Shinto, Confucianism, and Buddhism in the Japanese context, the course also examines the contributions of contemporary Japanese thinkers to world thought.
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PHIL 4400:Directed Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Special topics of an advanced nature not in the regular course offerings.
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PHIL 4450:Major Figures in Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: At least two upper-division courses in philosophy or permission of the instructor.
An in-depth examination of a major figure in western or non-western philosophy from the ancient to contemporary periods. Figures may include Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Patanjali, Dogen, Spinoza, Irigaray, Heidegger, and James. Course may be repeated if the course content is different.
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PHIL 4460:Major Themes in Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: At least two upper-division courses in philosophy or permission of the instructor.
An in-depth examination of a major theme in the history of philosophy. Topics may include time, justice, love and friendship, beauty, materialism, aesthetics, epistemology, and metaphysics.
Notes: Course may be repeated if the course content is different.
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PHIL 4490:Special Topics in Philosophy 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
A study of selected topics within philosophy.
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PHIL 4499:Senior Seminar 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Departmental Approval; PHIL 4450 or PHIL 4460 , with “C” or better.
The course is a combined tutorial and seminar in which students research and write a senior thesis in addition to making a computer-based presentation in class.
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Physics |
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PHYS 1111:Introductory Physics I 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1112, MATH 1113 or MATH 1190
This is an introductory algebra and trigonometry-based course on classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. The student will be able to apply Newton’s laws and conservation of energy and momentum to various problems in kinematics and dynamics, use the law of universal gravitation to falling objects and orbital motion, describe simple harmonic motion, oscillations, and waves, and explain temperature, heat, and entropy.
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PHYS 1111L:Introductory Physics Laboratory I 0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Corequisite: PHYS 1111
PHYS 1111L is an introductory laboratory for the trigonometry-based course on classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. The student will be able to apply Newton’s laws and conservation of energy and momentum to various problems in the laboratory, and perform measurements of simple harmonic motion, oscillations, waves, temperature, and basic fluid dynamics. The analysis of sources of error and formal propagation of uncertainties will also be developed.
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PHYS 1112:Introductory Physics II 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 1111, PHYS 2211, or PHYS 1211K, And a grade of “C” or better in MATH 1112, MATH 1113 or MATH 1190
This course is an introductory algebra and trigonometry-based course on electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The student will be able to apply the concepts of electric field and electric potential to problems in electrostatics and with electric currents, describe the motion of charged particles in magnetic fields and induction, explain the origin of electromagnetic waves and properties of light, and understand elementary principles of special relativity and quantum physics.
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PHYS 1112L:Introductory Physics Laboratory II 0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Corequisite: PHYS 1112 (Pre-req may be taken concurrently)
PHYS 1112L is an introductory laboratory for the trigonometry-based course on electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The student will be able to apply the concepts of electric field and electric currents to problems in the laboratory, and perform measurements on magnetic fields and induction, optics, and elementary quantum physics phenomena. The analysis of sources of error and formal propagation of uncertainties will also be developed, along with graphical techniques and least-squares fits.
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PHYS 1211K:Principles of Physics I 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1190.
An introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics and waves. Elementary differential calculus will be used. This course has a laboratory component (included) that requires a lab kit. This course is equivalent to PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2211L.
Notes: E-Core Course - Online
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PHYS 2211:Principles of Physics I 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1190
This course is an introductory calculus-based course on classical mechanics, waves, and special relativity. The student will be able to apply Newton’s laws and conservation of energy and momentum to various problems in kinematics and dynamics, use the law of universal gravitation to analyze the behavior of falling objects and objects in orbital motion, describe simple harmonic motion, oscillations, and waves, and explain the basic ideas of special relativity.
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PHYS 2211L:Principles of Physics Laboratory I 0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Corequisite: PHYS 2211
PHYS 2211L is an introductory laboratory for the calculus-based course on classical mechanics, and waves. The student will be able to apply Newton’s laws and conservation of energy and momentum to various problems in the laboratory, and perform measurements of simple harmonic motion, oscillations, and waves. The analysis of sources of error and formal propagation of uncertainties will also be developed, as well as graphical techniques and the method of least-squares fits.
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PHYS 2212:Principles of Physics II 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in MATH 2202 and PHYS 2211 or PHYS 1211K
This course is an introductory calculus-based course on electromagnetism, physical optics, and quantum physics. The student will be able to apply the concepts of electric field and electric potential to problems in electrostatics and with electric currents, describe the motion of charged particles in magnetic fields and induction, explain the origin of electromagnetic waves and properties of light, determine the behavior of light waves passing through single or multiple slits, and understand elementary principles of quantum physics.
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PHYS 2212L:Principles of Physics Laboratory II 0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Corequisite: PHYS 2212
This is an introductory laboratory for the calculus-based course on electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The student will be able to apply the concepts of electric field and electric currents to problems in the laboratory, and perform measurements on magnetic fields and induction, optics, and elementary quantum physics phenomena. The analysis of sources of error and formal propagation of uncertainties will also be developed, along with graphical techniques and least-squares fits.
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PHYS 2213:Principles of Physics III 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in MATH 2202 , and (PHYS 2211 or PHYS 1211K )
This is the third course in the 3-semester introductory sequence. Students will learn about pressures produced by fluids and fluid flow. They will also learn the laws of thermodynamics and their applications to physical systems. Students will also examine the behavior of light interacting with lenses and mirrors, and will understand the behavior of sound in air.
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PHYS 3110:Directed Methods 0 Class Hours 3-9 Laboratory Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L and permission of instructor
This course will allow students to gain in-depth skills with a specific set of research methodologies through direct involvement in faculty-led research or scholarship. Course content and instructional methodologies will be identified by the faculty’s needs and expectations.
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PHYS 3210:Intermediate Mechanics 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in MATH 2203 , MATH 2306 , and PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L
This course is a survey of Newtonian dynamics of particles and systems of particles, central force systems, and the theory of small vibrations. Students will learn how to appply different mathematical techniques such as Lagrange’s equations, Hamiltonian Principles to solve these mechanical systems.
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PHYS 3220:Electromagnetism 1 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in MATH 2203 , MATH 2306 , PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L
This course is a survey of fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism. Students will learn and solve problems in electrostatic fields, magnetic fields of steady currents, and time-dependent electromagnetic fields.
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Phys 3230:Optics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2212/2212L
PHYS 3230 will present fundamentals and applications of geometric and physical optics. Students will study electromagnetic waves as formulated by Maxwell’s equations. The laws of refraction of reflection along with the theories of interference and diffraction will be presented. Students will also learn how some optical devices and lasers work.
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PHYS 3260:Mathematical Physics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grade of ‘C’ or better in MATH 2202 , and PHYS 2212
This course students will review mathematical techniques that are often used in upper-level physics courses. Students will learn to apply linear algebra, differential equations, vector calculus, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, and complex analysis to solve problems in physics.
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PHYS 3340:Electronics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 1112 or PHYS 2212.
The primary objective of this course is to present the fundamental principles of analog and digital electronic circuitry and their application to modern technology. The course will develop basic circuits and their components, leading to the p-n junction and its use in diodes and transistors, with a particular emphasis on applications for signal processing, as well as the fundamentals of logic gates and flip-flops and their use in digital electronics.
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PHYS 3410K:Electronics Laboratory 1 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2212/2212L
Students will learn how to design, build, and analyze basic discrete and integrated circuits. They will also learn how to represent circuits and to predict the output of analog and digital circuits commonly found in physics laboratories.
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PHYS 3500K:Introduction to Computational Physics 2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2212/2212L
Students will use a Windows-based Mathcad software environment to perform numerical and symbolic manipulations of equations arising in physics. In addition, they will solve physics problems and analyze physical situations using a collection of problems particularly suited to software analysis.
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PHYS 3710:Modern Physics 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2212/2212L
PHYS 3710 will present an introduction to the concepts and calculations involved in understanding the structure of matter and the world of the quantum. Students will explore the Planck theory of radiation and wave/particle duality. Students will also calculate Schrodinger equation solutions for simple potentials, and properties of the one-electron atom. Students will also study applications of quantum principles to atomic, molecular, and nuclear structure as time permits.
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PHYS 3720L:Modern Physics Laboratory 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Concurrent:
PHYS 3710
This coure, complements the material in Modern Physics. Students will gather data in x-ray diffraction, photoelectric effect and beta decay. They will also estimate the e/m ratio and study the spectra of hydrogen, helium and mercury.
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PHYS 3730:Relativity 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2212/2212L
PHYS 3730 is a thorough presentation of the principles of Special Relativity, and an introduction to the General Theory of Relativity. Students learn the underlying basis for the equations of relativity and also how to apply these equations to problem-solving. During this course, students will also learn specific mathematical methods that are particularly appropriate for this subject.
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PHYS 4200:Mechanics II 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grade of ‘C’ or better in PHYS 3210
This is a survey of the theory of small vibrations and oscillations, dynamics of rigid bodies, and physics of fluid mechanics. Students will solve problems in nonlinear oscillations and coupled oscillations. Students will learn to apply the concepts of mechanical in to fluid mechanical problems.
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PHYS 4210:Quantum Physics 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 3710 , MATH 2203 , and MATH 2306
This course presents a systematic development of quantum mechanical laws, emphasizing solutions to Schrodinger’s equation for various potentials. In addition, the concept of spin will be presented.
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PHYS 4220:Electromagnetism II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 3220 and MATH 2306
This course completes the presentation of electromagnetic theory by building on the start contained in other courses. In this course students will learn about electric and magnetic fields in matter, they will study both the propagation and the generation of electromagnetic waves in space and time, and come to understand the connection between relativity and electromagnetic theory.
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PHYS 4230:Thermal Physics 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C”’ or better in PHYS 2213 and PHYS 2212/2212L
This course is a study of the principles of thermal equilibrium, physical statistics, irreversible processes, and the approach to equilibrium. Students will learn how to apply the statistical nature of thermodynamics using Boltzmann, Bose- Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac statistics.
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PHYS 4240:Solid State Physics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 3710
In this course students will apply quantum mechanics to solid materials. Students will study the binding forces and bonding theory in solids along with the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of solids. If time permits, an application to solid-state devices will also be presented.
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PHYS 4250:Quantum Theory of Two-State Systems 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 2202, and PHYS 2212/2212L
This course is a presentation of the ideas and principles of Quantum Mechanics that is focused on relatively simple systems that can be described with only two basis states. Students learn that the seemingly counter-intuitive predictions of Quantum Theory are not artifacts of the complex differential equations ordinarily used in its presentation. Students will also learn the Dirac notation, and the algebra of 2×2 complex matrices.
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PHYS 4400:Directed Study 1-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor, major area committee and department chair.
Special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings.
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PHYS 4410K:Advanced Physics Laboratory 1 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 3410K and PHYS 3720L.
An introduction to instrument control, data acquisition, and data analysis of the type used in the research labs. The student will then incorporate these techniques in the design of experiments important to classical and/or contemporary physics. This course will be writing intensive and will require extensive formal reports.
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PHYS 4430:Capstone Physics Project 1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approved petition for graduation
Students will complete a capstone physics project during the last year on campus. The content and subject of this project will be negotiated between the student and the faculty supervisor of the project.
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PHYS 4490:Special Topics in Physics 1-4 Credit Hours
Special topics selected by the departmentof interest to the Physics faculty and students.
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Physic Education |
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PHED 3372:Physics Education Research Methods 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in (PHYS 2212 or PHYS 1112 ) and EDSM 2010
Students begin this course with a general investigation into various qualitative and quantitative research studies as well as key articles from physics education. Next, students will select a topic and conduct a literature review in that area. Finally, students will design, conduct and disseminate the results of a small scale study they conducted. The goal of this course is to help students learn how to conduct research in their own classroom to gauge instructional effectiveness.
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PHED 3421:Classroom Interactions 2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDSM 1102 and PHYS 2212 and Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite: SCED 3010, ITEC 3300, INED 3305, INED 4435
This course examines teachers, students, content, and interactions that lead students to develop conceptual understandings of physics. Science teacher candidates design and implement instructional activities informed by their understanding of science learning, then assess student learning. This course includes a 29 hour field experience as introduction to the adolescent learner, the equity imperative and science education reform. This course is restricted to participants in the UTeach program.
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PHED 4422:Project-based Instruction 2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SCED 2421 , Preservice Certification and Admission to Year-long Clinical Experience Corequisite: INED 3305 and INED 4435
Teacher candidates will develop pedagogical content knowledge through the design and implementation of inquiry and project-based physics lessons appropriate to secondary learners. Candidates will use available student data and research-based literature and theory to help guide their lesson planning. Candidates will critically reflect upon their teaching practice, using videos, journals and discussions. This course is restricted to participants in the UTeach program. This course includes a 45-hour high school teaching experience.
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PHED 4423:Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Physics 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHED 4422 , PHED 4650 , INED 3305 , and INED 4435 Corequisite: PHED 4660, INED 3306, INED 4436
Teacher candidates will develop pedagogical content knowledge through the design and implementation of inquiry and project-based physics lessons appropriate to secondary learners. Candidates will use available student data and research-based literature and theory to help guide their lesson planning. Candidates will critically reflect upon their teaching practice, using videos, journals and discussions. This course is restricted to participants in the UTeach program.
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PHED 4650:Yearlong Clinical Experience I 0 Class Hours 24 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Pre-service Certification and Admission to Yearlong Clinical Experience. Corequisite: PHED 4422, INED 3305 and INED 4435
This course is the first semester of an intensive and extensive coteaching yearlong clinical experience in physics education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This course includes regularly scheduled professional seminars. Proof of liability insurance is required.
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PHED 4660:Yearlong Clinical Experience 0 Class Hours 24 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHED 4422 , and eligibility to GACE Corequisite: PHED 4423, INED 3306 and INED 4436
This course is an intensive and extensive co-teaching clinical experience in physics education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This course includes regularly scheduled professional seminars. Proof of liability insurance is required.
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Political Science and International Affairs |
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POLS 1101:American Government 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English Learning Support, if required. Successful completion of Mathematics Learning Support or concurrent registration, if required.
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 2212:State and Local Government 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course is a general survey of state and local government; recent and current trends.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 2230:Careers in International Affairs 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Declared International Affairs major
This course focuses on academic and career planning and development issues for International Affairs majors.
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POLS 2240:Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
An introduction to the comparative approaches for the study of politics, focusing on patterns of development and change in contemporary political systems.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 2250:Introduction to International Relations 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course provides an introduction to the study of international relations. Sources of international order, conflict and war, determinants of foreign policy, global actors and the dynamics of political interaction between nation-states are examined.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 2260:Current Political Issues 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course exposes students to critical contemporary political and government related issues and provides some context and background. It ties the various issues to subfields of political science. Domestic-international linkage is emphasized.
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POLS 2270:Political Ideologies 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Emphasizes the political development and application of contemporary ideologies such as nationalism, capitalism, socialism, democracy, Marxism, conservatism, liberalism, feminism, communitarianism, fascism, liberation movements, and others.
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POLS 2280:Research Methods 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101; MATH 0099 if required.
An introduction to the empirical methods in social science research. It provides the student with a working knowledge of the design, implementation and evaluation of social science research.
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POLS 2401:Global Issues 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Learning Support or concurrent registration, if required.
Global Issues is an introductory survey course designed to introduce the students to numerous current issues confronting the globe’s policy-makers and populations. Specifically, the course provides an opportunity for diversity in the students’ educational program and provides information that fosters global understanding and engagement.
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POLS 3300:U.S. Constitution and Courts 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course provides an overview of American law. The course covers the basic design and structures of the United States court system, trial and appellate legal process, and Constitutional law basics including governmental powers and civil rights and liberties.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 3310:Foundations of Public Policy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: na
This course serves as a general survey of public policy, beginning with efforts to define public policy through the most modern efforts to explain how public policy is made. Key themes include a comparative look at the development of public policy in democracies, including the stages of policymaking, punctuated equilibrium, issue networks, institutionalism, symbolism, and theories designed to explain the link between policy alternatives and the problems they are designed to solve.
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POLS 3313:Public Policy Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Introduction to public policy analysis using data and methodological approaches as well as political and social inputs into the policy process. Analysis of policy outcomes.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 3315:American Constitutional Law: Federalism 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300.
The constitutional powers and limitations of national legislative, executive and judicial branches are examined. The course includes analyses of the constitutional relationship of these political institutions to each other and to the states.
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POLS 3320:Legal Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
An introduction to legal resources for law-related courses and to problems that demonstrate the effective utilization of legal research and reference tools in a manner designed to meet the needs of the student in both law and non-law fields. An understanding of legal rules is necessary for scientists, archaeologists and other professionals.
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POLS 3328:African American Politics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course is an intensive introduction to ideologies, theories, and empirical research on the role of African Americans in the American political process. The course emphasizes black voting behavior, elite policymaking, public opinion, and the relationship of black information networks with mainstream media.
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POLS 3340:Legal Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 3300.
This course involves students in the processes of reasoning objectively and arguing persuasively within a socio-legal framework. Set against a background of formal and informal logic that guides reasoning in general, the course is primarily concerned with the reasoning underlying the construction of legal arguments from judicial, legislative, and scholarly points of view. Theoretical analysis is illustrated by investigating and writing about the law, with an emphasis on topics related to crime.
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POLS 3343:Principles of Public Administration 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
The methods and procedures of governmental administration and the control of public bureaucracies in democratic societies.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 3350:American Foreign Policy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course explores the conduct, substantive policy issues and problems associated with American foreign policy. The contemporary aspects and problems evolving out of and confronted by America’s foreign policy are emphasized.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 3356:U.S. Environmental Policy & Politics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Explores U.S. environmental policy and politics from the implicit early efforts (conservationist and preservationist) to the explicit policy that emerged out of postwar environmental movements and culminated in the 1970 with the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Emphasis is on the politics of making and implementing of environmental policy and on the effectiveness of environmental protection.
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POLS 3360:The United States Congress 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Presents an in-depth treatment of the origins, development, operation of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
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POLS 3370:The United States Presidency 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Examines the historical development of the presidency, the constitutional powers, the personalities, the roles and the relationship with other governmental entities.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 3380:Mass Media and Politics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Examines the role of the mass media in society. Emphasis is placed on the media’s role in the social, legal and political processes in the United States, as well as other democratic and nondemocratic countries.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 3385:Campaigns and Elections 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
An in-depth look at the process of selecting governmental leaders in the United States. Includes a segment on foreign elections.
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POLS 3388:Lobbying and Interest Groups 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course familiarizes students with public sector lobbying and the role of interest groups in a democratic society. The processes, procedures, and techniques of lobbying government entities will be examined in depth, as well as the issue concerns and persuasion strategies of interest groups. The course will focus on applied learning, and will help prepare students for employment in professional political environments.
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POLS 3390:Political Research On-Line 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course will help students become familiar with and adept at using on-line resources to perform political and governmental research. Students will be coached on using Internet tools and processes to improve their ability to find and use political and governmental information. Students will be assessed on their proficiency in on-line political research.
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POLS 3394:Public Polling and Survey Techniques 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course introduces students to the techniques and uses of polls and surveys in political science and public policy. Students will learn the art of questionnaire design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data collection, coding, and analysis. Students will learn the basics of telephone survey techniques and focus group moderation for the purposes of collecting information. Class projects may include the construction and implementation of a survey, reading and critiquing existing surveys and questionnaires. Quantitative and qualitative approaches will be examined.
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POLS 3396:Cooperative Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101; approval of the department chair and coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services).
A supervised work experience program in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on the job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
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POLS 3398:Internship 1-12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101; approval of department chair and department internship coordinator.
A supervised, credit-earning work experience with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Students must make application with the Internship Coordinator before the end of the semester prior to the semester in which the internship is planned.
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POLS 4000:Practicum in Political Science and International Affairs 1-9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101; 60 hours and permission of the instructor and department chair/program director.
A pre-approved service and/or experiential activity that occurs domestically or internationally and links meaningful community service or cultural immersion with academic learning, personal growth, and civic or global responsibility. The activity may be part of a preexisting volunteer program, NGO project, or international exchange or it may be individually designed with the instructor and approved by the chair. Students will be expected to keep a reflective journal and prepare a presentation that demonstrates learning objectives.
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POLS 4100:Directed Applied Research 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and department chair, and POLS 2280 or ACCT 2100 or ECON 2300.
This course will offer students an opportunity to investigate political science-oriented concepts and issues by participating in faculty-supervised research or scholarship. Course content and instructional methodologies will be determined by the student and faculty member. The amount of work expected per student will be based on the number of assigned credit hours.
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POLS 4200:Homeland Security Administration 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course examines the anatomy and response cycle of emergencies as they are managed by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A study of pertinent laws, executive orders, and preparedness and response activities at the national, state, and local levels enables each student to understand the nature of crisis management, appropriate responses, and the resulting impact on society.
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POLS 4201:International Relations in the Americas 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2401
This course examines the relations among the countries of the Americas. It will explore the development of relations in the context of United States regional hegemony. The course will also examine current issues relevant to the region such as trade, drug trafficking, and migration.
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POLS 4280:Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in POLS 2280.
This course teaches students advanced techniques in political and social research methods. The course covers both qualitative and quantitative methods, including hands-on training in computer-based analysis of large datasets and social science statistical methods.
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POLS 4400:Directed Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101; approval of instructor, advisor and department chair prior to registration.
Covers special topics and seminars external to regular course offerings.
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POLS 4402:Political Parties 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Examines the nature, structure and functions of political parties in differing national cultural contexts with particular attention to the electoral activity of political parties in the United States.
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POLS 4405:Comparative Legal Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300.
An examination of the ways in which the courts and the law in different countries affect public policy. The source and methods utilized in different legal systems (both democratic and nondemocratic) as transforming agents of society and/or means for maintaining order within it are explored.
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POLS 4410:American Legal System 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300.
POLS 4410 is designed to be a capstone to the political science legal studies concentration. Potential topics include the structure and function of the U.S. legal system, as well as criminal justice and alternative dispute resolution, judicial behavior, and the connection between law and society.
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POLS 4411:Criminal Law 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300.
An examination of those areas in which the U.S. Constitution affects criminal justice. Emphasis on understanding the role of the Supreme Court of the United States in interpreting provisions of the Constitution that affect criminal justice. An attempt to understand the content of important decisions in this area as well as the reason given by the Court for decisions.
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POLS 4412:Urban Affairs and Problems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
Emphasis on the changing patterns of local and municipal governments and politics, impact of reapportionment and other problems generated by an urbanized society.
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POLS 4415:Civil Liberties 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300.
An intensive study of the rights of Americans as guaranteed by the Constitution. The changing character of civil liberties problems in the United States will be stressed with attention given to the legal, historical and political context of the cases studied.
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POLS 4416:Law and Gender 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300.
POLS 4416 examines the relationship between law and gender in the United States, from the New Deal Era to the present day. Topics include how gender impacts the legal regulation of employment, education, reproduction, family life, and constitutional rights. Additionally, the course examines how women participate in the legal system as attorneys, judges, and mediators.
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POLS 4420:Judicial Process 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300.
Courts and judges as agents in the political system; focus is on the judicial decision-making process, with attention to psychological and other variables in that process. Relation of judicial process to legislative, administrative and electoral processes emphasized.
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POLS 4423:Great Political Thinkers 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
A survey of classical, medieval, and modern political thinkers and their political thoughts. It discusses their impacts on the development of political processes and institutions.
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POLS 4427:American Political Thought 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course explores the diverse spectrum of American political thinking from the pre-revolutionary period to the present. Beginning with colonial discourse, this comprehensive review captures the depth and distinctiveness of American thought as expressed by and through the writings and actions of philosophers, politicians, radicals, and revolutionaries.
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POLS 4428:Race, Gender, and the Politics of Difference 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course examines contemporary theories and politics of “difference,” broadly understood as institutionalized hierarchies which marginalize and oppress certain groups and inhibit their political power. Students use race, gender, sexuality, and class as intersecting analytical frameworks to understand how multiple hierarchies of difference are structured and reproduced in the political process. Using critical race, feminist, queer, and political theory, students explore how political dynamics are shaped by difference.
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POLS 4429:Legal Theory & Philosophy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course examines different theories of jurisprudence and great thinkers of law. Students will learn about leal procedures, the stages of a trial, the appeals process. Students will also analyze core legal concepts such as habeas corpus, judicial power, judicial review, originalism, stare decisis, positivism, consequentialism, strict construction, judicial activism, judicial nominalism, and judicial restraint.
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POLS 4430:International Law and Organization 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2250.
This course examines the system of law governing relations between nation-states, and the roles and functions of international organizations. It explores the conventional international law in the areas of diplomacy, territorial questions and armed conflicts, as well as the developing regimes in trade and human rights. In addition, the course examines the structures and functions of some contemporary organizations in the security and economic areas and evaluates their performance and contribution.
Notes: Offered as an online course.
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POLS 4431:Politics of International Terrorism 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
A study of the history and tactics of modern terrorism as well as efforts by modern government to counteract them.
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POLS 4433:European Union Politics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
This course explores the politics and policy-making processes of the European Union (EU). It is divided into three parts. The first part addresses the history of European integration and the major theories utilized to explain its origins, evolution and operation. The second part of the course examines the structures and processes that constitute the machinery of EU policymaking. The third part of the course examines the politics of policy-making in an array of issue areas, including the single market, the Euro, and external trade policy. We also examine various noneconomic policy areas such as foreign and security policy.
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POLS 4435:Comparative Foreign Policy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
A study of governmental formulation and conduct of foreign policy, focusing on major foreign policy issues that dominate the contemporary world.
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