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PHIL 3110:Social and Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a survey of the foundational figures and texts in the history of social and political philosophy, with focus on the concepts of freedom, obligation, authority, power, legitimacy, and social differences in the formulation of the purpose and foundation of political society.
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PHIL 3120:Philosophies of Peace 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
Philosophies of Peace introduces students to the texts, figures, movements, theories, and practices in the study of peace from western and non-western perspectives. Figures may include Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Thoreau. Selected topics include just war theory, positive and negative peace, nonviolence, and art and peace.
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PHIL 3130:Feminist Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
The course is a study of the main currents of feminist philosophy, including criticisms of traditional philosophical paradigms and new frameworks for approaching the diversity of human experience.
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PHIL 3200:Asian Philosophy 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 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 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 4030:Phenomenology 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 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 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 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: At least 60 earned credit hours
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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: At least 60 earned credit hours
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.
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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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Departmental Approval; PHIL 4450 or PHIL 4460
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 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1113 or MATH 1190 or MATH 1179
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 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 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (PHYS 1111 or PHYS 2211 ) and (MATH 1113 or MATH 1190 or MATH 1179 )
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 1 Credit Hours
Corequisite: PHYS 1112
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 2211:Principles of Physics I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1190 or (MATH 1179 and MATH 1189 )
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 2211K:Principles of Physics and Lab I 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 1190
An introductory course which will include mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, and rotational motion and statics), and may also include thermodynamics and waves. Elementary calculus will be used.
This course is managed through the cooperative academic agreement known as eCore.
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PHYS 2211L:Principles of Physics Laboratory I 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 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 2202 and PHYS 2211
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 2212K:Principles of Physics and Lab II 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or higher in MATH 2202 and (PHYS 2211 or PHYS 2211K )
An introductory course which will include electrostatics, electric current and circuits, and electromagnetism, and may also include optics and modern physics. Elementary calculus will be used.
This course is managed through the cooperative academic agreement known as eCore.
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PHYS 2212L:Principles of Physics Laboratory II 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in MATH 2202 , and PHYS 2211
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 2900:Undergraduate Research Experience in Physics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1113
This is a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE). Students will learn to perform research, including how to conduct background research, write a review, data analysis, and interpretation. Students will also engage in scientific discussion and draw conclusions. Students will disseminate their findings via an oral or poster presentation at a conference. Students will learn about ethics and biases in science and how to convey science to a broader audience.
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PHYS 3011:Introduction to Heat, Light, Sound, and Fluid 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or higher in MATH 2202 and PHYS 2211
This course is a survey of topics that includes heat, geometric optics, fluid flow, and sound. Students will develop conceptual understandings and solve real-world problems using special functions. Students will apply laws of conservation to fluid flow and heat flow using mathematical analysis. Students will study the behavior of light in interaction with lenses and mirrors and discuss the physical description of sound and resonant systems using special functions.
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PHYS 3110:Directed Methods 1-4 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:Mechanics I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or higher in MATH 2203 , MATH 2306 , PHYS 2211 , PHYS 2211L , and PHYS 3260
This course is a survey of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian Mechanics as well as mechanics of central force systems and oscillations. Students will learn how to apply Newtonian mechanics to dynamics of particles and systems of particles, and calculus of variations using Lagrange and Hamilton equations.
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PHYS 3220:Electromagnetism 1 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2212 , PHYS 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 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 3410K:Electronics Laboratory 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2212 and PHYS 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:Computational Physics I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or higher in PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L
This course utilizes introductory computer programming to analyze situations that are unique to physics. Students will enhance their computational thinking by using these methods and learn to obtain high accuracy approximate solutions to physics problems that are not solvable by analytic means. No prior programming knowledge will be assumed and the basics of one or more of the standard programming languages C/C++, Fortran, Python will be included in the course instruction.
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PHYS 3710:Modern Physics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L
The topics covered in this course constitute the most fundamental background in modern physics. The main objective of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the physical laws and phenomena that constitute the framework leading to quantum mechanics. Students will strengthen their knowledge of special relativity and explore aspects of the quantum theory of wave/particle duality and the probabilistic interpretation. Students will learn the Schrödinger’s equation, its solutions for simple potentials, and properties of the one-electron atom. Students will also study applications of quantum principles to atomic, molecular and nuclear structures.
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PHYS 3720L:Modern Physics Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
Concurrent:
PHYS 3710
This course, 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2212 and PHYS 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 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 3210
This course is a survey of more complex problems in mechanics. Student will study the motion of non-inertial frames, nonlinear and coupled oscillations as well as chaotic motion. Students will learn the dynamics of rigid bodies, continuous systems and fundamentals of fluid mechanics
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PHYS 4210:Quantum Mechanics I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 3710 , PHYS 3260 , MATH 2203 , and MATH 2306
This course presents a systematic development of quantum mechanical laws. Students will be introduced to Dirac’s notation and will learn about the theory of angular momentum quantization and will use the operator formalism to solve the Schrödinger’s equation in 3-dimensions for a particle in a central force field, and the simple harmonic oscillator.
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PHYS 4220:Electromagnetism II 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 3710
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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 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 4260:Quantum Mechanics II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 4210
This course is a continuation of Quantum Mechanics I, PHYS4210. Students will learn time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, the variational principle, and scattering theory. This course also introduces techniques of field quantization and their applications. Students will revisit perturbation theory in the context of interacting quantum fields. Students will be exposed to applications of quantum mechanics and field theory techniques that are used in many areas of modern physics (e.g., particle physics, quantum optics, and condensed matter physics).
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PHYS 4270K:Computational Physics II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 3500K
This course is a continuation of Computational Physics I. Advanced mathematical methods and numerical algorithms are applied to the solution of a variety of problems in physics. Emphasis is on the mathematical methods used to model physical systems. Students will learn a variety of numerical methods which they will implement using computer programs, and they will also learn how to use modern technical computing software to model physical systems with both numeric and symbolic calculations.
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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 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Students will complete a research project in physics or a related field 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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PHYS 4500:Relativistic Quantum Fields and Particles 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 3710 and MATH 2203
This course is an introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, elementary particle physics, and gauge theory. Students will learn how the combination of the two revolutionary physics theories of the first half of the 20th century, relativity and quantum mechanics, leads us to the concept of quantum fields and the description of the fundamental forces and particles in the universe. Students will see how electromagnetism, the strong and weak nuclear interactions, and even gravity, can be described in a unified way as gauge theories.
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Physic Education |
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PHED 3372:Physics Education Research Methods 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDSM 1102 and PHYS 2212 and Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite: SCED 3010 , ITEC 3300 , INED 3305 , and 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 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHED 4422 , INED 3305 , and INED 4435 Corequisite: 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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Political Science and International Affairs |
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POLS 1101:American Government 3 Credit Hours
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.
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POLS 2101:Introduction to Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Political science seeks to describe and understand political phenomena, and to explore their ethical and normative dimensions. The purpose of this course is to provide a broad overview of the substantive areas of interest and skills one needs to study politics and government. As such, this course is a survey of the substantive content areas, theoretical perspectives, and major questions in political science. Topics include-but may not be limited to-political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and American politics.
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POLS 2212:State and Local Government 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course is a general survey of state and local government; recent and current trends.
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POLS 2220:Careers in Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
Careers in Political Science introduces students to the specialties within political science and focuses on career planning, outlines the academic emphases within the major and associated requirements, and explores public and private sector opportunities in the field of political science. Using a combination of lecture, readings, and guest lectures, students are exposed to information designed to assist in the clarification and pursuit of a career in politics, government, academia, and related fields. Particular emphasis is placed upon connecting students with on-campus resources designed to aid in course planning, internships, interviewing skills, and cultivation of job skills.
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POLS 2230:Careers in International Affairs 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 2238:Introduction to International Political Economy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2250
This course is an introduction to the exploration of the fundamental questions about government and policies, market systems, and relations between the two.
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POLS 2240:Introduction to Comparative Politics 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.
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POLS 2250:Introduction to International Relations 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.
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POLS 2260:Current Political Issues 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 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 Concurrent:
DATA 1501
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 2285:Applied Research Design in International Affairs 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course is an introduction to the essential components of research design and data literacy required to understand and conduct both qualitative and quantitative research. Students learn to identify, design, critically analyze, synthesize, and interpret social scientific research using a variety of methodologies as they relate to the understanding of international politics.
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POLS 2401:Global Issues 3 Credit Hours
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 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.
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POLS 3310:Foundations of Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or permission of instructor.
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 3312:Concepts in State and Local Government 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
State and local governments are increasingly important arenas of policymaking and political conflict in the United States. Around the country states are in the forefront of public policymaking and political controversy on issues ranging from economic development, education, labor relations, health care, environmental protection and marijuana laws, to social issues such as abortion, contraception, same-sex marriage and LGBT rights. Even when the federal government sets agendas and policies, state and local governments are often where implementation actually comes into contact with real people like you and me.
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POLS 3313:Public Policy Analysis 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.
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POLS 3315:American Constitutional Law: Federalism 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 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 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 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
The methods and procedures of governmental administration and the control of public bureaucracies in democratic societies.
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POLS 3350:American Foreign Policy 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.
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POLS 3356:U.S. Environmental Policy & Politics 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 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 3365:United States Judiciary 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This class examines courts in the United States from an institutional perspective. Accordingly, most of the focus is on federal courts as the co-equal third branch of the U.S. government. Court structures, the role of courts, the legal process, and interactions between the judiciary and other institutions are all covered.
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POLS 3370:The United States Presidency 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.
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POLS 3375:Political Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course explores how individual-level psychological processes relate to aggregate-level political behavior. This course examines various aspects of human psychology including personality, motivation, information processing, emotions, and intergroup dynamics and consider their influence on political attitudes and decision making. The format of this class primarily reflects that of a seminar, as it devotes a significant amount of time to discussing and understanding current political events in the context of psychological phenomena. Critical thinking and a vibrant class discussion are essential to the structure of this course.
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POLS 3380:Mass Media and Politics 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.
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POLS 3385:Campaigns and Elections 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 3387:Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Lobbying 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This class examines political parties, interest groups, and lobbying in the American political system. Accordingly, most of the focus is on political party and interest group dynamics from historical and modern perspectives, and implications in terms of the current political climate and for the future. In addition, the course addresses the ways in which groups and individuals leverage their influence to impact political outcomes.
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POLS 3388:Lobbying and Interest Groups 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 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 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 3850:Introduction to Nongovernmental Organizations and Development 3 Credit Hours
Students critically examine types, challenges, strategies and activities of international nonprofit organizations (i.e., nongovernmental organizations). This course provides a forum for students to analyze NGOs and their relationships to governments, civil societies, donors, and other stakeholders. International development serves as the unifying theme of exploration.
Note: This course may be cross-listed with HS 3850 .
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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 2101 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 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 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 4202:Politics of the U.S. Intelligence Community 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines the history, structure, procedures, and functions of the US intelligence community and how all of these affect policy decisions. A particular emphasis is placed upon lessons learned from past historical failures of the US intelligence community.
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POLS 4280:Political Data Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 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 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 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
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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