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PED 2113 - Aerobic Conditioning Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to improve or maintain students’ levels of physical fitness through flexibility, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular activities. The major form of aerobic activity will be walking/jogging.
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PED 2114 - Beginning Racquetball Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces the fundamentals of racquetball. Emphasis is placed on rules, fundamentals, and strategies of beginning racquetball. This course will provide a basic understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary for the enjoyment of racquetball as lifetime activity. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational racquetball.
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PED 2115 - Walking for Fitness Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.
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PED 2116 - African Dance Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of cultural dance forms which are traditional and contemporary with a focus on dance alignment, coordination, conditioning, and musicality.
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PED 2125 - Fencing Credits: 1 hr
The skills, knowledge and simple strategies essential to the enjoyment of this ancient form of swordplay will be presented in this course. Students will gain experience as competitors and officials. The history and etiquette of fencing will be emphasized.
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PED 2126 - Recreational Activities Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces the student to such activities as crafts, archery, croquet, angling, quiet games, shuffleboard, table tennis, horseshoes, and deck tennis.
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PED 2128 - Outdoor Leisure Pursuits Credits: 1 hr
An introduction to outdoor skills and adventure education activities will be presented in this course. Students will be exposed to activities such as hiking, backpacking, camping, orienteering, nature studies, ropes courses, and rock climbing.
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PED 2130 - Water Ballet Credits: 1
Water ballet is a hybrid form of swimming, dancing, and gymnastics designed to increase fitness while having fun in the water. Course will include instruction on kicking, pattern swimming, and breathing, while treading water; thereby improving flexibility, speed, endurance, and comfort in the water.
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PED 2132 - Rhythm and Educational Gymnastics Credits: 1 hr
This course offers a foundational knowledge of rhythm, which is essential for the development of skilled movement. The course also introduces the student to educational gymnastics, including stunts, tumbling, rhythmic gymnastics, and apparatus activities.
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PED 2133 - Beginning Tennis Credits: 1 hr
This course offers instruction in the fundamentals of tennis, such as forehand and backhand drives, service, rules, court play and etiquette. Students with intermediate or advanced skills will not be permitted to take this class.
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PED 2134 - Golf Credits: 1 hr
This course gives instruction and practice in basic skills, the rules of golf and the selection and care of equipment.
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PED 2142 - Analysis of Teaching Team Sports Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces the student to essential concepts for teaching team sports such as softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Teaching methods, fundamentals, and officiating for each activity are presented.
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PED 2143 - Analysis of Teaching Individual and Dual Sports Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces the student to essential concepts for teaching individual and dual activities such as gymnastics, tennis, bowling, golf, track and field, and wrestling. Teaching methods, fundamentals, and officiating for each activity are presented.
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PED 2145 - Perceptual Motor Development Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This course is to be taken in conjunction with PED 2240: Perceptual Motor Development. It allows students to gain practical experience working with preschool children from birth to kindergarten in instructional programs such as those located in public and private schools, and day care centers. Under the direction of the course instructor, students will observe, design, and implement movement activities that are developmentally appropriate for children, birth to kindergarten. Learning experiences for students include observations, planning, teaching, lesson evaluation, monitoring a reflective journal, writing reaction papers, and reflecting on the various types of decisions made in each environment. Practicum will consist of 50 hours during the semester.
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PED 2209 - Beginning Scuba Credits: 2 hrs
This course is designed to equip the student with basic scuba diving skills and knowledge to make students safe while scuba diving or snorkeling in, on, or about the water.
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PED 2302 - From Ancient Greece to ESPN: Physical Education & Sport History Credits: 3 hrs
This course will explore the historical and philosophical development of physical education and sport from ancient civilizations to the present time. Areas to be covered include the historical forces, institutions, leaders, and cultures that have shaped sport and physical activity. Reoccurring themes will be identified and significant individuals and events that impacted the history of sport will be discussed to gain a better understanding of how sport has evolved to its integral place in society.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
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PED 2310 - Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: 2 hrs
This course will serve as an introduction to the profession of sports medicine. The daily responsibilities and occupational opportunities in sports medicine will be discussed. Laboratory experiences will include basic skills needed to function as an entry-level student athletic trainer.
Pre-requisite(s): None.
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PED 2321 - Physiological Basis for Human Movement Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to help students understand human physiology in the conceptual framework of human movement. Special attention will be placed on the nervous, muscular, circulatory and respiratory systems. This serves as a basis and pre-requisites for PED 3411 and PED 3321 .
Pre-requisite(s): Lower level biology course
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Science
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PED 2340 - Motor Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores the development of the perceptual and motor systems of the body and relates this information to the acquisition of motor skills beginning at the pre- school level. The student will learn developmental sequences, assessment techniques, and facilitation activities.
Note(s): This course replaces: PED 2240.
Pre-requisite(s): Practicum required.
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PED 3120 - Effective Coaching Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to teach students effective coaching skills and is designed for both physical education and non-physical education majors. Experience with sports activities is required. Practicum required.
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PED 3122 - Service Learning Project in Youth Development-Practicum Credits: 1 hr
Students will complete a service-learning project working directly with a community youth development program. This is a practicum course which will be completed in an after-school and/or sport setting.
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PED 3144 - Practicum Credits: 1 hr
This course allows the student to gain practical experience working with elementary school children in physical educucation settings under the direct supervision of an exercise professional. Students, in conjunction with their university supervisor, the student will select an elementarty site where they participate in a field experience for a minimum of 4o hours during the semster. Progress will be monitored by the university supervisor.
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PED 3201 - Practicum in Coaching Credits: 2 hrs
This course covers the basic knowledge, acquisition, and application of coaching philosophy, sport psychology, and teaching skills that influence coaching effectiveness. Emphasis will be placed on helping students to analyze and study teaching and coaching behaviors that are necessary for students interested in the coaching profession. A coaching practicum is included and is designed to provide the student an in-the-field coaching experience in which he/she can, in a supervised situation, develop, test, and modify his/her coaching knowledge, skill, and attitudes.
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PED 3204 - Elementary Physical Education Credits: 2 hrs
Curricular models and movement activities appropriate for the elementary level of physical education will be presented. The student will also learn methods of teaching and be involved in a practicum with elementary children. Lab required.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2340 for physical education majors.
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PED 3208 - Lifeguarding Credits: 2 hrs
This course is designed to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency services personnel take over.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: October 22, 2019
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PED 3304 - Mentoring Underserved Youth Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an introduction to mentoring underserved youths. Students will be introduced to different learning and communication styles, working with diverse students. Special emphasis will be placed on strategies and best practices in mentoring “at risk” and underserved youth.
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PED 3306 - Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores the area of youth development through sport and physical activity. Goals include identifying and evaluating principles and best practices in youth development through sport and physical activity, implementing a community-based program and designing appropriate activities. Issues related to social responsibility in sport and physical activity will also be discussed.
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PED 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed for future coaches and students who desire academic and practical preparation in athletic training. It provides a theoretical background in the methods of preventing and treating athletic injuries, techniques of taping, bandaging, emergency first aid, and massage.
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PED 3311 - Motor Learning Credits: 3 hrs
Through this course the student will learn the major principles underlying the acquisition of motor skill and how control of skilled movements is gained, maintained, and adapted. The role of practice in learning will be thoroughly investigated. Lab required.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2340
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PED 3321 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an in-depth study of the physiological aspects of exercise and training. The health aspects of exercise will be emphasized. Laboratory required.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2321 or permission of instructor.
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PED 3322 - Fitness Concepts/Assessments Credits: 3 hrs
This is an advanced level course that will prepare physical educators for creating a health-related physical education program with the goal of promoting lifelong activity and fitness. This course is designed to provide an applied approach fitness assessment, including assessing fitness levels, determining fitness goals and designing fitness program.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 3321 & HED 2301
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PED 3323 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs
This course will present the principles and objectives inherent in rehabilitating athletic injuries. General instruction will include specific conditioning and re-conditioning techniques for the injured athlete, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic modalities, basic and advanced rehabilitation techniques, and exercise and rehabilitation equipment used for athletic injuries. The laboratory experience will allow students to demonstrate and apply various rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercises and equipment and modalities used for injured athletes.
***This class will be taken concurrently with PED 4000***
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2310 , PED 3310 , PED 3321 , PED 3411
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PED 3331 - Organization and Administration Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines effective procedures of organization, administration and supervision of physical education programs. Included also is the use of media in instruction, selection of personnel, and the use of computers.
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PED 3411 - Kinesiological Basis of Human Movement Credits: 4 hrs
In this course the student will learn the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems. This information will be the basis on which mechanical principles of physics will be applied to study human movement. Lab required.
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PED 4000 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3 hrs
The course is designed for juniors and seniors in the physical education department who wish to investigate selected professional problems that relate to health, physical education, recreation, and sports. This course will help students survey concepts that are useful in the pursuit of graduate studies as well as careers in their desired fields. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of department chair. This course does not serve as a substitute for a major course. (Elective)
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PED 4100 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1 hr
This course analyzes current issues and future trends in physical education. Present and future research topics are discussed along with the exploration of professional roles, responsibilities and a code of ethics. Prerequisite: Admittance to Teacher Education and senior classification.
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PED 4111 - Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine I Credits: 1 hr
This course will provide supervised clinical experiences in the application of Athletic Training techniques. This course allows the students to gain 50 documented clinical hours with a National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board Certified Athletic Trainer. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 225 hours total between the three clinical courses. This course can be taken concurrently with PED 3310 -Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries, PED 3323 -Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries, and/or PED 3323 -Introducation to Sports Medicine.
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PED 4131 - Curriculum Development Credits: 1 hr
In this course, the major curriculum models prevalent in the field of physical education will be presented. Using these as a base, the student will explore the process of developing a comprehensive curriculum for grades K-12.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 3204
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PED 4201 - Methods and Techniques in Coaching Credits: 2 hrs
This course covers the basic knowledge, acquisition, and application of coaching philosophy, sport psychology, and teaching skills that influence coaching effectiveness. Emphasis will be placed on helping students to analyze and study teaching and coaching behaviors that are necessary for students interested in the coaching profession. A coaching practicum is included and is designed to provide the student an in-the-field coaching experience in which he/she can, in a supervised situation, develop, test, and modify his/her coaching knowledge, skill, and attitudes.
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PED 4210 - Practicum in Sports Medicine Credits: 2 hrs
This course will allow the students to gain practical experience using and applying the techniques and principles of athletic training. Students will be under the supervision of a National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board Certified Athletic Trainer. Students will be assigned to an athletic trainer as well as one of the sports’ team. Students will need to complete a minimum of 200 hours clinical experience which include some nights, weekends and travel. The student must keep a detailed work log and will be evaluated periodically. *** This class will be taken concurrently with PED 4110 Senior Seminar in Sports Medicine***
Pre-requisite(s): completion of all sports medicine minor courses and CPR and First Aid certification.
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PED 4308 - Contemporary Issues in Youth Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines current issues, policies and literature related to the understanding youth development in the context of community. This course will introduce students to the critical issues, as well as, future trends in youth development.
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PED 4310 - Funding and Evaluation of Sport-Based Youth Credits: 3 hrs
The Youth Development Concentration/Track provides Physical Education majors an additional non-licensure option. It is designed to prepare Physical Education- Non-Teaching majors to coach, direct activities and work in school and community-based youth serving agencies.
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PED 4313 - Special Topics in HPSS Credits: 3 - 6 hrs
This is a course that will accommodate various “one-time” content to cover special issues related to the multiple discipline within Human Performance and Sport Sciences. Instructor permission is required for enrollment.
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PED 4314 - Sport & Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
This is an advanced level course that will familiarize students wit pshycholgical concepts as they relate to human behavior, movement, sport and exerice. Students will be introduced to theories and research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The course is designed to address psychological factors affecting an individual’s behaviors related to sport performance, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation. In addition, the course will cover means to enhance performance in areas of sport, exercise, health and/or rehabiltation using psychological skills.
Cross-listed as EXS 4314
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PED 4319 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to teach the student to apply physiological, biomechanical principles to the development of physical activity programs for variety of populations. The course will additionally cover the skills and techniques related to performing a battery of physical assessments in order to more effectively prescribe various patterns to a variety of populations.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 3321 (EXS 3321 )
Cross-listed as EXS 4319
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PED 4320 - Adapted Physical Education for Exceptional Children Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the nature of handicapping conditions and the use of motor skill to enable adaptation to social life, community living, and recreational environments. Also examined will be the role of adaptive physical education in the regular physical education program, the special education program, school administrational functions, parental activity and related services. Practicum required.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2340
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PED 4321 - Middle School/Secondary Physical Education Credits: 3 hrs
Through this course the major components of the middle school and secondary school physical education curriculums will be explored. Students will continue to build methodological knowledge and to refine teaching skills. Emphasis will be placed on the characteristics of the learner, evaluating teacher effectiveness and individualization of program content. In addition, knowledge and skill content of motor activities commonly present in middle/secondary schools will be reviewed. Practicum required.
Pre-requisite(s): Admittance to Teacher Education.
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PED 4331 - Organization and Administration of PE and Sport Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines effective procedures of organization, administration and supervision of physical education programs. Included also is the use of media in instruction, selection of personnel and the use of computers.
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PED 4333 - Student Teaching Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare the prospective physical education teacher to apply various methods and material associated with teaching and learning motor skills, fitness and health in K-12. Special attention to theories of motivation, classroom management, and lesson and unit planning.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program and PED 4321
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PED 4334 - Science of Resistance Training Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an in-depth study of skeletal muscle physiology and the cardiovascular, metabolic and neuromuscular adaptations to resistance exercise training. Exercise prescriptions for strength and endurance performance are emphasized. Students are prepared to attempt the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s certification exam. The class will focus on resistance training systems, basic principles of resistance training and benefits of resistance training. Although this is primarily a lecture-based course concentrating on the theoretical principles of resistance training, students will learn proper lifting and spotting techniques.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 3321 Exercise Physiology, PED 3411 Kinesiology.
Corequisite(s): EXS 4334
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PED 4612 - Internship Credits: 12 hrs
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 4319 Exercise Testing and Prescription
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PHS 1101 - Physical Science Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is a laboratory course to accompany PHS 1301 . Experiments are designed to help students understand the basic laws and facts of the physical sciences, which provide the starting points for scientific thought.
Periods Per week: (One two-hour lab period per week.)
Corequisite(s): PHS 1301
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHS 1103 - Introduction to Planetary Science Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is a laboratory course to accompany PHS 1303 . Experiments are designed to help students understand the basic laws and facts of planetary science.
Periods Per week: One two-hour lab period per week.
Corequisite(s): PHS 1303
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHS 1301 - Physical Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course reviews selected topics from the fields of chemistry and physics integrated to develop the fundamental concepts of space, mass, time, and energy.
Periods Per week: Three one-hour lecture periods per week.
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHS 1303 - Introduction to Planetary Science Credits: 3 hrs
In this course subject matter is drawn from the fields of astronomy, geology and meteorology. The work embodied in the course includes a study of celestial bodies, the solar system, the history and structure of the earth, and the natural forces which act on the earth and in its atmosphere. Demonstrations, experiments, field trips, and visual aids supplement the lectures.
Periods Per week: Three one-hour lecture periods per week.
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHS 1305 - Renewable Energy and the Environment Credits: 3 hrs
This course will explore the scientific principles associated with the environment and methods of harnessing renewable energy. Topics covered will include: environmental principles and technologies for utilizing renewable energy sources (i.e., wind, solar, and ocean currents) as well as bio-fuels, and fuel cells and their potential economic impact and effect on climate change, and global warming. In investigating energy needed for a sustainable future, this course compares the recent developments and innovations in various countries in resolving the future global energy crisis and reduction of global environmental pollution.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lecture periods per week; including 2-4 field trips)
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
Curricular Theme: Sustainability
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PHS 1307 - Environmental Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on the chemical and physical aspects of the environment. The Earth’s natural systems, as well as the effects of human activities on the environment will be explored. Scientific principles will be applied to investigate natural flows of chemicals, water and energy in terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric systems, and how humans impact these natural flows and systems. Environmental issues related to health and disease, nuclear waste disposal, water resources, energy use and conservation, land reclamation, global climate change, and industrial pollution will also be addressed.
Periods Per week: (Three one hour lecture periods per week)
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
Curricular Theme: Sustainability
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PHS 2137H - Honors Planetary Science Lab
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PHS 3341 - Introduction to Nuclear Science Credits: 3 hrs
This is a course designed to prepare students to utilize radioactive materials as a scientific tool. The areas covered include characteristics and properties of nuclear radiation, detection and measurement techniques, biological effects of nuclear radiation, health and safety measures and the practical applications of radioactive materials with emphasis on tracer techniques.
Periods Per week: (One lecture period and two two-hour laboratory periods per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHS 2336.
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PHS 4111 - Astronomy Credits: 1 hr
Contemporary views of the origin of the universe will be studied in this course. Relativistic concepts in conjunction with observational data will be used to obtain working knowledge of current cosmology. Students will have access to the Hill Hall Observatory and telescopes.
Periods Per week: (Two periods per week.)
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PHY 1121 - College Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is the first semester lab course for a one-year course in general physics. Experiments are selected from measurement systems, mechanics, properties of matter, wave motion, and heat.
Periods Per week: One three-hour laboratory period per week.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1321
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 1122 - College Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is the second semester lab course for a one-year course in general physics. Experiments are selected from electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics.
Periods Per week: One three-hour laboratory period per week.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1322
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 1321 - College Physics I Credits: 3 hrs
This is the first semester of a one-year introductory course in general physics. Areas covered include: mechanics, properties of matter, wave motion, and heat.
Periods Per week: Three one-hour lecture periods per week.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 1311 or MAT 1312 or MAT 1313 or MAT 1323 or MAT 1401 or MAT 2303 or MAT 2304 or MAT 2316 or MAT 2317
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 1322 - College Physics II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of General Physics I. Topics covered includes electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Periods Per week: Three one-hour lecture periods per week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 1321
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 2131 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is the first semester lab course for a one-year calculus-based physics course. Experiments are selected from measurement systems, mechanics, properties of matter, wave motion and heat.
Periods Per week: One three-hour laboratory period per week.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2331
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 2132 - General Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is the second semester lab course for a one-year calculus based physics course. Experiments are selected from electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modem physics.
Periods Per week: One three-hour laboratory period per week.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2332
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 2331 - General Physics I Credits: 3 hrs
This is a calculus-based introductory physics course designed for potential physicists, chemists, mathematicians, computer scientists, and engineers. Topics include mechanics, wave motion and statistical physics.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lecture periods per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): A ‘C-’ or better in MAT 2317
Corequisite(s): PHY 2131
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 2332 - General Physics II Credits: 3 hrs
The course is a continuation of Principles of Physics I. Topics includes electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lecture periods per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 2331 with a grade of C- or better.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences
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PHY 3233 - Investigations and Research Credits: 2 hrs
This junior level course will allow students to investigate problems ranging broadly in the universe, using experimental, theoretical and/or computational physics methods. Students will work individually with a physics faculty member in the Department of Chemistry on a research topic.
Periods Per week: Six hours of laboratory per week.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 1312 , PHY 1322 or PHY 2332 , BIO 1301
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PHY 3325 - Introduction to Biophysics Credits: 3 hrs
This junior level course will explore how physical concepts and methods are used to study biological systems. Topics will include: medical biophysics, molecular biophysics, membrane biophysics, and cellular biophysics.
Periods Per week: Three one-hour lecture periods per week
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 1311 , PHY 1321 or PHY 2331 , PHY 1322 or PHY 2332 , BIO 1301 or a General Biology Course
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PHY 3334 - Optics Credits: 3 hrs
This is an intermediate optics course, which focuses on physical and geometrical optics, propagation of light and its interaction with matter, polarization, interference, and diffraction. Optical components such as lenses, mirrors, prisms, fiber optics, spectrometers, and interferometers will be discussed.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lecture periods per week)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 1322 , PHY 1122 , or PHY 2332 , PHY 2132
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PHY 3336 - Electricity & Magnetism II Credits: 3 hrs
This is the second course at the intermediate level in electricity and magnetism, one of the well-established core areas of Physics. It provides an in-depth study of magnetism, electrodynamics and electromagnetic waves, at a level necessary for a physics major/ minor, building on the material introduced in Electricity & Magnetism I.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lectures per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 3340
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PHY 3338 - Biophysics of Music Credits: 3 hrs
This course will investigate the intersection of physics, music, and biology through everyday applications and experiences Hand-on activities will be incorporated that address resonance, frequency and pitch; the effects of music on heart rate, electrical activity of the body, biological physics of musical talent, sound levels and mechanics will also be explored.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lectures per week)
Pre-requisite(s): Must have at least on GE with a SLO of Scientific Literacy and with a SLO Critical Thinking or permssion of an instructor.
Corequisite(s): PHY 4110 (Acoustics/Circuits Lab)
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: August 18, 2018
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PHY 3340 - Computational Physics Credits: 3 hrs
This is the junior level course requires proficiency in physics and math concepts. It will give students an introduction to the solution of physics problems using computers. The course presents basic ideas and programming skills of computational physics. Students will learn to use computational tools. techniques and methods and practice writing, compiling and running computer programs as well as data analysis and presentation.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lecture periods per week)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 1322 or PHY 2332 , and CSC 1311
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy, Critical Thinking, Scientific Literacy
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PHY 4101 - Modern Physics I Lab Credits: 1 hr
This is the first half of the 2-semester laboratory sequence focusing on important experiments in Modern Physics. The experiments performed in this course complement the lectures of Modern Physics I. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with Modern Physics I.
Periods Per week: (One three-hour laboratory period per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 2332 , PHY 2132 or PHY 1322 , PHY 1321 , and MAT 2317
Corequisite(s): PHY 4301
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PHY 4102 - Modern Physics II Lab Credits: 1 hr
This is the second half of the 2-semester laboratory sequence focusing on important experiments in Modern Physics. The experiments performed in this course complement the lectures of Modern Physics II. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with Modern Physics II.
Periods Per week: (One three-hour laboratory period per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 4301 , PHY 4101
Corequisite(s): PHY 4302
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PHY 4110 - Fundamentals of Circuits and Music Physics/Acoustics Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
Acoustics & circuits lab covers experiments from Sound waves and propagation of sound waves, complex vibrations and resonance phenomena, perception of sound, tone quality, frequency and pitch, musical intervals, scales, tuning & temperament, inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance, time constants ,reactive circuits, sound transducers, microphones, loudspeakers and loudspeaker. These laboratory activities will enhance the student’s understanding of the concepts covered in the related lecture courses.
Periods Per week: (One three-hour laboratory period per week)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 1321 & PHY 1121
Corequisite(s): PHY 4305 (Circuits), PHY 4307 (Acoustics).
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PHY 4301 - Modern Physics I Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a study of twentieth century physics. Topics covered include relativity, elementary quantum physics, atomic structure, elementary nuclear physics and fundamental particles.
Periods Per week: Three one-hour lectures per week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 1321 , PHY 1322 , or PHY 2132 , PHY 2332 and MAT 2317
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PHY 4302 - Modern Physics II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of Modern Physics I. Topics covered includes particle wave duality, Bohr atom, hydrogen atom, atomic and molecular structure, statistical mechanics, nuclear physics, and fundamental particle physics.
Periods Per week: (Three one-hour lectures per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 4301 , PHY 4101
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PHY 4305 - Fundamentals of Circuits Credits: 3 hrs
An introduction to the concepts of inductance, inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance, and reactive circuits; time constants; alternating current terms and principles; transformers; calculation of AC circuit values. This course will also investigate these applications in all kinds of musical instruments, such as sound transducers, microphones, loudspeakers and loudspeaker enclosure design.
Periods Per week: Three hours lecture.
Pre-requisite(s): PHY 2321, PHY 2121 and MAT 1312.
Corequisite(s): PHY 4110 (Acoustics/Circuits Lab)
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POS 1302 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the academic field of Political Science. Students will learn the relationship between citizens and their governments; economic and social justice issues; the rights that citizens have (or don’t); what governments and non-governmental organizations can and cannot do as well as relations between diverse countries. Students will also be introduced to the economic, cultural, and political relations between North (and South (i.e. between developed and developing countries) as well as to the sub-topics within the field of Political Science. Key thinkers who have shaped the field as well as the diverse methods used to carry out research will be introduced in this course which is required for Political Science majors but is open to all non-majors.
Student Learning Outcome: Written Communication
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POS 2302 - Politics of Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping contemporary African political processes, systems and institutions. The course first examines different theories and approaches used to study African politics. Topics covered include: the colonial experience (1900-1960); the rise of Arican nationalism and the struggle for independence; experiments with African Socialism; military regimes (including military Maxist regimes); and the first and second waves of democracy movements and democratic electoral processes in Africa, starting in the 1990s.
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POS 2303 - African Political Thought Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a comprehensive overview of both indegenous and modern African political thought. It includes a survey of the most popular ideologies of post-colonial Africa, namely African nationalism, African socialism, and Afro-Marxism; it ends with a review of democracy and development in contemporary Africa. The course surveys indigenous African scholars such as Ibn Khaldun, 19th century African theorists, such as Edward Blyden and Africanus Horton, prominent African nationalists, such as Amilcar Cabral, Kwame Nkrumah and Julius Nyerere, as well as contemporary African intellectuals, such as Cheikh Anta Diop and Claude Ake.
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POS 2311 - American Government Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a survey of the structure, organization, and functions of the legal and political processes of American national government. Emphasis is placed upon the theoretical foundations of the American constitutional system.
Pre-requisite(s): This course is a prerequisite for all other political science courses. Students must earn a “C” or better in this course.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading
Area of Knowledge: Social/Behavioral Science
Curricular Theme: Civic Knowledge
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POS 2316 - State and Local Government Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the political processes and institutions in state and local government in the United States, with special emphasis on the development of executive power, the legislative process, the role of political parties and interest groups and the changing character of urban government.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311
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POS 2317 - Writing and Research in Political Science I Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to develop their abilities in writing and research. Emphasis will be placed on developing research skills. This course will instruct the student on how to conduct research and how to structure and organize a research paper.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311
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POS 2341 - Introduction to Political Theory Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces the student to the major ideas that have shaped and continue to shape the field of political science. Students will analyze classical writings in the field as they examine their relevance in contemporary politics.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311
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POS 2350 - Terrorism & Counter Terrorism Credits: 3 hrs
This foundation course will introduce students to the economic, ideological, political, and religious origins of domestic and international terrorism. For purposes of this course, terrorism is defined as politically-motivated violence targeting civilians in support of a specific ideological, political and/or religious agenda. We will begin with an historical overview of terrorism. In do doing, we will examine why individuals, organizations, and states engage in terrorism. Ethical questions as to why these entities engage in acts of terrorism will also be analyzed. Students will be introduced to some of the theories that have been used to study the origins and causes of terrorism. The course will conclude by analyzing the measures taken by states to fight terrorism and extremist groups. Students will also learn about the impact that these measures have on individual and human rights.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Written Communication
Area of Knowledge: Social/Behavioral Science
Cross-listed as JUS 2350
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 19, 2019
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POS 3301 - African Political Systems and Institutions Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to African political systems and institutions based on kinship and on lineages (common ancestry) sanctioned by a founding myth which developed in the context of highly advanced African cultures, societies, states and civilizations throughout Africa from the 9th century B.C.E. to the 19th century A.D. These African political systems and institutions were based on an elaborate system of checks and balances with effective checks on the abuse of power by the leader (chief, king or emperor); the basic political unit was the village assembly, where major decisions concerning the society were adopted by majority rule. Starting in the 16th century, the Atlantic slave trade severely undermined, denatured and eventually destroyed these systems and institutions.
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POS 3302 - The Polticial Economy of African Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the various ideologies and strategies of economic development initiated by African states and leaders after independence. It examines Africa’s place and role in the current globalization process and in the world economy, with particular attention to other continent’s relations with the international financial institutions (the International Monetary Fund/IMF and the World Bank). The course will also examine key cooperation and integration experiments and institutions in each of the five sub-regions of Africa, as well as various continental initiatives, such as the 1980 Lagos Plan of Action and the 2001 New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Pre-requisite(s): AAS 2302 Politics of Africa and junior status
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POS 3303 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course starts from the observation that conflicts are part and parcel of the dynamics of African society. Historically, Africa has experienced a perennial struggle among individuals, families, clans, ethnic groups and nations for control over scarce natural, economic and political resources. The course focuses on the Post-Cold War period which, paradoxically, saw a resurgence of sub-regional, political, ethnic, racial and religious conflict in many African countries. Liberia, Ivory Coast, the Central African Republic/ CAR, the Democratic Republic of Congo/DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, and Somalia are some of the on-going conflicts that this course will analyze. The course will then examine various conflict prevention, management and resolution mechanisms and institutions developed at the international (United Nations), continental (African Union) and sub-regional Levels.
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POS 3304 - Politics of Selected Regions of Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping contemporary political processes, systems and institutions in (North, West, Central, Eastern/the Horn or Southern) Africa. Topics covered include: the colonial experience; the rise of African nationalism and the struggle for independence; experiments with African Socialism, military regimes and military Marxist regimes; and the first and second waves of democracy movements and democratic electoral processes in Africa.
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POS 3305 - African International Relations Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the economic, political, diplomatic and strategic dimensions of the external relations of the 54 African states, from independence to the present. The course begins with an historical overview of Africa’s international relations from 1945 to 1965 focusing on such issues as the heritage of colonialism, federalism, and pan-Africanism and African unity. Topics covered include: Africa’s evolving relations with the major world powers-particularly the U.S.A., the European Union and France-during and after the Cold War; Africa in the world economy; African conflicts and conflict prevention, management and resolution initiatives; and African cooperation and integration at the sub-regional and continental levels, with particular focus on the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and it successor organization, the African Union (AU).
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POS 3310 - Legal, Political and Economic Aspects of Aging Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal, political and economic issues confronting senior citizens. Legal issues affecting the elderly, such as living wills, wills, power of attorney, and guardianship are examined. Students will examine factors leading to present policies affecting the elderly, as well as those factors which may indicate future trends. Additionally, students will examine the economic position of the elderly and factors affecting income maintenance.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311 and cross-listed with GER 3310 .
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POS 3313 - United States Diplomatic History Credits: 3 hrs
This course deals with the diplomacy of the United States as a world power. The rise to “super power” status and the special problems encountered as a result are emphasized.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3313 and POS 3313.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311
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POS 3315 - The Politics of South Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course deals with the transformation of the apartheid state into a multi-ethnic democratic state.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311
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POS 3321 - The Legislative Process Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to study the organization and procedure of legislative bodies. Special attention is given to the struggle for political power in the legislative process.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311
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POS 3326 - Public Policy Credits: 3 hrs
This course will be analytical in content. It will focus on the most integral aspects of public policy formulation, implementation and evaluation as well as developing frameworks for policy analysis.
Pre-requisite(s): A “C” or better in POS 2311
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