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NUR 3271 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING II
This course builds on the concepts introduced in NUR 1100 and NUR 3270. Course content is a continuation of the application of the nursing process to human needs and responses to illness and human development. The laboratory component focuses on gaining basic clinical skills and applying them in the student’s first clinical experience.
Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 1100 and NUR 3270.
Credits: 4 cr.
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NUR 3361 - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH
This course provides an overview of the steps in the research process, and the ethical and legal implications involved in scientific inquiry. Emphasis is on knowledge and methods required to critically evaluate research studies and reports.
Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270 and NUR 3271 or equivalent courses; MA 1125; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2 cr.
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NUR 3370 - NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT CLIENT
Explores the use of the nursing process with adult clients as they encounter actual and potential stressors along with the wellness-illness continuum. The clinical lab provides the student with opportunities to apply the nursing process at all levels of prevention and to observe various roles of the professional nurse within the health care system.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, BSC 3271 (or BI 3371), CHM 1110, DIT 2211, NUR 3270 and NUR 3271.
Credits: 8 cr.
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NUR 3371 - NURSING CARE OF CHILDBEARING AND CHILDREARING FAMILIES
Explores the use of the nursing process with individual and family clients. The focus of the role of the nurse in meeting the health care needs of childbearing and childrearing families at all levels of prevention and in a variety of settings. The course content focuses on growth and development, family issues and assessment, the change process, and stressors for and reaction of individuals and families.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, BSC 3271 (or BI 3371), CHM 1110, NUR 3270 and NUR 3271.
Credits: 8 cr.
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NUR 3391 - THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC AND PHARMACOLOGIC BASES OF NURSING PRACTICE I
This course examines pathophysiological concepts of altered health states of selected body systems along with appropriate pharmacologic management and nursing implications. Includes basic principles of pharmacology; stress and adaptation; cell injury, aging and death; alterations in respiratory function, acid-base balance, fluids and electrolytes, renal function, the endocrine system, and the gastrointestinal system.
Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270, NUR 3271, BSC 1121, BSC 1122 and BSC 3271 or BI 3371.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 3392 - THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC AND PHARMACOLOGIC BASES OF NURSING II
This course examines pathophysiological concepts of altered health states along with appropriate pharmacologic management and nursing implications. Includes alterations in neurological function; cardiac function; immune function; and blood pressure, coagulation, blood flow, and other blood abnormalities.
Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270, NUR 3271, BSC 1121, BSC 1122, BSC 3271 or BI 3371.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4402 - WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
Designed to explore and analyze a wide range of women’s health issues from a multi disciplinary perspective. It is presented in an online format utilizing feminist pedagogy.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4410 - ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
An overview of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) will be presented in this course. Individual therapies and their use will be examined. Current research will be analyzed. The impact of cultural diversity on the use of CAT and conflicts with traditional medicine will also be discussed.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4411 - CASE STUDIES IN NURSING
This course focuses on improving the student’s ability to plan and deliver high quality nursing care through the use of patient case studies. These case studies will include all aspects of nursing care and will help enhance the student’s critical thinking abilities, improve efficiency with the nursing process and contribute to communication skills.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4412 - MENTAL HEALTH CARE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
This course provides an overview of the history and current status of the treatment of the mentally ill in the United States and across the globe. Perspectives on causation and care will be explored, as well as current mental health prevention and promotion strategies. Concepts of prevention and promotion are explored across the lifespan and across cultures with a focus on the mental health of special populations and communities.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4413 - NCLEX PREPARATION
This course focuses on improving the student’s ability to utilize critical thinking and test-taking strategies to enhance readiness to take the RN licensure exam (CLEX-RN). The structure of the NLCEX-RN Test Plan is explored in depth, with emphasis on client needs and integrated processes.
Prerequisites & Notes: Take: NUR 3370 & NUR 3371.
Credits: 1 cr.
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NUR 4417 - COMMUNITY NURSING PRACTICE AND PRINCIPLES
This course will provide registered nurses who did not have community health principles in their basic nursing programs with information on aspects of practice unique to functioning in community and public settings. The course includes theoretical and practice models that are basic to preparing students for the specialty of Community Health Nursing. Student in this course will learn to apply the nursing process to a community client using the Neuman Systems Model. This course is only for RN students who have a bachelors degree in an area other than nursing and are planning on attending Mansfield University’s MSN program.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4427 - SHAPING THE NURSING PROFESSION: A HISTORY OF NURSING IN THE US
This course explores the existing historiography on the development of the nursing profession in the United States. The class focuses on historical literature, which provides perspectives on individuals, social movement, and institution building that contributed to transformations in the practice of nursing. Comparisons to development in related social groups provides context for understanding issues of class, gender, and social power.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits
Credits: 3cr.
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NUR 4433 - HEALTH PROMOTION
An interdisciplinary, international investigation of health promotion taught from the perspective of various disciplines with an emphasis on issues of nutrition, exercise, health behaviors and motivational theory. It is designed to familiarize students with implementing strategies for health promotion and disease prevention on the personal and community level. Active participation by the student in a health promotion project will be required.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4454 - GERONTICS/NORMAL AGING
Provides both theoretical content and interaction with the well-elderly. Assessing and assisting the aging to maintain wellness will be the major focus.
Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270, NUR 3271 and SOC 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4460 - CURRENT ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING
This is a seminar that examines current trends, controversies, questions, and dilemmas of professional nursing as well as the influence of political, ethical/legal, economic, and societal issues on the practice of nursing. The capstone project in this course is designed to illustrate the connection between general education and the profession of nursing.
Prerequisites & Notes: Take NUR 3361, NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 & NUR 3392.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4465 - RURAL HEALTH ISSUES
The central focus of this course is to define and conceptually explore the essence of rurality and rural health issues. A comparison of the uniqueness of rural health issues will be explored from a global and cultural perspective. Identifying the cross cutting factors that tie rural to urban health care systems will assist the student to develop and understanding of the advocacy role of rural health care providers.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHE-1120, CHE-2220 or NUR-3271 or RN status
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4471 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Explores the scope of community health nursing considering the multiple frameworks of nursing theory and process, family theory and practice, and public health principles. Emphasis is placed on studying the relationships between individual, family, and community health care needs.
Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 or NUR 3392 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 6 cr.
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NUR 4472 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Focuses on the mental health concepts relative to the nursing care of clients. The nursing process is examined and applied primarily with individuals, but also includes families, groups, and communities and takes place in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed upon the nurse’s role of collaboration with other health care professionals in meeting the health care needs of clients at all levels of prevention.
Prerequisites & Notes: Junior level nursing courses.
Credits: 6 cr.
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NUR 4480 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING
This course introduces the student to leadership and management concepts as they apply to professional nursing practice.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: NUR 3361, NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 & NUR 3392.
Credits: 3 cr.
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NUR 4490 - CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH MULTISYSTEM STRESSORS
Advanced concepts of acute care nursing are applied to complex health problems in clients with multisystem stressors.
Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 and NUR 3392.
Credits: 8 cr.
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NUR 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.
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PHL 1100 - METHODS OF INQUIRY
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the tools and skills they will need in order to take charge of their learning and be academically successful in college. Students will be introduced to methods for identifying and using information critically and ethically and will practice recognizing essential elements of reasoning. They will recognize basic fallacies and discover how to access their own thinking, as well as assess the ideas and arguments of others. By the end of the course, students will have learned about methods of inquiry and elements of reasoning used in the various liberal arts disciplines.
Credits: 3cr
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PHL 1191 - ETHICAL ISSUES IN ALLIED HEALTH CARE
Especially designed for individuals pursuing careers in respiratory therapy and radiology technology. Topics include informed consent, paternalism, professional accountability, access to professional services, policy implications and the control of technology, and the benefits of health-care practices. May not be used as a substitute in the Nursing Program for PHL 3380; not a General Education Humanities course.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 2200 - CRITICAL THINKING
This course is designed to improve a student’s ability to recognize and evaluate arguments and claims as they occur in a variety of contexts, such as editorials, articles, debates, newscasts, speeches, advertisements, and conversations. Logical fallacies, common ways in which arguments go wrong, will be studied, along with the features of good reasoning. Various forms of inductive or informal argumentation will be analyzed, including scientific, legal and everyday reasoning.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 2201 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Examines the basic foundational beliefs in the religious, scientific, ethical, and political dimensions of life. Exercises the student’s ability to identify his/her own basic beliefs and subject these to critical evaluation. Examples of issues discussed are whether ethical values are relative, the existence of God, the nature of justice, and human freedom.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 2202 - CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS
Analyzes moral arguments pertaining to difficult contemporary issues, with emphasis on clarifying and evaluating these. Discussion subjects include: abortion, euthanasia, the moral status of animals, the environment, the rights of women and minorities, censorship and pornography, etc. Course goal is to enable the student to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the various positions on each issue. PHL 2202 is suitable as an entry level course in Philosophy.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 2205 - LAW, MORALITY and AUTHORITY
This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of texts, issues and concepts fundamental in the Western tradition. It revolves around fundamental political concepts including the polis, sovereignty, citizenship, liberty, justice, law, and rights. Significant time will be spent discussing the enforcement of morals or social norms by law and the proper authority of the state over the individual. Primary sources will include (but are not limited to): Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. This course is approved in the Ethics and Civic Responsibility block of General Education and will foster students’ skill in conceptual and textual analysis.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 2259 - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Analyzes the validity of various proofs of God’s existence. Also examines religious language, the difference between faith and reason, the question of religious authority, and the reasonableness of the religious lifestyle.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 2350 - PHILOSOPHY AND POPULAR CULTURE
Using a variety of contemporary examples and case studies from American culture, which may change from one course offering to the next, the course will demonstrate Philosophy’s relevance in the mainstream popular culture. Course emphasizes development in critical thought, analysis, and communication skills. With instructor’s approval, may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3230 - FORMAL LOGIC
Examines forms of argumentation and formal reasoning, including inductive inference, categorical syllogisms, and propositional logic. In addition to examining both standard and non-standard categorical arguments, this course provides an introduction to symbolic notation, the use of truth tables, and the rules of natural deduction. Required for the Philosophy major.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3250 - PHILOSOPHY AND POPULAR CULTURE
Using a variety of contemporary examples and case studies from American culture, which may change for one course offering to the next, the course will demonstrate Philosophy’s relevance and application in the mainstream popular culture. Course emphasizes development in critical thought, and analysis, and communication skills. With instructor’s approval, may be repeated for credit. Must have earned 30 credits.
Credits: 3cr
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PHL 3260 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
This course will examine both moral reasoning and ethical principles as they apply to issues and practices in such professions as business, education, law, police work, scientific research, clinical psychology and psychiatry, social work and information technology. Each offering may emphasize different professions or one specific profession.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3300 - PHILOSOPHY OF THE ARTS
A detailed survey of both classical and modern aesthetic theories along with a criticism of each.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3305 - PHILOSOPHY AND FILM
Aesthetic, ethical and epistemological issues surrounding the moving image. Topics include: realism, neo-realism, the new wave, feminism and the influence of existential and Marxist philosophies on cinematic theory.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3310 - SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in social and political discourse. Topics include: liberty and its limits, human rights, economic and social justice, the nature of political obligation and disobedience. Emphasis is on evaluating philosophical theories from both contemporary and historical sources.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, PHL 2205 or PHL 2350.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3316 - ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
An analysis of philosophical and ethical arguments involving environmental issues. Topics include the nature of rights, models of normative decision-making, and case studies.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3320 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in legal discourse and reasoning. Topics will include: the nature of law and legal decision making; theories of justice, privacy, responsibility and punishment. Emphasis is on examining specific legal cases from both contemporary and historical sources.
Prerequisites & Notes: 30 earned credits
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3330 - EASTERN PHILOSOPHY
An examination of selected Asian philosophies and philosophical traditions with a specific focus in the nature of reality and of the self. While the primary focus is on Buddhism, elements of Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism will be explored. Continuing focus is on comparing and contrasting Eastern approaches to reality with traditional Western approaches but the primary goal is to offer ways that Asian approaches to reality are of significant importance in everyday, Western life.
Prerequisites & Notes: 30 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3333 - HISTORY OF RELIGIONS IN NORTH AMERICA
Surveys the impact of the development of religious movements, institutions, ideas, practices and values on US and Canadian cultures, politics and society.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3340 - ETHICS
An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in ethical discourse. Topics include: values, virtues, rights and responsibilities, what makes “the good life,” and liberty. Emphasis is on evaluating philosophical theories from both contemporary and historical sources, including (but not limited to) virtue ethics, utilitarianism, natural law, Kantian ethics, care ethics, egoism, and Stoicism.
Prerequisites & Notes: 30 credits completed
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3365 - SCIENCE AND VALUES
Examines problems raised by science and technology. Topics will include: the ethics of experimentation; racism and sexism in science; the limits to technological growth; ecological and nuclear disaster; creationism versus evolutionism; ugliness and beauty in a technological environment. This course is geared to both specialists and non-specialists in philosophy or science.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3380 - HEALTH CARE ETHICS
Health care does not exist in a vacuum and neither do the concepts learned in this course, which offers a thorough examination of the arguments designed to provide solutions to moral problems commonly faced by patients and health care providers. Topics include: confidentiality; reproductive rights; death, dying and euthanasia; the distribution of scarce resources (including health insurance plans). No background in philosophy or in medicine is necessary.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3390 - EXISTENTIALISM
Analyzes this twentieth-century movement which emphasizes human uniqueness and value. Existential themes include freedom, commitment, self-determination, and authenticity. Major philosophers considered are Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 3470 - THEORIES OF MIND AND KNOWLEDGE
A study of some of the philosophical theories involved in understanding the nature of the human mind and what constitutes knowledge. Some of the topics or concepts which may be examined are behaviorism, identify theory, folk psychology, functionalism, consciousness, intentionality, belief, justification, skepticism, and artificial intelligence. Attention will be paid to recent developments in neuroscience and the social sciences, especially psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 and 45 earned credits or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 4420 - CLASSICAL GREEK PHILOSOPHY
A deep investigation into Ancient Greek Philosophy with a specific focus on Plato and Aristotle. Content may also include the pre-Socratics.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, PHL 2350, HON 1111 or HON 1112 and Must have earned 45 credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 4422 - TOPICS IN MODERN PHILOSOPHY
Includes study of the philosophical thought of the early philosophers whose investigations culminated in the contemporary scientific method. Philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries are examined, including Descartes, Locke and Hume. Specific problem areas discussed are: the mind-body relationship, the possibility of knowledge, perception, and the status of ideas.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, PHL 2350, HON 1111 or HON 1112 and Must have earned 45 credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 4423 - TWENTIETH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY
Analysis of the defining features of major philosophical movements in the twentieth century. The movements which may be examined include linguistic analysis, logical positivism, pragmatism, philosophy of mind, postmodernism, and feminism.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 and 45 earned credits or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHL 4450 - INTERNSHIP
Information can be obtained from Philosophy chairperson. No more than 6 credits count toward the Philosophy major.
Credits: 3 - 12 cr.
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PHL 4490 - SEMINAR
An intense, supervised investigation of a specialized problem in philosophy or into the writings of a particular philosopher and philosophical movement.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202, and either 45 credits earned or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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PHL 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 - 3 credits at one time.
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PHY 1180 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Introduction to the application of mathematical analysis to physical situations. Problem solving using algebraic, statistical, calculus, and computer methods.
Prerequisites & Notes: Corequisite: MA 2231.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 1191 - PHYSICS I
A one-year sequential calculus physics course discussing classical mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, classical electricity and magnetism, optics and waves, modern physics. Application of physics to life science is made in problem selection and laboratory experimentation.
Prerequisites & Notes: Corequisite: MA 2231.
Credits: 4 cr.
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PHY 1192 - PHYSICS II
Continuation of PHY 1191.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHY 1191.
Credits: 4 cr.
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PHY 2210 - GENERAL PHYSICS I
A calculus based, introductory physics course emphasizing classical concepts. Selected topics include: motion, work and energy, gravitation, electricity and magnetism, and electromagnetic waves.
Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2231. Co-requisite: MA 2232.
Credits: 4 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge - Natural and Physical Sciences,
Natural Sciences
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PHY 2211 - GENERAL PHYSICS II
Continuation of PHY 1191 or PHY 2210.
Prerequisites & Notes: Corequisite: MA 2233.
Credits: 4 cr.
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PHY 3264 - PHYSICAL METHODS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
An advanced treatment of the physical methods used in the investigation of criminal activities. Topics covered include: statistical treatment of data, material properties of matter, ballistics, hair and fiber identification, physical markings, and spectral analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHM 1110, SCI 1104 and SCI 1107.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3311 - MODERN PHYSICS I
An introduction to 20th century physics, including the structure of atoms and nuclei, basic ideas of quantum mechanics and solid state theory.
Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233. Corequisite: MA 3311.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3312 - MODERN PHYSICS II
Continuation of PHY 3311.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3313 - PHYSICAL MECHANICS I
An analytic treatment of classical mechanics covering the methods of statics and dynamics of rigid bodies with application to physical problems; small oscillations, generalized coordinates and Lagrange’s equations.
Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233 and PHY 2211. Corequisite: MA 3311.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3314 - PHYSICAL MECHANICS II
Continuation of PHY 3313.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3315 - ANALOG ELECTRONICS
The basics of analog electronics will be discussed and explored in the lab. Topics covered include: Kirchoff’s laws, Thevennin equivalent circuits, time varying signals, filters, diodes, transistors, and amplifiers.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHY 2211. Co-requisite: MA 3311.
Credits: 4 cr.
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PHY 3316 - DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
The basics of digital electronics will be discussed and explored in the lab. Topics covered include: binary systems, boolean algebra and logic gates, information registers, memory circuits, and digital microprocessors.
Credits: 4 cr.
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PHY 3317 - PHYSICAL OPTICS
Wave phenomena, electromagnetic theory of light, interference, diffraction, polarization and nonlinear optics.
Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233, MA 3311 and PHY 2211.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3318 - THERMODYNAMICS
An introduction to thermal physics and kinetic theory.
Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233, MA 3311 and PHY 2211.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3319 - INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE PHYSICS
A brief summary of the theory underlying the behavior of solids. Emphasis on transport theory, interaction of light and matter, semiconductor devices, superconductors and lasers.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHY 3312, MA 2233, and MA 3311.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 3321 - SELECTED TOPICS I
Any selected topic not sufficiently covered in a general course.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 4401 - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I
Foundations of electromagnetic theory including electrostatics, dielectric theory, magnetic properties.
Prerequisites & Notes: MA 3311 and PHY 2211.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 4402 - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM II
Continuation of PHY 4401.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 4407 - INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS
An introduction to wave mechanical and axiomatic approaches with simple applications.
Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233, MA 3311 and PHY 3312.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 4415 - PHYSICS RESEARCH I
Undergraduate physics research project initiated by the student and completed in conjunction with a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PHY 4440 - PHYSICS PRACTICUM
The physics practicum gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in physics while working with a private or public agency. The practical experience required augments the physics learned in the classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 - 6 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 6 credits. No more than 3 credits can count towards the major.
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PHY 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.
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PSC 2201 - INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
An introductory course on the major institutions and processes of the U.S. political system. Topics discussed include the principles of governance, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, civil rights and liberties, and policymaking.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 2204 - STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS
Examines the institutions and actors of state and local governments. Emphasizes the challenges facing subnational governments and the process and implementation of policymaking. The comparative method is used to explore a variety of approaches to state and local governance.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 2210 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Introduces students to the basic concepts, theories, actors, and issues of international relations. Provides an analytical framework from which to understand contemporary international relations. Topics discussed include causes of war, cooperation among countries, threats to international security, non-state actors, human rights, globalization, and transnational issues.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 2212 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
This course examines several major countries from all regions of the world. It addresses historical development, economic systems, political institutions and processes of each country from a comparative perspective.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 2245 - TERRORISM
This course examines terrorism in a global and political context. It covers varied definitions of terrorism, its sources, methods, and organizational structures. Specific movements in all regions of the world are included. Additional attention is given to the US in the post-9/11 world and issues that involve counter-terrorism and democracy.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3301 - CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
Examines how social, economic, and psychological factors shape political attitudes and behavior. Covers the study of public opinion, political participation, and voting behavior. Addresses issues related to building a civic-minded public.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3306 - CAMPAIGNS and ELECTIONS
This course focuses on the US electoral process and the actors involved in political campaigns, including political parties and interest groups. It critiques the strategies and tactics of political campaigns. Topics include grassroots organizing, the effect of media, negative campaigns, and campaign finance and electoral reform.
Prerequisites & Notes: 3 credits of PSC.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3308 - SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS
Techniques and procedures for processing social science data. Ability to develop and evaluate research report and to judge how findings may be applied to improve political science practices are the primary goals of the course. Previous training in statistics strongly recommended.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3311 - SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in social and political discourse. Topics include: liberty and its limits, human rights, economic and social justice, the nature of political obligation and disobedience. Emphasis is on evaluating philosophical theories from both contemporary and historical sources.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, PHL 2205 or PHL 2350.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3312 - CANADA, MEXICO AND THE U.S.
Explores the political systems of these three North American countries in a comparative perspective. Specific focus on political institutions, cultures, processes, policies in each country. Special attention to NAFTA.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3322 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in legal discourse and reasoning. Topics will include the nature of law and legal decision making, theories of justice, privacy, responsibility and punishment. Emphasis is on examining specific legal cases from both contemporary and historical sources.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3328 - GLOBALIZATION
Examines the major theoretical approaches to globalization. Explores the growth and impact of globalization and how it affects economic, cultural, political, and human development. Analyzes global issues and the major actors involved in globalization, including states, international organizations, multinational corporations, and nongovernmental organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3340 - INTELLIGENCE STUDIES
This course focuses on intelligence analysis-what it is, who does it, and who uses it. It includes an examination of the development of the intelligence community, tensions between this community and policy makers, and implications for democratic governance.
Prerequisites & Notes: 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3cr.
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PSC 3350 - HUMAN RIGHTS and INTERNATIONAL ACTIVISM
Focuses on the promotion and protection of human rights in the international political system. Examines international networks of activists and their effect on international relations. Topics include war crimes, humanitarian intervention, environmental policies, and workers’ rights.
Prerequisites & Notes: 3 credits of PSC.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3351 - INTERNATIONAL LAW
This course focuses on the major principles of international jurisprudence. It includes an analysis of the purposes and functions of international organizational (IOs), which play a significant role in bringing order to the international political system. Particular attention will be paid to case law involving the World Court and the International Criminal Court, as well as other international legal institutions.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 3377 - LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS
Examines the political systems of the Latin American region in terms of historical, political, economic, and social aspects. Special attention to the idea of political development and change.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 4401 - TOPICS IN AMERICAN POLITICS
Examines in depth a specific aspect of the American political system, such as interest groups, political parties, the media, political campaigns and elections, or the judicial system.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 4402 - THE US PRESIDENCY
Examines the roles and powers of the executive branch in the US political system. Addresses the historical development of the institution and the relationship with other political actors (particularly Congress). Includes how the changing media and public environment has impacted the presidency and highlights the most recent campaigns.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 4404 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Studies the U.S. Constitution in a historical context. Focuses on the federal judiciary, mainly the Supreme Court, as the primary interpreter of the Constitution. Analyzes major landmark court decisions that have shaped American civil liberties and civil rights.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 4412 - TOPICS IN GLOBAL POLITICS
Examines a global aspect of politics, such as a regional focus (e.g. the Middle East) or a thematic focus (e.g. developing countries, international war and peace).
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 4415 - U S FOREIGN POLICY
Examines the content and process of U.S. foreign policy since 1900. Emphasis is on interests, objectives and strategies in key regions as well as domestic forces and constraints.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: HST 4415.
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PSC 4430 - GLOBAL DEMOCRATICIZATION
Examines the concepts related to democratic theory, early forms of democratic practices, the development of democracy in Europe and the U.S., and the spread of democracy worldwide. Special attention given to why and how countries become - or fail to become - democratic.
Prerequisites & Notes: Take 3 credits of PSC and Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 4444 - POLITICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR
This capstone course centers on a student driven research project that demonstrates discipline-specific skills and knowledge.
Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 60 earned credits and PSC major.
Credits: 1 cr.
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PSC 4449 - PRACTICUM
Designed to give experience in the work of an agency or organization and an understanding of its position in the community. The student should become aware of the agency/organization’s philosophy and goals, its formal and informal organization, and its role in the political system.
Credits: 1 -5 cr.
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