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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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  • PE 453 - Sport Psychology (C)

    This course examines the effects of psychological factors, such as personality, motivation, group dynamics, psychomotor activity, and other psychological aspects of sports on participation and performance, as well as examining the effects of participation on the psychological make-up of the individual.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PE 454 - Biomechanics (C)

    This course emphasizes the mechanical principles of human movement (including muscular and skeletal principles) during physical education, wellness, and sport.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ALHS 250 or PE 250/250L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PE 467 - Coaching Swimming (C)

    Theory and practice of individual fundamentals and team strategies. Organization and management procedures specific to swimming.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 468 - Coaching Tennis

    Teaching of fundamental skills for competitive tennis for men and women. Tennis singles and doubles strategy; management and coaching procedures; classroom, court demonstration, and participation.

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 469 - Coaching Baseball/Softball (C)

    Course studies the theory and practice of individual skill fundamentals, team strategies, organization, and management principles. The students conduct an intensive analysis of game strategies and will execute playing skills.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 470 - Coaching Basketball (C)

    Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for basketball.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 471 - Coaching Football (C)

    Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for football.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 472 - Coaching Golf (C)

    The teaching of fundamental skills and rules in competitive golf.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 473 - Coaching Track & Field/Cross Country (C)

    Study of the techniques of teaching fundamentals of track and field/cross country skills, scientific training methods, rules, and event techniques.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 474 - Coaching Wrestling (C)

    The teaching of fundamental skills in competitive wrestling. Skills, fundamentals, and basic moves will be discussed and demonstrated with class participation. Strategy for individual wrestler on the mat and for team situations will be included.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 475 - Coaching Volleyball (C)

    Fundamental techniques and strategy with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for volleyball.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 476 - Coaching Gymnastics (C)

    The teaching of fundamental skills in competitive gymnastics. Teaching and spotting of advanced skills needed for competition. Review of high school, national, and international rules.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 480 - K-12 Methods of Teaching PE (C)

    In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 education, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-12 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-12 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: SEED 417

    Credits: 3


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  • PE 484 - PE Methods & Supervision of Activities/Physically Disabled

    Class content considers research, instructional programs, and techniques in physical education for individuals with chronic and permanent physical disabilities based on indicators, limitations, and needs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  PE 352

    Credits: 2


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  • PE 487 - PE Methods & Supervision of Activities/Developmentally Disabled

    Class content considers research, instructional programs and techniques in physical activity for individuals with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, learning disabilities and emotionally/behaviorally disordered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  PE 352

    Credits: 3


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  • PE 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • PE 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PE 493 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PE 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-12


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  • PE 495 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • PE 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • PHAR 452 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    The course will provide an introductory and concise introduction to modern pharmacology, the science of how substances affect the body. Emphasis in the course will be given to the concepts and principles of pharmacology as illustrated by important drugs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PHGY 230 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • PHGY 210 - Human Physiology

    Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations of human physiological processes both normal and abnormal.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ANAT 142 or Instructor consent Course corequisite: PHGY 210L

    Credits: 4


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  • PHGY 210L - Human Physiology Lab

    Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations of human physiological processes both normal and abnormal.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHGY 210

    Credits: 0


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  • PHGY 220 - Human Anatomy/Physiology I

    Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course.  Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite:  PHGY 220L

    Credits: 4


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  • PHGY 220L - Human Anatomy/Physiology Laboratory

    Laboratory work will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite:  PHGY 220

    Credits: 0


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  • PHGY 230 - Human Anatomy/Physiology II

    This course is a continuation of material covered in PHGY 220.  Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course.  Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  PHGY 220 Course corequisite:  PHGY 230L

    Credits: 4


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  • PHGY 230L - Human Anatomy/Physiology II Laboratory

    Laboratory work will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the body.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite:  PHGY 230

    Credits: 0


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  • PHGY 420 - Advanced Human Physiology

    Comprehensive study of the physiology of the human.  This course will emphasize the study of homeostatic mechanisms and systems interaction at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels.  Laboratory exercises will include clinically relevant measurement of human function and inquiry-based analysis of human physiology concepts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  “C” or better required in both PHGY 220 and PHGY 230 or consent of instructor

    Credits: 4


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  • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy (C)

    Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: CLHU 100

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 200 - Introduction to Logic (C)

    Introduces the formal study of argumentation, including forms of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, proofs, refutations, and fallacies.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 215 - Introduction to Social-Political Philosophy (C)

    The relation of theories of human nature, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics to the order in society.  The search for order for society: major political and social theories from Socrates to the present and critical analysis of these theories.

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    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (C)

    Examines the major currents and components of ethical theory from classical times to the present, investigating problems arising from specific theories, as well as critically analyzing the validity of these theories for current ethical concerns.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 233 - Philosophy & Literature

    Examination of selected topics from the Western World’s literacy tradition and analysis of their contributions in the areas of philosophy of life, philosophy of religion, and the concepts of duty and human nature.   Study and discussion of topics in relation to their significance for the individual.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 292 - Topics

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PHIL 338 - Philosophy of Law (C)

    A critical examination of major views in the foundations of legal theory. Recommended for students considering law as a career.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: POLS 338

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 391 - Independent Study (C)

    Supervised reading in philosophic classics or topics with conferences and written reports.

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    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PHIL 392 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

     

    Credits: 1-5


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  • PHIL 411 - Ancient Philosophy

    Study of the beginnings of western philosophy and the problems investigated by Greek philosophers, with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle.

    Cross-listed: CLHU 411

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 413 - Medieval Philosophy

    Study of the serious problems about the cosmos, knowledge, and the divine investigated by medieval thinkers such as Augustine and Aquinas.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 414 - Modern Philosophy

    Readings and discussion of works selected from early modern philosophers such as Bacon, Hobbes, DesCartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 416 - Contemporary Philosophy

    Examination of major contemporary writings in such fields as existentialism, phenomenology, pragmatism, logical positivism, analytic philosophy, and recent metaphysical inquiries.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 420 - Ethics and Value Theory

    Critical analysis of traditional and recent theories of moral goodness, duty, happiness, and freedom with an investigation of the nature, types, and criteria of value.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 422 - Social and Political Philosophy

    Study of classical theories of social and political organization that have been influential in the formation of contemporary social and political practice, including views of Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and J.S. Mill. Focus is on bases of legitimate authority; rights and duties of citizenship and the role of the state with respect to individual liberty.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 430 - Symbolic Logic and Logical Theory

    Development of the mastery of symbolic logic and investigation of the foundations and structure of modern systems.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 433 - Philosophy of Physical Science

    Critical examination of selected concepts, presuppositions, principles, and methods of physical thought.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 440 - Metaphysics

    Inquiry into the fundamental problems concerning the nature of the cosmos, what it is to exist, the nature of the divine, and first principles.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 443 - Theory of Knowledge

    Systematic examination of topics and problems in epistemology, such as the nature and possibility of knowledge, cognitive activities related to knowing, and questions of proof, evidence, and reasons.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 454 - Environmental Ethics (C)

    Presents humanity’s relationship to the environment, its responsibility to nature, and its obligations to future generations, attending to both theory and applications, including the debate over causes of environmental crisis, the value of endangered species, the wilderness, and natural objects; the seriousness of the growing global population and obligations to feed the poor, the feasibility of sustaining an ecological responsible society.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: BIOL 454

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 460 - American Indian Thought

    Approaches American Indian thought from an experiential point of view. Examines myth and legends to construct the outlook or world view of the American Indian.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: AIS 257 or HIST 257 or Instructor consent

    Cross-listed: AIS 460

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 462 - Modern Political Philosophy

    An analysis of the main influences in the development of political theory from Machiavelli to the present.

    Cross-listed: POLS 462

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 464 - Biomedical Ethics

    Ethical problems generated by recent scientific, social, and legal developments such as right to life, right to die, right to health care, genetics research and counseling, doctor patient rights and definitions of health, personhood, and death will be discussed and analyzed in terms of traditional ethical issues and concepts with an emphasis on the ethical decision making process.

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 470 - Philosophy of Religion (C)

    Presents critical inquiry concerning the concept of faith and its relation to reason and belief, the nature of religious experience, concepts of the sacred and the divine, and problems of cross-cultural understanding.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: REL 370

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 487 - Aesthetics

    Investigation of major aesthetic theories and critical analysis of problems concerning the nature of aesthetic judgment in science, and in the arts.

    Cross-listed: ARTH 413, CLHU 487, ENGL 487, THEA 469

    Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PHIL 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • PHIL 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-5


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  • PHPH 420 - The Biology of Women Across the Lifespan

    The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract, fetal development, puberty, sexuality, pregnancy and parturition, lactation, contraception, menopause and aging, sexually transmitted diseases and diseases of women.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite:  PHGY 220 and PHGY 230

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    Dual listed with PHPH 520

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (C)

    This is the first course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. The sequence is appropriate for pre-professional majors requiring two semesters of physics. Topics include classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 or 125 or 281 Course corequisite: PHYS 111L

    Note
    Credit will not be allowed in both PHYS 111 and PHYS 211

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Laboratory (C)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 111.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 111

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II (C)

    This course is the second course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, optics, and some modern physics concepts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PHYS 111 Course corequisite: PHYS 113L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 113L - Introduction to Physics II Laboratory (C)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 113.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 113

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • PHYS 185 - Introduction to Astronomy I (C)

    This is a descriptive course that introduces students to solar system astronomy. Emphasis is placed on the development of astronomy, optical instruments and techniques, and solar system objects.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 185L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PHYS 185L - Introduction to Astronomy I Laboratory (C)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 185.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 185

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • PHYS 187 - Introduction to Astronomy II (C)

    This course is a descriptive course that introduces stellar astronomy. Emphasis will be placed on stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 187L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PHYS 187L - Introduction to Astronomy II Laboratory (C)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 187.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 187

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • PHYS 211 - University Physics I (C)

    This is the first course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include classical mechanics and thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 123 or 125 Course corequisite: PHYS 211L

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    Credit will not be allowed in both PHYS 111 and PHYS 211

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory (C)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 211.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 211

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • PHYS 213 - University Physics II (C)

    This course is the second course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, and optics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PHYS 211 Course corequisite: PHYS 213L

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    Credit will not be allowed in both PHYS 113 and PHYS 213

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • PHYS 213L - University Physics II Laboratory (C)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 213.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PHYS 213

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • PHYS 332 - Experimental Modern Physics I

    A one-semester laboratory to acquaint the student with concepts, equipment, and techniques appropriate to current experimental physics. Experiments are taken from atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics, and wave optics.

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    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Lab fee charged

    Credits: 2


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  • PHYS 334 - Experimental Modern Physics II

    Laboratory course with an emphasis on experimental design, data-acquisition and analysis, and reporting on topics in Nuclear and Particle Physics and Materials Science.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  PHYS 332 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 2


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  • PHYS 385 - The Energy Crisis

    Survey of energy resources and usage. The physics and geology and fossil fuels, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar and geothermal energy, and environmental effect.

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    Designed for non-majors

    Cross-listed: ESCI 385

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 391 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • PHYS 421 - Electromagnetism (C)

    This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 213 and MATH 321

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • PHYS 424 - Digital Electronics (C)

    This course covers electronic components, digital circuits and their application to interfacing computers with the outside world.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 213 or  PHYS 113 and CSC 150

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    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: CSC 424

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 431 - Introduction to Modern Physics (C)

    This course concentrates on observations and theories of the 20th Century that carried the physicists’ world-view beyond the classical.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 113 or 213; MATH 123 or 125

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 433 - Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (C)

    This course covers fundamental topics in nuclear physics and elementary particles. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear spectra and structure, nuclear models, elementary particle theories and high energy physics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 431 or 471

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 439 - Solid State Physics (C)

    This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: MATH 321; PHYS 431 or 471

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • PHYS 441 - Thermodynamics (C)

    This course is an intermediate level thermodynamics course dealing with systems from a macroscopic perspective. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and equilibria.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 213; MATH 225

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • PHYS 443 - Statistical Physics (C)

    This course provides a systematic introduction to the use of statistical principles applied to the study of thermodynamic systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 341; MATH 321

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    Credits: 2


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  • PHYS 451 - Classical Mechanics (C)

    This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 321

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • PHYS 461 - Optics (C)

    This is an intermediate level study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include analysis of refraction phenomena, thick lenses, wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 113 or PHYS 213 and MATH 225

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PHYS 471 - Quantum Mechanics (C)

    This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrodinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 213; MATH 321

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • PHYS 481 - Mathematical Physics (C)

    This course looks at mathematical methods used to formulate and solve problems in various fields of physics. Topics are chosen from: series solutions, special functions, computational methods, complex variables, multi-variate methods, transform methods, and other areas of mathematical applications to physics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PHYS 431; MATH 321

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • PHYS 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • PHYS 497 - Cooperative Education (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • PHYS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

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    Credits: 0-12


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  • POLS 100 - American Government (C)

    A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies.

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    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 101 - American Government Honors (C)

    A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies. Honors course.

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    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 102 - American Political Issues (C)

    Provides an in-depth exploration of a particular problem or issue, such as environmental control, minorities or poverty. Students learn the basic skills needed to succeed as a political science major.

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    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 141 - Governments of the World (C)

    An introduction to political systems of the world, emphasizing political philosophy and comparative government. The course focuses on democratic systems other than the United States, authoritarian systems and third world systems.

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    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Overviews the criminal justice institutions involved in the operations of criminal law including the police, the attorney, the bail system, the trial, the guilty plea, sentencing, corrections and an analysis of criminal law in terms of why certain kinds of conduct are criminal in our society.

    Cross-listed: CJUS 201

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 204 - The Skills of Leadership

    This course will feature a series of intensive workshops on such crucial leadership skills as parliamentary procedure, the moderating of democratic forums, dispute mediation, lobbying, media relations, planning, and budgeting. Depending upon the workshops, specialists and practitioners in these areas will be brought in to teach and discuss their specialties. The course may be repeated more than once for credit if the content is different.

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    Registration restriction: Permission of the Instructor required.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • POLS 210 - State & Local Government (C)

    An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments.

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    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 226 - Introduction to Public Policy

    Provides an introduction to the politics and processes of public policy making in the U.S. through the study of one or more areas of public policy. The dynamics of agenda setting, policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation are explored with an emphasis on particular cases.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 250 - World Politics (C)

    A study of international relations including the sources of power and conflict, and the methods by which states compete and cooperate with each other. Additional international actors and contemporary issues will be addressed.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 263 - Introduction to Political Theory

    An analysis of selected concepts and problems in political theory. Though reference will be made to great political thinkers of the past, primary emphasis is placed on viewing issues in the contemporary context.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 301 - Introduction to Law and Legal Issues

    An introduction to the study of law, its nature and processes, and a survey of selected laws and regulations that currently affect society. This course is ideal for students thinking of law school, as the student will be exposed to different laws and teaching styles of law professors. Students will have an opportunity to practice legal skills through writing exercises. The class is taught by School of Law faculty with some participation by law students.

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    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 316 - South Dakota Legislative Issues (C)

    An analysis of the issues confronting the state legislature, with attention to political, economic, and sociological dimensions, emphasizing the role of party leaders, interest groups, and communication media.

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    Credits: 1-3


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