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Outdoor Education (OE) |
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OE 376 - Interpretive Media Unique Course
Students develop knowledge and skills with the interpretive media commonly needed in non-formal program settings. Applications include flyers, brochures, newsletters, signs, exhibits, websites, basic video editing, social media, and emerging technologies.
3 semester hours
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OE 392 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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OE 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 5 semester hours
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OE 492 - Topics Unique Course
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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OE 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 12 semester hours
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Physical Education (PE) |
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PE 100 - Activity Courses Common Course Number & Description
Activities stressing individual physical fitness and lifetime activities according to student needs and interest.
1 semester hours
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PE 121 - Intermediate Swimming (level 4) Common Course Number & Description
This course further develops intermediate swimming skills. Stroke improvement, distance, and endurance, along with additional skills and more advanced water safety techniques, make up the emphasis of this course.
1 semester hours
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PE 180 - Foundations of HPER Common Course Number & Description
A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, and philosophical basis and professional opportunities of HPER/A professions. This course includes a review of the modern principles and related concepts which are applicable to physical activity.
2 semester hours
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PE 181 - Fundamentals of Elementary PE Common Course Number & Description
This course introduces scientific and pedagogical concepts underlying effective physical education teaching practices. Appropriate teaching sequence, progression, and technique will be taught with emphasis on lesson design and implementation.
CoRequisite: PE-181L
2 semester hours
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PE 181L - Fundamentals of Elementary PE Lab Unique Course
This course develops the ability to perform, analyze, and remediate fundamental locomotor, manipulative, and stability skills with the purpose of developing skillful movers through instruction. Students will receive basic motor learning instruction applicable to fundamental movement skills. Appropriate teaching sequence, progression, and technique will be practiced. The lab course provides opportunity for practice and application of skills and abilities taught in PE 181, Fundamentals of Elementary PE.
CoRequisite: PE-181
1 semester hours
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PE 201 - Professional Preparation: Gymnastics Common Course Number & Description
Knowledge and skills necessary to enable students to lead, analyze, and prescribe improvements for skills and activities which are part of lifetime fitness development.
1 semester hours
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PE 204 - Professional Preparation: Rhythm & Dance Common Course Number & Description
Knowledge and skills necessary to enable students to lead, analyze, and prescribe improvements for skills and activities associated with participating in rhythm and lifetime dance activities. Focus will be placed on activities appropriate for school settings which contribute to personal development.
1 semester hours
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PE 263 - Physical Education Outdoors Unique Course
This course is an introduction to outdoor skills and activities for the professional physical educator. These activities are noncompetitive and suitable for participation throughout life in the outdoors.
3 semester hours
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PE 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 5 semester hours
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PE 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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PE 320 - Lifeguard Training Common Course Number & Description
The course focuses on skills and knowledge to properly assume responsibilities of lifeguards at swimming pools and non-surf beaches.
CoRequisite: PE-320L
1 semester hours
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PE 320L - Lifeguard Training Lab Unique Course
This course accompanies PE 320, Lifeguard Training, and focuses on Waterfront Lifeguarding, Waterpark Lifeguarding, Head Lifeguard, AED, and Oxygen Administration.
CoRequisite: PE-320
1 semester hours
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PE 321 - Water Safety Instructor Common Course Number & Description
Method of instruction and evaluation of water safety techniques. Successful students may earn American Red Cross water safety instructor certification.
1 to 2 semester hours
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PE 341 - Curriculum Development & Evaluation Common Course Number & Description
Philosophy, theory, and application of current curriculum foundations in K-12 physical education, including curriculum theory, organization, design, and assessment.
PreRequisite: PE-180
2 to 3 semester hours
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PE 352 - Adapted Physical Education Common Course Number & Description
Students are exposed to those impairments addressed in idea as they relate to physical education. Assessments, IEP development, and other elements necessary to successful inclusion are addressed. In addition, physical activities for special populations outside the school setting are also addressed.
2 to 3 semester hours
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PE 360 - K-8 Physical Education Methods Common Course Number & Description
Needs, characteristics, capacities of elementary-aged children (grades K-8); curriculum planning; methods and materials essential to program progression for developmentally appropriate activity in basic skills, games, rhythms, dance, and fitness activities; integrating movement activity on a school-wide basis as part of program efforts to enhance overall student wellness and academic readiness.
2 semester hours
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PE 363 - Skills Concepts Common Course Number & Description
Activity Placement Test required. The development of a basic understanding of selected activity skills and the knowledge necessary for performance error detection and correction are taught.
PreRequisite: PE-180 PE-181
CoRequisite: PE-363L
BH-PreRequisite: PE-181L
3 semester hours
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PE 363L - Skills Concepts Lab Unique Course
Activity Placement Test required. Skills Concepts Lab develops student’s ability to develop teaching progressions and sequences for dual, individual, and team activities and sports taught in K-12 Physical Education. This lab course requires students to develop, teach, and assess students.
PreRequisite: PE-180 PE-181
CoRequisite: PE-363
1 semester hours
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PE 364 - Skills Concepts II Unique Course
Skills Concepts II builds upon the Skills Concepts course with the integration of scientific concepts into performing, teaching, and assessing sport and activity skills. The course focuses on performance capability and knowledge necessary that enable students to create, teach, analyze and prescribe movement skills and activities involved in participating in sport, game and fitness activities. Activities addressed will be appropriate for school settings leading to K-12 student development.
PreRequisite: PE-363
CoRequisite: PE-364L
3 semester hours
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PE 364L - Skills Concepts II Lab Unique Course
The Skills Concepts II lab develops the student’s ability to integrate scientific concepts into developing, teaching, and assessing progressions and sequences in sport, game, and fitness activities taught in K-12 physical education. This lab course requires students to develop, teach, and assess students.
CoRequisite: PE-364
1 semester hours
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PE 440 - Organization & Administration of HPER/A Common Course Number & Description
Administrative policies and procedures of physical education and athletes, including intramural and interscholastic activity and athletics. Consideration is given to programming, leadership, budget, facilities, public relations, and related matters.
2 to 3 semester hours
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PE 453 - Sport Psychology Common Course Number & Description
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.
2 to 3 semester hours
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PE 469 - Coaching Baseball/Softball Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 2 semester hours
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PE 470 - Coaching Basketball Common Course Number & Description
Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for basketball.
1 to 2 semester hours
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PE 471 - Coaching Football Common Course Number & Description
Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for football.
1 to 2 semester hours
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PE 473 - Coaching Track & Field/Cross Country Common Course Number & Description
Study of the techniques of teaching fundamentals of track and field/cross country skills, scientific training methods, rules, and event techniques.
1 to 2 semester hours
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PE 475 - Coaching Volleyball Common Course Number & Description
Fundamental techniques and strategy with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for volleyball.
1 to 2 semester hours
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PE 481 - PE Methods & Evaluation Unique Course
In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 physical 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. This course also incorporates the quantitative and qualitative tests, measurements and evaluations for scientific and pedagogical practices of K-12 physical education.
PreRequisite: PE-121 PE-180 PE-181 PE-181L PE-201 PE-363 PE-363L
5 semester hours
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PE 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 4 semester hours
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PE 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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PE 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 12 semester hours
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Philosophy (PHIL) |
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy Common Course Number & Description
Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.
3 semester hours
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PHIL 200 - Introduction to Logic Common Course Number & Description
Introduces the formal study of argumentation, including forms of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, proofs, refutations, and fallacies.
3 semester hours
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PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics Common Course Number & Description
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.
3 semester hours
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PHIL 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 5 semester hours
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PHIL 416 - Contemporary Philosophy Common Course Number & Description
Examination of major contemporary writings in such fields as existentialism, phenomenology, pragmatism, logical positivism, analytic philosophy, and recent metaphysical inquiries.
3 semester hours
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PHIL 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 5 semester hours
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PHIL 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 5 semester hours
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Physics (PHYS) |
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PHYS 101 - Survey of Physics Common Course Number & Description
This is a one-semester conceptual course, designed to cover a
broad range of physics topics. Critical thinking skills are
developed as students apply topics to various problem situations.
Students are encouraged to relate concepts learned to personal
areas of interest. Topics include mechanics, states of matter,
wave motion, sound and electricity magnetism.
CoRequisite: PHYS-101L
3 to 4 semester hours
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PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 101.
CoRequisite: PHYS-101
0 to 1 semester hours
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PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I Common Course Number & Description
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.
PreRequisite:
MATH-102 MATH-115 MATH-120 MATH-121 MATH-123 MATH-125 or MATH-281
CoRequisite: PHYS-111L
3 to 4 semester hours
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PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 111.
CoRequisite: PHYS-111
0 to 1 semester hours
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PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II Common Course Number & Description
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.
PreRequisite:
PHYS-111
CoRequisite: PHYS-113L
3 to 4 semester hours
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PHYS 113L - Introduction to Physics II Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 113.
CoRequisite: PHYS-113
0 to 1 semester hours
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PHYS 185 - Introduction to Astronomy I Common Course Number & Description
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.
2 semester hours
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PHYS 185L - Introduction to Astronomy I Lab Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 185.
CoRequisite: PHYS-185
1 semester hours
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PHYS 211 - University Physics I Common Course Number & Description
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.
PreRequisite:
MATH-123 or MATH-125
CoRequisite: PHYS-211L
3 to 5 semester hours
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PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies Phys 211.
CoRequisite: PHYS-211
0 to 1 semester hours
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PHYS 213 - University Physics II Common Course Number & Description
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.
PreRequisite:
PHYS-211
CoRequisite: PHYS-213L
3 to 5 semester hours
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PHYS 213L - University Physics II Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 213.
CoRequisite: PHYS-213
0 to 1 semester hours
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PHYS 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 3 semester hours
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PHYS 331 - Introduction to Modern Physics Common Course Number & Description
This course concentrates on observations and theories of the 20th Century that carried the physicists’ world-view beyond the classical.
PreRequisite: PHYS-113 or PHYS-213
3 semester hours
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PHYS 341 - Thermodynamics Common Course Number & Description
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.
PreRequisite:
PHYS-213 MATH-225
2 to 3 semester hours
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PHYS 451 - Classical Mechanics Common Course Number & Description
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.
4 semester hours
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PHYS 471 - Quantum Mechanics Common Course Number & Description
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.
PreRequisite:
MATH-321
BH-PreRequisite: PHYS-331
3 to 4 semester hours
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PHYS 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 4 semester hours
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PHYS 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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PHYS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 12 semester hours
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Political Science (POLS) |
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POLS 100 - American Government Common Course Number & Description
A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies.
3 semester hours
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POLS 141 - Governments of the World Common Course Number & Description
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.
3 semester hours
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POLS 210 - State & Local Government Common Course Number & Description
An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments.
3 semester hours
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POLS 250 - Introduction to International Relations Common Course Number & Description
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.
3 semester hours
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POLS 263 - Intro to Political Theory Common Course Number & Description
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.
3 semester hours
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POLS 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 5 semester hours
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POLS 292 - Topics Unique Course
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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POLS 312 - Public Opinion and Polling Unique Course
This course introduces the history of measuring public opinion, explores the methods of polling, and provides the experience of both formulating and conducting a public opinion poll.
3 semester hours
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POLS 319 - Civic Engagement and Activism Unique Course
This class explores the role of citizens’ voices and prepares students for knowledgeable and responsible participation in a democratic society. Multiple perspectives will be used to integrate public scholarship, community engagement, and social action for democratic citizenship.
3 semester hours
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POLS 320 - Public Administration Common Course Number & Description
This course uses simulations and public management cases, as well as contemporary public administration literature, to introduce students to the theory and practice of public administration. Students work in teams to resolve issues and problems common to the public service environment.
3 semester hours
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POLS 341 - Europe Democratic Government Common Course Number & Description
Comparative study of selected governments of West Europe, especially Britain, France, Germany, and Italy; decision-making institutions; political culture; political parties.
3 semester hours
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POLS 342 - Revolution and Revolt Unique Course
This course explores the theory and history of revolutions and revolts from 1776 to the 21st century.
Cross-listed: HIST-342
3 semester hours
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POLS 345 - Model United Nations Unique Course
This course explores the institutional design, history, challenges, and competing rationales for the existence and responsibilities of the United Nations.
3 semester hours
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POLS 349 - Politics of Nonwestern Nations Common Course Number & Description
This course will be an introduction to the government and politics of Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American countries with emphasis on analyzing general issues in a comparative perspective rather than examining specific countries in detail.
3 semester hours
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POLS 376 - Democracy and Democratization Unique Course
This course explores democratic theory, the history of democratization in the global North and South, and the potential future for democratic government.
Cross-listed: HIST-376
3 semester hours
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POLS 391 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 6 semester hours
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POLS 400 - The President and the Congress Unique Course
In this study of the manner in which the President and the Congress share political power in the formation of public policy, the origins and functions of executive and legislative institutions will be explored, as well as the conflictual state of presidential-congressional relations.
PreRequisite: POLS-100
3 semester hours
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POLS 401 - United States Institutions Unique Course
This course will explore the constitutional basis, history, and politics of the three major institutions of the government of the United States (Congress, President, and Judiciary). There will be an emphasis on how these issues have created developments currently facing these three institutions of the federal government.
PreRequisite: POLS-100
3 semester hours
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POLS 402 - Judicial Process Unique Course
A study of the courts and judicial processes at the state and national levels emphasizes the relationship of the courts to the other branches of government in the United States.
PreRequisite: POLS-100
3 semester hours
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POLS 411 - International Political Economy Unique Course
This course will focus on the dynamic interplay of the structures and the processes which link economics and politics at the global level. Topics covered will include, but will not be limited to, such issues as foreign aid, international trade, multinational corporations, international debt, regional economic arrangements, international institutions, the global environment, North-South and East-West relationships, etc. Particular attention will be paid to US interests and options in the world.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as ECON 411)
PreRequisite: POLS-250 or ECON-202
3 semester hours
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POLS 417 - American Indian Government & Politics Common Course Number & Description
An in-depth investigation of Federal, State and tribal laws, and the historical development and status of treaties, legislation, court decisions, and tribal governments.
3 semester hours
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POLS 418 - History of Latin America Unique Course
Examines the political, social, and economic developments in Latin America for the pre- Columbian period to the present.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as HIST 418)
3 semester hours
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POLS 430 - Constitutional Law Common Course Number & Description
A study of the interpretation of the federal Constitution through leading decisions of the Supreme Court.
3 semester hours
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POLS 450 - American Indians and Their Lands Unique Course
This course is a comprehensive examination of the theories of sovereignty and property, the histories, policies, legislations, executive actions, court decisions, along with the contemporary issues, laws, regulations, mechanism and best practices involved in the many past and present complex land holding in Native America.
Cross-listed: AIS-450
3 semester hours
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POLS 459 - Political Geography Common Course Number & Description
An examination of world regions and concepts that have political significance, such as language, boundaries, electoral geography, the law of the sea, and nationalism. International, national, and local perspectives are addressed.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as GEOG 459)
3 semester hours
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POLS 461 - Early Political Philosophy Common Course Number & Description
Focus on classical Greek and Roman political thought. Basis on which these theories rest and the explanatory power of the various thought structures. Includes Plato, Aristotle.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as PHIL 423)
3 semester hours
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POLS 462 - Modern Political Philosophy Common Course Number & Description
Focus on political theory since the Renaissance. Includes Locke Rousseau and others.
3 semester hours
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POLS 465 - Contemporary Political Thought Common Course Number & Description
An analysis of contemporary political ideologies and theories.
3 semester hours
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POLS 469 - American Foreign Relations Unique Course
Surveys American diplomatic history from colonial times to the present, emphasizing political, social and economic forces affecting diplomatic developments reflected in American foreign policies.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as HIST 469)
3 semester hours
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POLS 470 - Contemporary Debates in Political Thought Unique Course
This course will explore some of the major areas of debate in political philosophy today. Emphasis will be given, but not restricted to, a comparison of the theories of freedom, justice, and politics, both western and non-western of the 20th and 21st Centuries.
3 semester hours
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POLS 471 - Theories of the State Unique Course
In this course the history of the philosophic foundations for the state will be explored. This course will consider the theories of the state from Plato, through Hobbes, to current explanations and justifications for the modern state.
3 semester hours
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POLS 476 - History of South Dakota Common Course Number & Description
Examines the history of South Dakota’s physical environment, Native American presence, European settlement, economic developments, political institutions, and social life.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as HIST 476)
3 semester hours
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POLS 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 3 semester hours
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POLS 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
1 to 5 semester hours
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POLS 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
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.
1 to 12 semester hours
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POLS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Common Course Number & Description
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.
3 semester hours
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Psychology (PSYC) |
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology Common Course Number & Description
This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior.
3 semester hours
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