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PE 100 - Folk Dance Common Course Number & Description
A study of dance around the world is the focus of this course. Students will be exposed to a variety of ethnic dances.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Golf Common Course Number & Description
This is a course designed for students who have never played golf, or who have very limited experience. Emphasis will be placed on the development of fundamental skills and an acquaintance with some rules and terminology.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Lap Swimming Common Course Number & Description
The aerobic benefit of swimming is the focus for this course, with emphasis on stroke mechanics.
PreRequisite: Prerequisite: PE 120 or consent of Instructor.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Orienteering Common Course Number & Description
The focus of this course is on the use of map and compass in the traversing of a variety of terrain. Fieldwork, including an introduction to competitive orienteering, is included.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Rock Climbing Common Course Number & Description
This is a beginning course for those with little or no experience. Basic climbing techniques, safety selection and care of equipment, and basic geology for safe climbing are covered.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Soccer Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to present activities essential to the development of fundamental soccer skills. Rules and some competitive strategy are covered.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Social Dance Common Course Number & Description
Contemporary and historical social dance will be studied in this course. Students will learn a variety of dance steps.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Softball Common Course Number & Description
Emphasis in this course is the development of basic softball skills, such as throwing, batting and base running. Both slow and fast pitch games are introduced.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Square Dance Common Course Number & Description
The use of traditional square dancing as a social activity is the focus for this course. A variety of styles will be studied.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Tennis Common Course Number & Description
This is a beginning course for those with little or no experience. Fundamental skills, along with rules and court etiquette are covered.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Volleyball Common Course Number & Description
This course concentrates on the fundamental skills, as well as rules and some game strategy.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Walking for Fitness Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to help students learn about walking as a healthy lifetime exercise that can be used to develop and maintain cardiovascular fitness and a healthy body fat level.
1 semester hours
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PE 100 - Weight Training for Life Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to teach the basic knowledge and skills of weight training. Free weights and machines are used. The emphasis is on weight training as a lifetime fitness activity.
1 semester hours
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PE 120 - Beginning Swimming (level 3) Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed for the non-swimmer or novice who has not learned stroke techniques. Basic water safety skills and the front crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, back crawl, and breaststroke are covered.
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 216 - Fitness Assessment Unique Course
The student will receive individual instruction on body composition, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility assessment techniques.
CoRequisite: PE - 216L
2 semester hours
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PE 216L - Fitness Assessment Lab Unique Course
The student will develop competency to perform assessment techniques for body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
CoRequisite: PE-216
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PE 250 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Common Course Number & Description
Concurrent registration in PE 251 is required. This is a one-semester human anatomy and physiology course. The structure and function of the entire human body is covered, including all of the organ systems.
CoRequisite: PE-250L
3 semester hours
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PE 250L - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab Common Course Number & Description
Concurrent registration in PE 250 is required. This course is designed to compliment PE 250. Activities are designed to reinforce the student’s understanding of concepts and topics introduced in PE 250.
CoRequisite: PE-250
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 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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.
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 322 - Lifeguard Instructor Common Course Number & Description
Certification as a lifeguard instructor will qualify an individual to teach basic water safety, emergency water safety and the lifeguard training course.
PreRequisite: PE-320
1 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 350 - Exercise Physiology Common Course Number & Description
Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits.
BH-PreRequisite: PE-250 & CHEM-106
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 353 - Kinesiology Common Course Number & Description
An understanding of human performance as it is affected by anatomical or mechanical factors.
BH-PreRequisite: PE-250 or PE-250L
2 to 3 semester hours
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PE 354 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries Common Course Number & Description
Course teaches general and emergency treatment of athletic injuries, competitive or noncompetitive. Emphasis is placed on practical preventive and rehabilitative exercises and taping/bandaging/wrapping.
Registration Restriction: Sophomore Class Standing
BH-PreRequisite: PE-250 & PE-250L
2 to 3 semester hours
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PE 360 - K-8 Physical Education Methods Common Course Number & Description
In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 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-8 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
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 374 - Sports Officiating Common Course Number & Description
Course includes general and specific duties of officials in the various sports and games. Discussions include common situations and interpretations arising in athletic contests.
1 to 2 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 454 - Biomechanics Common Course Number & Description
This course emphasizes the mechanical principles of human movement (including muscular and skeletal principles) during physical education, wellness, and sport.
PreRequisite: PE-353
2 to 3 semester hours
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PE 462 - Exercise Leadership Unique Course
This course is designed to help students learn the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be an effective health/fitness instructor. The emphasis is on healthy lifetime fitness.
PreRequisite: PE-250 PE-251 PE-350
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 474 - Coaching Wrestling Common Course Number & Description
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.
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 482 - Theory of Strength Training & Conditioning Common Course Number & Description
This course is designed to help students learn the specific scientific foundation knowledge and the practical/applied knowledge necessary to be an effective strength and conditioning coach. The emphasis is on optimal human performance in sport.
PreRequisite: PE-250 PE-250L or PE-345; or PE-350 PE-353 or PE-450
3 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
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.
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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PHSI 292 - Topics Unique Course
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.
1 to 3 semester hours
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PHSI 492 - Topics Unique Course
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.
1 to 3 semester hours
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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 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
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.
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 421 - Electromagnetism Common Course Number & Description
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.
PreRequisite:
PHYS-213 MATH-321
4 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
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.
1 to 4 semester hours
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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 - World Politics 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 292 - Topics Unique Course
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.
1 to 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 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 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. Meeting 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 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: 6 credits; From Subjects POLS ECON
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 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.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as PHIL 424 within BOR System)
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 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
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.
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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