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MUS 200 - American Music Unique Course
A course in the music of the United States designed for students with or without previous musical training. The various styles of American music will be studied in order to develop musical perception and a better understanding of the role of music in American Culture.
3 semester hours
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MUS 210 - Music Theory III Common Course Number & Description
A more advanced continuation of MUS 110, 111 with similar objectives and organization. A continuation of vocal/instrumental arranging and composition.
PreRequisite: MUS 111
3 semester hours
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MUS 210L - Aural Skills III Common Course Number & Description
Students will be taught sight singing and diction skills that will prepare them to see with their ears and hear with their eyes. Students will learn simple to advanced applications of writing down music from aural performance, and learn to quickly analyze melodies by singing them at sight.
2 semester hours
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MUS 211 - Music Theory IV Common Course Number & Description
More advanced continuation of MUS 110, 111 with similar objectives and organization. A continuation of vocal/instrumental arranging and composition.
PreRequisite: MUS 210
3 semester hours
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MUS 211L - Aural Skills IV Common Course Number & Description
Students will be taught sight singing and diction skills that will prepare them to see with their ears and hear with their eyes. Students will learn simple to advanced applications of writing down music from aural performance, and learn to quickly analyze melodies by singing them at sight.
2 semester hours
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MUS 215 - Introduction to Music Technology Unique Course
An introductory class into music technology as it is used in sound reinforcement systems and recording systems. This course is a basic introduction to sound mixers, microphones, speakers, multi-track recording, and effects processors. This course is open to all students regardless of major but is geared toward music majors and minors. Music reading is not a prerequisite or requirement.
2 semester hours
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MUS 240 - Music Cultures of the World Common Course Number & Description
The development of music and instruments as related to the music literature, social and cultural aspects of the various music.
3 semester hours
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MUS 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 4 semester hours
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MUS 302 - Vocal Diction Class I Common Course Number & Description
The course will focus on the basics of Latin, English and Italian diction as used in preparation of vocal solo and choral literature. The course will be required of all vocal majors.
2 semester hours
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MUS 303 - Vocal Diction Class II Common Course Number & Description
The course will focus on the basics of French, German, and Spanish diction as used in preparation of vocal solo and choral literature. The course will be required of all vocal majors.
2 semester hours
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MUS 330 - Music History I Common Course Number & Description
This course is a study of music styles from antiquity to the 18th century.
PreRequisite: MUS 111
3 semester hours
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MUS 331 - Music History II Common Course Number & Description
This continues the study of the music from 1800 to the present day.
PreRequisite: MUS 111
3 semester hours
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MUS 345 - Vocal Pedagogy and Literature Unique Course
A course designed to help students gain a better understanding of the vocal mechanism, its physiology and correct usage. Students will study the basic techniques of singing and methods for the teaching of singing. Topics such as acoustics, breathing, registration, resonance, vowels, articulation and the developing voice will be explored. In addition, students will survey the Art Song with an emphasis on song literature particularly suitable for school age pupils.
Note: (formerly MUS 341)
2 semester hours
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MUS 351 - Elementary School Music Methods Common Course Number & Description
This course provides methods and materials for guiding elementary students’ musical growth.
3 semester hours
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MUS 352 - Music in the Elementary School II Unique Course
This course is a continuation of MUS 351 and includes music education topics such as early childhood education, special needs children, and junior high methods.
PreRequisite: MUS 351
2 semester hours
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MUS 353 - K-8 Music Methods Common Course Number & Description
Students develop an understanding of tools of inquiry of K-8 music; 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 music; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 music; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
2 semester hours
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MUS 360 - Conducting Common Course Number & Description
General conducting focuses on the basic fundamentals of instrumental and choral conducting. The techniques of interpretation, score reading, rehearsal techniques, and the art of developing basic conducting techniques are addressed in the course.
PreRequisite: MUS 111
3 semester hours
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MUS 373 - Woodwind Instrumental Methods Common Course Number & Description
This practical course is designed to acquaint the student with the techniques needed to teach the woodwind instruments used in public school instrumental programs.
2 semester hours
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MUS 374 - Percussion Instrumental Methods Common Course Number & Description
This practical course is designed to acquaint the students with the techniques needed to teach the percussion instruments used in public school instrumental programs.
2 semester hours
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MUS 375 - Brass Instrumental Methods Common Course Number & Description
This practical course is designed to acquaint the student with the techniques needed to teach the brass instruments used in public school instrumental programs.
2 semester hours
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MUS 377 - String Instrumental Methods Unique Course
This is a practical course designed to acquaint the student with the techniques needed to teach the string instruments used in the public school instrumental program.
2 semester hours
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MUS 382 - Methods & Materials of Teaching Piano Unique Course
This course includes study of the problems in organizing and administrating a school instrumental program. Such topics as budgets, rehearsal techniques, equipment purchase and maintenance, marching band techniques and show design, and scheduling will be covered.
Note: (formerly MUS 372)
PreRequisite: MUS 110
3 semester hours
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MUS 420 - Orchestration & Arranging Common Course Number & Description
A study of instruments alone and in combinations. Orchestration and arranging for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Preparation of parts and participation in the conducting and performing of works scored.
PreRequisite: MUS 211
3 semester hours
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MUS 456 - Instrumental Materials & Techniques Unique Course
This course includes study of the problems in organizing and administering a school instrumental program. Such topics as budgets, rehearsal techniques, equipment purchase and maintenance, marching band techniques and show design, and scheduling will be covered.
3 semester hours
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MUS 458 - Choral Materials & Techniques Unique Course
This course includes study of the problems in organizing and administrating a school choral music department. Such topics as budgets, preparing for the concert, music purchases, rehearsal techniques and scheduling will be covered.
3 semester hours
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MUS 467 - Advanced Conducting Unique Course
A more comprehensive and practical approach to the problems of conducting various instrumental and vocal ensembles will be studied.
PreRequisite: MUS 111 + MUS 360 + (MUEN 100 or MUEN 104 or MUEN 122 or MUEN 130)
2 semester hours
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MUS 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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MUS 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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MUS 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 this course.
1 to 16 semester hours
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Outdoor Education (OE) |
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OE 101 - The Outdoor Education Program Unique Course
This course explores the foundations of outdoor education, including the history and evolution of the field. Students gain insight into the diverse career opportunities in adventure programming, environmental education, and interpretation and develop an education and experience plan to meet their unique educational and vocational goals.
1 semester hours
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OE 200 - Prep: Outdoor Technical Skills Unique Course
These courses facilitate the development of outdoor activity knowledge and skills while providing practical experience necessary for outdoor leaders to plan and lead outdoor activities to achieve program outcomes while managing risk, increasing inclusion, and decreasing environmental impact.
1 to 3 semester hours
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OE 242 - Outdoor Leadership Unique Course
This experiential course provides a strong foundation in outdoor leadership skills for adventure educators. Those skills include outdoor technical skills, safety/risk management skills, environmental stewardship skills, and facilitation/small group leadership skills.
3 semester hours
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OE 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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OE 295 - Practicum 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 3 semester hours
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OE 310 - Environmental Education: Theory & Practice Unique Course
This course provides students the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, teach, and evaluate quality environmental education. Students discuss the history, definition, and goals of environmental education and develop an understanding of the professional roles and instructional methods. Students become trained in nationally recognized environmental education curricula and apply course content through outdoor teaching experience.
3 semester hours
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OE 350 - Environmental Interpretation Unique Course
This course helps students explore principles and techniques for interpreting controversial environmental issues at parks, recreation areas, museums, and other settings. Aligned with national certification criteria. This is a writing intensive course.
3 semester hours
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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 420 - Organization & Management of Outdoor Programs Unique Course
This course explores the organization and management of outdoor programs. This includes planning, staffing, budgeting, permitting program evaluation, risk management, and professional practices.
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 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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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.
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
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 300 - Applied Sport & Exercise Science Common Course Number & Description
This course is an introduction to exercise, sport physiology and biomechanics, designed to give physical education teacher candidates an opportunity to explore the physiological and biomechanical foundations of exercise and sport.
PreRequisite: BIOL 221 or EXS 250 or PE 250
3 semester hours
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PE 320 - Lifeguard Training Unique Course
The course focuses on skills and knowledge to properly assume responsibilities of lifeguards at swimming pools and non-surf beaches.
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.
1 semester hours
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PE 321 - Water Safety Instructor Unique Course
Method of instruction and evaluation of water safety techniques. Successful students may earn American Red Cross water safety instructor certification.
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 or PE 185
2 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.
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
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 + PE 181L
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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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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
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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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 semester hours
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PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 101.
CoRequisite: PHYS 101
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 or MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 125 or MATH 281
CoRequisite: PHYS 111L
3 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
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 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
1 semester hours
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PHYS 185 - Solar System Astronomy 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.
Formerly Introduction to Astronomy I
2 semester hours
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PHYS 185L - Solar System Astronomy Lab Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 185.
Formerly Introduction to Astronomy I Lab
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
4 semester hours
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PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 211.
CoRequisite: PHYS 211
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 + MATH 123
CoRequisite: PHYS 213L
4 semester hours
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PHYS 213L - University Physics II Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 213.
CoRequisite: PHYS 213
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
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.
PreRequisite: (PHYS 113 or PHYS 213) + MATH 321
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 225 + MATH 321 + (PHYS 331 or PHYS 431)
3 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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