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Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

Courses are numbered as follows to indicate levels of difficulty and degrees of specialization:

  1000 series courses, for the most part, cover a wide range of material and serve as introductions to a particular discipline. Generally appropriate for first-year students.
  2000 series courses are more specific in focus than 1000 series; they may require some previous knowledge of a subject. Generally appropriate for sophomores.
  3000 series courses are clearly upper-level courses that require significant background in a field and may have specific prerequisites. Generally appropriate for juniors and seniors.
  4000 series courses require extensive background in a field and usually have prerequisites. Generally appropriate for juniors and seniors.
 

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 3404 - Epistemology

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An examination of traditional questions of knowledge, truth, and meaning especially as they are challenged by versions of skepticism and relativism. Special attention will be given to recent controversies, such as the realism-antirealism debate in philosophy of science, feminist critiques of rationality, and the plausibility of “naturalized” epistemology.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): One 2000-level PHIL course and FYS 1104  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 3414 - Ethical Theory

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An examination of several responses to the questions “How should I act?” and “What sort of person should I be?” The course will consider classical ethical theories, including those of Aristotle, Mill, and Kant, as well as recent challenges from virtue theory and feminist ethics.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): One 2000-level PHIL course and FYS 1104  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 3424 - Metaphysics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Personal identity, causation, mind and body, numbers, free will—all of these subjects and more are studied in metaphysics. Students will conduct philosophical inquiries concerning a selection of these topics and will learn why the study of metaphysics is important not only to philosophy, but also to many other disciplines (e.g., physics, psychology, and mathematics).

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): One 2000-level PHIL course and FYS 1104  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 3434 - Queer Theory

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Also listed as WGS 3434 .
    In addition to tracing the history and origins of queer theory, questions we will pursue include: whether knowledge/theory is “sexed,” who gets to theorize about whom and why, whether queer theory differs from gender theory and/or lesbian/gay/bisexual studies, the political implications of queer theory, the roles of race and class in queer theory, whether queer theory is feminist, and whether or not the recent cultural fascination with queerness signals a weakening of heterosexism in our society.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): Any PHIL or WGS course
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 3444 - Cognitive Structures

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Also listed as CS 3444 .
    By viewing the mind as a powerful digital computer, the interdisciplinary approach known as cognitive science is unlocking secrets about thought that have puzzled humans for millennia. This seminar provides the vocabulary, background, and skills that are needed to appreciate this interdisciplinary area. Students will investigate the narrative structure of thought and language, analyze how humans can be said to have free will, and explore the nature and limits of morality.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): CS 2444 , PHIL 1024 , PHIL 2514 , PHIL 2554 , or PSY 2404  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 3534 - Black Feminist Theory

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Also listed as WGS 3534 .
    Examines critical and theoretical issues in Black feminism from the nineteenth century to the present, focusing on the influential contemporary Black feminist intellectual tradition that emerged in the 1970s. From this perspective, students will explore certain themes and topics such as work, family, politics, and community through reading the writings of Black feminists. We will also study the ways in which women and men have worked together toward the eradication of race and gender inequality among other systems of oppression, which have historically subjugated Black women. Although emphasis will be placed on Black feminist traditions in the United States and Britain, we will also consider Black feminism in global perspective.

    General Education Requirement(s): III B or IV
    Prerequisite(s): WGS 1004 , PHIL 2004 /WGS 2004  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 3554 - Nineteenth-Century Philosophy

    1 Course Unit(s)
    One of the most creative and transformative centuries in the history of Western philosophy, the nineteenth century gave rise to thinkers who aimed to re-envision the philosophical project as a whole. Readings in Fichte, Schopenhauer, Feuerbach, Marx, Kierkegaard, Mill, and Nietzsche will be introduced and contextualized by substantial readings from Hegel.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): One 2000-level PHIL course
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 4014 - Recent Philosophy

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A study of Western philosophical developments since the beginning of the twentieth century. The course will address principal currents in Continental, as well as Anglo-American, philosophy. Movements addressed may include psychoanalysis, Marxism, positivism, semiotics, phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutics, pragmatism, post-structuralism, and analytic philosophy.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): CLA 2514 /PHIL 2514  or PHIL 2554  and FYS 1104  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 4204 - Internship in Philosophy

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The practical application of philosophy skills in education, law, medicine, or other areas. Students choose an appropriate organization in consultation with a faculty member who supervises the work. One course credit may be counted toward major. CR/NC grading.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): Five course units in philosophy and permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 4444 - Senior Seminar

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Extensive examination of selected philosophical topics. Preparation, presentation, and revision of senior projects.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): Senior major in philosophy
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 4904 - Senior Honors

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Independent study of a philosophic problem involving regular conferences with the instructor and writing of a philosophic essay.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, at least a 35 grade point average in philosophy, presentation of an acceptable project proposal, and permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHIL 4908 - Senior Honors

    2 Course Unit(s)
    Independent study of a philosophic problem involving regular conferences with the instructor and writing of a philosophic essay.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, at least a 35 grade point average in philosophy, presentation of an acceptable project proposal, and permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  

  • PPE 1024 - Synthetics Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An introduction to the topics and methods of the interdisciplinary study of philosophy, politics, and economics. By using both complementary and oppositional lenses drawn from philosophy, politics, and economics, students will be introduced to the distinctively rich and complex manner in which this kind of interdisciplinary reflection can illuminate topics in human life and society.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PPE 2014 - Presidential Topics in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Exploration of a special topic in philosophy, politics, and economics selected by the Transylvania president. Topics will be announced in advance. Class may be repeated for credit if topic is different.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of PPE primary course requirements
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PPE 2294 - Special Topics in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Exploration of a topic in philosophy, politics, and economics that may be of special interest but is not fully treated in other courses in the program. Topics will be announced in advance. Class may be repeated for credit if topic is different.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PPE 1024  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PPE 3114 - Advanced Readings in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Exploration of an advanced topic in philosophy, politics, and economics that may be of special interest but is not fully treated in other courses in the program. Topics will be announced in advance. Class may be repeated for credit if topic is different.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of PPE primary course requirements and 1 2000-level elective course
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PPE 4204 - Internship in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Learning about topics in philosophy, politics, and economics through engaging practices beyond the academy. In consultation with an instructor in the PPE program, students will choose an appropriate organization, institution, or practitioner to work with. Writing and reading related to the internship will be assigned by the supervising instructor. CR/NC grading.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PPE 4444 - Synoptic Senior Seminar in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The synoptic capstone course for students working toward the bachelor of arts degree in philosophy, politics, and economics. Extensive interdisciplinary examination of selected topics. Includes preparation, presentation, and revision of a senior thesis project under the direction of a professor working in the program.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of PPE primary course requirements and senior standing or permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None

Physical Education
  

  • PE 2 - Lacrosse

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 3 - Volleyball

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 4 - Field Hockey

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 5 - Soccer

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 6 - Badminton

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 7 - Basketball

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 8 - Bowling

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 9 - Softball

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 12 - Horsemanship

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 13 - Beginning Tennis

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 15 - Golf

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 16 - Swimming

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 17 - Modern Dance/Cheer

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 18 - Cheerleading

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 21 - Intermediate Tennis

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 24 - Fitness Walking and Running

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 25 - Ultimate Frisbee

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 27 - Ballroom Dancing

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 31 - Beginning Weight Training

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 33 - Aerobics

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 34 - Outdoor Recreation

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 35 - Lifeguarding

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 37 - Karate and Self Defense

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 38 - Beginning Yoga

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 41 - Cross Country

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 42 - Baseball

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 43 - Advanced Weight Training

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 47 - Beginning Tai Chi Chuan 24

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 48 - Beach Volleyball

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 51 - Team Sports Officiating I

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 52 - Team Sports Officiating II

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 53 - Advanced Golf

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    Activity courses may not be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 2014 - Team Sports I

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The rules, skills, practices, and procedures essential to the teaching and coaching of football, soccer, field hockey, and volleyball. Each student is required to scout, observe, and participate in each sport.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 2024 - Team Sports II

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The rules, skills, practices, and procedures essential to the teaching and coaching of basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field. Each student is required to scout, observe, and participate in each sport.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 2034 - Individual Sports I

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The history, objectives, rules, and fundamentals of selected individual sports. Teaching methods in tennis, golf, gymnastics, racquetball, and handball.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PE 2044 - Individual Sports II

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The history, objectives, rules, and fundamentals of selected individual sports. Teaching methods in archery, badminton, table tennis, bowling, and fly and bait casting.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None

Physics
  

  • PHYS 1014 - Conceptual Physics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A qualitative introduction to the basic principles and ideas of mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Demonstrations, exercises, and experiments will be used to construct the fundamental concepts. Emphasis will be placed on verbal interpretation, arithmetical reasoning, functional reasoning, and graphical interpretation. There will be some quantitative and algebraic interpretation. The course is designed for all students. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): II Natural Science
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 1024 - Measuring the Universe

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An investigation of the methods used by cosmologists to determine the sizes and ages of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. Students will study gravity, light, optics (including telescopes), the formation of stars and black holes, Doppler shifts, and the expansion of the universe. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): II Natural Science
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 2115 - University Physics I

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A calculus-based introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics. Fundamental principles such as energy and momentum conservation are stressed. The development of problem-solving skills is also emphasized. This is a required course for physics, chemistry, biology, and pre-engineering majors. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): II Natural Science or IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 1304 
  

  • PHYS 2125 - University Physics II

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A continuation of PHYS 2115 . The fundamental concepts of electricity, magnetism, and optics will be developed in a calculus environment. Continued stress on problem-solving skills. Required for physics, chemistry, biology, and pre-engineering majors. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2115 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 2154 - Special Relativity

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An introduction to Einstein’s special theory of relativity with emphasis on Lorentz transformations of fundamental physical quantities and descriptions of particle motions using space-time diagrams. Interesting effects such as time dilation, length contraction, the Doppler shift, and the twin paradox will be studied. Conservation of mass-energy will be applied to problems in nuclear and particle physics, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism will be investigated. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2125  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 2164 - Modern Physics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An elementary presentation of quantum physics, followed by applications to atoms and molecules, as well as an introduction to statistical mechanics. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2125  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 2404 - Optics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A study of geometrical, physical, and modern optics. Emphasis on the electromagnetic wave nature of light and the particle nature of light, photons. Topics include reflection and refraction, lenses, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, polarization, spectroscopy, lasers, and laser light. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2125  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 2444 - Special Topics in Physics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Exploration of a theme or physical theory that may be of special interest but is not fully treated in other courses in the program. Usually offered in May term, with topics announced in advance.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2125  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 3014 - Classical Mechanics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A study of the statics and dynamics of mechanical systems of interest to engineering and physics majors. Includes study of kinematics and dynamics presented in various reference frames, coordinate transformations between frames, rotation of rigid bodies, moments of inertia, spinning tops, conservation laws, central forces, and introductory Lagrangian mechanics. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2125  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 3054 - Electricity and Magnetism

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Intermediate mathematical treatment of electric and magnetic fields and potentials. Electric and magnetic properties of matter, circuits, introduction to Maxwell’s equations, radiation, and physical optics. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2154  and MATH 2144  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 3101 - Research in Physics

    1/4 Course Unit(s)
    A laboratory course designed to acquaint the student with the techniques and equipment used for experimental research. Topics include using the oscilloscope, single-particle counting techniques, high-precision optical measurement, basic electronics, methods of data analysis, and error analysis. May be repeated once. Lecture and laboratory. CR/NC grading.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2125  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 4064 - Quantum Mechanics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Introduces the postulates of quantum mechanics and develops the Schroedinger equation along with angular momentum theory and perturbation techniques. Cases of special interest are studied including the hydrogen atom, the harmonic oscillator, and the Born approximation for two body collisions. Lecture and laboratory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2164  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 4102 - Senior Research in Physics

    1/2 Course Unit(s)
    A capstone laboratory course involving independent research in atomic and molecular collisions. Students will typically modify existing apparatus and perform new measurements. Results will be presented in a formal paper.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3101  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PHYS 4214 - Independent Study in Physics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Study of a topic chosen by the student in consultation with a professor. The topic should be appropriate for an undergraduate major in content and level of difficulty but should also be one that is not covered in other courses. Major pattern elective in physics. Standard or CR/NC grading.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): Determined by topic
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None

Political Science
  

  • PS 1004 - Introduction to Politics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Provides an introduction to the world of politics by comparing different political systems and political ideologies.

    General Education Requirement(s): II Social Science
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 1014 - Introduction to U.S. Politics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A study of the organization and operation of the national government, the principles underlying our system, the complexity of big government, and the importance of national policy in individual daily life.

    General Education Requirement(s): II Social Science
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 1024 - U.S. State and Urban Policies

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A study of the organization and operation of state and local governments and an examination of politics in these areas. The focus will be comparative.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2194 - International Politics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An examination of the interaction processes and structural factors of the international political system that affect the behavior of states. The role of diplomacy, international law and organizations, and war in the international system.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2204 - Canadian Parliamentary Internship

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Students will work for five weeks as interns in the office of a member of the Canadian House of Commons or Senate, conducting research on public policy and attending committee meetings, party caucuses, and press conferences while living at the University of Ottawa. CR/NC grading.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1004  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2224 - Research Methods for the Social Sciences

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Also listed as SOC 2224 .
    Introduction to the major aspects and issues of the research processes in the social sciences, including both quantitative and qualitative methods. Includes examination of selecting research problems, operationalizing concepts, research designs, methods of observation and analysis, reporting results, and ethical issues in research.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 1004  or PS 1004  and FYS 1104 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2234 - Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Also listed as PSY 2234  and SOC 2234 .
    An introduction to and practice in using and evaluating quantitative analysis in the social sciences. Coverage includes univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analytic techniques. Focus on proper use and interpretation of these techniques. Computation will be performed on computer. No mathematical or computer background is necessary.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2294 - Special Topics in Political Science

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The study of an area of inquiry in political science not fully treated in other courses. Topics may change from term to term and are announced in advance. May be repeated for credit as long as the topic is different.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2504 - Politics of the Middle East

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Regional and international dimensions of politics and society in the Middle East and North Africa. Areas of study include the formation of nation-states, nationalism, the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian question, Islamic revival and political development, and the prospects for stability or change in the region.

    General Education Requirement(s): III A or IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2514 - Politics of Africa

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An introduction to the political systems of selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It will focus on topics of regional concern, such as political and economic development, post-colonial legacies, and security issues.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2524 - Politics of Asia

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An examination of the interaction processes and structural factors of the international political system that affect the behavior of states. The role of diplomacy, international law and organizations, and war in the international system. The course will compare the political systems of selected countries from East and South Asia, including political institutions and processes that characterize these countries, and explore the growing power and influence of Asia on the global political economy.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 2534 - Politics of Europe and Russia

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An examination of selected political systems in Europe, the politics of the European Union, and the politics of Russia with an emphasis on political institutions, processes, and outcomes.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3044 - Modern Political Concepts, Methodology, and Analysis

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Designed to acquaint the student with the variety of political concepts, methods, and analytical systems used in political science. Required of all majors in political science, who should plan to take it in their junior year.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1004 , PS 1014 , PS 2194 , and one of the following: PS 2504 , PS 2514 , PS 2524 , or PS 2534  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3114 - Political Theory I: Classical and Medieval

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Also listed as PHIL 3114 .
    An examination of the foundations of the Western political tradition in Greek, Roman, and medieval thought. Focusing attention upon such major figures as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Luther, and Calvin, explores the major questions and problems of political theory.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3124 - Political Theory II: Modern

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Also listed as PHIL 3124 .
    Surveys the development of political theory in the modern and contemporary periods, focusing on such major figures as Hobbes, Locke, Hegel, Marx, Sartre, Marcuse, and others. A chronological and logical extension of PS 3114 /PHIL 3114 , but PS 3114 /PHIL 3114  is not a prerequisite.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3134 - Congress and the Presidency

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Describes and analyzes congressional and presidential elections and operations and congressional-presidential relations.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1014  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3144 - The Legal System

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Describes and analyzes the principal elements of the U.S. legal system, including state and federal courts, related legal institutions, and major civil and criminal legal standards.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1014  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3174 - American Constitutional Development

    1 Course Unit(s)
    A study of the historical origins and creation of the American Constitution and an examination of its development and modification since 1789, as seen through historical events and Supreme Court decisions.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3244 - U.S. Foreign Policy

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An examination of American foreign policy decision making since World War II, with an emphasis on major theoretical perspectives, policy issues, and crises.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): FYS 1104  and PS 2194  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3254 - International Law

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An advanced course dealing with the concepts and problems of international law, this course covers major topics in the field including the sources and subjects of international law, the jurisdiction of states, the use of force, and the relationship between international and domestic law. It will also address contemporary themes such as economic law, environmental law, and international criminal law.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): FYS 1104  and PS 2194 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3264 - Human Rights

    1 Course Unit(s)
    This course examines human rights and humanitarianism intervention in world politics. It aims to enhance understanding of international human rights law at the domestic, regional, and international levels; investigate human rights violations, implementation, and enforcement throughout the world; and assess different perspectives on human rights by examining the Western liberal tradition and challenges presented by non-European cultures.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): FYS 1104  and PS 2194 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3274 - Arab-Israeli Conflict

    1 Course Unit(s)
    An examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict focusing on the origins, actors, and key historical, political, economic, and social factors that have shaped it.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): FYS 1104  and PS 2504  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3294 - Special Topics in Political Science

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Advanced coursework that treats with greater depth topics covered in other courses in political science. Topics may change from term to term and are announced in advance. May be repeated for credit as long as the topic is different.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): While Prerequisites will be expected, they will vary depending on course topic
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3314 - Political Development

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Examines the political problems of the developing states of Africa, Asia, and Latin America in a multidisciplinary context. Analyzes the process of development in terms of the interrelated political, economic, cultural, and social dimensions that affect it. Specific in-depth study of a few representative nations supplements the study of the general development process.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV; V
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1004  or permission of instructor and FYS 1104 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3364 - Politics of China

    1 Course Unit(s)
    This course introduces the political institutions and processes that define contemporary China. We will examine China’s recent political history, the ideology of the Chinese Communist Party, the structure of the country’s political system, and current challenges within Chinese society, such as environmental degradation and social instability.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PS 2524  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3384 - Topics in Comparative Politics

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Specialized study in a topic of comparative politics, a subfield of political science characterized by an empirical approach using the comparative method. Topics may include, but are not restricted to, political violence, political culture and attitudes, elections and electoral systems, political parties and party systems, and the political systems of specific countries or regions in the world not included in the department’s regular offerings. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1004  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 3704 - Directed Study in Political Science

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Allows students to supplement their study of political science in areas not covered by existing course offerings. The project must be approved by all program faculty members prior to the student’s registration for the course. The directed study will be executed under the supervision of the appropriate faculty member.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): Five courses in political science, junior standing, 30 grade point average overall and in major courses, and permission of the program faculty
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 4202 - Internship in Political Science

    1/2 Course Unit(s)
    Offers supervised placements in legal, political, and governmental organizations. Substantive area of internship and course format chosen in consultation with program faculty. CR/NC grading.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1004 , PS 1014 , and permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 4204 - Internship in Political Science

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Offers supervised placements in legal, political, and governmental organizations. Substantive area of internship and course format chosen in consultation with program faculty. CR/NC grading.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): PS 1004 , PS 1014 , and permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 4444 - Senior Seminar

    1 Course Unit(s)
    The culminating experience for the major in political science. Integrates theoretical, methodological, normative, and analytical aspects of the discipline.

    General Education Requirement(s): IV
    Prerequisite(s): PS 3044  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 4904 - Senior Honors

    1 Course Unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the qualified political science major to do independent work in the field under the supervision of a faculty member. A senior who has taken seven courses in political science and who has a 3.0 grade point average overall and in major courses may apply to enter the program by submitting a project proposal and securing the permission of the faculty. The student may receive credit for either 1 or 2 course units, depending on the project, but may not receive credit for more than 1 course unit per term.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
  

  • PS 4908 - Senior Honors

    2 Course Unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the qualified political science major to do independent work in the field under the supervision of a faculty member. A senior who has taken seven courses in political science and who has a 3.0 grade point average overall and in major courses may apply to enter the program by submitting a project proposal and securing the permission of the faculty. The student may receive credit for either 1 or 2 course units, depending on the project, but may not receive credit for more than 1 course unit per term.

    General Education Requirement(s):
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Pre/Corequisite(s): None
 

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