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Undergraduate Catalog | 2021-2022 
    
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Course Descriptions


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Nursing: RN-to-BSN

  
  • NURN 3103 - Concepts of Professional Nursing Science


    Introduces professional nursing with emphasis on theoretical, ethical, and legal models guiding practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 3104 - Issues in Cultural Health


    Exploration of concepts and models of cultural health. Analysis of current issues related to culture and healthcare and the impact on provision of nursing care.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 3108 - Health Assessment for Nurses


    Evaluation of human function using interview and physical examination data within a framework for clinical decision making. Competencies necessary for holistic health assessment across the lifespan.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 3108L - Health Assessment Lab


    Evaluation of human function using interview and physical examination data within a framework for clinical decision making. Competencies necessary for holistic health assessment across the lifespan.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 4100 - Aging and Health


    Examination of physiological process of aging as a normal life experience. Study of psychological, nutritional, and general health issues designed to facilitate high-level wellness.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program or permission of instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): NURN 3103 ; NURN 3104 ; and NURN 3108 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 4192 - Enhancing Clinical Judgment


    Enhances student’s ability to make sound nursing clinical judgments. Students have the opportunity to (a) reflect on their own style of thinking, (b) examine the role of critical thinking in making clinical judgments, (c) learn strategies for enhancing critical thinking and clinical reasoning, (d) practice applying the strategies in a variety of case studies, (e) critically study their own clinical practice, and (f) benefit from learning via online group discussion with peers.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Completion option or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 4201 - Information Technology: Applications in Healthcare


    A study of the use of computers and information technology in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on development of the knowledge and competencies necessary for selective use of evaluation of informatics, computer technology and data management in healthcare.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Upper-division standing or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 4203 - Leadership in Nursing Practice


    Exploration of societal and professional trends and issues affecting nursing and healthcare. Leadership strategies within the profession and practice of nursing. Analysis of care that supports effective utilization of the healthcare delivery system. Health system mediation and health system management is explored from a nursing intervention perspective.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program or permission of instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): NURN 4100 ; NURN 4201 ; and NURN 4440 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 4440 - Community Health Nursing


    Development of competencies for the nursing care management of culturally diverse individuals, families, and populations within communities with emphasis on the nurse’s role in health promotion and maintenance. Particular focus on risk identification and reduction throughout the life span.

    Credit Hours: (6)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program.
    Prerequisite(s): NURN 3103 , NURN 3104 , and NURN 3108 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 4450 - Design and Coordination of Care


    Application of theory-based practice in a variety of settings with clients who have multiple healthcare needs. Emphases are on clinical judgment and decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, clinical ethics, collaboration and case management. Examination of nursing therapeutics within the structure of nursing process and nursing diagnosis.

    Credit Hours: (6) (W)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program.
    Prerequisite(s): NURN 4100 ; NURN 4201 , and NURN 4440 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURN 4900 - Research in Nursing Practice


    Exploration of the theoretical foundations of nursing with emphasis on research, theories, concepts and processes leading to their application in practice.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the RN-BSN Program or permission of instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): NURN 4100 ; NURN 4201 ; and NURN 4440 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Operations and Supply Chain Management

  
  • OPER 3000 - Topics in Operations Management


    Topics from the areas of Operations Management.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): OPER 3100  with grade of C or above.
    Repeatability: The course May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPER 3100 - Operations Management


    Introduction to and development of the management functions in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations.  A systems approach to the organizational environment, the basic operating functions, the problems and decisions a manager encounters and solution techniques and models.  Computer applications are included where appropriate.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): College of Business major, Junior or Senior standing
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2121 , ACCT 2122  or ACCT 3323 , ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , INFO 2130 , MATH 1120 , and STAT 1220  with grades of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • OPER 3201 - Operations Planning and Control


    An in-depth study of production planning and control activities in an enterprise resource planning context. Topics covered include: forecasting, operations and capacity planning, master production scheduling, material requirements planning, production activity control, inventory management, and Just-in-Time inventory systems. The use of software to manage operations and the interactions between operations and other functional areas of a business will be emphasized.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Management Information Systems or Operations and Supply Chain Management major or minor, or permission of department.
    Prerequisite(s): OPER 3100  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPER 3203 - Decision Modeling and Analysis


    Analytical approach to understanding the management process and solving management problems with emphasis on model formulation, solution techniques, and interpretation of results.  Topics include:  techniques such as linear, integer, goal, and multi-objective programming; queuing theory and applications; decision support via Monte Carlo simulation; decision making under uncertainty and risk; decision trees; and multi-criteria decision making.  Microsoft Excel is the main analytical tool.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or Operations and Supply Chain Management major or minor, or permission of department.
    Prerequisite(s): OPER 3100  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPER 3204 - Management of Service and Project Operations


    Examines both strategic and operational decision making in service management with emphasis on the latter. Topics include: service strategy, designing new services, assessing and improving service quality, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service processes, service process design and service facility location, managing waiting lines, managing service projects, and the integration of technology into service operations.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Management Information Systems or Operations and Supply Chain Management major or minor, or permission of department.
    Prerequisite(s): OPER 3100  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018


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  • OPER 3206 - Quality Assurance and Management


    A study of management philosophy, practices and analytical processes implemented in quality planning and administration of products and services. Topics include: corporate culture, quality design, human factors and motivation, quality cost analyses and auditing, service quality, quality assurance, quality circles, and conformance to design.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Management Information Systems or Operations and Supply Chain Management major or minor, or permission of department.
    Prerequisite(s): OPER 3100  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • OPER 3208 - Supply Chain Management


    A study of supply chain management concerned with all of the activities performed from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product.  Examines the major aspects of the supply chain: the product flows; the information flows; and the relationships among supply chain participants.  Topics include: supply chain information technologies, supply chain design, strategic alliances between supply chain participants, and supply chain initiatives.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Management Information Systems or Operations and Supply Chain Management major or minor, or permission of department.
    Prerequisite(s): OPER 3100  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020


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  • OPER 3400 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Internship


    Provides a meaningful work experience in the field of operations and/or supply chain management. Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised employment, 50 hours of work per credit hour. Students are responsible for securing internship and completing internship application and approval process prior to registering for the course. Internship must be approved by instructor. Application process and course registration must be completed prior to beginning internship. All proposals are subject to departmental approval. Students may not earn internship credit for work at a current employer. May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval. Cannot be taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPER 3401 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Internship


    Full- or part-time academic year internship in areas complementary to the concentration area of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience. Requires 50 hours of supervised employment per hour of credit. Each student’s internship program must be approved by the supervising faculty. A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience. A mid-term report and a final report to be evaluated by the supervising faculty are required. Grading will be by the supervising faculty and could be in consultation with off-campus supervisor at the internship organization. Graded as a letter grade. A student who is employed with applying for this Management Information Systems internship may not earn internship credit through work for the current employer. May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of six credit hours.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPER 3500 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Cooperative Education Experience


    Enrollment in this course is required for the department’s cooperative education students during each semester they are working in a position.  Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation.  Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. 

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Operations and Supply Chain Management major.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPER 3800 - Directed Study


    Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student’s work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing; and permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Operations Research

  
  • OPRS 3111 - Operations Research: Deterministic Models


    Linear, integer and dynamic programming, the simplex method, networks, PERT and CPM techniques, game theory, and applications.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1242  and MATH 2164 
    Cross-listed Course(s): SEGR 3201  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 3113 - Operations Research: Probabilistic Models


    Queuing models, inventory models, simulation, markov chains, decision analysis, game theory and probabilistic dynamic programming.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1242 ; MATH 2164 ; and MATH 3122 , STAT 2122 , STAT 3122 , or STAT 3128 ; or permission of department
    Cross-listed Course(s): SEGR 3202  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 4010 - Topics in Decision Mathematics


    Topics in decision mathematics selected to supplement regular course offerings in this area of mathematics. Credit for the M.A. degree in Mathematics requires approval of the department.

    Credit Hours: (2 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 4113 - Game Theory


    The theory of zero-sum matrix games, mini-max theorem, optimal strategies, symmetric games, economic models, infinite, separable, polynomial, multi-stage, general-sum and in-person games. A project is required of all graduate students.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): OPRS 3111 ; and MATH 3122 , OPRS 3113 , STAT 2122 , or STAT 3122 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 4114 - Dynamic Programming


    The identification of dynamic programming problems and their solution in terms of recurrence relations. Elementary path problems, resource allocation, shortest path, traveling salesmen problem, discrete-time optimal control, replacement models, and inventory systems. A project is required of all graduate students.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ITCS 1214; OPRS 3111 ; and MATH 3122 , OPRS 3113 , STAT 2122 , or STAT 3122 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1001 - Philosophy of Death and Dying


    Introduces students to the field of philosophy via the theme of death and dying.  Examines the meaning(s) of death and dying and how one’s attitude toward death could be connected to living a good life.  Includes both historical (e.g., Plato, Tolstoy, Camus, and Beauvoir) and contemporary perspectives in bioethics on death and dying.  Topics in bioethics may include: euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, brain death, and end-of-life care such as hospice and palliative care.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 1002 - Philosophy of Love and Sex


    Introduces students to the field of philosophy via the topic of love and sex.  Includes both historical (e.g., Plato, Augustine, and Freud) and contemporary perspectives on love and sex.  Topics may include: monogamy, homosexuality, bisexuality, intersexuality, sexual perversion and normality, masturbation, rape, prostitution, gay marriage, and pornography.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 1101 - Introduction to Philosophy


    Exploration of some of the basic problems that have shaped the history of philosophy (truth, knowledge, justice, beauty, etc.) and remain relevant to students today on personal and professional levels.  Readings will range from classical to contemporary texts by a variety of philosophers representing diverse perspectives on these problems.  Please see the descriptions in Banner attached to each section to appreciate the different ways this course is taught every semester.  While PHIL1101 or PHIL 1102  are not prerequisites for courses at the 3000-level and above, students who have taken PHIL 1101 or PHIL 1102  typically benefit more from upper-level philosophy courses than students who have not. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): This course contains the same content as PHIL 1102, but does not fulfill the General Education writing goal. Students can receive credit for either PHIL 1101 or PHIL 1102, but not both.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 1102 - Introduction to Philosophy - Writing Intensive


    Exploration of some of the basic problems that have shaped the history of philosophy (truth, knowledge, justice, beauty, etc.) and remain relevant to students today on personal and professional levels.  Readings will range from classical to contemporary texts by a variety of philosophers representing diverse perspectives on these problems.  Please see the descriptions in Banner attached to each section to appreciate the different ways this course will be taught every semester.  Makes substantial use of writing as a tool for learning.  While PHIL 1101  or PHIL 1102 are not prerequisites for courses at the 3000-level and above, students who have taken PHIL 1101  or PHIL 1102 typically benefit more from upper-level philosophy courses than students who have not. 

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): This course contains the same content as PHIL 1101, but fulfills the General Education writing goal. Students can receive credit for either PHIL 1101 or PHIL 1102, but not both.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 1105 - Critical Thinking


    Fundamental skills of clear thinking that help students reason better during communication, problem-solving, and design, particularly as these integrate scientific/engineering efforts with social needs and values. Focuses on clarifying goals, identifying constraints, and generating and evaluating ideas or solutions.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Students are ineligible to take this course if credit has already been received for PHIL 1106.
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 1105  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 1106 - Critical Thinking


    Fundamental skills of clear thinking that help students reason better during communication, problem-solving, and design, particularly as these integrate scientific/engineering efforts with social needs and values. Focuses on clarifying goals, identifying constraints, and generating and evaluating ideas or solutions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Students are ineligible to take this course if credit has already been received for PHIL 1105.
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 1106  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 2105 - Deductive Logic


    Principles of deductive logic, both classical and symbolic, with emphasis on the use of formal logic in analysis of ordinary language discourse. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 2105  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Mathematical and Logical Reasoning
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Fall 2019


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  • PHIL 3010 - Ancient Philosophy


    Western intellectual and philosophic thought from the early Greeks to the post Aristotelian period, often with an eye to issues in contemporary philosophy. Readings from the pre Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Epicureans, Stoics, Skeptics, and Neoplatonists.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3020 - Modern Philosophy


    Modern philosophic and scientific thought from Descartes to Kant. Readings selected from representative works in the 17th and 18th centuries.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3030 - Twentieth-Century Philosophy


    Examination of some central problems, issues, and methodologies of Twentieth-Century Philosophy. Examination may include: pragmatism, phenomenology, logical analysis, existentialism, ordinary language philosophy, critical theory, hermeneutics, structuralism, or post-structuralism.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019


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  • PHIL 3110 - Medieval Philosophy


    Western philosophical tradition from Augustine to William of Ockham. Readings include such other authors as Anselm of Canterbury, Bonaventure, Thomas Aquinas, and Duns Scotus.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3120 - Nineteenth-Century Philosophy


    Examination of some central problems, issues, and methodologies of Nineteenth-Century Philosophy, including from some more contemporary perspectives, such as feminism. Examination may include: German Idealism (e.g., Fichte, Schelling, Hegel, Schopenhauer), Early Existentialism (e.g., Kierkegaard, Nietzsche), Early Phenomenology (e.g., Balzano, Brentano), Social Philosophy (e.g., Comte, Feuerbach, Bentham, Mill, Marx), and American Philosophy (e.g., Peirce, James, Washington, DuBois).

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3130 - American Philosophy


    Analyzes the question of what constitutes American Philosophy, examining the interaction between America and philosophy and exploring some of the characteristics that may help contribute to the characterization of American Philosophy including: individualism, community, practicality, fallibility, and meliorism. Critically examines the narrative of American philosophy, focusing on pragmatism, America’s distinctive contribution to philosophy, and assesses the role that American philosophy has, can, and should play concerning social and cultural issues in America.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3140 - Existentialism


    Existentialist tradition in philosophy and literature including such issues as: authenticity, absurdity and the meaning of life, freedom and morality, anguish, death, and atheism.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021


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  • PHIL 3170 - Major Figure in Philosophy


    An investigation into the thoughts and writings of a major figure in philosophy with special emphasis on primary sources. Included may be Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Quine, Davidson, Rawls, and others as indicated by departmental needs and interests.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020


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  • PHIL 3190 - Topics in History/Genealogy


    Specific topics in the history/genealogy of philosophy.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3210 - Ethical Theory


    Selective examination of major normative and metaethical theories that undergird our practical judgments about morally right actions and virtuous persons. Normative theories studied may include virtue ethics, deontology, consequentialism, and representative feminist theories. Metaethical theories studied may include cognitivism, expressivism, realism, and error theory.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3220 - Aesthetics


    Discussion and analysis of major theories of art ranging from historical figures (Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, and Dewey) to contemporary philosophers (Sontag, Danto, Kristeva, and Ranciere). Emphasis will be on the development of aesthetics in relation to the visual and performing arts, new media, and philosophy, but also in response to social-political-cultural issues, such as feminism, racism, and the like.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3230 - Healthcare Ethics


    Major ethical dilemmas within medical science and biology are examined to assist students to identify, analyze, and decide ethical issues in such a way that they can defend their positions to themselves and others. Issues include reproductive and genetic technology, death and dying, patient rights, and justice in distribution of healthcare benefits and burdens.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3239 - Ethics Bowl Prep


    Preparation for participation on the University’s Ethics Bowl Team. Training in ethical theory and argumentation. Oral and written practice, both individually and collaboratively, presenting sample case studies.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    Prerequisite(s): WRDS 1103  or WRDS 1104  with a grade of C or above
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 3239  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3240 - Ethics Bowl


    Students prepare for and participate in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl competition. Students intensively research cases (developed by the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl), and work both collaboratively and individually on written case analyses. Significant amounts of in-class time scrimmaging and working on public-speaking and oral communication skills.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    Prerequisite(s): PHIL 3239 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 3240  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3246 - Ethics Bowl II


    Students who have previously competed in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl prepare for and participate in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl competition and/or the National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHIL 3240 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3310 - IT Ethics


    Looks at ethical issues that emerge in the context of new technologies. We will combine a study of traditional moral theories with a look at how those theories might help us understand some of the many challenges presented by contemporary technologies. Topic areas may include privacy/surveillance, intellectual property (things like cell patents, peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), and genetically modified foods.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3320 - Engineering Ethics


    Familiarizes students with the ethical and social dimensions of professional engineering practice. The course is built around discussions of: (1) some of the classical philosophical theories (Utilitarianism, Respect for Persons, etc.), (2) concepts and techniques for breaking down complicated scenarios (factual, conceptual, etc.), (3) typical problem areas such as professional integrity and responsibility, risk analysis, and the conflict between engineers and managers, (4) case studies and special focus on classic cases (Columbia and Challenger disasters, etc.), and (5) various ethical codes of the engineering profession (electrical, mechanical, petroleum, etc.). Emphasis on the enhancement of skills in critical thinking and effective communication in professional engineering.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3330 - Philosophy and Literature


    Discussion and analysis of the classic and contemporary philosophical themes in literature, the literary dimensions of philosophy (e.g., Platonic dialogues and the modern essay), the role of philosophy in the development of literary theory, the effects of changes in literature on philosophy (e.g., new narrative structures in both fields), and the like. Readings will range from the classical (e.g., Plato, Montaigne, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche) to the contemporary (e.g., Adorno, Derrida, Eco, and Nussbaum).

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3340 - Business Ethics


    Ethical problems confronting business as a social institution and individuals in business. Application of ethical theory to business institutions and practices, internal exchanges of business (e.g., hiring, promotions, working conditions, employer/employee rights and duties) and external exchanges (e.g., product safety, environment, depletion, marketing, advertising.) Emphasis is on the role of critical thinking about and in business.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3390 - Topics and Ethics/Aesthetics


    Specific topics in Ethics/Aesthetics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3410 - Knowledge and Reality


    An examination of interrelated issues concerning belief, justification, knowledge, and existence and the implications of these for broader philosophical issues. “Narrower” issues may include: What is the source of our beliefs? How do these sources affect our determinations of what fundamentally exists and what those things are like? How do our assumptions about what exists affect the objects and methods of knowing? When do beliefs become knowledge? Are there some things about the world that we cannot know about? Broader issues may include: What kind of thing is a mind or a self? How does such a thing fit into a natural world? What can non-human animals or computers tell us about intelligence? In what sense can collective entities engage in intentional behavior?

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3420 - Philosophy of Language


    An inquiry into the nature of language and its use in actual practice. Discussion will focus on theories of meaning and their relations to the fields of logic and linguistics, and will address special topics such as linguistic creativity and linguistic violence.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3430 - Mind, Cognition, and Behavior


    An exploration of epistemological, metaphysical, and ethical questions concerning the mind. The main focus is on the possibility of integrating classic philosophical perspectives with contemporary research in cognitive science. Topics include: the descriptive/normative relation, the connection between philosophy and science, the plausibility of the mind and/or brain as a computational, symbol-manipulating system, including cases in which ethical consequences emerge from this orientation, and other topics such as consciousness, free will and determinism, logic and language, emotion and reasoning, and rationality.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3480 - Internship in Ethics and Philosophy


    Field experience can include on-site visits to host companies, corporations, or agencies to investigate or contribute to ethics codes, policies, culture, and/or practices and their philosophical relevance.  Background research on challenges facing the host organization today.  Final reports evaluated by faculty advisor and shared with the host organization.  

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Philosophy major or minor; successful completion of 15 or more credit hours in Philosophy; and selection by department and host organization.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3510 - Advanced Logic


    Advanced systems of logic, with emphasis upon symbolic logic and formal systematic characteristics such as axiomatics and proof techniques.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 3510  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3520 - Philosophy of Science


    Questions concerning scientific knowledge and methods and their relation to technology, metaphysics, history/sociology, and interdisciplinary connections. “Science” is construed broadly to imply a connection with all systematic inquiry, either past or present, into natural or social questions. Particular topics may include the nature of theories, models, observations, predictions, and the conditions of progress.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3530 - Philosophy of Religion


    Philosophical implications of religious experience including the definitions, development, and diverse forms of the problems of belief and reason in modern thought.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): RELS 3242 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3590 - Topics and Knowledge/Language


    Specific topics in the Knowledge/Language.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3600 - Practicum in Philosophy


    Directed individual study involving the student and instructor in rethinking and reworking some major problems in the teaching of undergraduate philosophy, including interaction with a particular course, usually PHIL 1105 , PHIL 1101 /PHIL 1102 , or PHIL 2105 , in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of the course. (Not for teacher licensure.)

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3605 - Research Methods and Publication


    Permission of instructor required. Individual instruction in current methods of research in philosophy through participation in major research project. No more than six hours may apply towards the major in Philosophy.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3610 - Independent Study


    Directed individual study of a philosophical issue, problem, or figure(s) of special interest to the student.   

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3620 - Senior Seminar


    This capstone course provides an opportunity to develop or secure a philosophical literacy for those who will end their studies of philosophy with a B.A. and for those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in philosophy or a related field. The course will thus help advanced students integrate their studies in philosophy, pursue their individual philosophical interests in more depth, and study philosophical texts or issues that they have not yet had a chance to cover but that are important to a well-rounded education in philosophy. The focus in the seminar will be on contemporary philosophy, though a research project may involve more historical figures or issues.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021


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  • PHIL 3791 - Honors Thesis


    Individual or group inquiry into selected philosophic problems. Exposition and discussion of the results.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department and approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3810 - Social and Political Philosophy


    Examination of basic concepts involved in understanding the nature and structure of political and social formations. Issues may include topics such as justice, human rights, the nature of political power, and the relations between individuals and political/social institutions. Readings from historical and/or contemporary sources, and may include figures such as Plato, Hobbes, Marx, Rawls, Arendt, Foucault and Butler.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 3810  and POLS 3177 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3820 - Feminist Philosophy


    Overview of feminist critiques of the philosophical canon, contemporary feminist work on philosophical topics (e.g., feminist epistemology, feminist aesthetics, etc.), and philosophical work on topics such as gender, sexuality, and intersectionality. Critical race, postcolonial, and global feminisms will also be studied.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): WGST 3820 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3830 - Philosophy and Race


    Examines the role of the concept of race in the Western philosophical canon, and uses current philosophical texts and methods to examine Western discourses of race and racism. Issues such as whiteness, double consciousness, the black/white binary, Latino identity and race, ethnicity, mixed-race identity, and the intersection of race with gender and class are also examined.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): AFRS 3830 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3910 - Philosophy of War and Peace


    The conceptual and historical aspects of violence, terrorism, war, nonviolence, justice, and the economic motivations and results, both intended and unintended, associated with these phenomena.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): LBST 2101 -H01.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3920 - Philosophy of Technology


    Examination of basic concepts and controversies in philosophical discussions of technology. Issues may include relations between technology and nature (and/or human nature), technological determinism, the prospects for intelligent and/or democratic control of particular technologies, and normative issues such as technological systems of social control.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 3930 - Philosophy of Body


    Opportunity to explore the implications of the Eastern and Western philosophical literature on what the body means to individuals and societies. Philosophical readings about the body’s relationship to the mind, politics, happiness, social interaction, and education will be explored through lecture, discussion, and writing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020


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  • PHIL 3940 - Philosophy of Education


    Exploration of classic Western approaches to education and the contemporary moral problems faced by America’s schools. Issues to be considered are the effect of race, class, and gender on school culture and teacher preparation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 3990 - Topics and Identity/Society


    Specific topics in Identity/Society.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020


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  • PHIL 4190 - Advanced Topics in History/Genealogy


    Advanced topics in the history/genealogy of philosophy.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHIL 4390 - Advanced Topics in Ethics/Aesthetics


    Advanced study of specific topics in ethics/aesthetics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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  • PHIL 4590 - Advanced Topics in Knowledge/Language


    Advanced study of specific topics in the philosophy of knowledge/language.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Fall 2021


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  • PHIL 4990 - Advanced Topics in Identity/Society


    Advanced study of specific topics in the philosophy of identity/society.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021


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Physics

  
  • PHYS 1000 - New Student Seminar


    An introduction to the different disciplines within physics, professional opportunities available to physics majors in industry and academia, research interests of the department, and opportunities for student research in the department. This course is required for all Physics majors. Students present both a paper and a talk about physics to their peers and complete a plan of study for their undergraduate degree.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Physics major.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1100 - Conceptual Physics


    A discovery-oriented course which covers a broad spectrum of general physics at a conceptual level, making it a suitable science elective for liberal arts students.  Topics include: states of matter, kinematics and dynamics of motion, force, energy and momentum, electricity and magnetism, waves, sound, and light.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1100L - Conceptual Physics Laboratory


    Laboratory investigations illustrating experimental techniques and fundamental principles of natural phenomena. Three laboratory hours each week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 1100  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1101 - Introductory Physics I


    First semester of a two semester algebra-based introductory sequence in physics. Introduction to the fundamental principles of natural phenomena. Topics include: kinematics and dynamics of particles, momentum, work, energy, conservation laws, and mechanics of rigid bodies. Knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry is needed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1100  as a prerequisite or MATH 1103 , MATH 1120 , MATH 1121 , MATH 1241 , or higher as a pre- or corequisite; an equivalent math test score may also be considered.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • PHYS 1101L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory


    Laboratory investigations illustrating experimental techniques and fundamental principles of natural phenomena. Three laboratory hours each week. If a student has completed PHYS 2101L  with grade of C or above in in a previous semester, the student is exempted from taking PHYS 1101L.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 1101 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2019


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  • PHYS 1102 - Introductory Physics II


    Second semester of the algebra-based introductory sequence in physics. An introduction to topics in electromagnetism, optics, and nuclear physics. A knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry is needed for this course.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1101  with grade of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • PHYS 1102L - Introductory Physics II Laboratory


    A continuation of PHYS 1101L . If a student has completed PHYS 2102L  with grade of C or above in a previous semester, the student is exempted from taking PHYS 1102L. Three laboratory hours each week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1101L  or PHYS 2101L .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 1102 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1130 - Introduction to Astronomy


    Introduction to space science, including the historical beginnings of astronomy; motions of celestial bodies; the solar system; optical and radio astronomy; structure and evolution of stars; galaxies; and cosmology.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1130L - Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory


    Experimental investigations relating to the acquisition of and interpretation of astronomical data.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 1130 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1201 - Sports and Physics


    Fundamental physics concepts are introduced and discussed using only sports-related applications, primarily golf, baseball/softball, and auto racing. Specific physics concepts include forces, Newton’s Laws, conservation of energy, conservation of linear momentum, conservation of angular momentum, Bernoulli’s principle for fluid flow, centripetal force, vibrations and sound, and heat transfer. In addition, an understanding of materials characteristics are important to the discussions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1201L - Sports and Physics Laboratory


    Experimental investigations illustrating the physical principals related to sports activities. Laboratories include analysis of the physics involved in activities such as basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, soccer, hockey, and football.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Corequisite(s): PHYS 1201 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1202 - Introduction to Physics in Medicine


    An introductory level course that covers the basics physics principles behind technologies currently used in medicine. Examines topics in surgical instrumentation and medical imaging (e.g., the use of lasers in medicine, MRI, ultrasound, CT scanning, and nuclear medicine.)

    Credit Hours: (3)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1203 - Physics of Music


    Fundamental physics concepts are introduced related to the production and interpretation of sound in musical instruments and the human voice. Specific concepts include forces, kinematics, energy, pressure, simple harmonic motion, fluids, traveling and standing waves, and acoustics. Relationship of physical principles to notes, scales, melody, harmony, rhythm, loudness, pitch, timbre, musical instruments, room acoustics, and recording.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 1203L - Physics of Music Laboratory


    Laboratory component covering topics introduced in PHYS 1203 . Laboratories include the design and construction of wind and string instruments and percussion.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Corequisite(s): PHYS 1203 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 2101 - Physics for Science and Engineering I


    First semester of a two-semester calculus-based introductory sequence in general physics. Topics include: kinematics and dynamics of particles, momentum, work, energy, conservation laws, simple harmonic motion, and mechanics of rigid bodies.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1241  with grade of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • PHYS 2101L - Physics for Science and Engineering I Laboratory


    Experiments selected from motion on an inclined plane, circular motion, momentum and energy in collisions, torques, and conservation laws. Use of the computer for organizing, graphing and analyzing data.. If a student has completed PHYS 1101L  with grade of C or above in a previous semester, the student is exempted from taking PHYS 2101L. Two laboratory hours each week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 2101 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2020


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  • PHYS 2102 - Physics for Science and Engineering II


    Second semester of the calculus-based introductory sequence in general physics. Topics include: electric charge, electric fields, and magnetic fields.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2101  and MATH 1242  with grades of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019


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  • PHYS 2102L - Physics for Science and Engineering II Laboratory


    A continuation of PHYS 2101L . Experiments selected from series and parallel circuits, RC circuits, EMF and terminal potential difference, electromagnets, and magnetic induction.. If a student has completed PHYS 1102L  with grade of C or above in a previous semester, the student is exempted from taking PHYS 2102L. Two laboratory hours each week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2101L  (or PHYS 1101L ).
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 2102 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2019


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  • PHYS 3000 - Topics in Physics


    Special topics which are introductory in nature. May not be applied toward the degree requirements for “additional hours at the 3000/4000 level” without approval of the departmental Undergraduate Studies Committee.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 3101 - Topics and Methods of General Physics


    Integration of mathematical concepts with basic physical principals.  Physics topics chosen from material covered in PHYS 2101  and PHYS 2102 .  Mathematical concepts include: approximation methods, integration and differentiation, vector algebra, and coordinate systems.  Exercises and problems emphasize topics traditionally challenging to beginning physics students.  An emphasis is placed on developing additional background and problem solving skills necessary for students to succeed in upper-division physics courses.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2102  and MATH 1242  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • PHYS 3102 - Physics for Science and Engineering III


    Introduction to additional topics in physics, including wave motion, geometrical and physical optics, electromagnetic waves, and thermodynamics. An emphasis is placed on developing additional background and problem-solving skills to succeed in upper-level physics courses.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2102  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 2171 , MATH 2241 , or PHYS 3101  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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