2013-2014 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Nursing |
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NUR 450 - Professional Nursing Practicum, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 100 , NUR 101 , NUR 105 , NUR 106 , NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215 , NUR 310 , NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 410 , NUR 412 , NUR 415
In this capstone course students will have the responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a client group in a clinical setting. The student will synthesize, integrate, and apply knowledge, skills, and critical concepts from previous coursework throughout this real-world experience.
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NUR 455 - Professional Practicum Seminar, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 100 , NUR 101 , NUR 105 , NUR 106 , NUR 110 , NUR 112 , NUR 115 , NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215 , NUR 310 , NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 410 , NUR 412 , NUR 415
Systematic examination and application of health-related concepts, issues, and trends in relation to the student’s clinical intensive nursing practice, including: clinical practice, nursing education, nursing and health care administration, nursing informatics, community and public health, or health policy. Includes a self-evaluation of nursing knowledge and professional development goals. Topics include contemporary nursing roles and issues; exploration of intellectual skills and strategies used by nurses; personal philosophy of nursing professionalism; leadership; conflict management skills. Writing intensive.
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Organizational Leadership |
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OLS 444X - Senior Seminar: Integration of Theory and Practice, 3-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed at least 15 credit hours in the major to include LDR 201 , SOC 210 , BUS 326 (or BUS 329 ) OR permission of instructor.
This is a capstone experience for Organizational Leadership majors or minors. Students integrate and apply material from their courses to both their career goals and work experience. The final product consists of a 15-20 page paper and a class presentation. Organizational Leadership majors are also required to complete a 40 hour internship.
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Philosophy |
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PHL 101 - Philosophical Questions, 3 credit hours
An introduction to philosophical reflection and questioning through the examination of some of the central themes of philosophy.
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PHL 102 - Ethics, 3 credit hours
Classic Ethical theories such as virtue ethics, utilitarianism, and duty ethics are used to analyze current moral problems involving issues such as social justice, war, legal punishment, global issues, science and technology, and professional ethics.
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PHL 103 - Philosophy of Human Nature, 3 credit hours
A study of theories of human nature and their capacities to improve the human condition. Among the questions this area of philosophy considers are: What is the essential nature of the human being? What should characterize human life? Is there anything more to human life than what we experience with our senses? Readings are drawn from various disciplines, cultures, and/or historical periods.
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PHL 104 - Critical Thinking, 3 credit hours
A study of the basic skills of good reasoning needed for the intelligent and responsible use of reasoning in everyday life. Topics include identifying arguments and judging their validity and strength; identifying common fallacies of reasoning, use and abuse of language in persuasion, and principles of fair play in argumentation and debate.
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PHL 201 - Logic, 3 credit hours
An introduction to the principles and methods of symbolic logic.
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PHL 205(I) - Topics in Ethics, 3-4 credit hours
A detailed study of a selected topic in ethics, such as Development Ethics and International Justice, War and Terrorism, or Cross-cultural Moral Disagreement. Topics vary from semester to semester in accordance with current interests of students and faculty; therefore this course may be repeated for credit.
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PHL 207(D) - Topics in Philosophy, 3-4 credit hours
An inquiry at the intermediate level into philosophical issues, problems, or applications, such as Feminist Theory, Asian Philosophy, or Philosophy of Sex and Love. Topics vary from semester to semester in accordance with current interests of students and faculty; therefore this course may be repeated for credit.
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PHL 209 - Political and Social Philosophy, 4 credit hours
Critical evaluations of selected political and social concepts with historical and contemporary significance, including the state, law, government, power, political obligation, justice, rights, freedom, and equality. Extensive reading in original texts is required.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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PHL 211 - Classical Philosophy, 4 credit hours
Whitehead has correctly observed that “Philosophy is but a footnote to Plato.” Beginning with the Pre-Socratics and focusing on the great contributions of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, students will explore the Greek creation of philosophy as “the love of wisdom,” and witness the birth of metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
Semesters Offered: Offered biennially.
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PHL 213 - Modern Philosophy, 3-4 credit hours
An exploration of the two great developments of modern philosophy: the rationalist system-builders who endeavored to place the categories of religious metaphysics on firm scientific foundations, and the empiricists who started the modern preoccupation with subjectivity and the limits of knowledge.
Semesters Offered: Offered biennially.
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PHL 214 - Nineteenth-century Philosophy, 4 credit hours
An exploration of the great philosophies emerging from the rubble of the enlightenment ediface, with a focus on the human condition after the eclipse of system and sanity: Hegel, Kierkegaard, Marx, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche.
Semesters Offered: Offered biennially.
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PHL 249F - Philosophy of Art, 4 credit hours
An examination of the problems that arise when we reflect upon the nature and basis of criticism of works of art.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less than once a year.
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PHL 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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PHL 263(D) - Seminar, 3 or 4 credit hours
Varied topics of specialized interest.
Semesters Offered: Offered to advanced and qualified students.
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PHL 270D - Feminist Philosophy, 4 credit hours
This course will explore contemporary feminist theory across a range of topics including oppression and resistance, sexualities, race and racism, feminist political and ethical theories, feminist epistemologies and ontologies. It is meant as a broad introduction to a number of key areas of feminist philosophy.
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PHL 271D - Philosophy of Sexuality, 3 or 4 credit hours
This course introduces students to a range of issues related to sexuality, with a particular focus on the relevance of gender to sexuality in the West. We will investigate issues such as sexual orientation, transsexuality, marriage and fidelity, pornography and prostitution, and sexual violence. Warning: this course contains some graphic materials, students must be 18 years old.
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PHL 272I - International Ethics, 3 credit hours
An exploration of the philosophical and ethical foundations of human rights with a view to the relevance of human rights to the just war tradition and modern security challenges, cultural disagreements, and global poverty. Students examine their own ethical obligations in connection to these international issues.
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PHL 273I - Environmental Ethics, 3 credit hours
An exploration of the ethical issues associated with the impact of human activity on the environment, eco-systems, and biodiversity. Course addresses broad questions such as: how should we conceive our relationship to the natural environment? Does sustainability demand a new biocentric ethic? Do non-humans (e.g. other animals, natural objects) have rights? What responsibilities do we have to future generations? Students will also explore some specific issues (e.g. energy, food production), their personal obligation to sustainable living, and the local context.
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PHL 314(I) - Contemporary Philosophy, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100 or 200-level PHL course, or LAS 200 , or consent of the instructor.
A detailed investigation of the works of a significant philosopher or movement of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Topics vary from semester to semester in accordance with current interests of students and faculty; therefore this course may be repeated for credit.
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PHL 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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PHL 371 - Advanced Topics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100 or 200-level PHL course, or LAS 200 , or consent of the instructor.
A detailed study of a selected topic in philosophy. Student interest will help to determine what topics will be offered. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topic is different from any for which the student has already received credit. Topics to be announced.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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PHL 372 - Great Philosophers, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100 or 200-level PHL course, or LAS 200 , or consent of the instructor.
A detailed investigation of the works of a significant philosopher or philosophic tradition. Student interest will help to determine what topics will be offered. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic is different from any for which the student has already received credit. Topics to be announced.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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PHL 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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PHL 464 - Senior Tutorial, 1-3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Senior major status.
Under tutorial supervision, students are given extensive training in the analysis of a philosophical problem or system with a view to producing a senior thesis.
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Physician Assistant |
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PAS 503 - Evidence-Based Medicine, 2 credit hours
This course will cover an introduction to evidence-based medicine, an in depth look and review on various research methods which are used in clinical medicine and in health services research which gives students a framework on which to develop their practice of medicine. Students will apply what they have learned in this course and apply their knowledge to the culminating review paper at the end of the program.
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PAS 507 - Leadership in Healthcare, 1 credit hour
The leadership course is one semester in length and will give students the foundation to become competent physician assistants and leaders in the field. The course content will give students the tools to become an effective leader in their practice while adhering to NCCPA guidelines as well as federal and state laws regarding physician assistant practice.
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PAS 510 - Clinical Anatomy, 6 credit hours
This 14-week gross anatomy course is a detailed study of the structures of the human body, consisting of both lecture and laboratory sections. The lecture portion deals with descriptions and explanations of body structures, while in the laboratory, the student participates in the practical examination of prosected human cadavers and removed specimens, and the regional dissection of a human cadaver.
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PAS 511 - Pathophysiologic Foundations of Medicine, 4 credit hours
Pathophysiologic Foundations of Medicine focuses on pathophysiology of various body systems with an introduction to clinical medicine. The core basic science areas which are included in the course are: physiology/ pathophysiology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, nutrition, and pathology. The design of the curriculum is such that students will continually learn and build on concepts from each course as well as learn by integrating concurrent coursework during the semester.
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PAS 512 - History Taking and Medical Documentation, 3 credit hours
Beginning in the summer semester, PA students will learn fundamental patient communication skills and will be able to elicit an accurate and comprehensive history on patients from a variety of backgrounds. Students will learn how to communicate with different patient populations as well as learn subtleties in medical history taking. Students will learn how to effectively document in a medical record for adult and pediatric populations in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Patient centered interviewing skills and clinician centered interviewing techniques will be incorporated throughout the course activities. Students will be evaluated based on standardized patient examinations, written examinations and oral presentations.
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PAS 513 - Clinical Medicine I, 7 credit hours
Clinical Medicine is a 2 part course which spans the fall and spring semesters. Students will progress through the course learning a large variety of clinical conditions which affect each body system. Clinical medicine seminars are integrated throughout each course and are centered on problem-based learning techniques which will be used throughout the entire didactic phase of the program. Students will meet in small groups with a faculty facilitator and work through a case scenario from etiology/pathology of the disease to treatment and maintenance of the illness. Students will meet frequently throughout the semester and review topics which follow the lecture material sequence. By incorporating this educational activity, students will learn critical thinking and presentation skills as well as have an in depth clinical view of the disease process. Students will then be able to formulate a practice plan for each case and be able to rationalize their management strategies. The critical topics of discussion will emerge from the medical disciplines of: Dermatology, Hematology/ Oncology, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Urology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and General Surgery.
This type of instruction enhances the student learning and promotes the knowledge and development of cooperative and self-directed learning skills, interpersonal skills, patient-care skills, and professional behavior.
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PAS 514 - Physical Exam Techniques, 3 credit hours
During this course, students will learn the fundamentals of physical exam and be able to perform a more structured physical examination with the ability to link diagnostic testing to the exam findings as well as development of a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. During this course, students will be instructed through lecture and through the physical examination lab component. While in the lab, students will have hands on approach to specific physical exam techniques which are appropriate for each body system.
Emphasis will be placed on developing and demonstrating proficiency in performing an accurate physical examination on patients throughout the lifespan, age, ethnicity, and gender. Students will learn how to integrate historical information and examination methods in the assessment of patient problems. At the completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to perform a complete physical examination on any patient and document both normal and abnormal findings in the patient record. Patient centered communication skills will be incorporated throughout the course activities. Evaluation is performance based and includes standardized patient examination. Fund of knowledge will be evaluated through written examinations and case scenarios.
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PAS 515 - Clinical Medicine II, 7 credit hours
Clinical Medicine is a 2 part course which spans the fall and spring semesters. Students will progress through the course learning a large variety of clinical conditions which affect each body system. Clinical medicine seminars are integrated throughout each course and are centered on problem-based learning techniques which will be used throughout the entire didactic phase of the program. Students will meet in small groups with a faculty facilitator and work through a case scenario from etiology/pathology of the disease to treatment and maintenance of the illness. Students will frequently throughout the semester and review topics which follow the lecture material sequence. By incorporating this educational activity, students will learn critical thinking and presentation skills as well as have an in depth clinical view of the disease process. Students will then be able to formulate a practice plan for each case and be able to rationalize their management strategies. The critical topics of discussion will emerge from the medical disciplines of: Dermatology, Hematology/ Oncology, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Urology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and General Surgery.
This type of instruction enhances the student learning and promotes the knowledge and development of cooperative and self-directed learning skills, interpersonal skills, patient-care skills, and professional behavior.
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PAS 516 - Procedural Skills and Special Populations, 3 credit hours
During this course, students will learn exam techniques for special populations (pediatrics & pregnancy) as well as lectures on various procedural skills which are essential to PA practice. Students will also rotate through the clinical skills/ simulation lab where they will learn invasive techniques such as IV access, central line placement, chest tube placement, medication administration (IM, IV), basic suture technique, incision and drainage, lumbar puncture, identification and use of surgical instruments, donning surgical attire, and concepts of examining special populations. Also the concept of inter-professional education will be introduced through various lecture and lab based activities.
Upon completion of this course, students will have working knowledge regarding common procedural skills to further enhance their clinical decision making. Fundamental procedural competencies relevant to PA practice will be emphasized in lecture and in the skills lab, while other specialized interventions will be introduced from a cognitive point of view.
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PAS 521 - Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing I, 2 credit hours
This is a 2-part course which teaches PA students the fundamentals of diagnostic testing with application to clinical practice. The first course begins with basic and most common hematological and chemistry testing and then progresses on to microbiological testing and various imaging modalities (system based) as well as electrocardiography. The application of various tests and development of a differential diagnosis and diagnostic algorithms is discussed in detail.
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PAS 523 - Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine, 5 credit hours
This course will provide an overview of potentially life-threatening illness and injury encountered in emergent situations or in the critically ill patient. In addition, this course will discuss the essentials of assessment and management for the initial evaluation, stabilization, assessment, management and treatment, patient education, disposition and follow-up of an acutely ill patient requiring expeditious medical, surgical, or psychiatric attention.
Also, Instruction focused on the detection and application of preventive measures and treatment of health risk behaviors including stress, abuse and violence, substance abuse and psychological symptoms and syndromes through basic counseling, patient education and/or appropriate referrals that are sensitive to culture and ethnicity. Introduction to strategies to identify and ease patient reaction to illness and end of life issues and application of those strategies to overcome resistance, encourage therapeutic cooperation, and assist in changing patient risky behaviors. Cultural diversity and its relationship to health, disease, and death will be addressed. Other topics include sexuality and health.
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PAS 531 - Pharmacology I, 4 credit hours
The 3-part pharmacology course educates students on the fundamentals of drug classifications, pharmacodynamics actions, and the rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications. In addition, students will be able to describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of specific therapeutic regimens, universal indications and contraindications for usage, dosing schedules, and the relative cost of commonly prescribed medications. Common errors involving prescription writing will be discussed and practical exercises will require students to accurately write prescriptions and treatment orders.
This course will review the mechanism(s) of action, toxicities and interactions of some specific drugs and drug classes, as well as provide the students with an introduction to clinical therapeutics. Clinical therapeutics incorporates the physiologic basis and clinical characteristics of disease states relative to pharmacologic therapy. Disease states that will be targeted are: dermatology, hematology, endocrinology, HIV, hepatitis, pancreatitis, obstructive pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal.
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PAS 532 - Pharmacology II, 4 credit hours
The 3-part pharmacology course educates students on the fundamentals of drug classifications, pharmacodynamics actions, and the rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications. In addition, students will be able to describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of specific therapeutic regimens, universal indications and contraindications for usage, dosing schedules, and the relative cost of commonly prescribed medications. Common errors involving prescription writing will be discussed and practical exercises will require students to accurately write prescriptions and treatment orders.
This course will review the mechanism(s) of action, toxicities and interactions of some specific drugs and drug classes, as well as provide the students with an introduction to clinical therapeutics. Clinical therapeutics incorporates the physiologic basis and clinical characteristics of disease states relative to pharmacologic therapy. Disease states that will be targeted are: dermatology, hematology, endocrinology, HIV, hepatitis, pancreatitis, obstructive pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal.
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PAS 533 - Pharmacology III, 4 credit hours
The 3-part pharmacology course educates students on the fundamentals of drug classifications, pharmacodynamics actions, and the rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications. In addition, students will be able to describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of specific therapeutic regimens, universal indications and contraindications for usage, dosing schedules, and the relative cost of commonly prescribed medications. Common errors involving prescription writing will be discussed and practical exercises will require students to accurately write prescriptions and treatment orders.
This course will review the mechanism(s) of action, toxicities and interactions of some specific drugs and drug classes, as well as provide the students with an introduction to clinical therapeutics. Clinical therapeutics incorporates the physiologic basis and clinical characteristics of disease states relative to pharmacologic therapy. Disease states that will be targeted are: dermatology, hematology, endocrinology, HIV, hepatitis, pancreatitis, obstructive pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal.
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PAS 541 - Physician Assistant Profession, 1 credit hour
This course introduces the PA student to the physician assistant profession and discusses various practice related topics which are critical for the practice of medicine. The course will discuss professional practice issues such as: reimbursement, licensing, credentialing, patient safety, and risk management.
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PAS 542 - Biomedical Ethics, 2 credit hours
This course will discuss various aspects of medical ethics and decision making and how these concepts relate to physician assistant practice. Students will research cases representing bioethical issues and apply the principles of ethics as appropriate to participating in student led discussions. The course will foster professional development and expose students presenting medical cases.
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PAS 543 - Public Health and Policy Systems, 2 credit hours
This course will discuss health policy in the U.S as it pertains to physician assistant practice, health care reform, and public health policy and workforce. The students will gain an in depth view of physician assistant practice which will help prepare them for a career as a clinician and a leader in their field.
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PAS 591 - Clinical Preparations, 4 credit hours
This course is given in a 3-4 week module just prior to clinical rotations. Students will be able to practice various procedural techniques in the simulation lab as well as refine their physical exam skills. During this time period, students will undergo an ORAL examination as well as a structured clinical examination (OSCE). Student will also be instructed on professional issues related to clinical rotations and practice. Students will undergo a performance evaluation during this time period for faculty to assess readiness for clinical rotations.
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PAS 601 - Family Medicine, 3 credit hours
A 4-week rotation in a family medicine environment to expose physician assistant students to primary care practice and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the primary care physician. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
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PAS 602 - Surgery, 3 credit hours
A 4-week rotation in a general surgery environment to expose physician assistant students to general surgical principles, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the general or sub-specialty surgeon. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
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PAS 603 - Emergency Medicine, 3 credit hours
A 4-week rotation in an emergency medicine facility to expose physician assistant students to emergency medicine/ acute care practice and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the emergency physician. Learned skills will include those necessary for appropriate triage, stabilization, diagnosis and management of patients with traumatic injuries and illnesses as well as the management of less life-threatening problems that present to the emergency department. Physician Assistant students will develop skills in working with the prehospital emergency medical team and secondary referral systems. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
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PAS 604 - OB/GYN, 3 credit hours
A 4-week rotation in a women’s health/OBGYN environment to expose physician assistant students to women’s health with treatment of the prenatal and gynecology patient. This rotation will introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the obstetrician/gynecologist. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
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PAS 605 - Pediatrics, 3 credit hours
A 4-week rotation in a pediatric medicine environment to expose physician assistant students to pediatric and adolescent medicine and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the pediatrician. This will encompass well-child care, common pediatric illnesses and care of the newborn through adolescent populations. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
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PAS 606A - Internal Medicine I, 3 credit hours
An 8-week rotation in general internal medicine will expose physician assistant students to internal medicine and various related specialties. This rotation will build upon previous rotations and allow the physician assistant student to work alongside an internist/hospitalist and gain valuable patient care experience. This rotation will encompass a total of 320 hours of total patient care time.
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PAS 606B - Internal Medicine II, 3 credit hours
An 8-week rotation in general internal medicine will expose physician assistant students to internal medicine and various related specialties. This rotation will build upon previous rotations and allow the physician assistant student to work alongside an internist/hospitalist and gain valuable patient care experience. This rotation will encompass a total of 320 hours of total patient care time.
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PAS 607A - Mandatory Elective Rotation I, 3 credit hours
Each 4-week course is chosen from all of the medical specialties and subspecialties. Each student will take three rotation electives during the clinical year.
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PAS 607B - Mandatory Elective Rotation II, 3 credit hours
Each 4-week course is chosen from all of the medical specialties and subspecialties. Each student will take three rotation electives during the clinical year.
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PAS 607C - Mandatory Elective Rotation III, 3 credit hours
Each 4-week course is chosen from all of the medical specialties and subspecialties. Each student will take three rotation electives during the clinical year.
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PAS 608A - Masters Seminar, 1 credit hour
This is a 2-part course which allows students to formulate a research question by applying what was learned in the previous EBM course modules. In the first part of the course, the students will work with faculty advisors to refine their research question and begin a preliminary literature review. During the second part of the course, students will actively analyze the literature and formally write about a topic of interest based on the researched material. The goal of this exercise is for students to write a paper of publishable quality as well as incorporate their evidence based knowledge into practice. Students will hand in the final paper prior to graduation, after the completion of all clinical rotations.
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PAS 608B - Masters Seminar, 1 credit hour
This is a 2-part course which allows students to formulate a research question by applying what was learned in the previous EBM course modules. In the first part of the course, the students will work with faculty advisors to refine their research question and begin a preliminary literature review. During the second part of the course, students will actively analyze the literature and formally write about a topic of interest based on the researched material. The goal of this exercise is for students to write a paper of publishable quality as well as incorporate their evidence based knowledge into practice. Students will hand in the final paper prior to graduation, after the completion of all clinical rotations.
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PAS 609 - Psychiatry, 3 credit hours
A 4-week rotation in psychiatry will expose physician assistant students to psychiatric and behavioral medicine and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the psychiatrist. This will encompass psychiatric evaluations and medication/clinical management of psychiatric patients. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
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PHY 101L - Acoustics, 4 credit hours
A lecture-laboratory course providing an introduction to the field of sound with special attention to the areas of speech and music. This course is designed for students not majoring in science and presupposes nothing more than elementary high school mathematics and general science as a background. Science majors interested in the field of sound may find the course interesting on an audit or credit basis.
Lab included.
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PHY 102 - Topics in Physics, 3 credit hours
Topics in Physics is a collection of introductory lecture courses in various areas and are primarily intended for students not majoring in science. All of the topics presuppose only a knowledge of high school mathematics and general science. All of the topics courses typically include the interdisciplinary links between the sciences, social sciences and humanities. PHY 102 may be repeated for credit if different topics are taken.
- Energy and the Future
A survey of current energy resources and possibilities for the future such as solar energy, geothermal energy, tidal energy and energy from nuclear fusion. Attention is paid to methods of energy production efficiency of energy usage, anticipated fuel reserves for various energy sources and the economic, environmental, political, social and aesthetic implications of energy production by various methods.
- Science Through the Ages
A historical guide to science, scientists, which begins with the Greek roots of modern science and then traces in more detail the evolution of science during the past few centuries from an obscure esoteric activity to the professionalized, the industrialized, and democratic version of science we have today.
- Physics of the 20th Century
A survey of the important physics that came about over the last century. The class will examine the theoretical successes, such as quantum theory and relativity, as well as some of the important technological developments such as solid state electronics and lasers.
- Physics of Weather
An introduction survey course investigating the underlying physics of the Earth’s climate. The course will investigate topics such as the short-term climate changes from the interaction of energy flow between the oceans, atmosphere, and land masses; solar radiation; weather fronts; cloud formation; condensation and precipitation; atmospheric electricity and lightning; and various storm phenomena.
No lab.
Semesters Offered: The topics below are currently being offered on a regular basis.
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PHY 103 - Frontiers of Physics, 3 credit hours
This course contains two distinct halves. The first half covers humanity’s search for the ultimate building blocks of the universe, in short, the story of the atom. The second half covers the department of the nuclear bomb during World War II and the associated physics. In other words, the first half of the course teaches the fundamental physics needed to understand the bomb and the second half covers its actual development from a more historical perspective. PHY-103 is intended for students not majoring in science and presupposes only a knowledge of high school mathematics and general science. Because of the nature of the subject material covered, the course is also recommended for interested physics majors on either an audit or credit basis.
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PHY 105L - Physics in Everyday Life, 4 credit hours
A lecture-laboratory course in which physics principles underlying many phenomena encountered in daily life are studied. The course assumes no prior background in mathematics or physics other than the normal University entrance requirements. Topics are studied through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories, which include “envelope experiments” that can be completed at home.
Lab included.
Semesters Offered: Offered primarily for Evening/Weekend Students; day students only with special permission.
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PHY 106L - Light, Color, Vision, 4 credit hours
A lecture-laboratory course investigating optical phenomena found in nature, photography, color vision and holography. The topics are studied in a way that is meaningful for those whose interests are in a variety of fields other than science: art, psychology, photography, etc. The course assumes no prior background in mathematics or physics other than the normal University entrance requirements. Emphasis is placed on the optical phenomena seen in everyday life. Light, color, and vision are studied through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories, which include “envelope experiments” that can be completed at home.
Lab included.
Semesters Offered: Offered primarily for Evening/Weekend Students; day students only with special permission.
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PHY 107L - Space From the Ground Up, 3 credit hours
A lecture-laboratory course intended to provide an insight into space propulsion, space power, space exploration, living in space, and future space ventures through the eyes of physicists, but in a way that would be meaningful for those whose interests are in a variety of other fields: art, psychology, photography, business, law, etc. The course assumes no prior background in mathematics or physics other than the normal University entrance requirements. Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental scientific principles and their application to space projects. Space related topics are studied through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and laboratories, which include “envelope experiments” which can be completed at home.
Lab included.
Semesters Offered: Offered primarily for Evening/Weekend Students; day students only with special permission.
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PHY 131 - General Physics I, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra and pre-calculus.
Corequisite(s): High school physics and a familiarity with calculus are highly recommended or calculus can be taken concurrently. Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151L is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152L to be taken concurrently with PHY 132 .
A two-semester sequence covering the standard physics topics expected for a major in physics, chemistry, pre-med, or pre-engineering. Concepts are presented primarily in lecture demonstration form, but in a sufficiently small class setting that allows for student questions. The course emphasizes qualitative and quantitative problem solving skills. PHY 131 emphasizes mechanics and heat while PHY 132 delves into electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and PHY 145L or both PHY 132 and PHY 146L for credit.
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PHY 132 - General Physics II, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra and pre-calculus.
Corequisite(s): High school physics and a familiarity with calculus are highly recommended or calculus can be taken concurrently. Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151L is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152L to be taken concurrently with PHY 132.
A two-semester sequence covering the standard physics topics expected for a major in physics, chemistry, pre-med, or pre-engineering. Concepts are presented primarily in lecture demonstration form, but in a sufficiently small class setting that allows for student questions. The course emphasizes qualitative and quantitative problem solving skills. PHY 131 emphasizes mechanics and heat while PHY 132 delves into electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and PHY 145L or both PHY 132 and PHY 146L for credit.
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PHY 145L - Applied College Physics I, 5 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra and pre-calculus.
Corequisite(s): High school physics and a familiarity with calculus are highly recommended or calculus can be taken concurrently.
A two-semester sequence covering most of the standard introductory physics topics needed for a science major or for those needing a lab science. Applied College Physics is presented primarily in a laboratory setting. Rather than lectures and demonstrations, almost all concept development is achieved by hands-on activities and many mini-investigations with an emphasis on student inquiry, peer interaction, and small group activities. Applied College Physics’ slower rate of concept development results in the coverage of somewhat fewer topics, but in more depth and with more applications than does General Physics. The first semester emphasizes mechanics and heat while the second semester explores electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and 145L or both PHY 132 and PHY 146L for credit. Applied College Physics students are expected to schedule an additional hour in the lab each week so that the actual in-class time is the same as the General Physics and Introductory Physics Lab combination.
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PHY 146L - Applied College Physics II, 5 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra and pre-calculus.
Corequisite(s): High school physics and a familiarity with calculus are highly recommended or calculus can be taken concurrently.
A two-semester sequence covering most of the standard introductory physics topics needed for a science major or for those needing a lab science. Applied College Physics is presented primarily in a laboratory setting. Rather than lectures and demonstrations, almost all concept development is achieved by hands-on activities and many mini-investigations with an emphasis on student inquiry, peer interaction, and small group activities. Applied College Physics’ slower rate of concept development results in the coverage of somewhat fewer topics, but in more depth and with more applications than does General Physics. The first semester emphasizes mechanics and heat while the second semester explores electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and PHY 145L or both PHY 132 and 146L for credit. Applied College Physics students are expected to schedule an additional hour in the lab each week so that the actual in-class time is the same as the General Physics and Introductory Physics Lab combination.
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PHY 150L - Physical Science Investigations 2, 3 credit hours
This physics course is designed for teachers in the upper elementary and middle school to improve the learning and teaching of basic physics concepts, and is intended as a complement to CHM 150L . Students will spend considerable time in the laboratory completing investigations that, in addition to exposing and clarifying basic physics concepts, can be used for effectively teaching students about physics. Ohio state science standards will be used as a guide for determining specific items of study. Topics covered include: sound, light and color, electricity, magnetism, properties of matter, the atom, force and motion, simple machines, force and fluids, and measurement.
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PHY 151L - Introductory Physics Lab I, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151L is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152L to be taken concurrently with PHY 132 . Laboratory to accompany General Physics I and II (PHY 131 , PHY 132 ).
Experiments designed to investigate and reinforce the ideas and concepts developed in General Physics. Employing recent computer technology to gather and graphically analyze data, PHY 151L emphasizes experiments in mechanics (motion, force, energy, etc.) and heat (temperature, heat capacity, latent heat, etc.). PHY 152L first focuses on mechanical oscillations, static electricity, DC circuits, Ohm’s law, frequency-dependent AC circuits, and magnetic effects. Students gain some experience with “bread-boarding” circuits, and the use of modern digital multi-meters and CRT oscilloscopes. The last part of PHY 152L concentrates on the basic properties of light with experiments in reflection, refraction, simple optical systems, and interference.
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PHY 152L - Introductory Physics Lab II, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151L is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152L to be taken concurrently with PHY 132 . Laboratory to accompany General Physics I and II (PHY 131 , PHY 132 ).
Experiments designed to investigate and reinforce the ideas and concepts developed in General Physics. Employing recent computer technology to gather and graphically analyze data, PHY 151L emphasizes experiments in mechanics (motion, force, energy, etc.) and heat (temperature, heat capacity, latent heat, etc.). PHY 152L first focuses on mechanical oscillations, static electricity, DC circuits, Ohm’s law, frequency-dependent AC circuits, and magnetic effects. Students gain some experience with “bread-boarding” circuits, and the use of modern digital multi-meters and CRT oscilloscopes. The last part of PHY 152L concentrates on the basic properties of light with experiments in reflection, refraction, simple optical systems, and interference.
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PHY 200 - Science, 1-4 credit hours
A study of a topic in science which may involve an interdisciplinary approach. Course content is determined by the department under whose auspices the course is offered.
Semesters Offered: PHY 200 is not offered on a regular basis.
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PHY 233 - Modern Physics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have taken General Physics, Applied College Physics, or the equivalent and to have completed or be taking introductory calculus.
A one-semester introduction to the developments in physics since about 1900. Topics such as special relativity, the Bohr atom, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear processes and the important experiments leading to the modern quantum theory are studied in detail. In addition to important course material, Modern Physics begins the development of the applied math skills needed by the professional scientist. PHY 233 is required for a physics minor, for all physics, pre-engineering majors, and some science teaching licensure. Modern Physics should be taken as soon as possible after completing General Physics or Applied College Physics
Semesters Offered: PHY 233 is normally offered every Fall semester.
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PHY 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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PHY 260 - Engineering Materials, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): one year of introductory physics and chemistry or instructor’s permission
A lecture course studying the most important materials of practical interest to engineers and manufacturers. Special consideration will be given to the different physical and chemical characteristics of and the means of manufacturing metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. PHY 260 is taught as needed as a minimester and is especially recommended for students in the pre-engineering program.
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PHY 261 - Introduction to Statics, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): one year of introductory physics or instructor’s permission
A lecture course concentrating on equilibrium forces and torques on extended bodies. Topics covered include stress, strain, elastic moduli, Poisson’s ratio, compression, tension, sheer, bending, torsion, power, moments of inertia, bending moments, beam deflection and Mohr’s circle. PHY 261 is taught as needed as a minimester and is especially recommended for students in the pre-engineering program.
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PHY 263 - Seminar, 1-4 credit hours
Open to all students interested in physics. Reports and discussions of topics of interest in physics.
Semesters Offered: Not offered on a regular basis.
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PHY 311 - Electronic Instrumentation, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132 or PHY 145L , PHY 146L , or instructor’s permission
A lecture-laboratory course covering the basic principles of circuit design and analysis, use of standard modern instrumentation such as multi-meters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. The analog part of the course moves from basic DC resistor circuits, to AC frequency filters, diodes, bipolar transistors, op-amps, and 555 oscillator circuits. The digital portion covers analog to digital conversion, boolean logic, and various digital gate and multiplexing circuits. If time permits, computer simulated analog and/or digital circuits may be studied. PHY 311 is required for all physics and pre-engineering majors, and some science teaching licensure.
Semesters Offered: PHY 311 is offered on an alternate year basis.
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PHY 312 - Advanced Laboratory, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132 or PHY 145L , PHY 146L , or instructor’s permission
A laboratory course in which independent experiments of advanced level in physics and engineering are designed, performed and analyzed by the student, acting in consultation with the instructor. Results are expected to be obtained with sufficient care and detail to make the results comparable to quality research results. Typically, an independently designed project with an oral and/or a poster presentation is expected. PHY 312 may be repeated if different experiments are carried out each time it is taken. The current advanced lab topics offered are:
Advanced Labs
- Optics and Holography: Review of lenses, mirrors, interference, diffraction, and their applications: Michelson and Mach-Zehder interferometers, Reflection and transmission holography.
- Modern Physics: A lab designed primarily around the important physics experiments of the last century: e/m ratio of the electron, photo-electric effect, Franck-Hertz effect, gamma ray spectroscopy, Zeeman effect, scanning tunneling microscope, hydrogen/deuterium spectrum, semiconductors.
- Computational Physics: A lab helping students write their own programs to solve problems in physics by numerical methods.
- Special Lab Topics: With prior permission of the instructor, experiments, projects, or research of particular interest to the student may be arranged.
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PHY 331 - Physical Mechanics I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132 or PHY 145L , PHY 146L , one year of calculus, or instructor’s permission
A one-semester course in classical mechanics as developed by Galileo, Kepler, Newton and their successors. The course includes a brief review of first year topics, but progresses quickly beyond the introductory level to include such topics as damped and driven oscillatory motion, velocitydependent forces, non-cartesian coordinate systems, rigid body motion and two-body and central force motion, and, as time permits, Lagrangian mechanics.
Semesters Offered: PHY 331 is offered on an alternate year basis.
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PHY 341 - Theoretical Physics, 3 credit hours
A one-semester lecture course which explores the principles and mathematical methods underlying a wide range of topics in physics. The course will focus on solving problems efficiently with the appropriate coordinates systems and mathematical techniques. Problems will be taken from various fields of physics, such as solid state physics, nuclear physics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Mathematical techniques will include those which impact most directly on physics, typically including vector analysis, calculus of functions of several variables, functions of complex variables, Fourier series, and partial differential equations such as the wave and heat equations.
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PHY 361 - Electromagnetism, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132 or PHY 145L , PHY 146L , one year of calculus, or instructor’s permission
A study of electrostatics and magnetostatics. Includes topics dealing with the electric field and potential, dielectric materials, multipole expansions, the magnetic field, Laplaces equation, and Maxwells equations as time permits.
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PHY 362 - Physics of Waves, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132 or PHY 145L , PHY 146L , one year of calculus, or instructor’s permission
A study of the nature of waves. May include topics from the areas of geometric optics, interference and diffraction phenomena, the production and propagation of electromagnetic and acoustic waves as well as the interaction of light and sound with matter. Spread sheet are used to solve appropriate problems.
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PHY 371 - Thermal Physics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132 or PHY 145L , PHY 146L , one year of calculus, or instructor’s permission
A one-semester lecture course investigating the basic principles and ideas of thermodynamics and statistical mechanic including entropy, enthalpy, temperature, and the thermodynamic potentials. The course explores how traditional thermodynamics is best understood by looking at its underlying statistical roots as found in the Boltzmann and Gibbs distributions. If needed, the course may include a brief review of introductory topics. The course is then expected to quickly move on to the investigation of such advanced topics as the Maxwell relations, Bose and Fermi statistics, Debye and Einstein solids, and the Clausius-Clapeyron relation. Spreadsheets are used to solve appropriate problems.
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PHY 372 - Quantum Physics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132 or PHY 145L , PHY 146L , one year of calculus, or instructor’s permission
An introduction to the basic concepts and applications of quantum mechanics. Includes solutions to the Schrodinger wave equation in 1 and 3 dimensions. Potential wells, scattering, the hydrogen atom and elements of perturbation theory are among the topics normally covered.
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PHY 410 - Special Topics in Physics, 1-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor required for registration.
An in-depth study of selected areas of physics not normally covered in the courses offered by the department and which may be associated with the department’s general education courses.
Semesters Offered: Offered only if there is sufficient demand.
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PHY 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
See FSC Program.
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POL 101D - U.S. Government and Politics, 4 credit hours
This course introduces students to U.S. national government and politics, with special attention to the impact of diversity on the ongoing struggle for democracy.
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POL 102(I) - Concentration in Politics, 1-3 credit hours
A concentrated study of a particular aspect of politics, a particular ideology or issue, or a particular individual or group which has significance politically. The specific topic to be studied will be announced each semester in the course schedule by the professor teaching the section. Students may repeat the course and register for as many sections of POL 102(I) as they wish, as long as they do not repeat the same topic.
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POL 202 - Major Policy Issues, 1-3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D
An introduction to the study of major policy issues facing the American system today. The issues examined include such matters as energy and the environment, national defense, elections, agricultural subsidies, health care, civil rights, budget deficits, affirmative action, and other matters of national concern.
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