2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physics

  
  • PHY 050I - Independent Study, 1-6 credit hours


  
  • PHY 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • 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. The topics below are currently being offered on a regular basis.

    • 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.


    No lab.
  
  • PHY 103 - Sci & Hist on Development of Nuclear Weapons in WWII, 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.

  
  • PHY 104 - General Problem Solving Techniques, 3 credit hours


    In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates wrote, “More than ever, an education that emphasizes general problem solving skills will be important.” The entire purpose of this course is to develop the students’ general problem solving ability. Students will work both individually and in teams to solve some of the most fun and challenging problems concocted by the human brain. The topics from which the problems were chosen include; operations research, geometry, probability, risk management, physics, pattern recognition and logic. The only prerequisites for the course are a solid foundation in algebra and the desire for an intellectual challenge.

  
  • PHY 105 - 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.

  
  • PHY 106 - 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.

  
  • PHY 107 - 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.

  
  • PHY 110 - Physics of Music, 3 credit hours


    Physics of oscillations and waves; acoustics of tubes, strings, vibrating bodies, and rooms; psychophysics or perception of sound; and, their application to musical sounds, musical instruments, musical performance, and musical cognition. Computer-based tools are used for recording, analysis and synthesis of musical sounds.

  
  • PHY 111 - Physics for Presidents, 3 credit hours


    An online course that investigates the physical principles underlying critical issues in modern society. The nature of scientific inquiry and the goals and limitations of science are considered in light of the problems facing the world and their proposed technological solutions. Course involves considerable writing, and regular access to BlackBoard is required.

  
  • PHY 112 - Energy and the Future, 3 credit hours


    Energy and The Future provides the technology foundation necessary for an understanding of issues and policies relating to energy sustainability. The course describes the various technologies behind energy production and the environmental, political, and social consequences of each. It explores historical and current usage trends with an emphasis on the implications of exploding energy requirements in the third world. It also engages issues such as economic, climatic,  and national security implications of energy choices. In addition to lecture, the course requires students to research and present a relevant topic of their choice.

  
  • PHY 113 - Physics of Weather, 3 credit hours


    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.

  
  • 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 151  is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152  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 145  or both PHY 132  and PHY 146  for credit.

  
  • 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 151  is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131  and PHY 152  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 145  or both PHY 132 and PHY 146  for credit.

  
  • PHY 145 - 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 145 or both PHY 132  and PHY 146  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.

  
  • PHY 146 - 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 145  or both PHY 132  and 146 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.

  
  • PHY 150 - Physical Science Investigations, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): EDU 101X  
    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 150 . 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.

  
  • PHY 151 - Introductory Physics Lab I, 1 credit hour


    Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151 is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131  and PHY 152  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 151 emphasizes experiments in mechanics (motion, force, energy, etc.) and heat (temperature, heat capacity, latent heat, etc.). PHY 152  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 152  concentrates on the basic properties of light with experiments in reflection, refraction, simple optical systems, and interference.

  
  • PHY 152 - Introductory Physics Lab II, 1 credit hour


    Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151  is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131  and PHY 152 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 151  emphasizes experiments in mechanics (motion, force, energy, etc.) and heat (temperature, heat capacity, latent heat, etc.). PHY 152 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 152 concentrates on the basic properties of light with experiments in reflection, refraction, simple optical systems, and interference.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • PHY 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • PHY 311 - Electronic Instrumentation, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132  or PHY 145 , PHY 146 , 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.

  
  • PHY 312 - Advanced Laboratory, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131  & PHY 132  or PHY 145  & PHY 146 , 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.
    • Special Lab Topics: With prior permission of the instructor, experiments, projects, or research of particular interest to the student may be arranged.


  
  • PHY 313 - Computational Physics, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131  & PHY 132  or PHY 145  & PHY 146 , or instructor’s permission
    A laboratory course helping students write their own programs to solve problems in physics by numerical methods. 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 331 - Physical Mechanics I, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132  or PHY 145 , PHY 146 , 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • PHY 361 - Electromagnetism, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132  or PHY 145 , PHY 146 , 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.

  
  • PHY 362 - Physics of Waves, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132  or PHY 145 , PHY 146 , one year of calculus, or instructor’s permission
    Vibrations and waves are universal phenomena that affect objects and processes from ordinary scales down to subatomic particles and up to cosmic proportions. This course studies oscillations in mechanical and electromagnetic systems. Mathematics of complex numbers, differential equations, Fourier analysis, and linear algebra are introduced as needed. The Python programming language is used to solve appropriate problems.

  
  • PHY 371 - Thermal Physics, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132  or PHY 145 , PHY 146 , 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.

  
  • PHY 372 - Quantum Physics, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 132  or PHY 145 , PHY 146 , 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • PHY 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • PHY 491 - Departmental Thesis/Project, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • PHY 492 - Departmental Thesis/Project, Credit hours to be arranged



Political Science

  
  
  • POL 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • POL 131 - Democracy and Citizenship, 4 credit hours


    This course introduces students to the theory and practice of active citizenship in a democracy.

  
  • POL 150I - Humans & The Earth: Can We Coexist?, 3 credit hours


    This team taught course examines global environmental issues, such as climate, energy, development, biodiversity, and population from interdisciplinary perspectives. These perspectives will vary depending upon the academic disciplines of the three faculty members who instruct the course. Students in the old core will satisfy three core credits, either in the sciences (BIO 150I ), the social sciences (ECN 150I /POL 150I), or the humanities (HUM 150I ) and an International course requirement. Offered as SUS 150I , BIO 150I , HUM 150I , ECN 150I , and POL 150I in the new core, the course satisfies the Interdisciplinary requirement and is counted towards the International requirement. Humans and the Earth is also a required course for the Sustainability Program major and minor. It may be counted towards the requirements of the Sustainability Program Certificate .

  
  • 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.

  
  • POL 205 - Environmental Politics, 3 credit hours


    An examination of the problems, options and issues generated by governmental efforts to address challenges to a safe environment. The course includes case studies drawn from both American and international experiences.

  
  • POL 207 - Introduction to Law, 3 credit hours


    This course represents a basic introduction to the American legal system. Particular emphasis is placed on identifying the various types of law and the types of conflicts they are intended to resolve. Students are introduced to the analysis of court decisions as a means to understanding some of the processes of legal reasoning. The course examines the law and the legal system from the perspective of the social sciences.

    Crosslisted: CRJ 207
  
  • POL 208 - Special Legal Studies, 1-3 credit hours


    This course is periodically offered to provide an intensive examination of some area of the law which has particularly contemporary interest. Regular offerings include: women and law, consumer law, and the like, with credit hours appropriate to the volume of work.

  
  • POL 211I - International Politics, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Required for all majors

    A study of the major concepts in international politics and their application to the events of the postwar world, particularly the Cold War and its aftermath, the North-South split and increasing interdependence. Emphasis is on the forces which motivate states to act and the possibilities for increasing conflict or cooperation. Attention is also given to the United Nations and to various regional organizations like the European Union.

  
  • POL 215I - United Nations, 2 credit hours


    A study of the growth, activities and processes of political influence in the United Nations and its relation to the larger international political setting within which they function. This course or POL 315I  is required for participants in the BW Model UN Team.

  
  • POL 216IX - International Organizations: Case Studies, 1-3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): POL 215I  or POL 315I 
    An illustration of the factors determining the behavior or potential behavior of individual nations at the United Nations. This course serves as specific preparation for Model United Nations team participants. May be repeated if countries differ.

  
  • POL 221I - Intro to Comparative Politics, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Required for all majors

    A comparative examination of selected government systems illustrating the variety of political systems in the world today.

  
  • POL 240 - Introduction to Political Analysis, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Required for all majors

    A study of political science methods of research and analysis with an emphasis on how those techniques can be applied to contemporary political issues. The course investigates the ways political scientists understand the political environment.

  
  • POL 250 - Government & Politics in Latin America, 3 credit hours


    This course is an introduction to the study of Latin America’s political development, its historical background and contemporary problems. This course counts toward the Latin American Studies Minor.

  
  • POL 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • POL 263(I, D) - Seminar in Political Science, 1-3 credit hours


    An examination of selected topics in the field of political science. May be repeated for credit, depending on the topic of the specific seminar.

  
  • POL 301 - Congress, The Presidency, and Elections, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D  

    This course is an in-depth exploration of Congress, the presidency, and how the people who hold those offices are elected.  The primary theme of this course is:  politics is math.  If you really want to understand anything that happens in Washington, you need to know how to count, or hire someone who can.  Many people argue that Washington is “broken.”  Are we really facing a crisis in our national political institutions?  This course fulfills the Writing Extension requirement for the Core.

  
  • POL 303 - Public Policy and Administration, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D 

    An exploration of the processes by which public policy develops and how public agencies function. Students learn about organizational behavior and fiscal and personnel management through study of a broad range of policy areas, including law enforcement, national security, healthcare, education, and sustainability.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 304D - Urban Policy and Politics, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D 

    An examination of the policy problems facing American cities and suburbs, and the politics involved in addressing these issues. Attention is given to metropolitan problems as well as the relationships among governments at the local level and those at the state and national levels in the United States.

  
  • POL 305D - Women, Politics, and the Media, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D 

    Students will explore the history of women in politics and the impact of gender on campaigns and elections, laws, and public policy. Particular attention will be given to the role of women in the media, both as journalists and as the subject of media coverage.

  
  • POL 307 - American Constitutional Law, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D  or American history

    An extensive survey of the development of the American Constitution from l789 to the present. The course is built around discussions of landmark Supreme Court decisions. The separation of powers, the Presidency, the federal system, the commerce power and judicial review are among the topics covered. The course is especially recommended for students preparing for law school or work in the criminal justice system.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 308D - Civil Rights and Liberties, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D  or American history

    A study of the development in American Constitutional Law of the concept of civil liberty, including free speech and religion, free assembly, free press and equal protection of the laws. The course is especially recommended for students preparing for law school or work in the criminal justice system.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 309 - Criminal Law and the Constitution, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D  or American history

    An overview of modern criminal law, both substantive and procedural. Includes such topics as crimes against the person and property. Also includes constitutional law decisions on criminal law in the US: exclusionary rules, right to counsel, fair trial procedures and capital punishment are among the topics discussed. Recommended for Criminal Justice majors and Pre-law students.

  
  • POL 310 - U.S. Political Economy, 3 credit hours


    This course addresses issues and debates in political economy in the context of U.S. public policy including, for example, inequality, welfare, markets, (un)employment, and monetary and fiscal policy.

  
  • POL 311I - American Foreign Policy, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D  or POL 211I 

    A study of the formulation and execution of foreign policy in the United States, together with an examination of the substantive issues of American foreign policy since World War II with an emphasis on the examination of current foreign policy issues in the post Cold War world.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 314I - Comparative Foreign Relations, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 211I 

    A study of foreign policies of various states with an emphasis on those of the major foreign powers. The course examines both the substance of policy and the process of policy formulation. Consult Course Schedule for specific countries.

    Semesters Offered: Offered alternate years.

  
  • POL 315I - International Organization, 3 credit hours


    The course will include the study of the United Nations as described in POL 215I  and add indepth study and research of additional international organizations. This course or POL 215I  is required for participation in BW Model UN Team.

  
  • POL 321I - Democracy and Democratization, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 221I 

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore, junior or senior standing.
    The course focuses on the recent global spread of democratization. Through analysis of literatures of democratic theories, the course will explore the experiences of new democracies, their transition from authoritarian regimes, the variegated problems they face and possible solutions.

  
  • POL 322I - Russia and the Former Soviet Republics, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 221I  

    Prerequisite(s): sophomore, junior or senior standing.
    An examination of post-communist Russia and other selected systems of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 326I - Special Comparative Political Studies, 2-3 credit hours


    An examination of selected topics in comparative studies, including political systems such as democracy; political processes and political problems (like political development, revolution, etc.), and/or policy studies (like energy policy in industrial states, population policies, etc.). The course may be repeated when different subject areas are covered. Consult the Course Schedule for applicable information.

    Semesters Offered: Not offered every year.

  
  • POL 327I - Political Change in Asia, 3 credit hours


    The course examines the past, present and future of East Asia in terms of the concept of political, economic, social and cultural change. Focusing on Japan, China (mainland), Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea (North and South), the course explores the following themes: the rise of nationalism and communism, the different paths to political modernization and economic development selected by the different countries, and the question of Korean reunification as well as issues in the China-Taiwan relationship.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 329I - Government and Politics in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3 credit hours


    Examination of political change in Africa south of the Sahara, with special reference to nationalism, nation-building, leadership and problems of development.

    Semesters Offered: Offered at least once every third year.

  
  • POL 330 - History of Political Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 131  and/or PHL 101 (I)

    Students examine the ideas of selected political philosophers from ancient Greece to the 16th century. A special effort is made to connect political ideas to concrete historical and cultural developments; to understand ideas as perspectives originating from, and representing, relative vantage points of power and interest; to understand how political philosophy is gendered; and to use political ideas to help understand contemporary issues.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 331 - History of Political Philosophy II: Early Modern and Modern, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 131  and/or PHL 101 

    Students examine the ideas of selected political philosophers from the 16th century to the present. A special effort is made to connect political ideas to concrete historical and cultural developments; to understand ideas as perspectives originating from, and representing, relative vantage points of power and interest; to understand how political philosophy is gendered; and to use political ideas to help understand contemporary issues.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 332 - American Political Thought, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 131  and/or PHL 101 

    Students survey the history of U.S. political thought since the early 17th century as a way of helping understand U.S. political history into the present.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 333D - Contemporary Political Voices at the Margins, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 131  and/or PHL 101 

    An examination of the political thought of selected contemporary thinkers who occupy the margins of American political and intellectual life. The course emphasizes diverse political thinkers whose ideas lie outside the dominant political culture.

    Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.

  
  • POL 339 - Special Topics in Political Theory, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended background: POL 131  and/or PHL 101 (I)

    An intensive examination of special topics in political philosophy. Subjects vary, and may address central political concepts such as justice, freedom, democracy, and the political thought of selected thinkers. Course can be repeated if subjects differ.

  
  • POL 341 - Public and Nonprofit Finance and Budgeting, 3 credit hours


    Government agencies and nonprofit organizations are challenged to meet rising needs for services with more limited financial resources. This course will provide students with a foundation of knowledge about the structures of public and philanthropic finance, and what tools and strategies are used by government agencies and nonprofit organizations at the local, state, and national levels to maintain adequate funding and sustainable organization budgets.

  
  • POL 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • POL 363(I) - Seminar in Political Science, 2-3 credit hours


    A junior-level seminar dealing with topics in a seminar format that are not covered elsewhere in the offerings.

    Semesters Offered: Not offered every year.

  
  • POL 390 - Preparing for Post-BW, 1 credit hour


    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Status Political Science Majors only.
    This one credit workshop will help students analyze their academic and co-curricular experiences in ways that help them develop post-graduation plans for graduate school, law school, or employment. Students who are political science majors are required to take this course when they are juniors or seniors, but are strongly encouraged to take this during the fall of their junior year.

  
  • POL 441X - Public Interest Research, 4 credit hours


    Students in this course learn social science research methods by applying them on behalf of community organizations. Students conduct research that helps policy makers, community activists, leaders and citizens find solutions to current social and political problems and improve the lives of area residents. This course may substitute for POL 240 .

  
  • POL 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • POL 463(I) - Seminar in Political Science, 2-3 credit hours


    An intensive, senior-level examination of selected topics in the field of political science.

    Semesters Offered: Not offered every year.

  
  • POL 464 - Public Service Leadership Capstone, 3 Credit Hours


    Prerequisite(s): POL 101D , POL 310 , ECN 201 , and POL 303  or POL 341 
    One of the following statistics courses: MTH 105 , ECN 279 , PSY 278 
    One of the following research courses: POL 240 , POL 441X , PSY 280 , SOC 280  
    Corequisite(s): POL 470 . It is preferable for students to complete the internship prior to the capstone course. However, if scheduling requires, students may take the internship during the same semester as POL 464.
    Students will engage in an in-depth study of a policy problem faced by a public agency or nonprofit organization. The study will be one of two types: a series of problem-based case studies to be completed by students in groups, or a policy problem posed by a public agency or nonprofit organization that will partner with the class to engage in development of a detailed analysis and set of recommendations. Students will use analytical, research, and writing skills developed in the Public Service Leadership major as well as their experience in the internship to address the problems presented in the course. Career and graduate school planning and discussion will also be included in the class.

  
  • POL 470 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • POL 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • POL 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged



Psychology

  
  
  • PSY 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • PSY 100 - Principles of Psychological Science, 3 credit hours


    Notes: This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences.

    An introduction to the scientific study of behavior. Topics surveyed will include the study of brain-behavior relationships, sensation and perception, learning, memory and thinking, social and personality psychology, lifespan development, psychological disorders and psychotherapy. Additionally, this course will enhance critical thinking skills by acquainting students with fundamental research techniques and with the interpretation and evaluation of research findings.

  
  • PSY 150 - Professional Identity for the Psychology Major, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 . Must be Psychology major or minor to enroll.
    This course provides students with an overview of contemporary career opportunities in psychology. Information is presented regarding what psychology majors can do with their degree. In addition, the course will cover the preparation required to work in various settings or pursue graduate study in psychology or related fields. Service-learning activities supplement the professional development of students enrolled in this course.

  
  • PSY 151 - Skills in Psychology, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 . Must be Psychology major or minor to enroll.
    This course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for successful completion of the psychology major. The content of this course will build upon the knowledge acquired in Principles of Psychology. The fundamental skills covered in this course include scientific literacy, critical thinking, and familiarity with written and oral presentation techniques used in the field of psychology.

  
  • PSY 205 - Developmental Psychology, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences. A course designed to help the student gain knowledge of the sequence of human development from conception and birth through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging. The impact of biological and interpersonal factors in the growth and maturation of the individual is considered.

  
  • PSY 215D - Psychology of Women, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    This major purpose of this course is the examination of the gendered experience of being female in a world that socially constructs gender. Topics include sex roles, violence against women, body image, work, parenting and development. Special attention is paid to the intersections of gender and other identities such as race, class, sexual orientation, and size, and how these experiences relate to the physical and mental health of women. Students of all genders and class levels are welcome.

  
  • PSY 220SX - Child Maltreatment, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  and Sophomore Standing
    Every 10 seconds in the U.S., a child is abused or neglected. Why does this happen? What are the short and long-term consequences? How do we help survivors of abuse? This course explores the answers to these questions and more. The course includes a service learning component.

  
  • PSY 235 - Adult Development and Aging, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 
    A study of biological, cognitive, sociocultural and interpersonal changes that occur between young adulthood and old age. This course is designed for students from many disciplines concerned with applied problems associated with the aging process. Intellectual functioning, health issues, vocational development, parenting and family issues, personality development, clinical problems and ecological factors are some of the specific topics covered.

  
  • PSY 245D - Multicultural Psychology, 3-4 credit hours


    Multicultural psychology is the study of race and ethnic diversity and its impact on the field of psychology. This course will address the issue of multiculturalism as it relates to the history of psychology, research, testing and counseling specific to racial and ethnic groups in America. Students will gain an understanding of the role of culture on society as well as the therapeutic process.

  
  • PSY 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • PSY 263 - Special Topics Seminars, 1-4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites dependent on topic
    Seminars reflecting the depth & breadth of Psychology are offered periodically.

 

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